We Own This Town

Sarah Jane Chapman is a yoga therapist, tarot reader, astrologer, and founder of Be With Your Body, a total embodiment practice. She stops by the pod to tell us what astrology already knew about our present darkness and what we can do about what is to come. To manifest or not to manifest: that is the astrological question. How is tarot a mirror? What does loving your body actually feel like? Sarah...

Joy invites on Activist and OG mom friend, Colleen Weiss , to give us the dose of hope and motivation that we, as mothers, could all use right now. Sarah shares about her magical trip to New Orleans, Joy is applying to high schools and Colleen needs her kids to go to school for at least one full week. Trigger Warning: We discuss current events including ICE and the Epstein Files. About our guest:...

In this season premiere, guns are close to home. Our hosts explore their relationship to bearing arms, and how the respect of that right changes based on who holds the gun. They explore the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense and lesser known armed Black self-defense groups. Who are these new Black Panthers defending against ICE? Was MLK a gun owner? What does it mean to be nonviolent and own a g...

In this bonus episode, Blake recounts a wild experience of group hypnotism and an unexpected power differential. Kashif examines James Baldwin’s first three novels, and how, he too, was hypnotized—by love. — About the show: A culture podcast by two insufferable queer introverts in the South who really need to know who’s gonna be there before they commit to anything. Instagram: @whosgon...

In this bonus episode, Kashif offers a brief history of beauty supply store extensions, otherwise known as ‘pack hair’. He traces its emergence as a social marker. Moving 18th century England, he examines the parallels betweens wigs and wealth. Blake (an actual square dancing champion), walks us through the architecture and history of square dancing. From France to Henry Ford, he explo...

R.K. Russell, the first openly bisexual player in the NFL, visits the pod to chat about Heated Rivalry . Russell’s live Threads posts garnered attention in the fandom for his honest, tender, and sometimes controversial takes on the Canadian series, which stars Connor Storrie and Luke Hudson. Russell came out as bisexual in 2019, playing for the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Th...

In this bonus episode, Blake reveals a personal connection to sun-sneezing, and how it can tie people to one another. Kashif explores the symbolism and history of the flower, Lily of the Valley. — About the show: A culture podcast by two insufferable queer introverts in the South who really need to know who’s gonna be there before they commit to anything. Instagram: @whosgonnabetherepod TikT...

The girls sit down with their first official guest of Season 5, Randa Newman! We delve into Randa’s background, including her adoption from South Korea to a family in Kentucky and she shares her personal journey through an ectopic pregnancy, IVF, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with career. Join us! About our guest: Randa Newman is a producer, actor, and genetic counselor. Born in Seoul...

Why do holidays matter? In the season finale, our hosts share their ideal year of holidays: some ancient, some sacrilegious, and some downright pornographic. Considering sociologist Amitai Etzioni’s scholarship around holidays, Blake and Kashif decide to keep, tweak, or trash celebrations that occupy the American calendar year. What the heck is up with Groundhog Day? A tough day to be ugly i...

Nashville-based ambient artist JayVe Montgomery stops by to talk about his work in this elusive genre of music.

Sarah gives a play by play of Lady’s birth while it’s still fresh on the mind and Joy reflects on her first experience with the Nashville Film Festival showcasing her Short Film “I’m A Winner” which won the Audience Award.

A nerdy and comical exploration of coffee shops and third spaces.

A Halloween spectacular of creepy delightful local music - some more creepy than delightful! muahahaha!

Conversation with psychic Logan Taylor of Hulu's queer paranormal series, Living for the Dead.

1982 was quite a year for books, censorship, and the freedom to read. That year, the Supreme Court heard Board of Ed v. Pico, Banned Books Week was founded, and Reading Rainbow was in development. In this episode, Blake and Kashif examine the state of books bans in the US. Kashif unpacks activist librarianship and the symbolic firing of Carla Hayden. Blake explores Reading Rainbow in light of the...

The first bonus episode where hosts talk the benefits of being good and the takeover of a certain type of invasive plant.

Joy and Sarah sit down just days before Sarah is due with her second child. When she found out she was pregnant, the next day she learned that her dad was sick. Join us as she walks us through her journey of carrying the weight of life and death at the same time.

Interview on interviews, and how to seem interesting at a party by asking the right questions.

The Biggest Loser doc, the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, and the wellness to alt-right pipeline.

KeShawn Ivory , an astrophysicist who specializes in dark matter and a fellow introvert, stops by. The trio examine ideas about the galaxy, Black representation in astronomy, and other stellar possibilities. What does it mean for an astronomer to believe in the Universe? What’s the best way to keep a wig on in space? KeShawn sticks around for a special Space Edition of the game. Show Notes:...

Following the release of Noah's Arc: The Movie, this is a deep dive into the Black gay touchstone.

Firsthand confrontations with abuse in churches and the contemporary Christian music industry. Woven with humor.

This episode concludes the “Letters” mini-podcast. Based on their collaborative visual arts project “Letters to Our Unborn Children: An Exploration of a Woman’s Decision to Remain Child-Free by Choice,” hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver reflect on their podcast journey. Tarri Driver is a lifelong creative artist with a wide range of independent, academic, professional and therapeutic art...

Tender and chaotic reflections on Nashville Pride, the NFL and queer family.

Sync Licensing 101 with Mary Kate Melnick, Head of Licensing at ATO Records and founder of Odd Man Out Publishing.