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Let Yourself Be Watered with Danielle Allen

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with another bonus episode! Today we’re joined by author Danielle Allen discussing her upcoming release Big Girl...

Pretty Private with Eboné Almon

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with another bonus episode closing out Women's History Month with one of our faves in the space! Today we’re joi...

No Backsies with Beatrice Dixon

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies, Happy Women's History Month! We’re back with another bonus episode, and today we’re joined by Beatrice Dixon, co-founder of...

Midnight Ballerinas with Nic Stone

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! We’re back with another bonus episode, and this one is for the girls who are fans of Gone Girl and are impatiently waiting fo...

Love is a Wild Ride with Liara Tamani

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! We’re back with another bonus episode, and the devil tried us today BUT we powered through, and it was sooooo worth it! We’...

We Are Here Because You Were There with Eleanor Shearer

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, Happy Black History Month! On today's bonus episode, we sit down with the author of River Sing Me Home Eleanor Shearer to talk ...

No Ceilings with Gatekeeper Press

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re kicking off 2026 and Year Seven of She Well Read with a bonus guest episode featuring Gatekeeper Press, one of our Seas...

2025 Wrapped: Insane In The Best Way

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re closing out the year with one of our favorites, our 2025 Wrapped bonus episode! A cozy, chaotic, heart-full recap of t...

Let the Boulder Roll

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Season 6 finale, Baddies! We wrap up Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez with reflections on legacy, growth, and the power of knowing where you come fr...

Look at God!

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 41–44 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. Thi...

There Comes a Point

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 37–40 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and the tension is building. In this episode, fami...

Hello It's Me

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 33–36 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and trust us, the stakes are sky-high. In this epi...

You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 29–32 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and trust us, the drama is drama-ing. In this epis...

It's Getting Sticky

08 Oct 2025

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Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 25–28 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In this episode, we dive into the return of William, ...

Losing Recipes

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 21–24 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. In this episode, we unpack Nikki’s discoveries abou...

Abortionsplaining with Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, surprise! This week we’re bringing you a powerful bonus episode in honor of Sexual Health Awareness Month. We sit down with j...

Blood is Thicker than Water

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! In this episode we’re diving into chapters 17–20 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Nikki uncovers the truth about her ...

Am I The Drama?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with Episode 4 of Season 6, diving into chapters 13–16 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. This week, Luella ...

Allegedly...Probably

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with Episode 3 of Season 6! This week we’re diving into chapters 9–12 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. ...

Get the Ick and Leave

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies, we’re back with Episode 2 of Season 6! This week we’re diving into chapters 5–8 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, ex...

Welcome to Happy Land!

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well Read Baddies, we’re back! Season 6 is officially here, and we’re starting strong with our seasonal book pick—Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Va...

Rewind: Chaotically Functional (Still Us Fr)

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies—it’s our last rewind episode before the brand new season drops on Wednesday, August 27th, and we’re closing it out with La...

Welcome in Well Read Baddies!

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Well Read Baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their...

Rewind: #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair (Still!)

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! We’re kicking off our rewind series with Samra’s favorite episode from the vault: Season 3, Episode 11 — #TeamMindYoBizWh...

I'm Talm 'Bout Innit

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! It’s the last bonus episode before we kick off rewind episodes—and we’ve got updates galore. We’re revealing our Season...

Beyoncé & Friends

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Well Read Baddies! It’s our 6th anniversary (cue the tears) and we’re catching up on all the bookish tea and pop culture chaos. We’re talkin...

Booked & Bingeing

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re catching up on all the things—reading goals, reality TV rabbit holes, and wh...

Black Romance Book Festival A.K.A Bookchella Recap

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Today we have a very special recap episode where we'll be talking all about our experience at the Inaugural Black Romance Book ...

Our Book Vote is LIVE!

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! No new episode this week; HOWEVER, please make sure to go cast your vote for what book we'll be reading for season 6 of the pod...

A Vibe Called Black with Olivia Anthony

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! This week, we're joined by fashion designer, influencer, and Birmingham’s own Olivia Anthony—founder of LIV Streetwear and ...

Girls Rule The World

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re talking all things life lately. From the highs and lows of Coachella Weekend 1...

Watch Me with Climate Justice Y'all Podcast

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! In this minisode, we’re joined by Abigail Franks and Mareshah Malcom—the dynamic duo behind Climate Justice Y’all—for ...

F the Fairytale (Again) with Damona Hoffman

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! She’s baaaaack! Dating and relationship expert, podcast host, and author Damona Hoffman returns for another #Black365 ep and ...

Lost Black History with Dolen Perkins-Valdez

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well-read baddies! This week, we’re back with another #Black365 minisode and we sit down with bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez to talk ab...

Writing For Us with Tembe Denton-Hurst

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well-read baddies! This week, we’re back with another #Black365 minisode and are joined by Tembe Denton Hurst (@tembae)—writer, author, and bi...

I Am Love (And One of the 13,000) with Cecily

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well-read baddies! This week we're back with another #Black365 minisode and are joined by Cecily (@CecilyAlexa)—singer, songwriter, and one of t...

No Ordinary Love with Kristina Forest

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to another #Black365 minisode. Today, we sit down with Kristina Forest, the bestselling author of The Neighbor Favor, T...

Our 2024 Wrapped

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, Well Read Baddies! In this final episode of the year, we reflect on the ups, downs, and lessons learned in 2024. From creative burnout and mood r...

The Cost of Authenticity with Chidinma Azubuike

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to another bi-weekly minisode. Today we are joined by Chidinma (Chid) Azubuike, the incredible host of the But What Do ...

A Soft B*tch in Love with Kiara Blanchette

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to another bi-weekly minisode. Today we are joined by the amazing author of Venus in Pisces and content creator Kiara B...

Dating, Intimacy, and Situationships (storytime!)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! This week we're switching it up with an episode swap with our friends over at Behind the Silk Podcast! We are spilling the hot...

Baby, It's Deja Brew with Celestine Martin

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! In this special spooky season episode, we’re joined by author Celestine Martin, the creator of the cozy paranormal romance De...

S5 EP15: Consumption Core with Author Gail Hamilton Azodo

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we wrap season 5 with the author of Black Girl IRL, Gail Hamilton Azodo! Gail shares her journey of writing...

S5 EP 14: Silk Cap Mafia

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss the last truth #12 of Black Girl IRL, Your Authentic Self is in a Silk Cap. Our conversation div...

S5 EP 13: We Gon Be Alright

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #11 of Black Girl IRL, It's Gon Be Alright. We explore the realities of navigating negativ...

S5 EP 12: Demure Girl Fall

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #10 of Black Girl IRL, Our Relationship with Money is Petty. We dive deep into the often-t...

S5 EP 11: Not One of Your Little Friends

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #9 of Black Girl IRL, Maybe Our Parents Need Reparenting and Maybe We Do Too. We share our...

S5 EP10: We Spin Too

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #8 of Black Girl IRL, Black People Own Pelotons Too, and Other Assumed White Lifestyle Ite...

S5 EP9: she well brat

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #7 of Black Girl IRL, Social Media (and the Internet) is the real MVP. In this episode, we...

S5 EP8: Dust Yourself Off and Try Again

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #6 of Black Girl IRL, Therapy is a Journey. Lana and Sam dive deep into the world of thera...

S5 EP 7: What About Your Friends

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #5 of Black Girl IRL, Sometimes You'll Lose Your Ride or Die. In this episode, we're divin...

S5 EP 6: Clock It!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #4 of Black Girl IRL, You may be the Side Chick, Rebound, or other Non-Priority Role. In t...

S5 EP 5: But Daddy I Love Him!

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #3 of Black Girl IRL, (Successful) Dating is Just Simple Math. We get real about our own d...

S5 EP 4: Summertime Sadness

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #2 of Black Girl IRL, Self-Care Isn't Selfish. We're diving deep into the essence of self-...

The Gateway Gays with Haley Jakobson

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Pride365 minisode! Today we are joined by author and writer, Haley Jakobson to discuss her book 'Old Enough...

S5 EP 3: The Truth of it All

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we are silenced! Lol jk but we tackle truth #1 of Black Girl IRL, Silence is Your Superpower. From dealing ...

S5 EP 2: Black Women Are the Blueprint

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we're diving into the introduction of of Black Girl IRL. Join us as we discuss the importance of celebratin...

S5 EP 1: She's Just Like Me For Real

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies!!!! We are thrilled to be back with a new season of the podcast! We're excited to introduce our book for Season 5, 'Black Girl I...

Send Noods! with Abbey Crain

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another minisode! Today we are joined by Abbey Crain, a journalist, author, and artist from Birmingham, Alabama, to ...

Get in the Booth! with Winnifred Tataw

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are joined by the multi-talented author and entrepreneur, Winnifred Tataw, for ...

SWR Minisode: Words That Bind Us with Author Dhayana Alejandrina

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we sit down with poet, community facilitator, and creative writing mentor Dhayana ...

SWR Minisode: New Year, New Me and Season 5 Updates!

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome in to all of our new and returning listeners! Disclaimer: we are still working out the kinks of Sam's new mic so please...

SWR Minisode: F the Fairy Tale! with Author Damona Hoffman

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we welcome back beloved guest, Damona Hoffman, to talk about her new book 'F the F...

SWR Minisode: Unveiling the Ghosts of Segregation with Authors Richard Frishman and Brian Foster

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we engage in a deep and enlightening conversation with the creators of the book, ...

SWR Minisode: 2023 Wrapped!

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! On today's minisode, Lana and Samra wrap up 2023 for SWR and give some updates on what's to come for year 5! Y'all ready for th...

SWR Minisode: Hi Barbie! and Summer Renaissance

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another Minisode Monday! Today we are releasing one of our favorite patreon episodes all about the Barbie movie and ...

SWR Minisode: Yes And -ing with Author Tatiana Johnson-Boria

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Tatiana Johnson-Boria (she/her) and she is the author of the n...

SWR Minisode: Thriller Nights with Author Aisha Graham

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to a spooky #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with artist, writer, and author Aisha Graham. Aisha was born in DC...

SWR Minisode: Honoring Thy Cucci with Advocate and Podcaster Chrystyan Cross

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Chrystyan Cross who is the founder & host of ThaMonthly Podcas...

SWR Minisode: There's More to the Story with Madi and Bre

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, we're back with another collab minisode! Today we are talking with the hosts of There's More to the Story podcast, Madi and Bre...

SWR Minisode: For Girls Who Become Women with Author Jessica Hamilton

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, we're back with another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Jessica Hamilton to discuss her poetry book, For Girls Wh...

S4 EP 17: It's Complicated

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the seventieth episode and season finale of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra wrap up the season with the...

S4 EP 16: *Insert Struggle Here*

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the sixteenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into the last Chapters, 85-91, of I'm Gla...

S4 EP 15: May the Odds be in Your Favor

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fifteenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 79-84 of I'm Glad My Mom Di...

S4 EP 14: She Don't Wanna Be Saved

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fourteenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 73-78 of I'm Glad My Mom D...

S4 EP 13: Denial is a River in Egypt!

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the thirteenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 67-72 of I'm Glad My Mom D...

S4 EP 12: There's Levels to This Sh*t

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the twelfth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 61-66 of I'm Glad My Mom Died...

We Were On A Break!

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! We're taking a small pause so, no new episode today. BUT, be sure to tune in to all of season 4's current episodes! We'll be ba...

S4 EP 11: Read the Room

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the eleventh episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 55-60 of I'm Glad My Mom Die...

S4 EP 10: Commitment to Chaos

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the tenth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 49-54 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (...

S4 EP 9: Problematic Attention

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the ninth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 43-48 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (...

S4 EP 8: The Great Awakening

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the eighth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 37-42 of I'm Glad My Mom Died ...

S4 EP 7: Are We There Yet?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the seventh episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 31-36 of I'm Glad My Mom Died...

S4 EP 6: Mind Ya Damn Business!

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the sixth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 25-30 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (...

S4 EP 5: This One is for the Gowrls!

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fifth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 19-24 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (...

S4 EP 4: OCD, is that you?

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fourth episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 13-18 of I'm Glad My Mom Died ...

S4 EP 3: Chaotically Functional

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the third episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 7-12 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (I...

S4 EP 2: The Mental Gymnastics

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the second episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra dive into Chapters 1-6 of I'm Glad My Mom Died (I...

S4 EP 1: Welcome to Season 4!

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the first official episode of season 4! On today's episode, Lana and Samra will be giving you all their life updates...

SWR Minisode: Finding Your Way Back with Nia Love

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Nia Love, an author, podcaster, social media influencer and en...

SWR Minisode: How to Buy From a Black Woman with Nikki Porcher

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Nikki Porcher, the founder of the nonprofit organization Buy F...

SWR Minisode: The Q&A Episode

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome in to all of our new and returning listeners! On today's episode, Lana and Samra will be answering ALL of your question...

S3 EP 12: THANK YOU PHOEBE!

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the final episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are wrapping up PDSOMBIYOC and what to look forward to for...

SWR Minisode: Growing in the Gray with Author Christian Cook

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another special edition minisode! On today's episode we speak with author Christian Cook. She is the author of a new...

S3 EP 11: #TeamMindYoBizWhenItComesToBlackWomensHair

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the eleventh episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the last essay of PDSOMBIYOC "4C Girl Li...

S3 EP 10: It's SAD Season

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the tenth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the ninth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, "Self-Care i...

S3 EP 9: Dear Future Husband

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the ninth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the eight essay of PDSOMBIYOC, "Bish What?!...

SWR Minisode: Breast Cancer Awareness with Author Javacia Bowser

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another special edition minisode! On today's episode we speak with Birmingham, AL native Javacia Harris Bowser. She ...

Spooky Szn Minisode: Lacrimosa by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boo! We're back from the dead with another scary story!! Well Read Baddies, hold onto your covers and get your flashlights out. This time, Alana reads...

S3 EP 8: Well Intentioned, Ill Advised

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the eighth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the seventh essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “We Don...