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Alexis Duffy is the Director of Catechesis at St. Therese Little Flower Parish and serves on the Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend.  Alexis is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. In whatever free time she can find she loves to cook and bake and will never turn down a chance for coffee, Coke, or, honestly, caffeine in any form. Follow Alexis on Inst...

 A second half of our Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon discusses the end of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

In this short Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon dives into the first half of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

**SPOILER WARNING - Discussion of Santa's true identity** Marcia and Shannon return for the highly anticipated sequel, Black Christmas 2.0. Once again, the ladies share ten more of their Blackest Christmas songs and Marcia ruins Christmas for kindergarteners everywhere. Offertory Shannon - Holiday candles from Target, "I Dissent" board game, "The Princess Switch: Switched Again...

Marcia and Shannon are back for a special Christmas episode of PSBB Podcast on the 2020 Netflix movie, Jingle Jangle:  A Christmas Journey. Shannon discusses the merits of getting married in December and Marcia coins the neologism "Blackensian." Offertory Shannon -  On the Incarnation   by St. Athanasius; poinsettias; Christmas weddings Marcia - Jingle Jangle soundtrack; hygge; Folklore:...

Shannon and Marcia share the many things they are thankful for... even in 2020. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. Music: "Seas of Mars"  © Jazzhar (2015 )

Season 6 concludes with the girls' interview of Andy Kirchoff, who shares his journey coming out as a gay man after discerning out of the seminary.  In this deeply personal and vulnerable conversation, we discuss how to love our LGBT brothers and sisters without glossing over the church's teaching on sexuality or ignoring the hurt LGBT Catholics often experience in our church.  Offertory...

Alli Shoemaker joins Marcia and Shannon to talk about the concept of Memento Mori and the Disney Plus movie Clouds , which tells the story of her brother, Zach Sobiech, and his number one iTunes song of the same name, written in the final year of his life. She shares the ways that her faith and her family have helped her to see the gift of life and, of course, gets up to shenanigans with the girls...

Marcia and Shannon look at a new take on an all time podcast favorite. We discuss Paul Gordon's musical adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel,  Pride and Prejudice  (watch online at www.streamingmusicals.com). The ladies discuss favorite scenes, which character they would love to spend time with (not Collins!), and Darcy's enneagram number. You know, normal shenanigans. Offertory:...

After a wildly varying weather check, Marcia and Shannon dive in to the Sacrament of baptism - why we Catholics celebrate baptisms in specific ways, what the Sacrament does for us, and what it means in our lives. As always, shenanigans ensue when Marcia realizes she has a priestly role and Shannon confesses her compulsion for smelling babies anointed with chrism. Offertory Marcia Baskets & She...

This week we're putting a spell on you using the most basic Halloween movie of all time, the 90s Disney classic "Hocus Pocus" with Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najemy. Shannon's real life SISTAH and musical theater alum, Maggie Wimp joins us to share how much she loves Thackery Binks and singing siren songs on her broomstick. Shenanigans abound as we discuss t...

WARNING - There is discussion of suicide in this episode Marci & Shannon are joined by speaker and podcaster, Leticia Ochoa Adams, to ake onb everyone's favorite topics - politics and religion! Leticia shares her journey of faith as an indigenous Latina American, single mother, and convert to Catholicism - sharing how her own struggles and the loss of her son to suicide transformed her re...

Find out why Marcia and Shannon are talking about bell bottom jeans, winter gloves, and all-white outfits as we cover Boyz II Men's sophomore album,  II,  from 1994. There's references to girl scout camp, sneak boyfriends, and (no surprise here) Shawn Spencer & Burton Guster. And we discuss that one song you might not want to belt at work. You don't want to miss the shenanigans...

Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with their friend Rahki McCormick about women and their role in the Church.  Offertory: Marcia - The Umbrella Academy on Netflix Rakhi pokebowl, hamilton, office oral history and office ladies pod Shannon - Try the World snack boxes; Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta me: @stylishlycia - shannon: @teamquarterblack...

The Season 6 Premiere finds Shannon & Marcia cruising the south side of Chicago to get the band back together with Jake and Elwood Blues. We're kicking things off by covering "The Blues Brothers" a celebration of our beloved Chicago AND a top 100 Catholic movie as ranked by the Vatican! We talk best musical numbers, great cameos, car chases, and Carrie Fischer's one woman m...

Jules Miles (Mystery Manners Podcast, Ruah Storytellers Podcast) joins Marcia and Shannon for a special bonus episode to gush about the new Peacock original movie, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home . The ladies talk about their favorite scenes with many, many digressions about their love for Shawn, Gus, and this whole silly show. Offertory Shannon: walks in the woods, good bourbon (in moderation) Marcia:...

Please note: there is some cussing, y’all! Not usual for is so we want to make sure you know that up front!  It’s our season five season finale, y’all and we make it extra special! Marcia sat down to talk with Alison Gudan, a Native Catholic feminist, about being indigenous, Catholic, and fighting for women. Her and Shannon talked about the interview, its impact, and a few housekeeping items. Goin...

The Ladies talk with Lea Juarez of the Chingona podcast She shares about her life, her mission, and her fierce spirit! She reminded Shannon and Marcia what it means to seek to understand and to also diversify their feeds! If you would like to support Lea and appreciate her mission in embracing the chingona spirit, feel free to give. Her Venmo is: @Lea-Juarez Offertory: Shannon - Hamilfilm (on Disn...

The ladies talk Mulan (yay!!) and gender roles on today’s episode. Offertory Shannon - wear masks, Catholic study bible Marcia - Jamaican Cold Brew (Moka), zoom happy hours, New Wave Feminists Other business: follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta Marcia: @stylishlycia and Shannon: @teamquarterblack email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com Facebook Group: Plaid Skirts & Basic Bl...

Shannon and Marcia share their response to Abby Johnson's video (formerly named "My Biracial Boy") and offer some research...with links! Marcia: Vox school to prison pipeline explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKkasEyDOI , 13th on Netflix, Adam Ruins the Suburbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e68CoE70Mk8 , and Starbucks store products at Target Shannon: The Proud Family o...

Marcia and Shannon discuss everyone’s (second) favorite over caffeinated duo and make they take on being godparents, Marcia invites you into her journey of proving she’s a Catholic in good standing, and Shannon drops some knowledge on us! The Offertory: Shannon - Support Black Owned Businesses; Harry & David Brunch Marcia - Jeopardy on Netflix, All things John Boyega, and Never Have I Ever (al...

Marcia had a chat with Jalissa Pollard, author of the children’s book “My Grandma Is A Lady” and the ladies talk St. Peter Claver and his legacy...way past their bedtime! Offertory: •Jalissa: Melanin Origins Publishing (melanainorigins.com) and crocheting •Marcia: Generation BSC podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bsc-a-baby-sitters-club-podcast/id1481054464 ) and Skinny Pop...

Marcia and Shannon reflect on the Sacrament of Confirmation, talking about the theology, the history, and what it means in their own lives. They also call out Dave Ramsey for his searing (though correct) financial advice! Offertory Shannon - grocery shopping early in the morning; Ignatian Scriptural Meditation: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/pray-with-...

This week Patrick Wimp, filmmaker, & entrepreneur, joins the ladies to talks about Indy Jones and the power of storytelling in film.  The Offertory: • Shannon: reading all things by Pope Francis, The Last Dance (on ESPN), and intentional quiet time. • Patrick: “How Spielberg, Lucas, and Kasden created ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’” and “Brothers from the Suburbs” webseries on Ficto app.  • Marcia...

For this week's episode we invite Jule Miles, creator of Mystery Through Manners podcast and co-founder of Ruah Storytellers podcast, to share what inspires her to be an ally for people of color in the Church. She shares how the events of the 2017 protests in Charlottesville, VA inspired her to create a series on immigration and to find diverse voices from all ages and backgrounds to launch R...