ourstoriestheytell: Recent Episodes
Rennae and Amara
Like the conversations you have outside the cinema with your friends but in a podcast. The hosts, Amara & Rennae, explore the portrayal of black women in film, TV and everything in between.
Lately, there seems to be a drought of great shows with black female leads & Rennae & Amara are STILL talking about it.They also discuss the shows that have been holding them down, race in fantasy shows and the increasing attention in Damson Idris. Let us know your thoughts and suggestions cause we need them! Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast
We’re back with another guest interview and this time we had the privilege of interviewing Filmmaker, Video Editor and overall fashion icon, Tara Olayeye. We flew over to the states sponsored by Zoom (we wish x) and had a transparent and refreshing conversation with Tara about her journey thus far, her artistry, black trauma in film and ‘dream projects’. We advise you to grab a drink and a notepad cause Tara dropped some gems! You can find Tara on: (IG) @taraolaa & (Youtube) taraola. Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials (FB & IG) @ourstoriestheytell (Twitter) @ostt_podcast
In this episode Rennae & Amara review Ekwa Msangi’s indie drama Farewell Amor (2020). They have an in-depth conversation on some of the film’s core themes: displacement, isolation, religion and relationship. (P.S Angolan music slaps and we’re all sleeping on it!) Let us know your thoughts because we had lots of them! Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast|ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com
Lately, there seems to be a drought of great shows with black female leads so Rennae & Amara decided to talk about it. They also discuss why can’t black women be love interests, why everyone should skip Behind Her Eyes and why Lupin decides to erase all the black women in France :/ Let us know your thoughts and suggestions cause we need them! Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast
In this ep Rennae & Amara throw it all the way back to the 2000s & review their first Disney Original & household classic: The Cheetah Girls (2003). They have a light-hearted conversation that entails Whitney Houston, problematic story arcs & Disney’s lowkey moral messages. Let us know your thoughts on one of the best films to grace our childhood :) Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast|ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking individually to two distinctive voices: Tanya Bridgeman and Sir Jvmes! Tanya shares a challenging yet nostalgic short entitled, ‘Gran Old Stories’. Later in the ep, we hear from Sir Jvmes who shares a beautiful reading of her spoken word piece, ‘Until Next Time’. If you’re a black/brown emerging writer who has a short story to tell get in touch with us. Apologies for the fluctuating sound - We’re working on it! Hit us up on our socials (FB & IG) @ourstoriestheytell (Twitter) @ostt_podcast Find more from Tanya (IG) @tan_bridgeman (Twitter) @TanyaMBridgeman & discover more of Sir Jvmes work (YT) https://youtu.be/Bke7i7zNc1s (IG) https://www.instagram.com/sirjvmes
In this episode we have an honest & thoughtful conversation with the lovely Laurelle Jones - a trailblazing producer, director & writer for independent film. We talk about her experiences behind the lens and the interplay between producing, diversity in crew as well as on screen. You can find Laurelle on: (IG) @laurelle_jones & (Twitter) @LaurelleJones. Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials (FB & IG) @ourstoriestheytell (Twitter) @ostt_podcast
In this ‘Valentines’ special Rennae & Amara review Sam Levinson’s Netflix romantic drama Malcom and Marie (2021). They have an in-depth conversation on all things art, creative licence, Hollywood politics and emotional abuse. Let us know your thoughts because we had lots of them! Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast|ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com
In this mini-episode, Amara and Rennae chat about the current state of lockdown TV. They discuss the shows they’re sad to see go, the endless stream of reboots and the upcoming releases they look forward to (if there’s any). Let us know your thoughts, suggestions or your fav lockdown shows. Don't forget to rate and review!! Hit us up on our socials|FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell|Twitter @ostt_podcast|ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of ourstoriestheytell Rennae and Amara discuss a soon to be Christmas classic, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) directed by David E. Talbert. They talk all things ‘musical afrobeats’, WALL-E and colourism in commercial Hollywood. (This episode contains spoilers). | Hit us up on our socials | ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell | Twitter @ostt_podcast
In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking individually to two amazing writers: Mayowa Fagbure and Auuudsthepoet! Mayowa shares a beautiful think piece entitled, ‘Something with Meaning’ performed by the amazing Danielle Kasaratè. Later in the ep, we hear from Audrey herself, sharing a powerful reading of her poem, ‘Rhythm and Jive’. If you’re a black emerging writer who has a short story to tell get in touch with us. Sorry about the sound quality in this one, Zoom was not on our side. We promise it'll be better next time. Hit us up on our socials! ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell • You can also find more words by Mayowa - www.mayowafagbure.com/@mayowafagbure & Audrey - @auuudsthepoet
On this episode of ourstoriestheytell Rennae and Amara discuss the F. Gary Gray classic, Set It Off (1996). They talk all things sisterhood, heist movies and the idea of ‘making it out the hood’ in 90's America. (This episode contains spoilers). | Hit us up on our socials | ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell | Twitter @ostt_podcast
In this mini-episode, Amara and Rennae chat about their favourite 2000 shows, from Disney to Pop Girl, and discuss the representation of black women and girls. Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future film reviews. Don't forget to rate and review!!
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In this episode, we talk all things Pepper Soup, the lack of Black British coming of age movies & Netflix Reboots with actress Peace Oseyenum. Corona worked hard this year but Peace worked harder & has two exciting projects in development. Follow Peace @misspeacey Follow Out of Bounds @outofbounds6 | Hit us up on our socials | ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell | Twitter @ostt_podcast
On this episode of ourstoriestheytell Rennae and Amara discuss Jordan Peele's Us (2019) They talk representation, rabbits and horror while trying not to hum 'I got 5 on It'. (This episode contains spoilers)
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Introducing our new segment - The Story I’ll Tell. In this episode OSTT’s Podcast Host Rennae Walker will be kicking of the first-ever reading of this segment; sharing her story, Before I slice my cake. This episode also features Spoken Word Minister Chioma Ikpa’s Lessons Learnt From Fairytales. If you’re a black/brown emerging writer who has a short story to tell get in touch with us! Hit us up on our socials! ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell • You can also follow the amazing Chioma Ikpa @chii_wyw (Word Your World)
In this episode we have an insightful conversation with the inspiring Ella Bennett - South London’s finest Film &TV Director. We talk about her award-winning short Last Leg (2016) and touch on this issues of mental health within the film industry & the black community. Follow Ella @ellabe_utp | Hit us up on our socials | ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | FB & IG @ourstoriestheytell | Twitter @ostt_podcast
Rennae and Amara review the movie Rocks (2019) after watching it together in socially distanced cinemas. They discuss this emotional rollercoaster ride of a movie-going experience and conclude on the representation of black women in the film. Rocks is available to watch on Netflix UK, (This episode contains spoilers) Hit us up on our socials! ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell
In this mini-episode, Amara and Rennae chat about the TV shows they are watching and rank them based on the representation of Black women. Hit us up on our socials! Let us know your thoughts, recommendations and leave a review <3 ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell
We have an in-depth discussion with trailblazing Nigerian-British Filmmaker, Tomisin Adepeju, on his latest award-winning short, Appreciation (2019). Tomisin talks on the mechanics of creating a poignant film centred around a black woman, as well as sharing his perspective on the need for black women to be represented fully in the industry. Follow Tomisin on and the journey of Appreciation (2019) on Instagram: @appreciationshort | @tomisinadepeju Hit us up on our socials! ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell
In the first-ever episode of ourstoriestheytell, Rennae and Amara review the movie that started it all, Queen and Slim (2020). They cover what they liked, what they didn't like and discuss how the movie portrays Black women. (This episode contains spoilers) Hit us up on our socials! ourstoriestheytellpodcast@gmail.com | Twitter:@ostt_podcast | Instagram & Facebook: @ourstoriestheytell