The Turn On
The Turn On
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 The Turn On Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Turn On episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Turn On for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Turn On episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Season 5 | Episode 10 | Damn Good Friends
The Turn On
06/22/22 • 63 min
The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "The Romantic Agenda" by Claire Kann and talk asexuality, aromanticism, heteronormative conditioning, love bombing, and balancing platonic and romantic relationships.
Resources
- Book, "The Romantic Agenda" by Claire Kann | Bookshop | Amazon
- Author, Claire Kann | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
- “ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex” by Angela Chen | Bookshop | Amazon
- “Let's Talk About Love” by Claire Kann | Bookshop | Amazon
- What's Turning Us On: "Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals" by Luisah Teish | Bookshop | Amazon
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-10-damn-good-friends.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTurnOnPodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Season 5 | Episode 7 | So Icy
The Turn On
03/30/22 • 66 min
The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Private Affair" by A.C. Arthur and talk about the universality of pooping, crystal pussy Twitter, not pathologizing lack of sexual desire, what our parents taught us about love and the narcissistic urge to rewrite history.
Resources
- Book, "A Private Affair: A Steamy Workplace Romance (The Fabulous Golds Book 1)" by A.C. Arthur | Amazon
- Author, A.C. Arthur | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
- "Weightless" by Marconi Union | About | Song
- Round Health | App
- What's Turning Us On | We Should Try It
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-7-so-icy.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTurnOnPodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
11/10/21 • 62 min
This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to Dr. Lanice Avery about who's going to save Black women (spoiler: it's us); being our whole, expansive selves; the importance of nurturing friendships with other women; leaning into our unexpected strengths; the virtues of being a curious bitch; and getting off and getting free.
Resources
- Guest, Lanice Avery | la4gd (at) virginia.edu | Twitter
Book, "Four Letter Word: (After Hours Book 1)" | Amazon
Author, Ava Freeman | Website | Instagram | Twitter
Dr. Avery's Recommendations:- "When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks It Down" by Joan Morgan | Bookshop | Amazon
- "Black Feminism Reimagined: After Intersectionality" by Jennifer C. Nash | Bookshop | Amazon
- "In the Wake: On Blackness and Being" by Christina Sharpe | Bookshop | Amazon
- "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" by Adrienne Maree Brown | Bookshop | Amazon
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-1_5-the-turn-on-x-dr-lanice-avery.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
07/10/19 • 36 min
In Episode 1.5 of The Turn On, we interview writer Leone Ross, author of "Come Let Us Sing Anyway." We talk inspiration, first times and the world leader we're sure has never, ever been present while a woman was having an orgasm.
BOOK: "Come Let Us Sing Anyway": https://amzn.to/2JooLUD
AUTHOR: Leone Ross: http://www.leoneross.com/
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-1_5-the-turn-on-x-leone-ross.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast (http://www.instagram.com/theturnonpodcast)
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod (http://www.twitter.com/theturnonpodcast)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn
03/02/22 • 52 min
The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read Sabrina B. Scales' "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" and talk pandemic mess, capitalism, innovation and the ways we are all connected.
Resources
- Book, "Quarantined: A Collection of Shorts" by Sabrina B. Scales| Bookshop | Amazon
- Author, Sabrina B. Scales | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
- Marla Stewart's Sex Ed Workshops
- What's Turning Us On | Rose's Cousin
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-6-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Season 5 | Episode 5 | Mama Used to Say
The Turn On
02/02/22 • 57 min
The Turn On uses literary erotica to explore the intricacies of having sex while Black, via a mix of storytelling, humor and frank talk that centers the lived experiences of Black women, femmes and gender nonconforming people.
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon and talk about environmental racism, being in community with other Black people, so-called "Black Identity Extremists," Black Republicans, the value of unlikeable protagonists and the glorious intimacy of the word "nigga."
Resources
- Book, "A Spy In The Struggle" by Aya de Leon| Bookshop | Amazon
- Author, Aya de Leon | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
- What's Turning Us On | Starfish
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-5-episode-5-mama-used-to-say.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
10/27/21 • 60 min
This week, Erica and Kenrya talk to author adrienne maree brown about "Pleasure Activism," the distinct joy of writing fiction, growing a pleasureful life, learning in public, what the Black kink community can teach us about negotiating intimacy, the joys of integrating your sexual self with your other selves, navigating disability and sex and why we're so damn grateful that Black people write books.
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/quickie-38-the-turn-on-x-adrienne-maree-brown.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Season Three Announcement
The Turn On
08/18/20 • 7 min
We're back, bitches! Plus some important announcements.
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/season-three-announcement.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn?fan_landing=true
Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-turn-on-podcast
Season 2 | Episode 10 | Greatest Love Of All
The Turn On
05/27/20 • 52 min
In this episode of The Turn On, Erica and Kenrya read from "The Complete Works of Pat Parker" and discuss love—and sex—as a revolutionary act.
Resources:
BOOK | "The Complete Works of Pat Parker," Copyright held by Anastasia Dunham-Parker-Brady: https://bookshop.org/books/the-complete-works-of-pat-parker/9781938334221?aid=2244
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-10-the-greatest-love-of-all.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast (http://www.instagram.com/theturnonpodcast)
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod (http://www.twitter.com/theturnonpodcast)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn)
10/30/19 • 23 min
On Episode 9.5 of The Turn On, we talk to Lauren Cherelle, author of "The Dawn of Nia," about identity and using literature to lift up the experiences of Southern Black lesbians.
BOOK: "The Dawn of Nia" by Lauren Cherelle: https://amzn.to/30Pel5X
WRITER: Lauren Cherelle: http://www.lcherelle.com/
You can find full show notes, a transcript and links to everything we mentioned on this episode at https://www.theturnonpodcast.com/transcripts/episode-9_5-the-turn-on-x-lauren-cherelle.
Connect With The Turn On
Website: http://www.theturnonpodcast.com
Instagram: @TheTurnOnPodcast (http://www.instagram.com/theturnonpodcast)
Twitter: @TheTurnOnPod (http://www.twitter.com/theturnonpodcast)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTurnOnPodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkR-duu-KegFURl-P8xpYg?view_as=subscriber
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurnOn
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does The Turn On have?
The Turn On currently has 156 episodes available.
What topics does The Turn On cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Black Women, Literature, Black, Sex, Interview, Feminism, Storytelling, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Arts, Sexuality, Romance and African American.
What is the most popular episode on The Turn On?
The episode title 'Season 5 | Episode 8 | Come Over' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Turn On?
The average episode length on The Turn On is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Turn On released?
Episodes of The Turn On are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Turn On?
The first episode of The Turn On was released on Jun 17, 2019.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ