Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)

By: Aldo B. Martin and Dr. Frank Leon Roberts
  • Summary

  • Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942 takes listeners on a fascinating journey to James Baldwin's early days as a teenage prodigy at New York City's famed DeWitt Clinton High School. Co-hosted by New York City-based podcast creator Aldo B. Martin and Harlem-based English Professor Frank Leon Roberts, Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years combines in-depth analysis, casual conversation and riveting audio performances of rare and never-before-recorded work written by teenage Baldwin. Insightful, conversational, and accessible—Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years will appeal to anyone with a love for James Baldwin, New York City, stories, conversation, podcasts, or the power of literature.


    © 2024 Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)
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Episodes
  • Epilogue
    Nov 15 2023

    In the final episode, Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss their thoughts and discoveries in holding space for this subject matter. The duo also attempt to explain why James Baldwin was, is, and will always be important.

    Episode References
    The Welcome Table
    Herman "Bill" Porter
    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    The James Baldwin Papers
    Ferncliff Cemetery Association

    Further Reading:
    Books by James Baldwin
    The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman
    James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming
    Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell
    Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.
    Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd
    James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby
    James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen
    The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J. Garvey


    Finding James Baldwin on Instagram
    Finding James Baldwin Youtube

    Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu

    More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:
    The Reclamation
    The Fatherhood Project
    YALD. The Podcast
    Jammin' on the One
    So...Tell Me About Your Podcast

    Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is
    Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin
    Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E.
    Edited by Aldo B. Martin
    Produced by Aldo B. Martin

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    31 mins
  • Chapter 17 - Rendezvous with Life
    Nov 8 2023

    This episode discusses an interview that teenage Baldwin conducted in the Magpie. Also discussed, is James Baldwin's student/teacher relationship with Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. Elena from 3B joins Aldo as a special guest host for this episode (don't worry - Professor. Roberts will be back next week!). Elena and Aldo discuss how the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights Movement are directly linked to Clinton High School and James Baldwin.

    "Rendezvous with Life" (the interview) is read by Emmanuel and Harrison
    "Rendezvous with Life" (the poem) is read by Harrison

    Episode References:
    Countee Cullen
    The Harlem Renaissance
    Alain Locke
    The New Negro
    I Have A Rendezvous with Death by Alan Seeger
    I Have A Rendezvous with Life by Countee Cullen

    Further Reading:
    Books by James Baldwin
    The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman
    James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming
    Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell
    Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.
    Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd
    James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby
    James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen
    The

    Finding James Baldwin on Instagram
    Finding James Baldwin Youtube

    Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu

    More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:
    The Reclamation
    The Fatherhood Project
    YALD. The Podcast
    Jammin' on the One
    So...Tell Me About Your Podcast

    Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is
    Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin
    Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E.
    Edited by Aldo B. Martin
    Produced by Aldo B. Martin

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    42 mins
  • Chapter 16 - Judgment Day
    Nov 1 2023

    In this poem, titled "Judgment Day" young James Baldwin again experiments with the usage of African American Vernacular English. Professor Roberts argues that this poem is the most defiant of Baldwin's Magpie work. This episode then takes a look at one of James Baldwin's high school teachers, Abe Meeropol (Abel Meerpolsky). Aldo and Professor Roberts examine Abe Meeropol's contributions to the Magpie, to young Baldwin, and to the world.
    "Judgment Day" is read by Tina E.
    "The Dreamer" is read by Emmanuel

    Episode References:
    Abe Meeropol
    Strange Fruit
    Blues for Mr. Charlie
    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    The James Baldwin Papers

    Further Reading:
    Books by James Baldwin
    The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. Eckman
    James Baldwin: A Biography by David Leeming
    Talking At The Gates: by James Campbell
    Begin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.
    Baldwin's Harlem by Herb Boyd
    James Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. Weatherby
    James Baldwin: Living in Fire by Bill V. Mullen
    The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J. Garvey

    Finding James Baldwin on Instagram
    Finding James Baldwin Youtube

    Learn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.edu

    More podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:
    The Reclamation
    The Fatherhood Project
    YALD. The Podcast
    Jammin' on the One
    So...Tell Me About Your Podcast

    Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years Podcast is
    Researched by Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin
    Performed by Elena from 3B and Tina E.
    Edited by Aldo B. Martin
    Produced by Aldo B. Martin

    Show More Show Less
    23 mins

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