How much truth do parents owe their children? I'm not a parent, so I definitely don't know the answer to this question, but it was fun to discuss it! In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, Dr. Nicole and I dive into Black Cake, and if you've read the novel or watched the series you probably understand why that question is so important.

This conversation delves into the themes of family secrets, generational trauma, and the impact of colonialism as explored in the book and series. Nicole and I reflect on personal experiences with family secrets, the importance of truth between parents and children, and how these themes resonate within Caribbean culture. They also discuss the significance of Black Cake as a symbol of identity and the adaptation of the story from book to screen, highlighting the poetic writing style and visual storytelling that brings the narrative to life.

We highlight the importance of queer representation in media, the production process, and the significance of casting choices. We discuss the impact of music on storytelling and analyze the narrative structure, including cliffhangers and foreshadowing. And, we emphasize the need for authenticity in representation.

We talk:

05:59 Exploring truth between parents and children

14:59 The art of adaptation from book to screen

21:04 Visual storytelling

33:59 Celebrating queer representation in media

41:12 Cinematic choices and character development

53:39 Music's role in storytelling

Episode References:

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Podcasting Is the New Kink! Season 8: The Other Black Girl

Master of None (TV Series 2015–2021)

Frazier (Reboot TV Series 2023–2024)

Downton Abbey (TV Series 2010–2015)

Connect with Nicole on her website BlackWritersRead.com and IG @blackwritersread

Connect with me on IG @pod.kink

*This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com

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