The Smoke Break

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have Xaii Kuu, Portland based Hip-Hop artist/activist. We discuss the importance of accountability, and How it can help us grow through conflicts. We also talk about cultural appropriation, and what ways do we respond/react to it. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week’s episode we hang out with “Off The Cuff” guest host Carissa Dez and X-ray.fm radio host Danny Ocean from “They Gave Us A Show” and “The Happy Hour Show.”

We talk about the overworking and our best attempts to to relaxing and also discuss the stigma surrounding mental illness and opening up.

We wrap up with the question” If you had 5 year to live, what would change?”

Check out "The Smoke Break" every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air. Episodes airing on YouTube every Wednesday!

Credits:

Music: NoNameLame17

Sound: Aji Sounds

Recorded at: Halospace Community Media Collective

This week's episode features multi-talented performer Shrista & comedian and writer Mx. Dahlia Belle.

We talk about laughing through trauma as well as preforming while the world is falling down around you.

We wrap it up with "The Joke Break" where we ask the question: "When do you most commonly think 'I should...'?"

Check out "The Smoke Break" every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air. Episodes airing on YouTube every Wednesday!

Credits:

Music: NoNameLame17

Sound: Aji Sounds

Recorded at: Halospace Community Media Collective

This weeks episode features “Portland Queer Comedy Fest” founder, multi-talented comedian & artist Belinda Carroll! Also filling in for Malik is our special guest and “Off the Cuff” host Carissa Dez! We talk about the mental health hurdles of coming out to family and friends and finding your new community. We also touch on gender identity and dealing with outsiders invading our safe spaces. We wrap it up with the Joke Break where we ask the question: “What is the most unlikely thing that has ever happened in your life?” Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air. Now on YouTube.com!

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have Mandee Gormley, single parent/college student. We discuss what it’s like to parent a nonverbal child, and how it can enhance reception to different forms communication. We also talk about friendships with previous partners, and what it can look like to have healthy communication with our exes. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have local comedian, Ronnie Macaroni, talking about the ins and outs of grief. We discuss how capitalism causes financial stress, and different ways we can process and react to it. We also cover loss, and how it can add more value and perspective to our lives. Check us out on Shady Pines Radio, Pretty Dope Xperience Radio Sundays from 9-10am. Catch up on past episodes on Spotify and now Apple Podcasts!

On this week's episode of "The Smoke Break," we have someone cry on air for the first time. (It's not important who.)

Youth advocate Veronica Bustillos inspires us with her story as well as her dedication to improving lives. We discuss some of the challenges of being a brown woman in leadership and reflect on the importance of making young people feel heard and empowered.

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we have our friend, local comedian, Sabrina Contreras, sharing her unique experiences and contagious laugh.

We discuss relapse and how the addict’s mind rationalizes using. We also talk about passive aggression and where that miscommunication stems from.

Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

In this episode we welcome guest, and host of Shady Pines Radio show: “Science Factual” Reese Hendrik!

Malik brings up the topic:

“Who is your role model and what roles do you model?”

We start to get trippy with Reese as he opens the door to the universe!! We talk about the collective consciousness, our perception of reality, and how we share experiences.

Lastly we grab another card from “Let’s Get Real, Bro.”

Check us out EVERY Sunday on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio 9-10am or on Spotify any time!

In this week's episode we welcome new host: Malik Rayshon!! We talk about what we’re excited for including new jobs, Moms, and having a supportive community! In mental health we talk about: TRIGGER WARNING Suicide and abortion rights. Both include a community that cares and can support you thru dark thoughts and tough decisions. We then wrap it up with “The Joke Break” where we use cards from the game “Let’s Get Real Bro” and share our favorite memories together. Catch us every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio as well as on Spotify anytime. Follow us on Instagram @thesmokebreakpod