- 19
- Episodes
- 12
- Ratings
- 2022
- First episode
About Ain’t I A Woman Podcast
A space for counter discourse from a global Black feminist perspective where we provide politcal, historical, and structural analysis of current events, pressing issues, and hot topics.
- Publisher
- AIAW Podcast
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 22 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 9 May 2023
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
9 May 2023
Why Can’t Black Women be Masculine?
In this episode Asia, Zimi,and Bidemi unpack the “black women are masculine” trope.
18 Apr 2023
Is We Fuckin or Nah?
This week, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss the sexual politics of being a Black women.
4 Apr 2023
Men Don't Like Kids
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi talk about parenting and how patriarchy conditions men to view children. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Royal Singleton Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)
3 Apr 2023
Welcome Back - AIAW Season 2
Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi are back for Season 2
17 Jan 2023
The Famous Girls Are Alright (Megan thee Stallion and Brittney G)
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss Megan thee Stallion and Brittney Griner! Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Royal Singleton Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast
22 Nov 2022
Black Women and Politics
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss politics! Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Royal Singleton Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast
1 Nov 2022
The Famous Men Are Not Alright!
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss men making news for all the wrong reasons. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. Follow us on Instagram: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/?hl=en) Editor - Royal Singleton
18 Oct 2022
The Politics of Infidelity
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss whether cheating is a deal breaker and the myth of monogamy. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Royal Singleton Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
13 Sept 2022
The Rise of Lonely, Single Men
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi give their take on all the buzz surrounding the recent Psychology Today article The Rise of Lonely, Single Men (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-state-our-unions/202208/the-rise-lonely-single-men). Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
9 Aug 2022
Ain't I Cis?
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi get into gender identity and transphobia. They explore the complexities of the relationship between cisgender and transgender Black women, and examine the causes of the underlying tension. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
2 Aug 2022
Ain't I From the Hood?
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi discuss growing up in the hood vs. the suburbs. They also get into hood politics, safety, snitching, the police, and prison abolition. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
19 Jul 2022
Ain't I Religious? Pt. 2
In this episode, we discuss the impact of religion and heteronormativity. We get into the consequences of purity culture and the myth of soul ties 👀. We close out by discussing how religion influences our ideas of submission and punishment. FYI - In light of our dusty supreme court and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we want to make sure that non-men have the resources we need for our reproductive health. Please check out this article (https://www.wired.com/story/guide-abortion-resources-post-roe-america/) for resources. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
29 Jun 2022
Dating While Feminist Pt. 1
In this episode, Asia, Bidemi, and Zimi unpack what it's like to date as a feminist. We kick off with a discussion of Lori Gottlieb's now infamous article Marry Him! The case for settling for Mr. Good Enough. (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/03/marry-him/306651/) We discuss whether we want to get married, pre-nups, how women get pressured and socialized into marriage, who benefits from marriage, "teachable misogynists", monogamy/infidelity, and so much more. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
28 Jun 2022
Ain’t I Religious? Pt. 1
In this episode, we get into religion. We discuss how we were raised and whether we are still religious. We delve into religion and hetero-normativity, focusing on homophobia, misogyny, and sexual repression. We end by discussing financial exploitation, punishment, and other problematic ideas that stem from religion. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
22 Jun 2022
Ain’t I A Traveler?
We get into traveling while Black, where we have been, where we want to go, and who would we pick to be a part of our travel crew. Spoiler alert, one of our hosts has NEVER been on a girls' trip *dramatic gasp*. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
7 Jun 2022
The Dangers of Interacting With Misogynists Online
In this episode, we dive into the Manosphere and online interactions with misogynists. We kick off with a brief history of the Manosphere (check out Behind the Bastards Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-bastards/id1373812661) episode titled Part One: The Birth of the Manosphere (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-one-the-birth-of-the-manosphere/id1373812661?i=1000510311398)) to learn more. We talk about our dealings with misogynists on Clubhouse and other online platforms, what we've learned about the Manosphere, Incels, Pick Up Artists (PUA), Men's Rights Activists (MRA), and Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW). Asia also gives us the scoop on Black Male Studies and their connection to the Manosphere. And of course we get into dating and get distracted by a conversation about wine and travel. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
15 May 2022
Dating While Feminist Pt.2
In this second installment, we take a DEEPER dive into the complexities and situations that come up when dating while feminist. We discuss Cheryl Clarke's work "Lesbianism: an Act of Resistance" (http://lzigelyte.digitalscholar.rochester.edu/queertheory/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Clarke-Lesbianism-as-Resistance-1981.pdf) and Brittney Cooper's book "Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers her Superpower." (https://www.amazon.com/Eloquent-Rage-Feminist-Discovers-Superpower/dp/1250112885/ref=asc_df_1250112885/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=353154503491&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12136835435166729611&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007811&hvtargid=pla-658780951438&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=66545702370&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=353154503491&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12136835435166729611&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007811&hvtargid=pla-658780951438) We delve into the relationship between queerness and Black feminism, sex and the orgasm gap, and much more. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
13 Mar 2022
A Convo about Cosby Pt.2
We wrap up our analysis of W. Kamau Bell’s docuseries. Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
22 Feb 2022
A Convo about Cosby Pt.1
Welcome to the Ain't I A Woman Podcast! On Episode 1 we do a deep dive of W. Kamau Bell's new docuseries "We Need to Talk About Cosby" (https://www.sho.com/we-need-to-talk-about-cosby) Who we are Show Hosts - Bidemi Animashaun, Asia Hodges, Zimife Umeh Graphic Designer - Bidemi Animashaun Editor - Bidemi Animashaun Follow us on Instagram Ain't I A Woman Podcast: aiaw_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/aiaw_podcast/) Asia: aja.nikol (https://www.instagram.com/aja.nikol/) Bidemi: retronigerian (https://www.instagram.com/retronigerian/) Zimife: zimi522 (https://www.instagram.com/zimi522/) Follow us on Twitter Asia: asianhodges (https://twitter.com/asianhodges) Bidemi: betty___boop68 (https://twitter.com/betty___boop68) Zimife: UmehZimife (https://twitter.com/UmehZimife) Don't. forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening.
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