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Plastic on the Sofa: A Podcast on Black American Culture

Plastic on the Sofa: A Podcast on Black American Culture

By: Erica David-Johnson
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Plastic on the Sofa: A Podcast on Black American Culture explores Black life in all its textures — the ordinary, the extravagant, and everything in between.

Hosted by Erica David-Johnson, this podcast uses storytelling, interviews, and deep dives rooted in cultural preservation to explore the traditions, the people, and the experiences that continue to shape Black American culture.

IG: @pots.podcast

Contact: plastic.on.sofa@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • The Black Showgirl

    The Black Showgirl
    May 4 2026

    What makes a Black showgirl?

    In this episode, I break it down - from presence and glamour all the way to audacity and lineage.

    Using Josephine Baker as a guide, we look at what sits beneath the image and what it has meant for Black women across time.
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    30 mins
  • How We Bloom: Reflections of Black Girlhood - Lauren's Story

    How We Bloom: Reflections of Black Girlhood - Lauren's Story
    Aug 18 2025

    Welcome back to Plastic on the Sofa. We're back with the second episode of How We Bloom, where we celebrate the many layers of Black girlhood and womanhood. Today, we’re diving into Lauren's story that touches on imagination, experimentation, and the power of carving out your own path. Thanks for tuning in!

    IG: @pots.podcast
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    21 mins
  • How We Bloom: Reflections of Black Girlhood - Destinee's Story

    How We Bloom: Reflections of Black Girlhood - Destinee's Story
    Jul 5 2025

    Welcome back to Plastic on the Sofa! We're introducing a mini series called How We Bloom: Reflections of Black Girlhood. We're exploring the transformative time of Black girlhood and how Black women's experiences as girls helped them to cultivate an identity. We'll hear about the fun, the triumphs, and the struggles of Black girlhood. We're starting the series with Destinee's Story.

    IG: pots.podcast

    email: plastic.on.sofa@gmail.com
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    33 mins
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