Lost Credits

Keke Builds an Empire

EPISODE NOTES This episode explores the work of Keke Palmer, a multihyphenate star who captivated audiences in her performance as the titular character of Akeelah and the Bee, unpacking how Black girl characters are often positioned as saviors for their families and communities. Visit www.lostcreditspod.com [http://www.lostcreditspod.com] for episode guides and more!

This Show Changed Me, Part II

EPISODE NOTES This episode features Lost Credits co-host Ashleigh Greene Wade reflecting on how America’s Next Top Model shaped her, offering visibility that inspired many Black girls to pursue modeling while also unpacking the show’s shortcomings and the way representation was not always positive. Visit www.lostcreditspod.com [http://www.lostcreditspod.com] for episode guides and more!

This Show Changed Me, Part I

EPISODE NOTES This episode features Lost Credits co-host Timeka Tounsel as she reflects on how Moesha shaped her and many Black girls and women through its rare focus on a Black teenage girl’s life and the agency the series allowed her to claim. Visit www.lostcreditspod.com [http://www.lostcreditspod.com] for episode guides and more!

Streaming Black Girlhood

EPISODE NOTES This episode highlights how shows like Bel-Air and Saturdays reimagine Black girls by giving them complex storylines that challenge stereotypes and resist adultification. Visit www.lostcreditspod.com [http://www.lostcreditspod.com] for episode guides and more!

These Aren't Your Mother's Controlling Images

EPISODE NOTES This episode highlights examples of how television has portrayed Black girls and women through controlling images which limits their ability to fully express their identities beyond restrictive stereotypes both on-screen and in real life. Visit www.lostcreditspod.com [http://www.lostcreditspod.com] for episode guides and more!