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Dec. 13, 2021

S3E10: Podcast Therapy: Processing Our Rittenhouse Episode w/ Darrie Matthew Burrage

We’re mixing it up for you again today with a behind the scenes episode! Our episode on the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal (season 3, episode 8) has been weighing heavily on our hearts, so we’ve brought a special return guest on…
Dec. 6, 2021

S3E9: Love, Fear, and How History Informs our Lives [A Deeper Dive]

Have you ever learned something and wondered, why weren’t we taught this in school? And what would our interactions and lives be like if we were? So in today’s episode (which marks one year bringing this podcast to you!) we’…
Nov. 29, 2021

S3E8: The Many Victims of White Supremacy: Exploring the Rittenhouse Case

We’re disrupting our normal order of episodes this week to bring you a fiery, WTF?! conversation around the Kyle Rittenhouse case. In this episode, Courthney and Emily tease apart this case and his acquittal as well as the u…
Nov. 22, 2021

S3E7: Uncovering Suppressed History with Patricia Raybon

They say history is written by the victors. But uncovering the stories from those on the other side is so important. Today, we’re joined by Patricia Raybon, an award-winning author, essayist, and novelist who writes top-rate…
Nov. 15, 2021

S3E6: What’s the “Right” Way to Talk About People? [Mini]

Our words matter, and there’s a lot of debate over how we should talk about people, and a lot of fear around causing offense. Should you say “a homeless man” or “a man experiencing homelessness”, for example? Today’s mini ep…
Nov. 1, 2021

S3E5: The Missing Piece in Positions of Power [A Deeper Dive]

In today’s episode, we’re debriefing last week’s conversation with Shiquita Yarbrough, the first Black person to run for city council in Longmont, Colorado. We’re diving deeper into power, ego, and tokenism, why the conversa…
Oct. 25, 2021

S3E4: Representation Matters with Shiquita Yarbrough

Talk of representation and the importance of bringing more diversity into positions of power is everywhere. But why is it so important that it actually starts to happen? And what barriers are standing in the way of what dive…
Oct. 18, 2021

S3E3: How to Minimize Defensiveness in Tough Conversations

Want to know more about how to cultivate skills and competencies around ACTUALLY being in hard conversations on race and social justice? If so, you’re going to love our new “mini” episodes! In this first “mini” episode for y…
Oct. 11, 2021

S3E2: Why Language is So Important [A Deeper Dive]

Join us for today’s episode as we reflect on last week’s interview with the brilliant Colorado poet laureate, Bobby LeFebre. We’re diving into radical imagination and how it fits into social justice work, breaking down inten…
Oct. 4, 2021

S3E1: Radical Imagination in Racial Justice with Bobby LeFebre

What could we create if we leaned into radical imagination? In this episode, we’re bringing you an inspirational conversation with poet Bobby LeFebre. Bobby is an award-winning writer, performer, and cultural worker fusing n…
July 26, 2021

S2E20: Demystifying Critical Race Theory

What do you think of when you hear the term Critical Race Theory? There is a lot of debate and misconception about this in the school systems right now and in today’s episode — our season 2 finale! — we are breaking it down …
July 12, 2021

S2E19: Freedom and Professionalism [A Deeper Dive]

What do professionalism and freedom mean to you? In today’s episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into this idea while we debrief last week’s epic episode with Darrie Matthew Burrage. Join us as we explore professionalism, whi…
July 5, 2021

S2E18: Whiteness + Capitalism = Professionalism with Darrie Matthew Burrage

What is professionalism, really? In this episode, we’re joined by Darrie Matthew Burrage to explore where professionalism comes from, what it has to do with whiteness and capitalism, and what we feel it really SHOULD mean.  …
June 28, 2021

S2E17: The Illusions of White Supremacy [A Deeper Dive]

White supremacy truly fucks us all, and there are many illusions about it that we don’t always recognize but are so important to explore. So in this episode, we’re diving deeper into last week’s episode with Courtney Napier …
June 21, 2021

S2E16: How White Supremacy F***s Us All with Courtney Napier

If you know better, you can do better. Join us in today’s episode, where we’re joined by writer, journalist, and antiracism coach, Courtney Napier, to explore the role our ancestors play in our lives as well as the illusions…
June 14, 2021

S2E15: The Neurobiology of DEI Work [A Deeper Dive]

So you’ve come to realize there are some things you’ve grown up with when it comes to race that you want to change, and you’re ready to start unlearning them. How hard can it be, right? But DEI work is definitely easier said…
June 7, 2021

S2E14: From Allies to Abolitionists with Jeff Campbell

From plays to protests, advocate and artist Jeff Campbell is mixing theatre and community organization to get the word out about the social justice issues impacting the Denver, Colorado area. In this episode, Jeff joins us t…
May 24, 2021

S2E13: Freedom to Just Be [A Deeper Dive]

What will it take for BIPOC to truly be free? This week, we’re debriefing the eye-opening conversation we had with DEI activist Crystal Lynese on the oppressive behaviors and origins of “Karen.” Tune in to this episode as we…
May 17, 2021

S2E12: The Historical Creation of Karen with Crystal Lynese

Karen is not new. White women have been bringing out their inner Karen for a LOT longer than you might think. So where exactly did Karen come from? In this episode, we’re joined by our guest Crystal Lynese, a DEI advocate wh…
May 10, 2021

S2E11: Climate Justice Touches Everything [A Deeper Dive]

This week, we’re breaking down some of the big takeaways from our conversation with community and climate activist Reverend Yearwood. He shared a powerful call to action for EVERYONE to organize & mobilize on the journey to …
May 3, 2021

S2E10: Centering Justice in the Climate Crisis with Reverend Yearwood

What will happen if we don’t change our environmental impact NOW? Where do you fit in the climate crisis conversation? In today’s episode we’re diving into these questions with Founder & President of Hip Hop Caucus and commu…
April 26, 2021

S2E9: Reacting to the Chauvin Trial Verdict & What’s Next

Will the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd spark reform and improve the systemic issues that BIPOC face when interacting with police? There’s still a lot of work to do, but the ruling is a step …
April 19, 2021

S2E8: Thriving Over Surviving [A Deeper Dive]

We heard some profound truths in our conversation last week with rebel, activist, and speaker Dr. Melissa Bird. She left us wondering about how to heal generational trauma, and what we can do to truly understand (and meet) t…
April 12, 2021

S2E7: Using Your Voice and Rebel Activism with Dr. Melissa Bird

There is always a way to make a difference. Just ask our guest this week, activist Dr. Melissa “Missy” Bird — the CEO of Natural Born Rebel and a fierce public speaker on a quest for equality and justice. From protesting on …