Episode #19 Notes: That's what friends are for!

Recorded: 8/6/18

Episode Length: 47:56

We're back! This week we caught up with each other and discussed what we did during the 3 week hiatus. Sean told us about his experience at Comic Con and going to Mexico for the first time, Bex discussed her trip to Europe and asked should America be less uptight about public urination, and Jake discussed some stuff that happened in the U.S, and asked what we are all doing to Decolonize in our lives. Also, a quick tangent about the 2nd Amendment and Aaron Sorkin. Stay tuned.

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Episode #18 Notes: We were colonized by Lame-os.

Recorded: 7/4/18

Episode Length: 67:07

This week we discussed the most uniquely un-American thing we have experienced, the Declaration of Independence and all the hypocrisy that makes up that vital document, and why white men think they can do whatever they want. We also discuss the podcast, A Speck in Space. This is also our bon voyage episode, we are going on vacation and will be on hiatus for three weeks. Stay tuned.

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Episode #17 Notes: Don't try to name the podcast, ok, I see you.

Recorded: 6/28/18

Episode Length: 41:09

This week we discussed Childish Gambino's copyright allegations, Victory Day, why people still make up excuses for R. Kelly, and after the Capital Gazette Shooting, what are the pros and cons of Independent Media?

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Episode # 16 Notes: You're interrupting the show, rude.

Recorded: 6/21/18

Episode Length: 48:36

This week we discussed the migrant children being held in detention camps and Latinx/Hispanix people who turn their back on their own people, how expensive mattresses are and how it is another reminder that Capitalism sucks, Comic Con and Blerdcon and which is the event to be more excited for, and finally Chris Hardwick and Nice Guy/Gaming Culture.

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Episode #15 Notes: Don't trust me. I eat gas station burritos, often.

Recorded: 6/11/18

Episode length: 41:59

This week we celebrated 15 episodes! It is officially our Quinceanera, so we got down and dirty about our feelings. We started the discussion with Sean asking who Anthony Bourdain was and our thoughts about losing am amazing human and ally. Bex got candid about her mental health journey and asked when others knew they needed to seek out professional help. Jake discussed the end of Net Neutrality and how that will impact society as we know it. We also had some time to reflect on being 15 years old and some old punk bands.

If you are in need of professional help, don't ever be embarrassed to seek help. Below is the number for Casa de Salud, located in Midtown. More local resources will be added soon.

Casa De Salud- 314-977-1250

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Episode # 14 Notes: You sound super boring as a kid.

Recorded: 6/4/18

Episode length: 49:23

This week we discussed Bex editing the last episode on the train to see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in Chicago, reconnecting with things from your past, seeking out a therapist, whether or not lyricists and performers both have a place in rap, thoughts on the Pusha T and Drake feud, Kanye and Trump's mental health, the real number of Puerto Ricans that have died as a result of negligence of the U.S., and Jake finally saw Coco!

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Episode #13 Notes: You went to a Jerry Springer show?

Recorded: 5/28/18

Episode length: 47:17

This week we discussed the insanity that is I.C.E 'losing' 1,500 migrant children, the unjust and horrific death of Claudia Patricia Gómez González (Rest in Power), the NFL and their new ban on kneeling protestors, not acknowledging Indigenous veterans and their contributions to this country, Trump glorifying genocide, and on a lighter note hyping up Spill the Chisme! Final thought: One of us has been to a Jerry Springer show, can you guess who?

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Episode #12 Notes: Technically, Jesus stays out of this one.

Recorded: 5/15/18

Episode length: 37:26

This week we disussed BBQ Becky and what the U.S. might look like without police, discussed why Capitalism is so petty and wasteful of food, and Palestine not being treated like people. To lighten the mood Sean brings up Thor and coming attractions. Tune in.

Episode #11 Notes: I want to eat the rich, hope you're hungry.

Recorded: 5/1/18

Episode length: 34:41

This week we discussed our most morbid interests including My Favorite Murder and the Golden State Killer, Avengers Infinity Wars and the appropriate amount of time for spoilers, and getting on the same page; meaning all of us people of color to be better.

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Episode #10 Notes: Porny taught me

Recorded: 3/19/18

Episode length: 42:29

This week we discussed Lil Dicky and his choice to have Chris Brown in his Freaky Friday video, whether or not Chris Brown is redeemable, the ongoing debate about the ending of How I Met Your Mother, Rihanna and her comments about Snapchat, and Stephen Hawking's passing and his words of wisdom.

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