Épisodes

  • Intro to Third Spaces

    Intro to Third Spaces
    Feb 19 2025
    Third time's the charm, right? With home and work being the two places we are at most often, there is something special about whatever your third space is. Whether it is your church, local bar, art studio, or the gym, these places are where people choose to go to enjoy themselves and those around them. Without institutionalized roles, these places typically have a healthy mix of people from all walks of life, historically leading to discourse and advocacy.

    Join our hosts as they introduce the theme for this year, the concept of Home. They will dive deep into what a third space is, why they are important for society, and how it ties in to a feeling of home. Special guests Elijah Jenkins and Arsima Araya will also join us to discuss their work in advocating for a third space on the University of Chicago's campus, the Black Student House!

    This episode’s hosts: Logan Toe and Aaron Dyas
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    Our team: Aaron Dyas (Executive Producer), Tanaya Vohra (Co-Head of Marketing), Myles Xavier (Co-Head of Marketing), Ash Campos (Marketing), Jordyn Smith (Head of Outreach), Logan Toe (Head of Content Creation), Trinitee Holley (Content Creator), Shanice Handley (Content Creator), Arya Naik, Mack Minter (Head of Audio / Visuals), Lucy Whitehead (Audio / Visual Team), Meklet Demoz (Audio / Visual Team), Jered Maltbia (Audio / Visual Team)

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black

    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    50 min
  • KSB Presents: Kinda Sorta Live! (2024)

    KSB Presents: Kinda Sorta Live! (2024)
    Dec 6 2024
    Hey KSFam! We are finally releasing the audio from our yearly live recording event - Kinda Sorta Live! We had a great time discussing community, coalition, and collaboration with representatives from cultural affinity groups on campus. Tune in to hear about what it means to be a student of color on campus, and learn about how different groups can assist each other!

    This episode’s hosts: Shanice Handley and Logan Toe, with guests from the Indigenous Student Association, Panasia, Organization of Black Students, African and Caribbean Student Association, Organization of Latin American Students, and South Asian Student Association.
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    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Aaron Dyas (Executive Producer), Tanaya Vohra (Co-Head of Marketing), Myles Xavier (Co-Head of Marketing), Jordyn Smith (Head of Outreach), Logan Toe (Head of Content Creation), Fatih Kumi (Content Creator), Trinitee Holley (Content Creator), Shanice Handley (Content Creator), Mack Minter (Head of Audio / Visuals), Lucy Whitehead (Audio / Visual Team), Meklet Demoz (Audio / Visual Team)

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black

    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    1 h et 9 min
  • Community & Coalition

    Community & Coalition
    Oct 15 2024
    Welcome back KSFam! This is the first episode of our tenth season! To celebrate this milestone, we are diving into our namesake - what does it mean to be Kinda Sorta Brown? For some of us, it is term that gathers all people of color together. For others, it resembles a personal message of a multi-cultural background. No matter how we see it, we can agree "Kinda Sorta Brown" is a mantra that projects unity. That leads us to our broad theme for this season: community and coalition among people of color. It is a great thing to learn about the uniqueness of different groups, and discuss how we can be an ally to each other. Tune in for this upcoming season to discover why!
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    This episode’s hosts: Zara Salman, Narvella Sefah, Shanice Handley, Jordyn Smith, Mack Minter, Tanaya Vohra, Trinitee Holley, Lucy Whitehead, Meklet Demoz, Logan Toe, Myles Xavier, Faith Kumi, and Aaron Dyas

    Join the KSFam! We saved you a seat at the table. Link up with us on all available social media platforms:
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    For further inquiries, email us: kindasortabrown@gmail.com

    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Aaron Dyas (Executive Producer), Tanaya Vohra (Co-Head of Marketing), Myles Xavier (Co-Head of Marketing), Jordyn Smith (Head of Outreach), Logan Toe (Head of Content Creation), Fatih Kumi (Content Creator), Trinitee Holley (Content Creator), Shanice Handley (Content Creator), Mack Minter (Head of Audio / Visuals), Lucy Whitehead (Audio / Visual Team), Meklet Demoz (Audio / Visual Team)

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black

    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    18 min
  • Boys II Men

    Boys II Men
    Apr 2 2024
    Hey KSFam! It all starts with mom although we’ve come to the end of the road, we just can’t let you go without discussing the pivotal role black mothers play in their sons’ lives. The portrayal of Black men, in media, continues to have negative effects on the way Black boys perceive themselves and grow into adulthood. One way in which this poor representation is often combated is through the black mother’s presence. Join hosts, Aaron, Logan, and Ethan on our last episode of the season as they sit down with black mothers and discuss the portrayal of black men in society while highlighting how black mothers help to transform boys into men.
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    This episode's hosts: Aaron Dyas, Logan Toé, and Ethan Waggoner

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    For further inquiries, email us: kindasortabrown@gmail.com
    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Narvella Sefah (Executive Producer), Zara Salman (Lead Content Creator), Logan Toé (content creator), Faith Kumi (content creator), Trinitee Holley (content creator), Shanice Handley (content creator), Hina Masuda Singh (Front End Marketing Coordinator), Myles Xavier (front end marketing member), Tanaya Vohra (front end marketing member), Jordyn Smith (front end marketing member), Aaron Dyas (Lead Audio Engineer), Mack Minter (audio engineer), Ethan Waggoner (audio engineer), Lucy Whitehead (audio engineer), Meklet Demoz (audio engineer).

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black
    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Bleeding Hearts See Red

    Bleeding Hearts See Red
    Mar 19 2024
    Welcome back KSFam! Listen in as Zara and Hina consider Black womanhood through the lens of expressive action, manifesto and poetry, and hear from UChicago Underground Collective’s Lauren Dotson discuss their relationship to expression through poetry. Stay tuned until the end to hear a live performance of one of Dotson’s original works reflecting on learning love through her mother’s grief.
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    This episode's hosts: Zara Salman and Hina Singh

    Join the KSFam! We saved you a seat at the table. Link up with us on all available social media platforms:

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    For further inquiries, email us: kindasortabrown@gmail.com
    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Narvella Sefah (Executive Producer), Zara Salman (Lead Content Creator), Logan Toé (content creator), Faith Kumi (content creator), Trinitee Holley (content creator), Shanice Handley (content creator), Hina Masuda Singh (Front End Marketing Coordinator), Myles Xavier (front end marketing member), Tanaya Vohra (front end marketing member), Jordyn Smith (front end marketing member), Aaron Dyas (Lead Audio Engineer), Mack Minter (audio engineer), Ethan Waggoner (audio engineer), Lucy Whitehead (audio engineer), Meklet Demoz (audio engineer).

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black
    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    40 min
  • The Horrors of Black Girlhood

    The Horrors of Black Girlhood
    Feb 16 2024
    Welcome back KSFam! This episode opens the door to the chilling world of black girlhood and horror from this unique perspective. Explore the eerie realities of everyday life through the lens of black girlhood and how the horrors of her world take on a hauntingly distinct form when portrayed in white media. We unveil the captivating journey of black horror in the film industry, offering a glimpse into the untapped potential for horror to become a harbinger of liberation.
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    This episode's hosts: Hope Houston, Mack Minter, Faith Kumi, and Narvella Sefah

    Join the KSFam! We saved you a seat at the table. Link up with us on all available social media platforms:

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    For further inquiries, email us: kindasortabrown@gmail.com
    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Narvella Sefah (Executive Producer), Zara Salman (Lead Content Creator), Logan Toé (content creator), Faith Kumi (content creator), Trinitee Holley (content creator), Shanice Handley (content creator), Hina Masuda Singh (Front End Marketing Coordinator), Myles Xavier (front end marketing member), Tanaya Vohra (front end marketing member), Jordyn Smith (front end marketing member), Aaron Dyas (Lead Audio Engineer), Mack Minter (audio engineer), Ethan Waggoner (audio engineer), Lucy Whitehead (audio engineer), Meklet Demoz (audio engineer).

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black
    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    42 min
  • Black to Our Roots

    Black to Our Roots
    Oct 24 2023
    Welcome back KSFam! We welcome you to a fresh season of Kinda Sorta Brown! We invite you to join us on the life journey centered in Blackness through the perspective of a black girl. As she grows into adulthood, as does everything around her- this brings us to talking points. What makes us distinctly ourselves? What role does Blackness play in influencing ourselves and our surroundings? We’ll discuss everything and more. Tap in KSFam!

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    This episode's hosts: Lena Diasti, Hope Houston, Hina Singh, Zara Salman, Mack Minter, Jon Brooks, Glen McGuire, Faith Kumi, Aaron Dyas, Narvella Sefah, Logan Toé, and Ethan Waggoner

    Join the KSFam! We saved you a seat at the table. Link up with us on all available social media platforms:

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    For further inquiries, email us: kindasortabrown@gmail.com
    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Narvella Sefah (Executive Producer), Zara Salman (Lead Content Creator), Logan Toé (content creator), Faith Kumi (content creator), Trinitee Holley (content creator), Shanice Handley (content creator), Hina Masuda Singh (Front End Marketing Coordinator), Myles Xavier (front end marketing member), Tanaya Vohra (front end marketing member), Jordyn Smith (front end marketing member), Aaron Dyas (Lead Audio Engineer), Mack Minter (audio engineer), Ethan Waggoner (audio engineer), Lucy Whitehead (audio engineer), Meklet Demoz (audio engineer).

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black
    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    21 min
  • Reimagining Sex Work

    Reimagining Sex Work
    Oct 3 2023
    Join Sam and Hope as they reimaging sex work with Dr. Zoya Sameen postdoctoral fellow teaching in the Department of History at the University of Chicago. They dive into the ins and outs of sex work past and present and lead into a conversation on the future of policy surrounding sex work.

    Organizations to plug into:
    Support Ho(s)e- venmo: @SxHxCollective
    SWOP-Chicago
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    This Episode’s Host: Hope Houston and Samantha Herrera

    Join the KSFam! We saved you a seat at the table. Link up with us on all available social media platforms:

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    Audio transcriptions of KSB episodes are here! Access this episode’s transcription PDF using this folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1XNBWRGMWaP5l2FzmHItG3ap-p0AOEkpM

    Our team: Lena Diasti (Executive Producer), Hope Houston (Production Manager), Jon Brooks (Social Media Coordinator), Narvella Sefah (Outreach Manager), Sam Herrera (Front End Marketing Contributor), Hina Singh (Front End Marketing Contributor), Fernanda Ponce (Content Creator), Glen McGuire (Content Creator), Zara Salman (Content Creator), Logan Toe (Content Creator), Fatih Kumi (Content Creator), Nicole Maria Mateo (Audio Engineer), Memphis Cutchlow (Audio Team), Aaron Dyas (Audio Team), Mack Minter (Audio Team Contributor), and Ethan Waggoner (Audio Team Contributor).

    Out of 4,000 GLOBAL submissions, KSB was chosen as a WINNER of the SPOTIFY NEXT WAVE PODCAST COMPETITION!! See us on the Spotify Student Hub page here: https://open.spotify.com/genre/student-page

    KSB was a TOP 10 FINALIST for NPR’s 2021 College Podcast Competition! Check out our entry “PWI-ing While Black” on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-306628760/pwi-ing-while-black
    Kinda Sorta Brown is a University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, as shown here: https://www.uc3p.org/kindasortabrown
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    48 min