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The Turn On

263 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

The Turn On is produced and co-hosted by sex educator Erica Easter and me, author and Black joy advocate Kenrya Rankin. It uses literary erotica as a jumping off point to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.

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Season 5 | Episode 11 | End of the Road

September 14, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya say goodbye. They still love y'all, though. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-11-end-of-the-road. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTurnOnPodca...

Season 5 | Double Dippin' | S2, E6 | I Will Survive

August 31, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.  This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Episode 6. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read an excerpt from "Forbidden" by Beverly Jenkins and talk about finding—and living into—your life's purpose. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to ...

Season 5 | Double Dippin' | S2, E4 | Second Time Around

August 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.  This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Episode 4. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from Tasha Harrison's "A Taste of Her Own Medicine" and discuss their complicated relationship with hand jobs, dating after divorce and the art of picking good part...

Season 5 | Double Dippin' | S2 Q3 | The Casting Couch

August 03, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.  This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Quickie 3 of The Turn On. In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya cast a few of this season's books with known and unknown stars. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on ...

Season 5 | Double Dippin' | S1, E1.5 | The Turn On x Leone Ross

July 20, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. This week, we're revisiting Season 1, Episode 1.5 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya interview Leone Ross, author of "Come Let Us Sing Anyway." We talk inspiration, first times and the world leader we're sure has never, ever been present while a woman was having an org...

Season 5 | Episode 10.5 | The Turn On x Claire Kann

July 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Author Claire Kann about finding motivation wherever you can, the link between horror and anxiety, taking back your agency, trying not to write a villain, communicating boundaries without being mean and revelin...

Season 5 | Episode 10 | Damn Good Friends

June 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "The Romantic Agenda" by Claire Kann and talk asexuality, aromanticism, heteronormative conditioning, love bombing, and balancing platonic and romantic relationships. Resources Book, "The Romantic Agenda" by Cla...

Season 5 | Episode 9.5 | The Turn On x Chi Love

June 08, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to matchmaker and dating expert Chi Love about  inviting love into your life, the importance of compatibility before chemistry, trying different things to get different results, mental health and dating, arranged ...

Season 5 | Episode 9 | Saving All My Love For You

May 25, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "His Only Wife" by Peace Medie and talk about family bullshit, the lessons we teach our children about love, the sexiness of confident decision making and refusing to make "the best" out of a bad situation. Resou...

Season 5 | Episode 9 | Saving All My Love For You

May 25, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "His Only Wife" by Peace Medie and talk about family bullshit, the lessons we teach our children about love, the sexiness of confident decision making and refusing to make "the best" out of a bad situation. Resou...

Season 5 | Episode 8.5 | The Turn On x Katrina Jackson

May 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to author Katrina Jackson about Black academia, creating what we want to see, the glorious intentionality of polyamorous relationships,  writing internal conflict and happy-for-nows, stepping away from grind cultu...

Season 5 | Episode 8 | Come Over

April 27, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya are reading "Looking" by Katrina Jackson and talking about evolving relationships, expanding dating horizons and beardfishing. Resources Book, "Looking" by Katrina Jackson | Patreon Author, Katrina Jackson | Website...

Season 5 | Episode 7.5 | The Turn On x Jamila White

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to psychic Jamila White about fish dreams, the ways intuition shows up, how to practice energy hygiene, tapping into your own intuitive intelligence, setting boundaries with our ancestors and how connecting with y...

Season 5 | Episode 7.5 | The Turn On x Jamila White

April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to psychic Jamila White about fish dreams, the ways intuition shows up, how to practice energy hygiene, tapping into your own intuitive intelligence, setting boundaries with our ancestors and how connecting with y...

Season 5 | Episode 7 | So Icy

March 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Private Affair" by A.C. Arthur and talk about the universality of pooping, crystal pussy Twitter, not pathologizing lack of sexual desire, what our parents taught us about love and the narcissistic urge to rewr...

Season 5 | Episode 6.5 | The Turn On x Julienne L.

March 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to educator Julienne L. about teaching during the pandemic, "Bad Boys 3" to as a dating tool, what we've learned about ourselves since 2020, eliminating stigma around taking meds for mental health, shape shifting ...

Season 5 | Episode 6 | I Wanna Dance With Somebody

March 02, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Sabrina B. Scales' "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" and talk pandemic mess, capitalism, innovation and the ways we are all connected. Resources Book, "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" by Sabrina B. Scal...

Season 5 | Episode 6 | I Wanna Dance With Somebody

March 02, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Sabrina B. Scales' "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" and talk pandemic mess, capitalism, innovation and the ways we are all connected. Resources Book, "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" by Sabrina B. Scal...

Season 5 | Episode 5.5 | The Turn On x Teju Adisa-Farrar

February 16, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to writer and geographer Teju Adisa-Farrar about environmental racism, why what we wear matters, breaking the habit of negotiating our worth, how our bodies impact the ways we move through the world, and how racis...

Season 5 | Episode 5 | Mama Used to Say

February 02, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon and talk about environmental racism, being in community with other Black people, so-called "Black Identity Extremists," Black Republicans, the value of unlikeable protagonist...

Season 5 | Episode 5 | Mama Used to Say

February 02, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people. In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon and talk about environmental racism, being in community with other Black people, so-called "Black Identity Extremists," Black Republicans, the value of unlikeable protagonist...

Season 5 | Mid-Season Announcement

January 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 937 KB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.  This week, Erica and Kenrya let the people know that they are slowing down a bit. Back next week with a new, full episode! You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts...

Season 5 | Mid-Season Announcement

January 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 937 KB

The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.  This week, Erica and Kenrya let the people know that they are slowing down a bit. Back next week with a new, full episode! You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts...

Season 5 | Episode 4.5 | The Turn On x Benji Hart

January 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author, artist and educator Benji Hart about the malleability of gender; the need for expansive, affirmative language around gender identity; art as healing and sustaining practice; collaboration as a pathway to Black liberation; the origins of voguing as a queer Black art form and the ingeniousness of our ancestors. Resources Guest, Benji Hart | Website | Instagram | Twitter  Books films and people mentioned in this episode: "And The Category Is: Insi...

Season 5 | Episode 4 | The Secret Garden

January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Masquerade" by Anne Shade and talk the queerness of the Harlem Renaissance, the twin menaces of classism and colorism, the importance of community care, the beauty of hearing from ​queer elders, and talking to kids about racism and heterosexism so they (hopefully) won't be assholes. Resources Book, "Masquerade" by Anne Shade| Bookshop | Amazon Author, Anne Shade | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Black Trans Travel Fund | Web...

Season 5 | Quickie 42 | This is Your Sex Life...With Corene Lavhan

January 05, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mommy Hour podcast host Corene Lavhan about ​sex after childbirth, raiding the kids' snacks post-sex and chasing your happy. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-quickie-42-this-is-your-sex-lifewith-corene-lavhan. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod Facebook: ...

Season 5 | Quickie 42 | This is Your Sex Life...With Corene Lavhan

January 05, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mommy Hour podcast host Corene Lavhan about ​sex after childbirth, raiding the kids' snacks post-sex and chasing your happy. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-quickie-42-this-is-your-sex-lifewith-corene-lavhan. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod Facebook: ...

Season 5 | Quickie 41 | This is Your Sex Life...With Jodie Slaughter

December 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author and show fave Jodie Slaughter about the joys of lube, antidepressants and orgasms, being a pillow princess, why terrible people are always willing to jump into relationships and why you need an Aries on your team. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-quickie-41-this-is-your-sex-lifewith-jodie-slaughter. Connect With The Turn On Websi...

Season 5 | Quickie 40 | This Is Your Sex Life...with Sheree L. Greer

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author and cousin of the show Sheree L. Greer about the terrors of patriarchy, the importance of processing trauma, the intricacies of low-stakes hook ups, the importance of reciprocity, hating-ass pets and communication as aphrodisiac. Content warning: sexual abuse You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-quickie-40-this-is-your-sex-lifewith-sh...

Season 5 | Quickie 39 | Storytime: E + The Dom

December 15, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

​This week, Erica and Kenrya talk about E's experience with a professional dom, overcoming hang ups around hiring sex workers and the importance of aftercare. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-quickie-39-storytime-e-the-dom. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Season 5 | Episode 3.5 | The Turn On x Jacquelyn R.

December 08, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mom of My Mom creator Jacquelyn R. about moving back home to care for her mother, building a community for caregivers, learning how to meet her own needs and how she finds joy every day. Resources Guest, Jacquelyn R.: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Book, "You Make Me Feel" by Tucora Monique | Amazon Author, Tucora Monique | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Jacquelyn's Recommendations: "Born a Crime: Stories from a So...

Season 5 | Episode 3 | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya read Tucora Monique's "You Make Me Feel" and talk about riding for your homies, the ugliness of respectability and why sometimes, someone being "romantic" is just a code word for disrespecting your boundaries. Word. Resources Book, "You Make Me Feel" by Tucora Monique | Amazon Author, Tucora Monique | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Ball Gag You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.th...

Season 5 | Episode 2.5 | The Turn On x Glenise Kinard-Moore

November 24, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to VDOM creator Glenise Kinard-Moore about running toward what you're afraid of; learning as you go; the space where intimacy, queerness and disability intersect; using technology to "make the most incredible dick ever" and the future of sex. Resources Guest, Glenise Kindard-Moore: Website | Instagram | Twitter Book, "Stiff" (Heavy on the D Book 1) | Amazon Author, Stephanie Nicole Norris | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Glenise's Recommendatio...

Season 5 | Episode 2 | Trading Places

November 17, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya read "Stiff" by Stephanie Nicole Norris and talk about tech-enabled sex clubs, dating someone's representative, giving threesomes as "gifts," pronoun autonomy, enthusiastic consent and opting out of teaching folks how to be better. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-2-trading-places. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonp...

Season 5 | Episode 2 | Trading Places

November 17, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya read "Stiff" by Stephanie Nicole Norris and talk about tech-enabled sex clubs, dating someone's representative, giving threesomes as "gifts," pronoun autonomy, enthusiastic consent and opting out of teaching folks how to be better. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-2-trading-places. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonp...

Season 5 | Episode 1.5 | The Turn On x Dr. Lanice Avery

November 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Dr. Lanice Avery about who's going to save Black women (spoiler: it's us); being our whole, expansive selves; the importance of nurturing friendships with other women; leaning into our unexpected strengths; the virtues of being a curious bitch; and getting off and getting free. Resources Guest, Lanice Avery | la4gd (at) virginia.edu | Twitter Book, "Four Letter Word: (After Hours Book 1)" | Amazon Author, Ava Freeman | Website | Instagram | Twitter Dr. A...

Season 5 | Episode 1 | Sure Thing

November 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya read Ava Freeman's “Four Letter Word” and talk flagrant flirting, hiding shit from your friends, ghosting, interactions with exes and dating folks with zero previous romantic relationship experience.  You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-1-sure-thing. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPod...

Season 4 | Quickie 38 | The Turn On x adrienne maree brown

October 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

​This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author adrienne maree brown about "Pleasure Activism," the distinct joy of writing fiction, growing a pleasureful life, learning in public, what the Black kink community can teach us about negotiating intimacy, the joys of integrating your sexual self with your other selves, navigating disability and sex and why we're so damn grateful that Black people write books. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this ep...

Season 4 | Quickie 37 | So Many Questions!

October 20, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya ask each other a bunch of hella personal questions—the words "gooch," "trap lord with a big booty" and "so fuckin' joyful" were all uttered—and share the answers with y'all. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/quickie-37-so-many-questions. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod ...

Quickie 37 | So Many Questions!

October 20, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This week, Erica and Kenrya ask each other a bunch of hella personal questions—the words "gooch," "trap lord with a big booty" and "so fuckin' joyful" were all uttered—and share the answers with y'all. You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/quickie-37-so-many-questions. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod ...

Season 4 | Double Dippin' S3, E8 | Family Affair

October 13, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

​This week, we're revisiting Season 3, Episode 8 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read from Jodie Slaughter's "White Whiskey Bargain" and talk about Black Appalachia, masturbation, vulnerability and why consent is so damn sexy. Resources Book, "White Whiskey Bargain" by Jodie Slaughter: Bookshop | Amazon Author, Jodie Slaughter: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook What's Turning Us On: Egg Toy You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this e...

Season 4 | Double Dippin' S2, Ep 1 | The Weekend

October 06, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

This week, we're revisiting Season 2, Episode 1 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read Katrina Jackson's "From Scratch" and talk fat bodies, dating police officers and polyamorous relationships. Resources Book, "From Scratch (Welcome to Sea Port Book 1)": Amazon The triad in "From Scratch" also appears in "Her Christmas Cookie (Welcome to Sea Port Book 4)": Amazon Author, Katrina Jackson: Twitter | Instagram Personality test You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everyt...

Season 4 | Double Dippin' S1, E10 | My Boo

September 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

​This week, we're revisiting Season 1, Episode 10 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read Song of Solomon from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible and discuss sex and religion, feminism and race. Resources Book: Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version: Amazon You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-4-double-dippin-s1-e10-my-boo. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://...

Season 4 | Double Dippin' S1, E1 | What What In The Butt

September 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

This week, we're revisiting Episode 1 of The Turn On. Erica and Kenrya read "Drag," a story from Leone Ross' "Come Let Us Sing Anyway," then—in honor of our first episode—we spill about some very special first times. Resources Book, "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": IndieBound | Amazon Author, Leone Ross: Website | Instagram | Twitter "What What (In the Butt)," by Samwell K's Lube E's Lube Restraints Vibrating anal plug G-spot wand You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to e...

Season 4 | Episode 10.5 | The Turn On x Trystan Cotten

September 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Trystan Cotten—gender studies professor and founder and managing editor of Transgress Press—about the fluidity of gender, building Black cultural institutions, how collectives can help Black trans folks overcome some of the barriers to publishing their work, and the beauty of romantic relationships between trans men and cishet women. Resources Guest, Trystan Cotten | Facebook | Twitter Transgress Press | Website | Use code TRANS for...

Season 4 | Episode 10 | Never Keeping Secrets

September 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Vicissitudes" by Kim Green and talk about the beauty of imperfect characters, how to balance mustering up grace with not being harmed by assholes, how body image can impact intimacy, the violence of transphobia and the unpredictability of grief. Resources Book, "Vicissitudes" by Kim Green | Bookshop | Amazon Author, Kim Green | Website | Instagram | Twitter​ Listener Survey Clap Cleats | Use code THETURNON for 10% off your order Yo...

Season 4 | Episode 9.5 | The Turn On x Michelle B.

September 01, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Michelle B. about what ethical non-monogamists can teach us all about maintaining healthy relationships, what it looks like to have multiple partners during the pandemic, getting off the relationship escalator and leaving the dating scarcity mindset behind. Resources Book, "Be Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance Novella" by Savannah J. Frierson | Amazon Author, Savannah J. Frierson | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook "Unequal ...

Season 4 | Episode 9 | Just a Friend

August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Be Mine" by Savannah J. Frierson and talk about ethical non-monogamy, managing multiple partners, turning off the "cool girl" BS, the joys of being taken care of and the importance of highlighting the sweet before. Oh, and E apologizes to all the people she's half-ass kissed before. Resources Book, "Be Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance Novella" by Savannah J. Frierson | Amazon Author, Savannah J. Frierson | Website | Instagram | Twitt...

Season 4 | Episode 9 | Just a Friend

August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "Be Mine" by Savannah J. Frierson and talk about ethical non-monogamy, managing multiple partners, turning off the "cool girl" BS, the joys of being taken care of and the importance of highlighting the sweet before. Oh, and E apologizes to all the people she's half-ass kissed before. Resources Book, "Be Mine: An Interracial Poly Romance Novella" by Savannah J. Frierson | Amazon Author, Savannah J. Frierson | Website | Instagram | Twitt...

Season 4 | Episode 8.5 | The Turn On x Stefanie Brown James

August 18, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to The Collective co-founder Stefanie Brown James about electing Black women to office, the virtues of dating younger people, things that have overstayed their welcome and the rest of the infamous Tae Bo story. Resources Guest, Stefanie Brown James | The Collective PAC | Twitter | Instagram Book, "Being Hospitable" by Meka James | Bookshop | Amazon Author, Meka James | Website | Twitter| Instagram | Facebook Listener Survey You can ...

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