Open Ended

From the cutting room floor, Cher, James, and guest Lauren discuss the evolving language globally, and here at home.

This week, Cher and James welcome Dr. Lauren Monsein Rhodes, discussing moving to new cities, her doctoral work with the black diaspora in Latvia, and the differences of global news coverage on #BlackLivesMatter. In Open Mic, we are argue over architecture. Lastly, in Open Call, Lauren chats about her joy of retail therapy, Cher talks about The Read: Live, and James shares an article that spoke to him.

From the cutting room floor, Cher and Angelica went on a sidebar conversation about impostor syndrome, and their annoyances with Daredevil and Jessica Jones’ Netflix programs.

This week, Cher and James welcome Angelica Jade Bastién, discussing TV recaps, film noir, and the subject of mental illness in her writing. In Open Mic, we debate on palm and tarot readings, hot dog condiments, and why comic book movies matter. Lastly, in Open Call, Cher shouts out a black radical, Jade shows some love for Wonder Woman, and James talks about the podcast, Millennial.

It's Open Ended 50th Episode EXTRAVAGANZA! Cher and James take a trip down memory lane, answering listener emails, and revealing some hopes for the future. In Open Call, she talks about her latest TV obsession, and James discusses his love for two Chicago ladies making news!

This week, Cher and James hang out with conceptual artist Fidencio Martinez, discussing his art, upbringing, and visibility in the art world. In Open Mic, they debate on maps, GPS, organization, and learning to appreciate art. Lastly in Open Call, Fidencio shares a book, Cher talks about an old teen drama, and James talks about kale.

This week, Cher and James discuss Kanye West's ever-evolving seventh album, The Life of Pablo. In Open Call, Cher talks about two self care treatments, and James shares his delight over a new news app.

This week Cher and James hang out with Jeff Kahn of Rise Science to discuss the importance of sleep, how it affects your productivity, and the disadvantages that has plagued the POC community for generations.

This week, in the spirit of International Women's Month, Cher and James discuss how the conversation online isn't completely intersectional. In Open Call, Cher and James talk about podcasts that got them through this week, and James also talks about Ruby on Rails.

This week, Cher and James chat it up with Maya Coleman, Community Manager at Secret Hitler, to discuss gaming as a person of color. In Open Up, we consider the benefits of Slack for personal use. In Open Mic, we debate with Maya on mobile games, Apple Watch, and social media platforms. Lastly, in Open Call: Maya saw a new Disney film, Cher saw a really great concert, and James appreciates physical books.