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Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast
Patreon Teaser: Petty about Brock Davies Cheating, Kate Middleton's Stylist Leaving, and Canada Shore Filming
Listen to the full episode and get access to over 140 episodes when you join the Ready to Be Petty Patreon. For $5 USD/month, you get weekly episodes on trending topics and pop culture deep dives and entry to the Discord to chat with other listeners.Public episodes of Ready to Be Petty are on an indefinite hiatus.You can also check out Torry’s other podcast, Ready to Be Romanced, which recaps and reviews romance novels and their tv/movie adaptations wherever you find podcasts.Full Episode Description: On this patreon exclusive, Torry (sh...
2025-07-27
06 min
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi
Uncovering the Mysteries of Silent Planet with Brianna Middleton
Brianna Middleton mentions feeling a kinship with her character convict Niyya due to her role in Silent Planet with themes of isolation and otherness. In what ways do you see these themes being relevant to today's society? She finds that her fellow prisoner might be responsible for the murder of her adoptive alien family. We chat about this and shooting in an isolated location. Episode produced before the rebrand. Start Your Free Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus
2025-03-19
14 min
The Toast
The Introverted Music Producer: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Tommy Fury reveals the real reason why he split from Molly-Mae Hague (Daily Mail) (17:44)Justin Baldoni Is Demanding Disney Hold Onto Documents to Support His Claim Ryan Reynolds Used Nicepool to 'Bully' Him (PEOPLE) (27:49)Kate Middleton reveals she is in remission from cancer after surprise hospital visit (Page Six) (39:13)Brianna Chickenfry Burn, Burn, Burning It Up For S.I. Swim (TMZ) (40:55)Priyanka Chopra Teaming Up With Jonas Brothers for Holiday Movie (56:56)Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap (1:02:16)The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) Lean InThe Camp...
2025-01-15
1h 19
El podcast de DAVID
DAVE PORTNOY WANTS TANA MONGEAU IN PRISON? — BFFs EP. 169
We're back despite half the BFFs feeling under the weather to discuss this week's headlines - Kate Middleton's cancer announcement, Travis Kelce will host Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and the BFFs test their fifth grade knowledge, Dave sentences Tana to prison, Milly Bobby Brown is a Karen, Kai Cenat's viewer involved in live police chase, Dave reveals if he was invited to Alex Cooper's wedding, Dave and Josh may attend an Alpha Male bootcamp, Tara Yummy in Landon Barker's new music video, the Quiet On Set docu-series, Diddy's home raid by homeland security, and more. We finish...
2024-03-28
58 min
BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry
DAVE PORTNOY WANTS TANA MONGEAU IN PRISON? — BFFs EP. 169
We're back despite half the BFFs feeling under the weather to discuss this week's headlines - Kate Middleton's cancer announcement, Travis Kelce will host Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and the BFFs test their fifth grade knowledge, Dave sentences Tana to prison, Milly Bobby Brown is a Karen, Kai Cenat's viewer involved in live police chase, Dave reveals if he was invited to Alex Cooper's wedding, Dave and Josh may attend an Alpha Male bootcamp, Tara Yummy in Landon Barker's new music video, the Quiet On Set docu-series, Diddy's home raid by homeland security, and more. We...
2024-03-28
59 min
love you, bye
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0:00 - intro5:01 - mean receptionists11:55 - post-grad friends17:58 - notes app lists25:36 - could we be wags?31:14 - brianna chickenfry is bored32:17 - cringe couple shoots39:11 - kate middleton still missing?-----follow love you, bye:youtubeinstagramtiktok-----follow kenna:instagramtiktok-----follow mackie:instagramtiktok-----produced by:Lagos Creative @ LC Studios-----follow love you, bye:youtubeinstagramtiktok-----follow kenna:instagramtiktok
2024-03-22
42 min
El podcast de DAVID
DAVE PORTNOY WAGES WAR ON THE HATERS — BFFs EP. 168
We’re back to discuss the rumors and call out the haters, then we get into this week’s headlines - the Kate Middleton conspiracy, Logan Paul allegedly turned down fighting Mike Tyson, Adin Ross and Sexxy Red, Bobbi Althoff was booted from Drake’s party, Landon Barker’s new music video, the Sydney Sweeney community note, the Boeing whistleblower, a possible Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny collab, a Stan Twitter war got out of hand, Kayne paid Bryce Hall $20K, and more. We finish with BFFs corner where Bri is done with her main TikTok, Miss Peaches’ first boat ride, Dave...
2024-03-21
58 min
BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry
DAVE PORTNOY WAGES WAR ON THE HATERS — BFFs EP. 168
We’re back to discuss the rumors and call out the haters, then we get into this week’s headlines - the Kate Middleton conspiracy, Logan Paul allegedly turned down fighting Mike Tyson, Adin Ross and Sexxy Red, Bobbi Althoff was booted from Drake’s party, Landon Barker’s new music video, the Sydney Sweeney community note, the Boeing whistleblower, a possible Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny collab, a Stan Twitter war got out of hand, Kayne paid Bryce Hall $20K, and more. We finish with BFFs corner where Bri is done with her main TikTok, Miss Peaches’ first boat ride...
2024-03-21
58 min
The Reader's Couch
🔒 Ep.1 What's New: March 19th
Subscriber-only episodeWelcome to Literary Tea Party! In this episode I'm sharing a list of all the new books for the week of March 19th, share some life updates and my take on Kate Middleton.BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander James by Percival Everett Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki The Mars House by Natasha Pulley The Weavers of Alamaxa by Hadeer Elsbai Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku The Old Man Who Read Love Stories by Luis Sepúlveda, Translat...
2024-03-19
14 min
PlanBri Uncut
Who Are You Voting For? | PlanBri Episode 240
Brianna LaPaglia and Grace O’Malley are back together, face to face, in NYC! Get ready to laugh, as the two discuss St. Paddy’s (spelt with a “D,” NOT “T,” for the record) Day, the true meaning of SpongeBob and bugs (from ants to cockroaches—they go there). Plus, they breakdown celebrity news, like the Kate Middleton AI photo drama and JLO still thinking she lives in the Bronx. Bri is also challenged to a game, yet the question remains: Is she smarter than a 5th grader? Tune in to find out! TIMECODES: 00:00 Intro 1:36 St. Paddy's Day weekend 4:17 Drinking too m...
2024-03-14
48 min
BFFs with Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry
DAVE PORTNOY CAN'T STAND THE OSCARS — BFFs EP. 167
We're back to discuss this week's top headlines - Al Pacino anticlimactically announced Best Picture at the Oscars, Dave reacts to "I'm Just Ken," the internet found another Mark Zuckerberg look alike, the Kate Middleton conspiracy, Tara Yummy and Landon Barker, Jake Paul is fighting Mike Tyson, the women from the Matt Rife groupchat made it to the Cancelled tour, Adin Ross' unsanctioned boxing match, Hailey Bieber responds to divorce rumors, and more. We finish with BFFs Corner where Grace is opening for Whitney Cummings, Bri is bored on tour, Dave was too tan at UFC 299, Miss Peaches is...
2024-03-14
53 min
El podcast de DAVID
DAVE PORTNOY CAN'T STAND THE OSCARS — BFFs EP. 167
We're back to discuss this week's top headlines - Al Pacino anticlimactically announced Best Picture at the Oscars, Dave reacts to "I'm Just Ken," the internet found another Mark Zuckerberg look alike, the Kate Middleton conspiracy, Tara Yummy and Landon Barker, Jake Paul is fighting Mike Tyson, the women from the Matt Rife groupchat made it to the Cancelled tour, Adin Ross' unsanctioned boxing match, Hailey Bieber responds to divorce rumors, and more. We finish with BFFs Corner where Grace is opening for Whitney Cummings, Bri is bored on tour, Dave was too tan at UFC 299, Miss Peaches is getting...
2024-03-14
53 min
Inspire + Move
The Sweet Spot Between an Idea And Fear with Marina Middleton
Get ready for this incredible episode as I invite my next guest to Inspire + Move, Marina Middelton! Marina is a mother, wife, marketing strategist and personal branding expert known for her strategic approach and creative solutions. Leveraging her extensive experience working with highly recognized global and Fortune 500 brands, she launched Empowered Confidence, a media company that helps female leaders shape powerful brands by harnessing their unique stories. Marina's blend of creativity and business intuition has made her a driving force in fostering stronger communities and supporting a global network, like with her recent launch of The Blueprint Mastermind with...
2023-11-27
51 min
Watch This Tonight
Sharper (Apple+) - Interview With Screenwriters Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka
My guests are Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, writers of the new Apple+ film Sharper starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Jon Lithgow, Justice Smith and Brianna Middleton. We discuss the film’s genesis, the protective factor of Julianne Moore, Brian and Alessandro re-branding themselves as screenwriters, and how the film only exists because Alessandro was cleaning out his hard drive of old material.Come back to Watch This Tonight as your podcast for the best film recommendations. Please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts if you're enjoying the show, and mention a movie or TV show yo...
2023-03-13
27 min
Oscars & Himbeeren - der Film- und Serien-Podcast
"Sharper": Spannendes Trickbetrüger-Drama mit Schwächen
"Sharper" beginnt mit einer scheinbar perfekten Romanze: Der New Yorker Buchladenbesitzer Tom (Justice Smith) begegnet seiner Traumfrau Sandra (Brianna Middleton). Das Glück scheint unausweichlich - wäre da nicht Sandras mysteriöser Bruder, der eines Abends verzweifelt an die Tür der frisch Verliebten klopft.Das verschachtelte Psycho-Spiel, in dessen Verlauf auch Hollywoodgrößen wie Julianne Moore, John Lithgow und Sebastian Stan auf der Bildfläche erscheinen, besticht durch Kühle und einer clever konstruierten Geschichte. Dass dem Regisseur und seinen Autoren im letzten Akt etwas der erzählerische Fluss abhandenkommt, ist ein Wermutstropfen, den man in Anbetr...
2023-03-10
26 min
Oscars & Himbeeren - der Film- und Serien-Podcast
"Sharper": Spannendes Trickbetrüger-Drama mit Schwächen
"Sharper" beginnt mit einer scheinbar perfekten Romanze: Der New Yorker Buchladenbesitzer Tom (Justice Smith) begegnet seiner Traumfrau Sandra (Brianna Middleton). Das Glück scheint unausweichlich - wäre da nicht Sandras mysteriöser Bruder, der eines Abends verzweifelt an die Tür der frisch Verliebten klopft.Das verschachtelte Psycho-Spiel, in dessen Verlauf auch Hollywoodgrößen wie Julianne Moore, John Lithgow und Sebastian Stan auf der Bildfläche erscheinen, besticht durch Kühle und einer clever konstruierten Geschichte. Dass dem Regisseur und seinen Autoren im letzten Akt etwas der erzählerische Fluss abhandenkommt, ist ein Wermutstropfen, den man in Anbetr...
2023-03-10
26 min
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#26: Sharper auf Apple TV+: Ein Plot Twist nach dem anderen
Apple TV+ gehört für Leon zu den unterschätzten Streaming-Diensten. Umso besser, dass das Top-Thema dieses Mal von Apple TV+ kommt. In dem neuen Psychothriller/ Mystery-Drama "Sharper" stehen die Rollen von Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan und Brianna Middleton in einem besonderen Verhältnis zueinander, das peu à peu aufgedeckt wird.Sharper startet mit einer Erzählung über ein Liebespaar, das sich gerade frisch kennenlernt. Sandra (Brianna Middleton) und Tom (Justice Smith) treffen sich in einem Buchladen und entwickeln schnell eine intime Beziehung zueinander. Plötzlich gerät Sandras Bruder in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten. Tom kommt aus einer reichen F...
2023-02-21
35 min
Gray Area Stories
28. Getting Uncomfortable with Anna Akana
Erica and Johanna lay down on the floor with content creator Anna Akana to discuss changing the narrative of sexual violence and allyship. How do we approach a world without rape culture? By holding each other accountable - which is uncomfortable work! Lean into the discomfort with us! [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow @annaakana on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Sa...
2022-12-08
51 min
Gray Area Stories
27. The Profundity of Pleasure with EbonyJanice Moore
Erica and Johanna are joined by special guest EbonyJanice for a party of passion and pleasure. From using vibrators that suck (in a good way!) to feeling all of our feelings, how do we connect to our embodied sensuality after sexual trauma? EbonyJanice discusses strategies for loving ourselves out of shame. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. EbonyJanice is a hip hop womanist, scholar, and a black girl dream expert. Follow EbonyJanice at @ebonyjanice on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories and...
2022-11-10
51 min
Gray Area Stories
26. Knowing It’s Never Our Fault with Tess Bartholomew
In this episode, we discuss the way in which sharing our stories of sexual assault can help us to acknowledge our trauamas. Is there a difference between sexual assault and sexual trauma? Why do we blame ourselves for sexual violence that doesn’t feel “bad enough”? Grab a cup of tea or some Halloween candy and join our conversation! [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Tess is a Filipino-American actor, writer, producer, rollerskater, and horror film fanatic. Follow Tess at @tesssbartholomew on Inst...
2022-10-27
49 min
Gray Area Stories
25. Your Story Belongs To You with Thea Monyeé
Take a deep breath and join us as we explore the authority of our voices and the power of claiming and shaping our stories with Thea Monyeé. How can we practice trusting our instincts as survivors when those around us wish to place our stories in their own containers? [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Thea Monyeé is a licensed therapist and Oya priestess in the Ifa tradition, committed to creating healing opportunities to Black/Marginalized bodies through the decolonization of joy, mental hea...
2022-10-13
49 min
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Summer on the Italian Lakes | Lucy Coleman
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616144 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Summer on the Italian Lakes Author: Lucy Coleman Narrator: Lucy Scott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 53 minutes Release date: August 11, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Literary Fiction Publisher's Summary: Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever? Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero...
2022-08-12
9h 53
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Summer on the Italian Lakes by Lucy Coleman
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/616144 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Summer on the Italian Lakes Author: Lucy Coleman Narrator: Lucy Scott Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 53 minutes Release date: August 11, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever? Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero romance in her own life. So the opportunity to...
2022-08-11
05 min
WorkParty
Leveraging Long-Term Tenure with Who What Wear's Kat Collings & Brianna Mobrem
Hey listeners, welcome back to WorkParty! I’m so excited for today’s episode. I’m chatting with not one but two trailblazers in fashion media who have played integral roles in shaping fashion’s digital presence. Kat Collings, editor-in-chief of the premier fashion website WhoWhatWear.com, and Brianna Mobrem, President and CFO at Clique Brands, are at the helm of their industry, changing the way women feel about fashion and beauty. Under Kat’s leadership, Who What Wear received Digiday's most innovative publisher award, readership grew 117%, and sales driven from content had a meteoric rise of 230%.T...
2022-07-13
24 min
Gray Area Stories
24. Joy Episode with Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter
Join us for our first ever Joy Episode - a series of episodes all about cultivating joy! Erica and Johanna sit down with a super special guest, Johanna’s sister and all-around magical human, Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter!!! Nailah takes us through her joyful morning - dropping into a flow state while practicing music and choosing stillness. Nailah Hunter is an experimental sound artist from Los Angeles. She combines harp, synth, found sounds, and voice to create reflective sonic landscapes. Follow @nailah.hunter on Instagram for more information. Follow us @gray...
2022-02-24
33 min
Gray Area Stories
23. Finding the Right Words with Vilna Bashi
This week Johanna and Erica welcome survivor guest Vilna Bashi to share her stories. They discuss the inadequate, or, as Vilna puts it, the “horrible and stupid-ass” terms used to describe acts of sexual violence. Later, Vilna helps us dive into visioning a world where all people can walk safely and proudly, with their chests held high. Join us by dunking your feet in some water while we honor Vilna’s story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Survivor Vilna Bashi is (in no parti...
2022-02-10
38 min
Gray Area Stories
22. Listener Story: Michelle's Story
Erica and Johanna reflect on a listener-submitted story from Michelle, leading to a very “gray area” conversation. This week’s Blanket Burrito is any small object you can fiddle with in your hands. ! So grab something petite and prepare for dialogue about reporting sexual assault and also reacting to an extraterrestrial if they moved in next door. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Created and hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited...
2021-12-16
26 min
Gray Area Stories
21. Your Truth is Still Your Truth with Candace Nicholas-Lippman
Erica and Johanna are pleased to welcome survivor guest Candace Nicholas-Lippman. Light a strawberry shortcake-scented candle and join us as we witness Candace’s truth and discuss the magical qualities of journaling. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Survivor Candace Nicholas-Lippman is an artist, actress, and spoken-word poet. She stars as Janelle in the STARZ series Blindspotting. She is the author of the three-part series Purpose in Poetry and the creator of the one-woman show A Rose Called Candace. Follow Candace at @candace.nicho...
2021-12-02
29 min
Gray Area Stories
20. Welcome to Season 2 (We Have Seasons Now!)
At long last, Johanna and Erica are back, and this time, there’s SEASONS! Join them as they remember the summer (all things Travis Barker) and introduce the upcoming JOY SERIES (as well as introducing Johanna's NEW DOG!!!!) Welcome to Season 2, friends! Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter Show logo by Brianna Guerra
2021-11-18
29 min
Gray Area Stories
19. Listener Story: Tara's Story
With tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week’s listener submission story comes from Tara who says “when thinking about what story to share, my first thought was ‘which one should I share?’” Tara’s story reflects the healing aspect of sharing your story in a safe container to a trusted person when you’re ready. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. This episode includes additional discussion around grief and deat...
2021-04-22
17 min
Gray Area Stories
18. Why Are We Doing This?
This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on their motivation to do this work and their strategically joy-filled process of collectively visioning a future beyond r*pe culture. Join them as they explore how we can mine the expertise of our own stories for healing wisdom and as they investigate the cat call in the time of Covid. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by E...
2021-03-25
26 min
Gray Area Stories
17. KPFA International Women's Day Special: Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility
Tune in for this bonus episode which first aired on KPFA as part of the KPFA International Women's Day programming. Join us as Johanna shares her saga of waiting for a new vibrator to be delivered and Erica shares her joy in getting in touch with her body. This episode contains our interview with Kyra Jones from Episode 6. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Kyra’s story includes instances of r*pe as well as mentions of harm done to additional survivors. In...
2021-03-11
57 min
Gray Area Stories
16. Sharing Our Survivor Story with Desdemona Dallas
Johanna and Erica are back in 2021 and thrilled to welcome survivor Desdemona Dallas. Sip on some tea while listening to Dallas’ journey of recognizing their trauma and reclaiming their survivor story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Dallas details how returning to the place where harm was done was the turning point in identifying the trauma they experienced. This turning point was the start of Dallas’ healing journey and their long effort to advocate for themselves and advocate for their case within the NYPD. According to Da...
2021-01-21
50 min
Gray Area Stories
15. Goodbye 2020!
This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves and this podcast in 2020, while looking ahead to continued co-creation of this healing space with you (our listeners!) in 2021. Please visit the website to find our end-of-year survey and share how you’ve felt while listening to Gray Area Stories. We value your ideas and your stories! Happy New Year, listeners, and see you in 2021! [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Jo...
2020-12-31
23 min
Gray Area Stories
14. Listener Story: Carissa's Story
Join Erica and Johanna for this week’s listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, “Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation.” E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous 2020 including Erica’s experience with pregnancy loss. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. This episode includes additional discussion around pregnancy loss and eating disorder recovery. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited...
2020-12-17
28 min
Caring Well with Dr. Michael Middleton
Episode 10: Meet Our Staff with Briana McLain
On this week's episode of "Caring Well", Dr. Middleton interviews staff member and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Brianna McLain. Connect with Middleton Pediatrics: Website ~ Facebook ~YouTube ~ Twitter
2020-12-14
13 min
Gray Area Stories
13. Survivor Self-Defense with Nicole Snell
This week E+J sit down with Nicole Snell to talk about her experience with street harassment and her journey becoming a self-defense instructor and skilled solo adventurer. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Nik describes starting on her journey of self-defense after play-wrestling with a partner and realizing when pinned to the floor, she wouldn’t know how to keep herself safe if it were real. That realization led her to immersion in self-defense. Nik also shares her love of the outdoors and how empo...
2020-12-03
50 min
Gray Area Stories
12. Saying ‘Enough’ with Aaron Ricciardi
Join Erica and Johanna in discussion this week with survivor Aaron Ricciardi who shares his survivor story in the form of a crown of sonnets detailing the many years of abuse he survived at the hands of his drama teacher. Aaron speaks on the power of being ruthlessly honest, naming his abuser, and saying ‘Enough!’ As a male survivor, Aaron sheds light on how boys and men are at risk for abuse and assault. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Aaron’s story includes pedophi...
2020-11-19
51 min
Gray Area Stories
11. How Has R*pe Culture Affected Your Understanding of Romance
This week Johanna and Erica check-in around the topic of r*pe culture and its effect on their understanding of romantic relationships. E+J find they have very opposite early understandings of romance and dating but unite in the fact that r*pe culture has affected these views, with neither approach being immune from or victorious against the patriarchy. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart E...
2020-11-05
26 min
Gray Area Stories
10. Listener Story: Abi's Story
This week’s listener story comes from Abi from Tucson, AZ who shared her very poignant observations on intergenerational trauma and boundary setting. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Abi’s story includes instances of partner assault. The story is told between the 6 minute and 8 minute mark but is referred back to throughout the episode. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart Them...
2020-10-22
21 min
Gray Area Stories
9. The BREATHE Method with Malika Williams
Johanna and Erica are joined by Malika Williams who shares her story of a harrowing ride with a tow-truck driver and takes listeners through the BREATHE method, a helpful framework for processing trauma. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. According to Malika, she created the BREATHE method to be a “series of steps for processing microaggressions, ‘Me Too’ moments, and misunderstandings--when something happens to you that’s out of your control and you need to figure out how to deal with it. Instead of suppressing whatever e...
2020-10-08
49 min
Gray Area Stories
8. Why Is It Our “Job” to Prevent R*pe? with Natalie Lima
This week E+J sit down with Natalie Lima as they discuss the many “jobs” it feels young girls are assigned in an effort to keep themselves safe. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Natalie’s story includes instances of sexual manipulation and coercion as well as mentions of rape. The stories are told between the 18 minute and 34 minute mark but are referred back to throughout the episode. Natalie talks through her childhood and teen years in her creative nonfiction essays, which dive int...
2020-09-24
49 min
Gray Area Stories
7. Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility with Kyra Jones
Johanna and Erica snack on some fruit while speaking with survivor Kyra Jones who shares her experience participating in a restorative justice process with Malcolm London, the man who r*ped her. Kyra takes us through her contrasting experiences following reporting sexual assault -- one in the carceral system and one a restorative justice process --and how she's practicing releasing responsibility. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Kyra’s story includes instances of r*pe as well as mentions of harm done to additional su...
2020-09-10
1h 12
Gray Area Stories
6. When Did You First Consider Yourself a Survivor?
Check in with Johanna and Erica as they discuss their own journey of identifying as survivors of sexual assault. Hear from J+E about their fears (cockroaches and big ocean waves), and Johanna’s new post-it note slogan “I’m doing it afraid.” And hear the brand new Gray Area Stories theme song by Nailah Hunter! [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart
2020-09-03
28 min
Gray Area Stories
5. Listener Story: Marissa's Story
This week's listener story comes from Marissa who describes how a sign in a bathroom stall impacted her experience with assault. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Marissa's story includes sexual assault at a party. The story is told between the 2 minute and 4 minute mark but is referred back to throughout the episode. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by...
2020-09-01
09 min
Gray Area Stories
Knowing Your Truth with Rebecca Ume Crook
Light a crackling wood wicked candle and join Erica and Johanna in conversation with guest Rebecca Ume Crook, joining all the way from Nairobi, Kenya. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Rebecca's story includes partner r*pe and other acts of sexual assault. The story is told between the 15 minute and 22 minute mark but is referred back to throughout the episode.] Rebecca describes her journey of knowing her own truth--from feeling pride in the creation of her photography work to...
2020-08-27
48 min
Gray Area Stories
Surprising Vulnerability with Katie O'Brien
This week Erica and Joh speak with Katie O'Brien as she shares her survivor story and her journey to becoming more vulnerable. After a suggestion from her therapist, Katie challenged herself to be more honest when expressing her emotions, combatting the shame she felt when being vulnerable. Katie speaks to the surprising friendships and opportunities she's experienced since becoming more vulnerable. And how she's learned to listen to her inner "ping." [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Katie's story includes a man ex...
2020-08-20
46 min
Gray Area Stories
Radical Acceptance with Yasi Aker
Join Johanna and Erica in conversation with Yasi Aker as she shares how radical acceptance and feeling her feelings has shaped her survivor journey. After a nervous breakdown years ago, Yasi went on a journey--a trip to the Vatican, getting baptized, an Ayahuasca ceremony, becoming a Buddhist--and she describes this as a journey "back to health rather than healing." [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Yasi's story includes sexual abuse as a child, r*pe in teenaged years, and drug-facilitated r*pe. T...
2020-08-13
49 min
Gray Area Stories
What is the Gray Area?
Erica and Johanna check-in around their definitions of the "gray area" and their goals for the podcast moving forward. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter Show logo by Brianna Guerra
2020-08-06
14 min
FIRST Looks (Video)
Minotaur (FRC 1369) @ ROBOTICON Tampa Bay 2017
DescriptionWe are always inspired when we speak with students who take full advantage of all that FIRST has to offer. This was definitely the case with Briana McMurchie, who is a student at Middleton High School, a STEM Magnet school located in Tampa, FL. Brianna is a member and sub team lead for fabrication and chairman's award on FIRST Robotics Competition Team #1369 Minotaur.This is Briana's second year coming to ROBOTICON Tampa Bay. She enjoys this event because it's a great place to teach new team members the ins and outs of FIRST Robotics...
2017-10-17
12 min
FIRST Looks (Audio)
Minotaur (FRC 1369) @ ROBOTICON Tampa Bay 2017
DescriptionWe are always inspired when we speak with students who take full advantage of all that FIRST has to offer. This was definitely the case with Briana McMurchie, who is a student at Middleton High School, a STEM Magnet school located in Tampa, FL. Brianna is a member and sub team lead for fabrication and chairman's award on FIRST Robotics Competition Team #1369 Minotaur.This is Briana's second year coming to ROBOTICON Tampa Bay. She enjoys this event because it's a great place to teach new team members the ins and outs of FIRST Robotics...
2017-10-17
12 min