Stacked is the book podcast for readers who want more from their shelves. We explore the stories and voices that often go unnoticed in traditional literary spaces; the books that shape culture, challenge our assumptions, and help us make sense of the world around us.
If you're passionate about discovering books that challenge the status quo and spark meaningful conversations about literature, culture, and politics, Stacked is for you. Join us!
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We're closing out the season with a solo episode reflecting on the incredible conversations we've had so far, and the books that shaped them.
Ziporah also takes it back to basics and shares a book recommendation one last time; Cyprian Ekwensi's 1961 novel Jagua Nana, which follows a middle-aged sex worker as she navigates 1950s Lagos with humour, agency, and zero apologies.
A heartfelt thank you to all the guests and listeners who made this season possible. Till the next one!
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9 Oct 2025
White Feminism w/ Gina Martin
Gina Martin joins us this week to discuss Koa Beck’s White Feminism; a book that has fundamentally shifted her understanding of feminism, activism and collective liberation. With that as a jump-off point, Gina also opens up about the journey from her successful anti-upskirting campaign (which led to the passing of the Voyeurism Act in 2019) to grappling with the complexities of law reform vs. transformation
We discuss;
✨ White feminism as an ideology
✨ The problems with "girl boss" and choice feminism frameworks
✨ How individualistic feminism connects to regressive movements like the trad wife movement
✨ Intersectionality's original intent and how it's been diluted as a buzzword
Gina also shares insights from her work facilitating workshops with young people, helping them think critically about gender stereotypes and societal expectations.
Featured Book: White Feminism by Koa Beck
Guest: Gina Martin
You can find Gina's books, including ‘No Offence, But….’ & 'Be The Change' wherever books are sold, and follow her work on Instagram @ginamartinuk
You can find us on Instagram @thestackedpod and drop us an email at thestackedpod@gmail.com
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25 Sept 2025
Season of Migration to the North w/ JJ Bola
JJ Bola joins us this week to discuss Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North, a book that has captivated him, and led to multiple re-reads over the last decade since he discovered it.
Together, we explore the novel's dual narrative as it follows an unnamed narrator and Mustafa Sa'eed, two Sudanese men whose brushes with the West and colonial education result in a fraught exploration of displacement and otherness.
We discuss:
✨ Migration as both physical and psychological displacement
✨ The ongoing effects of colonialism on contemporary society
✨ The complexities of belonging and returning
✨ How literature can help us navigate questions of identity and agency
Featured Book: Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
Guest: JJ Bola
You can follow JJ on Instagram at @jj_bola
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5.0 / 5
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4.9 / 5
37 ratings
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