Podcasts by Mostly Lit

God Stays Petty from 2019-02-25T05:00

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Happy New NEW Year! from 2019-02-04T06:00

Welcome back to Mostly Lit! Happy New Year!

We're back AGAIN for a brand new series of Mostly Lit and we have new segments for you this year!

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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: Podcast-In-Residence 2018 from 2018-11-12T03:00:08

Welcome back to a SPECIAL Mostly Lit episode!In October, Mostly Lit took up its position as Podcast-In-Residence at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival! Have a listen to t...

Mostly Lit Live @ BFI: Get Out from 2018-11-05T03:00:07

Welcome back to Mostly Lit Live @ BFIWe discuss Zadie Smith's Short Story 'Crazy They Call Me'And film 'Get Out' at the BFI. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!-----------...

Did You March, though?: Washington Black, Zamunda and Revolution from 2018-10-29T19:20:29

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Esi Edugyan’s Man Booker Shortlisted book, Washington Black. We also talk about intimacy, Halloween and the cultural relevance of Coming To Americ...

Mostly Lit Live ft Lenny Henry at Cheltenham Lit Fest from 2018-10-15T07:05:01

Welcome back to Mostly Lit LIVE. This week, we speak to Black British icon, Lenny Henry, as we discuss Stephen King's 'On Writing', diversity in publishing and industry, writing memoir and the impo...

Their Eyes Were Watching Who Now?: Massages, Rise Up and Tea Cake from 2018-10-08T02:00:09

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Their Eyes Were Watching God, @JudeBlay's book on Stormzy 'Rise Up, Arinze Kene's Misty play and other elements of Black British achievement this ...

Oscar's Brief Life from 2018-10-01T02:00:09

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, the Junot Diaz controversy, Merky Books' first publication, how to be STILL and more. Not one to miss!Rememb...

Who's Got The Power? - Live From London Pod Fest from 2018-09-24T02:00:06

Welcome back to Mostly Lit Live at King's Place!Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

No Man Is An Island from 2018-09-17T02:00:06

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!Trigger Warning!: Mental health discussion at the beginning of the show that may be disturbing for some listeners. SKIP 10mins if you wish to not hear. This week, we spea...

The Many Faces of Jay Gatsby from 2018-09-10T07:26:54

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week, we speak The Great Gatsby, brilliant writing, mortality, the afterlife and the respectability politics around the term 'boujie'. Not one to miss!Remember to RA...

Autumn Reads? No Problem, No Problem! from 2018-09-03T06:02:38

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!Autumn Reads!Books:New Testament - Jerhico BrownBecoming - Michelle ObamaHow To Stop Time - Matt Haig How To Love A Jamaican - Alexia Arthurs Paris Echo - Sebastian Faulk...

Kissing Palms? from 2018-08-20T09:45:11

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week, we speak Romeo and Juliet, whether Shakespeare is still necessary, the problematicness of Mean Girls and shout out to Stormzy! Not one to miss!Remember to RATE...

Can You Be Black And... from 2018-08-13T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk Black radicalism with academic Kehinde Andrews, and his book 'Back To Black'.We talk Black radical thought, Pan Africanism, Western economics, and being...

Your Wealth Has Increased! from 2018-08-06T09:24:39

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, the politics of gender, the power of names and why we need to look for the magic in all of us! Not one...

Be True. Be Ravenclaw. from 2018-07-30T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, why we do relationships all wrong, Guy Gunaratne on the Man Booker Long List and why we shouldn't hide o...

Glory Be To Gawd from 2018-07-23T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky, anxiety coping mechanisms, going back home and the state of Bridget Jones.Not one to miss!Remember to...

Mandela Forever ft Ndaba Mandela from 2018-07-15T16:23:16

To celebrate 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela, this week we were joined by the inspiring Ndaba Mandela to discuss his new book, Going To The Mountain: Life Lessons from my Grandfather. W...

Self Reliance. from 2018-07-09T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we talk about self-reliance, #Merky Books, Supernatural dramas and whether we are really non-conformists. Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE...

All About Love from 2018-07-02T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit live at Last Word! at Roundhouse London! Not one to miss!Remember to RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE!Enjoy!--------------------------------------------------------------------...

The Multi-Hyphenates ft Emma Gannon from 2018-06-25T08:06

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we speak to author, journalist, broadcaster, podcaster and multi-talented extraordinaire Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method!We discuss burnout, gene...

Oh My God, Becky?! ft Gabourey Sidibe from 2018-06-18T02:00:04

Welcome back to Mostly Lit!This week we speak to author and actress. Gabourey Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) about her new book, This Is Just My Face, Try Not To Stare while on her UK tour! We discuss spiri...

Your Utmost Happiness ft Arundhati Roy from 2018-06-11T07:56:29

This week we speak to author Arundhati Roy about her second book, Ministry of Utmost Happiness in a rare and first time ever conversation on a podcast!We discuss spirituality, geo-politics, culture...

The Terrible ft Yrsa Daley-Ward from 2018-06-04T18:24:01

Welcome Back! This week we speak to writer, poet and performer Yrsa Daley-Ward, about her latest memoir 'The Terrible' released on Tuesday 6th June. We discuss religion, sexuality, grief and our ro...

We Are Home from 2018-05-28T02:00:02

We come to you live from Waterstones. Enjoy!Music by: @StuffDeejSays----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet ...

The Hidden Figure from 2018-05-14T09:00:52

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we discuss the nuances of Black Britishness vs African Americaness with our guest Jamia Wilson (@jamiaw)the author of Young, Gifted and Black: Meet ...

Dry Cries And Thanos from 2018-05-07T09:19:46

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!Books that made us cry. Happy cry. Ugly cry. Thug cry. *Spoilers throughout the episode. You were warned* Make sure to comment, subscribe and share!----------...

Mostly Pirate! Ft Sam Conniff from 2018-04-30T09:00:47

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!We are being more pirate this week, joined by Captain and ex-CEO of Livity and Dubplate Drama @SamConniff who gives the Mostly Lit trio quite the pep talk!Let...

Delete Tweets? I'd Prefer Not To. from 2018-04-23T08:00:13

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we discuss Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener, the phrase 'I'd prefer not to', resisting the status quo and celebrities deleting tweets! (With...

Mad And Furious ft Guy Gunaratne from 2018-04-16T08:09:29

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we’re joined by author of In Our Mad and Furious City, Guy Gunaratne, as we discuss the inner workings of young London, Meryl Streep and should we c...

Learning From a Scholar ft Courttia Newland from 2018-04-09T10:44:29

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we’re joined by the amazing author, Courttia Newland.He talks to us about how he came to write The Scholar, class wars, the working class narrative...

Spring Reads! from 2018-04-02T09:31:33

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! Derek is EeyoreRai is TiggerAlex is PoohWho are you? It's our reading list episode - Spring Reads! Let us know thoughts. Music by: @StuffDeejSays-----------...

Stay With Me ft Ayobami Adebayo from 2018-03-26T13:22:28

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!The trio are joined by author of 'Stay With Me' Ayobami Adebayo (@ayobamiadebayo)Let's get into it! ----------------Get involved!Don't forget to tweet us your...

In The Cut ft Inua Ellams from 2018-03-19T19:57:52

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week we have writer, playwright and poet @InuaEllams in our chair. We talk to him about his play The Barbershop Chronicles, his travels and what school ...

Black Lives Matter ft Patrisse Khan-Cullors from 2018-03-12T14:08:34

This week we had the pleasure of being joined by the remarkable activist and author, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter and co-author of When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black...

Women Are Mad, Men Are Crazy ft Azryah from 2018-03-04T22:57:39

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week, it's the beginnings of International Women's Month, and we have @_Azryah in the studio talking to us about women, relationships and the way that pa...

The Pieces of Me ft Aimee Felone from 2018-02-26T10:01:01

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week, we're speaking about identity and what that means in all white spaces with @AimeeFelone, co-founder of children's publisher @_KnightsOfWe also spea...

Are You Done? from 2018-02-19T10:42:30

WAKANDA FOREVER! This week:Rai is triggered.Alex thinks it's important.Derek's lips are shut.This week we ask: Do you chase unrequited loves? Do you have patience with yourself? This week's book: S...

Mostly Lurrrveeee from 2018-02-12T10:40:40

Welcome to a new Valentines Day episode of Mostly Lit!This week:Rai believes it's logical.Alex thinks it's spiritual.Derek says mind your business.This week we ask: Do you believe in soul mates? Th...

Home Fire In The Booth! from 2018-02-05T13:25:39

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week's book: Home Fire - Kamila Shamsie.This week's 'flic' - Black Panther (Anticipating the Hype) Thoughts!This week:Rai is walking in the spirit.Alex h...

"Rooting For Everybody Black" from 2018-01-29T10:00:31

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week's book: Killology by Gary Owen's @RoyalCourt and @ShermanTheatre production.This week's 'flic' - Get Out and Oscar Nomination Thoughts! This week:Ra...

Don't Wanna Get This Baaabaay! An Ode to Seal. from 2018-01-22T09:42:05

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week's book: If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor (Twitter: @jon_mcgregor)This week's 'flic' - Black Mirror Season 1 - Fifteen Billion M...

Hurtling All The Way Down from 2018-01-15T10:01:13

Welcome to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week's book: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (Twitter: @johngreen) This week's film: Bright This week the trio is a duo, but we're still lit! Rai...

The New Odyssey from 2018-01-08T09:59:26

Happy New Year and Welcome to the first episode of the year! This week's book: Homer's OdysseyThis week the trio are back with a brand new episode for the year. Rai explores her obsession with Circ...

Mostly Litmas! Christmas Reads, Resolutions and 2018 Goals! from 2017-12-25T11:26:16

Merry Christmas!! This week the trio are bringing you a Christmas message filled with love, laughter and books! What are you reading this Christmas?Which books remind you of winter?And find out wha...

Are You Free? from 2017-12-11T10:05:48

This week, the trio discuss Existentialism. Are you free? What does freedom look like to you? Also, we ask about Black 'mediocrity', is it valid? Rai is certain. Alex is unsure. Derek's thinks it's...

When Will You Grow Up?! from 2017-12-04T15:17:58

This week, the trio discusses Junot Diaz's 'Drown', the new 'Black' Queen, Jay-Z's confession and books to find your inner calm, and inner child!Adolescence...Rai wanted money.Alex wanted to escape...

Getting Published ft. #WriteNowLive (London) from 2017-11-30T11:04:55

BONUS EPISODE: What a better way to end National Novel Writing Month, than to collaborate with Penguin Random House UK and WriteNow! Today we have an exciting episode in collaboration with Penguin ...

Black To The Future! from 2017-11-27T06:58:43

This week, the trio discuss Nnedi Orkafor's 'Binti' and look at the 'Africa of the Future, Stormzy's apology and productivity hacks! Rai's the star. Alex is kickstarting. Derek's gassed.Get involve...

No More Mr. English ft Nikesh Shukla from 2017-11-20T21:09:47

This week it’s all about language and books that remind us of childhood stories and childhood voices. This week the trio are joined by author and editor Nikesh Shukla, as he discusses his books as ...

This Is Love, I Guess? from 2017-11-13T10:29:50

This week, the trio discuss Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' and question theories of life. Rai's being humble.Alex is doing it. Derek's not on job.Join them for their new segment, stay tuned to find ...

What Kind of Reader Are You? from 2017-11-06T10:11:51

This week, the trio discuss what it takes to be a 'good reader'. Rai says she's impatient with it. Alex says he's slower. Derek says he does it twice.Join them for their new segment, stay tuned to ...

Don't Play With Demons! from 2017-10-30T13:10:45

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Ghostly Lit mwahahahah"What's Your Favourite Scary Story!?!This week, we are discussing scary and thrilling storiesDerek hears the Last TrumpRai cannot jump...

Mostly Lit Live @ The Roundhouse from 2017-10-23T07:19:03

Mostly Lit Live @ The RoundhouseWelcome back to a new episode of Mostly Lit!This week's episode is a special one. It's a recording of our live show at The Roundhouse's 'And Now What?' Festival. Fea...

Finding A Name For Myself from 2017-10-16T06:13:46

Finding A Name For Myself Welcome back to a new episode of Mostly Lit! This week we have an ACTUAL episode on feminism with Rai in the studio!Rai questions what role language and sexuality has.Der...

Mama Can’t Find No Man! from 2017-10-09T11:17:22

And we’re back for a brand new season of Mostly Lit!This week, we are discussing literature from the ‘hood’ with a focus on Mama Can’t Raise No Man and The Good Immigrant.Derek found a new love in ...