In this episode the ladies talk to power lifter and personal trainer Ogechi Akalegbere (@gechmeifyoucan on IG) about being strong,  Black, and Catholic! This episode is chock full of insight, powerful takeaways, and shenanigans! 

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Plaid Skirts and Basic Strong Black Women

In this super sized episode, Marcia and Shannon talk about their favorite praise and worship songs with a side of shenanigans! Come on this ride and lift the Lord’s name on high with us! 

Plaid Skirts & Praise and Worship

Marcia and Shannon talk with Chenele (@chenele_k on Instagram) about the BEST Cinderella: Brandy Cinderella (formerly known as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella). 

Plaid Skirts and Basic Black Girl Magic

Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, a speaker, writer, professor, and New Orleans native who is Black, Catholic, and newly basic. Sort of.Offertory:Marcia: following hashtags, fandom accounts, Shang-Chi and the Ten RingsAnsel: Marvel’s “What If…” on Disney+Shannon: BLK & Bold coffee at Target and @blacksaintsmatter on InstagramTo support Ansel’s community as they recover from the hurricane:Venmo: @Ansel-AugustineCash app: $PREACH6THPayPal: preach504@gmail.com

To New Orleans, With Love

We’re still on hiatus, but we wanted to share this long-delayed gem with you all. Enjoy Shannon’s interview with our new friend Varaidzo! 

Echoes and Hope: bonus episode

The world turns upside down in this episode as Shannon takes on hosting duties and Marcia leads us on random tangents about Target. Friend of the Pod, Karianna Frey, returns to talk with the ladies about how much we all love liturgy; how it can be a place both of refuge and of marginalization; and how we can all better welcome people to worship with us.OffertoryKarianna - Ted Lasso (Apple+),  American Shadows podcast, Little Office of the Blessed Virgin MaryShannon - Schmigadoon (Apple+), The Sunday Website (St. Louis University), Forest PreservesMarcia- The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Starbucks Shaken Espresso with Oat MilkFollow Us On InstagramPodcast: @psbbpodcastKarianna: @kariannafreyShannon: @teamquarterblackMarcia: @stylishlyciaSupport Our Podcast:Merch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

Life, Liturgy, and the Pursuit of Happiness with Karianna Frey

**WARNING** This episode discusses racism, racial trauma, premature birth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss., which may be triggering for some listeners.Dr. Kera McNelis, MD, a neonatologist and friend of the podcast, joins Shannon and Marcia to discuss the impacts of racism on care for both moms and premature infants. We discuss the research on black maternal health and care for black infants in Newborn Intensive Care Units; what some organizations are doing to end racial disparities in medical care; and what all of us can do to bring about policies and changes which truly reflect a culture that is "pro-life for the whole life."CNN Article on Black Maternal Health: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/14/opinions/maternal-mortality-crisis-racism-stewart-besser/index.htmlOffertoryMarcia: Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies, getting messy, Abide Women’s ServicesKera - “Everything Bagel” Seasoning; give up a social media accountShannon - cratejoy.com; magazine subscriptions; stretching

Racism, Maternity Deserts, and NICU Care

Here and now, we promise to pod faithfully, as the ladies celebrate the velvet vocals of the one and only Luther Vandross. Looking at the album "The Ultimate Luther Vandross" leads to singing, shenanigans, and a whole lotta love.**Announcement**The very first PSBB Book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin&apos;s will be published in January 2022 by Ave Maria Press! Yes, that is Luther Vandross inspired! More details coming soon!OffertoryShannonA White Catholic&apos;s Guide to Racism and Privilege  by Dan Horan, OFM (Ave Maria Press) - Preorder now!Cat CafesMarciaHow Long Do You Think It&apos;s Gonna Last by Big Red Machine In Five Years by Rebecca Searle

Never Too Much Luther

Paul Sifuentes, co-host of Pizza & Side Hugs Podcast, friend, and dad joins the ladies to talk about raising kids in the Church and the little known secret of Chick-Fil-Octave. OffertoryShannon"Sticky Faith" By Kara Powell, et alMarciaBoyfriend Jean Jacket from Old NavyMany Hail Marys at a Time  on InstagramCrushed the PodcastPaulLake Street Dive Band

The One About Raising Kids in the Church

In the Season 7 Premiere, Marcia and Shannon discuss the 2000 classic sports drama , Love and Basketball (Gina Prince-Bythewood).  The ladies talk about why this film is so beloved in Black culture, their favorite themes  in the film, and, of course, shenanigans ensue.Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" © 2015 JahzzarOffertoryShannon - banana bread, Graeter&apos;s Ice Cream; setting and maintaining boundariesMarcia - foil meals on the fire, Bisquick, homemade deodorantSupport the PodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcastWebsite: www.psbbpodcast.comInstagramPodcast - @psbbpodcastShannon - @teamquarterblackMarcia - @stylishlycia

Love and Basketball and Basic Black

In this special bonus episode, From Here Media founder Alissa Molina (Universal Voices Podcast)  joins Shannon for a chat about the origins of her not-for-profit undertaking and her new magazine "Common Horizon" (featuring pieces from your two favorite podcast hosts!). Shannon and Marcia also share their *slighty* overwhelmed weather check and an offertory filled with goodness and a very minimal amount of fire-related traumatic memories.Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" by Jazzhar © 2015Find From Here Media: https://linktr.ee/alissamolinaOffertoryAlissa - "The Chosen" TV Series - https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosenMarcia - "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+), Reese&apos;s Peanut Butter Eggs, LaCroix Black RazzberryShannon - Jolly Ranchers, Cooler Bags, sabbath timeFollow Us on Social MediaPodcast - @psbbpodcast (Instagram), "Plaid Skirts and Basic Black" (Facebook)Alissa - @from_here_sessions (Instagram)Marcia - @stylishlycia (Instagram)Shannon - @teamquarterblack (Instagram)

From Here to a Common Horizon

Join Marcia (@stylishlycia) and Shannon (@teamquarterblack)  in their conversation with their friend and  favorite hagiographer, Meg Hunter Kilmer (@mhunterkilmer) as she shares her love of saints, their stories, and her companions! Offertory: Meg’s book, Saints Around the World (available for pre-order at https://saintsaroundtheworld.com)

This Episode is So Kibe!

Join us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on April 23 for Patreon subscribers only. Go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast to support our podcast

Patreon AMA April 23!

For our friends who are not Patreon subscribers, this is an episode from August 2020 where Marcia and our friend Vanesa Goldberg (@vanesa_goldberg) go in on Taylor’s folklore album! Enjoy! 

Patreon Sneak Peek: Taylor Swift’s folklore

WARNING: Discussion of Domestic AbuseJames Conway is a self-professed Army Brat who lives in Baltimore, MD. A survivor of homelessness ans domestic abuse, he serves his parish in multiple ministries as well as acting as the Parish Council President. James currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Catholics United for Black Lives, a s not-for-profit which advocates for policies promoting racial justice in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Echoes & Hope: James Conway

Two black Catholic girls talking a life, pop culture, while incredibly caffeinated!

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