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Referential

Dr. Khaliden Nas
Wicked
Trans Pride Brighton
Heated Rivalry
Identity
X-Men
Palestine
Trans Pride
Blackness
Representation
Pop Culture
LGBTQ+ Rights
The Cages
Transbright Brighton
Trans Rights
Krakoa
Gay Representation
Queer Relationships
LGBTQ+ Themes
Wuthering Heights
Pop Music

Referential is hosted by Dr. Khaliden Nas to have serious conversations about frivolous topics!

Each episode takes you on an academically informed deep dive into pop culture and media that never skips out on a stupid joke.

Subscribe & join Dr. Khaliden Nas (and the occasional guest!) as we dive into conversations about identity, representation, Blackness, queerness (and so much more) across the... more

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Latest Episodes

Featuring all the guests from our S1 Recaps (Tiffie Starchild, Omar Holmon, Victor Alexander, Miss Sundi, Valentine Smith, Connor Goldsmith, Brett Mannes, Evil Jeff, Matthew Bordenave, Marvin Britt and Jiggly Caliente!)

See you in a few days for the... more

Tangent Episode #13 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!

Ash and I sat down for one final conversation about X-Men ’97! We talk our overall season one X-Men thoughts, our overall podcasting thoughts and answer listener questions. Plus, introducing ... more

Tangent Episode #12 (Crossover with Immortal X of Words)!

Icons in the room! We’re joined by Brett Mannes and Evil Jeff, hosts of the OG Queer nerd podcast “Comic Book Queers: Legacy”!

We dig into our thoughts and feelings on Episode 10, Season 1 o... more

Prepare for S2 by listening back to our S1 recap discussions with some of your favourite comic book nerds across the internet

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'97 Sessions' (Crossover with Ash Alleyne from 'Ash &' )

We’re joined by actress, drag performer, rapper... more

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Recent Guests

Derrick Austin
Thinker, writer, and award‑winning poet
Paradise Laws (social handle mentioned)
Episode: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (S1 and 2 with Derrick Austin!) [RELISTEN]
Carolynn Bain
Owner of Afrori, the Black bookshop in Brighton
Afrori Bookshop
Episode: 'AFRORI: Brighton's Black Bookshop' (with Carolynn Bain & Victor Alexander)
Casiano Prado
Guest introduced at the end of the episode
Episode: 'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne)
Sam Smith
Guest introduced at the end of the episode
Episode: 'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne)
Kerry Washington
Guest introduced at the end of the episode
Episode: 'This Podcast May Contain K-Pop [Demon Hunters]' (with Victor Alexander & Ash Alleyne)
Dr. John Paul Higgins
Teacher, author, host of the Black Fat Femme Pod
Black Fat Femme Pod
Episode: Mix #3: Brandy's Full Moon (2002) (With Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins)
Victor Alexander
Guest discussing film and media critiques
Episode: 'Wuthering's Next Top Model' (With Victor Alexander)
Sarah Savage
CEO of Trans Pride Brighton
Trans Pride Brighton
Episode: Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2)
Dr. Sam Hall
Former lead clinician at Brighton's WellBN Practice
WellBN
Episode: Trans Pride Brighton (with Dr. Sam Hall, Phat Problem & Sarah Savage) (Pt. 2)

Host

Dr. Khaliden Nas
Host of Referential, described as leading serious conversations about pop culture with academic context and humor.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Hilarious, engaging and intellectually rigorous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kecstatic
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Diverse and well spoken

    I love the range of topics this podcasts has. Particularly the thoughts on Bravo/real housewives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megirly
    United States2 years ago
  • Great stuff

    I love this show. Both smart and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hrioejejdodo
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love the range and conversations

    I love the in depth conversations Dr. Nas has with his guests. Such great food for thought on the media we consume. I always learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yosoyleche
    United States2 years ago
  • Range!

    Love the variety of topics and the lens in which he discusses them! New faithful listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kinglyyyyy
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, rigorous, and engaging discussions with sharp takes on representation.
Smart, funny, and refreshing in how it handles complex topics.
High-quality guests and deep dives make for repeat listening.
Educative yet entertaining, a rare combo in pop culture commentary.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (S1 and 2 with Derrick Austin!) [RELISTEN]
Q: Who is the loser of Book 1 in this discussion?
Daniel Malloy is labeled the loser for a controversial arc that failed to land with the audience, illustrating how missteps in adaptation can undermine a storyline, even when it involved talented actors.
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (S1 and 2 with Derrick Austin!) [RELISTEN]
Q: Who do you consider the winner of Book 1 across the film and both seasons (including the show)?
The hosts agree the winner is the audience for finally getting a strong adaptation, with emphasis on Louis as a standout character and Armand as a compelling performer, signaling both appreciation for the new format and dialogue about character fidelity.
'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*
Q: What do you think about the industry's approach to nostalgia and remakes?
They argue nostalgia has been weaponized as a market strategy for over a decade, with Gen X filling the decision-making roles and 90s revivalism becoming a recurring industry trend.
'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*
Q: Do you think the later films/directorial choices succeeded in expanding the universe or did they overextend?
The guests generally feel the later installments overused self-referential gimmicks and modernized tech tropes, losing some of the original simplicity and suspense that defined the first films.
'The Screamisode' (With Victor Alexander)*
Q: Victor, tell me what is your relationship to the screen franchise?
Victor explains that Scream was foundational for many fans, serving as a gateway into horror through its meta-commentary and referential humor, which resonated with a generation of film students and nerds.

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Concise, academically informed discussions of pop culture and media, anchored by thoughtful analysis of representation, race, sexuality, and identity. Episodes blend rigorous context with humor, covering topics from trans rights and LGBTQ+ culture to film, music, and nostalgia, often featuring guests who bring scholarly or activist perspectives. Noteworthy is the commitment to nuanced dialogue about marginalized communities, with a cheeky, bantering tone that still treats complex topics with care. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want smart cultural critique without sacrificing personality or entertainment.

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1. Derrick Austin
2. Carolynn Bain
3. Casiano Prado
4. Sam Smith
5. Kerry Washington
6. Dr. John Paul Higgins
7. Victor Alexander
8. Sarah Savage

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