ANGR Podcast with Sofia Syntaxx

We’re here to say “baamaapii” to the last day of 2021 and tell you all the places to find Sofía Syntaxx on the web until the ANGR Podcast returns for Season 2 in 2022!

How can science fiction, a genre that imagines a future of infinite possibilities, be seemingly unable to imagine a future where people of colour have any relevance – or even exist?

In this episode host Sofia Syntaxx talks about indigenous futurism: what is it and why it’s important in Indian Country and mainstream pop culture. From 2001 when scholar Grace Dillion coined the term to the Black Panther movie to amazing anthologies showcasing the work of BIPOC creators, we’ll explore the origins and development of this revolutionary new way of thinking.

Learn about the link to Afrofuturism and hear Sofia’s recommendations for her favorite indigenous futurism books, movies, music, and fashion.

Digressions include the Afrofuturist Project, Janelle Monae, and a story about how the oil and gas industry freaked out over the indigenously-created “Thunder Bird Strike” video game.

Learn the meaning of the Anishinaabemowin word “agindan.”

Is veganism colonialism?

In this episode host Sofia Syntaxx talks plant-based activism, the problems with white veganism, and what we’re all getting wrong when we talk about food.

Hear Sofia’s reaction to a certain viral TikTok video with allegations of vegan oppression.

Digressions include the conviction of George Floyd’s murderer, protecting the rights of migrant farm workers in the United States, working conditions of farmers from the global south, and how Jair Bolsonaro is harming more than just Brazil with his genocidal environmental practices. Sofia also recommends several indigenous cookbooks to help you decolonize your diet.

Learn the meaning of the Anishinaabemowin word “wiisinidaa.”

Do you love dreamcatchers? That’s great! Do you know which First Nations people they originate from? Because it’s not an “Indian” thing; it’s an Ojibwe thing.

In this episode, Anishinaabe (Ojibwe/Chippewa) host Sofia Syntaxx dishes about dreamcatchers, what they mean, and what the appropriate way for non-Native people to use them is. (HINT: Definitely don’t buy a mass produced one!)

Hear the shocking reason why this podcast was almost never made when Sofia shares a dramatic reading of racist rants she’s been on the receiving end of.

Digressions include our new theme song written and performed by Marcusworx, slacktivism, the importance of dreams, and Franchesca Ramsey. Sofia also calls us in to examine instances of cultural appropriation outside of indigenous cultures, including how natural black hair at work became a civil rights issue.

Learn the meaning of the Anishinaabemowin word “asabikeshiinh.”

Do you work at a hospital you couldn’t actually afford to get sick in, or at a university you’d have to take out a loan to attend?

In this episode host Sofia Syntaxx, a long-time member of the side hustle generation, uncovers the real reason we hate Mondays, but it isn’t what you’d expect. Tune in for a crash course on the gig economy, how your boss is probably screwing you over, and real-life ways to effect change in your workplace today!

Want to know how to survive gig work with your soul intact? This is the podcast for you.

With so many people now both living and working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, work burnout and fatigue is inevitable. Join as Sofia explores the roots of the self-care movement and pushes back against grind culture.

Digressions include how to handle the big feels that go hand-in-hand with working from home during a global pandemic, app jobs, dealing with art block, and why we must reject the starving artist stereotype.

The revolution will not be monetized, so let’s take nap.

On the first-ever episode of the ANGR Podcast, host Sofia Syntaxx discusses why she hates November and answers the ever-popular question, “Do Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?”

Listen for an insider’s view on being indigenous in contemporary America. Sofia dishes on what it was like growing up as the daughter of a traditional Native American storyteller in the 1990’s.

Using humor and personal storytelling, this episode unpacks white-by-proxy privilege, assimilation, and being asked to speak for one’s race. She also teaches the meaning of the Ojibwe word “AANII” and makes recommendations on where to find more information on the real story of Thanksgiving.

The ANGR Podcast with Sofia Syntaxx is a new podcast where Anishinaabe activist and performer Sofia Syntaxx gives you an intimate look at what it means to be indigenous in today's topsy-turvy modern world.

The ANGR Podcast will unpack tough topics with comedy, good research, and personal connections. Host and producer Sofia Syntaxx will also be teaching a new word or phrase in Ojibwe each episode.  It's a podcast for anyone who is putting in the work to be their best selves, who wants to be a better ally, challenge assumptions, and change the world.  You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss your heartbreak goodbye!