Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)

Aldo B. Martin and Dr. Frank Leon Roberts
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Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942  takes listeners on a fascinating journey to James Baldwin's early days as a teenage prodigy at New York City's famed DeWitt Clinton High School. Co-hosted by New York City-based podcast creator Aldo B. Martin and Harlem-based English Professor Frank Leon Roberts, Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years combines in-depth analysis,  casual conversation and riveting audio performances of rare and never-before-recorded work written by teenage Baldwin. Insightful, conversational, and accessible—Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years will appeal to anyone with a love for James Baldwin, New York City, stories, conversation, podcasts, or the power of literature. 

  1. 15/11/2023

    Epilogue

    In the final episode, Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss their thoughts and discoveries in holding space for this subject matter.   The duo also attempt to explain why James Baldwin was, is, and will always be important.  Episode References The Welcome Table Herman "Bill" Porter Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The James Baldwin Papers Ferncliff Cemetery Association Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J. Garvey Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    31 min

  2. 08/11/2023

    Chapter 17 - Rendezvous with Life

    This episode discusses an interview that teenage Baldwin conducted in the Magpie.  Also discussed, is James Baldwin's student/teacher relationship with Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen.   Elena from 3B  joins Aldo as a special guest host for this episode (don't worry - Professor. Roberts will be back next week!).  Elena and Aldo discuss how the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights Movement are directly linked to Clinton High School and James Baldwin.  "Rendezvous with Life" (the interview) is read by Emmanuel and Harrison  "Rendezvous with Life" (the poem) is read by Harrison Episode References: Countee Cullen The Harlem Renaissance Alain Locke The New Negro I Have A Rendezvous with Death by Alan Seeger I Have A Rendezvous with Life by Countee Cullen Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    42 min

  3. 01/11/2023

    Chapter 16 - Judgment Day

    In this poem, titled "Judgment Day" young James Baldwin again experiments with the usage of African American Vernacular English.  Professor Roberts argues that this poem is the most defiant of Baldwin's Magpie work.   This episode then takes a look at one of James Baldwin's high school teachers, Abe Meeropol (Abel Meerpolsky).  Aldo and Professor Roberts examine Abe Meeropol's contributions to the Magpie, to young Baldwin, and to the world. "Judgment Day" is read by Tina E. "The Dreamer" is read by Emmanuel Episode References: Abe Meeropol Strange Fruit Blues for Mr. Charlie Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The James Baldwin Papers Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J. Garvey Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    23 min

  4. 25/10/2023

    Chapter 15 - Loose Stone Rolling

    In his latter years at DeWitt Clinton High School, James Baldwin wrote a poem titled “Loose Stone Rolling.”  Professor Roberts argues that young Baldwin was proclaiming his life’s purpose with this poem.  Aldo argues that such a proclamation was made years prior, during Baldwin's middle school days.  The conversation then shifts as the duo introduce and discuss yet another one of Baldwin’s peer collaborators at the Magpie: world renowned photographer, Richard Avedon "Loose Stone Rolling" is read by Elena from 3B "Spring At Coventry" is read by Emmanuel Episode References Richard Avedon The Ring Shout The Changing Same The Color Purple Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The James Baldwin Papers Nothing Personal Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the Pa Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    24 min

  5. 18/10/2023

    Chapter 14 - Sonnet

    Also Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss "Sonnet," they borrow some of their thoughts from Professor Roberts' students.  The duo continue with the theme of "peer collaboration" and introduce another one of James Baldwin's Magpie counterparts: Emile Capouya.  In discussing his partnership with them, Professor Roberts and Aldo argue that Baldwin's Magpie peers added value to his life.      "Sonnet" is read by Elena from 3B "Untitled" is read by Emmanuel Episode References: Emile Capouya James Baldwin Speech at Amherst College The Five Colleges Sonnet Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J. Garvey Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    26 min

  6. 11/10/2023

    Chapter 13 - Incident in London

    One of the more noteworthy elements about "The Magpie," is the element of peer collaboration.  While James Baldwin, the "Magpie" editor and writer, is the subject of this podcast, young Baldwin was also a part of a network of gifted and young writers, who all wrote for "The Magpie."  This episode introduces us to one of Baldwin's peers/collaborators/friends: Sol Stein Incident in London is read by Tina E. Three Houses is read by Myron Abernathy Episode References: Blitz in London Ernie Pyle Book of Amos Set Thine House in Order E Plurubis Unum Uber Alles New York Times Review of "Notes of a Native Son" by Langston Hughes Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    31 min

  7. 04/10/2023

    Chapter 12 - Aunt Tina

    "Aunt Tina," the fourth short story that James Baldwin wrote for "The Magpie," may have been the inspiration for some of the fictional characters that James Baldwin would go on create in his later years.  In addition, Dr. Roberts argues that "Aunt Tina" may have been inspired by people that young Baldwin either knew, or knew about.  .    Episode References Bette Davis Mother Rosa Horn The Douglass Pilot Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J.  Garvey Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    26 min

  8. 27/09/2023

    Chapter 11 - Mississippi Legend

    Mississippi Legend is one of the short stories that James Baldwin wrote in "The Magpie."   Aldo suggests that the manner in which this short story was written, introduced the boys of Clinton High School to the world of African American Vernacular English.  Dr. Roberts suggests that Baldwin writing in African American Vernacular English, was not a widely accepted practice at that time, thus making his doing so all the more noteworthy.    Mississippi Legend is performed by Tina E and produced by Elena from 3B   Episode References: African American Vernacular English Richard Wright Ann Petry Langston Hughs Zora Neal Hurston The Color Purple The Amen Corner The Story of Noah's Ark Further Reading: Books by James Baldwin The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman James Baldwin: A Biography  by David Leeming Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr. Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen The Castle on the P Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Finding James Baldwin Youtube Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin: The Reclamation The Fatherhood Project YALD. The Podcast Jammin' on the One So...Tell Me About Your Podcast Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E. Edited by Aldo B. Martin Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    23 min
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Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942  takes listeners on a fascinating journey to James Baldwin's early days as a teenage prodigy at New York City's famed DeWitt Clinton High School. Co-hosted by New York City-based podcast creator Aldo B. Martin and Harlem-based English Professor Frank Leon Roberts, Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years combines in-depth analysis,  casual conversation and riveting audio performances of rare and never-before-recorded work written by teenage Baldwin. Insightful, conversational, and accessible—Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years will appeal to anyone with a love for James Baldwin, New York City, stories, conversation, podcasts, or the power of literature. 

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