A Seat At The Table
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Podcast Overview
<p>A Seat At The Table brings together feminism, female friendship and food. Every episode Alex invites guests to take us through their perfect feminist dinner party; 3 feminist icons as dinner guests, 3 courses, and 3 tunes being played on repeat. </p><br><p>Hosted by Alex Holker, the creator of Spare Ribs Club, an intersectional feminist book & supper club which explores feminism and social justice through literature, art, music and food.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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September 18, 2024
A Seat At The Table with Joke Amusan
<p>Welcome back to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!</p><br><p>In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.</p><br><p>In this episode, Alex talks to Joke Amusan. Joke is a German-Nigerian textile artist based in London. Her art practice highlights the experiences and complex beauty of what it means to be a Black woman – through the exploration of identity and heritage. Joke’s art pieces are conversational, encouraging women to come together to share their stories and to embrace who they are unapologetically. She strives to help build community by bringing people together and sharing space together through her creative workshops. Her work has been exhibited in the UK, USA, Germany, and Switzerland. In 2022 she was nominated for the “Female Founder” award in The Independent Awards, and in 2023 she was a finalist in The Ingram Prize.</p><br><p>We discuss Joke's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a wonderful guest list; writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, artist Carrie Mae Weems and activist Malala Yousafzai. Set against a soundtrack of Little Simz, Cleo Sol and Andra Day, they start with summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce, followed by jollof rice, plantain and chicken, and finishing with apfelstrudel. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her work as an artist and her identity as a Black woman.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 4, 2024
A Seat At The Table with Dr Helen King
<p>Welcome back to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!</p><br><p>In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.</p><br><p>In this episode, Alex talks to Dr Helen King. Helen is Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at the Open University with an academic career spanning over two decades. Her work delves into the intersections of history, medicine, and gender. Helen’s upcoming book, <em>Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women's Bodies</em>, is a groundbreaking exploration of how women's bodies have been perceived throughout history. Helen’s interdisciplinary work bridges the gap between health professionals and historians, shedding light on how historical perspectives can enrich our understanding of modern medical practices. Her influence extends beyond academia, with her public engagement efforts including storytelling, educational events, and insightful blogging on topics ranging from ancient Greek medicine to the history of pain.</p><br><p>We discuss Helen's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a fabulous guest list; 12th century medical practitioner Trota of Salerno, 19th century nurse and social reformer Florence Nightingale, and preacher and suffragist Maude Royden.<strong> </strong>Set against a soundtrack of Hildegard of Bingen, Florence Price and Fleur Stevenson, they start with figs and ricotta, followed by seven hour slow-roasted lamb with roasted vegetables, and finishing with fresh seasonal fruit and marrons glacés, served with a Tokaji dessert wine. We discuss how her feminism intersects with women's health, ancient medical history, and her Christianity.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 12, 2024
A Seat At The Table with Yulin Kuang
<p>Welcome to A Seat At The Table with Spare Ribs Club!</p><br><p>In this podcast, creator of Spare Ribs Club Alex Holker talks to guests about their dream feminist dinner party. From their 3 feminist guests, the 3 tunes that will be on repeat all evening, and the 3 courses being served, this podcast brings together conversations around feminism, music and food.</p><br><p>In this episode, Alex talks to Yulin Kuang. Yulin is an LA-based award-winning screenwriter and director. She was born in Guangzhou, China and quickly uprooted first to the flat plains of Wichita, Kansas and then to various suburbs of New Jersey, where she wrote a lot of Harry Potter fanfiction and became obsessed with telling kissing stories. She is currently adapting and directing Emily Henry’s novel, <em>Beach Read, </em>for 20th Century. She previously also adapted Henry’s <em>People We Meet On Vacation </em>for Temple Hill and 3000 Pictures. Yulin’s own debut novel, <em>How to End a Love Story, </em>will be published in April 2024 through Avon.</p><br><p>We discuss Yulin's dream feminist dinner party, starting with a fabulous guest list; journalist and writer Nora Ephron, director and playwright Celine Song, and novelist Elizabeth Gaskell. Set against a soundtrack of Rex Orange County, Billy Joel and The Highwomen, they start with a cucumber salad and a Los Feliz Iced Tea from Home on Hillhurst, which features a chai-infused scotch component, followed by Chrissy Teigen's Spicy Miso Carbonara, paired with the Francis Coppola 2020 Claret, and Prantl's Burnt Almond Torte, which was her wedding cake, served with decaf coffee. We discuss how her feminism intersects with her writing and the romance genre, and her past and current projects.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is A Seat At The Table?
<p>A Seat At The Table brings together feminism, female friendship and food. Every episode Alex invites guests to take us through their perfect feminist dinner party; 3 feminist icons as dinner guests, 3 courses, and 3 tunes being played on repeat. </p><br><p>Hosted by Alex Holker, the creator of Spare Ribs Club, an intersectional feminist book & supper club which explores feminism and social justice through literature, art, music and food.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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