What is "Colored People Time?"
Summary
Manny, Devin, and Noah celebrate Manny’s new book, *Colored People Time*, discussing its humorous essays on time, race, and personal history. They share stories about 9/11, pandemic isolation, and a near-drowning incident, while Manny reads from chapters covering the Big Bang and early childhood bigotry. The episode highlights how the book blends deep topics with levity to explore identity and resilience.
Topics discussed
Intro: Book announcement and sponsor reads
Welcome to Engagement Party with Manny, Noah, and Devin
Explaining 'Colored People Time' and storytelling style
Stories about being late: Nicki Minaj music video
Reading: The history of the universe and evolution
Discussion on making history fun and relatable
Growing up during 9/11 and facing bigotry
Developing analytical thinking as a person of color
Sponsor reads: ChatGPT Work and Tridelvy
Chapter 3: Growing a lemon tree during the pandemic
Book structure, near-drowning story, and video games
Sponsor reads: ChatGPT Work, Tridelvy, and OnDeck
Q&A: Writing process and fear of starting
The concept of casual rebellion and career path
Final reading: Zulu warriors and punctuality
Outro and final sponsor reads
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