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What’s The Fuzz?! treads the line between entertainment and education with enlightening personal stories from members of the furry fandom. A large focus goes to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) furs where they freely detail their experiences without getting filtered or silenced. Looking to learn something new about the furry under the suit? Jump right in! Note: That this podcast is 18+ only, and the views expressed here may not represent the furry fandom as a whole.
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Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Strypz Berry Unusual YoutubeFacebook (Photography)MixcloudFacebook (DJ)Join Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSWife’s Music: YOUTUBE & FACEBOOKThe traumatic experience ( Trigger warning )On March 22nd 2021 I interviewed Strypz, aka Berry Unusual, a darkly inclined individual with his paws all over the set from the lights, the cameras, and the action! He (sometimes she) is a mixture of Christian, goth, black, ...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Mandi Join Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn March 21st 2021 I sat down with Mandi the jumping spider! A black woman who's a soon to be archeologist and history nerd. This energetic, and kind hearted arachnid shares from her wealth of knowledge whether it be about the furry fandom, black culture, or historical events. Though 2021 has been a struggle for all of us, it's important to reflect on how far you...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Gram Commission GramFurench Toast FursuitsJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn March 20th '21 I interviewed Gram a black, non-binary fursuit crafter and artist living their best life! As the co-owner of Furench Toast Fursuits, she's had quite the history with making fursuits and interacting with all kinds of people. It was surprising to learn that her family was supportive of their craft from the start. Not...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow KiriFollow Kiri's Writing AccountKiri's Ko-FiJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSStephanie InterviewThe missing person Marquez Duncan was found April 8th, '21.On March 14th '21, I sat down with Kiri the black academic who's determination drives her to be the best she can be. Her journey through the fandom really shows the magic of it all. How found family, and misfits can make you feel at home and get through...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Fujimaru Fujimaru's Twitch Channel Join Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSMentioned VideoOn March 13th (14th?) I sat down with Fujimaru a part of husky royalty largely revered for being unapologetically black on and off his streams. This "princess of huskies" digs deep into his soul to discuss topics that dig at all of us. The furries that made him feel unwelcome, the atrocities of war, and of course his deep lo...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow HanzoHanzo's YouTubeJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn March 12th, '21 I interviewed Hanzo a half Japanese, half Irish drifter busy making beats in his studio. When he's not rapping, singing, making videos, or dancing with his crew Clawz N' Concrete Crew. He dishes his grievances towards the furry fandom and why he prefers to call himself a 'beastman' instead of a furry in this interview.Hanzo doesn't pul...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow RockyThe Conscious LeeHelp TexasHelp Daunte WrightJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn February 21st, '21 I sat down with Rocky, a black individual with a lot to say about America and the way it upholds its systems of oppression. While I wasn't sure what to expect from this usually upbeat dancer things quickly turned into a lengthy conversation about how poverty keeps us poor, and how things got to where&nb...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Teddy Wynton Swaying HillTeddy's Ko-FiJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn February 20th, '21 I sat down with Teddy Wynton a black drummer outta Maryland who's been in the fandom for decades and has quite a few stories to tell. He pulls from his past to paint a detailed look at the fandom and how being a furry has changed his life in more than one way. Especially when it comes to accepting things about hims...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow CerberusCerb's WebsiteJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSOn February 18th, '21 I sat down with Cerberus an indigenous, two spirited individual that's finding her place being ts'msyen. A creative mind that delves into art and writing! Unlike the other guests before her we get into discussions about disability and accessibility more heavily than before. She gets into the nitty gritty of her experiences with di...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Ryn UfeRyn's PatreonRyn's Ko-FiSTOP ASIAN HATEJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSSources for this episode provided by Ryn Ufe:Houma History (film)Houma History Book recommendationHistory w/ Education SystemFree Ebook of Indigenous People's History of the USBvlbancha CollectiveFarm PageBack in February 12th 2021 I sat down with Ryn Ufe a groundbreaking activist and vocal member of the Houma tribe embodying th...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow KavaericKavaeric's WebsiteSTOP ASIAN HATEJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSBack in February 2021 I sat down with Kavaeric a (Hong Kong)Chinese-Japanese Canadian immigrant divulging his time between art and learning how to use a dishwasher. He's not quite a human, not quite a dragon, and not quite a robot either! In truth he's a mix of many things, from his backgrounds, to his interests, and demeanor. Despit...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Mikasi WolfJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelGuest Application FormBIPOC FURRY EVENTSSTOP AAPI HATE!Back in February I met with Mikasi Wolf, a Hainanese writer that's been in the furry fandom for over 14 years. He goes into detail about his culture and what things are like on his side of the world in Singapore. Day to day life, the Covid-19 response, and even how different groups fit together are discussed. Turns out things are a little different...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Kai DrossomJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelEntailBarkade FursHelp TexasGuest Application FormIn late January I sat down with Kai Drossom a Ghanaian and British fur living in the far away land of London England. This episode was such a treat to take part in. Kai is exceptionally sharp! They waste no time discussing anything and everything that made them the person they are today as well as why some of those things need not be tread by anyone in ...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow NatCatSamaJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelHelp TexasGuest Application FormIn January I sat down with Nat to discuss everything from the furry fandom, to colorism. Needless to say this fun and lighthearted soul really knows how to bring on the harsh truths some of us are afraid to say. As a skilled artist and animator he was more than happy to talk about how art has shaped his life over time. From his humble upbringing to rousing need to protest...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow AzothRead RevenantJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelOn January 11th 2021 I sat down with Azoth, a skilled black trans artist creating their dream web comic Revenant at an astounding pace of 5 pages per week. Not only does he manage to write in a black protagonist to head this fantasy world, he also creates something totally unique: spinning an urban fantasy adventure that criticizes colonialism and doesn't hold back from going all out on the art....
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow YamiBad Dog Custom CreationsJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelCan You See Us Now?On October 20th I got to sit down with the dazzling Turkish fursuit maker Yami to gain a Middle Eastern fur's perspective on what's going on when it comes to BLM and the pushes for diversity and inclusion. Coming from a traditional Turkish family, Yami has been through quite a lot growing up. Though, despite the odds stacked against him, his determination and passion...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow TsukoJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelCan You See Us Now?STOP AAPI HATE!On October 19th I sat down with the magical dancing Korean red panda Tsuko to get to taste of what the world of furry dancers has to offer! He shared insight on me on what it's like to feel at home on the dance floor and what it was like growing up adopted into a white world. It's not always easy overcoming adversities and yet, this guy really knows how to reel it in.Teeming...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow Mark Lee ADFollow Mark Lee SFWJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelCan You See Us Now?On October 4th I sat down with the mystical Kitsune Mark Lee a half black, quarter Native American, quarter Greek, bi-curious furry living in California. (Near my hometown fun fact >_>) While he was nervous at first he had no trouble opening up about his experiences inside and outside the fandom. It's often overlooked but body image issues can have a serious ...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow PanBarcade FursCosmopunkSpectre in The FogJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelCan You See Us Now?On September 27th 2020 I got the chance to sit down with Panic the bear! A fun loving black London-er unafraid to speak his mind and get my goat any time he gets the chance. This ain't his first rodeo either. This talented bear keeps his paws busy with all sorts of projects within the fandom and out! Including co-running the Furs of Color Telegram &...
Resources, Social Media & Donation LinksFollow IzzyWeaselpressJoin Rhyner’s Telegram ChannelCan You See Us Now?Originally recorded September 19th 2020.On September 27th I sat down with Izzy from WeaselPress to discuss diversity in the fandom and why representation is important to furs of color. Originally, the episode was recorded the week previous, but due to a recording error we had to re-record this episode. It serves as a "highlight reel" of the questions asked from the original recor...
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