Maybe you’ve seen the trailer for the movie Zola. Maybe you read the viral tweet thread that inspired it all. But did you know that the wild story—and the woman who shared it with the world—started out right here in Michigan? On today’s pod, we talk to the real-life Zola about her wild road trip and the film adaptation’s smart takes on sex work, race, and female friendship. GUESTS: A’Ziah “Zola” King, co-writer and executive producer of the film Zola Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Stateside’s theme music is by 14KT. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.