Champagne Sharks

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44980517. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Crissy Milazzo in the studio. Crissy is a copywriter & writer from N.J., living in L.A. In this episode Trevor and Crissy breakdown the tv series Queens Gambit, exploring its story arc decisions and where it could have done better. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a previously subscriber-only episode that has been unlocked by popular demand. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Judson Brewer with us to talk about addiction, stress vs anxiety and how thru practicing mindfulness and meditation we can help alleviate the strain of all the things 2020 has brought us. Judson Brewer MD PhD is an internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center and associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical School. Brewer founded MindSciences, Inc. (now part of digital health company

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678695.  The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678940.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. In this episode Vida and Ken sit down to talk about the now world famous twerk session that went down at True Kitchen, in Dallas Tx. Nothing is left off the table as Ken and Vida dig deep into how peoples actions and reactions, in situations like this, affect the black community as whole. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/44678940. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. In this episode Vida and Ken sit down to talk about the now world famous twerk session that went down at True Kitchen, in Dallas Tx. Nothing is left off the table as Ken and Vida dig deep into how peoples actions and reactions, in situations like this, affect the black community as whole. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Kenny, Mario, and T. Today we have Thomas A. Foster in the studio.  Thomas is a historian of gender and sexuality in early America. His work engages with a wide variety of fields, subfields, and topics including, disability studies, LGBTQ studies, masculinity, slavery, women’s history, and public history and memory. Foster is Professor of History and Associate Dean at Howard University. Prior to that appointment, he was at DePaul University where he earned tenure and eventually promotion to full professor. Prior to the tenure-track, he held visiting assistant professorships at Rice University and the University of Miami. Foster is the author or editor of seven books, including author of Sex and the Founding Fa

This is a preview for CS 323: Dr Judson Brewer. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/43845667.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Judson Brewer with us to talk about addiction, stress vs anxiety and how thru practicing mindfulness and meditation we can help alleviate the strain of all the things 2020 has brought us. Judson Brewer MD PhD is an internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center and associate professor of psychiatry at the Medical School. Brewer founded MindSciences, Inc. (n

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Vida Starr, Trevor and Ken. Today we have James Jones in to talk about how he's helping the youth of his community find unity and confidence thru gymnastics, and more importantly, getting young black men involved in the sport - finally and officially putting to rest the notion that "gymnastics is not for boys". You can learn more about James, his gym and how you can get involved over at https://jjgymacademy.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/43583997. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. We've had this episode in the pipeline for a little bit now but due to some technical misfortunes the audio quality is touch and go though out both parts of this episode. So with that in mind, we have decided to release both parts, for free, to all listeners because while the audio quality is lacking the content of the conversation is not. We guarantee this is a discussion you do not want to miss. Today we have the whooooole gang in (Trevor, Vida, Ken & Mario) to talk with Aaron G Fountain Jr., a current PhD candidate at IUBloomington, about all things inside the manosphere... sphere... On his youtube channel Expose The Manosphere (www.youtube.com/c/Exposet

This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/43583546. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. We've had this episode in the pipeline for a little bit now but due to some technical misfortunes the audio quality is touch and go though out both parts of this episode. So with that in mind, we have decided to release both parts, for free, to all listeners because while the audio quality is lacking the content of the conversation is not. We guarantee this is a discussion you do not want to miss. Today we have the whooooole gang in (Trevor, Vida, Ken & Mario) to talk with Aaron G Fountain Jr., a current PhD candidate at IUBloomington, about all things inside the manosphere... sphere... On his youtube channel Expose The Manosphere (www.youtube.com/c/Exposet

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and today we have guests Stephen Piccarella (twitter.com/spiccarella) and Sam Rosenblum (twitter.com/trashsnaks) in the studio to talk about the politics and culture of punk music, fashion, and its ethos. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for this episode. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/43304300.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Sam Seder in the studio to talk about the upcoming election, as well as, the political left as it is now, where it may end up and how it might get there. Sam is a comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer, philanthropist, and the host of "The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder". https://majorityreportradio.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This was previously only available to paid subscribers, but we are now unlocking and making free due to popular demand.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special "returning" guest Tory Russell. Tory joins us today to talk about Ferguson, freedom fighting, and his current work as Mission Director with the International Black Freedom Alliance. Learn more about the IBFA over at www.theibfa.org and follow Tory on twitter @VanguardTNT Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a free episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks to also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor and Ken. Today we have food writers Kathleen Purvis and Adrian E Miller in the studio to discuss how simple recipe differences in cornbread, mac n cheese and chitlins can make all of us fight to the ends of the earth, protecting our grannys kitchen classics. Kathleen Purvis has been a food editor, columnist and reporter, running a weekly section and online food coverage. She's also written in, and been written about, in magazines from Garden & Gun to Southern Living. In 2008, Kathleen was featured in Saveur magazine’s annual 100 issue for her work as a regional food editor. Her writing has been included in editions of “Best Food Writing”, “Cornbread Nation” and in Garden & Gun’s new book “The Souther

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807401.  The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807013.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Jason A England, an Assistant Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon, in the studio to talk about Jessica Krug and others like her who decided to pose as black, either in real life or on social media. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42807013. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Jason A England, an Assistant Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon, in the studio to talk about Jessica Krug and others like her who decided to pose as black, either in real life or on social media. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543050. The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543073. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guests Jack & Leslie from The Struggle Session Podcast as well as Mack from Macabre Storytelling over on youtube. In this series of episodes the gang sits down to breakdown some of the more glaring plot holes in The Watchmen, how it strayed too far from the original books and where its show runners went wrong. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42543073.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guests Jack & Leslie from The Struggle Session Podcast as well as Mack from Macabre Storytelling over on youtube.  In this series of episodes the gang sits down to breakdown some of the more glaring plot holes in The Watchmen, how it strayed too far from the original books and where its show runners went wrong. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This is a preview for Part 2 of a two-part episode. Part 1 is free to everyone over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345559.  The full Part 2 episode is available to paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345576.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guest Michael "Retroblasting" French!  Host of the youtube channel RetroBlasting, Michael swings thru the studio to talk all things pop culture from a Gen X perspective and what has slipped away from the iconic franchises saturating the current entertainment markets.  Check out RetroBlasting over at www.retroblasting.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfin

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/42345576.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special guest Michael "Retroblasting" French!  Host of the youtube channel RetroBlasting, Michael swings thru the studio to talk all things pop culture from a Gen X perspective and what has slipped away from the iconic franchises saturating the current entertainment markets.  Check out RetroBlasting over at www.retroblasting.com Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

We have been doing movie nights over on the Champagne Sharks Discord Voice and Chat server and will start doing book club nights over there soon as well. We stream the movies and then do the subsequent discussion over at the Discord voice and chat server. To participate, you will have to become a patron for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This first installment will be free for everyone to listen to, but only patrons will be able to hear future installments. If you are a patron but haven't figured out how to join the Discord server yet, you simply have to follow these instructions: www.patreon.com/posts/instructions-for-31613305. Participation in the movie and book club night discussions is available to all patrons. Tonight's movie was The Spook Who Sat By The Door. You can watch the whole film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BynXfREP…=TheOriginator100. You can read about the movie here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spook_W…y_the_Door_(film)