And I've Always Said That Podcast

That’s a wrap, folks!! Season two ends with an absolute BANG, as Chase and Shannon are joined by comedians McKenna Moore and Obo Gilmore in another follow-up from last season: this time on anti-fat bias. Laughter and learning abound as your hosts and guests delve into this oft-overlooked stigma. (Episode recorded June 2024) Sources: https://youtu.be/1_XuwM844bY?si=FxiW2AeyYv0nPZR_ https://youtu.be...

Cosmetic surgery is a billion dollar industry with millions going under the knife each year for various procedures. Whether it’s tummy tucks, rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, or hair transplants, humanity is in constant pursuit of a narrow lens of physical perfection, sometimes to dangerous, disastrous, or deadly degrees. In this admittedly graphic episode, Shannon and Chase dive scalpel first into the...

You asked, and your hosts delivered! That’s right, in this episode, Chase and Shannon are joined by social worker Sayran in their much-anticipated follow-up discussion on therapy. What’s the difference between social work and traditional talk therapy? How should you go about shopping for a new therapist? Hear the answers to these questions and so much more! https://www.npr.org/2022/02/27/108336119...

What’s that tapping on a desk? Scratching an arm? Going down a chalkboard? That’s right, this week’s topic is NAILS! From cosmetics to health, Shannon and Chase are here to buff, shape, and polish your nail knowledge. Stick around, and you might even get a free cuticle trim! (Episode recorded February 2024) ​ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/nails/a44380670/nail-art-history/ ​ https://www.refi...

As a wise woman once said, “Tattoos make you hot!” And, well, babe, that wise woman is none other than tattoo artist, astrology boeuf, and insanely cool person: Missy! This week, Chase, Shannon, and their latest guest (with a special appearance from another tattooer, Sosi) queen out on all things tattoos. Whatever your stance on ink, this is one conversation that’s sure to get under your skin. htt...

Guest incoming!! Comedian, podcaster, and former sleep study participant Nora Fried joins Shannon and Chase for a cozy conversation on that universal human experience: sleep. From proper sleep position to siestas and sleep hygiene, this is one episode you’ll want to stay up past bedtime for. (Episode recorded August 2024) ​ https://youtu.be/owMlmhvik_0?si=6gqc-og-MqyOWndM   ​ https://www.youtube.c...

Curb cuts, ramps, signs written braille—these are just a few examples of the seemingly mundane accessibility accommodations we encounter every day. Though deceptively simple in design, implementing these accommodations took decades’ worth of effort from dedicated activists and policymakers—and there’s still much more work to be done. In their latest episode (recorded February 2024), Chase and Shan...

Queen out alert!! In their latest episode, Shannon and Chase have gone where no podcast has gone before: TWO GUESTS. Join your hosts and comedians Shenuque Tissera and Critter Fink in a rousing discussion on gender expression, exploring the personal, political, and playful in a conversation worthy of getting all dolled up. sources: ​ https://link.ucop.edu/2019/10/14/exploring-the-history-of-gender...

Get ready to fill out those ballots and locate those polling places because it’s election season! Hot on the heels of the 2024 presidential election, Chase and Shannon have all the hot gos and even hotter deets on voting rights. Our right to a fair democracy has come a long way…or has it? Join your lovely hosts to find out! (Episode recorded June 2024) Sources: https://elections.ny.gov/register-vo...

It’s season 2, bby!! In the hotly anticipated season opener (recorded on Feb. 1, 2024), comedian, podcaster, and OnlyFans creator Hanna Gerlander joins Shannon and Chase for a chat about the history and current state of sex work. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted sex workers? What are some best practices for this interested in the industry? Does sex actually sell? Smash that play button to fi...

Season finale time! Nature vs. nurture? Honey, that’s tired—we don’t pit queens against queens. It’s nature AND nurture!! How do we know? Epigenetics, obviously! Rounding out season one, Shannon and Chase explore this exciting, rapidly expanding field of study. Resources for this episode: https://youtu.be/_aAhcNjmvhc?si=9xFv_P6aJEit6kN5 https://youtu.be/ga4n-rGfdVY?si=KTiF8WJmqP0I34yX https://deve...

Time for the conversation that started it all! In the penultimate episode of season one, Chase and Shannon break down the history and common misconceptions surrounding deodorant. What IS natural deodorant, what makes it “safer” than traditional deodorant, and what the HELL is an antiperspirant?? Your hosts have the answers and more! https://sciencehistory.org/stories/distillations-pod/the-smell-of...

It’s everybody’s favorite topic—in Brooklyn, that is! That’s right: this week, Shannon and Chase are talking all things THERAPY!! From history of the field to their own personal experiences from childhood to adulthood, your darling hosts have lots to say on this mind bending subject. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/07/26/1190138272/biden-health-insurance-coverage-mental-health-parit...

Whoa, what’s that?? ANOTHER guest??? That’s absolutely correct! On this episode, very funny comedian and very talented music producer, Will Morrison, joins Chase and Shannon in the follow-up to last week’s episode, in which our lovely hosts and guest discuss the long, fraught, ultimately rewarding day-by-day battle that is sobriety. Resources for this episode: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/nati...

Guest incoming!! In this episode, Shannon and Chase are joined by Annagrace Galleno, MSW, to discuss personal and professional experiences surrounding addiction. Your lovely hosts have lots of questions, and this badass social worker has all the answers. Tune in to learn more! Resources for this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-020-00950-y https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P...

Depending on your stance towards the matter, the terms “religion” and “wellness” might be either deeply intertwined or wholly disparate. In any case, however, the two are deeply and inextricably connected to our society. Through their own personal experiences and myriad sources, Chase and Shannon investigate the connections between—and commodification of—religion and mental wellbeing. Resources fo...

Our society hates fat, and passes moral judgement on fat people. It’s an unfortunate reality that leads to deeply unhealthy—even dangerous—forms of prejudice and bias. In this episode, Chase and Shannon tackle the recently mainstreamed (and hotly debated) topic of anti-fat bias. Content warning: discussions of dieting, weight loss, and disordered eating. Resources for this episode: https://youtu.b...

Guest alert!! Writer, activist, and overall Really Cool Person (TM) Iman Hariri-Kia joins Shannon and Chase in an in-depth, intercultural deep-dive of all things body hair removal and diet pills. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll more than likely become really freaking educated! CW: disordered eating Resources for this episode: If you or someone you know has an eating disorder and needs help, c...

Are you secure, anxious, avoidant, or a little bit of all three? In their inaugural episode, Shannon and Chase discuss the history of attachment theory, the science behind differing attraction, and their personal experiences with their own ever-evolving systems of attachment. Resources for this episode: ⁠http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htm⁠ ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm...

America might hate sex, but boy do Chase and Shannon love talking about it! Join your two lovely hosts as they explore the complicated, nuanced, and shifting then and now of sexual and reproductive health. Spoiler alert: womb veils! Resources for this episode: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/01/1179378121/the-story-of-how-the-birth-control-pill-was-invented-and-tested https://www.plannedparenthood.org...

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