Episodes
Jan. 15, 2024
Ep. 71 Pam Punzalan: Writer, CEO, Queer Advocate, and Gamer
I chat this time with Pam Punzalan, who I had chance to finally meet at Big Bad Con 2023. Pam is a Writier and Lead Editor on a numerous Table Top Roleplaying Games, The Executive Director of Dames Making Games of Toronto, Qu...
Jan. 2, 2024
Ep.70 Logan Boese: Actor, Writer, and Story Guide
I chat with Logan Boese, who is an Actor, Writer, and Story Guide for the Table Top RolePlaying Game (TTRPG) Coyote and Crow. We discuss the game, Native America stories and ethos around stories. As well as the stories and dr...
Dec. 18, 2023
EP 69: Ajuan Mance: "What Brothers do all day..."
I chat once again with Author and Illustrator Ajuan Mance. About their new illustrated children's book What Brothas do all day...?. We does the inspiration about the book, their journey and experience as an Illustrator with a...
Dec. 11, 2023
Ep. 68 Kelly Baker,LMFT: Onyx Trauma&ExpresArte Cultural Wellness
I chat with Kelly Baker, LMFT about her work at Onyx Trauma Healing Center, ExpresArte Cultural Wellness Collective, and Brainspotting. Especially their work at ExpresArte, which helps in the training and support for BIPOC Th...
Nov. 27, 2023
Ep 67 David Archer, MSW,MFT: Therapist and Author
I chat with David Archer: MSW, MFT, Psychotherapist, and Author. We discuss 2 of his books Anti-Racist Psychotherapy and his Afrofuturistic book Black Mountain. We explore what motived each one, how they can help, and enjoy o...
Nov. 22, 2023
SP12: TheraBlerdingOut: The Marvels
In this Special program: Dr. Mercedes Samudio discuss the MCU movie " The Marvels". From the lens of BIPOC, Mental Health Professionals, and Blerds. We try not to give spoilers, but some slip in.
Nov. 13, 2023
Ep66 Brian Ragas:Supporting Queer BlackMen@ Black Brothers Esteem
I chat with Brain Ragas, is the Director of the SF Aids Foundation program Black Brothers Esteem. Which services Queer Blackman with community and those who are living with HIV. We talk about this type of work, the need for i...
Nov. 6, 2023
SP11 Richard Ruane: Kickstarter Moonlight on Roseville Beach
Special Program In this Special Program, I chat with Richard Ruane. Chief Editor on the Table Top Roleplaying Game (TTRPG), Moonlight on Roseville Beach. We discuss the game, its creation and influences, Hammer films, Queer C...
Oct. 30, 2023
Ep65 London Carlisle: Actor, Gamer, and Swordsmen
I get the blessed and delightful chance to talk with London Carlisle. Who is an actor of stage, and audio drama. They are an avid gamer of Table Top Games, both as a player and Gamesmaster. With that work on stage there are t...
Oct. 16, 2023
Ep64. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud, PhD: Author of "The Better Man"
I chat with fellow Mental Health Profession and friend Dr. Eric DitzMedrud. We talk about his new book The Better Man: A guide to consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. In our discuss we talk about Connect, Repressi...
Oct. 9, 2023
SP 10 Yuvelca M. Reyes: Author-The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate
Content Warning: Death, Death of child, Stillbirth In this Special Programing, Yuvelca Magdalena joins us again to discuss their new book The Stillbirth Prevention Advocate. We discuss the stigma around Stillbirth, how it is ...
Oct. 2, 2023
Ep 63- Regina Faridnia,LCSW: Native American Representation & BSP
I chat with Regina Faridnia, LCSW- is a Brainspotting trainer/consultant, EMDR trained, Mindfulness/Mind Body Medicine trained & a Somatic Experiencing Practioner (SEP).She has experience working:First/Second Responders, addi...
Sept. 25, 2023
SP 9 Mercedes Samudio,LCSW: TheraBlerdingOut "They Cloned Tyrone"
In this Special Program I TheraBlerd Out once more with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW & Coach. We discuss the Netflix, Comedy-Horror movie They Cloned Tyrone. We try our best not to spoil the movie, as we discuss the mental health e...
Sept. 18, 2023
Ep 62: Drexwell Seymour: Author, Businessmen, and Money Literacy
I chat with Drexwell Seymour, Author, Businessmen, Motivational Speaker, and Money Literacy teacher. We discussed he life growing up in Turks &Caicos, and the journey to find his purpose in Life. Which centered in the his wor...
Sept. 11, 2023
SP8 Viktor Kerney: Co-editor of "We Belong"
In this Special Program I chat with Viktor Kerney. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is William o. Tyler. Their crowd...
Sept. 4, 2023
Ep61. Sekayi Edwards, LMFT: HiddenQuest-Black Geek Therpaist POV
This podcast is 2 year old, and to celebrate it. I chat with Sekayi Edward, LMFT. Who recently started his private practice Hidden Quest Therapy. We discussed being a Black, Geek centered therapist, and starting a practice. S...
Aug. 29, 2023
SP7:William O. Tyler: Co-Editor "We Belong" Black Queer Anthology
In this Special Program I chat with William O. Tyler. Who is the Co Editor of the Black Queer Anthology We Belong, produced in connection to Stack Deck Press and Prism Comics. The other Co editor is Viktor Kerney. Their crowd...
Aug. 21, 2023
Ep. 60 Shalita Grant, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Hair Liberation
I get to chat in this episode with Shalita Grant, Actress & Entrepreneur. Shalita can been seen in NCIS:New Orleans, NCIS, Search Party, Mercy Street, and multiple other showers. While filming NCIS: New Orleans, Shalita began...
Aug. 7, 2023
Ep. 59 Sophia Ansari, LPCC: PoC Play Therapy & Therapist
I chat with Sophia Ansari Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Play Therapist. Sophia and I, discussed what is Play Therapy, how to become a Play Therapist, and being a BIPoC Therapist. We also talk about how Geek the...
July 24, 2023
Ep.58 Dr.Darlene Hall:Book-Yth Dev.Theory&Pract.,Trauma Framework
I chat with Dr. Darlene Hall Ph.D.. Who is a Black lesbian Psychologist with strong social justice values. She have a written a text calledYouth Development Theory & Practice: Intergrating a Trauma Framework, which is based o...
July 10, 2023
Ep. 57 Aaron Johnson: Black Men as Chronically Under Touched
I chat with Aaron Johnson who is a co-founder of Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action. We discuss the subject of being Chronically Under Touched, and most especially for Black Men. Since the events of the Pandemic Lockdown...
July 3, 2023
SP6. Mercedes Samudio: Blerd out-Across the Spider-verse
Special Programming Mercedes and I, Blerd Out again as we discussed the new Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse movie. Listen as we enjoy the representation, the What if..., and the Mental Health elements at play in the movie....
June 26, 2023
Ep. 56 Justin Hall: Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month As we wrap up Pride month, I chat with Queer Cartoonist, Educator, and Scholar, Justin Hall. Justin and I discuss the history of comics, Queer comics, and their work in creating True Travel Tale...
June 19, 2023
Ep. 55 Dana TherActivist, MSW: Began a TherActivist
Celebrating LGBTQ+ month As we continue to celebrate Pride month, I chat this week with Dana the TherActivist (They/ Them), MSW. Who is a Therapist, Author, Filmmaker and Activist. We discussed the being a Therapist and being...