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Of A Certain Age - OACAEP 15 Author Dianna Kokoszka of "Becoming More: You Can't Get to Better Until You Get to Different"On the Season Finale of the first season Of a Certain Age- OACA Hosts Steve V. Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette welcome their Special Guest Dianna Kokoszka to talk about her new book, "Becoming More". Topics included:Take control of being the creator, crusader, and champion of your own story.Recognize and reshape limiting patterns, turning breakdowns into breakthroughs.Adopt a Be-Do-Have-Give approach to life for transformative change.Reframe your words to ensure a better future.Develop the four energies of success to achieve your desired goals.Embrace a mindset characterized by growth, positivity, abundance, and gratitude.Leave a...2024-02-1449 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 14 Award-winning Editor/Travel Writer Paul J. Heney talks new travel spots to consider and moreOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA podcast, Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette and Steve V. Rodriguez are back to welcome Award-winning editor/travel writer covering hospitality, trends, family and more for the LGBTQ community.How has travel changed from when he startred writing compared to todayTravel trends for the LGBTQ communityOverlooked spots to consider for travel this yearThe debate on safety and travel for our communityFamily travel destinations for the LGBTQ communityWhy you should get Global Entry...Follow Paul Heney on IG: @paulheneyFollow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepodFollow...2024-02-0747 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 13 Nutrition Coach and Author Ted KallmyerOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA podcast, Co-hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette and Steve V. Rodriguez are back with their special guest, Nutrition Coach and Author Ted Kallmyer to the show. Ted helps people transform into leaner, fitter selves without sacrificing their favorite foods or battling hunger. Topics discussed:What is the Macro based diet and how does it workAging and taking our health seriouslyImportance of scheduling your dayWhy we are dead wrong about carbs!American diet vs. other culturesNutrition is 80% of the gameApps to help you plan your nutritionWhat do we think of the new documentary "...2024-01-3135 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 12 Stretch Wellness Expert Nicholas Ferrer talks the Breath, Body, Mind and SoulOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA the hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette and Steve V. Rodriguez are back with their Special Guest, Nicholas Ferrer talking Stretch Wellness:Learn about the one on one sessions and what Stretch Wellness can do for youStretching as we ageWhy stretching can be better than a massageThe spiritual and soulful side of Stretch WellnessThe importance of the BreathHow often should you be stretchingVisit Nicholas Ferrer: www.stretch-wellness.comBestSelfPeakPerformance.comFollow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepodFollow Steve V on IG: @iam_stevevFollow Kodi...2024-01-2452 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 11 Matthias Hollwich talks new book and philosophy, "New Aging"On a new Of a Certain Age - OACA podcast Hosts Kodi Maurice Doggette and Steve V. Rodriguez are excited to welcome Author and Architect Matthias Hollwich of the new book and philosophy, "New Aging: Live Smarter now to Live Better Forever". Love AgingBe SocialNever RetireStay FitYou Are How You EatAccess vs. MobilityOur Homes Are Our CastlesAdd Services and ConveniencesPass it OnFollow Matthias on IG: @hollwichMore on "New Aging" https://hwkn.com/projects/newaging/Get "New Aging" AmazonFollow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod...2024-01-1749 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 10 with Energy Healing Coach Johnergy!On a new Of a Certain Age - OACA Hosts Steve V. Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette are back in 2024 raring to go with new special guests that will inspire, educate and offer tools for the new year. On Episode 10 the hosts welcome Energy Healer John Steen to the show aka Johnergy. John tells his compelling story of past trauma with his former work and growing up with an alcoholic motherThe discovery of Energy HealingWhat is really happening with Energy Healing and how does it workWhat Energy work can do you for youThe power of distance and group healing!2024-01-1049 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 9 The Fashion Episode with Jeremy Ross Lopez and Ashley ThomasOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA podcast, Hosts Steve V Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette welcome their Special Guests Jeremy Ross Lopez and Designer Ashley Thomas to the show, both FIT graduates to discuss all things fashion offering tips, trends, classics, advice and more:Whenn did we learn we love fashion?Favorite fashion periodsCan fashion change your mood?Should you follow the fashion trends or your own personal style?Fast fashion vs. Labels?Genderless fashionDressing for different body typesTips and Tricks to make it work!Advice to advance your fashion repertoirePantone's color of 2024...What is your...2023-12-2046 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 8 Certified Yoga Instructor and Zen Casa Founder Francisco RamosOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA, Hosts Steve V Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette welcome certified yoga instructor and Zen Casa founder, Francisco Ramos to the show!Ramos talks the inception of Zen Casa and the retreats in places like Bali and Puerto VallartaDay in the life of a retreat with plenty of space and time to reflect and develop communityExploring our spiritual selvesThe power of meditation and how to make it work for youSound Baths - what are they and what is actually happeningInclusivity and the various classes and retreats to considerVisit Zen Casa...2023-12-1339 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 5 Fit for Life with Unleash Fit's Alejandro TerrazasOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA Host Steve V. and Host Kodi Maurice Doggette are happy to welcome fitness expert, Alejandro Terrazas to the show of Unleash Fit. This is a great episode to listen and take notes espeically as we enter the holiday season. Topics discussed:Mobility for lifeArthritisHabitual MovementFood Lifestyle for bones and testosteroneThe importance of warming upHow well do you know your body.Your health is an envestment in time and moneyThe foundation of your body is your feet!Realistic planning for your health and fitnessProper recoveryImportance of sleepFocus on the inside...2023-11-2250 minOf A Certain Age - OACAEP 4 Ageless! Live Longer and Better with Intimacy Expert Susan BrattonOn a new Of a Certain Age - OACA Hosts Steve V. Rodriguez and Kodi Maurice Doggette are excited to welcome Intimacy Expert and overall Biohacker Susan Bratton to the show to discuss:Living longer but feeling greatWhat is BiohackingSynergistic WellnessHer Only FansSupplements that workSexual IntimacyInclusivityFollow Susan Bratton - https://susanbratton.com/Supplements: the20store.comSusan on IG: @susanbrattonFollow Of a Certain Age OACA on IG: @ofacertainagepodFollow Kodi: @mistahmauriceFollow Steve V: @iam_stevev2023-11-1550 min
IT'S OKAYSYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY (Part 4) - Conversations With Kito - Episode 2 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nana Ofosu Boakye, a passionate Christian apologetic, youth leader, worship minister and church elder to talk about the recent upsurge and re-emergence in the use of Jewish and other religious symbols by many Pastors and Christians across Africa and the rest of the world. This episode, titled SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY, seeks to answer some questions arising from this current trend;1. Do Jewish or other religious symbols and artifacts have a place in our woship as the New Testament Church?2. What is the role of prayer shawls, the menorah...2021-10-0442 min
IT'S OKAYSYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY (Part 3) - Conversations With Kito - Episode 2 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nana Ofosu Boakye, a passionate Christian apologetic, youth leader, worship minister and church elder to talk about the recent upsurge and re-emergence in the use of Jewish and other religious symbols by many Pastors and Christians across Africa and the rest of the world. This episode, titled SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY, seeks to answer some questions arising from this current trend;1. Do Jewish or other religious symbols and artifacts have a place in our woship as the New Testament Church?2. What is the role of prayer shawls, the menorah...2021-10-0443 min
IT'S OKAYSYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY (Part 2) - Conversations With Kito - Episode 2 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nana Ofosu Boakye, a passionate Christian apologetic, youth leader, worship minister and church elder to talk about the recent upsurge and re-emergence in the use of Jewish and other religious symbols by many Pastors and Christians across Africa and the rest of the world. This episode, titled SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY, seeks to answer some questions arising from this current trend;1. Do Jewish or other religious symbols and artifacts have a place in our woship as the New Testament Church?2. What is the role of prayer shawls, the menorah...2021-09-2638 min
IT'S OKAYSYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY (Part 1) - Conversations With Kito - Episode 2 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nana Ofosu Boakye, a passionate Christian apologetic, youth leader, worship minister and church elder to talk about the recent upsurge and re-emergence in the use of Jewish and other religious symbols by many Pastors and Christians across Africa and the rest of the world. This episode, titled SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIANITY, seeks to answer some questions arising from this current trend;1. Do Jewish or other religious symbols and artifacts have a place in our woship as the New Testament Church?2. What is the role of prayer shawls, the menorah...2021-09-2641 min
IT'S OKAYTrivia | Conversations with Kito | Ep. 2The trivia session of each episode serves as an ice-breaker. In each, the guest is given an interesting, sometimes hilarious, scenario to give his opinion or perspective. The aim is to help them settle in for the subsequent conversation and create a lively atmosphere. Agostino gives this week's guest, Nana Ofosu Boakye, an interesting trivia question to get his response. Listen and share your thoughts on this trivia too!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kodi-kodi-sio/message2021-09-2606 min
IT'S OKAYMISSING PEOPLE (Part 2) - Conversations with Kito - Episode 1 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nene Odonkor, a Christian Socio-Political Activist and Analyst (also the creator and handler of the popular ICGC WORLDWIDE social media platforms and the author of the trending Faith Kulture devotionals) to talk about the worrying rise in the spate of MISSING PEOPLE in Ghana, its potential causes, the role of the church in finding workable solutions and much more.Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button, engage with us by LIKING, COMMENTING and SHARING (so you can help us spread this message and CREATE MORE AWARENESS) and do...2021-09-1442 min
IT'S OKAYMISSING PEOPLE (Part 1) - Conversations with Kito - Episode 1 - IT'S OKAY PodcastThis week on the podcast, AGOSTINO is joined by Nene Odonkor, a Christian Socio-Political Activist and Analyst (also the creator and handler of the popular ICGC WORLDWIDE social media platforms and the author of the trending Faith Kulture devotionals) to talk about the worrying rise in the spate of MISSING PEOPLE in Ghana, its potential causes, the role of the church in finding workable solutions and much more. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button, engage with us by LIKING, COMMENTING and SHARING (so you can help us spread this message and CREATE MORE AWARENESS) and do w...2021-09-1439 min
IT'S OKAYTrivia | Conversations with Kito | Ep. 1The trivia session of each episode serves as an ice-breaker. In each, the guest is given an interesting, sometimes hilarious, scenario to give his opinion or perspective. The aim is to help them settle in for the subsequent conversation and create a lively atmosphere. Agostino gives this week's guest, Nene Odonkor, an interesting trivia question to get his response. Listen and share your thoughts on this trivia too!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kodi-kodi-sio/message2021-09-1407 min
The Archer TarotGratitude and Second Chances (Week of Jan. 25)Week of January 25-31
Overall the energy of this week is filled with feeling energized by setting intentions and goals, but then hitting blocks and giving up. Feeling like you can't start until you have that one thing, or not knowing where to start stopping you from starting at all. A big help this week will be learning how to balance your emotions with your plans and communication.
Journal Prompts:
1. Where can you see generational abundance in your life? Within yourself?
2. Where in your life is your stubbornness, or your...2021-01-2519 min
So You Say You're MarriedDate Night Ideas and More: How to Date When You're MarriedJust because you're married doesn't mean you stop dating your spouse! This simple fact is easy to overlook as we get lost in our day-to-day routines (see my video about breaking routines in the link below for more tips on this). We get so caught up in the patterns of life that we forget to change it up to keep the romance alive.
My goal for this episode is to help you break the monotony. I talk about three of my favorite (very IMPERFECT) dates with my husband and what I learned from each of them...2020-09-2317 minSo You Say You're MarriedSave Your Marriage From Yourself - 4 Tips to Become More Self-AwareWe're all guilty of tunnel vision. We tend to get lost in the weeds and forget the big picture when we're too close to a situation. That's especially common when we have to identify and ADMIT faults within ourselves. Picking out others' faults without recognizing our own is one of the TOP reasons why lots of relationships fail. Even if we're willing to work on personal development doesn't mean we always know what to look for or where the problems really lie.
So how do we fix this? What do we need to do to...2020-09-1611 minSo You Say You're MarriedMarriage Coaching 101: Men versus Women with Coaches Nik and Adinah JohnsonDiscover the tools and processes you need to communicate with your spouse EFFECTIVELY with Marriage Coaches Nik and Adinah Johnson. From articulating your emotions to understanding the cause of those emotions, you learn that your superpower is being vulnerable creating a space of trust and growth in your relationship. Staying in tune with your emotions - I talk more in-depth about this in a previous episode listed below - is key to getting to the root of an issue quickly and finding a solution.
We touch on these things and more in this value-filled episode...2020-09-0931 minSo You Say You're MarriedMindset and Accountability - We All Need It: An Interview with Genevieve NicholasYour mind is the most powerful asset in your arsenal. It can make you or break you. That's why it's so important to train yourself to think clearly so you're able to progress forward toward your goals. This applies to every aspect of your life - especially your marriage. Without the right #mindset, you are scattered and flounder through life without much direction. It's exhausting and stressful.
That said, mindset work is not easy. It takes a lot of time, practice, and resilience. It's easy to give up and revert to old habits. That's why it's...2020-09-0258 minSo You Say You're MarriedWhat IS Marriage Coaching? - Inspiring Thyme Interview with Amber Card Part 2Part 2 is here!
In the second half of my conversation with Amber Card from Inspiring Thyme, we dive further into the world of marriage around the current pandemic. Couples handle stressful situations differently and that's okay, as long as you're communicating EFFECTIVELY through your adversity. Amber and I touch on this topic and more in the second half of our interview.
For more clever lifestyle tips, grilling techniques and recipes, and gorgeous DIY home decor ideas check out Amber and Chris on the Inspiring Thyme blog and their Grounded podcast! 2020-08-2620 minSo You Say You're MarriedWhat IS Marriage Coaching? - Inspiring Thyme Interview with Amber Card Part 1It's interview time!
Recently I was privileged to be a guest on a delightfully entertaining lifestyle podcast called Grounded by Inspiring Thyme. Amber and Christopher Card are a perfect example of #relationshipgoals and it was such an enjoyable experience speaking with Amber!
In this episode, we cover what marriage coaching actually is, how it's different from traditional forms of marriage counseling or therapy, how to get started with me as your coach, and so much more. Amber is very honest and real about her marriage with Christopher as a military wife and...2020-08-1916 minSo You Say You're MarriedBreak Routines to Save Your Marriage - 4 Steps to Ending Your Marriage 'Slump'Routines are great. They optimize our time based on our interests and demands in life. Sometimes, though, they can become mundane and even cause problems - especially in a marriage. It's important not to get so programmed to our daily routines that we start losing sight of what's important.
In this episode of 'So You Say You're Married', I go over how to realize you're in a routine, how it affects your marriage, and what to do about. It's powerful stuff that, if used correctly, will revive a relationship and make you feel like you're...2020-08-1201 minSo You Say You're MarriedSEX - Why It's Important for Your MarriageSEX.
Have you ever wondered why, when you finally find that one person you want to spend the rest of your life with, everyone jokes about how the sex stops? I feel sad to anyone that relates to that joke. That's not how things should be - sex doesn't stop after you get married. It should only get better!
Sex is important for BOTH men AND women which means it's also important FOR. YOUR. MARRIAGE.
But why?
I can see so many women...2020-08-0514 minSo You Say You're MarriedIs He Really 'The One'? - 5 Things to Do Before You Say I DoMarriage is a big decision. It's only natural that you want to make sure you're marrying the right man. But how do you do that? How can you be sure you've found your forever partner? Those are great questions to ask. As a matter of fact, every person in a committed relationship should revisit these questions throughout the dating stages.
But what are the answers? I've put together 5 things you need to consider before you walk down that aisle and say, "I do." However, they only work if you're open and honest with your future...2020-07-2918 minSo You Say You're MarriedChoosing WHEN Over WHY Could Save Your Marriage - The Art of Conversation TimingTiming is one of the most important pieces of the communication puzzle. Without mastering your timing, your marriage could start spiraling out of control while the conversations you have with your husband are catastrophic.
You can avoid that marriage disaster pretty easily, though. It comes down to just a couple of details that will make all the difference. In this episode, I discuss how to have a quality conversation with your spouse that gives value to your relationship while removing potential conflicts by using an easy 3-step method.
Until next time,
2020-07-2217 minSo You Say You're MarriedDon't Tell Me What I'm Thinking - 4 Tips to Stop Fights Before They StartFighting. It's a struggle every couple goes through. Some couples disagree more than others. Some couples find resolution easier than others. Then again, there are some couples that fight or disagree constantly and they have no idea how to stop. It feels like your marriage is spiraling out of control - but usually, there's a simple solution and I provide that for you in this podcast.
I go over 4 key tips that help you stop fights with your spouse before they start. It's easy to get caught up in a conflict. Half the time we...2020-07-1518 min
The Swirl PodcastExtra Sprankles!This week, we have way too much fun with sex puns. Who will blush first? We also profess our love for sexy weather euphemisms and raunchy Netflix comedy. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Weekly Topic: A Listener Clapback leads to the first-ever Swirl sex playlist. We decide on a title.20:23 -- HERE FOR IT — Netflix’s Lady Dynamite (Ruby’s pick) / News anchor Blaine Stewart (Kodi’s pick)26:52 -- Q&HEY — I’m invited to the reception, but...2018-01-1436 min
The Swirl PodcastCatch These HamsThis week, we review what Spotify claims were our favorite tracks of 2017. Which one of us had copious amounts of Dr. Dre? Plus, resolutions, random acts of kindness, and bras-Oh my! All that, plus the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Spotify “Best of the year” playlist / New Years discussion — Ensuring you kick off the new year with the right energy11:33 -- HERE FOR IT — Random Acts of Kindness (Ruby’s pick) / “For A Bad Time Call Podcast” (Kodi’s pick)17:30 -- Q&HEY — How Do You Tell A Friend To Put On A Bra? (Rub...2018-01-0725 min
The Swirl PodcastKiss The Fattest Part Of My AssThere are dealbreakers and then there are these things. Find out what makes us scream when confronted with the public behavior of other humans. Plus, Cat Person, Gabrielle Union, and when your family takes more than they give during the holidays. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / The app Cuddlr: What types of activities would you pay someone to do to you? / Discussing life dealbreakers: Our top 5 goes wild17:32 -- HERE FOR IT — Gabrielle Union’s memoir, “We’re Going to Need More Wine” (Kodi’s pick) / The New York...2017-12-1730 min
The Swirl PodcastForts and the Thrusts of Hugh JassolAre algorithms ruining your chances at true happiness? Plus, a fitbit for your junk, the Netflix documentary flavor of the week, and we debate if hating kids makes you a real grinch. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing the NYTimes.com article “An Algorithm Isn’t Always the Answer”10:31HERE FOR IT — Sexual wearables? Would you wear a smart condom? (Kodi’s pick) / Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (Ruby’s pick)20:52Q&HEY — I don’t want my friend’s children...2017-12-1029 min
The Swirl PodcastIt's Hard Out Here For A ChickThis week, we discuss Andy Richter's tweets about depression, how not to baby your coworker, and our favorite holiday recipes! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / We break down comedian Andy Richter’s Twitter message regarding depression and how important is is to just keep moving09:25 -- HERE FOR IT — The Kitchenista Chef Angela Davis (Ruby’s pick) / Study: The personality types and behaviors of smart people (Kodi’s pick)16:25 -- Q&HEY — My female colleague talks to men in a baby voice! How can I help to empower...2017-12-0325 min
The Swirl PodcastBitches Be BoldKodi's shows up with another tale from the world of dating and has thoughts on deciding how you want to be loved. Plus, how Ruby gets zen before bed, what to do if you hate your future brother in law, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi’s late night in the streets / Ruby gets glam / How do you want to be loved?16:10 -- HERE FOR IT — “Hair Nah” video game (Kodi’s pick) / Calm app (Ruby’s pick)22:50 -- Q&HEY — I don’t like my sister’s soon-to-be-fianc...2017-11-2642 min
The Swirl PodcastDon’t Meet Your HeroesThis week, Kodi goes on a date and has no time to waste. Plus, we break down our feelings on the current news landscape of finding out people we respected are total trash. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Meghan Trainer blaccent slander / Kodi’s latest date / What’s an otter? Kodi breaks down the names of gay dating apps and gay types / Acountability and rape culture / Get Used to Losing Your Heroes25:15 -- HERE FOR IT — VOX: Calorie counts on menus are going to be mandatory in 201...2017-11-1946 min
The Swirl PodcastEveryone's Faking ItThis week, Kodi gives Ruby a pep talk after he speaks at high school. You need one, too? We've got you. Plus, terrible pizza does terrible things, a column on workplace harassment, and Q and Hey wants to undo the unfriending. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Adulting / Kodi visits his old high school for the first time in nearly twenty years and shares some learned lessons20:00 -- HERE FOR IT — Papa John’s Gets Badly Burned In Twitter War With DiGiorno (Kodi’s pick) / The Cut: The Th...2017-11-1241 min
The Swirl PodcastTouch Of My HandThis week, we talk sex toys to honor the dearly departed, "soaking," and the ultimate sadness that is the Kushner sex playlist. Plus, Bright Lights and a special hotline for the creeps in your life. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Glass blown dildos filled with cremation remains, the art of “Soaking” and the sad, sad sex playlist of the Trump/Kushner17:40 -- HERE FOR IT — “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds” (Ruby’s pick) / New Hotline Will Text Back the Dudes You Don’t Want to Talk To (Ko...2017-11-0536 min
The Swirl PodcastMen Are CancelledThis week, Ruby starts Twitter beef and goes mildly viral. Kodi has questions. Plus, we talk Questlove's Funky Spotify College Level Rap History Class, KFC's amusing social media tricks, and how to respond when someone is not minding their own bee's wax in a bar. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby’s social media squabble with Amber Tamblyn and David Cross goes viral and begs the question: When it is time to apologize?27:00 -- HERE FOR IT — KFC’s 11 Twitter friends are full of herbs and spices (Kodi’s...2017-10-2944 min
The Swirl PodcastNever Trust A Big Butt And A SmileThis week, we reveal some life skills that may not translate well onto a resume, Armie Hammer's versatile dance moves, and Almost Like Praying. Plus, when to ditch a friend with loose lips and living in the moment! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: What skills don’t translate on a resume?11:50 -- HERE FOR IT — Lin-Manuel Miranda’s All-Star ’Almost Like Praying’ (Ruby’s pick) / Armie Hammer Shows He Can Dance to Anything (Kodi’s pick)22:00 -- Q&HEY — My best friend is spilling all of my secrets. H...2017-10-2233 min
The Swirl PodcastPeanut Butter Milkshake DuckWhat do Gal Gadot, Reese's cups, White Women, & Peanut Butter all have in common? This episode. Plus, we try not to milkshake duck. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Maybe with some extra nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi, Gal Gadot and the sexualization of Reese’s cups04:25 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — Caping for people too soon? Discussing the all around terribleness of the NFL’s Cam Newton and reporter Jourdan Rodrigue19:00 -- HERE FOR IT — The Peanut Butter Sandwich ‘Hack’(Kodi’s pick) / ‘Finding Your Roots’ Season 4 (Ruby’s pick)34:10 -- Q&HEY — I don’t respec...2017-10-1542 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Peen Is Mightier Than The SwordThis week, a spirited debate over a presidential game of F, marry, kill, a discussion on emotional labor, and what happens when your dad comes out late in life. Plus, we love you, let us count the Waze and a sweet sixteen for Josie & the Pussycats! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Online life before the election / The presidential selfie leads to a game of “F*** Marry Kill”15:45 -- Discussing the article “Women Aren’t Nags—We’re Just Fed Up”24:53 -- HERE FOR IT — Waze & Spotify (Ruby) / Aaliyah, Beyoncé...2017-10-0844 min
The Swirl PodcastDigital Get DownThis week, we get caught with our pants off, drag rude people in the streets, & dish on never growing up. Plus, Lady Gaga, One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, & three's company with your ex. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing Ruby’s tweet: “Chicken wings taste better with no pants.” #parenting / Kodi encounters “manslamming” from a dog walking woman11:37 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — Does adulthood suck? We discuss the study about teens who increasingly put off traditional markers of adulthood24:45 -- HERE FOR IT...2017-10-0141 min
The Swirl PodcastDoughnuts, Go NutsThis week, we see your twisted twitter likes and applaud. Plus, doughnuts, Cruel Intentions, and people who insist you work for free. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC — Ted Cruz, Armie Hammer and the perils of confusing your Tumblr for your Twitter16:55 -- HERE FOR IT — Curiosity Doughnuts (Ruby) / Cruel Intentions: The Musical (Kodi)25:34 -- Q&HEY — What is this, junior high? What to do when your grown ass friend wants you to do their homework for them.34:50 -- THE GOOD WORD36:48 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDIT...2017-09-2437 min
The Swirl PodcastWine, Not?This week, we sober up about about healthy ways to deal with life's rough spots and dish on how we use our professional voices to clapback at those less than ideal coworkers. Plus, we get heavy with our Q and Hey. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC — Discussing Kristi Coulter’s blog post “Wine. Immediately.”17:10 -- HERE FOR IT — People Are Sharing Their Best Work Clap Backs And They’re Hilariously Passive Aggressive (Kodi) / “BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts” by Stella Parks (Ruby)23:20 -- Q&HEY — I love my friend b...2017-09-1732 min
The Swirl PodcastTaking it To The StreetThis week, we explore whether or not Prince really loved purple, discuss what happens when women refuse to move out of men's way for a week, and applaud Pink's parenting style. Plus, what happens when your girlfriend demands the receipts--the read receipts. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / We Refuse to Believe Prince’s Favorite Color Wasn’t Purple / The Real Reason Yvonne Orji’s Decision to Remain a Virgin Is Causing a Commotion06:25 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — We Didn’t Get Out Of Men’s Way For A Week — This...2017-09-1034 min
The Swirl PodcastMake Good ChoicesWelcome to season 2 of the Swirl! It is "Back to School" time, so we're talking kindergarten, what your social status in high school might mean, and what to do when your overachieving catches up with you. Plus, we talk "hat fishing" and debate Taylor Swift. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Back to school / Ruby meeting parents at her son’s orientation07:10 -- WEEKLY TOPIC / Not that popular in high school? Research shows that might be good news for your mental health / Why Do We Murder the Be...2017-09-0342 min
The Swirl PodcastDo You, Boo.The Swirl Turns ONE! We acknowledge the moment and move it right along with some brutally honest truths to get your shit together. We also talk foot fetishes, Prince's place in the Pantone world, and Atomic Blondes. All that, dating disasters and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / It’s our one-year anniversary! / Discussing foot fetishists / The importance of having a “… however”11:05 -- WEEKLY TOPIC: Discussing the article by Collective Evolution: 8 Brutally Honest Truths You Need To Hear If You Want To Get Your Life Together25:15 -- HERE FOR IT — The film A...2017-08-2738 min
The Swirl PodcastFeeling All The FeelsAs we close in on the one-year Swirl-versary, Kodi and Ruby share 5 things they learn from each other and when it is not awkward as hell, it is actually really nice. Plus, Kodi confronts a tiny bully in the airport, Ruby shares what she does in the bath tub, and both push back on asking your creative friends for free work. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi was assaulted in an airport.. by a child12:06...2017-08-2040 min
The Swirl PodcastHot Mess ExpressThis week, we discuss the perils of yoga pants, when a potential employer shows you who they really are, and what to do when stuck between your fiancé and a hard place. All that, plus all the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / The Swirl Podcast is in Chicago / Working on your dreams / The perils of yoga pants08:10 -- Discussing the CEO of Barstool Sports Who Measures Job Candidates’ Responsiveness by Texting Them at Odd Hours on the Weekends22:34 -- HERE FOR IT — Jon Bellion – All Time Low (from the debut album ‘The Human...2017-08-1335 min
The Swirl Podcast#SwirlBookClub - This Is Just My Face: Try Not to StareThis week, we finally chat about out first #SwirlBookClub selection, This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare by Gabourey Sidibe. Strap in for psychic readings, fascinating first jobs, and what to do when you succeed! All that, plus, all the usual nonsense!Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare by Gabourey Sidibe22:31 -- HERE FOR IT — 78-year-old Percy and 13-year-old Louis talk about being openly gay in different eras (Kodi) / The film “Butt...2017-08-0638 min
The Swirl PodcastThrowing The Baby Out With The Holy WaterThis week, we discuss sex ed lies and they damage they do. Plus, we admire the grace of Sharon Stone, the determination of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, and clap back at a parental over step. All that, plus the usual nonsense!SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Teen Vogue offers valuable advice to teens (and adults) / Catholic sex ed horror stories14:00 -- HERE FOR IT — Sharon Stone shows grace to Madonna (Kodi) / HBO’s The Defiant Ones (Ruby)22:36 -- Q&HEY — Help! My mom got a background check on my new boyfriend!28:57 -- THE GO...2017-07-3030 min
The Swirl Podcast"No" Is A Complete SentenceThis week we body talk: photoshop abs & Kodi chooses fat happiness over the cross-fit WOD. Plus, we chat revisionist history, Andy Murray's direct feminist approach. All that plus the usual nonsense. SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Weird body apps / Kodi does crossfit for the first time.19:07 -- HERE FOR IT — Andy Murray’s feminism (Kodi) and Revisionist History (Ruby)25:15 -- Q&HEY — Stop bugging us about our wedding plans!32:00 -- THE GOOD WORD — Joyce Meyer (Kodi’s pick)33:20 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:Photable: https://www.youtube.co...2017-07-2334 min
The Swirl PodcastBitches Get StitchesKodi has yet another medically questionable date story. This one involves a cat and a knife. We're here for Kelly Clarkson all the time but specifically right now. Gerard Butler can still get it. That, plus all the usual nonsense and 1970s feminists. SHOW NOTES:00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: Kodi’s got problems.. again. A blind date goes to the.. cats?17:45 -- HERE FOR IT — Gerard Butler and Kelly Clarkson are out here just living their lives, fat shamers (Kodi) / Billie Jean King Gently Schooled Emma Stone About The Wage Gap (Ruby)26:40 -- Q...2017-07-1638 min
The Swirl PodcastWhite Girl PuddlesThis week, Ruby walks several miles in Kodi's shoes and Kodi talks about what happens when you lie to a bartender. Plus, threesomes, the Jenner sisters, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby’s in town and trekked miles to Kodi’s place / Dick bicycles and profanity in music / Adding your sexual activity into Lose It08:40 -- Birthday thoughts; Discussing the quote ‘The capacity for friendship is God’s way of apologizing for our families.’ by Jay McInerney16:03 -- Ruby’s off the sauce / A bartender thinks he’s the reason Kod...2017-07-0939 min
The Swirl PodcastFamily MattersThis week, we discuss what #theysaid and breakdown the politics of the body. Plus, lesbian Ken dolls and Wonder Woman. A surprise Q and Hey Bible Study! All that, plus the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN — Discussing the hashtag #TheySaid, a gay man destroys heterosexual men’s “modesty culture,” and Roxanne Gay is met with fat shaming during the book tour for “Hunger”12:51 -- HERE FOR IT — Gal Gidot, Patty Jenkins and “Wonder Woman” (Kodi) / 75 Lesbian Ken Dolls, Ranked By Lesbianism (Ruby)21:36 -- Q&HEY — You know its bad when Kodi start quoting bible...2017-07-0236 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Library is for ReadingThis week, Ruby’s has an exotic sounding ailment and Kodi is dealing with a flaky former colleague. "Let's do lunch sometime soon!"means exactly nothing. Plus, an update on the Swirl Book Club. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: Flaky folks13:38 -- #SWIRLBOOKCLUB — Announcement of first book16:52 -- HERE FOR IT — The Lego Batman movie (Ruby) / Elizabeth Banks’ “The Color Purple” gaffe (Kodi)25:42 -- Q&HEY — Post-wedding, how can we get our friend to move out?31:17 -- THE GOOD WORD — Kodi’s pick: “If you would thoroughly kno...2017-06-2534 min
The Swirl PodcastStay In Your LaneThis week, we discuss body positivity, body autonomy, and people who just cannot take a hint. Kodi just can't quit his problematic bae and Ruby has a thing for older men. MUCH older men. In their 90s and older. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC —Ruby’s headed to the pool, and Kodi took his shirt off for free drinks, so we discuss body positivity. Then, the Seinfeld/Kesha incident and respecting people’s body autonomy. Also, Kodi doesn’t suffer selfie-taking fools.20:46 -- HERE FOR IT — Kat...2017-06-1844 min
The Swirl PodcastBad Yelp ReviewsThis week, we discover that "Kodi has problems!" and Ruby finds advice on a replacing an old friend through Twitter. Plus, a discussion on taking responsibility for your actions, what to do when someone you love crosses the line from lush to too much. All that and the usual nonsense! Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby’s new purchase04:20 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — After his last date, will “Kodi Has Problems” become a new segment? Do you have a hard time dealing with people w...2017-06-1134 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Human CircusThis week, a convo on deodorant, the vape king, and using your penis as a defense in court. Plus, bad drink marketing and a 5 year old girl who is adorably demanding answers. That, and the all usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN — This is 40? Ruby wants to discuss deoderant, funk and your personal scent / As DMX once said… “It’s dark and hell is hot.” What do you want to be known for? What would read on your epitaph? We discuss the “King of Vape” and the well-endowed murder suspect.25:32 -- HERE FOR IT — Kodi...2017-06-0445 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Notorious B.A.E.This week, a discussion on problematic crushes evolves into a game of Bag, Shag, or Drag. Plus, we talk amazing women running for office, how to handle friends who display some annoying behaviors, and the secret sauce for success! All that, plus the usual nonsense!Show Notes00:00 -- SHOW INTRO / OPEN00:28 -- Ruby’s comments on her “problematic” crush lead to a game of “Bag. Shag or Drag”14:20 -- HERE FOR IT: Kodi – Emily’s List and the women of 2018 / Ruby – Ruby’s Verified Strategy colleagues and sense of community20:39 -- Q&HEY: A friend constantly...2017-05-2933 min
The Swirl PodcastOne Life to LiveRecorded in a DC hotel room, Ruby is drunk and Kodi spends a whole date texting. We also somehow manage to discuss thoughtfulness, Simone Biles, and a 93 year old yoga teacher. All that, plus Q&Hey, The Good Word and all the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.—Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN — Ruby’s in DC.. and drunk. / Kodi goes on a date where the only communication is via text / Rewarding those who are t...2017-05-2135 min
The Swirl PodcastNone of Your BusinessZits, stress relief, and sluts! All in a day’s work around here. This week, Kodi has an innovative way to destress aka he has really lost his damn mind and Ruby believes that a zit by any other name… Plus, our Q and Hey addresses what to do when nosey people get up in your business. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.– – –Show Notes00:00 - Intro / Show open / Kodi’...2017-05-1438 min
The Swirl PodcastGirl, You Got GotThis week, we find out how Kodi got his groove back (it involves pizza), what Ruby’s therapist thinks about her, and explore a mutual love for Aretha Franklin. That, plus all the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 - Intro / Show open / Midlife crisis01:45 - Kodi’s latest date and the delicious decisions made afterward05:36- Ruby’s latest therapy session12:07 - The first twenty years: Discussing an old quote by British poet Robert Southey18:46 - HERE FOR IT — Aretha Franklin versus the world & the book “No Time To Lose” by Debbie Lazinsky25:44 - Q&HEY — The pr...2017-05-0734 min
The Swirl PodcastBros, Brownies, Breakups & Break BabiesThis week, we explore nostalgia and scent and how it’ll sneak up on you in the strangest places. Plus, bros, mediocrity, and where to draw the line in your romantic relationships. Q and Hey does not have time for frisky old men. All that and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / Show open / Ruby cries in Target? / Sense of smell09:30 -- Bros gon’ bro / Kodi on medioc...2017-04-3047 min
The Swirl PodcastBuy Me Things & Tell Me I’m PrettyThis week, we bow down to the divas, discuss exactly whose expert opinions we accept, talk thin privilege and body confidence. Plus, what John Mayer, Dave Chapelle, and allergy meds have in common. All that and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / Show open / Divas, rich women and their crazy ways08:40 -- United Airways and why Kodi doesn’t want your spouses’ opinion regarding your industry16:40 -- HERE F...2017-04-2346 min
The Swirl PodcastI’m Not A StripperMagazine centerfolds, glitter, and broken bones. The Swirl is sprung, y’all. This week, Kodi talks about his full page in People Magazine. Get it! Ruby talks about what happens when you show up to your kid’s school looking a mess. Q and Hey breaks down some office drama and a new segment makes her debut. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open00:30 -- Kodi’s...2017-04-1643 min
The Swirl PodcastHarnessing Your Inner Frat BoyThis week, Kodi has a new online identity. Ruby is camera shy. We celebrate comic book genius and famous folks who just want to live. All that plus all the usual nonsense.Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show NotesShow openKodi’s got a brand new handle online and he’s feeling liberatedThis is growing up? Ruby’s getting headshots / How to unlea...2017-04-1046 min
The Swirl PodcastWell, Actually…This week we test the limits of Ruby’s bad ideas and Kodi’s way with words. We talk therapy and mansplaining. Plus, how to be a good friend when the world is doing your friend dirty. All that and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Listener Clapback on episode 3003:12 -- Duality in life / Ruby prepares for kindergarten14:05 -- Here For It – Mocking mansplaining and the benefits of thera...2017-04-0235 min
The Swirl PodcastJeepers Gym CreepersThis week we hit back at social media gym creepers. Don’t hate the shake. Plus, a friendship love triangle, Ruby’s new skin care routine, Kodi’s new favorite podcast, other than this one, obvi. Come for the shade, stay for the nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook. We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open01:15 -- Body shaming in gyms16:12 -- Here For It – Beauty routines and Richard Simmons23:30 -- Q&Hey – Beware the friend stealers—The Swirl...2017-03-2733 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Mic DropThis week, discover Kodi’s way with words, Ruby’s favorite word, and what happens when you are in such full bloom, you make people allergic. There is also a trip to the hospital, innuendo, and all the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This Week on the Swirl / Show open (Nitro Cold Brew, Cheating the scale, The theater of words)03:50 -- Kodi sends his date to the hospital; Kodi’s dating stories impacting his book20:38 -- Here For It: FCKH8’s Potty-Mout...2017-03-1937 min
The Swirl PodcastYou Did ThisSure, the Oscars were two weeks ago, but we still have FEELINGS, y’all. Plus, a new segment! Get your s#!% together, the real winners of Best Podcast Ever are here. This week, we talk about people who are bad at their jobs, specifically, those who hand out Oscar envelopes. Ruby loves sleep, Kodi loves Judge Qiana Lillard. Plus, passing judgment on your friend’s parenting choices. All that and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This Week on the Swirl / Show o...2017-03-1234 min
The Swirl PodcastRuby’s Wig Has Been SnatchedRuby dishes on her juice cleanse: the good, the bad, the ugly. Now that she can eat again, she asks an expert, Kodi, about what he eats for breakfast. Plus, a new segment to celebrate our current obsessions. All that plus Q and Hey and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This week on the Swirl / Show open00:30 -- Ruby’s at war… with juice18:25 -- Daily routines…What’s for breakfast?24:25 -- Q&Hey – Should I contact a former friend who has fall...2017-03-0538 min
The Swirl PodcastStraight No ChaserThis week, Ruby is on the juice and optimistic. Kodi is the ultimate gift giver. Plus, we discuss navigating relationships with our parents now that we are grown ass adults, too. All that and a Groupon on the first date in the Q&Hey!Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This week on the Swirl / Show open / Ruby’s turn with juice cleansing 08:20 -- Kodi’s Valentine’s Day gift giving / Relating to our parents as adults22:10 -- Pleasing our parents / Exploring our relationships and free...2017-02-2645 min
The Swirl PodcastDon’t You Know Who I Am?What happens when Kodi and Ruby are in the same room? What if we added bourbon? Live from Kodi’s living room, we discuss people watching, the glory days of TRL, and navigating dating someone post-divorce. We sing, we dance, we record. That, plus all the usual nonsense!Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Live from DC02:40 -- TV talk / People watching (and judging) / Don’t you know who I am?15:49 -- Ruby’s magazine appearance / Thoughts on our skills and mindset24:18 -- Rache...2017-02-1939 min
The Swirl PodcastNever Be Too ThirstyFacebook thinks Ruby is a black woman. Kodi is not feeling Beyonce’s twirl on feminism or her tone-deaf pregnancy announcement. Plus, our Q and Hey explores when the ghosts of sexual partners past haunt your current relationship. All that plus the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / This Week on the Swirl00:35 -- Show open / Easy Like Sunday Morning02:25 -- Facebook thinks Ruby is black16:07 -- Ruby reflects on the Women’s March on Washington22:11 --Was Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement tone dea...2017-02-1244 min
The Swirl PodcastI Don’t Know HerKodi is juicing and misses chewing. Ruby has a fashion emergency. We talk discipline. And we address dealing with divorce and owning your truth. Plus, the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Kodi’s juicing… and we’re not talking about baseball07:30 -- Trusting the process and having resolve10:45 -- What do you find yourself being disciplined about?17:00 -- Ruby gets published…21:40 -- …Yet dresses like a homeless woman in public26:08 -- Q&Hey – Bouncing back after a divorce34:25 -- Show close2017-02-0535 min
The Swirl PodcastYou Don’t Know My LifeThis week, Kodi goes on a no good, very bad date. Ruby contemplates the consequences of food stealing in marriage. And we discuss when you want your child to be the next Honey Boo Boo but your partner disagrees. Plus, all the usual nonsense!Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / A little TV talk05:30 -- Rehashing last week’s Q&Hey / Kodi’s bad date13:20 -- Kodi’s a visionary — Seeing Mariah’s NYE performance a mile away16:46 -- Eat My Food At Your Own Per...2017-01-2936 min
The Swirl PodcastKodi Attempts a StoryThis is what happens when Kodi wants to tell a story. Join us as we verbally dance. Plus, Bo Bice is a (fried) chicken, AAVE, and a heartbreaking look of staggering genius about spinsterhood in our #qandhey.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- “This week” intro00:27 -- Show open / Kodi attempts a story, part 103:25 -- Words are over when Zedd says; Dissecting African American Vernacular English (AAVE)06:50 -- Kodi attempts a story, part 208:24 -- Ruby is a homeless woman10:00 -- Always wear clean underwear13:21 -- Bo...2017-01-2242 min
The Swirl PodcastYou Gotta Be SturdyThis week, we discuss the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. Kodi reminds us that other people’s opinions about you are none of your business. We find out Ruby’s type and discuss the pitfalls of that dating life. Plus, all the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Are you an introvert? 08:00 -- Navigating the opinions of others21:40 -- Q&Hey – Online date comes up short34:00 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie...2017-01-1534 min
The Swirl PodcastKodi, Fix My Life2017 is underway. Kodi schools us on S.M.A.R.T. goals and The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. And since Kodi is the expert, Ruby begs him to come fix her life. Plus, Q and Hey and all the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Discussing S.M.A.R.T. Goals05:05 -- Discussing Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up07:49 -- Is it time to part with old things?15:21 -- Enlisting Kodi’s services20:16 -- What c...2017-01-0839 min
The Swirl PodcastI Wanna Get BetterHere we go, 2017! What cha workin’ on this year, y’all? We discuss having routines, not resolutions. Kodi dishes on how he lost 176 lbs and keeps it off. Plus, how to be a good wife, what do if you get ghosted, and all the usual nonsense. Happy New Year!Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Hello 201703:27 -- Make Routines Not Resolutions / Discussing “Perfection” vs. “Better”14:25 -- Facebook post on 1960’s housewives and the patriarchy25:00 -- Q&Hey – Ghosted at Work36:50 -- Show closeThe Swirl...2017-01-0237 min
The Swirl PodcastOh No Ho Ho Ho Ho!Don’t go home for the holidays without hearing our thoughts and tips on dealing with the food police. Also, Ruby insists Kodi talk about his feelings on white people with dreads. Are they dreadful?Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Back on the grind06:44 -- Discussing NY Mag article on nosy coworkers who watch people eat19:00 -- Navigating people’s opinions and expectations regarding weight loss24:30 -- Q&Hey – Dreading dreds35:35 -- Show close / CreditsThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Sea...2016-12-1837 min
The Swirl PodcastUse Your Words (Except In Public)What do bad behavior in public and children singing have in common? Ruby discusses her visit to NYC to see Hamilton and Kodi has questions about the patriarchy and marriage. The holidays didn’t turn down the volume of the sass, it just made it more sparkly.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes02:52 -- Show open / Holiday preparation08:00 -- Kodi hates the sound of children singing / Listening to today’s pop with kids18:15 -- Ruby goes to Hamilton / People don’t know how to behave in publi...2016-12-1141 min
The Swirl PodcastNaughty or Nice?All we want for Christmas is less BS. Kodi grills Ruby on Cosmo’s gift guide, we talk about lies and TFW you get caught in a lie. Plus, what to do if you’d rather be anywhere but home for the holidays.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open01:15 -- Cosmo article on holiday gifts — Yay or Nay?16:50 -- Holiday plans24:18 -- Telling lies33:49 -- Q&Hey – Home for the holidays41:52 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie...2016-12-0443 min
The Swirl PodcastBoy (and Girl) ByeThis week, we discuss how terrible everybody is, Kodi’s living arrangements, Ruby’s recent doctor’s appointment and how to be a terrible ally one $300 safety pin at a time. Plus, Q and Hey deals with the Debbie Downers and all the other usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / Kodi’s living arrangement / Ruby’s endocrinology visit07:43 -- Don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good / Discussing creating content15:04 -- Social media and why people are terrible27:30 -- $300 safety...2016-11-2750 min
The Swirl PodcastWe’ll Do It.. Drunk?What do you do when you have a garbage week? Drink heavily, of course. Ruby pre-gamed, so forgive the sound quality at the beginning. Join us as we discuss the cool members of our families, what not to name your child and try to shine a light in what felt like a dark week.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / The end of the world as we know it04:43 -- Whatcha sippin’ on?09:00 -- Discussing cool aunts and uncles18:16 -- Ruby’s 6am pho...2016-11-2043 min
The Swirl PodcastBody Be RightThis week we unfollow, hide and unsubscribe. But come back swinging with some weight loss success and Beyonce straight stunting on these hoes. We also fight about how sassy to be when people ask you BS questions. Plus, listener clapbacks and the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / Weight loss win05:30 -- Whatcha sippin’ on12:00 -- Listener Clapback: Unfollow or Delete?22:50 -- Post-election: Where do we go from here?12:00 -- Listener Clapback: Unfollow or Delete?30:10 -- Beyonce & The Dixie Chicks exer...2016-11-1346 min
The Swirl PodcastI Will Not Throw Away My ShotHow filthy is Ruby’s house exactly? And what are some of the things in our lives that we get lazy about? How much emotional bandwidth are you handing over to people? Plus, we talk professional Q and Hey.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / Take a shot04:20 -- What are you lazy about?18:10 -- Honor Yo’self22:36 -- Emotional availability27:48 -- Q&Hey: Workplace issues37:47 -- Show close / CreditsThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kod...2016-11-0639 min
The Swirl PodcastYou Had Me at ‘Sup’We are so tired but have enough energy to go in on scandalous online dating messages. Plus, our Q and Hey addresses less than ambitious husbands. Then, there is the usual insanity and dancing police officers.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / Ruby without sleep / Discussing sleep strategies06:29 -- Officer dances to Beyonce’s “Formation”11:40 -- Whatcha sippin’ on?13:05 -- Honor Yo’Self / Color Me Beautiful18:10 -- Have You Received Scandalous Private Messages?33:25 -- Q&Hey: My husband lacks ambition43:50 – Show close / CreditsThe...2016-10-3045 min
The Swirl PodcastHalloweenie RoastExtra NSFW conversation about bad words. A fierce debate about our favorite Halloween candy, the politics of trick or treat and being Halloween grinches. Plus, honoring yo’ self and the usual insanity.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open / The world has gone crazy09:50 -- Whatcha sipping’ on?11:50 -- No desire to be current / Is it gay or is it British? / Bisexuals18:56 -- Talking like Trump22:45 -- Halloween talk / Fave five candies36:10 -- Q&Hey: Doling out candy40:10 -- Honor Yo’Self44:45 -- Show clo...2016-10-2347 min
The Swirl PodcastRed, Red WineWhat do you do when a celebrity does bad things? Can you still support their work? Ruby talks routines, Kodi is planning to say “Thanks, Obama.” And a few thoughts on married people and etiquette.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open/Whatcha sippin’ on?06:20 -- On The Road with Ruby & Kodi17:24 -- Nate Parker, “The Birth of a Nation” and distinguishing celebrity from personal failings36:00 -- Q&Hey: Can married people have friends of the opposite sex?48:20 -- Show closeThe Swirl is pro...2016-10-1650 min
The Swirl PodcastHello Self Loathing, My Old FriendThis week, we talk non scale victories, how to freelance and not lose your mind. Plus, what is the deal with white people and their dogs? Also, listener clapback, homophobic rights and Ruby’s staunch anti-cinnamon stance. PSL, girl, you in danger.Also, big thanks to the guys at This Week in Film Podcast.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open (Microphones, Whole 30, Someday tees)04:40 -- Whatcha sippin’ on?05:35 -- Honor Yo’Self06:29 -- Ruby stars in “Witness” and other Amish tales10:55...2016-10-0950 min
The Swirl PodcastVanilla, Why?The news of the world is scary, so we decided to ignore it and play dumb questions. Then, we talk about sex. There is so much blushing.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open05:30 -- Whatcha sippin’ on?11:10 -- Honor Yo’Self (and Respect Yo’ Time)16:20 -- Quiz Show34:40 -- Q&Hey: Status Quo No!48:35 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.2016-10-0250 min
The Swirl PodcastWe’ll Do It Live!For the first time in Swirl history, Kodi & Ruby record in the same room. We discuss twerking, a musical inquiry, Padma Lakshmi, political thirst traps & when it is okay for white people to act “down.”Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes0:00 -- Show open04:20 -- Whatcha sippin’ on?07:37 -- Listener Clapback: Choose Your Own Musical16:30 -- Honor Yo’Self (and Respect Yo’ Time)28:50 -- Twerk Game Improper34:20 -- Bumper Stickers; Political thirst traps; Hall Passes41:46 -- Discussing the Padma Lakshmi book, Love, Loss and What We Ate44:15...2016-09-2557 min
The Swirl PodcastThe Magic’s in the MakeupThis week, our periods have started to sync. We learn that self-care is not always the fun stuff. We also talk about Alicia Keys’ choices and Kodi gets petty. We finally discuss Kodi’s astonishing weight loss and Ruby wants the details on how to harness that awesome. And, we clapback at people who want to touch our babies in the Q and Hey.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show NotesOpen --- 0:00Whatcha sippin’ on? --- 00:43Honor Yo’self --- 04:08At the movies --- 06:37The Magic’s in...2016-09-1845 min
The Swirl PodcastChasing the Chicken Finger DragonKodi and Ruby are thirsty and it is all Teyana Taylor’s fault. Ruby talks about her deep and bottomless true love, chicken fingers. What is happiness to you? We debate a study. Then, a Trump related Q and HEY, and a listener clap back, too. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a ride.Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show NotesOpen; Say What? Karaoke; Teyana Taylor slays the VMAs; Ruby recaps growing up --- 0:00Ruby wields cupcakes --- 6:45Whatcha sippin’ on? Living on the straight and narr...2016-09-1153 min
The Swirl PodcastDo Tow Trucks Need Tow Trucks?This week on the Swirl, we learn that Kodi doesn’t drink alone and how we feel about self-care. Kodi asks Ruby to explain parenting with a question that involves leashes. We learn about self-love by Mariah Carey’s example and we reward those of you who listen all the way through with our cover of an R. Kelly hit. Plus, find out what Jane did about that rude email.Show NotesWho's On First?Show open ("This is the Swirl")Whatcha sipping on? Kodi doesn't drink aloneThe Swirl on worthiness and self-careMariah Carey make...2016-09-0426 min
The Swirl PodcastGet On My LevelWhen two people love each other, they make a baby. This is Kodi and Ruby's baby. Welcome to the Swirl. In our debut, learn how these wildly divergent people ended up with a podcast.Show NotesMessing up our sign on / open ("This is the Swirl") Our differences (:30-)Whatcha sipping on? (3:55-)How we became friends (7:00-)Social media is a life saver (8:45-)Are selfies narcissistic? (10:15-)Q & Hey - Wedding etiquette (22:15-)Close ("You Get Nothing") (29:30)Don’t forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Produced by...2016-08-2829 min