The Stoop

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The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be Black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora.

13 AGO

Take a Breath

In this episode, we step away from the noise and into stillness- to pause, reboot, and remind ourselves that rest is power. We haven’t taken a pause from production in nine years but its’s time to refocus, reimagine, and explore what it means to slow down without stepping away from who we are or the work we love. This is a moment to recharge. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

19 min
10 JUL

Name on a Keychain

This is an episode for the kids who never saw their names on those keychains at the giftstore- like our guest, Nigerian American bestselling author, speaker and fellow podcaster- Luvvie Ajayi Jones.Many of us grew up with names that were made fun of, and Luvvie's new children's book 'Little Troublemaker Defends her Name' is all about being proud of our names as kids.We have a conversation with Luvvie- plus Hana shares a story from her kids podcast Folktales from Sudan about a goat who just won't listen.. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

29 min
26 JUN

PolyFree

For Pride Month, we are throwing back to our award winning episode, PolyFree Loving multiply or polyamory. We already do it (we love our families, we love our friends, we love our pets), but it’s different when it comes to our romantic relationships. In this episode, we meet Ambi, Ex and Intro, a triad on the verge of change, as well as Kevin Patterson, author of Love’s Not Colorblind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities. Crystal Byrd Farmer, who is a solo polyamorist, says that being polyamorous is a part of our Black heritage. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

34 min
12 JUN

Yes, we see you Dads

A father's day favorite. We hear from dads, people talking about their daddies, and we hear about the joys, and challenges, of Black fatherhood. We see you, Black dads. Featuring dads Chris Stewart, Rob Fields, and Sam Adewumi. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

27 min
29 MAY

Chillin' with Chimamanda

The Queen is here! Today we’re Stoopin' it with award-winning Nigerian author and ground-breaking cultural icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie!Hana has SO many questions for her favorite author- from how African stereotypical narratives are changing, to being a Nigerian mama in 2025 America, to book bans, and returning to writing fiction after 12 years since her groundbreaking novel Americanah. We’re chillin’ with Chimamanda! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

29 min
15 MAY

I get it from my Mama?

Do you ever feel like you may be carrying patterns that aren’t yours? Do you notice the way you deal with stress, love, parenting, or hustling feels inherited?In this episode, Leila asks herself these questions as she recalls a story from her childhood, and we dig into epigenetics—the science that says the trauma of our ancestors can leave marks on our DNA that echo through generations.We discuss the toll of push-through culture (hey, John Henry!), and why some bodies feel like they’ve been weathered by storms they never experienced firsthand. It’s science, personal, and a conversation about breaking cycles—before they break us. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

32 min
6 FEB

Finding Joy in the Sounds of Blackness

You know it is Black History Month all year long on this podcast! And we know that this Black History month has a lot of us feeling heavy, fixated on the news- from DEI being dismantled, to government agencies being shut down... It's alot. The changes are daily, and drastic and… exhausting. So, we wanted to step back, reflect and highlight what we know will keep us going- our stories, our voices. Today, we're sharing an episode that is one of our favorites to celebrate Black History Month: The Sounds of Blackness, where we ask people to share a sound that embodies Blackness to them. Plus we sit down with the late and great, Nikki Giovanni, who was a Stoop fan. So get that cup of tea, relax, and enjoy the episode! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

26 min
23 ENE

Bury Me Whole

When Hana was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2011, she went on a research quest to find a donor that could save her life. Through this process, she discovered that another Black donor who shared her ethnicity would be the best fit. But studies show there aren’t enough Black donors to fill the need for Black folks who need transplants. Why?In this episode, we explore Black organ donation through the story of Arlinda Timmons-Love, a mom who lost her 15 year old son, and navigated the complex feelings related to organ donation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

27 min

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HISTORIA

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Hana Baba

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Leila Day

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Thank you

4 oct

Old Gray Mère

Dear Hana and Lila, thank you for being honest with us and taking care of yourselves. I love your podcast, but love you more! Yes, we all are tired. This world is getting us down. You are giving us permission to take care of ourselves. We will be better for it. I hope you return refreshed. But if not, know that you are loved by your listeners. You have generously shared your deep wisdom. Thank you.
Chimamanda and Hana

7 ago

hoy día

Catching up on some past podcasts I missed, just listened to this interesting interview and as always it’s great to hear such thoughtful voices.
Huge talents and great energy!

26/11/2024

BCPinGermany

Wonderful storytelling! Thrilled I stumbled upon this podcast!
One of my favorites

26/03/2024

dhahsoxo

Thank you Hana for the love song to Sudan — I wouldn’t have known this beautiful music had you not shared it. I’m Asian American but I got hooked on some of the diaspora episodes because they were so relatable to my own experience — then the hair and colorism episodes hooked me because I am a woman who also struggles with white beauty standards. This podcast is a comfort listen for me, I love the hosts’ friendship and soothing voices.

The Stoop podcast digs into stories that are not always shared out in the open. Hosts Leila Day and Hana Baba start conversations and provide professionally-reported stories about what it means to be Black and how we talk about blackness. Come hang out on The Stoop as we dialog about the diaspora.