Smart Girl
Just two (or more nerds) talking about about all things first-gen in pop culture and mass media. The title comes from La'Tonya's memoir, which is all about fandoms and finding your passion in education. Sam, her bestie, talked her into this podcast.
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More about Smart Girl (the book):
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Smart Girl
Latest Episodes
Hate-Watching Remember The Titans feat Andrew Sargent
We rewatch Remember The Titans with Dr. Andrew Sargent (West Chester University) and confront how a feel good sports movie can still center white sacrifice, flatten Black interiority, and sell a seductive colorblind story about integration. We ...
Don't Call it a Comeback: Food Insecurity and the Hidden Costs of College feat. Lenita Seals
What happens when you can't afford to eat in college?Sam and La'Tonya speak with Lenita Seals, LT’s cousin and the unforgettable voice behind the “Basic Needs” chapter of Smart Girl. Lenita ta...
Shooting Your Shot: The Fangirl episode feat. Noa Dalzell, CLNS Media
Sam and LT talk with Boston Celtics and WNBA reporter Noa Dalzell about turning lifelong basketball obsession into a real job after being told the dream was unrealistic. They dig into why off-court community reporting creates better access, bet...
Season Two Kickoff: Just Two Nerds Talking Shit
Season two starts with a pivot. We’re still here for first-generation college and grad school life, but now we’re applying that lived experience to the stories we all watch, quote, and argue about. As two English PhDs, Sam and LT bring a sharp ...
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