Biracial Unicorns

In this episode we take on a topic suggestion from listener Tabitha - "when you aren't enough for your culture." For us, this really resonates since we've both experienced being told we "talk white" or "act white." We try to dissect what "white things" (vs "black/brown thing") are and why we see them that way. We also recognize that it's not limited to those of us who are biracial - all people of color who are products of colonialism may struggle with this too. We also geek out a bit about cosplay and horror movies as we can't take anything too seriously. Be sure to drop us a line and let us know about your experiences with this topic (and we might share it on an upcoming episode).

Also, our happy places this week devolve into another fandom mini-discussion because we just can't help it.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

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For our 10th episode, we try to take on a pretty huge topic - Disney and race by focusing on just a few movies followed by our hot take on the upcoming live action Aladdin film.

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3:18...We share our first moments when we discovered something was off with Disney movies.

7:20...Costumes/cosplay!

12:48...Peter Pan

16:38...Lady and the Tramp

19:03...The Little Mermaid

33:16...The Lion King

39:37...Pocahontas

46:06...Mulan

50:28...Moana

56:22...Live Action Aladdin

1:08:13...Overall impacts of Disney

1:19:31...and we wrap up with our happy places.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

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In this episode we revisit the subject of friendship with a specific focus on (5:20) female friendships and...

6:11...the "trend" of female friendships (Galentines Day),

11:55...our own female friendships,

18:48....the idea if we need female friendships,

32:35....and the complexities of female friendships and issues.

54:07...As always, we wrap up with our happy places.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

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

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we discuss allies on and off of social media.

4:29...we share a listener question about being an ally on social media...

6:00...lots of feelings about social media...

19:00...Dameca shares a list of how to be a good ally that we break down...

19:32...1-understanding your privlege...

22:46...2-listen and do your homework...

25:44...3-speak up but not over...

27:41...4-you'll make mistakes, apologize when you do...

35:50...5-ally is a verb...

42:11...Dameca's Ferdinand theory...

51:50...and we wrap up with our happy places.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

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

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode we switch up the format to talk with Wild Humans' Julian Wild - singer, songwriter, biracial unicorn.

1:29...snippet of the song "Hearts in Winter" from Wild Humans' self-titled album;

2:20...we welcome Julian Wild to the show and find out a bit about him...

3:07..."What are you?"...

7:07...what growing up as a biracial unicorn was like ...

16:33...and how that impacts being a musican...

21:04...Julian asks us about being biracial and racial fatigue...

28:41...how he defines/describes his music...

35:21...who is his target audience...

39:05...the line between musician/music for listeners/fans...

47:38...Julian's advice for upcoming POC/mixed race musicians;

49:48...and we wrap up by each sharing a happy place (music, book, and videos!).

Be sure to check out Julian's album - Wild Humans on spotify or wherever you get your music! You can also check out Wild Humans on facebook or instagram for more information.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

In this episode we start to delve into the world of colorism ...

5:40...this week's launching point: "Can races be racist against themselves?,"

6:53...define colorism and look at the history,

11:37...take a global view of colorism (of course with a heavy comparison to colorism in the US),

22:56...talk about our own experiences with colorism,

35:44...ponder steps to overcoming colorism, discuss our issues with "colorblindism," and Dani rants about the race as a social construct,

50:23...have a mini rant about colorism in the Lion King,

52:44...our happy places! Including a slightly longer geek out about some pop culture.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts or even better - steal your friend's phone and subscribe so they have to listen. :D

Happy new year! In this episode we are trying to clear the docket with some "easy" questions...

1:11 ...but first we lament the passage of time...

8:05 Do you wear sunscreen/suncream?;...

12:21 Can I touch your hair?;...

20:58 Can I say the N word?;...

31:00 Do you date outside of your race?;...

32:56 What should I call you? Black? African American? Hispanic? Latino? Latinx? Chicano? (Racial terms);...

38:28 What box do you check on forms?;...

42:18 Do you feel that being mixed has benefits?;...

45:38 What's the difference between racist and having racial bias?;..

50:24 Don't all lives matter?;...

59:10 ...and our first happy places of 2019!

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D

Happy holidays! In this episode we...

3:30 ...share holiday travel plans;

7:50 ...talk about winter holidays;...

13:10 ...lightly touch on the religious aspects of Christmas ...

16:41...explore some of Saint Nicholas's history (and, uh, Black Pete),...

26:22...and look at our favorite holiday movies and deep dive into the problems with Hallmark Chirstmas Movies;...

56:16 ...share our happy places this week. Spoiler: Dani gets too vulnerable for her own liking.

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D

In this episode we...

3:21 ...lament our overuse of technology;

6:30 ...address a question about enjoying art/entertainment from a culture outside your own;

20:40 ...discuss cultural appropriation by members of the dominant culture (read: white people)...

29:22...and members of different marginalized cultures appropriating each other...

44:24...and acknowledge how murky it all can be;

56:21 ...share our happy places this week. Spoiler: Dameca may be vying for a sponsorship deal. ;)

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].

Like us on facebook or follow us on instagram to join in on the discussion - we're @biracialunicorns. Please review us wherever you get your podcasts. :D