The Turn On
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsThe 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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Episode 3.5 | The Turn On x Carol Taylor
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn Episode 3.5 of The Turn On, we interview Carol Taylor, editor of "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires," and take a deep dive into the origin story of the groundbreaking "Brown Sugar" series. STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https://amzn.to/2XUTl0Y EDITOR: Carol Taylor: http://www.brownsugarbooks.com You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-3_5-...
Season 1 | Episode 3.5 | The Turn On x Carol Taylor
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn Episode 3.5 of The Turn On, we interview Carol Taylor, editor of "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires," and take a deep dive into the origin story of the groundbreaking "Brown Sugar" series. STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https://amzn.to/2XUTl0Y EDITOR: Carol Taylor: http://www.brownsugarbooks.com You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-3_5-...
Episode 3 | Anywhere
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn Episode 3 of The Turn On, we read "Luzette” by Darrell Dawsey, which appears in Carol Taylor's "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires." Then we reminisce about all the moments when we had no choice but to give into our own secret desires, location be damned. STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https://amzn.to/2XUTl0Y EDITOR: Carol Taylor: http://www.brownsugarbooks.com You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this ep...
Season 1 | Episode 3 | Anywhere
July 31, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn Episode 3 of The Turn On, we read "Luzette” by Darrell Dawsey, which appears in Carol Taylor's "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires." Then we reminisce about all the moments when we had no choice but to give into our own secret desires, location be damned. STORY: Luzette, by Darrell Dawsey BOOK: "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": https://amzn.to/2XUTl0Y EDITOR: Carol Taylor: http://www.brownsugarbooks.com You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this ep...
Episode 2.5 | The Turn On x Feminista Jones
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn Episode 2.5 of The Turn On, we talk to "Push the Button" author Feminsta Jones about BDSM, labels and building community. BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-2_5-the-turn-on-x-feminista-jones. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @Th...
Season 1 | Episode 2.5 | The Turn On x Feminista Jones
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn Episode 2.5 of The Turn On, we talk to "Push the Button" author Feminsta Jones about BDSM, labels and building community. BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-2_5-the-turn-on-x-feminista-jones. Connect With The Turn On Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com Instagram: @Th...
Episode 2 | Computer Love
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 2 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from “Push the Button” by Feminsta Jones. Then we talk about our own experiences with dominant and submissive roles in relationships. BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-2-computer-love Connect With The Turn On Website: http://w...
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Computer Love
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 2 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from “Push the Button” by Feminsta Jones. Then we talk about our own experiences with dominant and submissive roles in relationships. BOOK: "Push the Button": https://amzn.to/2jML9Nn AUTHOR: Feminista Jones: http://feministajones.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-2-computer-love Connect With The Turn On Website: http://w...
Episode 1 | What, What, In The Butt
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn Episode 1 of The Turn On, we 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. BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-1-what-what-in-the-butt Connect With The Turn On Website: ht...
Season 1 | Episode 1 | What, What, In The Butt
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn Episode 1 of The Turn On, we 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. BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-1-what-what-in-the-butt Connect With The Turn On Website: ht...
Season 1 | Episode 1.5 | The Turn On x Leone Ross
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn Episode 1.5 of The Turn On, we interview writer 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 orgasm. BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-1_5-the-t...
Episode 1.5 | The Turn On x Leone Ross
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn Episode 1.5 of The Turn On, we interview writer 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 orgasm. BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/ You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-1_5-the-t...
Episode 0 | Trailer
June 17, 2019 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBThe Turn On is a podcast for Black people who want to get off. To open their minds. To learn. To be part of a community. To show that we love and have sex too, and it doesn’t have to be political or scandalous or dirty. Unless we want it to be. Join us each week as we read a sexy piece of Black erotica, chop it up with the mind behind the literature, give y’all way too much information about our sex lives, and share some tips and tricks you might want to incorporate the next time you get it...