Referential

Dr. Khaliden Nas
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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

  1. 'AFRORI: Brighton's Black Bookshop' (with Carolynn Bain & Victor Alexander)

    3D AGO

    'AFRORI: Brighton's Black Bookshop' (with Carolynn Bain & Victor Alexander)

    Dropcall #10 Victor and I sit down with Carolynn Bain! Carolynn is the founder of Brighton's 'Afrori', The UK's only Black owned bookshop specialising in books by Black authors. Afrori recently launched a book drive to sell 1000 books to help keep its doors open. They managed to sell 1500 and are now launching a patreon to help make sure they're here for the long haul! We chat about The History of AfroriBuilding a 'village'The importance of a third space for Brighton's Black community (and their allies)Asking for help vs PrideSupporting independent businessesChanging our habitsShout out to 'Men of Melanin Brighton'Carolynn: "As young men in your 20s"BUY A BOOKJOIN THE PATREONS Recommendations: Carolynn's : 'Kin' (2026) by Tayari Jones Victor’s : 'Black England: The Forgotten Georgian History' (2022) by Gretchen Gerzina Khaliden’s : 'The Day God Saw Me As Black' (2024) by D. Danyelle Thomas ___________ Join Afrori's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/AfroriBooks You can also find them on instagram and threads:https://www.threads.com/@afroribooks https://www.instagram.com/afroribooks/ To buy a book + Check for upcoming events + find out how to support on their website!https://afroribooks.co.uk/ _____ You can find Victor @ugly_knowws + @roughcopyzine on insta and tiktok! ________ Subscribe to REFERENTIAL PODCAST's patreon!https://www.patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Keep up to date with Khaliden and the podcast by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. __________ 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 ___________ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    30 min
  2. 'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne)

    APR 14

    'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne)

    Dropcall #9 Ashley and Victor came to visit me in my new flat and I decided to record it. Chaos ensues. Topics covered include: Victor hates K-Pop Demon HuntersAshley and Khaliden loved K-Pop Demon HuntersWallace and Gromit is not a children’s filmWe debate if most of American Animation is for children.What’s the state of Western Adult Animation today?Common Side Effects, Blue-Eyed Samurai, PreyDarth Maul, Star Wars VisionsAmerican Samurai is… racistShogun is why white people keep trying be asian Paradise! Quadroons‘ADHD’ by Paris Hilton written by Sia. Pluribus baby Problematicville, Problem Promenade & Cancel-isleX-Men 97 Season 2 Electric Boogaloo Sunspot, Tanspot, Sundodgingspot, Sunscreenspot, SPFspot Doechii say no to more things please Abandoning RuPaul’s Drag Race We don’t support celebrity podcastsLily Allen the British Taylor SwiftRaye’s ‘This Album May Contain Hope’Casiano Prado, Sam Smith and Kerry WashingtonIt’s handled. Recommendations: Victor’s : ‘Girls’ by Princess Nokia  Ashley’s : ‘Pretty Idea’ by Amber Mark Khaliden’s : ‘Once Upon a Time…’ by Donna Summer ___________ Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. 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 Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! ___________ NEXT UP: Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  3. Mix #3: Brandy's Full Moon (2002) (With Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins)

    MAR 19

    Mix #3: Brandy's Full Moon (2002) (With Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins)

    New Series! MIXepisodes: Where I'm joined by past guests and new to talk about, what I’ve been, calling their ‘cornerstone album’. We go in depth and track by track on some of our favourite musical projects to break apart what it’s doing, why we love it and why it’s important.  On the second chair, I'm joined by Black Fat Femme Podcast's Dr Jonathan Paul Higgins to talk about the album known as the 'Blueprint of Modern R&B', Brandy Norwood's 2002 third full musical release 'Full Moon'. Cited by everyone from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Jazmine Sullivan to Beyonce for its influence; this is the album that first garnered Brandy the moniker of the 'Vocal Bible'. 'Full Moon' was birthed in collaboration with Brandy Norwood, legendary producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and his songwriting team (that included the likes of Kenisha Pratt, Fred Jerkins & LaShawn Daniels); the album also featured the work of Mike City, Warryn Campbell and Keith Crouch (+ an uncredited Michael Jackson on background) to create its tableau fusion of R&B, Pop, Garage, House and Soul. We get into all that + Dr Jon Paul Higgins!'Black Fat Femme' the podcast/the bookRemembering the world before streamingGiving 'real tea'Shout out to André Leon TalleyShout out to Remy MaBring back 'boomkak'Our beef with Clive DavisBrandy, BraNU, B-Rocka"awoowoo"R&B EnyaBrandy's most difficult vocal albumThe productionsThe riffsThe harmoniesThe 'vocal bible'AaliyahNEW MONICAPatreon! ___________ Find Dr Jon Paul Higgins @DoctorJonPaul and @blkfatfemmepod on socials! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @roughcopyzine) Additional audio production by Laila Subscribe to our Youtube Page! https://youtube.com/@referentialpod More at www.alsopurple.com Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! _____ NEXT UP: Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century) ______ Join the Patreon! https://patreon.com/ReferentialPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 35m
  4. 'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*

    MAR 4 ·  BONUS

    'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*

    *'Or why we're skipping Scream 7' Drop Call #8 Victor and I did not watch Scream 7 and tell you all about why. Then we talk about our history with the Scream franchise Distracting yourself.Haden Panitierre’s ScreamJenny McCarthy’s ScreamHeather Graham’s ScreamJennifer Love Hewitt’s Ghost WhispererAisha Tyler’s Bruce Willis BangsThe bear necessitiesNostalgic for nostalgiaFootloose 2: FootlooserOur Charmed sisters ranking Patreon! ___________ Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. 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 Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! _____ NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 3m
  5. 'Wuthering's Next Top Model' (With Victor Alexander)

    FEB 18 ·  BONUS

    'Wuthering's Next Top Model' (With Victor Alexander)

    Drop Call #7 Victor watched Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' and gives me his review before we unpack Netflix’s new documentary series ‘Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model’ about Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model. The controversial reality show that ran from 2003 to 2018 and has been getting reappraised by the TikTok era. Brontë ClassicsTyra Banks The Netflix 'Documentary'Les Moonves and Janet JacksonRuPaul and that twink mediumRita Ora hosted ANTM (?)Fruits of the Oprah treeMiss Jay Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel BarkerAccountability and obfuscationShared Complicity "Do you want to play a game?"Remember when Tyra Banks gave that homophobe a beard weave?Guess which Batman villain we decide is Tyra’s alter ego ___________ Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. 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 Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! _____ NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    54 min
  6. Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2)

    FEB 3

    Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2)

    Part 2! It is currently 2026, I initially wanted to put this series out a lot quicker! (Many these conversations I’ve been holding on to for a few months now!) I’ve been feeling a little guilty about the delay, until recently I decided that it’s a good thing. It’s meant I spent a lot of the past year thinking about this one topic.  This episode spans 3 different conversations I’ve had this past year about the state of our rights- and what does it look like to stand in pride every day. ___________________ Chapter 1: Brighton with Sara Savage (Sarah’s Brighton) I sat with Sarah Savage (CEO of Trans Pride Brighton) after this the 2025 event to talk about her experience of the day- and all the things happening behind the scenes that 15k+ attendees never learn about! As well as how Sarah has already begun her emotional preparations for Trans Pride Brighton 2026!! You can follow Sarah Savage on Insta @OhSarahSavage Pick up your copy of Sarah Savage’s latest book ‘Jackie Trolling and the Evil Human Rights Commission’ ! https://sarahsavage.ink/product/jackie-trolling-and-the-evil-human-rights-commission-2/ You can donate to Trans Pride Brighton https://transpridebrighton.org/keep-trans-pride-brighton-alive-donate-monthly/ ____________________ Chapter 2: Homefront with Dr Sam Hall Dr. Sam Hall is the former lead clinician at Brighton’s WellBN practice; before stepping down from the role last year amid an NHS investigation into gender-affirming care for under-18s. We discuss the past & future of Brighton’s Trans Health Hub, bodily autonomy, narrative violence; and what to do when when hatred visits to your home Read more about Dr. Sam Hall and the WellBN Trans Health Hub service and NHS investigation: https://goodlawproject.org/christian-right-targets-brighton-gp-treating-young-trans-people/ Donate to the Good Law Project https://goodlawproject.org/donate/ ____________________ Chapter 3: Trans Problem with Phat Problem Phat Problem is a Brighton based punk band that was scheduled to perform at the Trans Pride Brighton ’25 stage but never made it after member Frankie was arrested for supporting Palestine a little too loudly. I talked to Frankie and the band to get the story of the day and why it was important to them to stand on that stage especially to speak up for Palestine.  You can follow Phat Problem on Insta @PhatProblem Listen to Phat Problem’s latest on Bandcamp https://phatproblem.bandcamp.com/album/cistem-failure Donate to Southern Gaza relief with The Sameer project https://chuffed.org/project/113222-tent-campaign-the-sameer-project ____________________ Thank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise! Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted, produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Additional audio editing up by Layla Skedaddle Visual production by Victor Alexander (@roughcopyzine on insta!) Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  *This episode feature We Shall Not Be Moved by Phat Problem, used with permission from the band* Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 47m
  7. Trans Pride Brighton (with Sarah Savage, Kate Nash and more!) (Pt 1)

    FEB 3

    Trans Pride Brighton (with Sarah Savage, Kate Nash and more!) (Pt 1)

    "We will not give in. We will not give up. We will not bow. We will not beg. We will not capitulate. We will survive." - Sarah Savage (Trans Pride Brighton CEO) Captured sounds and interviews from Trans Pride Brighton 2025. Trans Pride Brighton was the first Trans Pride event outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest, gathering tens of thoughts of Trans people and allies people in protest and celebration. Volunteer-led and taking no corporate sponsorship, the TPB organisation keeps the punk and rebellious spirit of Pride alive, defiant and uncompromising. Voices in order of appearance (@'s instagram): Act 1 (Morning Rain) [0 - 5.30] Victor (@uglyknees)Khaliden (@alsopurp)Glow Choir (@glow.choir)Alfie (@alfiesheppard)Laila (@serendipilayher)Bosun (@bosunburaimoh)Ed (@edviney)Tom B. (@tom.jan)Alice (@visualfeastetc)Sarah Savage (@ohsarahsavage) Act 2 (March/Speeches)[5.30 - 28.30] Sarah Savage (@ohsarahsavage)Proud Wellness (@proudwellness)Mikey (@mikey_caleb89)DaveBosunMatthew (@nationaleducationunion)LeoECP (@ecp_org)Olivia Campbell Cavendish (@translegalclinic)Sarah Savage Act 3 (Stages)[28.31 - 46.58] Charlie Allen (@charlieallen.music)Max DobsonClaireZascha (@pennypounddrag)Just Like Us (@justlikeus)Radical Rhizomes (@radicalrhizomesuk)Industrial Workers of the World (@Industrialworkersoftheworld)Terrance Higgins Trust Brighton (@thtbrightonandhove) Act 4 (Kate Nash/Backstage)[46.58 - 1.01.13] Mizz Kimberly (@Mzzkimberly)Kate Nash interview [53.27 - 1.01.13] Act 5 (Afterparty[s])[1.01.14 - 1.23.21] Prince of Persia (@theprinceofp3rsia)Lilya (@asti.pumantini)Bin Fingered (@binfingered)Wesley (@fanciful_chaos)Misha (@mx_misha) Act 6 (Outro)[1.23.22 - 1.25.19] Victor (@uglyknees)Khaliden (@alsopurp)Glow Choir (@glow.choir) Thank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise. Find resources and more about Trans Pride Brighton at https://linktr.ee/transpridebrighton Make a donation at https://transpridebrighton.org/donate/ Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials. Hosted, produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas. Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung. Video production by Victor Alexander (Check out his film video essays @Clevvergirl on tiktok!) Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith.  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 27m
  8. 'Queer Cancellation' (With Victor Alexander)

    JAN 14 ·  BONUS

    'Queer Cancellation' (With Victor Alexander)

    Drop Call #6 Victor and I try to make sense of why 2026 is starting with all the queers getting ‘cancelled’.  “Cancellation”Memetic Pile OnsGinger Minj Vs The WorldEscape from Gag CityBowen Yang and Matt RogersDylan Mulvaney Professor Mel CurthHeated Rivalry (again again)The gays in the bubbleGotmik and Violet Chachki and Marilyn MansonLindsay Ellis and Victor Vs Raya the Last DragonContrapointsFujoshis Vs KhalidenGreg Rucka ___________ Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok! Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials. 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 Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast! _____ NEXT UP: Trans Pride Brighton '25 (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt 2) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    53 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Referential

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