Champagne Sharks

This is a special free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Cole James Cash on the show to talk about DSAs, his work in and out of the political spectrum as well a few new projects he has stirring with Means TV. You can also check out his new youtube show The Cole James Cash Show over on youtube. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today we have Josh Boerman on the show to talk about the new play “Thoughts Of A Colored Man”. Josh Boerman (@boshj) is a theatrical writer/producer/director. He’s also co-host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds, the first and only pop culture and media criticism podcast on the planet. Each episode deconstructs how the narrative and artistic choices of a given piece of pop culture reflect or subvert the broader decay of contemporary America. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/60434337. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

T. did a guest appearance on the new pod NightRule, and he liked it so much and felt it complemented so much of what gets discussed on Champagne Sharks that he asked the host Isaac Murdock if he could crosspost it here. So enjoy. Check out NightRule at http://nightrule.podbean.com, or check it out on twitter at twitter.com/PodRule.

This is a special free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Vida, Trevor and Mario. Today we are extremely proud to talk to Marc Maye and Devan Terry of the 4wrd Progress Youth Foundation. In this episode we gather around the table to talk about how we can engage with the youth of our communities, and build positive interactions that will lead our future generations to creating more successful outcomes for themselves and those around them. If you would like to learn more about how 4wrd Progress is dedicated to the empowerment and growth of youth worldwide or how you can get involved, you can find them at www.4wrdprogress.org Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980858. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980986. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor, Ken and Mario. They’re all together and you know that means trouble! Trevor, Ken and Mario gather together in this special episode to give us that old school gift for gab Talking about everything from 80s horror film to proper denim maintenance. But, most importantly they breakdown their latest foray into the internet, beginning a new and unique experience to all the Sharks, thru a new app called Clubhouse. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980986. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor, Ken and Mario. They’re all together and you know that means trouble! Trevor, Ken and Mario gather together in this special episode to give us that old school gift for gab Talking about everything from 80s horror film to proper denim maintenance. But, most importantly they breakdown their latest foray into the internet, beginning a new and unique experience to all the Sharks, thru a new app called Clubhouse. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980375. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980517. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Crissy Milazzo in the studio. Crissy is a copywriter & writer from N.J., living in L.A. In this episode Trevor and Crissy breakdown the tv series Queens Gambit, exploring its story arc decisions and where it could have done better. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980517. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Crissy Milazzo in the studio. Crissy is a copywriter & writer from N.J., living in L.A. In this episode Trevor and Crissy breakdown the tv series Queens Gambit, exploring its story arc decisions and where it could have done better. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a previously subscriber-only episode that has been unlocked by popular demand. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Judson Brewer with us to talk about addiction, stress vs anxiety and how thru practicing mindfulness and meditation we can help alleviate the strain of all the things 2020 has brought us. Judson Brewer MD PhD is an internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center and associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical School. Brewer founded MindSciences, Inc. (now part of digital health company Sharecare), a suite of app-based digital therapeutic treatment programs for anxiety, overeating, and smoking. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678695. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678940. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. In this episode Vida and Ken sit down to talk about the now world famous twerk session that went down at True Kitchen, in Dallas Tx. Nothing is left off the table as Ken and Vida dig deep into how peoples actions and reactions, in situations like this, affect the black community as whole. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678940. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. In this episode Vida and Ken sit down to talk about the now world famous twerk session that went down at True Kitchen, in Dallas Tx. Nothing is left off the table as Ken and Vida dig deep into how peoples actions and reactions, in situations like this, affect the black community as whole. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny, Mario, and T. Today we have Thomas A. Foster in the studio. Thomas is a historian of gender and sexuality in early America. His work engages with a wide variety of fields, subfields, and topics including, disability studies, LGBTQ studies, masculinity, slavery, women’s history, and public history and memory. Foster is Professor of History and Associate Dean at Howard University. Prior to that appointment, he was at DePaul University where he earned tenure and eventually promotion to full professor. Prior to the tenure-track, he held visiting assistant professorships at Rice University and the University of Miami. Foster is the author or editor of seven books, including author of Sex and the Founding Fathers: The American Quest for a Relatable Past which traced how popular understandings of the intimate lives of the Founders changed from the early Republic to the present to understand how sex, (mis)understood to be transhistorical, has been used to superficially bridge the historical chasm between Founders and each successive generation. Foster also edited two volumes on gender in early America: Women in Early America and New Men: Manliness in Early America, as well as a ground-breaking edited volume on LGBTQ history, Long Before Stonewall, and an edited collection of primary sources, Documenting Intimate Matters: Primary Sources for a History of Sexuality in America. He has published articles in The William and Mary Quarterly, Disability Studies Quarterly, the Journal of the History of Sexuality and essays in numerous anthologies, including Traces and Memories of Slavery in the Atlantic World (Routledge, 2019). His most recent book is Rethinking Rufus: Sexual Violations of Enslaved Men. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for CS 323: Dr Judson Brewer. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/43845667. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Judson Brewer with us to talk about addiction, stress vs anxiety and how thru practicing mindfulness and meditation we can help alleviate the strain of all the things 2020 has brought us. Judson Brewer MD PhD is an internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center and associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical School. Brewer founded MindSciences, Inc. (now known as DrJud), an app-based digital therapeutic treatment program for anxiety, overeating, and smoking. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Vida Starr, Trevor and Ken. Today we have James Jones in to talk about how he’s helping the youth of his community find unity and confidence thru gymnastics, and more importantly, getting young black men involved in the sport – finally and officially putting to rest the notion that “gymnastics is not for boys”. You can learn more about James, his gym and how you can get involved over at https://jjgymacademy.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/43583997. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. We’ve had this episode in the pipeline for a little bit now but due to some technical misfortunes the audio quality is touch and go though out both parts of this episode. So with that in mind, we have decided to release both parts, for free, to all listeners because while the audio quality is lacking the content of the conversation is not. We guarantee this is a discussion you do not want to miss. Today we have the whooooole gang in (Trevor, Vida, Ken & Mario) to talk with Aaron G Fountain Jr., a current PhD candidate at IUBloomington, about all things inside the manosphere… sphere… On his youtube channel Expose The Manosphere (www.youtube.com/c/ExposetheManosphere) Aaron is tracking and exposing the sheer ridiculousness, insanity, ideologies, and dogmas of the Manosphere, Save Yourself Black Men (SYSBM), Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), Introspective Black Men of Reform (IBMOR), Pick-mes, Pickup Artists, and other Red Pill communities (of all races and ethnicities) on YouTube and wherever else they reside. Aaron has written about the Black Manosphere and SYSBM in Occupy, Black Youth Project, Race Baitr, and Medium’s Level. From Medium: https://level.medium.com/the-black-manosphere-is-the-hate-group-you-never-heard-of-5b8bbc3fe89c. Glossary: https://medium.com/swlh/black-manosphere-glossary-e87aa9900cd0. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/43583546. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. We’ve had this episode in the pipeline for a little bit now but due to some technical misfortunes the audio quality is touch and go though out both parts of this episode. So with that in mind, we have decided to release both parts, for free, to all listeners because while the audio quality is lacking the content of the conversation is not. We guarantee this is a discussion you do not want to miss. Today we have the whooooole gang in (Trevor, Vida, Ken & Mario) to talk with Aaron G Fountain Jr., a current PhD candidate at IUBloomington, about all things inside the manosphere… sphere… On his youtube channel Expose The Manosphere (www.youtube.com/c/ExposetheManosphere) Aaron is tracking and exposing the sheer ridiculousness, insanity, ideologies, and dogmas of the Manosphere, Save Yourself Black Men (SYSBM), Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), Introspective Black Men of Reform (IBMOR), Pick-mes, Pickup Artists, and other Red Pill communities (of all races and ethnicities) on YouTube and wherever else they reside. Aaron has written about the Black Manosphere and SYSBM in Occupy, Black Youth Project, Race Baitr, and Medium’s Level. From Medium: https://level.medium.com/the-black-manosphere-is-the-hate-group-you-never-heard-of-5b8bbc3fe89c. Glossary: https://medium.com/swlh/black-manosphere-glossary-e87aa9900cd0. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and today we have guests Stephen Piccarella (twitter.com/spiccarella) and Sam Rosenblum (twitter.com/trashsnaks) in the studio to talk about the politics and culture of punk music, fashion, and its ethos. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for this episode. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/43304300. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Sam Seder in the studio to talk about the upcoming election, as well as, the political left as it is now, where it may end up and how it might get there. Sam is a comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer, philanthropist, and the host of “The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder”. https://majorityreportradio.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This was previously only available to paid subscribers, but we are now unlocking and making free due to popular demand. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special “returning” guest Tory Russell. Tory joins us today to talk about Ferguson, freedom fighting, and his current work as Mission Director with the International Black Freedom Alliance. Learn more about the IBFA over at www.theibfa.org and follow Tory on twitter @VanguardTNT Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and Ken. Today we have food writers Kathleen Purvis and Adrian E Miller in the studio to discuss how simple recipe differences in cornbread, mac n cheese and chitlins can make all of us fight to the ends of the earth, protecting our grannys kitchen classics. Kathleen Purvis has been a food editor, columnist and reporter, running a weekly section and online food coverage. She’s also written in, and been written about, in magazines from Garden & Gun to Southern Living. In 2008, Kathleen was featured in Saveur magazine’s annual 100 issue for her work as a regional food editor. Her writing has been included in editions of “Best Food Writing”, “Cornbread Nation” and in Garden & Gun’s new book “The Southerner’s Cookbook.” Adrian E Miller is a “recovering lawyer and politico” who turned into a food writer interested in topics like, African heritage food (especially soul food), barbecue, the intersection of faith and food, and presidential foodways. You can read more about him and his upcoming book Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue over at https://adrianemiller.com/ Special Show Note Links: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/food-drink/article68763427.html https://siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/mac-and-cheese-leads-a-double-life/article_8e4ec2ea-9730-54e3-9b94-83c04653269f.html Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807401. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807013. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Jason A England, an Assistant Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon, in the studio to talk about Jessica Krug and others like her who decided to pose as black, either in real life or on social media. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807013. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Jason A England, an Assistant Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon, in the studio to talk about Jessica Krug and others like her who decided to pose as black, either in real life or on social media. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543050. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543073. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guests Jack & Leslie from The Struggle Session Podcast as well as Mack from Macabre Storytelling over on youtube. In this series of episodes the gang sits down to breakdown some of the more glaring plot holes in The Watchmen, how it strayed too far from the original books and where its show runners went wrong. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543073. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guests Jack & Leslie from The Struggle Session Podcast as well as Mack from Macabre Storytelling over on youtube. In this series of episodes the gang sits down to breakdown some of the more glaring plot holes in The Watchmen, how it strayed too far from the original books and where its show runners went wrong. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345559. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345576. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guest Michael “Retroblasting” French! Host of the youtube channel RetroBlasting, Michael swings thru the studio to talk all things pop culture from a Gen X perspective and what has slipped away from the iconic franchises saturating the current entertainment markets. Check out RetroBlasting over at www.retroblasting.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345576. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guest Michael “Retroblasting” French! Host of the youtube channel RetroBlasting, Michael swings thru the studio to talk all things pop culture from a Gen X perspective and what has slipped away from the iconic franchises saturating the current entertainment markets. Check out RetroBlasting over at www.retroblasting.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

We have been doing movie nights over on the Champagne Sharks Discord Voice and Chat server and will start doing book club nights over there soon as well. We stream the movies and then do the subsequent discussion over at the Discord voice and chat server. To participate, you will have to become a patron for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This first installment will be free for everyone to listen to, but only patrons will be able to hear future installments. If you are a patron but haven’t figured out how to join the Discord server yet, you simply have to follow these instructions: www.patreon.com/posts/instructions-for-31613305. Participation in the movie and book club night discussions is available to all patrons. Tonight’s movie was The Spook Who Sat By The Door. You can watch the whole film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BynXfREP…=TheOriginator100. You can read about the movie here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spook_W…y_the_Door_(film)

We have been doing movie nights over on the Champagne Sharks Discord Voice and Chat server and will start doing book club nights over there soon as well. We stream the movies and then do the subsequent discussion over at the Discord voice and chat server. To participate, you will have to become a patron for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This first installment will be free for everyone to listen to, but only patrons will be able to hear future installments. If you are a patron but haven’t figured out how to join the Discord server yet, you simply have to follow these instructions: www.patreon.com/posts/instructions-for-31613305. Participation in the movie and book club night discussions is available to all patrons. Tonight’s movie was The Spook Who Sat By The Door. You can watch the whole film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BynXfREP…=TheOriginator100. You can read about the movie here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spook_W…y_the_Door_(film)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/41995836. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/41995954. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Vida Starr. Today we have special guest Randon Taylor Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/41995954. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Vida Starr. Today we have special guest Randon Taylor. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for this episode. The full version is available over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/41916476. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have returning guest, Ken Klippenstein. Ken is an American journalist working in Washington, DC as the DC Correspondent at The Nation. His work has appeared in The Nation, The Daily Beast, Salon, The Intercept, and other publications. He is a former correspondent on the online news program The Young Turks and reports on U.S. federal and national security matters as well as corporate controversies. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and Ken. Today we have Leslie Lee III of Struggle Session (patreon.com/strugglesession) and Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House (patreon.com/chapotraphouse) Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/41227606. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/41227712. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor, Mario & Ken. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/41227712. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor, Mario & Ken. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor with special guests Nashwa Khan and Hussein Kesvani. Continuing the 2020 Emmy Series this episode is a deep dive into the Hulu original show, Ramy. WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE HULU SHOW RAMY. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview to part 2 of an episode in our new series focusing on the Emmy nominees for 2020. In this episode we discuss the HBO series, Insecure. The full version of this episode is available on our Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/posts/40936407 – Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by T. and Vida Starr. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview to part 1 of an episode in our new series focusing on the Emmy nominees for 2020. In this episode we discuss the HBO series, Insecure. The full version of this episode is available on our Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/posts/40936185 – Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by T. and Vida Starr. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/40464775. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/40464750. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is a continuation of the conversation between host T. Beaulieu and special guest Mtume Gant, a filmmaker, multidisciplinary artist and professor, as well as host of the Within Our Gates Podcast. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all patrons over at www.patreon.com/posts/40464750. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by T. Beaulieu with special guest Mtume Gant a filmmaker, multidisciplinary artist and professor, as well as host of the Within Our Gates Podcast. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny and Mario. Today we discuss and contextualize the events of the protest in Portland and also give a brief history of the actions of the federal government as it pertains to their interactions with black power movements as well as the Los Angeles Gang scene and how they intersect. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is available for free over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39686297. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. We welcome two social psychologists who specialize in stereotyping research, Christopher Petsko (https://twitter.com/chris_petsko), a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University, and Justin Preddie, a doctoral student at the University of Kansas. We discuss intersectional stereotyping, prejudices, and intergroup relations. Specifically, we discuss Christopher’s paper “Racial stereotyping of gay men: Can a minority sexual orientation erase race?” (https://www.academia.edu/38590526/Racial_stereotyping_of_gay_men_Can_a_minority_sexual_orientation_erase_race) and Justin’s thesis “Gay Black man does not equal gay + Black + man: An Intersectional Analysis of Race and Sexual Orientation Stereotypes” (https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstream/handle/1808/30094/Preddie_ku_0099M_16599_DATA_1.pdf?sequence=1) and unpublished article “More Than the Sum of its Parts: An Intersectional Analysis of Group Similarity and Stereotype Content.” Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39687357. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. We welcome two social psychologists who specialize in stereotyping research, Christopher Petsko (https://twitter.com/chris_petsko), a Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University, and Justin Preddie, a doctoral student at the University of Kansas. We discuss intersectional stereotyping, prejudices, and intergroup relations. Specifically, we discuss Christopher’s paper “Racial stereotyping of gay men: Can a minority sexual orientation erase race?” (https://www.academia.edu/38590526/Racial_stereotyping_of_gay_men_Can_a_minority_sexual_orientation_erase_race) and Justin’s thesis “Gay Black man does not equal gay + Black + man: An Intersectional Analysis of Race and Sexual Orientation Stereotypes” (https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstream/handle/1808/30094/Preddie_ku_0099M_16599_DATA_1.pdf?sequence=1) and unpublished article “More Than the Sum of its Parts: An Intersectional Analysis of Group Similarity and Stereotype Content.” Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is available for free over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39472172 and the full version of part 2, which is only available to Patreon subscribers, can be found at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39472538. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Mario. We welcome back Dexter ‘Doc’ Peggins, a veteran of the military having served in both the U.S Marine Corps and U.S Army, in which 23 years were served as a Combat Medic in the U.S Army . Dexter has worked at various federal organizations performing duties in the areas of emergency preparedness, management and response. Dexter is the owner of Steel Standing LLC; this company specializes in providing training to members of the community in emergency medical care and urban preparedness and survival. His sites can be found at http://steelstandingllc.com/home.html and https://www.instagram.com/steel.standing/. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is available to paid subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39472538. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and out newsletter. This episode is hosted by Mario. We welcome back Dexter ‘Doc’ Peggins, a veteran of the military having served in both the U.S Marine Corps and U.S Army, in which 23 years were served as a Combat Medic in the U.S Army . Dexter has worked at various federal organizations performing duties in the areas of emergency preparedness, management and response. Dexter is the owner of Steel Standing LLC; this company specializes in providing training to members of the community in emergency medical care and urban preparedness and survival. His sites can be found at http://steelstandingllc.com/home.html and https://www.instagram.com/steel.standing/. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39151330. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Mario, Trevor and guest co-host Andray Domise. Today we welcome Ishmael Reed. Ishmael Reed is a novelist, poet, playwright, lyricist and essayist and his biography is too extensive to fit in the show notes, but you can go over to https://ishmaelreed.org/drupal/node/1 to read it all. We talk about his new play “The Haunting of Lin Manuel Miranda” (https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/ishmael-reed-haunting-of-lin-manuel-miranda-hamilton-play-review/) and also his other work throughout the years as well as thoughts on Black literature and movements past and present. Malcolm X, James Baldwin, RIchard Wright, and Langston Hughes get mentioned, as well as a litany of underappreciated greats. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39152835. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Mario, Trevor and guest co-host Andray Domise. Today we welcome Ishmael Reed. Ishmael Reed is a novelist, poet, playwright, lyricist and essayist and his biography is too extensive to fit in the show notes, but you can go over to https://ishmaelreed.org/drupal/node/1 to read it all. We talk about his new play “The Haunting of Lin Manuel Miranda” (https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/ishmael-reed-haunting-of-lin-manuel-miranda-hamilton-play-review/) and also his other work throughout the years as well as thoughts on Black literature and movements past and present. Malcolm X, James Baldwin, RIchard Wright, and Langston Hughes get mentioned, as well as a litany of underappreciated greats. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Joining us today is J. Khadijah Abdurahman (https://twitter.com/UpFromTheCracks). Khadijah is a child welfare system abolitionist and an independent researcher whose focus is predictive analytics in the child welfare system. She is the co-founder of Word2RI, an oral history archive of racial justice and gentrification on Roosevelt Island, Director of We Be Imagining, a series of digital programming examining race and technology through infusing academic discourse with the performance arts in partnership with community based organizations in collaboration with Columbia University’s INCITE Center and The American Assembly’s Democracy and Trust Program, and is a visiting researcher and lecturer at Cornell Tech in the Milstein Program . Also check out her podcast “We Be Imagining” (https://americanassembly.org/wbi-podcast) anywhere you find and listen to podcasts. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a teaser preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free and available at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39053404. Part 2 is for paid Patreon subscribers and is avaiable at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39053789/. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny and T. Today we have guest Milton Allimadi (https://twitter.com/allimadi). Ugandan born Milton Allimadi is a comitted Pan-African. He publishes Black Star News, hosts a weekly show on WBAI New York radio, and he’s an adjunct professor of African History at John Jay College. The new edition of his book “The Hearts of Darkness, How White Writers Created The Racist Image of Africa,” is forthcoming. Allimadi believes everyone should add these books to their library: Things Fall Apart (Achebe), Decolonizing The Mind (Ngugi), How Europe Underdeveloped Africa (Rodney), The Black Jacobins (C.L.R. James), Accumulation on A World Scale (Amin), Neo-Colonialism The Last Stage of Imperialism (Nkrumah), The Autobiography of Malcolm X (with Alex Haley), and African Origins of Civilization (Diop). Check out his current decolonizing the mind petition campaign: https://www.change.org/p/the-whole-world-wake-up-africa-rename-victoria-falls-and-lake-after-african-icons?original_footer_petition_id=18028178&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=8&pt=AVB Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is for Patreon subscribers over at https://www.patreon.com/posts/39053789. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny and T. Today we have guest Milton Allimadi (https://twitter.com/allimadi). Ugandan born Milton Allimadi is a comitted Pan-African. He publishes Black Star News, hosts a weekly show on WBAI New York radio, and he’s an adjunct professor of African History at John Jay College. The new edition of his book “The Hearts of Darkness, How White Writers Created The Racist Image of Africa,” is forthcoming. Allimadi believes everyone should add these books to their library: Things Fall Apart (Achebe), Decolonizing The Mind (Ngugi), How Europe Underdeveloped Africa (Rodney), The Black Jacobins (C.L.R. James), Accumulation on A World Scale (Amin), Neo-Colonialism The Last Stage of Imperialism (Nkrumah), The Autobiography of Malcolm X (with Alex Haley), and African Origins of Civilization (Diop). Check out his current decolonizing the mind petition campaign: https://www.change.org/p/the-whole-world-wake-up-africa-rename-victoria-falls-and-lake-after-african-icons?original_footer_petition_id=18028178&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=8&pt=AVB Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview of Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is for free and available at www.patreon.com/posts/38658073. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have on Corey Robin, an American political theorist, journalist and professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He can be found on Twitter at twitter.com/CoreyRobin and at his blog at coreyrobin.com/. We discuss his books Enigma of Clarence Thomas (www.amazon.com/Enigma-Clarence-T…bin/dp/1627793836) and The Reactionary Mind (www.amazon.com/Reactionary-Mind-…27&s=books&sr=1-1) Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)