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TPPP Episode 29 : Let’s Talk About Sex Work

Greetings and welcome to another episode of the podcast your mom warned you about, The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble I give a brief review of ‘I Am Not Your Negro’, the documentary about James Baldwin and his unfinished book. I will let you listen to it on the show, but in brief I will say that I was very moved, saddened, disgusted, angry, and not overly optimistic, though Mr. Baldwin himself said “I can’t be a pessimist, because I’m alive”. Please, if you have the opportunity, go watch this film. It is truly a phenomenal and, I believe, a seminal work.

On the palaver I speak to Astrid Isley, former co-host on Inciting Incident Podcast, radical activist, deep thinker, and also a sex worker. We talk about what sex work is; myths and misconceptions surrounding the profession; her experiences as a sex worker; her thoughts on regulation; and much more. I often say this, but it truly was an educational and eye-opening conversation.

On the post-ramble I do the usual show promotion, but mention my appearances on The Atheist in the Trailer Park and Zachrilege Cast, since I forgot to last week and almost forgot again! As always, thanks for listening to my incessant rambling, and I hope you enjoy the show.

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I Am Not Your Negro Official Website

Sex Work on Wikipedia

Q&A: Policy To Protect The Human Rights Of Sex Workers

Sex Workers Outreach Project USA

Sex Workers and Civil Rights

Policing Sex Work

Red Umbrella Fund

Industrial Workers of the World

Astrid Isley on Twitter

Zachrilege Cast #82 — Chris Watson of Podunk Polymath

The Atheist in the Trailer Park Podcast – Episode 0139: Solomon Blathers On

TPPP Episode 28 : Enbys Unite!

It’s time for another exciting episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble, I talk about two Donald Trump conferences : One in which he rambles and calls the press the ‘enemy of the American People’, and one in which he claims that some sort of terrorist incident occurred in Sweden, when nothing in fact happened at all. I also talk about Milo’s appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, and how Larry Wilmore is my hero. I also mention how Trav Mamone recorded a promo for NaNoCon 2017, and how awesome he is for doing so!

On the palaver this week, I talk to Ari Stillman, William Ferguson, and Katie Quesnel about their experiences and journeys being nonbinary.We talk about the struggles they face; how and when they became aware they were ‘different’; the extent to which they are ‘out’; and what cis people can do to help the non-binary community. This was a learning experience for me, and I hope you will learn as much as I did, or, if you are non-binary yourself, that you realize that you are not alone.

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Full Transcript and Video: Trump News Conference

Trump Calls the News Media the ‘Enemy of the American People’

‘Last Night in Sweden’? Trump’s Remarks Baffle a Nation

Milo Yiannopoulos found a bromance with Bill Maher. Then he met his other guests.

Non-binary definition on Gender Wiki

William Ferguson on Facebook

Vine and Vegetable Blog

The Gaytheist Manifesto

The SJW Circle Jerk on Spreaker

Don’t Call Me Lady on Facebook

TPPP Episode 27 : An Unconventional Conversation

Welcome to another exciting installment of The Triple Po! This week on an unusually long pre-ramble, I talk about how the 9th Circuit Court upheld the ruling against Trump’s Muslim ban, and how awesome it is anytime he get pissed off and throws a tantrum on Twitter. I also talk about the confirmation of DeVos and Sessions as Secretary of Education and Attorney General, respectively, as well as how Elizabeth Warren was silenced during the Sessions nomination because she trying to read the Coretta Scott King letter, even though her male counterparts had done so earlier. I then talk about Melissa McCarthy’s impression on SNL and how butthurt Trump got about that particular incident. I then talk about various town hall meetings in the countries where people were particularly vocal against their representatives, as well as some protests that occurred during the week. Finally, I read a new iTunes review and an email I received.

For the palaver I have co-organizer of NaNoCon 2017 Patrick Horst.We talk about his journey from being a Mennonite to becoming an atheist.We also talk about the origin of NaNocon and his work with the convention.Finally, we talk about his work with Sunday Assembly Nashville and how he became involved with that institution. It’s a fun-filled ride this week on The Podunk Polymath Podcast, and I hope y’all enjoy it!

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Court Refuses to Reinstate Travel Ban, Dealing Trump Another Legal Loss

White House rattled by McCarthy’s spoof of Spicer

Betsy DeVos confirmed as education secretary; vice president casts historic tie-breaking vote

Jeff Sessions Confirmed as Attorney General, Capping Bitter Battle

Silencing Elizabeth Warren backfires on Senate GOP

Read the letter Coretta Scott King wrote opposing Sessions’s 1986 federal nomination

Sean Spicer Press Conference (Melissa McCarthy) – SNL

Sean Spicer Press Conference Cold Open – SNL

Sunday Assembly Nashville

NaNoCon 2017 Main Page

NaNoCon 2017 – The Nashville Nones Convention on Facebook

NaNoCon 2017 on Twitter

TPPP Episode 26 : A Different Kind of War

Welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast. This week in the pre-ramble, I talk about how Trump’s ban against Muslims entering the country was struck down by a Federal judge and upheld by an Appeals Court. I then talk about my attendance at a rally/protest at the State Capitol and what it was like, as well as the purpose of the rally itself.

For the palaver I talk to long-time friend Emily White, who was a victim of sexual assault while in the military. We talk about her harrowing personal experience; her struggles with PTSD and mental illness generally as a result; as well as the prevalence of sexual assault in the military as a whole and the lack of proper oversight and effective reporting methods, as well as attempts by Congress to reform the system and the results of those efforts. It was a difficult subject for Emily to talk about, and I greatly appreciate her coming on to talk about it, and I think she is incredibly brave for doing so. I can only hope her story will help others dealing with similar situations and the aftermath of such a brutal action.

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Appeals Court Rejects Request to Immediately Restore Travel Ban

Grassroots group protests at Tennessee State Capitol

We Are Watching Rally at the Capitol on Facebook

Sexual assault in the United States military on Wikipedia

The Invisible War on Wikipedia

The Invisible War : Home

TPPP Episode 25 : The Problem of Prisons

Greetings and thanks for joining me for another exciting episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble I talk about the Cheeto-in-Chief’s latest efforts to irrevocably destroy our nation. This time he has issued a ban on immigrants from certain countries on entering the country, although none of those countries had anything do with 9/11, and most of the countries omitted are ones that, I’m sure coincidentally, Trump has business interests in. I also talk about the protests at airports in response to this travesty, as well as #deleteUber, and Lyft stepping up to give a million dollars to the ACLU. Lastly, I tell how I myself have decided to become a member of the ACLU in light of their successful fight to get a federal judge to issue an emergency stay preventing refugees from being expelled from the country, although apparently DHS agents are not complying with the order.

On the palaver I talk to Fred Sims, co-host of ORly Radio and former corrections officer, about the prison crisis in our country. We talk about the US having the largest number of people in prison; the disproportionate representation of African American males in the prison population; the issue of private prisons; solitary confinement; as well as what we can do as ordinary citizens to bring attention to these problems to our political representatives. This is a time to test men’s souls, and I fear this episode is less than upbeat. However, we have to resist as much as we can to fight Trump and his abhorrent policies, and that means constantly challenging these policies as much and as often as we can. Resist!

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Trump Bars Refugees and Citizens of 7 Muslim Countries

Federal Court Grants Stay In Challenge To Trump Immigration Ban

Protests Erupt Nationwide for Second Day Over Trump’s Travel Ban

Border agents defy courts on Trump travel ban, congressmen and lawyers say

OrlyRadio Show

OrlyRadio on Facebook

OrlyRadio on Twitter

Fred Sims on Twitter

Prison Policy Initiative

For-Profit Prisons: Eight Statistics That Show the Problems

Private Prison on Wikipedia

The New Jim Crow Website

Become a Freedom Fighter — Join the ACLU

TPPP Episode 24 : The Polymath Does Polyamory, Part 2

Welcome to this week’s episode The Podunk Polymath Podcast! In a longer than usual pre-ramble, I basically go on a tipsy rant about Trump’s inauguration and how much I hate the idea of him being President, as well as talk about the Womens’ March and the need for people to resist the horrendous policies that are sure to come down the pike.

On the palaver, I have part 2 of the round table discussion on polyamory. We touch on how they deal with the issue of children in a polyamorous relationship; the issue of jealousy; and other subjects. I think y’all will enjoy the rest of this conversation. I can’t think Shane, Leigh, Kory, Jeannie, Danny, and Heina enough for coming on and talking so candidly about polyamory with me. I learned a lot, and I hope y’all did as well.

On the conclusion, I talk about the fact that I got TWO more patrons, including one at the $5 level! That one wanted to remain anonymous, but one the new patrons is Robert Ray from Secular Yakking and The Original Motto Project! Thank you so much! To close out the show, though, I talk about the need to resist, and that if anyone needs any help of any kind, I will do whatever is in my power to assist. We have to stick together, because I am afraid things are going to get worse before they get better.

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Polyamory on Wikipedia

Glossary Of Poly Terms

Common Questions From my Mono Friends (Part 1)

Polyaskery Podcast Page

Polyaskery on Facebook

Polyaskery on Twitter

Polyaskery Secret Group on Facebook

Secular Yakking Home

Secular Yakking on Facebook

Secular Yakking on Twitter

The Original Motto Project Home

The Original Motto Project on Facebook

The Original Motto Project on Twitter

Robert Ray on Twitter

TPPP Episode 23 : The Polymath Does Polyamory, Part 1

Thanks for joining me for another episode of The PoPoPo! On the pre-ramble I give the Twitter follower roundup, as well as mention once again that I was on Inciting Incident Podcast.
For the palaver, I host a round-table discussion on polyamory. This episode contains the first part of said discussion, and next week the conclusion will air. My guests were Shane, Jeanne Ikerd, Kory Diggs, Heina Dadabhoy, Leigh, and Daniel Samuelson. Our conversation was informative, funny, and poignant. We talk about what it’s like to be poly; what it’s like to be poly with kids; the divide between the poly and swinger communities; as well as other topics involving polyamory. This was my first palaver with so many people, and it came off incredibly well, mostly due to my exceptional guests. Much thanks to them for doing this show, and thanks to the listeners who take the time to listen.

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Inciting Incident #74 – Chris Watson, Podunk Polymath

Polyamory on Wikipedia

Glossary Of Poly Terms

Common Questions From my Mono Friends (Part 1)

Polyaskery Podcast Page

Polyaskery on Facebook

Polyaskery on Twitter

Polyaskery Secret Group on Facebook

TPPP Episode 22 : Adamantly Atheist 

Welcome to another episode of everybody’s favorite Southern podcast! This week on the pre-ramble, I start the long-delayed Twitter follower roundup. I also mention that I will be on an upcoming episode of Inciting Incident Podcast. Finally, I talk about a tweet I sent out that kicked up a little controversy.

On the palaver, I talk to atheist activist and all-around awesome human being Adam Collins. We talk about his journey to atheism; his controversial exploits that have made him infamous; the Atheists of Facebook Online Convention; his run for Cincinnati City Council; as well as other interesting and cringe worthy topics. Adam is honest, kind, charismatic, and gives zero fucks, and I really enjoyed talking to him. I hope y’all enjoy listening to the conversation.

In the outro I mention that the episode with Bryce Blankenagel is really popular and has already jumped to number two in total episode downloads behind the inaugural episode. The show got the Blankenagel Bump! I hope y’all enjoy the show!

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Inciting Incident #74 – Chris Watson, Podunk Polymath on Patreon

I’m so tired of liberal calls for reaching across the aisle

Facebook Karaoke Event Page

Adam Collins on Facebook

Adamant Atheism on Facebook

Adamant Atheism on Spreaker

Atheists of Facebook Online Convention on Facebook

Atheists of Facebook Online Convention on YouTube

TPPP Episode 21 : Naked Politics 

Happy New Year, and welcome to another episode of The Podunk Polymath Podcast! This week on the pre-ramble I talk briefly about the impending inauguration of Donald Trump and the sense of impending doom I feel, as well as the need for us to fight against the Trump agenda. I also talk about the terrorist attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, and the facts that are currently known about this tragedy.

On the palaver I this week I speak with the host of ‘Naked Mormonism’, Bryce Blankenagel. We talk briefly about his podcast, but then we delve into a topic he stays away from on his show : Politics. We talk about the election of Donald Trump and the implications of his pending administration, as well as the need for people with common goals to come together to try to make this country better. Bryce and I didn’t agree on everything, but I think it was a respectful and fruitful conversation. I think y’all will enjoy it.

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Terrorist Attack At Istanbul Nightclub Kills Dozens

Naked Mormonism Podcast

Naked Mormonism on Facebook

Naked Mormon on Twitter

TPPP Episode 20 : An Inciting Incident 

Happy Holidays from The Podunk Polymath Podcast! For those who celebrate Christmas, I hope it was full of joy and laughs. For those who are still celebrating, continue to enjoy! And for those who struggle with this time of year for whatever reason, you have my sympathies, and I hope you get through relatively unscathed.

For the palaver, I have the honor and privilege of speaking to author of ‘The PC Lie : How American Voters Decided I Don’t Matter’; podcast host at ‘Inciting Incident’; and activist Ris McCool. We talk about her book, her podcast, and her experiences as a transgender woman. She is very charismatic and full of a righteous rage that is and will be stoked for the next four years by a Trump administration. She is someone to watch, as I think her ambition and courage will prove to be an asset during the travails that are sure to experience for the next four years.

I also wanted to mention I was on the Christmas edition of Bi Any Means Podcast along with Ris, The Prophet Jeremiah, and Uber Forty Seven. I also contributed to the airing of grievances on The Biskeptical Podcast, and I contributed a Robert Ingersoll quote to an episode of Secular Yakking. So, grab a cold glass of eggnog and enjoy the latest PoPoPo!

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‘The PC Lie’ on Amazon

‘The PC Lie’ on Goodreads

The Inciting Incident Podcast Homepage

The Inciting incident Podcast on Facebook

Ris McCool’s Blog

The Inciting Incident Podcast on Patreon

Ris McCool on Patreon

Bi Any Means Podcast #79 : A Very Bi Any Means Christmas

The Biskeptical Podcast #15 : Festivus Airing of Grievances

Secular Yakking Episode 80 : Breaking News