We've been gone FOREVER!! Lot's of life getting in the way. But we back with a Goddess of a guest. Our newest Coversode brings us Tiana Thompson-Tyler where the ghosts were definitely in the machine. She speaks to what it takes about getting comfortable in how we choose and want to be seen. How do we verbalize our pains even to those who know and love us?  She gets into being unapologetic for how she sees herself as a WOC. Her brilliance leads us on the path of religion...oneness of all when discomfort rules. Tangents be tangeting while God's out here shutting doors LOL!! There's sadness in dismissal of intersectionality in marginalization. Our narcissistic traits seem to bubble up in a flow of ignorance. Its become a large part of our conditioning to distrust our inherent possibility of empathy. Connection is KEY folks, she teaches the beauty and healing in this. She's out here showing us how to reach for the blessings!!!  To check out all things Tiana Thompson-Tyler , check out the links below:


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We enter this Coversode sweaty as f*ck, but in excellent company. D "The Bearded Wonder" steps in for an assist, while Sierra Hartman of Grit City Mag comes to show us his wares.  Not a native of where he holds his heart...we get origins born from a place which brought Reaganomics and poor policing adjacent trials (insert joke here), tales of suburbia paint a picture of what safety looks like. Oh snap it's called Magic Mountain Boulevard. Bit of a fast forward gentrification is a real problem to be addressed. Military service opens worlds because early education doesn't always hit it's mark. What we internalize can be a battle of demons trying to take us down. Perspective is EVERYTHING! He turns his eagle lens onto landscapes rarely truly seen as he escapes into the areas where true essence lies. There's divergence of being within the crux of privilege. Our apologies the Somalia language is the Somali language, no disrespect intended. JoJo dives into her late night perusals...it's all circumspect.  Who knew one-way tickets can get you off the online dating train???  Enter the ultimate passion project where seeds get planted, allegiances are formed, and brilliance is born. Hey Tacoma it's time for the spotlight because the vision is focused on you. He finds himself blessed with the genius partner who is Sara (badass extraordinaire table of one please). A groove settles in with the artistry contained within the pages of this breathtaking endeavor. Shout out to NINA!! As always thanks to Max, Derek and The Chatter Network!!! To check out all things Grit City Mag , check out the links below:

Grit City Magazine
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Ahhh it's been a  minute, yet the wait is always worth it. Gracing us with his presence in this Coversode for a return engagement is Dave Orton, because 3rd is the charm.  Sounds from the dungeon...all mid-cracker, requests go but not sure unheard. We're in new digs but with "old" friends. Straight out the gate we learn managers be managing by making mad scientist moves knowing how to make lightening in a bottle. As egos lay down, it's in the music Moonfever is born. As he talks, we discover honesty abounds within the writing process. He's sorry not sorry if you're listening you know. He's giving loving shout outs to all. At this point, names are getting epically screwed up...shots go down hard lol. Turns out eyes mean a lot to Dave too.  Rabbit hole here we come...Sayonara Nike, Hello Nelly, Google still works...moon fever is not a disability.  Age comes in to play, so the conversation turns to when do we lay down in our grave? Doing what brings us LIFE has no age stamp...massive blowout coming! FYI age and maturity are not mutually bonded. We peep into our collective souls in search of humanity. How and when do we decide to not hit send on our proverbial emotions yelp review? Patterns of growth ebb and flow, grace can come in doses greater than we imagine, opening eyes and ears allows the heart to truly see things. As always thanks to Max and The Chatter Network!!! To listen to Dave, Mitch, Troy, and Triston AKA Moonfever as they head out on the road to domination, check out the links below:

Moonfever Official (includes tour dates)
Moonfever Youtube
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Killersodes are back...sort of lol!!  Somehow, somewhere ghosts decide how things go down, especially in the haunted Chatter Network studios. What once was lost is now found, as in audio. Our guest co-host is none other than Pretty Gritty Tours host extraodinaire Chris Staudinger. He comes armed with ALL the knowledge, which brings some disappointment in regards to a PNW land mass. Sorry, not sorry corrections happen. This Killersode centers around the history of Tacoma, and the many murders which play out. As live shows go, shenanigans and shots accompany discussion of the historical and paranormal which comes with some sadness. Origins of stories can be truly ugly, but nonetheless need to be told. Bays should come with a warning "don't take what doesn't belong to you" or ships may sink also don't hire douchebags, rich people stay committing atrocities, legacies of terror will play out through loops of time, and history continues to show protection of the vulnerable has never been a thing. Eyes are the window to the soul, and blindness is the way the darkness keeps us silent. Click one of the links below to hear more with Chris or take a tour with Pretty Gritty Tours:

Pretty Gritty Tours
Pretty Gritty Virtual Tours
Mystery of the Andelana
Pretty Gritty Tours IG

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As Coversodes go, this one may be a hot mess!!! Let the Chatter Network shenanigans commence as we try again to figure this thing out. Who gets called what is the mystery to be solved as Gabby does her best to keep all her voices together and inside. Saddle up to the bar because we're here for the drinking games people, rolling some dice time-morphing into a better understanding of our networks origins. Pandemic-shandemic things will come, and we're all greater for it. As we sit and reminisce, the glimpses of how we got where we are begin to make sense. Apparently, Halloween spirits like By The Cover or at least Chris of Pretty Gritty Tours...old audio appears. Old homes make for cool ghost stories and good ghost finds. Gather around the fire folks this turns out to be a hell of a ride!!

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We've taken the show on the road for this week's Coversode that's short and sweet. Age isn't anything when it comes to how we do,  and Jaivion McLaughlin brings us knowledge that can serve us all. His truth comes by way of a family love, which takes us on a journey of knowing this is how one gets through, his lack of years belies the curiosity that comes deep from within. Basketball is the pulse that seeds his future endeavors to fuel the world. Covid opens his eyes to a different understanding of placement, what we decide to do should and can be fun while helping others along the way, yet injuries take a redemptive arc to help see new vistas of how to process the world. SHOUT OUT TO O'SHEA for bringing us this soul of promise, but truly its Mom and Dad McLaughlin who really deserve the THANK YOU !!!

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It's a woman's (minus one) world with this Coversode, plus all the producers in the house. Coats, Cruella, and beautiful dogs crash in the studio with Charlotte and Tara from Bloodshed and Brews. Worlds apart friendship can be found as borders cannot be contained. Turns out hours in you can still get some good stuff. Brainstorms happen and once again Covid gifts us as they fall into their genius. True crime has its opening yet beer brings up the rear. Where does the love go? Or where does the love grow from within ourselves? As apps go, algorithms of hotness lead to money traps because shooting your shot can cause an ego death. Also, creepers be creeps (no reference to the producers extraordinaire in house)...dudes out there TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!!! FYI Tara is not a hater even as Siri jumps in to try and save the day 😅.  Segue to vampires to let the right one in or call the right one in as long as they're sparkly. Time is when we find the space to love ourselves, it gives us a place to possibly find what's being sought. Flags out and eyes open its time to be authentic and real...let the chaos rain!!!

IG: @bloodshedandbrews

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This week IT'S HERE #1 Coversode of the year, #18 "Bellingham Is a Nice Racist Town" with Jessica Ramirez!!! Her amazing story resonated with so many.  We interact with people on a daily basis as we walk around never fully engage in the lives that walk by.  As a child of immigrants, she experiences the differences that can run deep in America. The willingness to be so openly vulnerable and share with the podcast left us feeling full. As her telling unfolded, behind the scenes a strong storm was trying to take the remote interview Wi-Fi signal out and cut the interview out completely. Such a great book to take the #1 spot!! That's the Top 5 Coversodes of 2022. Please go jump back in or rediscover more about all By The Cover guests. Beautiful people serving up and letting us get our read on! Catch ya in 2023, and remember when you're reading someone else's chapter DON'T BE A BITCH!!

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Our second most listened to Coversode  of 2022 is #23  with Dave Orton. He was one of two musicians who graced us with a peek into their book this year. He's a phenomenal guitarist, plus he can make DRINKS too!! We go on a roadtrip initially for what was one of our best interviews nobody will ever hear lol (sound check anyone). His journey is a story of love and dedication to the things which feed your soul...he was clutch enough to feed us twice.  Strap in and listen one more time to Coversode #2 "I Like Ritalin Too" 

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And just like that we're at #3...well after a few tech glitches. The third most listened to Coversode is #25  with Tara and Chris who became schoolies during Covid lockdown and the best part about this particular episode is that we'd never interviewed two people at one time before. With Creeper Cam on board for this ride it was sure to make for a bit of a crazy time...she's forever telling things to ask people things that we  forgot to ask which is always fun to watch. What happens when was one of your guests knows  all the ins and outs of the show (which is super dope) and the other one doesn't? You get some of the best titles that we've ever had lol. If you haven't listened or want to hop back in, it's Coversode #25 "Condoms in the Forest" 

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