Casual Disasters

I loved getting to interview one of my friends on the podcast. Adam has been a huge supporter and podcast recommender for years, so I was really excited to have him on. Not only is Adam in my friend group, but he’s also a total badass when it comes to the outdoors. He’s the one who connected me with the Lands Council, and I’m forever grateful for that. His knowledge of ecology, wildlife, wildfires...

Where do I even begin...Roast House Crew is my favorite. If my job allowed it, I’d be there every day, sipping coffee, breathing in the roaster, and taking tours with Teddy. But for real, Aaron, Allison, and Evan have carried on the legacy of a legend, Deb. We were all first introduced at Radio Bar. Aaron and Evan gave me my first shot of Malört, and honestly, it was terrible, but it led to someth...

What do you even say when an episode is this full of brilliance? This week on Casual Disasters, we are joined by the incredible women behind Creative Mornings in Spokane, Darya and Rosie, and this conversation is something special. We talk about the magic of Creative Mornings, a monthly meetup that brings artists together, highlights local creatives, and builds real connection in our community. Bu...

You might know Mandy as the 2018 National Teacher of the Year — the educator who made headlines for bringing 45 letters from her immigrant and refugee students to President Trump at the White House. There was controversy around that moment, including claims she didn’t shake his hand, but her focus was always on amplifying her students’ voices and standing in her truth. (Ps she did shake his hand)...

Riley Connors is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and late night talk show host. This human does is truly a multifaceted artist. My first introduction to Riley was seeing the “hi” promo videos for his new late night show Connorsversations, and I was instantly intrigued. When he found my podcast and reached out to be on Casual Disasters, I was hyped. Our very first meet up became our interview, and i...

🎙️ New Episode! I had the best time talking with Beth — cattle rancher, food farmer, and co-founder of LINC Foods. Beth is funny, down-to-earth, and passionate about building a stronger local food system. We talked about ranching, sustainability, and what it really takes to raise good beef. It was such a fun and inspiring conversation — you’re going to love this one. 👉 Listen now! Check out Lazy...

New Episode Drop! On the eve of Religious Traumedy , I’m dropping a brand new episode of Casual Disasters featuring Adam — the creative mind and director behind the show! This episode was co-hosted by Wilma , and we had such a blast connecting over our shared love of comedy and unpacking the ways religion shapes our creative journeys. Religious Traumedy hits The Chameleon tomorrow night — and it’s...

Wow — this one was a dream come true. I finally got to sit down with Paul Dillon , our Spokane City Council Member for District 2. I’ve wanted to interview him for a long time, and it honestly felt surreal to finally make it happen. We talked about policies happening right now , how past decisions still shape Spokane today , and Paul even answered some of your listener questions and shared a few o...

Part 2 with the incredible Mariah McKay is here! 🎙️ She’s a powerhouse in Spokane, helping lead the way at Haystack Heights , the city’s first cohousing development. In this episode, we talk about what it means to choose community first —supporting each other’s families, cooking and growing food together, and sustaining a model of living that’s rooted in connection. 🌱🏘️ Mariah is about to welcome...

Join us as we sit down with Clarissa, Annica, and Michael to talk about the magic of improv and why the Blue Door Theatre is such a vital part of the Spokane community ! This fully volunteer-run theater has been inspiring creativity, connection, and laughter for years—but it needs our support to keep going! From their incredible improv shows to the many classes they offer for all skill levels, Blu...

Podcast Episode: Mutual Fan-Girling with Jared 🎤🌈 In this episode, I sit down with Jared, the producer of Openly Mic and Q Lounge —an incredible space for queer comedy. Jared has been fan-girling over my podcast, while I’ve been fan-girling over his comedy for years! We finally got the chance to connect and talk about the complexities of being a comedian, finding the best places to perform, and...

In this episode of Casual Disasters , I’m joined by the roller skaters of Spokane—Darrien, Darrion, and Troy—who have all played a big role in inspiring my own skating journey. We dive into the culture of roller skating, from the music that sets the perfect vibe to the unique styles and traditions that shape skating communities across the U.S. and beyond. We also highlight the incredible contribut...

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Josiah—comedian, comedy organizer, graphic artist, gaming aficionado, and the mastermind behind the Spokane Comedy Film Festival, happening February 21–22 at the Garland Theater (submissions close January 31st!). We dive deep into the world of independent comedy, embracing weirdness to find your unique audience, and the importance of amplifying...

When do you get to officially identify as an artist? Endless amazingness with this human. Shantell has done so much for the Spokane community through, arts, advocacy, kindness, and working with college students and developing equity programming. On this episode we talked about being nerds, art, somatic healing work, organizing, coming back to your mission, play as an adult and so much more. I can'...

Be afraid of the man who practices a joke more than 1000 times…. from NYC to Spokane Ibrahim is bringing his dry wit and making the scene more interesting. I’ve been lucky to see his journey of open mic to hosting, to being booked, over the past 2 years. On this episode we talk about how poetry led him to comedy, the grind and practice of crafting jokes, writing, Batman, dyslexia, psychology, and...

We have sound! Thanks to Estimate I learned how to turn up the sound in garage band. That's why it is helpful to have a producer in the studio. Matt, or Estimate, is not only savvy with making things sound good but he makes a damn good drink. We first met at, Radio Bar, my favorite local bar in Spokane. Soon after becoming his number 1 customer - I ran into Estimate in the music scene in Spokane a...

Mariah McKay - Season 2 guest opener for "Casual Disasters". I even have a theme song and logo for this season! Upping my podcast game. Thanks to Estimate for the theme song and Garrett Doll for the logo. But back to the guest - there are endless cheers I could give to Mariah. She has been huge for the Spokane Community. As "multipotenialites" we unite over our masking, ADHD/VAST (Variable, Attent...

Off the track of Bloomsday to record this episode. My bestie joins me on casual disasters to discuss our 23+years of friendship, neurodivergence (ADHD, OCD, Anxiety), dating late in adulthood, the culture of Spokane, the helping profession, and our journey through recovering from codependency.

Episode 8 Anthony joins Wilma and I to discuss the art of comedy, racism in America, trauma, and of course Donald Trumps new shoes. Anthony is growing the comedy scene in Spokane and healing our community through his work for the Spokane Resource Center. An amazing convo!

Ben Tobin, “Capturing Spokane”, photographer joins me on episode 7. He has spent the last 7 years doing street photography and immersed himself in the streets of downtown. We talk about the unhoused community of Spokane, working with Range News, “the unfinished love stories”, humanity, his work as a professional photographer, drinking culture and being sober, and the 1000+ miles he’s walked in our...

Reese joins me on episode 6 to discuss education, his work around equity and inclusion, and we dive into the use of language. Originally from Philadelphia, Reese, is learning the complexities of living in the PNW. He has made the move to Pullman and is deep in his work to make our Vet School at WSU more inclusive.

This episode we talk about religion, human sexuality, being therapists, healing and the process of writing a novel. Jacqui's journey through leaving religion and finding herself is beautiful!. Enjoy!

Spokane - Listen to this episode. First time having a live performance in the library studio for Casual Disasters. Matt is a talented musician, lyricist, and kills it at karaoke. Listen to his journey in the local music scene, working with big bands/musicians, and being born and raised here. We get deep about hope and hopelessness.

This week one of my favorite local barbershop owners is on the show. We talked about ADHD, religion, accountability for our impact on others, trauma, beauty standards within the hair industry, Glen Dow closing it's doors, and so much more. Tune in to hear more.

This week I interviewed the Chicago native BIG ED, or Mr. Spokane, about what keeps him in Spokane and what it is like being a black man in this community. He has a unique perspective working in safety for schools, the reserves for the police department, and a TikTok celeb.