I'm Not A Peach Crayon

This time, on "I'm Not a Peach Crayon." The sisters discuss a random find from award-winning directors Coodie and Chike. Soul City is an anthology series in the vein of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt that exposes the multicultural world of a select American city and its urban population through the lens of psychological horror stories. Season One is set in New Orleans. 

This time, Kristen and Esha return to the land of Orïsha in Children of Virture and Vengance, the sequel to author Tomi Adeyemi's best selling book, Children of Blood and Bone.  Now that Zélie and Amari have succeeded in bringing magic back, they learn that the real battle is about to begin. With characters that are more alive than words on a page, Tomi reminds us of what it is to be human. S...

We've been cooped up for months. It's hot. The locals are "going crazy", killing people and eating their flesh, and the recently deceased are returning to life.💀 Wait...that last part hasn't happened yet. Things get a little too hot in July with Juan de los Muertos. The first Cuban Zombie flick that shows how resilient POC can be; and as a satirical comedy of life in Cuba under Castro, it totally...

Kristen and Esha welcome you back to the land of Orleans, where beauty reigns as an iron fist wrapped in a silk glove. In the sequel to the NY Times bestseller The Belles, author Dhonielle Clayton reunites readers with Camille, Edel, and Remy in The Everlasting Rose . Now labeled fugitives by the crown, Kristen and Esha examine Camille and Edel's race to save their sisters as it correlates to Blac...

Theeeeey're back. The sisters have returned after a brief hiatus to discuss aliens, hoodie horror and the current ish going down in the world right now. Attack the Block is a 2011 British sci-fi, comedy, horror film (**deep breath**) written and directed by Joe Cornish and starring John Boyega, Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, and Luke Treadaway. The film centers on a group of teenage boys who have to...

"They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise." In the land of Orisha the memory of magic is ever present. In this episode Kristen and Esha discuss the book Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. The "new J.K. Rowling," Tomi weaves a tale of magic, revenge, danger, and endurance. This is a must read for any lover of a good story. Watch out! SPOILERS AHEAD! Jo...

Esha and Kristen are back and have Afros on the brain.  In this manga/anime series and movie, we follow Afro, A Black samurai on a mission to avenge the death of his father by the gunslinger Justice in a futuristic feudal Japan. We also see the consequences that come with choosing that bloody path.  The sisters also discuss black/POC representation in anime and what it means to them to be an anime...

Welcome to the land of Orleans, where beauty reigns.  The Belles by author Dhonielle Clayton brings magic and mystery to high society reminiscent of a French royal court. Kristen and Esha dive into this glittering world and the mirrors it shines on 21st century society. BEWARE the SPOILERS! For more information on author Dhonielle Clayton check out her website at https://www.dhonielleclayton....

Esha and Kristen discuss the first season of the web series JuJu - a story about Black witches, by black witches. We meet 3 young Black witches in their late 20s navigating life. Their adulting comes with paranormal twists,  hookups with vampires, pissing off Salem Descendants and making sure the rent's paid. Described as "if Charmed met Insecure" it's time to tap into Juju. https://www.jujuw...

What would you do when the unexpected death of an officer sends you on the run? Can you trust someone you just met with your life? Is there a way home? Labeled as the "Black Bonnie and Clyde," Queen and Slim find themselves forced to answer those questions and more. Come along as Kristen and Esha delve into the story of Queen and Slim, and what their story means for not only them, but us too. Fair...

Hey guess what?  Esha and Kristen are back and delving into one of their favorite topics - Serial Killers.  What would you do if you discovered your sibling has a very inconvenient habit of killing their partners/significant others? Siblings love, criticize, look out for and cover up for one another all of their lives. But how do you love and cover-up for a killer sister who has caught the eye and...

Kristen and Ehsa dive into the novel Who Fears Death by author Nnedi Okorafor. Join them as they discuss some of the major themes of the story as a young woman grows into her destiny. Of course some spoilers are ahead. WARNING: This episode discusses rape, child sexual abuse, and female genital mutilation. Below are a couple of resources for survivors.  * The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network...

Esha and Kristen discuss the Kenyan sci-fi film, PUMZI, set in Africa 35 years in the future after World War III, the water war. East African survivors of the ecological devastation remain locked away in contained communities... Pumzi (Swahili for "breath*) was written/directed by Wanuri Kahiu. It was screened at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival as part of its New African Cinema program. Originally...

Join hosts Kristen and Aiysha for the new podcast "I'm Not A Peach Crayon." The sisters discuss the reason they started the podcast, the topics covered, and invite listeners to watch the short film 'Pumzi' and read the book 'Who Fears Death' coming up in February. 🎼 By Moonapplemusic.com/ IG moonapplexx