Two and a half years ago, we sat down with the incomparable Cindy Gallop—and even then, she was pushing boundaries around how we talk about sex, porn, and pleasure. Generative AI was already creeping into the adult industry, but nothing like the explosion we’re seeing now. That makes Cindy’s work with Make Love Not Porn more urgent than ever. We still stan her unapologetic brilliance, and we’re re-releasing this episode to keep fueling a healthier, more human conversation around sex in t...
Daniel Barousse, the heart and hands behind Barousse Works—a design, woodworking studio built on intuition, curiosity, and a deep love for skateboarding—is our guest this week. We talk about a ton, including, how he’s learned to trust the pull of his own intuition, even when the path forward wasn’t clear. Spoiler alert: following your heart works out big here for us all!
Sometimes a conversation leads to a title, and does so quickly —that was certainly the case with Dr. Kume Goranson, Executive Director of CodeRVA Regional High School. Tucked in the myriad of the all-things-education talk we had, lives a story about authentic self, purpose, and knowing when to jump! Though her service and role are specific, her message is truly universal.
Like so many of us, Matthew Knight is a many-hat human. And this conversation with him is for anyone asking, "What's Next?" His journey began with a title, a singular purpose, and a willingness to listen to where the universe needed him most. Now, using the expertise he's acquired, he answers the "What's Next?" question for independent workers and companies alike. Through community, inventive communication, and his company, The Independency Co., the future of work might be brighter than you'v...
Regina H. Boone didn't come on to the show to specifically talk about intuition, but it quickly became obvious during our conversation just how much of a role her instinct played on her path to becoming an award-winning photojournalist. Through her photography, Boone brings empathy, urgency, and an unwavering belief in the power of images to inspire change. Happy to report she brings the same to a simple conversation amongst friends. www.richmondfreepress.com https://support.branchmuseum.org/...
The two of us have been dabbling in zero-waste living for a while now. We are not experts, by her own admission, neither is Eryn Cook—but she certainly knows a heck of a lot more about it than we do. Through Eco Inspired, her zero-waste refill shop, and the platform she's growing, Eryn's own journey can become a huge part of your own, and we are thrilled to share her story with you. Living eco-inspired starts now! Be sure to check out https://www.beyondplastics.org as well!
Our first foray into doing this sans radio, and who better to have on the show for such an experiment than giant thinker Thalia Mavros! Is this show a touch longer than normal? You bet it is because when you bring on Thalia, you know you are going to go deep on so so much. If you haven't already, be sure to also check out The Front.
On this final live-on-KWVH episode, we were oh-so fortunate to grab some of award-winning author Cynthia Pelayo's time! Though it's an abbreviated show, we covered a ton: grief, what it does, how we handle it, how to honor it, and how Cynthia found her way through it after her father passed with her latest novel, Vanishing Daughters. Pelayo writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief, mourning, and cycles of violence and we cover that, social media boundaries, and, of co...
Lauren Z. Ray made it by the show to take us through an absolutely jam-packed retelling of the broad and exciting adventure she's had which includes, but is most definitely not limited to, some of the following: acting, NYC, directing, Los Angeles, traveling and living abroad, and even landing somewhat serendipitously (or was it fate?) in Richmond, VA. It's no surprise she's fashioned her passion for storytelling into another new adventure since landing there—Vegan Club RVA. There's so...
Jonathan Webster—an absolute delight of a human—popped by the show to talk about the truly invaluable work he and One Small Step are doing in the world: bringing people with very different views together to record a conversation—not to debate politics—but simply to get to know each other as people. And here's the thing, that probably sounds necessary to you too, but a bit scary. FEAR NOT! We're betting bottom dollar that after you hear more from him and about how One Small Step works, logisti...
Our 100th episode ever! And what do we do? Or rather, what did Benita make Peter do? Talk about himself and his decades long path to the publication of his debut paranormal horror/thriller, What The Dead Can Do. In all seriousness, Benita kept this conversation on point (she always does) and since the recording, Peter has decided that this hour-long conversation may well be of service to those looking to publish their own manuscript or other long-from writing at some point. Artist? Yeah...
Maria Gianoutsos knows a thing or two about a thing or several hundred—especially when those things are people. Her decades-long immersion into the creative world of advertising, culture, storytelling, and human behavior didn't create her instincts for identifying human potential (or even seeing the future) but it certainly helped hone her intuition. This was a powerful and delightful conversation—one we hope might be the beginning of a much longer one for you! Check out more at: https://thec...
Stories and pictures. What are we documenting and for whom? Photographer Samia Minnicks has a pretty simple ask: "What brings genuine joy into your life? Do me a favor and close your eyes to take a minute to think about it." Do that for her, do that for us, and then—and only then—press play on this episode. Beyond what you can see, photography connects us to emotions—even, as was the case with Samia, with family we never had the chance to meet. Her gift to the world goes well beyond the...
This conversation with Heather Carter and Nazish Pasternak from projectART was an absolute delight. If you are a Wimberley local, you already know about all the amazing things projectART has done and is doing in our community. And if you haven't, you must visit their gallery, ARTSPACE. If you aren't local, guess what?! There's a lot of important information and themes and ideas in this talk with this dynamic duo about: the importance of introducing art to children early, the relationship betw...
Artist Chad Rea is creating from an unusual place in his soul these days: JOY. It would be hard to summarize his journey any better than he has done himself in the description of his latest creation, Cult of Happy: "A love letter to the human spirit, a joyful rebellion against negativity, and proof that art doesn’t just transform spaces—it transforms lives." Trust us when we say this was another feel-good, leave-better-than-you-came-in hour for us. If that sounds appealing to you, join the cu...
Guided by a deeply ingrained three-pronged family approach to service, guest Megha Desai's passions ultimately led her to a role she may have been destined for: president of the Desai Foundation. Her and the foundation's commitment to empowering women and children through community development to enhance health, livelihood, and menstrual equity is so wonderfully significant. Spoiler alert: we venture elsewhere in this conversation because her philanthropic inclination permeates everything she...
Ramen might seem an odd thing to hang a show upon, but add the entrepreneurial firebrand Sarah Gavigan, and trust us, you have one heck of an hour ahead of you! Sarah's journey has been expansive in scope but anchored by one very key ingredient: obsession. What that word can mean is on tap in this talk, as well as her experiences and expertise as Founder / President at Otaku Ramen in Nashville, TN, plus much more!
Barbara Thomas's journey from USAF Jet Engine Mechanic to owner of downtown San Antonio's Pandora's Bookstore and Coffee Bar (and all the fantastic things in between) can be summed up in two words: Why not? If you're a listener, you already know we are rabid fans of "why not." So it's no surprise that we had a blast talking with her about motivations, learning as you go, books, entrepreneurship, and the power of collaboration, even when serendipitous.
Some shows splinter quickly into a thousand wonderful possibilities. We love it when they do, even when the anchor subject is, ironically, a steady mind! Guest J Miles, Yogi, martial artist, bodyworker, retired breakdancer, community activist, and student of Eastern arts and philosophy, joined us for just such a conversation. Given how important movement is to him and us, perhaps it was no surprise that we covered so much ground in an hour that left all three of us feeling steady, calm, grate...
Yes, it's a new year, but worry not—this isn't a show about resolutions, it's a deep dive into realizations about food, weight, biology, and joy. Guest Rebecca Thomas, founder of Not Another Diet, is on a mission to end generational diet culture by making a healthy weight clear and achievable. Want to navigate a world designed for weight gain and come out the other side a healthier, happier you? Our conversation with Rebecca is an excellent, gimmick-free place to start! For more about Rebecc...