The Femme on Collective is a podcast collective where we discuss issues or pop culture that interests us, with a feminist, female view. Hosts Ada, Alyson, Jess, Ria and Tonya bring their unique voices to a variety of subjects including books, film, TV, feminism, comics, fitness, activism and so much more.
In this episode of Active Activism, Tonya speaks with author Amy DebEllis about raw-dogging emails, people trading their brains for convenience, and how paranoia is causing writers to limit their own creativity.Follow Amy DeBellis:https://www.instagram.com/royal_ouroboros_presshttps://x.com/amykdebellishttps://linktr.ee/amykatherrrineBuy Methuselah:https://bookshop.org/p/books/methuselah-amy-debellis/4e223eb9aeb63a47?ean=9798218828257&next=thttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTTGMGD2
7/31/26 • 48:11
Alyson sits down with Lynn Harris, founder and CEO of Gold Comedy, to talk about the power and joy of comedy–how it keeps us going and helps us engage with challenging topics. It’s an enlightening conversation that reminds us that we can all have a fruitful relationship with comedy and what’s funny to us. Have a listen!GOLD Comedy http://www.goldcomedy.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GOLDcomedyTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gold_comedyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/GOLDcmdy
6/25/26 • 22:54
When the Ria's Questions website went down, the Collective pivoted and called upon a friend of the pod, Wendy Wimmer and her Wendy Weetabix questions!Wendy asks: What is your ideal sleeping situation? Do you wear pyjamas, preferred pillow type, sheets or duvet... do you need a fan running or perfect silence?Jess shares her story about being delirious at the bed shop and investing in excellent pillows. Alyson calls good pillows 'game changers' and shares her disgust at fluffy little pillows. Ada has incredibly specific sleeping arrangements which is super impressive. Ria extols the virtues of a v-pillow and how she would keep it with her in a post-apocalypse world. Also, separate duvets are a game changer. Do it. Tonya thinks Brits are weird for not having top sheets, and her ideal sleeping situation which is VERY specific.How do you sleep?
5/21/26 • 21:13
Alyson sits down with Jill Christman, serial memoirist, editor and author of The Heart Folds Early, a book about choice. The most obvious being her choice to have abortion when she finds out halfway through her pregnancy that her child has developed only half a heart and will live a short and incredibly painful life if he is carried to term. It is also about her choice to heal, to keep hoping, to keep building a family and a life, in the face of loss and trauma. Alyson loved the book and connected with Jill on so many levels. An incredibly powerful conversation.This passage is one of Alyson’s favorites:“I tried to push the pain under by submerging memory, but we all know repression doesn't work forever. Holding onto secrets makes us vulnerable, and there is always someone waiting to exploit that vulnerability. This is one of the ways that patriarchy does its work. The patriarchy teaches us to capitulate, smooth over, hide. Most damaging, the patriarchy teaches us to stay silent. The patriarchy discourages real healing because healed humans want bodily autonomy. Healed humans want their power back. Wounded, hiding humans are easier to manipulate. When we’re at our most vulnerable, there's usually someone waiting to use our subterranean pain to get what they want out of you. Above ground.”You can find Jill and her books at her website: https://jillchristman.com/
5/14/26 • 42:32
In this episode of Femme on Creatives, Tonya speaks with Clarence A Haynes about writing, the revision process, and how real world experiences can inform writing and writing with authenticity.Clarence speaks about his book The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery.Find out more about Clarence: https://www.instagram.com/clarenceahaynes/Goodreads bio: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22220239.Clarence_A_Haynes
4/16/26 • 31:17
Tonya speaks with Charity Herndon about her delightful Jane Austen-inspired mobile bookstore, her Audiobook Walking Club, and the ways she has used her most painful experiences to champion her literary citizenship.Follow Charity's socials:Website: austensshelf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/austens_shelftiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austensshelfCharity's charity: https://www.tcfoodjustice.org/
3/24/26 • 21:51
Join us in this episode where Ria slightly loses her mind and we find out that Tonya has been warned off Marmite, to Ria's disgust. Jess slips in a comment about eggs because she is egg obsessed. Alyson talks up bone dry toast. Jess argues for wet toast. They discuss if fruit is dessert. And it is just chaos!!!If you
2/19/26 • 20:31
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:KT Bond: Her story, “Back to Basics,” features characters from Back at Last, the third book in the Serendipity series.https://www.amazon.com/Back-Last-Serendipity-Book-Bond-ebook/dp/B0CSCV562Q Connect with KT:Instagram: @k.t.bondAmazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/K.T.-Bond/author/B07D9Z96VNMarie Sinclair:Her story, “Ess and Xave,” features characters from Marie's Finding Forever series.https://www.sinbinbooks.com/my-books.html Connect with Marie: https://linktr.ee/marie_sinclairWebsite: https://www.sinbinbooks.com/my-books.htmlAudio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/13/26 • 37:40
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:J.K Allen: Her story, “Count the Little Things,” features characters from the Half Blood Alliance series.https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/half-blood-alliance-jk-allen/1137346645Connect with JK: Facebook: @hijinkswriterBrandy Miller:Her story, “Fervent Verses” features characters from her novel The End of Purgatory.https://www.abebooks.com/9781948672214/End-Purgatory-Miller-Brandy-M-1948672219/plp Connect with Brandy:Facebook: @AuthorBrandyMillerAudio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/12/26 • 40:02
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:Paul Atreides: His story, “Tea Time,” features characters from The World of Deadheads trilogy.https://paul-atreides.com/published-books/.Connect with Paul: Facebook: @paul.atreides.391 Website: https://paul-atreides.com/Mel Walker:His story, “The Amazing Day” features characters from his novel The Amazing Date.https://books2read.com/amazingdate Connect with Mel:Instagram: @authormelwalker Website: https://www.authormelwalker.com/Audio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/11/26 • 31:54
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:Chanel Hardy: Her story, “Blood Love,” features characters from her December Davenport novella Blood Lust.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NSKT2DYConnect with Chanel:Instagram: @chanel.is.paintingDevora Gray:Her story, “The Axios,” features characters from The Blossoming and Mr. L the Switch series.https://www.devoragray.com/product?book=the-blossoming https://www.devoragray.com/product?book=mister-lConnect with Devora: Facebook: @devoragrayauthor TikTok: @devoragray3DAudio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/10/26 • 31:12
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:Gregory A. Kompes: His story, “One for the Books,” features characters from his novel Tamburlaine.https://kompes.com/the-broadway-series/Connect with Gregory: Facebook: @GregoryAKompes Website: https://kompes.com/R.L. Merrill:Her story, “The Payton Manor Tango,” features characters from her novel Everything’s Better With You.https://www.rlmerrillauthor.com/book/everythings-better-with-you/Connect with Rochelle:Instagram: @rlmerrillauthor Website: https://www.rlmerrillauthor.com/Audio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/9/26 • 42:14
The 52 Love journey continues! Tune in for Author-to-Author interviews featuring guest contributors in 52 Love: A Year of Romance, Volume One. Pre-sale link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/52-love-volume-one-tonya-todd/8d2ac1480842b44bOriginal 52 Love: https://www.mstonyatodd.com/52-love-bookToday’s guests:Wendy Wimmer: Her story, “Energetic Pressure,” features characters from her debut Entry Level.https://www.amazon.com/Entry-Level-Wendy-Wimmer/dp/1637680589Connect with Wendy:Instagram: @wendy_wimmerWebsite: www.wendywimmer.comA.R. Farina: His story, “Play It Again, Junior,” features characters from his debut Welcome to Mansfield.https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/welcome-to-mansfield-the-austen-chronicles-1/Connect with Tony:Instagram: @a.r.farinaWebsite: https://www.arfarina.comAudio Producer: A.R. Farina
2/8/26 • 53:01
Dani Diaz is a transfeminine Filipino-Argentinian American comic artist born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. They are obsessed with cats but severely allergic to them. Reach out if you want to challenge them to a game of Age of Empires 2. Dani previously spent a decade working in the environmental sector in various science and technology roles. Dani’s debut graphic novel, Dreamover, which follows a teenage couple magically escaping their lives through a shared lucid dream, received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and BookPage (5500+ copies sold).Listen to the Dreamover playlist!They are represented by Julie Stevenson at Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agency. julie@mmqalit.cominstatelegramUtubeticktockmemoryfuel@icloud.com
1/29/26 • 41:48
It's Ria's questions for you and me! Ria's questions and it's totally free!Yes, after a short break, Ria's questions is back and we start with a dozy! Would you live in a lighthouse? Some of the collective lean into the whimsy of a lighthouse while the others bring everyone back to cold, hard reality. Which side do you fall on? And importantly, who would you punt off the top of a lighthouse?It would be great if you could show the podcast some love by subscribing or rating, all this shenanigans. But mostly we are just happy you are here and hope this episode brings a bit of levity as the world is currently on fire.
1/29/26 • 12:31
Tonya speaks with bestselling author Judi Moreo about her work as an author, writer and creator, and the novels and self help books she's written over 2025. And of course Tonya speaks with Judi about her activism (Tonya can't help herself) and receiving the Women's Federation for World Peace.Find out more about Judi at https://judimoreo.com/Find out more about Judi's books at https://judimoreo.com/books/This episode was recorded in 2025.
1/20/26 • 24:35
In this episode of Active Activism, Wayne Goodman and Tonya discuss Wayne's podcast Queer Words, banning books and the importance of creating space for LGBTQI+ voices as well as preserving them.Find out more about Wayne and his work:Queer Words Podcast instagram: @queerwordspodcastQueer Words website: https://queerwordsorg.wordpress.com/
12/8/25 • 31:44
SHOW NOTES:Reach Out and Talk to Queen Mihai:IG: @princessmihaiTumblr: Tik-tok: @queenmihaiDiscord & Twitch: @queen_mihaiBuy the Books:The Master's Quest: Meet AnnabellaThe Master's Quest: The Dancing City
11/27/25 • 70:05
The Disney Discussions gang are back together for episode 17. In this spooky special, Megan, Mike, Dan, and Ria discuss Halloweentown and Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge. They chat about the right level of horror for pre-teens (and younger) and generally lose their marbles as the discuss these two Disney Halloween 'classics'.Spider-Dan and the Secret Bores: https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/Spider-Dan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/Genuine ChitChat: https://genuinechitchat.wordpress.com/Genunie ChitChat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
10/31/25 • 66:11
In this episode of Active Activism, Kiddada Asmara Grey and Tonya discuss how we share a book birthday, alternatives to marching in the streets, and why we need to turn off the TV.Find out more about Kiddada and her work on her website: https://kiddada-asmara.com/Follow Kiddada: https://www.instagram.com/asmaratransformedLearn more about I Know Why She Stayed: https://iknowwhyshestayed.org/about/kiddada-grey/Purchase Miss Polite's Stained Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Polites-Stained-Heart-Kiddada-Asmara/dp/B0DX7LZG66
10/30/25 • 60:41
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Ty Allan Jackson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ty_allan_jackson/Website: https://tyallanjackson.com/Books: https://tyallanjackson.com/shop/Fly MessiasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyinhd/Previous collaborations:The Birth of a Nation (1915) W/ Co-host Spider-Dan and guests Fly & Tony Holt Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL7gXeIBxD0Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) with guests Fly, Tony Holt Jr., and Spider-Danhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTdFuragMugResources: https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at
10/11/25 • 60:00
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Laurie Dennison CA Literary Agency: https://cmalit.com/laurie-dennison/https://cmalit.com/submit/Website: https://ladennison.com/Tony (AR) FarinaWebsite: https://www.arfarina.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.r.farinaThe Austen Chronicles: https://4horsemenpublications.com/product-category/authors/a-r-farina/Comics Lit: https://books2read.com/u/meGdB9Becka Robbins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksnotbans/Website: https://www.booksnotbans.org/Donations: https://donate.mazloweb.com/donate/T2LC6KjnHjUbN1NQqvu5T1Previous collaborations:Time With Love: July Celebration with guest AR Farinahttps://www.youtube.com/live/Qw-L6HREAvk?si=JfPEeUC1Qj2X5MfQBanned Books Conversations (Season 1) - 1984 by George Orwell with guests AR Farina and JAChttps://youtu.be/fLmt_7kt19Q?si=XwfNTB3LBCVQ-WhYBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki with guests AR Farina, Brenna Thummler, and Veronica Klashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUa_k3KQiz8Resources: https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/U2lmNV-a5gQ
10/10/25 • 89:00
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Wendy WimmerEntry Level - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60557291-entry-levelWebsite: http://www.wendywimmer.com/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@wendy_wimmerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_wimmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmwimmerKatherine CunninghamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiankittkat/Critical Care Comics: https://www.criticalcarecomics.org/Spider-DanSpider-Dan And The Secret Bores: https://pod.link/danboreshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaU3qUYU3SidyaywcPE4ZgPrevious collaborations:Banned Movies with Spider-Dan:Slender Manhttps://youtu.be/WyUW3fyxEkQ?si=xkxPG8ybq4adHOt9Birth Of A Nationhttps://youtu.be/yL7gXeIBxD0?si=gGkoLTIgbY7--XxGBarbiehttps://youtu.be/cgbJpFWblZw?si=_UwqoazZqHwRlcXlNosferatuhttps://youtu.be/LQBOPhNCx1s?si=WWXE541bAuJqNaW1Banned Books Conversations (Season 2) - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White with guests WendyWimmer, Spider-Dan, and Ada McCartneyhttps://youtu.be/N65AMQ-89cE?si=oS-T3KaSG6xHHzrBBanned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (2005) withguests Wendy Wimmer, Brandon Mead, and Kat Fielerhttps://youtu.be/6P_Xlm4Iyzw?si=LykdWVmzlR6oBff9Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) with guestsSpider-Dan, Tony Holt Jr., Fly, and Tony Holt Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTdFuragMugThe 52 Love Podcast with Tonya Todd - Episode 3 (Hold hands with your partner)https://youtu.be/YrlLXAzZN4Y?si=qqi5xHVIuS9kqwc0The Batmanhttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/M2NjNDFhNzAtOGMwOC00ZTQ0LTk2MDQtNTY0YWEyMmY4NzhjDeadly Friendhttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/M2NjNDFhNzAtOGMwOC00ZTQ0LTk2MDQtNTY0YWEyMmY4NzhjByzantium V Only Lovers Left Alivehttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/NTQ0NWVkOTAtMDZiYy00MzNjLWI2ODktZTEzMmJmMDFlZjIzBatman Returnshttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/MWZjMDMyZjMtZmI4NS00YzVhLWJmN2YtNDdlODhmYTMxYzZkThe Crowhttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/ZTEyZGRhYTMtODU0NC00NzcwLTg0MmQtMzJmODFiYzU1MzQ2Coffy V Foxy Brownhttps://pod.link/danbores/episode/YzljNmUxMzEtMGE0NS00OGYxLThlNTUtYzRiNmMzYWQzYzgResources:https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/BbZ5qkp1PTw
10/9/25 • 83:39
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Dominic LimWebsite: https://dominiclim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdominiclim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdominiclimCheryl SchmidtBlackbird Comicshttps://www.ebay.com/usr/blackbird_comics_lvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbird_comicsAlyson SheltonWebsite: https://alysonshelton.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/Where I'm From: https://www.alysonshelton.com/where-im-from.html#/https://whereimfrom.substack.com/Reburn: https://www.reburncomic.com/The Loss of a Lifetime: https://www.alysonshelton.com/the-loss-of-a-lifetime.html#/Previous collaborations:Barbie (2023) W/ Co-host Spider-Dan and guests Alyson Shelton & B. Danielle Watkins -Banned Movie Monthhttps://youtu.be/cgbJpFWblZw?si=gWZszm9IT_LP4d7PFemme on Film: Pride and Prejudice (2005)https://www.femmeon.show/53Femme on TV: Wednesdayhttps://www.femmeon.show/10Banned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by JasonReynolds & Ibram Kendi with guests Alyson Shelton, Lisa Rayne, and Dave Horrockshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj3ZcXrSrRIBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas with guestsAlyson Shelton, Steven Skenadore, and Ron Smithhttps://youtu.be/NiCSJRHROpM?si=LCGfRM5mXuqhhz4MBanned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (2020)with guests Alyson Shelton and Lisa Raynehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eilP2raNaXcThe 52 Love Podcast with Host Tonya Todd - Episode 11 (Say thanks for the little things)https://youtu.be/8nCxcN9_tE8?si=dyDKzV5E0ojy-P7OResources:https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/e8ai7Sd1GNM
10/8/25 • 62:02
Misako Rocks is back!!! Manga artist Misako joins Femme On and Comics in Motion to tell us all about her new book, Sew Totally Nala. About Sew Totally NalaNala loves fashion – especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city.Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to stay true to her designs, but wonders if they will measure up. As her self-doubt grows, she is visited by a squirrel named Timothy, who claims he can help her. But what does a squirrel know about fashion?Timothy may prefer peanuts to kawaii outfits, but he knows for sure that Nala totally needs to build her confidence. Together, Nala and Timothy rise to a fun summer challenge that will remind readers how good it feels to believe in themselves.About MisakoMisako is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide, including the graphic novels Bounce Back and No Such Thing as Perfect. Bounce Back was selected for the American Library Association’s 2021 Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also created the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which shows readers how to design bubbly, kawaii manga characters and fashion.Visit Misako's website: https://www.misakorocks.com/Follow Misako on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misakorocksCheck out Misako's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MisakoRocksAnd please do follow, like, subscribe and all that stuff!
10/7/25 • 65:03
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Overthe course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons theywere banned, and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Veronica Klashhttps://veronicaklash.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicaklash/Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/veronicaklash.bsky.socialSmall Things Bedtime Stories: https://shows.acast.com/small-things-bedtime-love-storiesGregory KompesWebsite: http://gregoryakompes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryakompes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregoryAKompesAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gregory-A.-Kompes/author/B001K8O6FQJames Abbatehttps://www.kensingtonbooks.com/pages/submissions/https://reedsy.com/james-abbateStar Wars Mind the Force: https://www.mindtheforce.com/Previous collaborations:Nosferatu: A Symphony Of Horror (1922) W/ Co-host Spider-Dan and guests Veronica Klash &Ria Carroganhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBOPhNCx1sBanned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Front Desk by Kelly Yang with guests VeronicaKlash, Oksana Marafioti, and Michelle Yanghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn4JoY8Kc4IBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki withguests Veronica Klash, Brenna Thummler, and AR Farinahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUa_k3KQiz8Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Losing the Girl by MariNaomi (2018) with guestsVeronica Klash, Ada McCartney, and MariNaomihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAGT9gxkVaEBanned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe with guests GregoryKompes, Ria Carrogan, and Blake Byleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5aSsuSR3CQBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult with guests GregoryKompes, Lisa Rayne, and Heather Younghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaDuPSHaAFEBanned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993) withguests Oksana Marafioti, Gregory A. Kompes, and Jennia D'Limahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di9G5vtMx-gThe 52 Love Podcast with Host Tonya Todd - Episode 45 (Learn your partner's love language)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQimVUzL0N4Resources:https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/Kkx14Xgzjk8
10/7/25 • 94:05
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Overthe course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons theywere banned, and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Oksana Marafiotihttps://www.oksana-marafioti.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oksanamarafioti/Ria CarroganFemme On: https://www.femmeon.show/https://www.instagram.com/femmeoncollective/The Romantasy Covenhttps://romantasycoven.transistor.fm/https://www.instagram.com/theromantasycoven/Tony Holt Jr.https://linktr.ee/tonyholtjrPrevious collaborations:The Birth of a Nation (1915) W/ Co-host Spider-Dan and guests Tony Holt Jr. & Flyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL7gXeIBxD0Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) with guestsTony Holt Jr., Fly, and Spider-Danhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTdFuragMugShe-Hulk Podcast at Large, Ep 6: Just Jen with co-host Spider-Dan and guests Tony Holt Jr, AdaMcCartney, and Maffhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5pVJsszZ0IWujgMOah7uEa?si=meVL32B7S8yTmwQBjwX2KwNosferatu: A Symphony Of Horror (1922) W/ Co-host Spider-Dan and guests Ria Carrogan &Veronica Klashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBOPhNCx1sBanned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe with guests RiaCarrogan, Gregory Kompes, and Blake Byleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5aSsuSR3CQBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini with guests RiaCarrogan, Amanda Skenandore, and Sherry Rosenthalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6NFKNxO8Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson &Peter Parnell (2005) with guests Ria Carrogan, Diamond Larson, and Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4EjDzDoauMFemme on Film: Grease 2https://www.femmeon.show/101Femme on Film: Pride and Prejudice (2005)https://www.femmeon.show/53Banned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Front Desk by Kelly Yang with guests OksanaMarafioti, Michelle Yang, and Veronica Klashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn4JoY8Kc4IBanned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993) withguests Oksana Marafioti, Gregory A. Kompes, and Jennia D'Limahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di9G5vtMx-gThe 52 Love Podcast with Host Tonya Todd - Episode 49 (Cuddle naked with your partner)https://youtu.be/Mr4ZUy0cvmg?si=Oa6plArwscFfFORGResources:https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/GTlqcO5_tO4
10/6/25 • 81:57
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Amanda SkenandoreWebsite: www.amandaskenandore.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaskenandore/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSkenandoreAuthorPageLisa RayneWebsite: https://lisarayne.com/https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisa-rayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorrayne/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@authorrayneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorrayneKristian HornWebsite: https://parttimefanboy.com/https://periwinklepuss.com/Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/parttimefanboy.bsky.socialPrevious collaborations:Part-Time Fanboy Podcast: Ep 516 Tonya Todd Connects Comics With Literature In Comics Lit!https://parttimefanboy.com/part-time-fanboy-podcast-ep-516-tonya-todd-connects-comics-with-literature-in-comics-lit/Time With Love: May Celebration with guest Amanda Skenandorehttps://www.youtube.com/live/0YdPKrF7oA8?si=881QQ9Q5ymsr0C7MFemme on Creatives: Lisa Raynehttps://www.femmeon.show/166Banned Books Conversations (Season 1) - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram Kendi with guests Lisa Rayne, Alyson Shelton, and Dave Horrocks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj3ZcXrSrRIBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult with guests Lisa Rayne, Gregory Kompes, and Heather Young https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaDuPSHaAFEBanned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (2020) with guests Lisa Rayne and Alyson Shelton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eilP2raNaXcBanned Books Conversations (Season 1) - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie with guests Amanda Skenandore, Rochelle Merrill, and Mary Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoXjykPRUZIBanned Books Conversations (Season 2) - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini with guests Amanda Skenandore, Ria Carrogan, and Sherry Rosenthal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvX6NFKNxO8Banned Books Conversations (Season 3) - Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (1970) with guests Amanda Skenandore, Vogue Robinson, and Mike Burton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7pUDUYrkThe 52 Love Podcast with Host Tonya Todd - Episode 44 (Vote with your partner) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxI83j6-gaEResources:https://www.ala.org/bbookshttps://bannedbooksweek.org/https://www.marshall.edu/library/bannedbooks/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/https://www.booksnotbans.org/Host: Tonya ToddVideo Producer: JP ButlerAudio Producer: Ria CarroganGraphics: Mike BurtonCatch the video version at https://youtu.be/ZuDqFLjhn_g
10/5/25 • 103:09
The Banned Movie Month collaboration concludes here! As co-hosts Tonya Todd of The Femme On Collective & Spider-Dan of The Secret Bores explore and discuss films that have been banned or restricted around the world. In each episode they will ask their guests for their uncensored opinions on censoring and whether these films should have even been banned at all? All four episodes will alternate between both channels every Friday in September, so be sure to either subscribe to Dan's Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@dan_bores?si=Bj918XgXb2JNhLzY or subscribe to his podcast on your favourite podcast app of choice. https://pod.link/danbores In this final episode we’re joined by Ria Carrogan producer of Femme On & Veronica Klash of Small Things Bedtime Love Stories to discuss the deathbird himself #CountOrlok in 1922’s #Nosferatu: A Symphony Of Horror! Join us as we discuss over the top acting, the recent remake & Veronica asks hat or no hat?Be sure to listen Ria’s most recent smutty endeavour, The Romantasy Coven with her Co-hosts Jess & B https://pod.link/1799664171Also follow Veronica’s Small Things Bedtime Love Stories to help you fall asleep https://pod.link/1780248056Femme On video intro & outro created by Spider-Dan, featuring the song Hard As Steel by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#NosferatuASymphonyOfHorror #Nosferatu1922 #MaxShreck #FWMurnau #BannedMovieMonth #BannedMovies #RestrictedMovies #CensoredMovies #BannedFilms #RestrictedFilms #CensoredFilms #BramStoker #Dracula #FemmeOn #TheFemmeOnCollective #TheRomantasyCoven #SmallThingsBedtimeLoveStories #PrepareForPrattle #SpiderDanAndTheSecretBores
9/26/25 • 94:11
*CONTENT WARNING! THIS PODCAST WILL FEATURE THE DISCUSSION OF THE KU KLUX KLAN, PROBLEMATIC STEREOTYPES & RACIALLY MOTIVATED VIOLENCE!!The Banned Movie Month collaboration continues! As co-hosts Tonya Todd of The Femme On Collective & Spider-Dan of The Secret Bores explore and discuss films that have been banned or restricted around the world. In each episode they will ask their guests for their uncensored opinions on censoring and whether these films should have even been banned at all? All four episodes will alternate between both channels every Friday in September, so be sure to either subscribe to Dan's Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@dan_bores?si=Bj918XgXb2JNhLzY or subscribe to his podcast on your favourite podcast app of choice. https://pod.link/danbores In this episode we’re joined by film expert Fly & Professor Tony Holt Jr. to discuss arguably the most controversial film of all time D.W. Griffith’s The Birth Of A Nation! Join us as we discuss racist revisionist history, pioneering filmmaking techniques & whether this is more or less relevant a 110 years on…Listen or watch the first time The Banned Band got together during last year’s Banned Books Week as we covered Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man on Femme On https://tinyurl.com/3rjhzkrw & Tonya’s Youtube Channel https://tinyurl.com/yeyvwk9sHead over to Tony’s link tree to see what he’s been up to since then https://linktr.ee/tonyholtjrFollow Fly on her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/flyinhd?igsh=eGRqaHU3MXE5anlmFemme On video intro & outro created by Spider-Dan, featuring the song Hard As Steel by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#TheBirthOfANation1915 #DWGriffith #WoodrowWilson #ThomasDixonJr #TheClansman #KuKluxKlan #BannedMovieMonth #BannedMovies #RestrictedMovies #CensoredMovies #BannedFilms #RestrictedFilms #CensoredFilms #FemmeOn #TheFemmeOnCollective #PrepareForPrattle #SpiderDanAndTheSecretBores
9/12/25 • 75:05
