Swallow

Hey you. In this episode, I'll be dissecting Mieko Kawakami's critically acclaimed novel "Breasts and Eggs". We'll look into an exploration of asexuality and aromanticism, women's experiences in modern Japan, and a journey through the desire for children. Muscle & Bone Literary⁠ (crowdfunding for bookstore) ⁠Muscle & Bone⁠ (newsletter) ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ xMusic: Aquamarine 30 mins FX Artist: Ambient GardenSource: www.purple-planet.comhttps://www.purple-planet.com/

Hey you. Today's episode is about the relationship between Black and brown audiences and Shakespearean literature and language, using several written works and academic essays as part of the analysis. Let's have fun! Muscle & Bone Literary⁠ (crowdfunding for bookstore) ⁠Muscle & Bone⁠ (newsletter) ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ xMusic: Almost in F - TranquillityArtist: Kevin MacLeod Artist Website:⁠ http://incompetech.com/⁠Source:⁠ ⁠YouTube Audio LibraryLicensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International: ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hey, you. On today’s episode, I will be diving into Elizabeth Smart’s most acclaimed prose, “By Grand Central Station, I Sat Down and Wept”. Desire, obsession and lyricism from the heavens are on the menu with this literary analysis.Muscle & Bone Literary (crowdfunding for bookstore) Muscle & Bone (newsletter) Buy Me A Coffee xMusic: Almost in F - TranquillityArtist: Kevin MacLeod Artist Website: http://incompetech.com/Source: YouTube Audio LibraryLicensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Swallow—a comfortable space where I unpack the significance of written works, from novels and essays to historical texts and scripts. Whether it’s a strange play, an article on 20th-century ideologies, or your favourite film dialogue, we explore how words and literature shape societies, cultures, and even our own ways of thinking. To enhance your experience, I  incorporate soothing background ambience, adding a touch of ASMR that invites you to relax and immerse yourself fully in each episode.  No gatekeeping knowledge. Just deep dives, interesting stories, and reflections on why words matter. I’m Thando, and I’m so glad you’re here. Episodes come out whenever they come out since this is a no-pressure space, where I prioritise quality over quantity. Take a moment to settle in, get comfortable, and be present with me.