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SEASON TWO


Quickie 19 | The Turn On x Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke about the fluidity of gender, decolonizing sexuality and the importance of discovering what brings you pleasure.

Resources:
  • Guest, Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
  • The Nap Ministry: Website | Instagram
  • Dr. Hepworth Clarke's Book Recommendations:
    • "The Invention of Women: Making an African Sense of Western Gender Discourses" by Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí:  Bookshop | Amazon
    • "African Sexualities: A Reader" by Sylvia Tamale: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Black Girl Magic" by Mahogany L. Browne: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Kissing Caskets" by Mahogany L. Browne:  Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Decolonial Feminist Community Psychology 1st ed. 2019 Edition" by Floretta Boonzaier (Editor), Taryn van Niekerk (Editor): Bookshop| Amazon
    • "Principles & Potions for Peace, Purpose & Prosperous Living" by Lizzy Jeff:  Website
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Quickie 18 | This Is Your Sex Life... With Blanche

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya take a stroll down sex memory lane with their special guest, Blanche.
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Quickie 17 | Choices

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya ask each other weird ass questions and give weird ass answers ahead of season three. Join us!

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Quickie 16 | Know Your Tropes, Too

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya revisit common romance tropes and talk about tropes they'd like to see.
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Quickie 15 | The Turn On x Jerome The Rabbit

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Kenrya interviews Jerome, Erica's favorite toy.

Resources:
  • Guest, Jerome the Rabbit: LoveHoney
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Quickie 14 | Mailbag

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya dig in the mailbag and answer questions from readers.

Resources:
  • Sliquid: LoveHoney
  • Boy Butter: Amazon
  • We Vibe: LoveHoney
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Quickie 13 | Storytime: Swingers' Club

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk about their first time at a swinger's club.
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Quickie 12 | Know Your Tropes

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya break down common tropes in romance literature and discuss their favorites.
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Resources:
  • Book, "From Scratch (Welcome to Sea Port Book 1)" by Katrina Jackson: Amazon
  • Book, "Can't Escape Love (A Reluctant Royals Novella)" by Alyssa Cole: Amazon
  • Book, "Awakening: Book One of Kira's Story (The Realm Series 1)" by Rebel Miller:  Bookshop | Amazon
  • Book, "Lead Me Astray" by Sondi Warner: Wattpad​
  • Book, "My Billionaire Benefactor (Candi Girls Book 1)" by Shae Sanders: Amazon

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Quickie 11 | Would You Rather...?

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya answer a series of "would you rather" questions.

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Quickie 10 | What Brings You Joy?

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk about what is bringing them joy these days.

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Episode 10.5 | The Turn On x Mahogany L. Browne

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mahogany L. Browne about about self love as revolution, why poetry is a fantastic vehicle for the erotic and using books to help our kids cope with the fallout of white supremacy.

Resources:
  • Guest, Mahogany L. Browne: Website | Twitter | Instagram
  • Mahogany L. Browne's Books and Book Recommendations:
    • "Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice" by Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood:  Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Woke Baby" by Mahogany L. Browne: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Black Girl Magic" by Mahogany L. Browne: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Kissing Caskets" by Mahogany L. Browne:  Bookshop | Amazon
    • "#Dear Twitter: Love Letters Hashed Out in 140 Characters Or Less" by Mahogany L. Browne: Amazon
    • "Every Body Looking" by Candice Iloh:  Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry" John Murillo: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Patina" by Jason Reynolds: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" Ocean Vuong: Bookshop | Amazon
    • "Salvage the Bones" by Jesmyn Ward: Bookshop | Amazon
  • Book, "The Complete Works of Pat Parker," Copyright held by Anastasia Dunham-Parker-Brady: Bookshop | Amazon
  • Publisher, Sinister Wisdom: Website
  • Bowery Poetry's No Desk Poetry Concert: Website
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Episode 10 | Greatest Love Of All

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from "The Complete Works of Pat Parker" and discuss love—and sex—as a revolutionary act.

Resources:
  • Book, "The Complete Works of Pat Parker," Copyright held by Anastasia Dunham-Parker-Brady : Bookshop | Amazon

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Episode 9.5 | The Turn On x Mistress Domonique

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Mistress Domonique about sex education, the best thing about being a domme and how to shine in nudes.

Resources:
  • Guest, Mistress Domonique: Twitter | Instagram
  • Book, "F*ck and Fall in Love": Amazon

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Episode 9 | Touch My Body

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from Nicole Falls' "F*ck and Fall in Love: A Novella" and talk about unexpected relationship milestones and having sex on camera.

Resources:
  • Book, "F*ck and Fall in Love": Amazon
  • Author, Nicole Falls: Twitter | Instagram

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Quickie 9 | Intimacy In The Time Of The Rona

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya discuss their quarantine experiences and share dispatches from listeners about how they are fostering intimacy during the pandemic.

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Episode 8.5 | The Turn On x Alexandra Warren

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya chop it up with author Alexandra Warren about staying true to yourself, creating your own measures of success and setting it out for people who haven't yet earned it.

Resources:  
  • Book, "If Only for the Summer": Amazon
  • Author, Alexandra Warren: Twitter | Instagram
  • Girl, Have You Read...
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Episode 8 | Summertime

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read an excerpt from "If Only for the Summer" by Alexandra Warren and talk about summer romances and doing too much too soon in relationships.

Resources:  
  • Book, "If Only for the Summer": Amazon
  • Author, Alexandra Warren: Twitter | Instagram
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Episode 7.5 | The Turn On x Candace

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya chop it up with Not Your Average Fairy Tale co-host Candace about the intricacies of parenting and being a sexual being.

Resources:  
  • Guest, Candace of Not Your Average Fairy Tale: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
  • Book, "Best Black Women's Erotica": Indiebound | Amazon
  • Editor, Blanche Richardson: Marcus Books
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Episode 7 | Happily Ever After

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Cherysse Welcher-Calhoun's short story "Homecumming" from "Best Black Women's Erotica" and talk about sex and parenting.

Resources:  
  • Book, "Best Black Women's Erotica": Indiebound | Amazon
  • Editor, Blanche Richardson: Marcus Books
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Episode 6.5 | The Turn On x Beverly Jenkins

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to romance icon Beverly Jenkins about connecting with your life's work, the importance of mentoring and the state of Black literature.

Resources:  
  • Author, Beverly Jenkins: Website | Facebook| Twitter 
  • Book, "Forbidden": Indiebound | Amazon
  • Recommended Authors: N.K. Jemisin | A.C. Arthur
  • Recommended Book, "We Are Your Sisters: Black Women in the Nineteenth Century," by Dorothy Sterling: Indiebound | Amazon 
  • Recommended Book, "The Blacksmith Queen" (The Scarred Earth Saga), by G.A. Aiken: Indiebound | Amazon
  • Recommended Book, ​"The Queen's Gambit" (Rogue Queen Book 1), by Jessie Mihalik: Indiebound | Amazon

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Episode 6 | I Will Survive

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read an excerpt from "Forbidden" by Beverly Jenkins and talk about finding—and living into—your life's purpose.

Resources:  
  • Book, "Forbidden": Indiebound | Amazon
  • Author, Beverly Jenkins: Website | Facebook| Twitter 
  • Book, "The Alchmemist": Indiebound | Amazon 

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Quickie 8 | The Turn On x Alyssa Cole

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to romance giant Alyssa Cole about the state of literary romance, the importance of asking for help and why we shouldn't have to prove we are deserving of love to get Black books published.​

Resources:  
  • Guest, Alyssa Cole: Website | Twitter | Instagram​
  • Book, "Can't Escape Love" (A Reluctant Royals Novella): Amazon

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Quickie 7 | A Bag of Random Questions

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this bonus episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya answer a few questions from their grab bag.

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Episode 5.5 | The Turn On x Khadijah

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Khadijah about the joys of being a sugar baby, the importance of loving your work and losing the last of your fucks.

Resources:​
  • Guest, Khadijah: Twitter | Instagram
  • Book: "My Billionaire Benefactor" (Candy Girls Book 1): Amazon 
  • Recommended Book: "Ho Tactics (Uncut Edition): How To Mindf**k A Man Into Spending, Spoiling and Sponsoring" by G. L. Lambert: Amazon | Indiebound

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Episode 5 | She Works Hard For The Money

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read an excerpt from "My Billionaire Benefactor" by Shae Sanders and talk about the sniff test, men in baby suits and sex work.

Resources:​​
  • Book: "My Billionaire Benefactor" (Candy Girls Book 1): Amazon 
  • Author, Shae Sanders: Facebook | Instagram

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Episode 4.5 | The Turn On x Quinn Gee-Edwards

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to therapist Quinn Gee-Edwards about healthy dating post-divorce, loving the body you're in and the pitfalls of marrying the first person you have sex with.

Resources:​
  • Book, "A Taste of Her Own Medicine": Amazon | Indiebound
  • Guest, Quinn Gee-Edwards:  Magnolia Mental Health | Hey! Black Girl | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Episode 4 | The Second Time Around

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SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from Tasha Harrison's "A Taste of Her Own Medicine" and discuss their complicated relationship with hand jobs, dating after divorce and the art of picking good partners.

Resources:​
  • Book, "A Taste of Her Own Medicine": Amazon | Indiebound
  • Author, Tasha L. Harrison: Website | Twitter | Instagram​

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Episode 3.5 | The Turn On x Vilissa Thompson

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya interview social worker and disability advocate Vilissa Thompson about having sex while disabled and making good trouble.

Resources:
  • Guest, Vilissa Thompson: Twitter | Instagram 
  • Book: Can’t Escape Love (A Reluctant Royals Novella) by Alyssa Cole: Amazon
  • Ramp Your Voice: Website | Twitter | Patreon
  • Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Podcast: Website | Twitter
  • Suggested Disability Activists and Books: 
    • "The Pretty One” by Keah Brown: Amazon | Indiebound | Twitter
    • Heather Watkins: Website| Twitter
    • Johnnie Lacy: Bio
    • Joyce Jackson: Bio 

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Episode 3 | Superwoman

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from Alyssa Cole's "Can't Escape Love" and talk about asking for help and not making current partners pay for the sins of past partners.

Resources:​
  • Book, "Can't Escape Love" (A Reluctant Royals Novella): Amazon
  • Author, Alyssa Cole: Website | Twitter | Instagram​

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Episode 2.5 | The Turn On x Sondi Warner

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES

In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Sondi Warner about non-traditional publishing, making consent sexy and the trio at the center of her book, "Lead Me Astray."

Resources:​
  • Book, "Lead Me Astray": Wattpad
  • Author, Sondi Warner: Website | Twitter | Instagram​

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Episode 2 | Permission

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Sondi Warner's "Lead Me Astray" and talk about paranormal creatures, consent and tapping into our primal selves.

Resources:
  • Book, "Lead Me Astray": Wattpad
  • Author, Sondi Warner: Website | Twitter | Instagram
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Episode 1.5 | The Turn On x Cherí Calico Roman

TRANSCRIPT | YOUTUBE

SHOW NOTES
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya talk to Cherí Calico Roman, co-founder of Black Poly Pride, about the ins and outs of polyamory.

Resources:
  • Cherí Calico Roman: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 
  • Black Poly Pride: Website | Facebook
  • "Love is Not Colorblind" by Kevin Patterson: Amazon
  • "Reclaiming our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets": IndieBound | Amazon
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Episode 1 | The Weekend

TRANSCRIPT | VIDEO

SHOW NOTES
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Katrina Jackson's "From Scratch" and talk fat bodies, dating police officers and polyamorous relationships.

Resources:
  • Book, "From Scratch (Welcome to Sea Port Book 1)": Amazon
  • The triad in "From Scratch" also appears in "Her Christmas Cookie (Welcome to Sea Port Book 4)": Amazon
  • Author, Katrina Jackson: Twitter | Instagram
  • Personality test
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