22 Sides

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. We catch up with Colin on building Pass the Salt Presse. He shares on how  connecting over cake at Empire Cafe lead to starting a new life time project. His Montrose Grace Place poetry project shifted from academic-style workshops to paying unhoused LGBTQ youth to write, by focusing on practical ways to keep creating when you feel stuc...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. A poetry book doesn’t just “come out” one day. It’s built in public, one reading, one community connection, and one crucial preorder at a time. Kathi Crawford joins us again at 22 Sides to share what’s changed since her last visit and to introduce her next collection, "running with the beasts", published by Finishing Line Pre...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. We sit down with Houston City Council District C candidate Joe Panzarella and campaign communicator Christos Patelis to talk about why they stepped into local politics and what they are hearing from neighbors across the district. We focus on safer streets, affordability, transparency, and the small-turnout reality that makes local elec...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. What if a city council office ran like an ER—fast triage, clear priorities, and measurable outcomes? That’s the vision physician and mom Dr. Audrey Nath brings to Houston’s District C as she shares how hospital lessons translate into street-level fixes: safer roads that actually slow cars, an end to non‑safety traffic stops that drain...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. We invited Patrick Oathout, a born-and-raised Houstonian, Army armor officer veteran, and technologist working in AI safety, to make it concrete. He breaks down how a council member can actually change daily life in District C without grandstanding: organize neighbors before storms hit, clean up illegal dumping quickly, and push 311 fr...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. A simple question—can we light City Hall for Intersex Awareness Day—turned into a global spark. That moment captures the spirit of this conversation with the founders of the Houston Intersex Society: start small, show up, and keep going until doors open. We get personal about how two teens who once sat side by side in a youth group bec...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Melanie Miles for Justice of the Peace- Precinct Seven, Place 2 click here: https://milesforhouston.com/ Courts shouldn’t feel like a maze. They should feel like a place where neighbors are heard. We sit with attorney and candidate Melanie Miles to unpack how a Justice of the Peace can turn a stressful day in court into a fair, navigab...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. What if peace isn’t a finish line but a muscle you train, one breath at a time? Robin sits down with Raye Lynn—teacher, studio owner, intuitive—to map a life shaped by meditation, yoga, and listening closely to that quiet inner nudge. From a fidgety seven-year-old learning to sit still in 1968, to sensing the Enron storm before it brok...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Four voices trade ghost stories, queer horror, and cultural myths to ask what fear is really for. We swap jokes about cursed jars and rapture beds, then get serious about real danger, empathy, and how horror mirrors power and identity. • ghost encounters as energy, memory, and suggestion • Mr Aikman’s attic warning and childhood intuit...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. A simple door knock turned into one of our most energizing conversations as Judge Steve Duble stepped inside and unpacked how a local court can make justice easier to reach. We go beyond slogans and get into the nuts and bolts: eviction diversion that starts before anyone steps into a courtroom, hybrid hearings that reduce missed appea...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. The news makes everything feel bigger than your hands. So we zoom in—way in—to the rooms where decisions actually get made, from a rainbow crosswalk on Westheimer to the Governor’s office, the county clerk’s rules, and the federal courts willing to say “no.” We walk through how Harris County collides with state leadership, why executiv...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. We sit with Wilma Schindler—artist, writer, and West Texas host—as she reads Tiny White Snake and two new poems, then talk about grief softening anger, art as repair, and the way symbols can hold a family’s history without erasing its truth. The desert, the body, and a flute in the key of C round out a conversation about making, meanin...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Ever wonder what happens when podcast hosts dish about their favorite guests? Alexis and Robin take you behind the scenes of their nearly 20-episode journey, revealing the moments that made them laugh, learn, and occasionally gasp in surprise. From Amber's hunting adventures in Texas (where everything's done at long range and...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Artificial intelligence isn't just changing our world—it's redefining what we consider "intelligence" itself. In this fascinating conversation with AI consultant Jha Allen, we explore how the definition of artificial intelligence has constantly shifted throughout computing history. Every time technologists accomplis...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. In this powerful conversation with Francine Goundry from Nova Ukraine, we uncover the stark reality facing Ukrainians today. Founded in 2014, Nova Ukraine has emerged as an efficient humanitarian organization responding to the crisis, with comprehensive yet targeted supplies, establishing warming stations near railway hubs, providing p...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. The 18th Congressional District of Texas stands at a critical crossroads. After the passing of two representatives in rapid succession, this historic seat once held by trailblazers like Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland has been without a voice in Washington for what will amount to 18 months by election day. Amanda Edwards, former Houst...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Amore Monet isn't just a makeup artist—she's a creator of transformative experiences who's built her career on making people feel their absolute best. From her beginnings as a self-described "weird kid" to becoming a sought-after beauty professional whose client list includes Beyoncé, Amore shares the remarkabl...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. What happens when the systems meant to support us become the places that cause the most harm? In this deeply moving conversation, Jacob shares his journey from surviving personal trauma to creating spaces where others can reclaim their narratives. Jacob's story begins with his own experience of feeling silenced after a difficult b...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. When Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal sits down for a conversation, you're instantly struck by the fascinating contradiction he embodies. "I still identify in my head as an oil field engineer," he admits, despite seven years serving in the Texas legislature. This duality—practical engineer meets progressive polit...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Step into a living time capsule as we sit down with elders of Houston's LGBTQ+ community who share raw, firsthand accounts of the city's queer history spanning five decades. These aren't stories you'll find in textbooks—they're personal testimonies of survival, resistance, and community-building during times wh...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Have you ever wondered what might happen if you followed your creative impulses, even later in life? In this episode, we sit down with Kathi Crawford, a former HR executive who reinvented herself as a career coach and eventually discovered her voice as a poet and writer. Kathi's story begins in blue-collar Northeast Ohio, where sh...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Dr. Maria Gonzalez takes us on a captivating journey from her childhood in El Paso to becoming a pioneering academic and political activist in Houston. Growing up in a traditional Mexican-American family with undiagnosed dyslexia, she couldn't read until age nine and was relegated to "slow classes." Yet this early strugg...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. What does it take to step into public service during challenging times? Jovon Tyler joins us to share his journey toward running for Houston City Council in 2027, revealing the personal experiences that shaped his political vision and the values driving his campaign. Tyler's candidacy emerges from what he perceives as a leadership...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Frost Murphy shares his journey from martial arts professional to humanitarian, illustrating how physical wellness can be integrated with meaningful service to create a balanced, purpose-driven life. • Breaking a sweat daily benefits body, mind, and spirit - whether through structured exercise or everyday activities • Quality fitness e...

Let us know what you think by clicking here to send us a text. Filmmaker Sharon Ferranti joins us to discuss her journey from videography to advocacy documentaries. We explore how artistic expression intersects with community building, recovery support, and intentional inclusion. • The importance of being intentionally inclusive rather than simply not exclusive • How recovery communities model eff...