Biracial Unicorns

In this episode we offer up our reviews on the Netflix movie, American Son directed by Kenny Leon and starring Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee. The film is based on the Broadway play of the same name and the playwright Christopher Demos-Brown, also wrote the film. Thanks to Sara of NutritionInColor for the suggestion!

Warning, Audio Review Contains Spoilers

We briefly talk about NOT talking about New Year's Resolutions before we plunge into our review of American Son. This week we break away from our usual format and put on our “theater people hat" and dissect the American Son movie.

This movie has NUMEROUS relevant themes and topics that ultimately boils down to race. We also share our thoughts ranging from why they adapted this play to film, who should see this movie, and would we recommend it.

We skipped getting mad at the internet this week and go straight into our Happy Place!!* Hint*** This week has fashion and sci-fi icons!!!

Happy New Year, Unicorns! Be safe out there and we’ll see you in 20-freakin-20!----

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

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In this week's minisode we talk Star Wars - specifically the force. Whether you're a jedi, a sith lord, or a biracial unicorn you gotta master the force to be successful.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

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In this episode we discuss why Christmas isn't all joy and cookies.

With a week till Christmas we wanted to take a moment and address why this might NOT be “the most wonderful time of the year”.

Weather you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a vitamin D deficiency, or the flu, this time of year with less sunshine and long cold nights physically takes a toll on your body. We are also aware that those of us who suffer year-round with depression can easily isolate themselves during this time of year.

We next spend some time talking about consumer culture. We share ideas on how to consume less and appreciate more (while realizing we have a lot to learn on the matter).

Our next points deal with people who are coping with loss/disconnection with family and those who are still healing from trauma. The holiday season seems to focus itself around being together with family, but we recognize that in itself can be changeling.

Lastly, and not to be overlooked, we want to create space for those Unicorns who just DON’T celebrate Christmas. We want to encourage those listening to not exclude but to be mindful of those who do not celebrate Christmas. Anytime you can make an excuse to have people over, make special plans, or even write a special message to a friend…you should take it, no holiday required.

As we “Get Mad at The Internet”, we couldn’t pass up talking about a VERY divisive issue…. Christmas music!! Where do you stand?

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

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In this episode we talk about all the feelings we have about musicals.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

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In this episode we talk about adoption, specifically interracial/transracial adoption and what parallels we see for people of mixed race.

Today we really go out of our comfort zone as we discuss transracial adoption. In this episode we focus mainly on domestic adoption and it’s impact on racial identity.

Our initial interest stemmed from the parallels we saw between those adoptive by parents outside of their race and people who are mixed. We were also inspired by Angela Tucker (a WOC adopted by white parents) and her documentary (and web series). In these we saw an overlap of the feeling of tokenism, code switching, and struggles with identity.

We transition into asking the question; is adopting outside your own race promote “racial genocide”? We briefly talk about the history of adoption in America and how that affects some the views of adopting outside of your own race.

As we wrap up we ask the question, is transracial adoption on “The White List”? Why does it seem that POC who adopt do not get the same exposure?

In our next segment of Getting Mad at The Internet we discuss Fitbit. Has Fitbit been lying to us???

As always we end in our Happy Place, this week involves climbing mountains and fashion statements?? Listen and find out.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

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In this episode we talk Ewan McGregor, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Dani's celebrity crush type.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

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In this episode we share some of our tips for having those difficult, uncomfortable conversations at Thanksgiving dinner.

Just in time for Thanksgiving this week we diplomatically discuss having difficult conversations with your family. We recognize that though some may find family gatherings uplifting and relaxing others do not share that experience. I’m sure many of us can recall our first real lesson on dinner etiquette( besides no elbows on the table), “ Do not discuss, politics or religion at the dinner table.” This week we encourage our listeners to rebel against small and superficial conversations, in hopes to deepen our relationships with our family members.

We first discuss why, why even have these uncomfortable conversations, does the “reward” match the effort? While answering this question we touch on the issue of echo chambers and the dangers of remaining silent on issues ie; sexism, xenophobic, bigotry.

Switching gears from why into HOW we have these uncomfortable conversations brings up two possible types of heavy conversations, healing or bridging. This particular episode we are focusing more on bridging conversations.

We move onto a suggestive guideline that we hope you find helpful in navigating these uncomfortable conversations. A few points of the guideline are, assuming good intentions , staying calm, choosing your battles ahead of time, and having your support system for afterwards!!

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Dani and Dameca getting mad! This week’s Mad At Internet segment is VERY on theme. Hint Happy Ungrateful Tuesday!!

As always we end with our Happy Place, this week consist of trendy alien comics and audio books?? Make sure to listen for details.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

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Minisode time! This week we talk about dating - specifically first and worst dates. Do you have a dating story to share? Drop us a line.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

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For our one year anniversary, we took a listener question episode to Instagram Live.

It’s been ONE YEAR for the Biracial Unicorns Podcast and we celebrated with an Instagram Live question and answer!! We have gathered some amazing listener questions over the past couple of months and answered them over the span of two Instagram Live episodes. Here are some of the questions we answered:

Being biracial, have you ever been mistaken for another race you’re not apart of? 

Do you have any tips on raising children who don't present as black in a way that keeps them connected with their black heritage? 

What is your opinion on these hate groups protesting on the streets in America?  Should it be allowed because of our freedoms to peacefully protest and free speech? Or should it be banned, therefore opening doors for the government to step in and stop all kinds of freedoms. 

As a young mixed girl growing up did you struggle with your

My daughter was at the park a few days ago playing with some little black girls and loved their hair (braided with beads). She was asking when she can have hair like that. I wasn’t sure how to respond. Her hair is too short right now anyway so it’s not an issue yet, but I want to teach her well from the beginning and am apparently terrible at figuring out how to do that with a barely 3 year old. Any advice for navigating that conversation?

How do I raise biracial children to be proud of their heritage, and not just feel like they may not belong because they aren’t “enough” of something?

What do you think about non Latinx people celebrating [dia de los muertos]?

Of course we can’t do an episode without ending with our happy place! We won’t give it away but it’s very cultured this week, pinkies out.

Bonus listen ALL the way to the end of the eposide for the premier of our theme song with lyrics by it’s creator Josef Scott!!

Check out Mab Graves on Instagram.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

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This week we break minisode format to talk about one of our favorite ghosts - la llorona.

Join us on Instagram Live @biracialunicorns this Saturday (11/2/19) at 10am Mountain Daylight Time for a live recording of next week's episode.

Thanks to Josef Scott of Citizens of Tape City for our theme music and Dollipop Art for our podcast artwork - you can find her on instagram @dollipop.art.

We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic you'd like us to cover on the show, drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (505) 585-1808.

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. We're now on twitter as @biracialmagic so catch us there too.

Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better tell your friends to listen. :D

Find out more at https://biracialunicorns.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.