Referential

Mix #3: Brandy's Full Moon (2002) (With Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins)

New Series!MIXepisodes: Where I'm joined by past guests and new to talk about, what I’ve been, calling their ‘cornerstone album’. We go in depth and track by track on some of our favourite musical projects to break apart what it’s doing, why we love it and why it’s important. On the second chair, I'm joined by Black Fat Femme Podcast's Dr Jonathan Paul Higgins to talk about the album known as the 'Blueprint of Modern R&B', Brandy Norwood's 2002 third full musical release 'Full Moon'.Cited by everyone from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Jazmine Sullivan to Beyonce for its influence; this is the album that first garnered Brandy the moniker of the 'Vocal Bible'.'Full Moon' was birthed in collaboration with Brandy Norwood, legendary producer Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and his songwriting team (that included the likes of Kenisha Pratt, Fred Jerkins & LaShawn Daniels); the album also featured the work of Mike City, Warryn Campbell and Keith Crouch (+ an uncredited Michael Jackson on background) to create its tableau fusion of R&B, Pop, Garage, House and Soul.We get into all that +Dr Jon Paul Higgins!'Black Fat Femme' the podcast/the bookRemembering the world before streamingGiving 'real tea'Shout out to André Leon TalleyShout out to Remy MaBring back 'boomkak'Our beef with Clive DavisBrandy, BraNU, B-Rocka"awoowoo"R&B EnyaBrandy's most difficult vocal albumThe productionsThe riffsThe harmoniesThe 'vocal bible'AaliyahNEW MONICAPatreon!___________Find Dr Jon Paul Higgins @DoctorJonPaul and @blkfatfemmepod on socials!Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @roughcopyzine)Additional audio production by LailaSubscribe to our Youtube Page!https://youtube.com/@referentialpodMore at www.alsopurple.comThank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast!_____NEXT UP: Xena (& Gabrielle) The Warrior Princess (with Sara Century)______Join the Patreon!https://patreon.com/ReferentialPodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*

*'Or why we're skipping Scream 7'Drop Call #8Victor and I did not watch Scream 7 and tell you all about why. Then we talk about our history with the Scream franchiseDistracting yourself.Haden Panitierre’s ScreamJenny McCarthy’s ScreamHeather Graham’s ScreamJennifer Love Hewitt’s Ghost WhispererAisha Tyler’s Bruce Willis BangsThe bear necessitiesNostalgic for nostalgiaFootloose 2: FootlooserOur Charmed sisters ranking Patreon!___________Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok!Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok)Subscribe to our Youtube Page!https://youtube.com/@referentialpodMore at www.alsopurple.comThank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast!_____NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

'Wuthering's Next Top Model' (With Victor Alexander)

Drop Call #7Victor watched Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights' and gives me his review before we unpack Netflix’s new documentary series ‘Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model’ about Tyra Banks and America’s Next Top Model. The controversial reality show that ran from 2003 to 2018 and has been getting reappraised by the TikTok era.Brontë ClassicsTyra Banks The Netflix 'Documentary'Les Moonves and Janet JacksonRuPaul and that twink mediumRita Ora hosted ANTM (?)Fruits of the Oprah treeMiss Jay Alexander, Jay Manuel and Nigel BarkerAccountability and obfuscationShared Complicity "Do you want to play a game?"Remember when Tyra Banks gave that homophobe a beard weave?Guess which Batman villain we decide is Tyra’s alter ego___________Find Victor @roughcopyzine on insta and @roughcopyzinebtn on tiktok!Keep up to date by following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Original podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Video Production by Victor Alexander (@Ugly_knees on insta and @clevvergirl on Tiktok)Subscribe to our Youtube Page!https://youtube.com/@referentialpodMore at www.alsopurple.comThank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast!_____NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2)

Part 2!It is currently 2026, I initially wanted to put this series out a lot quicker! (Many these conversations I’ve been holding on to for a few months now!) I’ve been feeling a little guilty about the delay, until recently I decided that it’s a good thing. It’s meant I spent a lot of the past year thinking about this one topic. This episode spans 3 different conversations I’ve had this past year about the state of our rights- and what does it look like to stand in pride every day.___________________Chapter 1: Brighton with Sara Savage (Sarah’s Brighton)I sat with Sarah Savage (CEO of Trans Pride Brighton) after this the 2025 event to talk about her experience of the day- and all the things happening behind the scenes that 15k+ attendees never learn about! As well as how Sarah has already begun her emotional preparations for Trans Pride Brighton 2026!!You can follow Sarah Savage on Insta @OhSarahSavagePick up your copy of Sarah Savage’s latest book ‘Jackie Trolling and the Evil Human Rights Commission’ ! https://sarahsavage.ink/product/jackie-trolling-and-the-evil-human-rights-commission-2/You can donate to Trans Pride Brighton https://transpridebrighton.org/keep-trans-pride-brighton-alive-donate-monthly/____________________Chapter 2: Homefront with Dr Sam HallDr. Sam Hall is the former lead clinician at Brighton’s WellBN practice; before stepping down from the role last year amid an NHS investigation into gender-affirming care for under-18s.We discuss the past & future of Brighton’s Trans Health Hub, bodily autonomy, narrative violence; and what to do when when hatred visits to your homeRead more about Dr. Sam Hall and the WellBN Trans Health Hub service and NHS investigation: https://goodlawproject.org/christian-right-targets-brighton-gp-treating-young-trans-people/Donate to the Good Law Project https://goodlawproject.org/donate/____________________Chapter 3: Trans Problem with Phat ProblemPhat Problem is a Brighton based punk band that was scheduled to perform at the Trans Pride Brighton ’25 stage but never made it after member Frankie was arrested for supporting Palestine a little too loudly.I talked to Frankie and the band to get the story of the day and why it was important to them to stand on that stage especially to speak up for Palestine. You can follow Phat Problem on Insta @PhatProblemListen to Phat Problem’s latest on Bandcamp https://phatproblem.bandcamp.com/album/cistem-failureDonate to Southern Gaza relief with The Sameer project https://chuffed.org/project/113222-tent-campaign-the-sameer-project____________________Thank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise!Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted, produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas.Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.Additional audio editing up by Layla SkedaddleVisual production by Victor Alexander (@roughcopyzine on insta!)Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. *This episode feature We Shall Not Be Moved by Phat Problem, used with permission from the band*Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast!NEXT UP: MIX #3: Breaking Down Brandy’s Full Moon’ [2002] (with Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins from the ‘Black, Fat, Femme’ Pod!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trans Pride Brighton (with Sarah Savage, Kate Nash and more!) (Pt 1)

"We will not give in. We will not give up. We will not bow. We will not beg. We will not capitulate. We will survive." - Sarah Savage (Trans Pride Brighton CEO)Captured sounds and interviews from Trans Pride Brighton 2025. Trans Pride Brighton was the first Trans Pride event outside of the United States. It is also one of the largest, gathering tens of thoughts of Trans people and allies people in protest and celebration.Volunteer-led and taking no corporate sponsorship, the TPB organisation keeps the punk and rebellious spirit of Pride alive, defiant and uncompromising.Voices in order of appearance (@'s instagram):Act 1 (Morning Rain) [0 - 5.30]Victor (@uglyknees)Khaliden (@alsopurp)Glow Choir (@glow.choir)Alfie (@alfiesheppard)Laila (@serendipilayher)Bosun (@bosunburaimoh)Ed (@edviney)Tom B. (@tom.jan)Alice (@visualfeastetc)Sarah Savage (@ohsarahsavage)Act 2 (March/Speeches)[5.30 - 28.30]Sarah Savage (@ohsarahsavage)Proud Wellness (@proudwellness)Mikey (@mikey_caleb89)DaveBosunMatthew (@nationaleducationunion)LeoECP (@ecp_org)Olivia Campbell Cavendish (@translegalclinic)Sarah SavageAct 3 (Stages)[28.31 - 46.58]Charlie Allen (@charlieallen.music)Max DobsonClaireZascha (@pennypounddrag)Just Like Us (@justlikeus)Radical Rhizomes (@radicalrhizomesuk)Industrial Workers of the World (@Industrialworkersoftheworld)Terrance Higgins Trust Brighton (@thtbrightonandhove)Act 4 (Kate Nash/Backstage)[46.58 - 1.01.13]Mizz Kimberly (@Mzzkimberly)Kate Nash interview [53.27 - 1.01.13]Act 5 (Afterparty[s])[1.01.14 - 1.23.21]Prince of Persia (@theprinceofp3rsia)Lilya (@asti.pumantini)Bin Fingered (@binfingered)Wesley (@fanciful_chaos)Misha (@mx_misha)Act 6 (Outro)[1.23.22 - 1.25.19]Victor (@uglyknees)Khaliden (@alsopurp)Glow Choir (@glow.choir)Thank you everyone who contributed their voices to this episode and to the Trans Pride Brighton Committee for another year of pride and protest without compromise.Find resources and more about Trans Pride Brighton at https://linktr.ee/transpridebrightonMake a donation at https://transpridebrighton.org/donate/Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted, produced & edited by Dr. Khaliden Nas.Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.Video production by Victor Alexander (Check out his film video essays @Clevvergirl on tiktok!)Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star rating and review to help people find the podcast!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy