Whiskey in July with Standard Proof’s Robert Longhurst

Mike sits down with old friend and Creative Director of Standard Proof Whiskey, Robert Longhurst to talk about his signature Red Eye Rye Coffee Whiskey, trying to open a tasting room in a pandemic, and the secret to an amazing Mezcal Old Fashioned. Then Kenneth joins in for Booze News, discussing scotch in paper bottles, and the future of bottled cocktails.

Find Standard Proof Whiskey on Instagram @standardproof

Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen

Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids, Part 2

Larissa and Lauren continue their conversation on the troubling portrayal of Star Trek’s mixed race characters from last episode with inaugural guest; cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent. Why did DS9s writers give Tora Ziyal so much dang work to do? Does Spock’s Vulcan heritage make him a more well rounded character? How did Larissa forget about Molly O’Brien!!?

The trio acknowledges Star Trek’s commitment to continuous effort and offers some suggestions for systemic improvement. Tune in!

Additional reading:
Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids on the Women at Warp blog by Larissa.
The Tragic Mulatto Myth by Dr. David Pilgrim.

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Cocktails & Questions with Candidates: Kelly Rowland (District 16)

Cocktails & Questions with Candidates is a series from the Tennessee Democratic Party where we talk with candidates across the State of Tennessee to find out who they are, what they stand for and how we can help them win.

This episode we’re joined by Elizabeth Rowland, candidate for Tennessee House District 16. We discuss why she decided to run, the priorities of her campaign, and take some questions from viewers.

For more on Elizabeth Rowland and her campaign, visit her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/VoteElizabethRowland/

These conversations are taken from our Facebook Live events that broadcast every Thursday at 4pm CT. Watch us live at facebook.com/tndem.

Hosted by Mary Mancini
Produced by Emily Cupples and TNDP

The Fast and The Curious: Two Roads Diverged in a Yellow Wood

San Dimas Today presents The Fast and The Curious – a quarantine inspired mini-series in which hosts Jason T. Meares, Esq and Kelly Hoyle Bolick subject themselves to every film in the Fast and Furious franchise. Every single one. Bill & Ted coverage is sprinkled in when it arrives.

The guys get caught up with the series, talk about the virtues of buddy action movies, and speculate about F9.

Sheena Steward

In this episode, Kim Baldwin sits down with Sheena Steward, a lifestyle and relationship blogger who appeals to her readers by courageously sharing her truths about life, love, and overcoming adversity. Sheena is widely celebrated for her humanity. She creates philanthropic campaigns to better her community and influence change through acts of kindness. She lends her voice, experience, and distinct superpower of vulnerability to help others navigate their lives and relationships.

Join us for a conversation about turning your birthday into a community service project, being a teenage activist in rural Tennessee, and not losing your sense of self after becoming a mother.

Find Sheena on Instagram, Facebook, and at loveatanystage.com.

To get full show notes and learn more about Ladyland, visit us at ladyland.show and follow us on Instagram at @ladyland_podcast.

Music by You Drive.
Logo by Elizabeth Williams. Sheena photo by Ivy Door Studio.

206: Squishy Electronics and Pure Audacity, Pt 2

We’re still working through the backlog of tracks that have caught our ear over the past few weeks but we did our best to pepper in some brand new work as well. All told, it’s another enjoyable dose of great local music spanning a variety of genres.

Find more from Eve Maret, Notelle, Richard String, Da Real A1yo, Flummox, Kent Osborne, Gee Slab, Abby Johnson, Hikko Mori and Justin Shawn Hobbs with the cover art below or on their social media. We suggest clicking through on both for maximum enjoyment.

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Eve Maret
“Freedom”

Notelle
“Bugs”

Richard String
“Girls Just Wants To Have Fun, Part 2”

Da Real A1Yo
“No Days Off”

Flummox
“Trans Girls Need Guns”

Kent Osborne
“Belly of the Beast”

Gee Slab
“Airplane Mode”

Abby Johnson
“Under the Weather”

Hikko Mori
“Two and Four” / “Cold Grits”

Justin Shawn Hobbs
“Live in Front of a Studio Audience”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music

Cover image: Flummox by McQ Photography.

Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids

Larissa and Lauren welcome their very first guest, cellist and sci-fi nerd Joshua Dent! The trio gets deep into discussion about Star Trek’s mixed race characters, and what their depictions say to and about the mixed race community. How does Worf feel about Romulan/Klingon hybrid fun times? Do you need a whole ass Klingon to test genetic viral immunity? Is there a little Filipino lady in Larissa’s tummy who tells her when she’s hungry? Listen and find out!

Additional reading:
Star Trek’s Tragic Hybrids on the Women at Warp blog by Larissa.
The Tragic Mulatto Myth by Dr. David Pilgrim.

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Marlene Twitty-Fargo is a Foul-Mouthed Angel

An episode in two parts, an Interview and an Essay.

Our interview is with Marlene Twitty-Fargo, the drag persona of Tim White. Marlene is the leader of a bad called The Twat Biscuits and is a ton of fun. Tim has lived in Nashville since 1988.

Our essay comes from Jack Evan Johnson, a writer and musician living and making a living in Nashville. Along with Elena Cybelle, he is the co-creator of Honkytonk Badonkadonk. His album American Pink came out last year.

We open with a new Mick Mullin tune called “Thank God They Closed the Honky Tonks.”

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The Fast and The Curious: The Fate of the Curious

San Dimas Today presents The Fast and The Curious – a quarantine inspired mini-series in which hosts Jason T. Meares, Esq and Kelly Hoyle Bolick subject themselves to every film in the Fast and Furious franchise. Every single one. Bill & Ted coverage is sprinkled in when it arrives.

The guys both agree that Cipher is kind of a terrible name and the submarine was a thing that happened. But on the bright side, Shaw and a Baby! Somoan Soccer Dancing! Mr. Nobody (again)!

Our Favorite Movies: Bride of Frankenstein with Mykki Newton

My guest today is Mykki Newton. Mykki is a film historian and writer. She is also an award-winning broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker with more than 40 years of experience in journalism and acting. She is a former television news anchor, reporter, entertainment correspondent and film critic. She studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, NY. and appeared in several feature films, television shows and on-stage. Mykki Newton is currently a producer/videographer/editor at The University of Mississippi’s School of Journalism and New Media.

She researches and writes extensively about classic cinema on her very readable blog Mykki Newton and Classic Movie History.

Follow Filmography Club on Instagram @filmography_club_podcast.

Music by Uncle Skeleton

205: Don’t Shy Away from the Political

Another massive dose of local music for you spanning a variety of genres. Hope you’re in the mood for some wildly upbeat dance-y jams, some ominous hip-hop, some politically fueled indie rock and many many points in between because that’s what we’ve got in store for you.

Treat yourself to plenty more from Pet Envy, Daisha McBride, The Lees of Memory, Midtones, B. Stokes, Negro Justice, Dialup Ghost, Neil O’Neil, Great Grand Sun and Nashville Ambient Ensemble.

Follow us or submit your music:
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Twitter: @weownthistown
Instagram: @weownthistown

Pet Envy
“Stop Sweatin’ It”

Daisha McBride
“Ballgame”

The Lees Of Memory
“Live Without”

Midtones
“Coffee Maker”

B Stokes
“Good Luck”

Negro Justice
“Fly Paper”

Dialup Ghost
“Empty Houses”

Neil O Neil
“Just a Moment”

Great Grand Sun
“Secret Depression”

Nashville Ambient Ensemble
“Elegy [Redux]”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music

Cover image: Becca Mancari.

Pilsner Round Up, Compost Tea, Black Owned Businesses

As summertime sets in, Mike and Kenneth debate some of the best thirst-quenching pilsners, covering locally brewed stalwarts, macro gas station tall boys and imports from across the pond. They also discuss some of their favorite black owned businesses to support in Nashville, Mike brings back “Gardentined” to discuss compost tea and enjoying blossoms from the garden, while Kenneth heads to Kentucky for a whiskey-soaked booze news.

Cheers!

Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen