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SEASON ONE


Quickie 6 | Shout Outs!

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya shout out some of their favorite accounts to follow on social media.

Social media accounts mentioned in this episode:
  • Asia Chloe Brown
  • Raquel Savage
  • Mistress Marley
  • Spice Adams
  • KevOnStage
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Quickie 5 | Name That Scene

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read out of context passages from some of this season's selections.

Books mentioned in this episode:
  • Book, "Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story" (The Realm Series 1): Indiebound | Amazon
  • Book, "Bad for the Boss": Amazon
  • Book, "The Dawn of Nia": Amazon | Indiebound
  • Book, "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": IndieBound | Amazon
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Quickie 4 | Lemme Ask Y'all Something

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya answer listener questions.

Resources:
  • FetLife

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Quickie 3 | The Casting Couch

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya cast a few of this season's books with known and unknown stars.
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Quickie 2 | Getting To Know You, Too

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, roles reverse and Erica and Kenrya interview each other as the other person. (Yeah, it's confusing...just listen.)
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Quickie 1 | Getting To Know You

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya tell their friendship origin story and interview each another.
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Episode 10.5 | The Turn On x Pam Creekmur

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

On Episode 10.5 of The Turn On, we talk to minister and public health expert Pam Creekmur about sex and Christianity.

Resources:
  • Guest, Pam Creekmur: Website | Twitter

Pam's Recommendations:
  • "Our Bodies Ourselves," by Boston Women’s Health Collective: Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Come as You Are," by Emily Nagoski: Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Song of Solomon: Love Sex and Relationships," by Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr.: Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Intended for Pleasure," by Ed and Gayle Wheat: Amazon  
  • "Sisters in Faith Holy Bible (KJV)," by Michele Clark Jenkins: Amazon
  • "Lesser Known People of the Bible:  Black Women," by Dante Fortson: Amazon
  • "She Speaks:  Wisdom From the Women of the Bible to the Modern Black Woman," by Michele Clark Jenkins: Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Transformative Lutheran Theologies: Feminist, Womanist and Mujerista Perspectives," by Mary Streufert: Amazon | Indiebound 
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Episode 10 | My Boo

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 10 of The Turn On, we read Song of Solomon from the Contemporary English Version of the Bible and discuss sex and religion, feminism and race.

Resources:
  • Book: Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version: Amazon
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Episode 9.5 | The Turn On x Lauren Cherelle

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 9.5 of The Turn On, we talk to Lauren Cherelle, author of "The Dawn of Nia," about identity and using literature to lift up the experiences of Southern Black lesbians.

Resources:
  • Book, "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle: Amazon | Indiebound
  • Author, Lauren Cherelle: Website | Resolute Publishing | Black Lesbian Literary Collective | BLF Press | Twitter
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Episode 9 | Partition

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

On Episode 9 of The Turn On, we read from "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle and talk about getting dressed for dates, corny foreplay and how traumatic experiences have impacted our intimate relationships.

Resources:
  • Book, "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle: Amazon | Indiebound
  • Author, Lauren Cherelle: Website | Twitter
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Episode 8.5 | The Turn On x Chloé Cook

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

On Episode 8.5 of The Turn On, we interview therapist Chloé Cook about the ins and outs of relationships that form as the result of shared trauma.

Resources:
  • Book, "Fire Baptized": Amazon | Indiebound
  • Guest, Chloé Cook: Website 

Chloé's Recommendations:
  • "The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships," by Dr. Patrick Carnes: Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Open Hearts: Renewing Relationships with Recovery, Romance & Reality," by Dr. Patrick Carnes:  Amazon | Indiebound
  • "Healing From Hidden Abuse," by Shannon Thomas:  Amazon | Indiebound
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Episode 8 | Feel The Fire

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 8 of The Turn On, we read from "Fire Baptized" by Kenya Wright and talk about our experiences playing with fire (bka being friends with exes).

Resources:
  • Book, "Fire Baptized" by Kenya Wright: Amazon | Indiebound
  • Author, Kenya Wright: Website 
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Episode 7.5 | The Turn On x Talia Hibbert

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 7.5 of The Turn On, we interview Talia Hibbert, author of "Bad for the Boss," and talk about the importance of representation and banning shame from our sex lives.

Resources:
  • Book, "Bad for the Boss": Amazon
  • Author, Talia Hibbert: Website | Twitter | Instagram 

Talia's Recommendations:
Fit Series by Rebekah Weatherspoon:
  • "Fit"
  • "Tamed"
  • "Sated"
  • "Wrapped"
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Episode 7 | We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 7 of The Turn On, we read from Talia Hibbert's "Bad for the Boss" and extol the joys of dry humping.

Resources:
  • Book, "Bad for the Boss": Amazon
  • Author, Talia Hibbert: Website | Twitter | Instagram 
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Episode 6.5 | The Turn On x Quinn Gee-Edwards

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In Episode 6.5 of The Turn On, we talk to therapist Quinn Gee-Edwards about hoteps, narcissism and the importance of having a firm foundation before you date.


Resources:
  • Book, "Let Me Free You (McClain Brothers Book 4) ," by Alexandria House: Amazon
  • Guest, Quinn Gee-Edwards: Magnolia Mental Health | Hey Black Girl | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 
  • "The Body Keeps the Score," by Bessel van der Kolk: Indiebound | Amazon
  • "Facing Codependence," by Pia Mellody: Indiebound | Amazon
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Episode 6 | Let's Get Married

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In Episode 6 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from "Let Me Free You" by Alexandria House and discuss marriage proposals, dating hoteps and getting out of our own heads.

Resources:
  • Book, "Let Me Free You (McClain Brothers Book 4) ": Amazon
  • Author, Alexandria House: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 
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Episode 5.5 | The Turn On x Mistress Envy

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 5.5 of The Turn On, we interview Mistress Envy, author of "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories."

Resources:
  • Book, "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories": Amazon
  • Author, Mistress Envy: Instagram 
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Episode 5 | What's Your Fantasy

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
On Episode 5 of The Turn On, we read two stories from Mistress Envy's "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories" and discuss what happens when fantasy turns into reality.

Resources:
  • Book, "Erotic Confessions of the Mildly Perverse: A Collection of Short Stories": Amazon
  • Author, Mistress Envy: Instagram 
  • Info on sex and reproductive items that are eligible for FSA spending:
    • ​Condoms
    • Lubricants
    • Pregnancy & Fertility Kits
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Episode 4.5 | The Turn On x Rebel Miller

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In Episode 4.5 of The Turn On, we interview Rebel Miller, the author of "Awakening," about world building and sex scenes as character development.

Resources:
  • Book, Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story (The Realm Series 1): Indiebound | Amazon
  • Author, Rebel Miller: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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Episode 4 | I'm In Love With Another Man

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In Episode 4 of The Turn On, we read an excerpt from "Awakening," the first book in Rebel Miller's Realm series, "forbidden" love and the times we've talked ourselves into trouble.

Resources:
  • Book, Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story (The Realm Series 1): Indiebound | Amazon
  • Author, Rebel Miller: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
  • STD Check
  • Rabbit
  • Bullet
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Episode 3.5 | The Turn On x Carol Taylor

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In 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.

Resources:
  • Book, "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": Amazon
  • Book, "Wanderlust: Erotic Travel Tales":  Amazon
  • Editor, Carol Taylor: Website | Twitter | Facebook
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Episode 3 | Anywhere

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In 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.

Resources:
  • Book, "Brown Sugar 4: Secret Desires": Amazon
  • Editor, Carol Taylor: Website | Twitter | Facebook
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Episode 2.5 | The Turn On x Feminista Jones

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In Episode 2.5 of The Turn On, we talk to “Push the Button” author Feminista Jones about BDSM, labels and building community.

Resources:
  • Book, "Push the Button": IndieBound | Amazon
  • Author, Feminista Jones: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
  • Reclaiming our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets: IndieBound | Amazon
  • The Secret of Sugar Water: IndieBound | Amazon
  • FOSTA-SESTA 
  • Weekend Reunion
  • The Journey Con
  • FetLife

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Episode 2 | Computer Love

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES

In 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.

Resources:
  • Book, "Push the Button": IndieBound | Amazon
  • Author, Feminista Jones: Website | Instagram | Twitter
  • Reclaiming our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets: IndieBound | Amazon
  • Conquer Me: Girl-to-Girl Wisdom About Fulfilling Your Submissive Desires: IndieBound
  • Phone tripod
  • Paddle
  • Crop
  • Nipple clamps
  • Private Photo Vault app
  • Bluetooth vibrator

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Episode 1.5 |  The Turn On x Leone Ross

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES

In Episode 1.5 of The Turn On, we interview 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.

Resources:
  • Book, "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": IndieBound | Amazon
  • Author, Leone Ross: Website | Instagram | Twitter
  • Peepal Tree Press
  • Dear Writer Girl

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Episode 1 | What, What In the Butt

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
In 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.

Resources:
  • Book, "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": IndieBound | Amazon
  • Author, Leone Ross: Website | Instagram | Twitter
  • "What What (In the Butt)," by Samwell
  • K's Lube
  • E's Lube
  • Restraints
  • Vibrating anal plug
  • G-spot wand

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Episode 0 | Pilot

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
The 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 in.

Your hosts are Erica and Kenrya, curious, hilarious, direct, Black best friends who love to have sex and read about sex and learn about sex, and would rather give up our vibrators than yuck someone else’s yum. We’ll explore all facets of sexuality, from kink to masturbation to sex work to having orgasms while disabled. Our lens for the show is “sex and…,” because we know that sex is never just about sex. Every time you tune in, we'll turn you on and teach you  something you can use to get off.

The first episode of The Turn On debuts July 10. Subscribe now so you don't miss a word. Learn more (and find a transcription of this episode) at TheTurnOnPodcast.com.

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