ZTalks with Zahrya Musgrove

Zahrya Musgrove
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Here, I talk about books, movies, and TV shows related to history or classic literature. Through these mediums I reflect on different historical time periods, cultures and the overall human condition. (Episodes released every two weeks!)

  1. Lucy-Book Review!

    FEB 13

    Lucy-Book Review!

    Tune in for this week’s episode, where I discuss Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid. I delve into Lucy’s migration from Antigua to New York to work as an au pair. I explore the book’s major themes—migration, colonialism, racism, and gender—and consider how history has influenced them and how they reflect the author’s own experiences. Tune in to learn more!

    22 min
  2. Small Things like These-Book Review!

    JAN 23

    Small Things like These-Book Review!

    Tune in to this week’s episode, where I discuss the book ‘Small Things Like These’ by Claire Keegan. This book offers a window into the 1980s Irish Free State and the culture of the towns surrounding the Magdalene laundries. You do not want to miss this episode!

    19 min
  3. Discussion on South Caicos with Drexwell Seymour

    JAN 9

    Discussion on South Caicos with Drexwell Seymour

    Tune in for this week’s episode, where I talk with Drexwell Seymour about all things South Caicos! From its cultural history to its recent developments, this is an episode that will give you a great introduction to an island that is close to the heart of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

    19 min
  4. Firestone

    11/30/2025

    Firestone

    This week I talk about Firestone- the corporation with the world's largest rubber plantation set in Liberia. I discuss the article by Professor Robtel Pailey on the conditions under which the plantation was established and the lasting effects of it. Tune in to learn more!

    26 min
  5. Articles, Books & Classes

    10/27/2025

    Articles, Books & Classes

    Tune in for this episode where I talk about a recent article I read and how it has inspired me to read a book that I had given up on before-The Black Jacobins! I also share a tidbit that I learned from a recent class I took at LSE. Tune in to hear all about it!

    18 min
  6. Oxford

    10/06/2025

    Oxford

    Tune in for this week's episode, where I talk about Oxford University! I discuss the university's history and share some cute pics I took while visiting! This is a fun episode you won't want to miss!

    17 min
  7. The Cossacks-Book Review!

    09/22/2025

    The Cossacks-Book Review!

    Tune in for this week's episode on ZTalks, where I discuss the exciting history behind Leo Tolstoy's book, The Cossacks. I delve into the Caucasian war and who the Cossacks were in relation to the Russian Empire. While, highlighting how Tolstoy portrayed this history through a peculiar love triangle. You do not want to miss this!

    29 min
  8. Cambridge!

    09/08/2025

    Cambridge!

    The podcast has expanded to places and things! So tune in to hear the first place I talk about on the podcast: Cambridge! I discuss the unusual history of the university and an interesting place I visited while in town.

    18 min
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Here, I talk about books, movies, and TV shows related to history or classic literature. Through these mediums I reflect on different historical time periods, cultures and the overall human condition. (Episodes released every two weeks!)

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  • Creator
    Zahrya Musgrove
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zahrya Musgrove
  • Show Website
    ZTalks with Zahrya Musgrove