Description
Sound travels in all directions, but your feet can only follow in one.
STORIES
“Losing My Accent”: Lupita takes on an American accent when she becomes an actor-in-training at Yale.
Original score by Ian Hughes Pelton AKA Tofu Jack.
“Obaa Sima”: How long can a song stay in your heart? A musical journey from Ghana to Germany to Canada transports Yaw Atta-Owusu from the toy store to the dance floor.
Big thanks to Yaw for sharing his story with us! Check out the Obaa Sima album featured in this episode. Thanks as well to Awesome Tapes From Africa for sharing Yaw’s music with us.
Produced by Marisa Dodge and Regina Bediako with assistance from Bo Walsh. Original score by Clay Xavier, with additional music from Marla Kether and Ata Kak.
Original Mind Your Own theme song by Sandra Lawson-Ndu AKA Sandu Ndu x Peachcurls ft. Ehiorobo. This episode also featured the song Show My Side by CKay ft. Amaarae.
Executive Producers: Glynn Washington and Mark RistichManaging Editor: Regina BediakoDirector of Production: Marisa DodgeSeries Producers: David Exumé and Priscilla AlabiMusic Supervisor: Sandra Lawson-NduStory Scouts: Ashley Okwuosa, Fiona Nyong’o, Jessica Kariisa, Lesedi Oluko MocheEditors: Nancy López and Anna SussmanEngineering: Miles LassiOperations Manager: Florene WileyStory Consultant: John FecileGraphic Design: Jemimah EkehOriginal Artwork: Mateus SitholeSpecial Thanks: Allan Coye, Jake Kleinberg, Samara Still, Sarah Yoo, Warner Music Group, and Afripods
Episode transcripts can be found here.
Mind Your Own is a production of KQED’s Snap Studios, with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media. Hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong’o.
Snap Studios is home to the Snap Judgment and Spooked podcasts.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No one rules forever on the throne of time.
This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
“The Black Ties”: In high school, Lupita pushes back against an archaic rule with a secret weapon.
Original score by Cheflee.
“The Holy...
Published 11/07/24
Wherever you go, there you are.
This episode contains strong language and graphic imagery. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.
STORIES
“A Christmas Misadventure”: ¡Feliz Navidad! Lupita is in Mexico for Christmas when a friend invites her to join him and his relatives for the holiday.
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Published 10/31/24