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Hair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkHaunted Salon Stories 👻✂️It’s spooky season, besties! Hannah dives into real haunted salon and spa encounters from stylists around the world — from giggling ghosts to spirits with style. Close the salon door, dim the lights, and get ready for chills. Do you believe salons can be haunted? Let’s talk about it!
2025-10-3021 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEp. 9 - The Life of A Traveling EducatorBeing a traveling educator looks glamorous on Instagram — but what’s it really like? In this episode, Hannah shares the real behind-the-scenes of airport chaos, quick turnarounds, hair show madness, and the beautiful connections that make it all worth it.Hear about her summer adventures through Seattle, Dallas, Vancouver, LA, and Phoenix — from dragging a suitcase full of doll heads up steep Seattle hills to teaching alongside some of the industry’s most inspiring artists.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to live the educator lifestyle (or thought ab...
2025-09-2417 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 8- Social Media Deep DiveWhat’s up besties! Today we’re diving into all things social media — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From filming behind the chair to editing late at night, I’m sharing my real-life experience of how TikTok and Instagram have shaped my career, helped me grow my business, and sometimes driven me absolutely crazy.I’ll spill what finally worked for me on TikTok, why Instagram is still a love/hate relationship, and the biggest lessons I’ve learned about content, consistency, and creativity. Whether you’re a stylist, creator, or just curious a...
2025-08-2113 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 7- True Crime Behind The ChairIn this episode of Hairiffic with Han, Hannah takes you on a wild ride through the true crime side of salon life. From her own jaw-dropping encounter with an active crime scene just steps away from her chair, to unbelievable Reddit stories about serial killers, hitman plots, and a real-life survivor who brought down a murderer—these are the kinds of tales you can’t make up.You’ll hear:💈 A salon day that turned into a police lockdown💈 A client’s shocking connection to a serial killer💈 A Florida hitman...
2025-08-0914 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkLife’s a Messy Bun: A Mid-Summer UpdateHey friends! This week I’m popping on for a quick life update while I prep for some major things coming to the podcast. From surviving Comic-Con madness in San Diego to rushing my sweet girl Ellie to the ER after a bee sting (yes, she’s okay 🐶💗), it’s been a WEEK.I’m also finally setting up my new podcast studio (!!), working on guest interviews, and even designing some very cute Hairiffic merch for you all—more on that soon. Oh, and our new puppy Ember? Still unhinged.Plus, I took a...
2025-07-2610 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkAdvice Every New Stylist Should Hear (from Stylists Who’ve Lived It)In this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, I’m sharing my personal journey of what it was really like fresh out of cosmetology school — the mistakes I made, the lessons I learned, and the advice I wish someone had told me sooner.But it’s not just my experience! I’ve also gathered insight from some incredible industry pros who are sharing their honest advice on what new stylists should and should not do as they start their careers. From assisting to social media, building a clientele to protecting your energy — this episode is packed wit...
2025-07-1821 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 4 - Salon Horror Stories: Clients, Chaos, and Fart WaterIn this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, we’re diving into the wildest, most horrific salon stories submitted by real hairstylists on Reddit. From clients smashing mirrors mid-appointment to perm disasters and unexpected pop-up tents during shampoos (yes, really), this episode is pure chaos — and pure comedy.Plus, I share my own thoughts on communication, client meltdowns, and how sometimes, all you need is a little toner and a deep breath.📩 Got your own story? Send it to hairiffichan@gmail.com, or directly message me at @hairifficpod — anonymously or with your...
2025-07-1120 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 3 - Hairstylist Intuition & Energetic BoundariesIn this episode of HAIRIFFIC with Han, we’re getting a little more spiritual and a whole lot real. I’m diving into the intuitive side of being a hairstylist — from sensing a no-show before it happens to feeling deeply connected to our clients’ energy, both in joyful moments and during the heaviest seasons of life.We’ll talk about the bonds we form behind the chair, the emotional weight we carry, and the importance of protecting your peace — even if that means “firing” a client when the energy just isn’t right. Whether you...
2025-07-0317 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 2 “Let Me Reintroduce Myself”In this episode, I’m taking you behind the chair — and behind the scenes — of my journey. From beauty school beginnings and single motherhood to platform artistry, burnout, and finding my way back to myself, this one’s personal. Im sharing the highs, the heartbreaks, and the healing that shaped the stylist, the educator, and the woman I am today.If you’ve ever had to rebuild, reroute, or rediscover your spark… this one’s for you.
2025-06-2719 minHair Bestie Talk
Hair Bestie TalkEpisode 1 – Welcome to HAIRIFFIC with HanWelcome to HAIRIFFIC with Han! In this first-ever episode, I’m giving you the inside scoop on what this podcast is all about — unfiltered conversations, beauty industry realness, creative journeys, and the highs and lows of building something bold on your own terms.Think: the stuff we usually save for the group chat… now with a mic. 🎙️This episode is your quick guide to what’s coming — including wild salon stories, special guests, industry advice, and a whole lot of heart.We’re just getting started.🎧 New episodes...
2025-06-2604 minSo Good Sisterhood
So Good SisterhoodWhat I Wish I Knew About Hearing God's VoiceWhen was the last time you heard from God? In this episode, Pastor Julie shares the keys to hearing God’s voice.So Good Moments: Why you should never settle for a hand-me-down Word from God.How one epic story started with a praying mom.The roadblocks to hearing God’s voice.How to position yourself to hear from God more often. The one prayer that can change your whole life…and more! Discussion Questions: What was your favorite part of this conversation? What inspires you about the story of Hannah and Samuel?What are some wa...
2025-05-0538 minThe Bark Knight Podcast
The Bark Knight PodcastMarvel Announces the Avengers: Doomsday CastPatrick and Dan break down all of the casting announcements for the upcoming MCU project, Avengers: Doomsday. The review what character the actors are known for, if they'll be reprising that same role, and their theories for how the characters will fit into the overall plot.Following that, they dive into other recent news such as the YouTube Fake Trailer Controversy, John Carpenter getting his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star and his announcement of working on Bong Joon Ho's upcoming horror movie, and the latest news on Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Final Destination: Bloodlines, JT Mollner's (Strange...
2025-04-021h 03Superhero Slate
Superhero SlateAvengers Doomsday Cast Reveal, Andor's Final Trailer, Legend of Zelda Release Date, and more!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g0lJO1f51A This week on Superhero Slate we’re reviewing the first official cast list for Avengers Doomsday, Andor’s Final Trailer promises a rebellion, The Legend of Zelda arrives in 2027, and more! News The Legend of Zelda (6:20) Live action film release date confirmed for March 26, 2027 A week after Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Per Nintendo’s new “news” app Scooby Doo (13:55) New 8 episode live-action series coming to Netflix from Berlanti productions Synopsis: “During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane p...
2025-03-301h 05Cosmic Circus Podcasts
Cosmic Circus PodcastsAvengers Doomsday: Cast Discussion and Comics Inspirations | Cosmic Circus ComicsVin & Vic discuss the cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday, and the possible comics that could inspire the Russos' upcoming films. The boys also discuss which characters are missing from the announcement, the unconventional team-ups they'd like to see, and Marvel Studios' slate leading up to Secret Wars and beyond. The video of this podcast is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@thecosmiccircus   Guides and articles:  - https://thecosmiccircus.com/kang-dynasty-next-avengers/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/secret-wars-comics-reading-guide/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com/fantastic-four-reading-guide-1998/ - https://thecosmiccircus.com...
2025-03-2855 minAll the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast
All the Fanfare: A Pop Culture Podcast'Avengers: Doomsday' Casting News and the State of the MCUI’ve been wanting to get back to podcasting semi-regularly for some time now. Then the Avengers: Doomsday casting dropped yesterday and I had to talk about it. So I recorded myself talking to myself for your enjoyment. I’m planning on doing another pod soon about the state of Star Wars, which is an ongoing concern. The announced cast for Doomsday:Chris Hemsworth as ThorVanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible WomanAnthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain AmericaSebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / The Winter Sold...
2025-03-2731 minESE Fantasy Podcast
ESE Fantasy PodcastAVENGERS DOOMSDAY CAST ANNOUNCED !! Also Who Missed Out?Full cast list for ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’: • Paul Rudd as Ant-Man • Simu Liu as Shang-Chi • Tom Hiddleston as Loki • Lewis Pullman as Sentry • Florence Pugh as Yelena • Danny Ramirez as Falcon • Ian McKellen as Magneto • Sebastian Stan as Bucky • Winston Duke as M’Baku • Chris Hemsworth as Thor • Kelsey Grammer as Beast • James Marsden as Cyclops • Channing Tatum as Gambit • Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent • Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm • Rebecca Romijn as Mystique • Patrick Stewart as Professor X • Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler • Letitia Wright as Black Panther • Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor • Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards • Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost • Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm...
2025-03-2749 minThe Drive-In Movie Podcast
The Drive-In Movie PodcastBONUS: AVENGERS DOOMSDAY CAST REVEALEMERGENCY PODCAST: Marvel Studios Announces AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Cast | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (BONUS EPISODE)In this special emergency solo episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, host Big Screen Berkan breaks down the massive five-hour Marvel Studios live stream event that shook the internet with the official cast announcement for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.Marvel fans, get ready. The Multiverse Saga is headed for its biggest showdown yet, and the cast is stacked with legends and surprises:Robert Downey Jr. – Doctor DoomChris Hemsworth – Thor
2025-03-2707 minThe Hair Game
The Hair GameEp. 387 • "You'll Never Make a Living Doing Creative Color" w/ Hannah MejiaAfter her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long.  Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as well her process for consultations with clients wanting to go vivid or transition to another vivid color.  We also discuss the evolution of hair shows, brand collabs & opportunies, and navigating the challenges of social media and client ex...
2025-03-031h 01The Hair Game
The Hair GameHIGHLIGHTS • "You'll Never Make a Living Doing Creative Color" w/ Hannah MejiaThese are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. After her first creative color client, @hannahdisconnected was told by her fellow stylists that vivids were a fad and she wouldn't make a living doing creative color for very long.  Over a decade later, Hannah is a 2024 BTC One Shot winner and part of the Danger Jones Creative Crew. We discuss her techniques & strategies for color application, as well her process for consultations with clients wanting to go vivid o...
2025-03-0311 minPRX Annual Report Playlist
PRX Annual Report PlaylistWeight For It: Articles of WeightIn a collaboration with Articles of Interest, Host Ronald Young Jr and Editor Sarah Dealy work with Avery Trufelman to find out what’s the deal with plus sized clothing? Why do fat folks get the ‘cold shoulder’?Special thanks to Mayra Mejia, Molly Goodman, Stacy Toth, Brittany Saunders, Maddie Hughes, Hannah Leonhard, Lauren Downing Peters, Jessica Hinkle, Jen Wilder, Marcy Guevara-Prete, Leila Kelleher, Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, and Marissa MeltzerAlso special thanks to Avery Trufelman for hosting us in our apartment, feeding us cookies and bagels, and giving us seltzer water.If you have a...
2024-12-0546 minPages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 129: Third Annual Pages n' Pages AwardsIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we present our third annual Pages n' Pages Awards! From best dressed to cutest couple, we review the almost 200 books we've read combined to find the best of the best. Listen to find out which books we choose!  What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence The Only One Left by Riley Sager and narrated by Christine Lakin and Dawn Harvey The Loser’s Club by Andrew Clements and narrated by Christoper Gebaurer I...
2023-12-191h 17What in the World
What in the WorldCOP28: How to stop your climate anxiety flaring upWe’re back at COP28, discussing ways to help you cope with climate anxiety. The ever present threat of climate change can feel overwhelming and can have a negative impact on your mental health - it’s called climate-anxiety (some people call it eco-anxiety). So how can you deal with these feelings? BBC climate reporter Georgina Rannard sat down with three activists at COP28; Baliqees Salaudeen from Nigeria, Ana Gabriela Mejía Silva from Ecuador and Saad Uakkas from Morocco, to discuss their strategies. We also chat about flaring with BBC filmmaker Owen Pinnell, who’s made two BBC...
2023-12-0714 minGrappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events
Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events#316 WNO 21 Recap UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 PreviewThis week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the WNO 21 card, Arte Suave 30, Subversion Ascension, and preview UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, Finishers Money in the Bank, and talk IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.In the recap section of the show we talk about WNO and discuss the technical points of the matches starting with Mica Galvao vs Kody Steele that saw Mica win with a RNC after some amazing suplexes and retaining his Welterweight Title. In Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato Jr. we talk about how Pedro used pace and wrestling to win a decision and r...
2023-12-051h 40Terrenal
Terrenal18. Hannah Arendt: el totalitarismo y la controversia de EichmannEn este segundo episodio del ciclo sobre Hannah Arendt (1906-1975), AndrĂŠs MejĂ­a y AndrĂŠs Caro hablan sobre la visiĂłn de Arendt sobre el totalitarismo. La conversaciĂłn se centra en dos de sus libros mĂĄs conocidos: Los orĂ­genes del totalitarismo (1951) y Eichmann en JerusalĂŠn (1963). Este ciclo de Terrenal lo hacemos en asocio con el Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities de Bard College: https://hac.bard.edu/ Hannah Arendt: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt Podcast del Hannah Arendt Center: https://hac.bard.edu/publicat...
2023-11-162h 02Simplify Birth & Motherhood: Clarity for Informed decisions in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Motherhood!
Simplify Birth & Motherhood: Clarity for Informed decisions in Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, and Motherhood!E27: Is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) still an option with a Classical Incision? PRIVATE Coaching Session with Hannah Tekkle.Welcome to the Simplify Birth & Motherhood Podcast, where I talk about all thing's pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood to help you make an informed decisions for you and your family. In this episode, you will hear me answer a question in a private coaching session with Hannah Tekkle. Hannah is a mother with a previous cesarean and is wondering if she would be a good candidate for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) with an incision that is rare and can pose a higher risk for future pregnancies and births. Come take a listen her questions and my answers that...
2023-11-1053 minTerrenal
Terrenal17. Hannah Arendt: la vida activa (1906-1975)Con este episodio, AndrĂŠs MejĂ­a y AndrĂŠs Caro empiezan el ciclo sobre la teĂłrica polĂ­tica Hannah Arendt (1906-1975), hablando sobre su vida. Este ciclo de Terrenal lo hacemos en asocio con el Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities de Bard College: https://hac.bard.edu/ Hannah Arendt: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt La emancipaciĂłn judĂ­a: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipaci%C3%B3n_jud%C3%ADa Liga Espartaquista: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liga_Espartaquista Immanuel Kant: https://es.wiki...
2023-11-021h 51On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- The Blonde Lady and The Nice Man Fall In Love (Among Thieves)Send us a textLaura read a romance book with characters who seemed a little lacking in chemistry, but the representation within the book was A+. Hannah is listening to history podcasts, and digging into a longer murder mystery which has lead to a change of pace in her reading.  They also chat about documentaries and libraries! Hannah and Laura then cover the characters and themes of Among Thieves and make predictions for the second book in the duology, Thick as(s) Thieves.Media Mentions: Among Thieves by M.J. KuhnThick as Th...
2023-11-011h 29Weight For It
Weight For ItArticles of WeightIn a collaboration with Articles of Interest, Host Ronald Young Jr and Editor Sarah Dealy work with Avery Trufelman to find out what’s the deal with plus sized clothing? Why do fat folks get the ‘cold shoulder’?Special thanks to Mayra Mejia, Molly Goodman, Stacy Toth, Brittany Saunders, Maddie Hughes, Hannah Leonhard, Lauren Downing Peters, Jessica Hinkle, Jen Wilder, Marcy Guevara-Prete, Leila Kelleher, Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, and Marissa MeltzerAlso special thanks to Avery Trufelman for hosting us in our apartment, feeding us cookies and bagels, and giving us seltzer water.If you have a...
2023-09-1446 minWeight For It
Weight For ItArticles of WeightIn a collaboration with Articles of Interest, Host Ronald Young Jr and Editor Sarah Dealy work with Avery Trufelman to find out what’s the deal with plus sized clothing? Why do fat folks get the ‘cold shoulder’?Special thanks to Mayra Mejia, Molly Goodman, Stacy Toth, Brittany Saunders, Maddie Hughes, Hannah Leonhard, Lauren Downing Peters, Jessica Hinkle, Jen Wilder, Marcy Guevara-Prete, Leila Kelleher, Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, and Marissa MeltzerAlso special thanks to Avery Trufelman for hosting us in our apartment, feeding us cookies and bagels, and giving us seltzer water.If you have a...
2023-09-1446 minTerrenal
Terrenal9. Libros buenos, libros malos, libros impresionantes, libros que nos cambiaron la vida, libros que no hemos leído, libros que no nos acabamosEn este episodio, AndrÊs Mejía y AndrÊs Caro hablan de libros. Ali Smith - Cuarteto estacional Joseph Henrich - The WEIRDest People in the World David McCullough - Los hermanos Wright  Timothy Snyder - Tierras de sangre: Europa entre Hitler y Stalin Ada Calhoun - Also a Poet: Frank O'Hara, My Father and Me Malcolm Gladwell - Mirale and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon Saul Kripke - Naming and Necessity Jenny Erpenbeck - Kairos  Kai Bird y Martin J. Sherwin - Prometeo Americano: el triunfo y la tragedia de J. Robert Oppenheimer Heråcl...
2023-07-132h 06Pages n\' Pages
Pages n' PagesChapter 105: Mid-Year Reading Check InIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we discuss the highlights, disappointments and surprises from the first half of the year. What books did we love this year? Which ones were duds? Listen and let us know what books you were surprised by this year! What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading: Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Fangirl Vol. 3 the Manga by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated byGabi Nam. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review  Curves for...
2023-07-041h 08Book Lounge by Libby
Book Lounge by LibbyMarch's Biggest BooksJoe, Emma, and Jill are back to share the books they're most looking forward to in March 2023. They chat about witch trials, séances, and of course, quote Twilight. Come for the books, stay for the silly goofy moods. Books Mentioned in This Episode:Emma’s Picks:  Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati   Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson   The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten   Paris by Paris Hilton   Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu   Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai   Thirst for Salt by Madelaine Lucas   The God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland    Jill’s Picks:  ...
2023-02-2357 minSpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast115. American Made (2017) - Guest: MaryAnn Johanson from Flick FilosopherAgents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative MaryAnn Johanson of Flick Filosopher, find themselves in a low-speed plane chase with Tom Cruise while decoding the darkly comic 2017 crime drama American Made.Directed by Doug Liman. Starring Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons, Caleb Landry Jones, Alejandro Edda and Mauricio Mejía.You can follow MaryAnn on Twitter, or read her work at Flick Filosopher.Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more!Pick up excl...
2023-01-101h 28Okie Bookcast
Okie BookcastYour Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J Hall and Hannah HerronText the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's the year-end edition of Your Next Great Read. No guest this month so Hannah and I took a few minutes to talk about our favorite and least favorite reads from this year as well as our regular conversation about what we're reading and why you might enjoy it too. Remember - you can purchase all the books mentioned on the show through the links below or by visiting the Next Great Read store on Bookshop.org.Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramHannah...
2022-12-2737 minCarolyn Talks..., Podcast
Carolyn Talks..., PodcastSo Here's What Happened in 'BLACK PANTHER: Wakanda Forever' (Part 1), November 2022Since 2018 when Black Panther, the first film by director Ryan Coogler about the king and protector of Wakanda - a fictional sovereign nation in Africa - premiered, fans around the world were excited to see what the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would be about, and we were not disappointed. LaNeysha and I were joined by our friend, and fellow podcaster and film critic Kate SĂĄnchez, to chat about everything that we loved, and didn't quite love about this new enter into the MCU.Not only were audiences treated to seeing some of their favorite c...
2022-11-161h 07Chi Sounds Like
Chi Sounds LikeFuture Folk: Black Banjo Reclamation ProjectVocalo has partnered with the Old Town School of Folk Music and Music Moves Chicago to bring listeners our "Future Folk" series, highlighting several creative, community-centered resources promoted by these organizations. Non-profit Black Banjo Reclamation Project strives to reconnect people to lost traditions of instrument making and fostering connections to the land. Founder Hannah Mayree and co-teacher Sule Greg Wilson spoke with Vocalo storytelling and community engagement producer Ari Mejia about the organization and the importance of reclaiming tradition. This installment of “Future Folk” was produced by Ari Mejia. To learn more about the Black Banjo Reclamation Project, visit blackbanjoreclamationproject.org...
2022-08-1808 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryQUEERS READ THIS: 90s Queer Activism and Exhibits at Gerber/HartEvery year, groups of volunteers at Gerber/Hart work for months researching for two large yearly exhibits. In 2019, five volunteers, Whit Sadusky, Veronica Rodriguez, Chase Ollis, Kurt Conley, and James Conley worked to create an exhibit on 1990s Queer Activism in Chicago.Q: Activism at the Margins of Identity was set to open at Gerber/Hart in April 2020. When the Covid 19 pandemic hit, the exhibit opening was canceled and the library was closed for several months during shelter-in-place. While the curators were able to do an in-person closing event with Homocore Chicago members, most of the exhibit...
2022-06-2824 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryBill Kelley: A Lifetime of Chicago ActivismEpisode 7 of Unboxing Queer History is all about William B Kelley - a lifelong Chicago LGBTQ activist. The William B. Kelley and Chen K. Ooi collection is the cornerstone collection of Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, taking up more than an entire wall of the archives.Want to know more about Bill Kelley and his activism? And about how his collection ended up at Gerber/Hart? Stay tuned and listen in on June 14th to the penultimate episode of Unboxing Queer History!Unboxing Queer History is created by Ari Mejia, Jen Dentel, and Erin Bell...
2022-06-1419 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryGALS Just Want to Have Fun: A Lesbian Fishing Group for Chicago“It was just an idea and we just went for it, and it turned out to be a heck of a lot of fun.” GALS (the Great Angling Lesbian Society) was founded in 1994 by Sherry Pethers and Susan McCann. Sherry and Susan met in the late 1980s at a house party in the late 1980s. Sherry moved up to Chicago where she worked at a law firm while Susan worked in corporate America. Looking for ways to destress, they decided to form a fishing club and advertise in the gay papers. At i...
2022-04-1922 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryLorrainne Sade Baskerville: Joy, Survival, Legacy“I did not come out of the closet. I stepped out on the scene.”Lorrainne Sade Baskerville is a Black trans woman who founded Chicago’s first trans-run, trans-serving social agency called transGenesis. Between 1995-2003, its services included street and community outreach, education, social support, counseling, and a HIV prevention program called T-PASS (Trans People Advocating Safer Sex). During her time in Chicago, she served on the boards of the Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and the Chicago Police Department’s 23rd District Gay and Lesbian Advisory Group. Bringing transGenesis to life was Lorrainne’s dream, and its impact...
2022-04-0521 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryPeople Like Us: So Much More than a Bookstore"An Exclusively Gay and Lesbian Bookstore for Chicago"Time travel with us to a very special place in episode four of Unboxing Queer History!Between 1988 and 1997, Carrie Barnett and Brett Shingledecker founded and ran People Like Us: Chicago’s only exclusively LGBTQ bookstore, located just north of Belmont at 3321 N. Clark Street. The bookstore was unique at a time when many queer spaces were segregated into women’s or men’s spaces. Carrie and Brett did not separate lesbian and gay male literature, but instead shelved everything together by genre. Erotica was separated out, b...
2022-03-1526 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryAmigas Latinas: Latina, Queer, and Together"What Does It Mean To Be Latina And Lesbian?"Founded in 1995, Amigas Latinas was a volunteer-run organization that specifically served the LBTQ Latina community through monthly discussion groups, support groups, workshops, educational training, public programs, and events. Amigas Latinas was founded by Evette Cardona and Mona Noriega. The group began as a small discussion group and grew to a large volunteer-led organization with monthly pláticas (discussion groups) at members’ homes, salsa nights, workshops, and a variety of other groups to address the needs of Chicago’s LBTQ Latina community. Workshops included assistance for women with...
2022-03-0157 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryA Library & Archives for Us: The Story of Gerber/Hart Library & Archives“Finding our history is going to be a tool for our liberation”On January 30th, 1981, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives opened its doors to the public. It was the first LGBTQ library in the Midwestern United States, brought to life through the efforts of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian History Project and Gay Horizons. The starting collection was entirely donated and managed mostly by volunteers. Volunteers are still “the backbone of Gerber/Hart”, doing everything from processing the archive and assisting patrons to curating exhibits and hosting events. In addition to being a circulat...
2022-02-1534 minUnboxing Queer History
Unboxing Queer HistoryWelcome to Unboxing Queer HistoryTeaser trailer for Unboxing Queer History. Episode One - The Dirty Old Lady: Chicago Drag History and the Mystery of Miss Tillie is released February 1st, 2022. Unboxing Queer History is a podcast from Gerber/Hart Library and Archives.Unboxing Queer History is created by Ari Mejia, Jen Dentel, and Erin Bell. Produced by Ari Mejia with Hannah Viti. Artwork by Mere Montgomery & theme music by Danny Robles! And special thanks to Jules Gordon for co-producing the episode on People Like Us books and Alyssa Edes for producing the episode on Lorrainne Sade Baskerville!...
2022-01-2102 minRat Race To Fi Podcast
Rat Race To Fi PodcastSweet Victorties & Ugly Defeats - Justin Hannah #10Born out of brotherly competition with his cousin, at the ripe age of 21, Justin Hannah bought his first property out in the Bay Area which served as his primary residence. Obviously, Justin had his priorities straight…  But before Justin ever had a thought about investing in real estate, he was just trying to get his life on track. He dipped his toes in the military, worked in a grocery store, and at some point found his way into the lineman trade (which he worked as for several years before transitioning full time into real estate).  He’s left his home s...
2021-05-2756 minOur Body Politic
Our Body PoliticHow History Books and Monuments Shape our National Narrative, Preparing for the Next Pandemic, and Practical Advice on Staying Safe During Police EncountersThis week Farai Chideya looks at what makes it into our history books—and why—with New York Times investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project. Then she talks with poet and philanthropist Elizabeth Alexander about how monuments and public spaces also shape our historical narrative. Dr. Mary Bassett of Harvard University shares what she thinks it will take to truly address healthcare inequities laid bare by Covid-19, and how that would prepare us for the next epidemic. And the weekly roundtable Sippin’ the Political Tea welcomes special guests Kyhisha Zebley, a police sergeant in Philadelphia, and Gabriela Mejia...
2021-05-0748 minHey YA
Hey YAAbraham Lincoln Was Gay!Kelly departs for maternity leave a few days early, so Hey YA gives an early welcome to its new interim co-host, Book Riot’s own Tirzah Price! Tirzah and Hannah already co-host the Read Harder podcast, part of Book Riot’s InsidEars perks, so they recommend a number of YA books that hit many of the Read Harder challenge tasks. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Show Notes Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore Miss Meteor by Anna-Marie McLemore and...
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Hey YA84.5: Extra Credit: Food and Wine, Chips and Cheese, Picture Books and YAHannah recommends recent picture books that go well with some YA favorites and under-sung gems. She is also happy to provide potato chip and cheese pairings upon request via Twitter or Instagram 😉 Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Show Notes Balletball by Erin Dionne and Gillian Flint Goldfish by...
2021-01-1332 minFrankie\'s Mama Reads
Frankie's Mama ReadsEpisode 8: Is It Summertime Yet??Every Tuesday new amazing books are published. This week I'm talking about books that are set to be published this summer! Check out the books on Goodreads using the links below. Small Business Shoutout: Hannah Bean Candles Books Mentioned:  The Damned by Renee Ahdieh The Last Flight by Julie Clark Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton
2020-05-1925 minWriter Types
Writer TypesSophie Hannah, Angie Kim, Crime Writers of ColorSteve and Eric talk to author Angie Kim about her debut novel, Miracle Creek. Eric heads to Chicago for Murder & Mayhem and comes back with an interview with Sophie Hannah, as well as chats with Bryan Gruley, Julie Hyzy, Jess Lourey, Mindy Mejia, Cheryl Head, Tim Hennesy, David Hagerty, Tracy Clark and Amelia Brunskill. Plus an UnPanel segment featuring Kellye Garrett, Frankie Bailey, Alex Segura and Gigi Pandian of Crime Writers of Color.All Music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes:Ground Cayenne by Good Lawdz...
2019-05-0147 minIgnite An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.
Ignite An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Leave No Trace: A Novel by Mindy MejiaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347630to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave No Trace: A Novel Author: Mindy Mejia Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: From the author of the “compelling” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and critically acclaimed Everything You Want Me to Be, a riveting and suspenseful thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a boy and his stunning return ten years later. “A tense and gripping read that plumbs the depths of grief and longing...As thrilling as a whitew...
2018-09-049h 56Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & Detective
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveLeave No Trace: A Novel by Mindy MejiaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347630to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave No Trace: A Novel Author: Mindy Mejia Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: From the author of the “compelling” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and critically acclaimed Everything You Want Me to Be, a riveting and suspenseful thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a boy and his stunning return ten years later. “A tense and gripping read that plumbs the depths of grief and longing...As thrilling as a whit...
2018-09-049h 56Get Latest Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & Detective
Get Latest Free Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveLeave No Trace: A Novel by Mindy MejiaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347630 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave No Trace: A Novel Author: Mindy Mejia Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: From the author of the “compelling” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and critically acclaimed Everything You Want Me to Be, a riveting and suspenseful thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a boy and his stunning return ten years later. “A tense and gripping read that plumbs the depths of grief and longing...As thrilling as a w...
2018-09-0403 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseLeave No Trace: A Novel by Mindy MejiaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347630to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave No Trace: A Novel Author: Mindy Mejia Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: From the author of the “compelling” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and critically acclaimed Everything You Want Me to Be, a riveting and suspenseful thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a boy and his stunning return ten years later. “A tense and gripping read that plumbs the depths of grief and longing...As thrilling as a whitew...
2018-09-049h 56Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseLeave No Trace: A Novel by Mindy MejiaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/347630 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave No Trace: A Novel Author: Mindy Mejia Narrator: Patricia Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 56 minutes Release date: September 4, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.63 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: From the author of the “compelling” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and critically acclaimed Everything You Want Me to Be, a riveting and suspenseful thriller about the mysterious disappearance of a boy and his stunning return ten years later. “A tense and gripping read that plumbs the depths of grief and longing...As thrilling as a whit...
2018-09-0403 minLas Voces del Libro
Las Voces del LibroViolencia: reconocimiento del otroEn un momento crucial, tanto social, como político y económico para Colombia, debemos comenzar a reconocernos las caras como comunidad. Pensarnos como sociedad en postconflicto debe partir desde propuestas que las ciencias sociales y la filosofía pueden proponernos como sociedad que necesita mejor comprensión sobre sí mismos. Hablamos en esta ocasión del libro ‘Violencia, reconocimiento del otro e identidad. Una postura inspirada en Hannah Arendt y Emmanuel Levinas’ de Juliana Mejía Quintana; quien nos propone una nueva tesis para comprensión, desde la filosofía, de la violencia y el reconocimiento del como punto de partida pa...
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