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The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Why We Don't Vote and Other Anarchist TopicsAs the sun sets and through a mid-episode coughing bout, we (Aly and Jim) return with a pretty substantive and no doubt controversial episode focusing on why we don't vote. Can that be justified when there's an actual authoritarian fascist running for office? Obviously, we believe so and fall in the line of anarchists, such as Emma Goldman, who have traditionally refused to vote. So, if we don't vote, what do we do? The conversation morphs into a discussion of feelings about various tactics, and that morphs further into discussing the tension anarchism has always had between respecting the...
2024-04-031h 28The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Sunshine State Connections and Queerly Dumpster Diving for MoreConnection is the loose thread in this episode, where Aly and I (Jim) explore my recent magical trip to South Florida, where I talk about the beautiful things I took from ecstatic dancing in a beautifully held environment, the most spectacular drum circle I have ever been, and a little into my experience in a tantric massage class. Then, Aly talks about her experiences in dumpster diving and a brief discussion of freganism and the unexpected creative opportunity that arises from it. Finally, Aly explores her own personal discovery into her queerness in light of her exciting new exploration w...
2024-02-011h 02The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Dance with Us (Like, Right Now)!This podcast is best seen on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/vlYPjuuy7m0This is the podcast to watch and dance to (not simply to listen to). Aly and I (Jim) show an hour of us dancing in public so you can see what it looks and feels like. Between sets, we talk about dancing, how you can dance with us, and just what goes on in the Bozeman streets. We are dancing Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Soroptomist Park (at Main and Rouse) in Bozeman from 5-6 PM (and probably again on January 17 same time and place). If...
2024-01-0736 minThe BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Love Is More than a Feeling (and Thoughts on Palestine)Aly and Jim talk about love, particularly how Aly defines it and how many of the deepest aspects of it can apply to people who are not our romantic partners. Indeed, much of the discussion is not about romance but rather the practice of love in non-traditional ways and how we can reapply those ideas back into some of our more traditionally defined relationships. However, some of us still want romantic love, and Aly screens some of Jim's dating prospects as they discuss why Jim doesn't have a ton of hope in his current foray into dating and why...
2023-12-141h 28The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Metamorphosis: Creatively Transforming Spaces and the Landlords Who Don't with Amazing Guest PhaidraEpisode 13 (the third one on video) is up, and we have a guest. Recorded in the home of Aly and Jim's most creative friend Phaidra, she shares her vision for opening up her home as a community space for theater, dance, and other expression. Phaidra shares how she and her partner Ryan have multipurposed his skate ramp as a backyard stage. We go deep from there discussing the nature of community. Then, the three do a short reading related to community of the play "Metamorphoses" by Mary Zimmerman, adapted from Ovid's classical poem. That play is about hospitality and...
2023-11-171h 38The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Redemption, Wanting to Die, Discovering Life (It's All Legit)Lots of feels in this one as Jim and Aly get very personal sharing a wide range of emotions, first on some of the beautiful events of Jim's 50th birthday week, including a redemption story involving the Talking Heads and dance. Then, Aly speaks of a suicide that touched her recently and about her own journey into embracing life. Between, and with a little "andropomorphizing," they take some shots at men, among them the owner of Sidewinders. We were due for a reprise of the anti-ad against Sidewinders, a restaurant that we believe stands against women and workers. We...
2023-10-211h 18The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Tie-Ins of Dating, Improv, and Viewpoints TheoryOur very first podcast that includes video! Aly and Jim return to discuss Aly's recent essay on the https://www.bozemanantifadance.org website about her experience on a dating app and how these apps play into a commodifying of individuals into sellable traits. We also perform some improv for you and discuss the relationship between the practice of improv with anarchism. Finally, we talk about Viewpoints theory, first articulated by Mary Overlie and how that applies to theater but also to how we approach life. It turns out there are many tie-ins in this long but adventurous and rambunctious...
2023-10-022h 08The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Antifa as Revolutionary Nonconformity in Dance, Theater, and Respect for Unhoused NeighborsThis is our 10th episode, and we (Aly and Jim) go into our roots as an antifa dance (& theatre) collective, discussing why we believe what we do in street dancing, art, and theater are revolutionary antifascist activities just as vital to a revolutionary movement as other forms of direct action. We play around with surrealism, too, but we also discuss our broader interests. As full humans, movement and expression is vital to us, but just as we rebel against limiting forms of activist expression, we do not limit our activism to art. In that light, we discuss a recent...
2023-09-111h 33The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Two Hours of Unnecessary Yet Significant (to Us) Anarchist HistoryNo one needs to understand anarchist history to be an anarchist, but we find inspiration, cautionary tales, and fun in learning. Our hearts are stirred and minds provoked by this rich tapestry of people in action. In this episode, Aly and Jim share our studies of anarchist history, including the roots of anarchism in prehistoric humanity, which found its modern expression among social revolutionaries in a rapidly industrializing Europe. We also share beautiful anecdotes of anarchy in action during the Spanish Civil War, in Oaxaca, Mexico, East London's Big Flame, and more. We hopscotch to the 1871 Paris Commune, anarchism i...
2023-08-091h 54The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Living Erotically, Mutual Aid, and Dancing into CommunityAly and I (Jim) didn't record a podcast in over a year, but we're back, and we plan to stick around awhile. Our friendship was and is as strong as ever, and we focus here on what it means to embrace our erotic nature and embrace living and community. Focused in this episode less of what we are not (not hierarchical, not capitalist, not fascist) and much more of what we are - erotic, artistic beings working at creating the sparks of community. We focus a lot early on with dancing and our experiences connecting with people in public...
2023-07-201h 30The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Sex and Intimacy, Polyamory, and Our Issues as Anarchists with LiberalsThis long-awaited episode was recorded in April 2022 and is only seeing the light of day now but is still timely. Aly and Jim talk about sex and intimacy, shift gears to talking about polyamorous dating and Aly's polyamory practices, and finally shift gears to talking about their problems as anarchists with liberals (despite the fact that people on the right conflate all leftists as "liberals") There are some fun and games along the way and great conversations. We hope to produce some more podcasts soon.
2023-01-301h 30The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Who's Got the Power and Serious ImprovIn this partially experimental episode, Aly and Jim begin (00:00:21) by discussing the origin of the BAD rabbit logo as well as the legion of haters that descended on the Bozeman Antifa Facebook page. They quickly move to their experience (00:07:00) dancing in and getting kicked out of the Gallatin Valley Mall. After a reprise of their Sidewinders Anti-Ad (00:22:34), they move into a serious discussion (00:24:36) of power dynamics in their friendship – one between an older man and a younger woman – and in society at large. Aly's rapid-fire questions (00:55:59) of Jim quickly morph (00:58:09) into a theatrical improvisation exercise they perform on the spot...
2022-03-311h 21The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Freedom! Emancipated Minors and Other Topics with Special Guest LillyAly and Jim have their first podcast interview! (00:00:21) Emancipated minor and special guest Lilly shares her experiences of becoming a legal adult. She explains the why, the how, and her feelings since regarding her emancipation journey. After BAD asks Lilly some rapid-fire questions (00:32:41), they talk about the pros and cons of different kinds of volunteering (00:36:30) and conclude by brainstorming new creative ideas (01:02:17) for the Bozeman Antifa Dance (& Theatre Collective).As always, you can find BAD and reach out to us at https://www.bozemanantifadance.org. Check out the downloadable posters that Lilly made for us, too!
2022-02-281h 14The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Much Ado about Nothing: New Adventures in New Orleans and BozemanJim and Aly are back! But they have been on some new adventures. First (00:00:21), Aly reports back from her epic vacation to New Orleans, being interviewed by Jim from a comparison and contrast with Bozeman, Montana as well as a social justice perspective. Then, (00:30:05) Aly reads an excerpt from How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell , and they discuss. Rapid-fire questions is replaced this episode by "Would you rather" (00:35:51), where Jim asks Aly a few would you rather questions (though Jim answers his own questions, too). Finally, Jim's new adventure is discussed (00:41:07), namely the new...
2022-02-031h 01The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - Organize Your Co-Workers, Friends, and Tenants!The Bozeman Antifa Dance (& Theatre Collective) - i.e., BAD - members Aly White and Jim Macdonald talk to each other about organizing. First, (00:00:21) Aly and Jim discuss labor organizing, especially their experience helping a collective bargaining negotiation with nurses in Bozeman. Then, (00:34:43) we have a new anti-ad! (video at https://youtu.be/_eAX_ZCO1HE). After that, our BAD friends have a fun improv segment (00:36:45) where Jim screens possible Bumble dates for Aly. They move to an in-depth discussion (00:41:08) of the challenges they are having building an affinity group, as well as why you might want to form o...
2022-01-121h 24The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - The Agony and the Ecstasy of RelationshipAnarchists and anti-fascists also live complex lives just like everyone else. We have families, relationships, and traditions. In this episode, we look first (00:01:03) at Aly's recent break-up with her boyfriend Gray and then (00:34:51) the bliss in Jim's relationship with Dee Elle. Those discussions focus on having ideals for relationship that are consistent with anarchist beliefs around freedom and therefore anti-authoritarian approaches to relationship. The discussion focuses on feelings, how to approach differing values in relationship, and the degree to which we believe we must seek our ideals also in our partners. Other segments include a Kellogg's anti-ad (00:53:48) –which was re...
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The BAD PODCASTThe BAD PODCAST - First Episode!The Bozeman Antifa Dance (& Theatre Collective) - i.e., BAD - launch their first podcast, where collective members Aly White and Jim Macdonald discuss (00:22) what BAD is, why BAD is, what the podcast is going to be. Along the way, (29:32) they explain why you shouldn't eat at Sidewinders Restaurant, and discuss some of the pieces they have written on the BAD website (www.bozemanantifadance.org). First, (37:32) Jim discusses his controversial essay on a bull moose that came through Bozeman, how it was treated by the authorities, and what that says about our society. After Aly asks Jim some rapid...
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