It's been a fun ride but Explain to Me has come to an end. We have all been busy and haven't been able to connect to record something. But we appreciate you and your support. To continue to support Bex, check out the trailer of her new show Tu Tia Bruja. Support Explain to Me by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me

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And from the Ashes, came a new project.

Minisode #15 Notes: #SomosLatinx Vol. 1 Recorded: 06/25/18 Episode Length: 28:32 In Mini-sode 15, Bex starts a series about what it is like to live under the Latinx Umbrella. Dani joins the show, they are a clinical psychiatrist working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as the Latinx community. They discuss therapy/therapy resources, what it is like to be Mexican-American, and Las Momias de Guanajuanto. Sources for therapy: Find a Multicultural Therapist Therapy for Latinx Therapy for Black Girls Donate to fund Raices' Mission Support Explain to Me by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me

#SomosLatinx Vol. 1

Mini-sode #14 Notes: Mercury I love you. But you're bringing me down. Trigger Warning* Recorded: 7/18/19 Episode Length: 24:07 Trigger Warning: Genocide/Racism/Border Crisis/Awful Work Environments In Mini-sode 14, Bex brings back Sam Kahn to discuss the ups and downs of traveling for a job. Sam talks about the Queer Tarot deck they are working on. Bex talks about #SomosLatinx and new projects coming in August. Queer Tarot Kickstarter: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/532238998/queers-and-queens-tarot-deck-made-of-lgbt-portraits) Sam's Website: (http://ealainstudiosart.com/) SomosLatinx: (www.explaintomestl.com/somoslatinx) Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me

Mercury I love you. But you are bringing me down. **Trigger Warning**

Mini-sode #13 Notes: God Bless Pegging Recorded: 4/30/19 Episode Length: 26:21 In Mini-sode 13, Bex chats with Jaded Moon Delastrange, a sex positive tattoo artist. They discuss traveling, tattooing, diversity in the industry, dark tourism, and buttholes. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me

God Bless Pegging

Episode #34 Notes: Giving Flowers To... Recorded: 4/14/19 Episode Length: 24:51 The group reunites for one more episode before their hiatus. Bex thanks and gives flowers to many of the podcasts that have supported the show on social media. Then proceeds to start a conversation on the complexity of womxn friendships. Jake brings up the hypocrisy of the President in regards to Representative Omar's stance on Israel. Jake brings up the importance of finding ones place in the revolution, and figuring out on a large or small scale how to help. Finally Sean reflecting on Nipsey Hussle's death, and discusses people who should get flowers while they are still alive. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me

Giving Flowers To...

Episode #33 Notes: Don't yuck someone's yum, unless that yum is racist af. Spoilers Recorded: 3/25/19 Episode Length: 35:28 This week the cast discussed Us, Shrill, Denver: the benefits of buying flower there, but also the issue with homelessness. The issue of homelessness here in St. Louis, the Attorney General summary of the Mueller Report, all of the candidates for the Democratic Party, and Alex Jones losing his shit. 

Don't yuck someone else's yum, unless that yum is racist af. **Spoilers**

Mini-sode #12 Notes: A Country full of Hufflepuffs Trigger Warning Recorded: 2/25/19 Episode Length: 25:15 Trigger Warning: Rape/Generational Trauma/Genocide In Mini-sode #12 Bex chats with Sam Kahn, an American studying art in the country-side of Ireland. Both bonding over their love of the cot Sam discusses the art they are currently making based off their experience and perspective as a non-binary, pansexual, human, who has been diagnosed with prosopagnosia (face blindness). They also bring up generational trauma they experience as a person of Jewish/Irish ancestry. Follow Sam on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/sammmalamm/?hl=en] Sam's Website: [https://www.ealainstudios.com/]

A Country full of Hufflepuffs. **Trigger Warning**

Mini-sode #11 Notes: Ya'll ever had to avoid being sued? Recorded: 2/18/19 Episode Length: 15:51 In Mini-sode 11, Bex got to hang out with Stars at Night after their show in Kansas City opening for Le Butcherettes. Getting late night vegan food at KC Kitchen & Pizzeria, while chatting about music influences, first concerts, the ups/downs of touring, their pets, and the Midwest. Rad tunes were playing in the background the whole time, so to avoid being sued, enjoy a shortened taste of the convo they had. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ya'll ever had to avoid being sued?

Mini-sode #10 Notes: You're so gross, Ted Bundy. Recorded: 1/30/19 Episode Length: 19:21 In Mini-sode 10, Bex chats with Layal the host of the podcast Hold My Pasties Please. They discuss how HMPP came to be, their current Netflix binges, and how gross Ted Bundy was. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

You're so gross, Ted Bundy.

Mini-sode #9 Notes: We write love songs too. Recorded: 2/10/19 Episode Length: 14:08 In Mini-sode 9, Bex talks with local band Sorry, Scout. They discuss how the band started, rock music as a whole being full of straight, cis, white dudes, the impact they want to make, being supported by the St. Louis music community, and Randi falls in love with a very adorable cat boy. Support Sorry, Scout in making their newest EP. https://www.gofundme.com/sorryscoutmakesnewmusic www.sorryscout.com

We write love songs too.

Mini-sode #8 Notes: Maybe do a little cocaine and solve a puzzle. Trigger Warning Recorded: 1/31/19 Episode Length: 18:46 Trigger Warning: Statutory Rape/Abortion In Mini-sode 8, Bex has a conversation with Molly of the podcast Yeah, No, Yeah. They discuss R. Kelly and how long it has taken for him to see any type of fall out. How, many Classic Rock Stars were also guilty of statutory rape, but so many people are unaware of this. Discussing the infamous “Baby Groupies” of the late 70’s and some of the abuse the girls went through. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Maybe do a little cocaine and solve a puzzle. **Trigger Warning**

Episode #32 Notes: That Anthem Don't Even Slap Recorded: 2/3/19 Episode Length: 28:45 This week Jake talks about Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia having photos released of him in blackface. Sean asks if anyone can be saved from cancel culture. Bex asks how to deal with cutting ties with those close to you, who haven't decolonized. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

That Anthem Don't Even Slap

Mini-sode #7 Notes: Cause I thought to be white, was to be normal. Recorded: 1/17/19 Episode Length: 9:34 In Mini-sode 7, Bex continues the series about being Mexican-American living in the U.S. with Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes. They discuss Bi/Mental the band's latest album, what inspired the album, when Teri first discovered Alice Bag, and growing up surrounded by white people. Bi/mental drops February 1st. Check out the band's site to preorder the album. https://www.lebutcherettesofficial.com Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Cause I thought to be white, was to be normal.

Mini-sode #6 Notes: You are so a Lisa. Recorded: 1/19/19 Episode Length: 17:21 In Mini-sode 6, Bex begins a series of conversations on what it is like to be Mexican-American living in the U.S. As a great starting place she invited her Cousin Jesus on. Jesus was one of the technical architects who created the Simpsons World App. They discuss their early experiences with ESL classes, having other brown people around, The Simpsons, current projects, and family. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

You are so a Lisa.

Episode #31 Notes: It is now the year 2019. Trigger Warning Recorded: 1/19/19 Episode Length: 30:44 Trigger Warning: Racism/Police Violence First episode of 2019. Jake talks about Nathan Phillips and the disrespect he experienced at the Indigenous Rally. Bex discusses her feelings regarding the Women’s March, finding out what Indigenous groups she comes from, and AeroMexico’s latest commercial. Sean brings up the sentencing of Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald. As well as a question from Kate from the podcast Ignorance was Bliss. She asks what do medical professionals have to keep in mind to help people of color the most. Support Explain to Me by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/explain-to-me Find out more on the Explain to Me website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

It is now the year 2019. **Trigger Warning**

People of color connecting to make sense of the melaninless.

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