We talk to Dr. Jennifer Denetdale in this episode about...bordertowns. We all have been to one and we've all potentially have eaten Furrs...or pawned something there. Nonetheless, we talk about her article "No Explanations, No Resolutions, No Answers" (2016) to discuss bordertowns. For the article, DM us for a pdf.

(1:08)- Dr. Jennifer Denetdale introduction

(2:20)- What is Anti-Indianism?

(8:00)-Kodee's commentary on the article and Anti-Indianism

(9:45)- How are Natives in place/out of place in urban spaces?

(13:30)- Kodee's experience in bordertowns, Never out of place and always in relation 

(16:05)- Dr. Denetdale's experience in Bordertowns and the act of 'Going to Town'

(21:00)- Majerle's experience in bordertowns, pawnshops a main feature.

(23:24)- Dr. Denetdale explains the historical exploitation/necessity of bordertowns

(27:09)- How do bordertowns emerge?

(30:02)- How does Gallup rebrand itself?

(40:10)- How do bordertowns alter how Natives are viewed?

(43:58)- Do you see hope emerge in bordertown social movements?

(46:39)- Concluding remarks and stories about bordertowns

Opening theme by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

We talk to Lance Tsosie (@modern_warrior) about his social media presence and goals. His tiktoks inspire Indigenous peoples and draws in backlash from offended people. We talk about the #HeyColonizer, white supremacy, and education.

Thanks to Lance for joining us.

(7:25): Lance explains what critiques he felt needed to be articulated 

(16:40): Pervasive stereotypes of Indigenous peoples

(22:50): The creation and reactions to Hey Colonizer!

(35:28): The function/goal of Hey Colonizer!

(39:00): Educating our communities about patriarchy.

(49:20): A discussion of land relations, gendered divisions of labor, and capitalism

(56:55): The shift away from white fragility to white supremacy

(62:00): Dealing with backlash 

(70:18): How to maintain a healthy living doing necessary work

Theme song made by: PurpleCatsInSlacks

a halloween special where we open up with a talk about fascists in kodee's school, pooping at a halloween party, unjust U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and the shortage of toilet paper, bigfoot, yaaniis, and more

Thanks to Jacinda and Kyon for joining us. 

(1:05)- Kodee opens up talking that the 'class fascist'.

(7:00)- Kyon introduces himself

(7:50)- Majerle tells a story about his shitty Halloween

(13:37)- Kyon's story about the horror of unjust U.S. sanctions on Venezuela 

(16:47)- Kodee's story about a poopy halloween

(18:39)- Jacinda Joins and Introduces herself

(19:25)- Cousins are the biggest haters/supporters discussion

(24:08)- Four Loko Talk...and Cháá-aween talk(skinwalkers,outhouses, and more poop talk)

(28:39)- Jacinda's Story about Bigfoot in Tsaile

(34:48)-Finding Bigfoot TV series

(36:55)- Kyon's story about Bigfoot

(41:00)- Kodee's bigfoot story

(44:05)- Jacinda's story

(55:00)- Fort Wingate Stories

Opening/Closing Song by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

This episode we talk to Corey and Jacob(members of Merciless Indian Savages) to talk about SohCahTao Racism, Jonathan Nez is fighter(?),

Opening/Closing Theme by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

(10:24): Introductions

(13:00): SohCahToa Racism

(17:26): Has anyone had a cringey teacher?

(25:03): J.Nez; a lover or fighter, a peace or war nataani, rezzy or rezzed out?

(31:00): What would Kodee's lawyer advertisement look/sound like?

(36:30): Majerle thinks one of the duo, James or Ernie, is dead....but is corrected.

(37:49): Is that Nez in the Moshpit?

(40:13): PreShow jitters, rituals, rubbing one out.

(45:40): The art of caring for long native hair as a metal head.

(49:26): Metal banter between sets.

(52:32): Crowd surfing

(59:03): Scary stories

We talk to delegate slater about land back in the Navajo context, budgets, conspiracy theories on cynical views on government, bears ears, and end with stories.

thank you carl slater for joining us. 

opening song by @purplecatsinslacks

(4:23)- Introductory Motion by Carl Slater

(11:36)- 'what is land back in Navajo context'?

(15:25)- 'What do we mean by land back in Navajo context'?, Slater's comments

(18:50)- Navajo Land purchases

(23:40)- Colorado Land Purchase, Wolf Ranch

(27:00)- Kodee's comments

(30:30)- The importance of land

(31:07)- Navajo Nation budget

(41:23)- Social Media, Politics, and Conspiracies

(50:00)- Tips on Political mobilization and leadership, connecting to local community and needs.

(53:44)- We touch upon Raytheon and development quagmires.

(55:10)- Shash Jaa(Bears Ears) and Nez's visit to Biden

(65:00)- Scary Stories in the Capitol and Gubberment

The final part of our discussion where we discuss Dr. Jenifer Denetdale's article, "Chairmen, Presidents, and Princesses: the Navajo Nation, Gender, and the Politics of Tradition". We include our commentary and pivot to the people's experience in a pageant.

If you want to read the article, dm us on instagram.

(2:22) - Summarization of article by Shandiin.

(3:30) - Article commentary

(24:04) - Kodee's story about being Mutton King

(30:19) -Alysia's story about pageant

(38:52) - Shandiin's story about miss navajo 2021

(51:01)- Advice to people who want to participant in a pageant. 

On a sunday, we recorded a podcast episode about the footprints in White Sands, Scientific racism, flat ass theory, & Pageants. We are joined by Shandiin and Alysia.

(1:17) - Introductions

(6:06) - Footprints in White Sand Park

(16:12) - Archeologist Foot Fetish??

(22:19) - Flat Ass Theory

(25:26) - Butt Rock (with traditional story)

Theme song by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

You probably like Rutherford Falls & Reservation Dogs so you will recognize Bobby Wilson. We talk to him about the 1941s, writing, origin stories, and some of our listener's questions.

We talk Texas as we discuss abortion, voter restrictions, gerrymandering, ICWA, and Texas ranger. We also answer the questions of 'what are the origins of fucking sick' & 'when was the first time you saw dogs stuck together'?

Crystal Littleben joins us in this episode after we talk about rez dawgs, rappers, death cult of capitalism, and patriarchy in our communities.

Crystal Littleben's business:

https://www.instagram.com/leadingwithfire/

Navajo Cultural Arts Program:

http://www.navajoculturalartsprogram.org/