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The UnMute PodcastEpisode 054: Robert Talisse on Overdoing DemocracyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Robert Talisse about the value of democracy, what it means to overdo democracy, what we should do instead, and so much more.
2020-05-051h 15The UnMute PodcastEpisode 053: Michael Burroughs on Children & AgencyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Michael Burroughs about child development, agency in children, holding children responsible, and so much more.
2020-05-0551 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 052: John Torrey on ReparationsMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher John Torrey about reparations, public apologies, what kind of justice is needed for African Americans, and so much more.
2020-05-0559 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 051: Ellie Anderson on The Divide in PhilosophyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Ellie Anderson about the continental/analytic divide, methodology, marginalization in the academy, and so much more.
2020-05-0557 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 050: Axelle Karera on Frantz FanonMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Axelle Karera about anti-colonial thought, Frantz Fanon, existentialism, and so much more.
2020-05-0549 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 049: Adam Hosein on DiscriminationMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Adam Hosein about theories of discrimination, inclusion, anti-discrimination norms, and so much more.
2020-05-0552 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 048: Monique Wonderly on GriefMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Monique Wonderly about attachment, grief and celebrities, what Not to say to the bereaved, and so much more.
2020-05-0543 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 047: Nic Bommarito on BuddhismMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Nic Bommarito about the aims of Buddhism, mental habits, karma, and so much more.
2020-05-0558 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 046: Rose Lenehan on Housing JusticeMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Rose Lenehan about housing justice, tenant unions, gentrification, and so much more.
2020-05-0549 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 045: Lindsey Stewart on Black JoyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Lindsey Stewart about Black Joy, Zora Neale Hurston, resistance and refusal, and so much more.
2020-05-0539 min
Down for WhateverUnlocking CreativityIn the fifth and final episode of Season 5, Myisha chats with her friend, musician and actress, Sharon Van Etten. Sharon talks about how her creative practice evolved from a time in her life where communicating about traumas she experienced was incredibly difficult. Music was a way to make the unconscious conscious and allowed her to process deep emotions. This is the final episode of Down for Whatever! Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com...
2020-01-2750 min
Down for WhateverReclaiming Sexual WorthIn episode 4 of this season, Myisha talks to Alyssa Kies, co-founder of a zine and Instagram account that aims to give readers the sex ed they wish they'd gotten. Alyssa shares her story of creating The Sex Issue as part of her process of healing from sexual assault. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.
2020-01-2756 min
Down for WhateverCreating A Shame Free ZoneIn this episode, Myisha speaks with fellow sexuality coach and author of Love, Lust and Romance in the Wake of #MeToo about The Shame Free Zone and her path to heal from incest and rape. They talk about the difficult process of becoming intimate with new partners while experiencing triggers and all the work that it took to allow her to talk so openly about her past. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com...
2020-01-2754 min
Down for WhateverFrom Social Sex to Consent CultureMyisha discusses the culture of silence we have around sexuality with Cindy Gallop and how her website aims to combat misinformation about what real world sex should be. Cindy believes that talking about sex and receiving accurate sexual information can radically decrease the incidence of sexual assault in the world. She also shares how MLNP has helped survivors reclaim their sexuality. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts...
2020-01-2756 min
Down for WhateverBecoming an Activist for PleasureIn this episode of Down for Whatever, Myisha speaks to activist, author and doula, . They discuss adrienne's path to reclaiming and prioritizing pleasure in her own life as well as her most recent book Pleasure Activism. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.
2020-01-2659 min
Down for WhateverRe-Imagining Survivor SexualityIt's the fifth and final season of Down for Whatever! Myisha discusses how this season came to be and the topic of re-imagining survivor sexuality. #metoo exposed so many stories of sexual assault and violence and this season aims to show what healing from these experiences looks like on a personal and cultural level. Guests include adrienne maree brown, Cindy Gallop and Sharon Van Etten. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off...
2020-01-2504 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 044: Laura Pérez on Seeing CorruptionMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Laura Pérez about visual experiences and social institutions, how is corruption inherent in our visual experiences, corruption and authenticity, and so much more.
2019-02-1145 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 043: Serena Parekh on RefugeesMyisha Cherry chats with Serena Parekh about refugees and statelessness, the harms of statelessness, our ethical obligations, and so much more.
2019-02-1139 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 042: Kathryn Norlock on Complaining & ShamingMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kathryn Norlock about complaining, its prohibitions, what it does, how to do it well, its connection to shaming, and so much more.
2019-02-1135 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 041: Yolonda Wilson on Health JusticeMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Yolonda Wilson about health disparities, factors that contribute to it, race, class, and medical treatment, health justice, and so much more.
2019-02-1145 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 040: Erin Tarver on Sports and IdentityMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Erin Tarver about sports fandom, hero worship vs mascotting, the logics of white supremacy and misogyny in sports, and so much more.
2019-02-1147 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 039: Kris Sealey on Bad FaithMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kris Sealey about decolonialism, the role of the stereotype, Bad Faith's subversive potential, and so much more.
2019-02-1141 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 038: Carrie Jenkins on Love & HappinessMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Carrie Jenkins about the nature of love and happiness, can you have one without the other, what is love-crafting in private and public, and so much more.
2019-02-1134 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 037: Michele Moody-Adams on Monuments & MemorialsMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Michele Moody-Adams about monuments and memorials, their similarities and differences, arguments for their destruction, the democratic possibilities of both, and so much more.
2019-02-1139 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 036: Colleen Murphy on ReconciliationMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Colleen Murphy about reconciliation, its connection with forgiveness, its role in transitional justice, and so much more.
2019-02-1137 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 035: Kate Manne on HIMpathyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kate Manne about over-sympathy for men, its connection to misogyny, why women are prone to it, some strategies to resist it, and so much more.
2019-02-1147 min
Down for WhateverQueen of SexIn the season finale of Season 4 of Down for Whatever one of Myisha's dreams came true! She interviewed , author and Staff Sexologist for . Good Vibrations is one of the pioneer sex toy shops designed to welcome women and encourage them to explore their sexuality. Myisha and Dr. Queen discuss the history of sex toys as well as where the industry is headed. Dr. Queen also answers a few audience questions which range from how to approach a crush to the best way to have sex when both partners have roomies to how to open up your relationship. Happy New Year! T...
2018-12-301h 39Down for WhateverSex Books for the HolidaysIn this very special episode of DFW, three of Myisha's previous guests read excerpts from their books. Kitty Chambliss reads from , Kristen Sollee reads from and Vanessa Cuccia reads from . Any one of these books would make an amazing gift for a loved one this holiday season. Need a gift for a gift exchange? Or maybe get all three for your personal sexy library!
2018-12-1331 minDown for WhateverSex TalkersIn this episode of DFW, Myisha interviews Alex Fine of . She and Myisha discuss what it's like to be a lifelong "sex talker", someone who is fascinated by sex and has made a career talking to others about sex. Alex talks about her relationship to the work "slut", the slut-shaming she endured as a kid, and how she has integrated her sexuality and her feminism into a sex toy brand that is focused on decreasing the pleasure gap. Listen for a discount code at the end to try one of Dame's products!
2018-12-021h 09Down for WhateverThe Gender Swapping CoupleMyisha interviews two sex coaches in training, Tama and David, who participated in a month-long (almost) gender swap where they dressed in the other's gendered clothing and performed gender as the other. From shaving to not shaving, from no makeup to makeup, this couple experimented with what it means to "act like a man" and "act like a woman" in this world. They both learned so much as a result! Tama and David were inspired by Peggy Orenstein's book Girls & Sex. Check it out.
2018-11-0559 min
Dirty Black Girl: The PodcastEpisode 6: The Importance of Black FatherhoodMyisha and special guest Mac unpack their experiences growing up without fathers, healing from absent fatherhood and their perspectives on Black Fatherhood .
2018-11-041h 18Down for WhateverVibrations of PleasureMyisha interviews Katy Zvolerin, Director of Public Relations at . Katy worked her way up from a copywriter in the 90s where she wrote product descriptions of pleasure products and sex toys. She and Myisha talk through a few of Adam & Eve's top sellers and innovative toys. Myisha weighs the pros and cons of each toy and encourages exploration of all that sex toys have to offer. Listeners can enjoy 50% off just about any item with a promo code revealed in the episode.
2018-10-1647 minDown for WhateverDigisexuality and The Future of SexMyisha chats with her new friend Rogue Bit about the possibilities of sex mediated through technology. They discuss what digital sex looks like now and what might it look like in the future. They also talk about how the gaming space can be a place for sexual exploration and boundary pushing when it comes to gender and sexual expression. Myisha references a piece she wrote about digisexuality, and you can read it .
2018-09-301h 07Down for WhateverStraight Dating Post #Meetoo Myisha chats with the founder of , Maceo Keeling. They talk about masculinity and modern dating conundrums including what it's like out there for straight folks dating in the wake of #metoo. Spoiler alert: it's complicated! Maceo's work centers around giving people the tools to think critically about their relationships and improve them through communication and consent. He's also on his own personal quest to be more intentional about his sexual and gender expression.
2018-09-201h 00Down for WhateverMolly Brenner Is Not ComingMyisha chats with the creator of a one-woman comedy show about never having an orgasm. is a comedic journey through Molly Brenner's experience with a very common occurrence for women: anorgasmia, or lack of orgasm. She also tackles growing up being very sexually curious, vaginismus and some of the common sexual milestones that she never got to experience, all with a comedic twist!
2018-08-3150 minDown for WhateverThe Sexuality Doula: A Conversation with Ev'yan WhitneyCan selfies be sexually empowering? Myisha's newest guest thinks so! is a sexuality doula and sex educator who wants to create a world with more sexually liberated women. Ev'yan is the creator of the blog and hosts her own podcast called . She and Myisha talk about what it means to be sexually liberated and Ev'yan's own experience of stepping into her sexual power and how she helps women do the same.
2018-08-141h 06Down for WhateverDFW Live at The AssemblyMyisha chats with the foundress of , Meika Hollendar at in San Francisco. The Assembly is a clubhouse for women and Myisha helped organize their first sexual wellness event. Myisha interviewed Meika about what it was like to start a sexual wellness brand geared specifically towards women and the motivation behind writing her book, . Meika and Myisha then answer some amazing questions from the audience.
2018-07-0250 minDirty Black Girl: The PodcastEpisode 4: Black Folks, Kink and alternative relationshipsEmani and Myisha talk fantasies, Kink and and alternative relationships.
2018-07-011h 14Down for WhateverFive Stages of MasculinityMyisha speaks with about his Five Stages of Masculinity theoretical model. They talk about what the future of masculinity could be as well as how to discuss masculinity with folks who are at the various stages. Joseph also opens up about what masculinity has meant to him and how that has changed over time. Other topics explored include intersectionality and Rupaul's Drag Race!
2018-06-151h 07Down for WhateverDFW Live at Otherwild LA: A Conversation with Hex HudoshMyisha discusses gender and how that has been expressed throughout Hex's life as she has identified formerly as a gay man and now as a woman. Myisha and Hex explore gender performance and what that means in everyday life as well as in drag. They also talk about the degrees of safety one can expect as they express a gender that is atypical. Hex shares how her gender is often misunderstood in relationships and how race intersects with her gender expression.
2018-05-2343 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode: 034 Andrea Pitts on Indigenous Resistance to NeoliberalismMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Andrea Pitts about neoliberalism, how it uniquely affects indigenous communities, projects of resistance, Latinx philosophy, and so much more.
2018-05-1439 minDown for WhateverAll About the Pelvic FloorMyisha interviews , a pelvic floor physical therapist based in San Francisco. Dr. Gelman shares with Myisha the most common concerns her patients have, including painful sex or sexual difficulties, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help address these concerns. They also go over what the pelvic floor is, how it's connected to the rest of the body and what you should (or shouldn't) be doing to keep it healthy.
2018-05-031h 01Down for WhateverThe Poly Amish AtheistThe newest episode of DFW is called The Poly Amish Atheist. With a title like that I bet you can guess what Myisha will be discussing with her guest, Kenneth who is kind enough to dive deep into his restrictive religious roots and their impact on his sex life. Sex and religion often have a complicated relationship and many people find themselves in conflict over the kind of sex they want and the sex that they believe they should be having according to their faith. Kenneth does such a great job at parsing out what that conflict looked like for h...
2018-04-171h 04Down for WhateverDating While DommeEver wonder what the romantic lives of sex workers might be like? Myisha speaks with of about her dating life and how being a professional dominatrix and sex worker impacts how she dates. Myisha and Lucy talk about the assumptions that people have about Lucy's sex life and ways for vanilla folks to handle sensitive questions they may have when dating a sex worker. They also get into race, outsider status and the power of being weird.
2018-03-1252 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 033: Adrienne Martin on HopeMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Adrienne Martin about the nature of hope, why we should hope in humanity, differences and connections between hope, faith, and motivation, and much more.
2018-03-1227 minDown for WhateverFemme at PlayIt's DFW's fourth season and the amazingly sexy stories continue! This season's guests are truly mind-blowing. One such guest is who identifies as a submissive, a woman of color and a queer, fat femme. In this episode, Laura Luna and Myisha discuss what all of that means in the context of attending play parties which are events where people can engage safely in BDSM and kink. Laura Luna gives advice to those who might want to attend a play party for the first time and gets into what types of spaces feel the most comfortable for her. This episode is sp...
2018-02-0542 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 032: Kyle Whyte on Indigenous Resilience and Environmental ChangeMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kyle Whyte about climate injustice, settler colonialism, anthropogenic environmental change, Indigenous resilience, and much more.
2018-02-0531 minDown for WhateverDown for Whatever Holiday SpecialThis episode of Down for Whatever is Myisha's gift to you because she knows you like to hear stories of discovery and empowerment, AND you also like to hear people describe the sex they're having. This holiday special features two stories that are sure to please! The first story is told by and the second is told by . Myisha met Taylor and Jupiter at Woodhull Sexual freedom Summit last year and they shared their stories of sex/erotic experiences they each had while attending sex conferences.
2018-01-0417 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 031: Serene Khader on Cross-Border Feminist SolidarityMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Serene Khader about transnational feminism, solidarity, neoliberalism and women in the global south, writng advice, and so much more.
2017-12-2156 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 030: Winston Thompson on Educational JusticeMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Winston Thompson about justice and education, potential and formation, charter schools, decolonizing the curriculm, and more.
2017-12-0830 minDown for WhateverThe Dominant WomanMyisha interviews professional female dominant . Dia has been providing professional domination services for years and she recently founded with her co-founder (who will also guest on DFW later). Their conversation includes the pros and cons of working at a dungeon vs going solo, some of the misconceptions about what it means to be a pro-dom and the intersectionality of being an Asian-American in the BDSM world. Myisha also takes a listener question about low desire and having a partner whose penis is just too big!
2017-11-1359 minDown for WhateverNaked on the InternetMyisha interviews Tina Horn of the podcast. They discuss watching porn with friends, how the act watching porn can be a form of rebellion against the state, why you should pay for porn and the trappings of whore-shaming in this digital world. Will we all end up naked on the Internet???
2017-10-1957 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 029: Wendy Salkin on Informal RepresentationMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Wendy Salkin about informal representation, its powers, duties, and problems, Du Bois & Coates on the issue, and more.
2017-10-0335 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 028: David Livingstone Smith on DehumanizationMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher David Livingstone Smith about dehumanization, it's history, the role of race in dehumanizing practices, how monsters are made, and more.
2017-08-3141 minDown for WhateverThe Dominant ManThis month's episode of DFW is with Lifestyle Dominant, Master Severyn Kain. Severyn and Myisha talk about what people in the vanilla (or non-kink) world get wrong about BDSM and what exactly one should expect when seeking out the services of a professional dominant. Severyn also explains some of his fetishes and how he thinks they originated. Listen now! It's a great conversation and a lot more fun to listen to than some of the other conversations about dominant men in the world right now who are actin' like fools. (Ahem) Myisha has launched a Patreon campaign and needs your su...
2017-08-191h 01Down for WhateverOrgasm In MotionMyisha discusses erotic fitness with fellow sex coach, Sarah Martin. Erotic fitness combines sex and sensuality with working out. Sarah reveals how she got into erotic fitness, which for her includes orgasmic running, play fighting and pole fitness, and how fitness has a symbiotic relationship with sexual function. Listen and learn how you can change your response to working out from a "hell no!" to a "fuck yeah!". For more information visit Sarah's website at goodsexlifestyle.com.
2017-07-101h 07The UnMute PodcastEpisode 027: Lori Gruen on PrisonsMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Lori Gruen about carceral spaces, teaching philosophy in prisons, the animal, prisoner, and blacks analogy, is animal rights for white people, and much more.
2017-06-1441 minDown for WhateverLoving Sex All Over AgainMyisha's guest on this episode of DFW, Judith, is someone who was faced with physical limitations after a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Judith shares what she went through, how she identified specific sexual issues she could tackle through modifications and even discusses how she managed online dating and expanded her sexual repertoire with a disability.
2017-06-121h 05The UnMute PodcastEpisode 026: Elizabeth Barnes on Disability and Well-BeingMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Elizabeth Barnes about theories of disability, abnormal bodies and a flourishing life, diabilty pride, valuing disability, and much more.
2017-05-1747 minDown for WhateverDr. CuddleThis episode of DFW features an interview with , who is (among other things) a professional . Myisha and Dr. Alkan discuss the different types of non-sexual touch, why consent is so important for sexual health and how patriarchy impacts all of our sex lives. We tend to underestimate the power of touch and we have very specific ways that we are supposed to engage in touch with others. There is also often an expectation that non-sexual touch will lead to sex. Myisha's conversation with Dr. Yoni explores how we can all expand our ability to give and receive different types of touch con...
2017-05-011h 04The UnMute PodcastEpisode 025: Cassie Herbert on Risky SpeechMyisha Cherry chats with philosoher Cassie Herbert about risky speech, the difference between accusations and reports, how to respond to accounts of racism, sexism, etc, and much more.
2017-04-0529 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 024: Larry Blum on Teaching RaceMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Larry blum about teaching race, dealing with guilt and resentment in the classroom, teaching race in a Trump era, and much more.
2017-04-0448 minDown for WhateverYou, Me and HeIn this episode of DFW, Myisha interviews Kitty Chambliss, the founder of . Kitty has been practicing ethical nonmonogamy for over 12 years and is currently married and living with with her husband and her boyfriend. Take a listen to hear all about how Kitty came to create a life with two men that she loves and with whom she gets to share her life.
2017-04-031h 04Down for WhateverLooking for MagicIn this episode of Down for Whatever, Myisha interviews her friend Bahman who decided over a year ago to abstain from partnered sex until he finds a true connection. They discuss what it's like to be a gay man in San Francisco who doesn't hook up, how Bahman came to make this decision and what he does to manage his sexual energy. They also get into some state of the world stuff too.
2017-03-0659 minDown for WhateverForeplayIn this Season 3 preview episode, Myisha discusses what's new in episodes to come with DFW editor Michael Ulrich. They'll give you some behind-the-scenes insight into how the show is made and why they do it. Myisha also shares some tips for surviving Valentine's Day no matter where you are in your dating life.
2017-02-0626 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 023: Tommie Shelby on Dark GhettosMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Tommie Shelby about dark ghettos, integration, single black mothers, the moral permissibility of crime, hip-hop, and much more.
2017-02-0136 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 022: John Corvino on HomosexualityMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher John Corvino about homosexuality, traditional marriage, religious liberty and discrimination, being out in academia, and so much more.
2016-12-2826 minDown for WhateverPoly, Wanna Triad?In the Season Two Finale of Down for Whatever, Myisha interviews friends of hers. B & C are a married couple who have been polyamorous for over 17 years, which just so happens to be how long they've been married. They discuss how they decided to be poly, their personal reasons for it and the process for coming out as poly to their friends and family.
2016-12-051h 11The UnMute PodcastEpisode 021: Denise James on Political IllusionsMyisha cherry chats with philosopher Denise James about Political Illusions, Lorraine Hansberry, the problem of integration, dying cities, and much more.
2016-12-0355 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 020: Post-Election Panel on Trump and the Age of IgnoranceMyisha Cherry chats with Meena Krishnamurthy and Rachel McKinnon about their reactions to the election, ignorance during the election season, how to overcome and survive ignornace, the future role of the media as vehicles of knowledge, and so much more.
2016-11-1639 minDown for WhateverThe Intimate WomanThis month's guest on Down for Whatever is , who is a sexologist and sex coach in Singapore. This is Part Two of DFW's two-part series on sex coaching and gender. Myisha and Dr. Martha discuss vaginismus, orgasmic yoga and defining their own femininity. This discussion couldn't come at a better time! It is clear that there is much work to be done when it comes to understanding the experiences of women and unraveling the concept of femininity.
2016-11-0757 minDown for WhateverThe Intimate ManMyisha interviews fellow sex coach, Jeanson Benoit of , about masculinity and the sexual issues for which men are likely to seek sex coaching. Beliefs that men hold about masculinity can sometimes be the barriers to a fulfilling sex life. Jeanson and Myisha discuss ways to break free from some of the unhelpful messages we get about what it means to be a man, and he shares how his own experience with overcoming sexual difficulties led him to pursue a career in sex coaching.
2016-10-0350 minDown for WhateverFinding The DMyisha celebrates her birthday month and the purity of her sign's mascot, the Virgin by speaking with her guest Sara who was a virgin until the age of 32! Sara is delightful, open about incredibly vulnerable things and now has a son who she's educating to be feminist af. Her story shows that there's more to virgins and virginity than some may think, and sometimes sex is worth waiting for when it means your ready, willing and able.
2016-09-0659 min
The UnMute PodcastEpisode 019: Paul C. Taylor on Black AestheticsMyisha Cherry chats with Philosopher Paul C. Taylor about black invisibility, art and politics, authenticity and cultural appropriation, beauty and race, and much more.
2016-09-0241 minDown for WhateverFree To Be You and MeMyisha interviews her guest Chas about being trans. In this episode, they discuss growing up in Louisiana, being black in San Francisco right now and transitioning with testosterone. This conversation helps to expand what it means to be trans and make the world a little more free for you and me.
2016-08-0157 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 018: Linda Alcoff on WhitenessMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher, Linda Alcoff, about white exceptionalism, white double consciousness, the future of whiteness, and much more.
2016-07-1537 minDown for WhateverLearning To SexMyisha interviews Catt Small, who developed an app-based sex education game called . With SenseU, Catt offers an enlightened alternative to the misinformation a lot of us get from school, family and religion. They discuss how a game can allow people to learn ways to have difficult conversations and confront their beliefs in a consequence-free environment. This is not your everyday sex education!
2016-07-0558 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 017: Tom Digby on MasculinityMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Tom Digby about masculinity and militarism, rape culture, the gender war, cultural programming, and more.
2016-06-1029 minDown for WhateverThe Vagina DialoguesTwo women. Two vaginas. All talk. On this episode of Down for Whatever, Myisha discusses vaginas with her friend Alex who is a nurse and major advocate of lady parts. They cover the basics like hygiene and anatomy, but also get into some advanced topics like childbirth and female ejaculation.
2016-06-0355 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 016: Nancy Bauer on PornographyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher, Nancy Bauer, about pornography, the sexiness of taboos, feminism and porn, hookup culture, and more.
2016-05-1644 minDown for WhateverSpiritual SexMyisha interviews Vanessa Cuccia, creator and founder of
Chakrubs, a beautiful sex toy line made from
crystals! Vanessa shares the story behind Chakrubs
and her unique path to sexual bliss. Learn how integrating a
spiritual practice into your sex life can deepen your experience of
your own sexuality.
2016-05-021h 06The UnMute PodcastEpisode 015: Jose´ Mendoza on Immigration
Myisha Cherry chats with José Mendoza about whiteness and immigration, open borders, the myth surrounding Mexican immigration, 'alien' and 'illegals' discourse, and so much more.
2016-04-1145 minDown for WhateverFull Bodily AutonomyMyisha talks with her friend Tori about her experiences as a stripper in San Francisco and her career as a sex worker in Australia. They also discuss Tori's advocacy efforts and the state of sex worker rights and empowerment both here and abroad.
2016-04-031h 07The UnMute PodcastEpisode 014: Luvell Anderson on SlursMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Luvell Anderson about slurs, swearing, the N-Word, appropriating language, and racial humor.
2016-03-0131 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 013: Meena Krishnamurthy on DistrustMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Meena Krishnamurthy about Martin Luther King jr. and political distrust, the global poor, and a phenomena known as "misidentification".
2016-02-0139 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 012: Chike Jeffers on W.E.B. DuboisMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Chike Jeffers about double consciousness, Dubois' predictions, Black art, Dubois and Booker T. Debate, race, and more.
2015-12-2925 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 011: Chike Jeffers on Black ThoughtMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Chike Jeffers about africana philosophy, Ethiopian political philosophy, black life and black solidarity in Canada, and why we need black Canadian philosophy.
2015-12-2837 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 010: Joel Reynolds on DisabilityMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Joel Reynolds about the stigmas and oppressions surrounding disability, technology and mortality, 'inspiration porn', and sex and disability.
2015-12-1141 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 009: Kristie Dotson on IgnoranceMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher Kristie Dotson about ignorance, problems facing black girls, academic passing, and black feminist thought.
2015-10-2147 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 008: David McClean on MoneyMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher, David McClean, on money and the philosophical life, hip-hop culture and materialism, occupy wall street, and why what happens on wall street matters to the poor.
2015-10-1938 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 007: Vanessa Wills on MarxismMyisha Cherry chats with philosopher, Vanessa Wills, on marxism and its misconceptions, and what today's social movements can learn from marxist thought.
2015-08-1732 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 006: Rachel McKinnon on Allies & Active BystandersMyisha Cherry chats with Philosopher Rachel McKinnon about what is ally culture and its problems, how we can become active bystanders, why blogs are as informative as books, and more.
2015-07-1429 minThe UnMute PodcastEpisode 005: Amir Jaima on Philosophy and LiteratureMyisha Cherry chats with Philosopher, Amir Jaima, about what philosophy can learn from literature, what makes black literature so philosophically rich, Why is Toni Morrison a philosopher, and more.
2015-06-0935 minDown for WhateverYou're Never Too Old to SexMyisha speaks with Lynn Brown Rosenberg about her book, in which Lynn details how she ended up watching porn and meeting up with men from sex chat websites for the first time in her life at 70 years of age.
2015-03-1755 minDown for WhateverSo You Wanna Make Some Porn?Happy Valentine's Day!
On the return episode of Down for Whatever, Myisha speaks with her first west coast guest, Renny. He's done a porn or twenty in his day and has some insight into what to expect should you want to break into the field.
2015-02-141h 12Down for WhateverCool Mom
Not everyone can discuss sex and the potential perils of intimate relationships with their parents. In this episode, Myisha discusses interracial relationships, sex, feminism and violence against women with her mom who she discovers is effortlessly cool.
2014-09-091h 02Down for WhateverDating Tips for OverthinkersEver feel like you are completely missing dating signs and signals that everyone else seems to know and understand? Myisha's guest, Michael Leviton helps demystify some common dating habits and explains how to make your approach to dating work for you.
2014-08-0853 minDown for WhateverJeremiah's FOMOMyisha interviews a straight male (!). Jeremiah shares his exprience with dating multiple women and the challenges that can arise in the modern dating landscape.
2014-07-091h 03Down for WhateverFeminism Is the New BlackMyisha interviews feminist scholar and founder of Slutist, Kristen Korvette. Kristen gives us the skinny on 4th Wave Feminism, how to ethically watch porn, and pointers for how to own your feminism.
2014-05-311h 12
Down for WhateverMr. T Tells AllIn the very first episode of Down for Whatever (!), Myisha and Mr. T discuss the joys of multiple forms of sexual and gender expression all wrapped up in one body. We explore everything from bondage and sex work to foreskin and drag.
Note that audio for Mr. T isn't stellar, but I'm learning by doing folks. He more than makes up for this with mad sex appeal.
2014-04-2347 min