Champagne Sharks

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/52816595. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Today we're joined by Yasmin Nair (twitter.com/NairYasmin). Dr. Yasmin Nair is a freelance writer, activist, academic, and commentator. The bastard child of queer theory and deconstruction, Nair has numerous critical essays, book reviews, investigative journalism, op-eds, and photography to her credit. She has appeared in publications like Current Affairs, where she is also an editor at large, The Baffler, Evergreen Review, In These Times, and Maximum Rock’n’Roll. Yasmin’s website can be found at www.yasminnair.net . Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme compos

This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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, Kenny, Vida, and Mario. "Wear a mask!" "Why are you still wearing a mask?!" "You can't back into a parking spot!" "Marks new lawn decor is so distasteful!". No matter the subject, white people love getting into other people's business. It's almost as if white people believe they are the "Referees Of Reality". In today's episode, the 4 Sharks unite to vent on why it is white people always think they have this ability to ref everyone else's choices. If you know the Sharks then you probably already know the answer, and you know it's gonna be a laugh riot as our 4 favorite heroes tear into this meat. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears

This is a preview for a full patreon only episode.  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 and Vida. Today we have guests Sam Seder from The Majority Report and Brandy Jensen features editor at Gawker on the show. It's finally arrived WHITE CANON 3! In this episode, the sharks chop it up on Reality Bites. The most iconic movie of the suburban white kid 90s. Smoking is cool, being ironic is regular and wearing a suit is lame, dude. Buckle up and get ready to take a blast to the past as the sharks and guests get down into the dirt on this tome of a bygone era. 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

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/52514609. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Mario, Vida, and Ken. The West Coast Sharks are back at it once again! This time, they're taking on the education system, parents, kids that struggle and how families work around or inside the common, and often times misunderstood, issues that most kids these days struggle with. 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 unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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. While we play catch-up with editing backlogged episodes, the West Coast Sharks sat down and discussed the trials and the tribulations of the modern era... Please enjoy this honest and thoughtful conversation pulled from the CS archives, while we continue to put together the next batch of releases. 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 all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/51694649. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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. Today we have Natasha Nelson on the show to talk about her work with Supernova Momma. The mission of Supernova Momma is to help Black and Neurodiverse parents break generational curses from systemic racism and ableism and raise children in a mutually loving, empathetic, and respectful environment. You can learn about Natasha as well as Supernova Momma at https://supernovamomma.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_)

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/51424876. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 back on the show to talk about the "creatives bubbles" and the bubbles within those bubbles. The glut of content on the hopes of making a fast grab of cash. As social media tycoons grab up book and entertainment deals, the questions have to be asked... "who does this appeal, and who is making these decisions?" And though you may hear them in the background, this episode is NOT for the birds. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. B

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/51414724. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Isaac Murdock of the podcast Night Rule on to talk about entertainment and how it all relates to our everyday lives, shapes the way we perceive reality, and how it affects the way we interact, both online and in real life, with one another. 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 a full patreon only episode. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/51191780.  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. WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE "NETWORK" This episode is hosted by Trevor and Vida. In this second installment of White Canon, Trevor and Vida are joined by Matt Christman, cohost of Chapo Trap House. Jared Ball, Prof of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan University, host of the podcast I Mix What I Like, and co-host of The Remix Morning Show on Black Power Media. Josh Olsen, a screenwriter, and co-host of The Movies That Made Me and The West Wing Thing. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing t

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/50655160.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 political guest Mud of Reset Race Podcast and creator of BitterdoseTV .  John Mud is a YouTube content creator. Part political response videos and part mini docs, BitterDoseTV utilizes archival footage and modern News clips to present political content that centers the plight of the descendants of American Chattel Slavery. His content can found at the Actify Press YouTube channel. Mud and Trevor sit down together to talk about all the things that are a part of the current dialogue in Black politics.  Reparations, Pan-Africanism, ADOS, even Biden getting sloppy on The Breakfast Club gets a men

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/50518760. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Ryan Salisbury in to talk about about the anime series Attack On Titan.  You can catch Ryan on his own podcast Neighbor Science where he talks about his 2 favorite subjects, political economy and anime. 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 Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/50469035. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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, Trevor, Ken and Mario! The Sharks circle up once again because real estate has been bought and the books need to be checked. With the news of Patrisse Cullors recent real estate purchases and questions as to how Cullors was able to afford it, the Sharks have plenty to chew on in this episode.  Using that story as just the starting point, the Sharks go deep on money -  from the misuse and mislabeling of funds, to the mental and emotional troubles brought on from our own personal relationships to money, the Sharks tear in to it like only they know how. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recor

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/50245288. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. !!! WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE TV SHOW "THEM" !!! This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Michael R Jackson back on the show to talk about the new Amazon Prime show "Them". Michael R Jackson is a playwright whose play "A Strange Loop" took the theatre world by storm, leading to Michael receiving the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and holds a BFA in Playwriting and an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beauli

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/49370063. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Ken, Vida and Mario. In this special West Coast Sharks episode - Vida, Ken and Mario come together to get down into the dirty details of The Lord, y'all. Covering topics like spirituality, cultism & the oppressive hand of some religious beliefs, and sharing stories of their own relationship to religion, The Sharks are on a mission from God and they are here to preach the good word unto you. 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 Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/48970279. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Chris and Teen from Escape From Plan A podcast to continue a discussion that began over on their show. Just like the title suggests Trevor, Chris and Teen go on a deep dive of Woke POC and the performative kinks within. 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 unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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. Today we have Kehinde Andrews on the show to talk about his new book "New Age Of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World". Kehinde Andrews is an academic, activist and author whose previous books include Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century (2018) and Resisting Racism: Race, Inequality and the Black Supplementary School Movement (2013).  Kehinde led leading the development of the Black Studies degree and is director of the Centre for Critical Social Research; founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity; and co-chair of the Black Studies Association. You can find his newest book over at Penguin Books.

This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. The full version is available over at www.patreon.com/posts/48517984.  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. ALERT: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE "THE BIG LEBOWSKI" This episode is hosted by Trevor. Todays guests are Wosny Lambre of Hoops Adjacent Podcast, Nick Wiger of The Doughboys Podcast and Will Menaker of Chapo Trap House. Together they head up the inaugural episode of the new sub series "White Canon" where Trevor and the gang breakdown movies that are perfect examples of white pop culture. Today, they dig in on The Big Lebowski, and what they think in the end, just may surprise you. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beauli

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/48476450. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Adam Lederer on the show to talk about the current inflation of streaming services plus discuss the ins and outs of how they market to the viewer and what kind of content they make. Adam Lederer is a current writer for Netflix working on the upcoming show "Inside Job". 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 Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/48210763. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire 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 Vida. Today we have TOO BLACK and Ryan J Mills to talk about Black Myths. The Black Myth Podcast is an informative conversational show analyzing popular myths about Black culture of a sociopolitical nature. Translation: they debunk the bs said about Black People. TOO BLACK is a poet, traveling and teaching artist, and activist. Ryan J. Mills is a writer, activist, co-host on The Black Myths Podcast and producer of The OUTcast by Muncie OUTreach podcast. He was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana where he currently resides. His goal for both of these podcasts is to fulfill what Cornel West says is “the cond

This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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. Today we have DeReef Jamison. DeReef Jamison’s research attempts to demonstrate the connections between Africana intellectual history and social science that are too often seen as disconnected. In particular, he examines how particular historical figures in the Africana intellectual tradition explore the notion of cultural consciousness. 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_)