BWT: But We're Together with Wes and Darlene

BWT: But We're Together with Wes and Darlene

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BWT: But We're Together with Wes and Darlene episodes

  • Lessons from a Decade

    In this episode, we reflect on our biggest lessons learned over the decade ending with 2019, and we use the concept of the "wellness wheel" to create a handy protocol to examine different areas of our lives: social, spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional. Let us know your biggest lessons of the last ten years by messaging us on social media to continue the conversation. 

    56 min
  • How to Manage Stress in 2019

    Darlene and Wes discuss rocky passages in their close relationships due to the recent political climate, and assess what their responsibilities are in navigating toward a healthier future. 

    You can support this podcast: Donate at https://anchor.fm/bwt (and click the purple "Support this Podcast" button). 

    51 min
  • 30 Years of Prison: Bille Palmer Interview

    There's no way to entirely capture - or even touch on - what Bille Palmer has experienced over 30 years in prison, but we do capture a better understanding of our prison and penal system in our time together. Bille is Darlene's cousin who was arrested for kidnapping and robbery and tried as an adult at age 17. He is now free after lobbying for his freedom and his case, currently under review, may change the law from here on out. 

    45 min
  • Recommitting to Real Talk - Episode 1, Season 2

    In this episode, we talk about why I was bothered that Darlene didn't embrace the podcast Still Processing that I introduced her to on a recent roadtrip, and what that revealed about the white privilege and the pervasiveness of white supremacy, even in a committed interracial relationship.  It gets real, y'all! 

    46 min
  • How a Road Trip to Oakland Made BWT More Authentic
    In this episode, we react to an episode of the Still Processing Podcast where Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris discuss Black Panther with their guest Ta-Nehisi Coates. 
    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/podcasts/still-processing-we-sink-our-claws-into-black-panther-with-ta-nehisi-coates.html
    We also discuss Sigmund Freud's theory of the uncanny. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny 
    We also bring up bell hooks' discussions of whiteness in Teaching to Trangress.
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    46 min
  • I Read My Wife the News - December 15
    PG & E: violating the law?; Brexit or Not; Trump Family Tax Scheme; Shepherd Finds Dinosaur Bones; Catholic Priests condemns Teen's Suicide, during the funeral; Katie Taylor Claims Women's Boxing Title; US Looted Philippines Church 100 Year Ago - Stolen Bells Returned at Last; Biggest Wedding in India.
    California commission finds PG&E falsified records for years - CNN
    Confused about what happened with Brexit? Here’s your cheat sheet. - BBC News US
    Tenants today are reportedly still paying for a Trump family tax scheme from the 1990s - Vox
    How a South African shepherd found a dinosaur graveyard - BBC News US
    PG&E workers found damaged tower and bullet holes near Camp Fire origin site - CNN
    Catholic priest at teenager's funeral condemns suicide - BBC News US
    Katie Taylor beats Eva Wahlstrom to defend world titles in New York - BBC News US
    US returns looted Balangiga church bells to Philippines - BBC News US
    India’s richest man throws the wedding to end all weddings, with Beyonce and Hillary in attendance - Los Angeles Times
    33 min
  • The Christmas Episode
    Darlene and Wes reminisce about Christmas holidays past and ruminate on the deepest meanings of this cultural landmark: should kids be told Santa is real or not? Pet peeves on this holiday? How to deal with loss around the holiday, and more.
    50 min
  • Choosing Las Vegas
    Join us as we discuss our recent getaway to Las Vegas, including our experiences with karaoke, Cirque du Soleil, sushi, Clark County Wetlands, slots, shopping and more.
    34 min
  • Tribute to Aretha
    In this episode, we discuss how the music and personality of Aretha Franklin has affected us. More so, Darlene, but Wes, too. We listen to clips from the House that Jack Built, Respect, and Rocksteady, in addition to a live performance with Smokey Robinson on Soul Train.
    34 min
  • I Read My Wife the News - Aug 5
    In this episode, Darlene reacts to the California fires, Trump's dump on Lebron, loose goats, and more.
    Venezuelan President survives apparent drone assassination attempt - CNN
    https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/04/americas/venezuela-maduro/index.html
    California's deadly Carr fire started by flat tire - Axios
    How the Carr Fire became one of the most destructive fires in California history - Vox
    President Trump bashes LeBron James over recent interview - ESPN
    http://time.com/money/5330948/teachers-summer-jobs/
    Venezuelan President survives apparent drone assassination attempt - CNN
    11 children rescued from filthy compound with little food or water - ABC News
    A Brief History Of MoviePass's Spectacular Rise And Fall - BuzzFeed News
    118 goats escaped into an Idaho neighborhood. Internet fame ensued. - Idaho Statesman
    After fundraiser goes viral, Georgetown awards gay valedictorian full scholarship - NBC News
    40 California Hospital Employees Lost Their Homes In A Wildfire. They Showed
    30 min

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Welcome to the BWT But We're Together Podcast. Eavesdrop on the conversations we have as an interracial couple. We are educators, writers and YouTube creators living in Southern California.