Referential

Dr. Khaliden Nas

Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics! Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke. Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us. Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Music by Pampered Fists & Anzahlung. Find out more at www.alsopurple.com

  1. 1 day ago ·  Bonus

    Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Preview]

    30 min Preview! Tune in for the full Part 1 of our Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess deep dive later this week! A Queer Retrospective of Xena The Warrior Princess (& Gabrielle) Ringing in September with the long awaited Xenasode! I'm joined by returning guest Best Issue Ever's Sara Century! This 30(ish) min preview includes discussion of: A brief history of television lesbiansRural Queers and televisionA queer history of 90s television Syndication, serialisation, long form storytelling, spin offs. Kevin Sorbo keeps floppingHagspolitation -evil nannyElizabeth TaylorLord of the RingsBuffy the Vampire Slayer/Xena comparison Context v subtext or Subtext in contextThe glee effect FRIENDSthe 'problematic' + Check out the official unofficial part 1of this crossover on Best Issue Ever where I talk to Sara about my favourite lesbian couple in comics Check out Sara Century and Alex Segura's The Forgotten Five! Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Best Issue Ever everywhere you get your pods! Follow @saracentury on instagram! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you Layla for the help with this edit! ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Preview]

  2. 20 Aug

    X-Men '97 S2 EP5 'Weapon X, Lies and DVDs' (With BlackGayComicGeek!) [PREVIEW]

    [PREVIEW]Catch the full EP on ASH AND [PREVIEW] The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the fifth episode of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by Michael aka BlackGayComicGeek Featuring discussion of the episode : "Weapon X, Lies and DVDs" _________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow BlackGayComicGeek on instagram! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E6 with Ash Alleyne (& Connor Goldsmith) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    X-Men '97 S2 EP5 'Weapon X, Lies and DVDs' (With BlackGayComicGeek!) [PREVIEW]

  3. 18 Aug

    X-Men '97 S2 EP4 'Rise of Apocalypse Pt. 2' (With OneTrueKayla!)

    The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the fourth episode of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by the One True Kayla (Rayless & Reluctant) Featuring discussion of the episode : "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 2)" + take me to the kingSLAVERYAsh’s editing takeoverOh brother this guy STINKSremember when Bishop lost the baby?WHERE IS STORM Head to ASH & to listen to our conversation on episode 5! _________ This episode was produced by Ash Alleyne! Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow OneTrueKayla. and check out her content on YouTube! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E6 with Ash Alleyne (with Connor Goldsmith) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    X-Men '97 S2 EP4 'Rise of Apocalypse Pt. 2' (With OneTrueKayla!)

  4. 6 Aug

    'Summer 2026 Nerd Media Catch-Up' (with Ash Alleyne!)

    Dropcall #13 Oh Mary Spiderman- Brand New GreyA new Black PantherNo More Wonder Man No More BladeAsh has a theory (it's wrong.)Venom (why) Carnage (enough)Absolute DC Vixen by Stephanie WilliamsStatic by Cody ZiglarVibeshifting Gotham Zatanna v Scarlet WitchRelitigating the X-Office post From the AshesMarvel’s Midnight The Marvel vs DC warsAbsolute Batman Absolute Wonder Woman Absolute Martian Manhunter koolaidicemanGhost RiderAvengers Doomsday cometh Dc so white Avatar the Last Airbender (the movie)Korra the previous bender (the discourse)Seven heavens and the current bender (the animation)Invincible Children of Blood and Bone Children of Yellow and Bone Steve Lacy Let us know if you'd like more of these! Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Find Ash @Ashandpod everywhere! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    'Summer 2026 Nerd Media Catch-Up' (with Ash Alleyne!)

  5. 25 Jul

    X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With comic writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!)

    The X-Men '97 Sessions with "ASH &"s Ashley Alleyne is back! Ash and I break down the first three episodes of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by 1/2 of the Hivemind Jackson Lanzing (Eisner nominated writer for Star Trek, Kang the Conquerer, Guardians of the Galaxy, Outsiders and NYX)! Featuring discussion of the episodes : "Days of Past Future" "A Force to Be Reckoned With" "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 1)" + "Daniel."SOLAR FLAREJubilee does something (!)Age of Apocalypse and boy comicsFeet(s)ColonialismX-Factor = X-Force = X-Men (?)Warren Worthington was right"Papa?"Apocalypse v En Sabah NurCable as a recession indicatorKid CableThe White Queen at G.A.Y.Val Cooper back at it againKang the ConquererThe return of a fan favourite segmentAsh takes the pulpitCharles Xavier is stank. _________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Follow Khaliden @alsopurp everywhere Subscribe to Ash& and find Ashley @ashandPod Follow Jackson Lanzing @foundinthewild & @hivemindactual! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: X-Men '97 Sessions S2 E4 with Ash Alleyne (with Kayla) [+] Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. stay tuned this week while we play catch up on the feeds!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With comic writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!)

  6. 21 Jul ·  Bonus

    (PREVIEW) X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With NYX & KANG writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!)

    PREVIEW of the premiere of S2 of the 97 Sessions with ASH &'s Ashley Alleyne! Ash and I break down the first three episodes of the new season of X-Men '97 and are joined on the third chair by 1/2 of the Hivemind Jackson Lanzing (Eisner nominated writer for Star Trek, Kang the Conquerer, Guardians of the Galaxy, Outsiders and NYX)! Featuring discussion for the episodes : "Days of Past Future" "A Force to Be Reckoned With" "Rise of Apocalypse (Pt. 1)" [Apologies for the delay, dealing with computer issues and a bout of depression. Full episode with you imminently) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    (PREVIEW) X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (With NYX & KANG writer Jackson Lanzing and Ash Alleyne!)

  7. 14 Jul ·  Bonus

    'User Generated Nonsense' (with Kaela Shanti)

    Dropcall #12 Diaspora calling! Sat down with choir-mate and content creator Kaela Shanti at the Brighton Book Festival to talk about everything.. and also nothing! stay tuned for Season 2 of the X-Men 97' Sessions in 1.. 2...! Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Find Kaela @itskaelashanti on tiktok and @KaelaShanti on insta! Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    'User Generated Nonsense' (with Kaela Shanti)

  8. 6 Jul ·  Bonus

    'Dogs, Housewives & House of the Dragon' (with Lauren Warren)

    Dropcall #10 Lauren and I got on a call and started talking about our pets, the Real Housewives of Atlanta and HBO's Game of thrones spin off House of the Dragon. This DC is also lowkey a preview for an upcoming episode... stay tuned! ___ Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok) Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: '97 Sessions with Ash Alleyne + Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    'Dogs, Housewives & House of the Dragon' (with Lauren Warren)
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Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics! Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke. Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the cultures that we make; and the cultures that make us. Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Music by Pampered Fists & Anzahlung. Find out more at www.alsopurple.com

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  • Creator
    Dr. Khaliden Nas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Referential

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