EP 96: LOVE SONG FOR SUDAN 🇸🇩
Hana Baba is trying to enjoy the Sudanese music she loves, but something isn’t feeling right. The war in Sudan continues and she’s wondering - what will happen to Sudan’s musical heritage?
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Thank you Apple Podcasts For highlighting our work!

EP 95: WILDIN’ OUT(SIDE).
Many children dream of being wildlife experts after watching hours of nature shows, but as grown-ups, it’s rare to meet a Black nature ecologist.
Today we hear some unbelievable nature stories with Dr.Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD
Tune in:▶️rb.gy/p4kzth

When The Stoop host Leila Day moves to Cuba, she finds a place that embraces her whole identity — or so she thinks. After making one change Leila sees how quickly others treat her differently and realizes she has something to say.

Listen here: listen.meditativestory.com/LeilaDay

Tomorrow is International Podcast Day, right when we are wrapping up season 9!
In this season finale, me and Leila Day get personal with the times that were difficult for us in our pod journey.

🎧 Just in case you haven't listened to the latest episode of The Stoop...

We've been nominated for a Signal Awards in the Best Conversation Starter category, yay!!

Vote for us and help us to continue having these conversations : vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/…

One of the most exciting parts of making an episode is seeing what beautiful art Neeeeema comes up with. Thanks Apple Podcasts for sharing her talent!

EP 90: THE MOTH ON THE STOOP ~ On this special episode with Suzanne Rust of The Moth we hear the story of Ivan McClellan about discovering the black rodeo in his Kansas hometown. Plus, we discuss aging in Episode 75 'Black Don't Crack?'
Tune in! :t.ly/EmOHC

Reminder! There's so much cool stuff happening in the audio/pod world besides sales, charts & layoffs -- like Radiophrenia sound fields Resonate from VPM + ICA Community Media Center Tribeca Audio Third Coast International Audio Festival Weird Noise In The Dark Radio OPIA Community + don't forget yard sale treasures ✨

EP 89: MOTHER TONGUE ~ What’s it like when everyone at home speaks a language you don’t understand?
Claudia, a Ghanaian-American, didn't speak her mother tongue, causing disconnect and identity struggles. Hana Baba 's kids face a similar gap
▶️Listen : tinyurl.com/bdc4b6cr

Journalist and @thestooppodcast host Leila Day grows up being told that she should “tone it down.”

But after a move to Cuba in her early twenties, she realizes that by expressing her authentic voice, she can unlock her authentic power.

Listen here: listen.meditativestory.com/leila

Ep 87: DON'T CALL ME AUNTIE ~ A term of endearment but not everybody wants to be your “Auntie.” Leila Day & Hana Baba unravel the emotions and stereotypes tied to being an “Auntie” & discuss the “respectability handles” within Black culture.
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Some of my art from this season of the Stoop!

Loved hearing T O N Y A in our latest episode produced by Natalie Peart , exploring the use of psychedelics.

Stunning, powerful episode of The Stoop. What's happening in Sudan and why we aren't paying attention.

Hear the beautiful voices and sounds of a community longing for a homeland.Hana Baba Leila Day

thestoop.org/home/2023/6/14…

Ep 85: PAUSING FOR SUDAN ~ The war in Hana's home country, Sudan, continues. Hana Baba has been feeling the conflict here at home in the States. Today we pause and take a moment to reflect on the music that has been holding people together.
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No lies here, and an incredible editor.

Looking for some good podcasts this summer? Here are my favorites!
Jenée - Dear Prudence
Justin Richmond - Started From The Bottom
Demetria L. Lucas - Ratchet & Respectable
Farai Chideya - Our Body Politic
Leila Day & Hana Baba - The Stoop
Virginia Sole-Smith - Burnt Toast
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Very excited to be a part of this audio fest - Resonate 2023 in Richmond VA this November. Come hang !

Ep 84: DIASPORA DILEMMA ~ Hana Baba has a dilemma. As a diasporan, is she basically a diluted African? Hana finds that she’s questioning her place —
she’s African, but she’s a diaspora African —and she wonders how she’s seen.
Tune in 🎧▶️shorturl.at/dfjuT