Racially Coded

Jewelz

Welcome to Racially Coded, a bi-weekly podcast that explores how race and the English language intertwine. Your host, Jewelz delves into the origin stories behind phrases like yellow fever, spirit animal, and low hanging fruit to find out how these expressions came to be. Listen to Racially Coded on your favorite podcast platform. You can also get some visual vibes on YouTube.

Episodes

  1. 26/04/2024

    Reckoning Project

    Racially Coded

    4 min

  2. 06/06/2022

    Fuzzy Wuzzy

    For episode six, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase "Fuzzy Wuzzy". We discuss the children's nursery rhyme, African nomadic tribe, and comparisons to domestic violence.  Material References Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a Bear Fuzzy Wuzzy Poem Read Fuzzy Wuzzy Nursery Rhyme Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Explained Poem Analysis

    10 min

  3. 23/05/2022

    Nitty Gritty

    For episode four, Jewelz looks into the origins of the phrase "Nitty Gritty". We find ourselves learning about dance music travel, spend some time on The Passage, and make a quick stop in the bedroom.  References Nitty Gritty Dance Nitty-gritty meaning: the possible slave-trade origins of the phrase Phrases.org.uk Where does the phrase nitty gritty come from - and why has Sky Sports banned it? The Middle Passage

    11 min

  4. 02/05/2022

    Let's Cakewalk

    For episode three, Jewelz looks into the origins of the phrase "cakewalk". We find ourselves learning about dance music and spend time with America's favorite institution.    References The Cakewalk: A Dance of Black Resistance and Celebration 'Cakewalk' Wasn't Always Easy Cakewalk Dance Words and Phrases with Racist Connotations

    10 min

  5. 18/04/2022

    Master Bedroom

    For episode two, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase "Master Bedroom". We find ourselves standing in front of the colosseum in Italy, on a plantation field, and shopping at Sears.  References Real-estate reckoning on 'master bedrooms' The Biggest Bedroom Is No Longer a 'Master' Unpacking the 'Master Bedroom' Shift From The Term Master Bedroom

    11 min

  6. 04/04/2022

    Peanut Gallery

    For episode one, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase "Peanut Gallery". We go way way to the 1700's, check out Vaudeville, of course hangout with George Washington Carver, and even check in with famous comic strip characters.  Here are some resources if you'd like to dive into a bag of nuts: The complicated origin of the expression 'peanut gallery' Is "Peanut Gallery" a racial term? Video: 6 Phrases With Surprisingly Racist Origins The complicated origin of the expression 'peanut gallery' Did George Washington Carver Invent Peanut Butter? History of Peanuts & Peanut Butter The Inclusion Solution FAQ: Why is the comic strip called Peanuts? Its Howdy Doody time!!!  Peanut Butter by The Marathons Asmr cracking and rustling sounds of peeling peanuts Peanuts by Little Joe & The Thrillers The Howdy Doody Show - Theme Song

    13 min
  7. Racially Coded Podcast Trailer

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    Racially Coded Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to Racially Coded, a bi-weekly podcast that explores how race and the English language intertwine. Jewelz delves into the origin stories behind phrases like yellow fever, spirit animal, and low hanging fruit to find out how these expressions came to be. Listen to Racially Coded on your favorite podcast platform. You can also get some visual vibes on YouTube. The show launches April 4th.

    1 min

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About

Welcome to Racially Coded, a bi-weekly podcast that explores how race and the English language intertwine. Your host, Jewelz delves into the origin stories behind phrases like yellow fever, spirit animal, and low hanging fruit to find out how these expressions came to be. Listen to Racially Coded on your favorite podcast platform. You can also get some visual vibes on YouTube.

Information

  • Creator
    Jewelz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Racially Coded