Going Up? is a pop culture podcast viewed through the lens of 3 black creatives: Evangeline, Dasani, and Amatullah. With an elevator based theme, the hosts break down their feelings on stan culture, black horror cinema, hollow representation and more before you reach your floor.
After finals rotted their brains, the trio decided to switch things up and answer a few questions sent in. Heated, controversial food opinions were shared leading friendships to be tested. Amatullah talks about Star Trek once again and Eve busts out the hard -er over Winx Club.
CW: Mentions of slavery and body horror
Rated Explicit for swears and use of the n-word in a reclaiming manner.
Muzak: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035)
Opening Credit: Fesliyan Studios Background Music
21 Nov 2020
Hair Politics
In this episode, Evangeline, Dasani, and Amatullah talk black hair and all the politics that come with it. The trio discusses the historical and cultural context of many styles and touches on why hair is never "just hair". Amatullah imagines ancient Egyptian shit-talk while Eve and Dasani talk about their hair journeys. All the while, they attempt to find their place in the natural hair movement, whose politics prove that you can't have shit in Detroit.
CW: Mentions of slavery
Rated Explicit for swears and use of the n-word in a reclaiming manner.
Muzak: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035)
31 Oct 2020
Black Horror Cinema
In their Halloween special, Dasani, Amatullah, and Evangeline discuss Black horror movies and what constitutes true "Black horror". Evangeline waxes poetic about Us (2019) and Dasani and Amatullah talk a little too much about Tony Todd. The trio defines what Black horror means to them and why Black faces don't always make a Black movie.
CW: Mentions of assault/brutalization, mentions of slavery
Rated Explicit for swears and use of the n-word in a reclaiming fashion.
Muzak: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035)
17 Oct 2020
Stan Culture
In their debut episode, Eve, Dasani, and Amatullah express their frustrations with stan and fandom culture. Amatullah reveals that they know a little too much about Star Trek and Eve admits his ignorance to the so-called "Mishapocalypse". The trio attempt to convey the annoyances that accompany being a Black person in fandom as well as a minor in fandom, which usually caters to adults.
CW: Mentions of predatory behavior, mentions of sexualizing minors/content for children.
Rated Explicit for swears and use of n-word in reclaiming fashion.
Muzak: George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300035)
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