In this powerful debut, host Thomas King Flagg is joined by special guest Elka Samuels for a heartfelt conversation about the cultural legacy of dance, the deep language of rhythm, and how community and family shape our connection to movement. Together, they reflect on the fading presence of dance in schools and the passion it takes to keep it alive for future generations.
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In this thoughtful and vulnerable conversation, host Thomas King Flagg reconnects with longtime friend and returning guest Jamal Story for a deep dive into rest, resistance, and legacy. From touring life to the emotional toll of saying yes too often, Jamal opens up about setting boundaries, finding joy beyond the grind, and what it means to “rest radically” as a Black artist. This episode is both a meditation and a call to reframe how we care for ourselves in the arts.

You can purchase The Dressing Drink, the unforgettable memoir by Thomas King Flagg, and his book is available everywhere books are sold.

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Host Thomas King Flagg sits down with dancer, educator, and cultural historian Michelle Audet for a thought-provoking conversation on how society packages, polices, and profits from beauty. They explore the impact of mainstream aesthetics on Black and Brown dancers, the roles of assimilation and resistance in performance, and the urgent need to challenge who gets seen — and why. This episode is a critical reflection on the politics of appearance and the personal power of reclaiming one's image.

You can purchase The Dressing Drink, the unforgettable memoir by Thomas King Flagg, and his book is available everywhere books are sold.

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