On Theme

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Black stories are more than a fad or fodder for opportunistic outsiders. We know them. We love them. We’re moved by them. They change our lives. And on this podcast, Black stories are the default.

09/07/2024

A Very Special Roll Credits

Yves and Katie give credit where credit is due…one last time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 min
09/06/2024

The Black Muse

Black folks were in European paintings in the 19th and 20th centuries. A lot of the time, they were servants ... or shadows. Props in the background. But sometimes, they were the subject of portraits. Today, Katie and Yves go on a journey through a couple of these models' lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
08/29/2024

Dearly Departed

Ever wonder what’s the last story that will be written about you? For many people, it’s in their obituary. In today’s episode, Katie and Yves look through strangers’ obituaries and share their stories…one more time. Get show notes at ontheme.show Follow us on Instagram @onthemeshow Email us at hello@ontheme.show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
08/22/2024

Switching Sides

There's a fine line between radical and conservative. Well, that was the case for writer George Schuyler and activist Eldridge Cleaver, who went rogue and turned right-wing in the 1900s. Katie and Yves get into their political pump fakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 min
08/15/2024

Little Literature Lessons

Who will teach the babies? We will, and we’ll do it through books. Today, Katie and Yves talk with Dolisha Mitchell, a children’s literature expert, about how we use books to pass down traditions and lessons to our beautiful Black babies. Get show notes at ontheme.show Follow us on Instagram @onthemeshow Email us at hello@ontheme.show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
08/08/2024

Same Year, New Stories?

Katie and Yves share their progress on what they’ve been writing and give spirited reviews of their latest reads. Get show notes at ontheme.show Follow us on Instagram @onthemeshow Email us at hello@ontheme.show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39 min
08/01/2024

Copaganda

What does the Bad Boys movie have to do with Atlanta’s Cop City? A lot, it turns out. In this episode, Katie and Yves uncover how copaganda shapes public perceptions and justifies systemic injustices. Get show notes at ontheme.show Follow us on Instagram @onthemeshow Email us at hello@ontheme.show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
07/25/2024

Minding Their Business

Sometimes being nosy pays off. In today's episode, Katie and Yves discuss eavesdropping, punkah fans, and small acts of resistance. Get show notes at ontheme.show Follow us on Instagram @onthemeshow Email us at hello@ontheme.show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min

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TRAILER

Introducing: On Theme

Black stories are more than a fad. We know them. We love them. They change our lives. And on this podcast, Black stories are the default. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/21/2023

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4 min

4.6

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25 Ratings

Love

04/18/2024

ross_liggett

Love this podcast and look forward to it every week. The beef and literary detectives episodes were especially great!
Enjoyable variety of topics!

01/19/2024

The Real MamaLee

And the cohost engagement is nice too, looking forward to more in 2024🎉
Magnificent Listen

11/07/2023

Artfulears

The production dazzles, the stories enrapt, the chemistry enchants. My new favorite show😊😊😊
Essential to the Culture!

10/06/2023

1961916219861993

On Theme is a perfect way to escape the negativity of social media to celebrate the uplifting stories and talent of the black community! Exactly what we need while sitting in traffic, on a work break, or trying to spend idle time. Not to mention Katie and Yves are a hilarious duo! Loving the podcast thus far!!

Black stories are more than a fad or fodder for opportunistic outsiders. We know them. We love them. We’re moved by them. They change our lives. And on this podcast, Black stories are the default.

Channel

iHeartPodcasts
Creator

iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

50
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

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Show Website

On Theme
Provider

iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc