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Stacked

Stacked is the book podcast for readers who want more from their shelves. We explore the stories and voices that often go unnoticed in traditional literary spaces; the books that shape culture, challenge our assumptions, and help us make sense of the world around us. If you're passionate about dis

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2025
Language: English

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9 Oct 2025 · 46 min

White Feminism w/ Gina Martin

Gina Martin joins us this week to discuss Koa Beck’s White Feminism ; a book that has fundamentally shifted her understanding of feminism, activism and collective liberation. With that as a jump-off point, Gina also opens up about the journey from her successful anti-upskirting campaign (which led to the passing of the Voyeurism Act in 2019) to grappling with the complexities of law reform vs. transformation We discuss; ✨ White feminism as an ideology ✨ The problems with "girl boss" and choice feminism frameworks ✨ How individualistic feminism connects to regressive movements like the trad…

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S4 · E6 · 25 Sep 2025 · 54 min
Season of Migration to the North w/ JJ Bola
JJ Bola joins us this week to discuss Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North, a book that has captivated him, and led to multiple re-reads over the last decade since he discovered it. Together, we explore the novel's dual narrative as it follows an unnamed narrator and Mustafa Sa'eed, two Sudanese men whose brushes with the West and colonial education result in a fraught exploration of displacement and otherness. We discuss: ✨ Migration as both physical and psychological displacement ✨ The ongoing effects of colonialism on contemporary society ✨ The complexities of belonging and…
S4 · E5 · 11 Sep 2025 · 37 min
Milk Fed w/ Amy Spalding
Amy Spalding, star of the BBC’s I Kissed A Girl , joins us this week for a discussion on Melissa Broder’s provocative novel Milk Fed . We explore how Broder weaves together food, faith and desire through the story of Rachel, a young Jewish woman caught in a cycle of restriction and indulgence. We also discuss; ✨Mother-daughter dynamics ✨The resurgence of diet culture, and its stronghold on women’s bodies ✨Queer desire ✨Why this book is both literary AND deeply sensual Book : MilkFed Guest : Amy Spalding You can follow Amy on Instagram @amyspalding and on TikTok @amyspalding6, and check out…
S4 · E4 · 28 Aug 2025 · 40 min
Sisters of the Yam (bell hooks) w/ Mireille Harper
Mireille C Harper, author and Editorial Director at Tonic, Bloomsbury, joins us for a conversation about bell hooks’ black feminist text Sisters of the Yam , a book that’s as relevant today as when it was published 30 years ago. Mireille shares how discovering this text in her twenties reshaped her understanding of Black womanhood, healing, and the radical act of self-care, and together, we explore why hooks' blend of theory and practical wisdom continues to resonate with us today. She also shares some insights from her decade long career in the publishing industry. We also discuss: ✨How…
S4 · E3 · 14 Aug 2025 · 29 min
Blessings w/ Tamara Lawrance
Tamara Lawrence & Amanda join us this week for a book chat about Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s beautiful debut Blessings . We explore how Ibeh captures the complexities of growing up queer in contexts that don’t always make space for you; from the tender moments of becoming, to the weight of family expectations, as well as what makes this coming-of-age story so particularly moving to us. Book : Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh Guests : Tamara Lawrence & Amanda Kingsley You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
S4 · E2 · 31 Jul 2025 · 42 min
Pride & Prejudice w/ Bolu Babalola
Bolu Babalola joins us this week to discuss love, literature, and the enduring power of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice . Bolu & Ziporah explore why Austen’s masterpiece remains the blueprint for modern romance (hello, enemies-to-lovers!), faithful screen adaptations, and how our personal circumstances and social conditions can shape our expectations for ourselves. We also discuss Bolu’s highly anticipated new release, Sweet Heat and get exclusive insights into this steamy sequel to Honey & Spice as Bolu shares what’s in store for fan-favourites Kiki and Malakai, as well as her thoughts on…
S4 · E1 · 17 Jul 2025 · 32 min
Dream Count
This season we’re kicking off with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's long-awaited novel, Dream Count . We get into Adichie's exploration of the search for romantic fulfillment and marriage as achievement in the African context. We also touch on how Adichie has shaped perceptions of African feminism and storytelling, and the evolution of her characters and themes over time….as well as how we react to them now, all things considered. Featured Book: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Guest: Amanda Kingsley You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected]…
S4 · 16 Jul 2025 · 1 min
Season 4 Trailer!
Hi friends…👀 Stacked is back with a fresh format, and the same old fun. Join us for our fourth season where we'll be joined by various guests (friends, writers, readers, publishers!) for conversations on some of their favourite reads, old and new. New episodes out every other Thursday! Don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss them. You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E10 · 25 Apr 2024 · 41 min
Zadie Smith: Beauty, Multiculturalism & NW
Join us for the last episode of season 3! We're discussing why we love our hometown fave Zadie Smith and her sprawling novels. We covered 'White Teeth', 'On Beauty' and her essay collection 'Intimations'. We also took a moment to reflect on the season and all that we've learned. Thank you for joining us along the way friends x Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on…
S3 · E9 · 18 Apr 2024 · 39 min
Akwaeke Emezi: Creativity, Heritage & Selfhood
Join us for the penultimate episode of the season as we explore identity, gender fluidity, and the power of creative expression through the works of the inimitable Akwaeke Emezi. We'll be discussing the semi-autobiographical "Freshwater," the passionate romance "You Made A Fool of Death With Your Beauty", and the memoir "Dear Senthuran." Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected]…
S3 · E8 · 11 Apr 2024 · 42 min
Angela Davis: Freedom, Politics & Prisons
This week we took a break from fiction and read the work of writer, activist and academic Angela Davis. The thing that concerned us the most was just how relevant her work is today. Join us as we discuss 'Freedom Is A Constant Struggle', 'Are Prisons Obsolete?' and 'Women, Race and Class' and how they've informed the ways we want to engage with politics and contribute to change. Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and…
S3 · E7 · 4 Apr 2024 · 39 min
Buchi Emecheta: Proverbs, Tragedy & Female Independence
This week we're discussing Buchi Emecheta who was a social worker and writer (often considered the first successful black woman novelist living in Britain after 1948). We've actually discussed her on the pod before and talked a lot about motherhood, but this episode was a great opportunity to talk about the other themes and contexts that come up in Emecheta's work like the immigrant experience in Britain during the 60s. Join us as we discuss 'In The Ditch' and 'The Bride Price'! Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios:…
S3 · E6 · 28 Mar 2024 · 43 min
Jamaica Kincaid: Family, Forgiveness & Foreign Lands
This week we read the incredible Jamaica Kincaid, Antiguan-American novelist & essayist (& gardener!), and she got us thinking about parent-child relationships, the nature of British tourism, and as always we end up circling right back to colonialism. In this episode, we discuss her debut novel, 'Lucy', her collection of short stories 'At the Bottom of the River' and her anti-colonial essay 'A Small Place' Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on…
S3 · E5 · 21 Mar 2024 · 55 min
Ocean Vuong: Love, Poetry & War
For this week's episode (coincidently landing on World Poetry Day!) we dive into the world of Vietnamese American poet and novelist Ocean Vuong, and explore some of the key themes that resonate throughout his work - the immigrant experience, the complexities of mother-child relationships, and the lingering shadows of war. In this episode, discuss Ocean Vuong's poetry collections 'Night Sky with Exit Wounds' and 'Time is a Mother', as well as his critically-acclaimed debut novel, 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.' Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked…
S3 · E4 · 14 Mar 2024 · 41 min
Zora Neale Huston: Legacy, Culture & Self-Discovery
This week, we're cracking open the pages of a truly under-appreciated legend: Zora Neale Hurston. We'll be diving into respectability politics and the complexities of her relationship with the Harlem Renaissance, her choice to write in vernacular, and the heartbreaking lack of recognition she received during her lifetime (and the work Alice Walker did to remedy this!) Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an…
S3 · 8 Mar 2024 · 49 min
Bonus Episode: Nightbloom x Africa Writes with Peace Adzo Medie
Join us for our first live episode ever in collaboration with the Africa Writes festival and the Royal African Society! We spoke to Peace Adzo Medie about her latest novel Nightbloom, the power of walks and life in Ho, Ghana. We wanted to celebrate International Women's Day with Nightbloom because it explores the strength in female friendship and we're doubly excited that it has been longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2024! Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Subscribe to our Substack: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com…
S3 · E3 · 7 Mar 2024 · 46 min
Joan Didion: Grief, Style & Purpose
Things got a little deep in the studio this week as we discussed the life and works of Joan Didion. Join us as we explore her most impactful works, including ‘Play It As It Lays’ & ’The Year of Magical Thinking’, and Ziporah comes to terms with maybe being a bit of a nihilist (and maybe that’s okay!) Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Produced by AiAi Studios: www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See…
S3 · E2 · 29 Feb 2024 · 38 min
Sally Rooney: Women, Writers & Ireland
This week we're talking all things Sally Rooney and asking ourselves where IS the beautiful world we were promised as adolescents? What we enjoy most about Sally Rooney's books is how she's able to hone in on how class impacts the details of our lives and relationships, and how she prioritises women's issues. Join us for an exploration of Ms Rooney's favourite themes, and her past life as a champion debater! (Seriously, who knew?) Follow us on instagram: thestackedpod Sign up for our newsletter: Stacked Weekly Books : Conversations With Friends, Normal People & Beautiful World Where Are You…
S3 · E1 · 22 Feb 2024 · 56 min
James Baldwin: Love, Guilt & Desire
In the first episode of the season, join us as we dig into the life and novels of THE James Baldwin: author, activist, playwright, and icon (and apparently ex-pastor). As a champion and friend of so many of our faves (Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Miles Davis, etc.) we were SO excited to discuss him and he does not disappoint! Although Ziporah does have some questions about his female characters... Books: Giovanni's Room, Go Tell It On The Mountain and Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone Produced by AiAi Studios www.aiaistudios.com https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on…
S3 · 21 Feb 2024 · 1 min
Season 3 Trailer!
Amanda and Ziporah are back! Join us for season three of Stacked, where we dive into the lives of literary giants like James Baldwin, Joan Didion, and Zadie Smith. This season isn't just about their writing, but the unique experiences that fuelled their words. Think insightful chats, thought-provoking discussions, and a deeper dive into how literature shapes who we are....as well as a bit of fun along the way! You can find Stacked wherever you listen to your podcasts, and don't forget to subscribe so you're notified when the new season drops! Contact at us [email protected] Stacked -…
21 Dec 2023 · 41 min
Bonus Episode: 2023 Reading Wrap-up
Hi friends! Did you miss us? Join hosts Amanda & Ziporah for a special end-of-year reading wrap up as we look back on 2023...and what a year it's been. We dive into our Top 3 books of the year, as well as the reading habits we've picked up (and might have to leave in 2023). Tune in for honest conversation on the current state of the world and how it's affected our reading, the authors we've added to our shelves for 2024, and a not-to-be-missed sermon from Amanda on the importance of delayed gratification. Stick around till the end for updates on Season 3, and in the meantime, happy holidays!…
S2 · E12 · 20 Jul 2023 · 44 min
Revolutionary Books
It's the final episode of the season! This week we're talking about the books that have revolutionised us personally in some way and also revolutionary books as a genre. Join us as we discuss whether it's important to read the books that have revolutionised the world and constructed society as we know it today and look out for some recommendations like Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Davis and How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney! Thank you so much for joining us this season, we've loved sharing these discussions with you Watch out for Season 3! Contact us at…
S2 · E11 · 13 Jul 2023 · 47 min
The Poetry Episode
This week we're talking about poetry! Join us for a conversation on some of our favourite poems, and poets such as Warsan Shire, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, John Agard and much more. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E10 · 6 Jul 2023 · 53 min
It Ends With Booktok
This week, join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as we talk about the significant and impressive impact that Booktok has had on the publishing industry, and also discuss one of its darlings...Colleen Hoover! We read 'It Ends With Us', and hilarity ensues, but so does an enlightening conversation about 'bad' love, self-love, and the nature of forgiveness. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios -…
S2 · E9 · 29 Jun 2023 · 40 min
Literary Blindspots
Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah this week as they discuss their literary blindspots (the perspectives we miss when we cling to the genres, contexts and archetypes we're used to) and how they plan on moving towards a more holistic library. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at…
S2 · E8 · 22 Jun 2023 · 43 min
Beige Flag Books
This week hosts Amanda & Ziporah discuss classics such as 'Lolita' by Vladamir Nabokov, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by JD Salinger and 'Infinite Jest' by David Foster Wallace as they question whether something really can be considered a 'red flag book', and if so, what (if anything) does it say about the reader? Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You…
S2 · E7 · 15 Jun 2023 · 45 min
Children's Lit: Roald Dahl & The Gang
This week we're throwing it all the way back to our childhood faves (Roald Dahl, CS Lewis, Jacqueline Wilson, 'Lemony Snicket', etc.) and talking about why we loved them! Join us as we also discuss the books we would recommend for ourselves in retrospect and children today in general. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram…
8 Jun 2023 · 8 min
Bonus Episode: Our Father, by our Amanda
This week Stacked is taking a break from regularly scheduled programming to share Amanda's short story 'Our Father'. Hope you enjoy! Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E6 · 1 Jun 2023 · 46 min
The Case For Self-Help
Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they address why they are not drawn to traditional self-help books, their concerns about the genre and share other (and probably better) ways to seek out self-development in books. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on…
S2 · E5 · 25 May 2023 · 42 min
The Short Story Episode
Join hosts Amanda and Ziporah as they discuss and reminisce over some of their favourite short stories (covering stories from writers like Angela Carter, Alice Walker and Tobias Wolff) while they try to figure out exactly what it is about short fiction they find so compelling. Contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram at: Stacked - https://www.instagram.com/thestackedpod/ Amanda - https://www.instagram.com/amandaafuaa/ Ziporah - https://www.instagram.com/blackandbound/ Credits: AiAi Studios - https://www.instagram.com/aiai.studios/ You can find us on Instagram…

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Publisher: Stacked
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2025
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