Extra Ginger

Adulthood might be a collection of tiny despairs, but it also features locally baked cinnamon raisin bread, if you're lucky. Most importantly, we have new content recs: a song and a documentary, both must-sees. Get educated, get better at being happy, and may all your iced coffees be expertly balanced and as smooth as glass.  The new bop: Chad Aversun on Spotify .  The new doc: Bo B...

Restoring balance, getting our moxie back, and listening to music that affects your internal organs. All essentials, all in one episode. Like she said, baby, it's worth it.  // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music. Prelim music recs in case you haven't Felt It yet: Q (If You Care, Want), Duckwrth (Make You Go), Tyler, The Creator (entire new album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST), LYNN (Tes petites f...

She talks (more) SZA and NBA, inherent risk, having your whole life ahead of you, and a minor cookie disaster. Also, POV matters, look it up.  // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Our good mans Rick Carlisle, we have no choice but to wholeheartedly stan. Then, a word on willpower and a harrowing change of perspective on scale featuring Jalen Brunson. Most importantly, if you're in any way connected to the Mavs franchise, tell them to get someone primed for rebounds, please and thank you. // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Spring cleaning includes a Dreamatorium Cleanse. If you'd like to see the associated paperwork declaring this as fact, please direct your inquiry to The Office of Stay in Your Lane and let a girl empty her brain once in a while. Thank you. // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Extra Ginger's 2021 NBA series has arrived, and the first installment is watching the 04/16 Mavs vs. Knicks game live while discussing the present and future of the Dallas Mavs. Also, if anyone has contacts with Mark Cuban, please tell him Darric and Anne are available for hire as protege General Manager and Owner, respectively. // Follow Darric @darricnotderek and his music @ric.indigo . Music by...

We are living in the Fourth Turning, the crisis era, and shaping the next artist-archetype generation. What a time to be alive.  // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Certified experts Chad and Anne discuss habits to hone vs. shed on this mid-20s edition of Love It or Leave It, a segment from the masterfully creative genius of Nathan Zed. They judge concepts with the most get rekt potential: spontaneous decisions, long-term connections, and never being alone again. Already got rekt? It's ok, that's life. Listen to the episode, you'll see.   // Follow...

A locally-sourced helping of name dropping: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Rudd, Oscar Isaac, Michael Keaton, Rick Carlisle, and Riley Womack. Also, a refreshing take on coffee: the seemingly mundane staple that's really a blessing. And a curse. We know this is what makes us extra on the field and #1 in your hearts, and we're glad to deliver. // Follow Riley @rileywomack . Music by Snooze, follo...

Powerful women are a force to be revered, cultivate a personality you're proud to lean into, and get pumped for the return of guest episodes, which is right around the corner. // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @snooze.music

Oh, the global pandemic-ness of it all. At least we can count on the noble, binding oath sanctity of good friendships.  // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @snooze.music

Juno's dad would understand Malcolm & Marie. He knows "the best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person will still think the sun shines out your ass. That's the kind of person that's worth sticking with." So again, louder, for the people in the back: love is absolutely, fully, undoubt...

Love is a choice, choosing to be good is more important than the potential to be bad, and always remember to generously thank the last person standing. Link to the Interview article by Zendaya with Sam   // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Contrary to popular belief, the Shelby Family is entirely capable of unconditional love. They're ruthless, calculating, and self-motivated, but they know what it feels like to give your all without taking anything in return, which is exactly how unconditional love operates. In this essay, I will // Music by Snooze, follow him @snooze.music

Bruv, just forgive yourself, it's ok. Surely, we can all agree on this collective level of unhinged, so if you feel lost, no you're not. Also, Jonny Sun's new book releases this year so at the very least, you can look forward to that.  // Music by Snooze, follow him @droowong.zzz

It's like riding a bike. You learn, you take a break, you learn to remember what you previously learned, then you learn how to keep remembering so you don't have to learn to remember what you learned in memory. Remember? That's ok, you can learn. Just....ease...into it :") // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz

Watching Fleabag is like taking a stake rolled in secret fears, wrapping it with the rawness of the world, and driving it straight through the center of your deepest feelings. Anne also cries, if you're into that.   // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz

When someone changes your life, you give back by making a tribute. Sorry, I don’t make the rules ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz

We love anime, and you should too. Periodt.   // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz

Don't let bad experiences turn you into Homelander. Butcher, we can work with. Maeve is just Starlight in a darker timeline, and, most importantly, The Boys did really, really well. Also, get rekt because it's the return of the Daybreak intro.  // Music by Snooze, follow him @droowong.zzz . Daybreak cover by Chad, follow him @chadaversun .

This is unpredictable energy being on air for too long. Yes, we recorded this right after the basketball episode. Yes,  it was an unexpected decision. And yes, this means the conversation is no longer guided by any rules. If you don't mind small messes, it's a brilliant time. Follow Darric on Insta @darricnotderek . // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz

Welcome to the first installment of Extra Ginger's NBA coverage with Darric and Anne. There isn't a better way to reminisce on the 2020 Finals, trust. Follow Darric on Insta @darricnotderek .  // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz .

Watch The Last Dance (MJ documentary), look for the roots of procrastination, and always speak your truths.  // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz .

Vote. Be kind. Celebrate your victories. VOTE. Get to know what's on your ballot: headcount.org/your-ballot . Also, here's the article on shifting your predictions to include positive outcomes.  // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz .

Let's face it, none of us have what it takes to make a good movie. Let's appreciate the people that do it for us. To all of you good movie makers, may you live long and prosper. Follow Riley on Insta @rileycwomack . // Music by Snooze, follow him on Insta @droowong.zzz .