Remarkable Receptions

Howard Rambsy II
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A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.  

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  1. EPISODE 1

    The Growth of Audiobooks -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on how the rise of audiobooks has transformed access to African American novels, allowing listeners to experience the aural artistry of Black literature through skilled voice performances. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Talking Books -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on Olaudah Equiano's reflections on "talking books," exploring their connection to freedom and their resonance with the modern concept of audiobooks. Script by Howard Rambsy II Read by Kassandra Timm

    3 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Making African American Lit Audible -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on how incorporating audio recordings into African American literature courses can enhance accessibility, foster deeper connections, and reveal new dimensions of storytelling. Script by Howard Rambsy II   Read by Kassandra Timm

    3 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Debt Our Field Owes Black Students -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on how the organizing and protests of Black students in the 1960s and 1970s paved the way for African American literature courses and the field of Black literary studies. Script by Howard Rambsy II           Read by Kassandra Timm

    3 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Future of Black DH -- ep. By Kenton Rambsy

    A brief take on the Futures of Black Digital Humanities Conference, where scholars and students used the FLOAT Method to transform data into compelling stories, highlighting themes of identity, memory, and systemic change. Script by Kenton Rambsy  Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Playful Representations of Slavery -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on how authors like Ishmael Reed, Charles Johnson, James McBride, and Paul Beatty use humor and playfulness in neo-slave narratives to offer fresh, creative perspectives on slavery. Script by Howard Rambsy II  Read by Kassandra Timm

    3 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    James as a Neo-Slave Narrative -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on Percival Everett’s James as a neo-slave narrative, situating it within the rich body of African American fiction addressing slavery while critiquing the isolation of Black writers from broader creative networks. Script by Howard Rambsy II   Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Ta-Nehisi Coates's Three Best-selling Comics -- ep. by Howard Rambsy II

    A brief take on Ta-Nehisi Coates’s groundbreaking success as a comic book writer, with Black Panther and Captain America issues collectively selling over 500,000 copies, marking a historic achievement for an African American creator in the industry. Script by Howard Rambsy II   Read by Kassandra Timm

    4 min
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A podcast about popular and critical responses to African American novels, artistic productions, and more.  

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  • Creator
    Howard Rambsy II
  • Episodes
    205
  • Seasons
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Remarkable Receptions
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