Swirl Talk 901

So here we go with another new episode. It is our first episode without Alex (5& ( (wad, but instead I have the uncomparable, the incredible, Ms. Freak Nasty as my co-host. We sit down and rap with Shahin Samiei of TEP. We discuss the legislative and the laws being brought against drag performers and gay entertainers in Tennessee. He helps us to understand what it means, and how we can combat it. So give us a listen and as always, let us know what you think.

In today’s drop we discuss a new chapter of Swirl Talk 901’s journey as Alex steps down as cohost.

It’s been an incredible three years, and there are many more to come, however different.

Join us as we reminisce about our favorite episodes and tease what the future holds!

‼️Watch before the episode‼️

👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRtRsyMB/

While we love to laugh, it’s important that we use our platform to discuss suffering in marginalized communities. We face another tough topic today - police brutality specifically against Black folx. Swirl Talk 901 is going multimedia as we watch, listen to, and discuss the video in the link below that one of our listeners (and Queen of our focus group) suggested for an episode of our show. In this video we see a young man in a life threatening situation with the police and a community that steps in to form a united front, deescalating the situation.  

Join us as we dive into this sensitive subject, and remember that if there’s ever a topic that you’d like to hear us talk about - hit us up!

‼️Watch before the episode‼️

👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRtRsyMB/

So here we go with another new episode. It is our 2nd one this year so hopefully this will be a trend. Alex and Patrick sit down for a little back and forth with SwirlTalk901’s new producer Jon “Janet from H.R.” Burnett. So have a listen and learn about “Janet” and why he loves SwirlTalk901 so much. Because, I mean, that is all anyone really wants to know, right?

New year - new content!!

Swirl Talk 901 is back and sassier than ever!

Like everyone, we’ve had a bumpy ride over the last few years. Though we have had struggles producing and releasing new material for you, we are so grateful to be back in action!

We hope you enjoy our new episode “Showing Our Sass: White Savior Complex!”

Together, we explore societal definitions of and personal experiences with White Saviorism. Listen to Patrick share raw stories from his past and everyday subjection to its impacts, while Alex recounts examples of her naive complicity which fuel her drive to improve. Learn and grow with us through this necessarily uncomfortable conversation!

Without further ado, we’re Showing Our Sass in this fiery conversation on Cancel Culture! Recognizing the social concept and consequences are complex, Patrick and Alex speak to what (and who) they consider cancel worthy and debate examples of local and national cancellations.

We thank you again for your patience and are grateful for your continued support of the show! Check us out wherever you listen to podcasts and let us know what you think!

BDSM. What is it? What does it mean to the people that practice it? Join us as we ask these questions directly to two people who “eat, sleep, and breathe” it. Taylor and Ashley are deeply involved of the local Memphis Kink scene. We interview them about how they discovered their kinks, how they met, and what BDSM means to them in their every day lives. If you think 50 Shades of Grey is kinky, let Taylor and Ashley tell you how wrong you are.

We hope you all have enjoyed Mid-South Pride Live and In Color 2.0!! In honor of our own local celebrations and Global Pride Month, we are releasing a special Pride episode! Join Alex and Patrick as they take a trip down memory lane and recall their most memorable and impactful Pride experiences. Hear what it is like to be a part of the small but scrappy organization that brings your Mid-South Pride Fest to life, as well as being a representative of that organization to the community at large. Patrick and Alex share what “Pride” means to them, and ask, what have you done today to make you feel PROUD??

Patrick and Alex talk to the incredible author and human being, SAY Yang! SAY is an engaging speaker on creativity, diversity, and storytelling. Their journey to coming out as non-binary and Queer in their late 30s is nothing short of captivating and inspiring. They’ve delivered talks to global audiences at Grace Hopper Celebration, Cisco, Oracle, Lesbians Who Tech, and Women Who Code. SAY lives in Oakland, California and loves drumming, karaoke, and performing standup comedy.

In their own words...

“I love that my pronouns are both singular and plural because it reminds me every time I hear it that I am never alone. The Divine is with me wherever I go, whoever I’m with, whatever I do. I appreciate the constant reminder.

And, just like Mattie (the main character in my book, The Spineless Porcupine), I now find myself in the wilderness, rediscovering who I truly am and finding community there. I hope you’ll join me on the journey of reclaiming our true selves. The best gift we can give this world is to unapologetically be ourselves and to inhabit the fullness of who we are. See you in the wilderness…”

Patrick and Alex discuss Patrick’s stroke and how it has affected him. Mary reveals what lengths she is willing to go to to avoid singing in public. Anti-maskers who caught COVID, and generally just how insane this whole Pandemic has been. End credit music by Gmac.