PAGES Pod

In this episode we sit and chat with Associate Professor of History and Director of African and African American Studies at the University of Memphis Prof. Brian Kwoba about his book Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism -- recipient of the  2026 Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book Award and The 2026 Phillis Wheatley Book Award from the Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Pass...

In this ancillary episode of the PAGES Pod , we step away from our traditional Volume Series to bring you a conversation with the creators of the Enlighten Ideology Bookclub, UnComposedClay and TheGoodChild. Together, we discuss their relationships to reading, politics, and intellectual community, as well as the story behind how the Enlighten Ideology Bookclub came into being. From the books that...

PAGES the Reading Group presents: In this episode of PAGES Pod, we present the live audio from a talk delivered as part of the San José State University Philosophy Department’s Invited Speaker Series. The talk, titled “What’s Wrong with Intimacy Confining Restraints,?” is delivered by Justin Clardy, PhD—founder of PAGES TRG and Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Santa Clara University. In the ta...

This commemorative episode of the PAGES POD marks the one-year anniversary of our Fireside Chat at Santa Clara University and features a conversation on Black suffering, Afropessimism, and public emotion. The episode features Prof. Frank Wilderson III , Chancellor’s Professor of African American Studies at University of California, Irvine, in dialogue with Assistant Professor of Philosophy Prof. J...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XXIIII: In this Volume, we explore the 'imagination' across a wide range of contexts—how it takes shape in childhood, fuels fantasy, and orients us toward possible futures. In this episode, we consider the ethical dimensions of imagining: how our inner worlds shape our values, inform our actions, and raise difficult questions about responsibility....

We’re stepping into a new book at Earl Grae Cafe ! In this episode, Earl (she/they) reads Elizabeth Brake’s foreword to Justin Clardy’s Why It’s OK to Not Be Monogamous.  Earl sets the stage for deeper conversations on monogamy and non-monogamy, inviting us to reconsider what it means to love freely and ethically. This short (~12 minutes) episode is the perfect entry point into our new read. And i...

We grow up, but do we ever stop being our parents’ kids ? In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be an "adult child." How does this shape the dynamic between parents and their grown children? Do our parents ever truly see us as adults, or are we forever frozen in time as “their baby”? And what does it mean for us—do we ever fully see them beyond their role as parents? Join us...

Join us for the final episode of Toni Morrison's The Origin of Others read by Earl Grae. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the PAGES Pod channel wherever you get your podcasts to stay tuned for more from Earl Grae Cafe ! Past Episodes of Earl Grae Cafe: Episode 01: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Foreword) Episode 02: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Chapter 1) Episode 03: Earl...

In Episode 06 of Earl Grae Cafe , Earl (she/they) dives into Chapter 5 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others to explore the inspiration behind Morrison’s Beloved : the true story of Margaret Garner, an enslaved mother who faced trial for infanticide during the Fugitive Slave Law era. In this 25-minute episode, Earl examines Morrison’s reflection on the challenge of telling stories about those wh...

In Episode 05 of Earl Grae Cafe , Earl (she/they) delves into Chapter 4 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others , exploring the shifting definitions of "Black" and "Blackness" in literature. In this short episode, Earl guides listeners through Morrison’s examination of naturalist and constructionist views on race, with a special focus on how Blackness is portrayed, understood,...

In this episode of Abstracted , @Urfavfilosopher dives into the abstract of a paper titled “Hating the One You Love.” In this 8-minute episode, they explore the complex and contradictory emotions that arise when love and hate coexist. Can you truly hate someone you love? Are these attitudes even logically compatible? This episode explores this intriguing philosophical question, prompting listeners...

In Episode 04 of Earl Grae Cafe , Earl reads and reflects on Chapter 3 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others , titled “The Color Fetish.” In this short episode, Earl discusses Morrison’s exploration of how color has been used in literature to shape characters and influence narratives. Morrison shares how she took on the challenge of describing characters without explicitly mentioning race in som...

In this episode of Abstracted , @Urfavfilosopher reads and reflects on the abstract from a paper titled “Nonmarriage.” This short episode explores what it means to exist outside traditional marriage structures--especially for those who are or wish to parent. If you're curious about different ways of relating beyond conventional ideas of marriage, this episode will get you thinking about alter...

Join Earl Grae in the latest episode of Earl Grae Cafe as they read and reflect on Chapter 2 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others , titled “Being or Becoming the Stranger.” In this short episode, Earl delves into Morrison’s examination of how the concept of the "stranger" has been used to define and otherize individuals across different contexts. Morrison explores the dynamics of excl...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XXII (Part II): In this special episode of the PAGES Pod, we’re recapping our unforgettable trip to Paris and sharing highlights from our time at the Caring Futures Conference at the American University of Paris. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the conference, our experiences in the city, and the important conversations we had about care, community,...

Tap in to the the debut episode of the new PAGES TRG series Abstracted. In this episode, your host @Urfavfilosopher, reads and reflects on an abstract from an article titled "Fictive Kinship Relations in Black Extended Families." This episode is micro-exploration of the deep bonds that go beyond bloodlines, to think about how these connections shape and sustain the Black social life. Abs...

Tune in to the latest episode of *Earl Grae Cafe* as your host, Earl Grae, reads the powerful first chapter of Toni Morrison's *The Origin of Others,* titled "Romancing Slavery." In this short episode, Morrison's words confront the romanticized narratives of slavery and challenge us to reckon with the realities of America's past—a history that continues to shape our presen...

Welcome to the very first episode of Earl Grae Cafe , where your host Earl Grae brews up thoughtful discussions over Toni Morrison's The Origin of Others . In this debut, Earl delves into the foreword written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This episode promises a perfect blend of brevity and depth, making it ideal for listeners who crave insightful conversations on the go.  As one of America's mos...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XXII: Afropessimism, Care, and [Fractured] Kinship In this episode of the PAGES Pod, the gang discusses themes of Afropessimism, care, and fractured kinship. They probe critical questions like: Does the world genuinely care about Black suffering? How do notions of care shape our understanding of Afropessimism? Through an engaging dialogue, these thinkers unr...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XXI: Use Her Words Tap in with us as we celebrate Women's History Month and amplify the voices of six remarkable women identifying authors who have shaped our literary landscape. In this special episode, we tap into powerful passages from the works of Hortense Spillers, Kim TallBear, Toni Morrison, Anika Simpson, Saidiya Hartman, and Patricia Hill Colli...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XX: Problems with Love This intimate and reflective episode of the PAGES Pod features our hosts @Urfavfilosopher and @Nannearl_ as they engage in a candid discussion centered around the theme of "problems with love". Drawing from their experiences at a recent philosophy conference, they chop it up over three topics that resonate with the experience...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XIX: How Does Stalking Wrong the Victim? Straightforwardly, the act of stalking is morally wrong. But why? Said differently, how does stalking wrong the victim? In this episode of the PAGES Pod, @Nannearl_ and @Urfavfilosopher discuss the wrong of "stalking" by exploring Elizabeth Brake's recent and provocative paper, "How Does Stalking W...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVIII: On Care and Caring In this introspective episode, @nannearl and @urfavfilosopher take a dive in to the philosophy of care and care ethics. With a blend of personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, they tackle the multifaceted concept of care, discussing what it means to give and receive care in today's complex world. The episode offers a hea...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVII: The Water Dancer In this episode, hosts @nannearl and @urfavfilosopher embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Ta-Nehisi Coates' literary gem, "The Water Dancer." They explore the most captivating and thought-provoking aspects of the novel, offering listeners an analysis of its themes, characters, and narrative depth. The epi...

PAGES the Reading Group presents Volume XVI: On Time What is time and how do we orient to it? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we delve deep into the enigmatic realm of time through the perspective of Afropessimism, a literary and philosophical genre that has challenged conventional narratives about race, identity, and oppression. In this episode @Nannearl_  and @Urfavfilosopher offer a...