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In The Dream House Jun 02, 2021

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This episode contains strong language.

In The Dream House is a memoir and a diary-like account from author Carmen Maria Machado (https://twitter.com/carmenmmachado), in which she highlights her volatile experiences of a toxic relationship with an unnamed woman.

Publisher Hamza Jahanzeb (https://twitter.com/hamzajahanzeb) and Creative Director at Broccoli, Hana Walker-Brown (https://twitter.com/HWalker_Brown) discuss the gripping tale with our host Diyora (https://twitter.com/thediyora).

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing ‘Eating Animals’ by Jonathan Safran Foer, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

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Johny Pitts: Afropean May 19, 2021

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Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora) talks with Jhalak Prize winning author, Johny Pitts (https://twitter.com/johnypitts). They discuss his approach to journeying through Afropea via photography and writing, the books that shaped him as an adult and how hip hop influenced his love for words.

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, and speaking to author of ‘Acts of Desperation’ and one of the most exciting Irish writers of now - Megan Nolan. Get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com.

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Afropean May 05, 2021

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Afropean sets out to explore “Black Europe from the street up.” The book is compiled of on-the ground reports detailing Jhalak Prize Winner and author Johny Pitts (https://twitter.com/johnypitts) incredible journey as he backpacks through Europe and meets people from different backgrounds and communities.

Also a photographer, Johny also captures photographs to accompany the stories. Buy the book here (https://shorturl.at/rCVZ5).

Politics editor at Gal Dem Magazine, Moya Lothian-Mclean (https://twitter.com/mlothianmclean) and Former CCO Tony Phillips (https://twitter.com/tonyphillips40) discuss how Afropean inspired them. Tony also reveals that he has personal connection to the author.

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

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Rutger Bregman: Humankind Apr 14, 2021

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Diyora Shadijanova (@TheDiyora) talks with Dutch Historian and Author of Humankind: A Hopeful History, Rutger Bregman (https://twitter.com/rcbregman).

They dissect his theory that “most people, deep down, are pretty decent”, how perfectionism forced him to change his mind on parts of the book, and how he dealt with the backlash of recounting the story of ‘Real Lord of The Flies.

Buy the book here (https://shorturl.at/fmGZ8).

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing Afropean: Notes from Black Europe by Johny Pitts, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

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Introducing: Zombiemum Apr 01, 2021

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Hi Broccoli Book Club listeners, here's a podcast we think you'll love; it's called Zombiemum. When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum

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Humankind Mar 31, 2021

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Humankind: A Hopeful History pushes the revolutionary theory that “most people, deep down, are pretty decent”. Written by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman (@rcbregman), he takes us through centuries of historical events and challenges the beliefs of Machiavelli, Freud and Dawkins, using plenty of research to prove his point – that humans aren’t inherently selfish.

Humankind gives an alternative understanding of history, and made me think that maybe, we need a new optimistic lens when looking at humanity... to give us hope for the future.

Buy the book here (shorturl.at/jyFQW).

Co-host of Literary Friction Octavia Bright (https://twitter.com/octaviabright_) and Producer at Broccoli Productions Bea Duncan (https://twitter.com/beaduncan_) join the host of Broccoli Book Club Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora) to discuss.

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing Afropean by Johny Pitts, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

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Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi: Taking Up Space Mar 18, 2021

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Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora) talks with Taking Up Space authors Chelsea Kwakye and Ore Ogunbiyi (https://twitter.com/OreOgunb). They discuss why Kwakye and Ogunbiyi were urged to write the black girl manifesto for change, the process of completing a degree at the same time as writing their first book and the exciting projects they have coming up off the back of their success. Buy the book here (https://shorturl.at/kpvGQ)

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing Humankind by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

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Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America Mar 04, 2021

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Mindfck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America is a first person account from the official whistleblower of one of the biggest data crime scandals to happen in the last decade, Christopher Wylie. He details the whispers of how Trump got into office - connecting Facebook, Russian intelligence, and international hackers - as well as exposing the behind the scenes of social media manipulation on the mass.

Tristan Cross (https://twitter.com/tristandross) and Renay Richardson (https://twitter.com/RenayRich) join the host of Broccoli Book Club Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora) to discuss. Buy the book here (https://shorturl.at/aoD23).

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

Episode warning:

Please note, there is strong language throughout this episode.

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Nikesh Shukla: The Good Immigrant Feb 18, 2021

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Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora) talks with award winning screenwriter and editor of the anthology The Good Immigrant, Nikesh Shukla (https://twitter.com/nikeshshukla). They discuss Nikesh’s pursuit of a failed rap career, the process he went through to select contributors, and the moment of clarity he had whilst talking to his daughter about racism and how that encouraged him to write his new memoir Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home.

In next month’s book club we’ll be discussing Mindfck:Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America by Christopher Wylie, so get reading now and send in your thoughts and comments via voice-note to voicenotes@broccolicontent.com

Don’t forget to share the podcast and join the conversation using the #BroccoliBookClub. And if you liked what you heard why not leave a review on your favourite podcast app.

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The Good Immigrant Feb 04, 2021

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The Good Immigrant is an anthology of twenty-one essays written by accomplished writers, comedians and actors, who share their experiences growing up in Britain, the book is edited by Nikesh Shukla and it was first published in the UK in 2016. Buy the book here (https://shorturl.at/anpL4)

Abondance Matanda, Poet and Writer joins host of Broccoli Book Club Diyora Shadijanova (https://twitter.com/thediyora), and Broccoli Content Producer, Jaja Muhammad (https://twitter.com/Jaja__Muhammad) to discuss the collection of essays on race and immigration considered the nation's favourite book in 2016.

Up for discussion are the guests' views on the word immigrant and how they identify, their favourite essays and who they think really needs to read this collection.

Join in the conversation via our handle '@broccolicontent'.

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