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. Pop Girl Mums and Daughters (with Victor Alexander)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Pop Girl Mums and Daughters (with Victor Alexander)

    Drop Call #2 Victor and I have been diligently working on the next episode! In the mean time I decided to pull out my recorder to capture what we talk about in between bursts of productivity and share it as a 'Drop Call' episode! Two queers unite for a first of its kind groundbreaking neverdonebefore conversation about pop stars and pop music. Listen! Lady GagaSabrina CarpenterKaty PerryTaylor SwiftKelly RowlandThe ghost of Mary J BligeAshantiJennifer LopezAmy/Adele/DuffyCity GirlsKim PetrasDula PeepLil Nas XArianaChase IconBruno MarsJamie FoxxAnastasiaRita OraCheryl ColeGwen StefaniLana Del ReyGirls AloudSugababesBrandyDolly PartonJojo (a)Jojo (b)Poppers musicGay songs for straight girls Let us know if you want more of these kinds of chats with a comment on socials or Spotify! _____ Find Victor @ugly_knees on insta! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. 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 ------- NEXT EP: Trans Pride Brighton 2025 (Parts 1 & 2) (Featuring Kate Nash, Sarah Savage, and more..) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 6m
  2. Catching up with Ash Alleyne

    28 AUG · BONUS

    Catching up with Ash Alleyne

    Trying something new! A very lightly edited conversation catching up with my friend Ash Alleyne (host of X of Words!) PoddingCooking vs burn outEasing back inComing up next on X of Words!Coming up next on REFERENTIAL! Let us know if you want more of these kinds of chats with a comment on socials or Spotify! _____ Find Ash on all socials @Vanthefirst and @xofwords on all socials! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. 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 ------- NEXT EP: Trans Pride Brighton 2025 (Parts 1 & 2) (Featuring Kate Nash, Sarah Savage, and more..) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    39 min

  3. 30 JUL · BONUS

    Updates (Merch!)

    *All profits from this limited merch run will be donated to Trans Pride Brighton* Pre-Order a VALENTINE SMITH X REFERENTIAL 'LW/RF' T-Shirt or Print! Limited run, available to order until the 14th of August 2025. Shipping out August 15th. T-Shirts! https://everpress.com/profile/alsopurp Prints! https://www.inprnt.com/profile/alsopurp/ Valentine's shop: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/valentinesmith/ Find more at  www.alsopurple.com *All profits from this limited merch run will be donated to Trans Pride Brighton*_______ This Valentine M. Smith design was commissioned in collaboration with Dr. Khaliden Nas and REFERENTIAL Podcast to raise funds in the lead to Trans Pride Brighton's 12th year and contribute to the continued and necessary existence of this vital event in an increasingly hostile culture in the United Kingdom. You can find out more about Trans Pride Brighton's activities at the link below: https://transpridebrighton.org/about/ Donate directly at: https://transpridebrighton.org/keep-trans-pride-brighton-alive-donate-monthly/ NEXT EP: Trans Pride Brighton 2025 (Parts 1 & 2) (Featuring Kate Nash, Sarah Savage, and more..) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    3 min
  4. (Video Update) Black Girlhood and Coming of Age (Or From Daria to Megan Thee Stallion with Shannon Miller)

    11 JUL

    (Video Update) Black Girlhood and Coming of Age (Or From Daria to Megan Thee Stallion with Shannon Miller)

    Video episode 4 Vid version available to view on the Spotify app or link below to watch the YouTube version https://youtu.be/K6Oh0AgeLaw For this video episode I'm joined by first time guest Shannon Miller (OG Nerd of Prey!!) to talk about the theme of Black Girlhood and Coming of Age in media. Shannon Miller is a cultural commentator and writer who you might know from her work as the previous Managing Editor at Adweek, the former News Editor and writer at the A.V. Club, or her many bylines from throughout the web! Our conversation spanned Black film, TV, characters and celebrity from Michaela Cole's Chewing Gum to Jodie Landon (Daria) and Megan Thee Stallion. + Find out how we also fit the following in: AdultificationDepiction of Black girls and femmes in mediaRealities of Black girls and femmesComing of age narratives in mediaThe current state of Black televisionThe erosion of physical media and Black TV cancellationsJudging art by quality vs utilityEmpathy as an active processEscapismSteven UniverseBlack girl magicToxic ExcellenceI Don't Know Him.Daria, Chewing Gum, Living Single, How To Die Alone, Heartstoppers, Harlem, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Moesha, Insecure, Awkward Black Girl, On My BlockWanting good things for Natasha RothwellTransitional periodsIssa RaeMegan Thee StallionCardi B, take me out of the group chatMichaela CoelSNIPERBuy Black! *apologies for audio issues on my end in the first 18ish minutes of the conversation, it fixes it self from that point onwards!* Find Shannon Miller @shannonlmiller on all Bluesky, @shannon_lmiller and listen to more of her pop culture thoughts @PopDishKitchen on TikTok and Instagram. Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. 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://www.youtube.com/@referentialp More at www.alsopurple.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 14m
  5. 'I Can't Stand the Heat' (with Ash Alleyne)

    10 JUL · BONUS

    'I Can't Stand the Heat' (with Ash Alleyne)

    Tangent Episode #2 *'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Happy Holidays! Commuting? Looking for a reason to escape family for a few minutes? Bored because you don't celebrate anything but everything has shut down for 4 days? Distract yourself with these 2 minutes minutes of Ash and I almost ending our friendship because of a weather disagreement. Are you Team Ash or Team Khaliden on this one? If you like homework, or looking for a recommendation list you can find the notes or 'Citation Page' for Episode 1 on my website https://www.alsopurple.com/referential1 You'll find all the books, shows and pods referenced. Find Ash @Vanthefirst on all socials and his podcast X of Words everywhere you find your podcasts.  Keep up to date by following me @AlsoPurp on all socials. And subscribe on YouTube for each episode's visuals! https://youtube.com/@referentialp?si=SZ7W-OkVwfSMjWNx Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  More at www.alsopurple.com If you haven't already, please leave a 5 star rating and review to help more people find this podcast! I'll see you back here for a full episode next month. In the meantime, happy holidays! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 min
  6. Ancient Hatreds (Or New Antisemitism, and the Left’s ‘Muslim Problem’ with Dr. Jonathan Galton)

    24 JUN

    Ancient Hatreds (Or New Antisemitism, and the Left’s ‘Muslim Problem’ with Dr. Jonathan Galton)

    'The Imperial Sessions Part 2' Conversations on Fascism & Media  / Video Episode 5 Vid version updates on Youtube + Spotify some weeks after initial audio-only release. Ancient Hatreds (Or New Antisemitism, and the Left’s ‘Muslim Problem’ with Dr. Jonathan Galton) In Part 2 of The Imperial Sessions series I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Galton to talk about his upcoming book 'Does Islamo-Leftism exist? British-Left-Muslim connections beyond the caricatures'. Jonathan shared with me a chapter titled 'Is the Left antisemitic?' and that spurred us to record a conversation unpacking his research and reflecting on what it all means in this current moment.  We talk Histories of Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and 'New Antisemitism'Palestine as a 'Left wing' cause'Islamo-leftism'The UK Left's 'Muslim problem'The UK Left and AntisemitismConflation as an active practiceSelf contextualisingAn Arab in the WestPositionality and abandoning 'outsider research''Unholy alliance' narrativesDehumanisationZohran Mamdani, Brad Lander and Stephen ColbertIslamophobia and the LeftCentring the research subjectThe centring of Israel in discussions about Jewish identityRise of Judaeo-Christian unityOl' RhodesiaWe are the quotaThe re-branding of Palestinian resistanceThe 'coalition of the willing'Joe Biden *sigh*'Middle-classification''Political Blackness''Islamist cranks'You should listen to The Trojan Horse Affair."We're all we got". __________ If you'd like to donate to a credible organisation seeking to help the people of Gaza here are a few I'd recommend: Support QT Palestinians and the First QTM helpline: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTk5ODA1 The Sameer Project : https://linktr.ee/thesameerproject Al-Jawad Camp's donation links can be found on their Instagram bio: https://www.instagram.com/jawadcamp1 The Rammun Foundation: https://rammunfoundation.org/ __________ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 9:42 Introductory chat 20:51 Introduction to Jonathan’s current research on "Islamo-Leftism" narratives 35:20 Overview of Jonathan’s book chapter dissecting tropes of "Left/Muslim antisemitism" 39:09 History of British Jews and the Labour Party's shifting relationship to Israel ("Jewish entry into whiteness", impact of holocaust, "Judaeo-Bolshevik",' "Judaeo-Christian" 49:00 Shifting modes of antisemitism in the 18th century ("emancipation of Jewry") and 20th century (the "new antisemitism") 56:00 Anti-capitalism, antisemitism and anti-Arab sentiment in the 1970s and beyond 1:02:33 Alaska sits Jonathan’s my lap 1:02:30 Antisemitism in Islamic contexts (historical and contemporary) and the myth of "ancient hatred" 1:07:28 The Labour Party "antisemitism" crisis; blurring of anti-Zionism and antisemitism (real and imagined) 1:20:50 Palestine marches and accusations of antisemitism and Islamo-Leftism 1:31:20 Gaza as an electoral issue 1:40:50 Final thoughts https://open.spotify.com/episode/7emSDa7IMxIgAU2vZv4xPr __________ You can download Jonathan's monograph 'Fake Gods and False History: Being Indian in a contested Mumbai neighbourhood' for FREE here: https://uclpress.co.uk/book/fake-gods-and-false-history/ + check out his latest album All The Years: https://open.spotify.com/album/2idFSAr6PRYW4xW9syTyN1?si=Uw7f0OBjRwarGLW4BJWDiw Send an email to referentialpodcast@gmail.com  if you have any thoughts on a past episode you'd like featured in a future episode! You can find Dr. Jonathan Galton on twitter @JonathanGalton. Keep up to date with the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Additional editing assistance by Laila.  Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Find our video essays on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@referentialp More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you for listening! Remember to leave the pod a 5* rating and review to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 47m
  7. Judas In Jedha (the Lady Gaga x 'NIAMOS!' Mix) [Bonus]

    8 JUN · BONUS

    Judas In Jedha (the Lady Gaga x 'NIAMOS!' Mix) [Bonus]

    Finished the full Lady Gaga v Niamos MIX I started as a jingle in the 1st 'Imperial Session' Ep about 'Andor' & the Star Wars franchise. I decided to title it "Judas in Jedha" and share as a bonus. Enjoy! New episode in your feeds next week - see you then! Check out Project Fulcrum! https://www.getfreetogether.org/project-fulcrum Original song credits: 'NIAMOS!' originally composed by Nicholas Britell and later mixed by S2 composer Brandon Roberts and released titled 'Brasso' and later as 'The Chandrilian Club Mix'. 'Judas' was written and produced by Stefani 'Lady Gaga' Germanotta and Nadir 'RedOne' Khyat. 'Government Hooker' was written and produced by Stefani 'Lady Gaga' Germanotta, Paul 'DJ White Shadow' Blair, Fernando Garibay and with additional production by DJ Snake. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2 min
  8. 'TIS': Andor & The Star Wars Saga (with X of Words' Ash Alleyne!)

    31 MAY

    'TIS': Andor & The Star Wars Saga (with X of Words' Ash Alleyne!)

    Tangent Episode #21 'The Imperial Sessions' Conversations on Fascism & Media New recurring series alert! And to kick off these series of conversations about Fascism in media I'm joined by returning guest (and my X-Men '97 Sessions Co-host) X of Words' Ash Alleyne to cover Lucasfilms' latest instalment to the Star Wars Saga and franchise: 'Andor'. Created by Tony Gilroy, it is a prequel to the film Rogue One (2016) following thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative five years that lead to the events of the film. The show stars Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgard, Genevieve O'Reilly and Denise Gough. If you're less familiar with the nuances of the Star Wars saga + haven't watched Andor Season 2 we kept the conversation spoiler free and relatively beginner friendly so don't hesitate to hit play! + Find out how we fit the following in Fascism in storytelling and fictionRevolutionary stories by Corporate entitiesHow we discuss stories 'relevant to our times'Dissonance"Star Wars for Adults"The different strains of Star WarsThe perfect fantasy weaponManufactured catharsisThe mundanity of fascismRebels, revolutionaries and terroristsImperialism, colonialism & The EmpireThe AcolyteAndorMononymousShout out to Rachel ZeglerDemocracy LATERSpace MiamiWhy I hate sandJudas in JedhaLuther, Maarva and MonAsh vs Khaliden (continued)LIES! DECEPTIONS!No but really, why is everyone wearing a kimono? Check out Project Fulcrum! https://www.getfreetogether.org/project-fulcrum Send an email on referentialpodcast@gmail.com if you want us to come back to cover S2 in depth! Follow us on YouTube by searching REFERENTIAL Podcast for video episodes! Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. All videos edited by Victor Alexander. Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Episode podcast cover by Valentine Smith, further visual editing by Victor Alexander. Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com Follow me @AlsoPurp on all socials. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations *'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing! Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. * Thank you for listening! Remember to leave the pod a 5* rating to help other people find the show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    57 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Referential

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