Pause for Effect

In an episode that we definitely thought was scheduled to publish on time than didn't, the boys start off discussing their shortcomings as to the challenge they issued each other in Episode 4. This expands into some talk about critical race theory, Watchmen, and Heavy by Kiese Laymon before we get into the actually comic book talk. 

As the conversation gets going, Caleb talks about how comic books came into his life in middle school, how he grew up liking a different Flash than is on TV, and Aqua Lad.  When Sawyer brings up getting a detention because he once said "Superman: Red Son" in Spanish class, the boys have a version of the stereotypical "Heath Ledger WAS Joker" conversation. For the quiz, Caleb attempts to trick Sawyer with some obscure comic book titles in hopes that he can't guess what they're about.

Recorded July 11, 2020

After almost two years (and somehow only 20 episodes), Pause for Effect is officially coming to an end.  Thank you for all of your support over the past two years, and I hope to have something you want to tune into again somewhere down the road. 

This week on the podcast, we are here to remind you that police violence and brutality still exists, even though the protests have started to die down. As we recorded on the weekend of all of the marches back in June, some of the information is outdated, but left in for the sake of clarity. 

TODAY, Sawyer talks about growing up white and failing to notice microaggressions of racism, having openly racist people in his life, and being a victim of American ignorance. Caleb throws Black superheros into the mix, while also discussing how watching diverse television as children gave him a unique perspective, and how Gattaca could actually be the future of the human race. To wrap it up, the boys wrap it up with an analysis of how the film and television industry have a fine line to walk in terms of historic portrayals, and their disappointment with the lack of leadership at this moment in history.

If you would like to donate to any funds, causes, or charities that support Black Artists, Black Lives Matter, or any part of the movement, please feel free to visit https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html for a comprehensive list of 153 routes for donations.

Recorded Thursday, June 4, 2020

Another episode that's three days late... BUT HEY, at least we're consistent, right?

In this week's episode, Caleb attempts to figure out how to make the calzone that he bought while the guys discuss being athletically challenged as children. Then, as one might expect from two nerdy twenty somethings, the conversation turns into Caleb regaling the audience with an abbreviated version of the drama that is Doublelift's career. Other talking points include The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak, the pack mentality behind supporting a team, and the problem behind "The Big Three" super team mentality.

Recorded May 14, 2020

In this week's episode, Caleb wears a gray headband that Sawyer attempts to describe, and the guys decide that nobody from their high school listens to this podcast. PLUS, Caleb does an ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE Ricky Gervais impression, Sawyer talks about actors who don't concern themselves with backroom dealings, and Caleb's quiz teaches everyone what year Shawshank Redemption was released! PLUS - oh... wait... that's it. Or there's more! You'll have to listen to find out.

Recorded: May 7, 2020

Three days later than promised, the debut episode of OUTSIDER INSIGHTS is here! Today's episode is filled with brilliant insight on not  being in the mood to sing (yesterday), "since you the are", StarKid Musicals, how old the actors in Grease were when they filmed the movie, Caleb's squeaky desk chair, Broadway's reluctance to embrace streaming, ... AND MORE! Plus, Caleb attempts to tell Sawyer what musicals are about based only on their titles, leading to unexpected hilarity, with little to no accuracy. 

Recorded: April 23, 2020

OUTSIDER INSIGHTS

PREMIERING JULY 6, 2020!

After many years of unknown anticipation, this 3/4 Caucasian duo has finally worked up the courage to do what no other straight men have done before: give their unsolicited (and almost certainly unqualified) opinions on things you never asked about. From the creator of Pause For Effect comes a new bi-weekly series that is a sometimes comedic - mostly extremely time-consuming - buddy talk show about anything and everything under the sun! Hosted by Sawyer A.S, and featuring Eternal Guest Star Caleb Gelatt, this podcast is sure to make you wonder, "What exactly made me want to listen to this?" Tune in every other Monday beginning July 6th to hear these two outsiders give insight on things you definitely don't care about!

Victor Dandridge, Jr. is the CEO & President of Vantage:Inhouse Productions, an independent entity that has published some of the most thought provoking and engaging properties to come out of the small press, including critically acclaimed comic book series The Samaritan, Origins Unknown  and The Trouble w/Love, as well as the novella series, 8 Mins. 

In today's episode, he sits down with Sawyer to discuss moderating, the concept of "All Lives Matter" being used as a rebuttal to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and the importance of having sincere interactions with people. Victor stuns Sawyer when he reveals the details of his own "origin story," and the two discuss his transition from being "The 8-Bit Guy" to his current moniker as "The Hardest Working Man in Comics."  After analyzing his own personality, Victor reveals his feelings on the tonal similarities between his publication, The Samaritan, and the Netflix series Marvel's Luke Cage.  As their hour together comes to an end, Victor shares his vision of where he will be in five years, what he wishes he had known when his journey first began, and what he thinks it will take to make artistic spaces more accessible for artists of color.

To support Victor and get up-to-date information on his work, you can go to https://www.vantageinhouse.com/. Follow Victor on Twitter or Instagram (@VantageInhouse), and like his pages (Vantage: Inhouse and U-Cre8 Comics) on Facebook. Also, catch him on YouTube in Black, White & Read All Over, or on his Vantage:Inhouse Channel. 

Keep up with Sawyer and his show on Facebook by liking Sawyer A.S. and Pause For Effect. Check out his website and his blog by visiting https://sawyerashafer.wixsite.com/writerdirector. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF:

"10 Books About Race To Read Instead Of Asking A Person of Color To Explain Things To You"

24 books for white people to read beyond Black History Month"

"What Else Black Booksellers and Publishers Say You Should Read"

DONATE:

Black Visions Collective

Reclaim the Block

Know Your Rights Camp

Minnesota Freedom Fund

George Floyd Memorial Fund

Campaign Zero

Black Lives Matter

Communities Untied Against Police Brutality

I Run With Maud

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

American Civil Liberties Union

Reach out to the podcast if you have other resources that were not mentioned in this episode, and they will appear on Sawyer's website.

Eve Kelly is a Stage Manager and Theatrical Technician with a BA in Theatre & Fine Arts from the University at Albany. Thus far in her career, Eve has worked for 59E59 Theatres, Abron's Art Center, EST, On Sit Opera, AFO, Loire Valley, ArtsPower, Duda Production, CapRep, Troy Foundry Theatre, BSC, and Park Playhouse.  Today, Eve sits down with Sawyer to discuss how she accidentally stumbled into the world of theatre after initially being an art major, everything she loves about Disney+, and what it's like to be in close, personal proximity to someone with celebrity status.  Sawyer brings up a connection they have outside of their work together on Turning 15 On the Road to Freedom, owning up to how he previously acted toward a professor with whom he had a creative difference. When Eve shares her dream of having dogs and working with drag, the two end the episode on a wonderful note. 

You can follow Eve Kelly @auqwirdtraveler & evekellytech.com

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Website: https://sawyerashafer.wixsite.com/writerdirector