Typed Out: The Podcast

America has such a deep, dark history with race—something we still greatly struggle with—but what is it like for a country that is largely homogenous? Season Two co-host Tamara Coleman stars in our second episode to share her experience as a black woman living in Japan. Tamara opens up about what it was like growing up with interests outside of her own culture, her apprehensions versus lived reality when it came to traveling abroad, and how she finally felt like the main character of her own story.

The Typed Out podcast returns for its second season, and in this anniversary episode, I am joined by actor PJ Johnnie Jr, who shares his story of growing up a young, queer black man in the American South. From homelessness to graduate school and beyond, PJ takes us on his personal journey, and reminds us that, even in our darkest moments, there is always light.

Science is all about using diverse methods to solve for any given problem, but what if the problem is a lack of diversity? Molecular biologist Eliud Sepulveda guests to chat about growing up gay in Puerto Rico, surviving the military during DADT, and offers his insight into the challenges and benefits of shaking up the laboratory when it comes to seeking out a different way of thinking.

Hosted by Yotpo, the Typed Out podcast goes LIVE! once again, and this time I am sitting down with special guest and investor at Stripes Group, Rachael Foo. In an effort to keep the conversation about Pride ongoing, Rachael shares what it was like growing up queer in Hong Kong, the importance of embracing your identity (as well as letting it go), and offers some insight on how a more diverse tech environment has so much more to gain—especially when women and minority people are at the fore!

General crime statistics are down, but hate-fueled attacks are on the rise. More than ever, people are feeling emboldened to act on their intolerance and bigotry. But in a society that is trying so hard to progress, how do you stand up in the face of hate? In this LIVE! episode of the Typed Out podcast, I am joined by Lex Evan of Alt Pronouns, Joanna Hoffman of Athlete Ally, and David Garten of host company RXR to chat about disarming those who are motivated by fear.

As June continues, there are so many events marking the 50th year of Pride, but none are half as exciting as #HowAboutLove, an On The Quays concert dedicated to celebrating fifty years of divas. In this special release episode, OTQ company members Nicola Murphy, Keiji Ishiguri, and Zia guest to chat about their event, the crossroads of entertainment and activism, and what it means to celebrate Pride here and now.

There are many relationships in our lives, and not all are with people. So, are you giving each relationship what it deserves? Astrologer and Headmistress of the Venus Academy, Miz Chartreuse, guests on this episode of the Typed Out podcast to discuss a whole slue of things. We chat about Char's Zambian roots, the importance and meaning of 'home', the difference between closure and forgiveness, and we even skim the surface of cancel culture, but all of it comes back to Love—love for each other, love for ourselves, and how it may not always be so easy to give. Be sure to tune in for this memorable conversation!

There is beauty in age, so why do we fear getting older? Model and ageless style protagonist, Deborah Darling, guests on this episode of the Typed Out podcast to chat about the stigma against the aging woman. Together we unpack the power of silver hair, how she received a new lease on life at the age of fifty, and why we should all embrace the lines on our faces—because they tell our story!

What do you do when the narrative isn't typically written for you? You take matters—or words—into your own hands. Poet and host of Yellownin, Emily Gao, joins the the Typed Out podcast to talk about her experience as a first generation Chinese American, the process of exploring identity through writing, and how expression through art can be the first step to healing.

Storytelling can serve two purposes—to build empathy and let us know we are not alone—and it was exactly for these reasons why Nathan Manske founded his non-profit organization, I'm From Driftwood. Now, ten years later, Nathan guests on the Typed Out podcast to reflect on how far the video series has come, the lives and brains (!) it has changed, and what the next decade has in store.