Patrick and Freak discuss the impact and just pure WTF of the University of Memphis’s decision to bring Kyle Rittenhouse to speak to the students.
So in this episode, we say goodbye to 2023. This year has brought about a lot of change to our swirltalk family, one of the biggest being the loss of Alex and Mary, to bigger and better things, but the show must go on!! So without further ado, I introduce you to my new cohost, the absolutely fabulous Mrs (that’s right y’all, she done got married!!!) Freak Nasty! And we have decided to sit down with the forever gorgeous, you got the right one baby, that bi#*$h, Zoey Adams. Who tells us what it’s like to be a true diva, and who takes shit from no one!!! So please listen enjoy and let us know what you think!! P.S.- We had some issues with the sound at the beginning! But Jon, said, "I will be damned if we let the gremlins win"!!!
In this episode, we get a little spooky with it!!! My boo-tactular co-host is one of the bestest friends I have. She is the first-wife in my world Robin Stevenson Haggitt. This was her first time on a pod-cast, but it certainly won't be her last. Our guest this time is the country girl who hangs out in cemeteries, the hauntingly beautiful Sheena Barnett. We get the get down on where to go if you want to meet a ghost. We also learn about her kitty-tastic relationship with 2 of the original stars of that Beverly Hills show. Finally, we talk about her uncle, a donkey, and great balls of fire. Goodness, gracious!!! It is a funny episode. So give it a listen and as always let us know what you think!!!
So here we go with another new episode. It is our first episode without Alex (5& ( (wad, but instead I have the uncomparable, the incredible, Ms. Freak Nasty as my co-host. We sit down and rap with Shahin Samiei of TEP. We discuss the legislative and the laws being brought against drag performers and gay entertainers in Tennessee. He helps us to understand what it means, and how we can combat it. So give us a listen and as always, let us know what you think.
In today’s drop we discuss a new chapter of Swirl Talk 901’s journey as Alex steps down as cohost. It’s been an incredible three years, and there are many more to come, however different. Join us as we reminisce about our favorite episodes and tease what the future holds!
‼️Watch before the episode‼️ 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRtRsyMB/ While we love to laugh, it’s important that we use our platform to discuss suffering in marginalized communities. We face another tough topic today - police brutality specifically against Black folx. Swirl Talk 901 is going multimedia as we watch, listen to, and discuss the video in the link below that one of our listeners (and Queen of our focus group) suggested for an episode of our show. In this video we see a young man in a life threatening situation with the police and a community that steps in to form a united front, deescalating the situation. Join us as we dive into this sensitive subject, and remember that if there’s ever a topic that you’d like to hear us talk about - hit us up! ‼️Watch before the episode‼️ 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRtRsyMB/
So here we go with another new episode. It is our 2nd one this year so hopefully this will be a trend. Alex and Patrick sit down for a little back and forth with SwirlTalk901’s new producer Jon “Janet from H.R.” Burnett. So have a listen and learn about “Janet” and why he loves SwirlTalk901 so much. Because, I mean, that is all anyone really wants to know, right?
New year - new content!! Swirl Talk 901 is back and sassier than ever! Like everyone, we’ve had a bumpy ride over the last few years. Though we have had struggles producing and releasing new material for you, we are so grateful to be back in action! We hope you enjoy our new episode “Showing Our Sass: White Savior Complex!” Together, we explore societal definitions of and personal experiences with White Saviorism. Listen to Patrick share raw stories from his past and everyday subjection to its impacts, while Alex recounts examples of her naive complicity which fuel her drive to improve. Learn and grow with us through this necessarily uncomfortable conversation!
Patrick made the mistake of asking Janet from HR what was on his mind. Then Janet couldn’t record. So Patrick goes off about the state of…well, lot’s of things. You know what grinds his gears? Find out!
Without further ado, we’re Showing Our Sass in this fiery conversation on Cancel Culture! Recognizing the social concept and consequences are complex, Patrick and Alex speak to what (and who) they consider cancel worthy and debate examples of local and national cancellations. We thank you again for your patience and are grateful for your continued support of the show! Check us out wherever you listen to podcasts and let us know what you think!
BDSM. What is it? What does it mean to the people that practice it? Join us as we ask these questions directly to two people who “eat, sleep, and breathe” it. Taylor and Ashley are deeply involved of the local Memphis Kink scene. We interview them about how they discovered their kinks, how they met, and what BDSM means to them in their every day lives. If you think 50 Shades of Grey is kinky, let Taylor and Ashley tell you how wrong you are.
We hope you all have enjoyed Mid-South Pride Live and In Color 2.0!! In honor of our own local celebrations and Global Pride Month, we are releasing a special Pride episode! Join Alex and Patrick as they take a trip down memory lane and recall their most memorable and impactful Pride experiences. Hear what it is like to be a part of the small but scrappy organization that brings your Mid-South Pride Fest to life, as well as being a representative of that organization to the community at large. Patrick and Alex share what “Pride” means to them, and ask, what have you done today to make you feel PROUD??
Patrick and Alex talk to the incredible author and human being, SAY Yang! SAY is an engaging speaker on creativity, diversity, and storytelling. Their journey to coming out as non-binary and Queer in their late 30s is nothing short of captivating and inspiring. They’ve delivered talks to global audiences at Grace Hopper Celebration, Cisco, Oracle, Lesbians Who Tech, and Women Who Code. SAY lives in Oakland, California and loves drumming, karaoke, and performing standup comedy. In their own words... “I love that my pronouns are both singular and plural because it reminds me every time I hear it that I am never alone. The Divine is with me wherever I go, whoever I’m with, whatever I do. I appreciate the constant reminder. And, just like Mattie (the main character in my book, The Spineless Porcupine), I now find myself in the wilderness, rediscovering who I truly am and finding community there. I hope you’ll join me on the journey of reclaiming our true selves. The best gift we can give this world is to unapologetically be ourselves and to inhabit the fullness of who we are. See you in the wilderness…”
Patrick and Alex discuss Patrick’s stroke and how it has affected him. Mary reveals what lengths she is willing to go to to avoid singing in public. Anti-maskers who caught COVID, and generally just how insane this whole Pandemic has been. End credit music by Gmac.
We interview Pastor Rob Van Ess of Holy Trinity Community Church in Memphis, TN about The Artist Formerly Known as Mr. Potato Head, what he has to say to anyone who does not feel welcome in God’s church, and what it means to be a Queer minister for Church hurt and traumatized people in the Deep South.
Patrick and Alex discuss the 2020 Election and the ensuing insanity, including the Capitol Insurrection. Showin’ our sass all over the place. Come get some.
The second part of our interview with Phillis “Freak Nasty” Lewis. She is a prominent performer in the Memphis drag community, as well as the Founder and CEO of Love Doesn’t Hurt, a Domestic Violence outreach and emergency assistance program focused on the LGBTQIA community in Shelby County, TN. PLEASE LISTEN TO EPISODE 2 - Meet Phillis “Freak Nasty” Lewis (Part 1) BEFORE THIS EPISODE!
The first part of our interview with Phillis “Freak Nasty” Lewis. She is a prominent performer in the Memphis drag scene, as well as the Founder and CEO of Love Doesn’t Hurt, a Domestic Violence outreach and emergency assistance program focused on the LGBTQIA community of Shelby County, TN.
Our first episode! Patrick and Alex will tell you all about themselves and what they hope to accomplish. A great place to start listening if you want your talk with a little swirl. Email us with comments or questions at SwirlTalk901@gmail.com
Today's episode is somewhat morbid. Janet from HR and I sit down to discuss the power of three, what it pertains to, especially with celebrity deaths. We discuss some of the great and not so great ones that we have lost.So have a listen and of course let us know what you think.