On this "Pod People"  episode of Season Three, Mitch chats with Ryan Knight to talk about his journey from Proud Resister to Proud Socialist over the past 4 years and how his personal journey through the financial industry, addiction and more helped shape his political world view.

In his own words, Ryan is one of Those #Proud, #Lefty, #Socialist, #Soccerplayer type People.

—

This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in May 2020 in Plymouth MN & Los Angeles CA.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Ryan + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.  

For more info about Ryan's work in detail, head on over to Ryan's Patreon, Patreon.com/ProudSocialist.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

Trigger Warnings for this Episode:

Drug Use, Abuse, Political Violence.

On this episode of Season Three of Those People Mitch chats with Ihssane Lecky (which I mispronounce at least 3 times in this interview, likely the only thing be and Tucker Carlson have in common) to talk about her journey to America from growing up in Morocco, becoming an organizer and a fighter for wall street reform which was passed and then repealed under the Trump administration, and what being a “progressive” in the American sense of the term means to her.

She’s also the most No-Bullshit ‘Politician’ I’ve interviewed so far on the show.

In her own words, Melanie is one of Those #Shero, #WallStreetRegulator, #Mother, #Muslim, #Immigrant People -

—

This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in May 2020 in Plymouth MN & the 4th District of Massachusetts. We delayed the release of this podcast due to wanting to keep the focus on the Black Lives Matter movement, and Mutual Aid projects we were supporting around the country, however with Leckey’s primary just around the corner, it seemed like now was the time to get back on air and help more folks get to know their local candidates.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Ihssane + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

Trigger Warnings for this Episode:

Violence and Discrimination against immigrant communities

Sexual Violence

Thanks for checking out Volume/Season 3 of Those People! (we’re just gonna call em season from now on, people were confused with Season 1 being 2 volumes)

In this episode, Mitch chats with Shaniyat Chowdhury a badass activist, rugby player and former AOC staffer turned candidate for NY-5!

Beyond all that Shan is self described as one of Those #He/him, #freethinker, #personofcolor, #anticapitalist, #activist, #athlete, #writer. People.

You can follow him on Twitter @Shaniyat2020 or check out his campaign at https://shaniyat2020.com .

—

This Podcast was Recorded in April 2020 Remotely In Queens NYC & Winthrop MA.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Nathan + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

Hey Guys! This is certainly a "different" episode of Those People - just catching everyone up on what we've been up to these past few week's while we've not been posting episodes. Below are some resources that you can feel free to share and utilize to help the cause - whichever part of the cause you want to help. I appreciate each and every one of you listening out there and we'll be back soon with more interviews!

If you want to support Mitch himself, God bless you, but don't send me money right now. I'm putting it all towards the efforts we're doing and it'd be impossible to separate anyway. PLEASE become a supporter of this show. You can sign up for $1, $5, $9.99 a month, and while as of right now - You get absolutely nothing extra - in the future when we do more, you'll have early access to perks like exclusive merch, live events and more. Anchor.fm/thosepeople/support + it's stored in a separate account making it a hell of a lot easier on my end 😂

---

Donate to MN Businesses: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lTk_aq7pTbTcwwRzEEokp8txYf5cwB83r-lj6RT5rR4/edit?fbclid=IwAR1O2Ww2j-_fI0Kp_lTXqBDrxRiFCn01HVYskey2x2f4xD97kS8N3a4t9jo#gid=0

Resistance Actions you can take from home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pK8rO8E4Z9oCUFSVn6SntjpBmLA0ilINxJkp1qZhL4/edit?fbclid=IwAR0Gk03ZVmenZk1eBongPiCwKXHHy85EkAm0g4onHQmUQJ7ttBV8bFyLBsw#heading=h.wpvo5vk5xld0

On Episode two of this season of Those People Mitch chats with Melanie D’Arrigo (which I mispronounce 8 times in this interview) to talk about CoVID’s impact on NYC, growing up in a tough-love family to put it kindly, and the saviors that make up our public education workforce.

In her own words, Melanie is one of Those #Feminist, #Activist, #Scientist, #Progressive People - Though admittedly we barely even touched on the scientist thing so check out her website for more info on that and plenty more at: https://www.darrigo2020.com/ or follow her on twitter @DarrigoMelanie.

—

This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in April 2020 in Plymouth MN & NYC.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Mel + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

Trigger Warnings for this Episode:

Systemic Oppression of Women

Childhood abuse & Trauma

On Episode two of this season of Those People we sat down with Mel Gargarin (back when we could still do the whole in-person thing) to talk about life in NYC, family, Puerto Rican culture and his plans for the city, and the country, once he takes office.

In a word, Mel is self-described as one of Those #progressive People and is out here fighting for all marginalized people and for the working class first and foremost.

You can follow him on Twitter @melforprogress or check out his campaign at https://melforprogress.com/

—

This Podcast was Recorded in March 2020 in Brooklyn NYC.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Mel + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

Volumes One & Two of Those People are all wrapped up but we’re going to keep exploring “Creative People” with this Bonus episode featuring a unique “creator” Tech Creator, Pariss Athena!

We chatted about how Relient Coders gave her a start in tech, the hustle it took to make it, and how once she got into the industry she started putting on for #TheCulture.

Pariss is a Front-End developer, Founder of #BlackTechPipeline and Boston Area tech guru.

She is self described as one of Those…#Techy #CurlyHaired #Chill #NoBigDeal #Black People.

You can follow her on Twitter @ParissAthena or check out @BTPipeline.

—

This Podcast was Recorded in Sept 2019 Remotely In Cambridge MA & Winthrop MA.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Pariss + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)

In our 5th & Final episode of our 2nd Volume of Those People exploring “Creative People” Mitch is joined on the show by Graphic Novelist Ryan Estrada!

Ryan is a creator’s creator and started on his first works as a child, moved all around the globe chasing the stories he wanted to tell and sits down to chat with me about living in the US, Mexico, Korea and more and what’s it’s like to make your own way instead of depending on others to show you the path.

Ben is self described as one of Those…#storyteller People.

You can follow him on Twitter @RyanEstrada or check out his work @ RyanEstrada.com. He’s on IG as well @RyanEstradaDOTCOM

—

This Podcast was Recorded on Aug 2019 In Winthrop MA.

—

Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Jackie + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com.

—

Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or

Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns

—

Music for this show:

Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB

Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH

Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions)