
GraysMatter Podcast
By Justin Grays
Justin Grays is a Black, queer, polyamorous sci-fi enthusiast who has a lot of things on xyr mind. In this show, Justin talks to xyr friends about society and current events, which invariably gets connected to Star Trek in one way or another. If you want to hear the experiences of people who are not your typical podcasters, then GraysMatter Podcast is the podcast for you.

S2E01: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
The Season Premiere! In this episode, we discuss what we did over the break and the history of the Post Office, and Justin has a new Discord Server.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Blood Pressure | Medical Issues
Economy
Obesity
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Student Debt
Books Referenced:
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
For show notes, please visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2022/6/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-2-episode-01
56:43
June 17, 2022

S1E17: It All Comes Back To Anime
The Season Finale! In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from theater to anime to World War II.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Chronic Pain (Migraines / Sciatica)
COVID-19
H. P. Lovecraft
Louis C.K.
Holocaust / Nazis
Robert A. Heinlein
Student Debt
For show notes, please visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2022/2/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-17
53:21
February 15, 2022

S1E16: Racist Reagan Rants
In this episode, we talk about topics ranging from guns and droughts to language and history.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Death
Guns
NRA
Police
Ronald Reagan
Second Amendment
For show notes, please visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2022/2/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-16
53:55
February 01, 2022

S1E15: A Conversation with Kareem Abdelrahman
As longtime listeners may be aware, the usual format of this podcast is for me and two or three of my co-hosts to talk about society and current events from a perspective other than your stereotypical podcaster - that is, not from a cishet white male. But another thing that I’ve been meaning to do is to sit down and talk to fellow POC folx in the geek community about our experiences.
Our special guest this week is local geek Kareem Abdelrahman.
This episode is not sponsored.
Content Warning - mentions or uses of:
Confederate Flags
Horror
Jim Crow
Lynchings
Racial/Ethnic Pejoratives/Epithets
Racism
R*pe
For show notes, please visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2022/1/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-15
01:03:56
January 15, 2022

S1E14: A Conversation with Katy Solko
As longtime listeners may be aware, the usual format of this podcast is for me and two or three of my co-hosts to talk about society and current events from a perspective other than your stereotypical podcaster - that is, not from a cishet white male. But another thing that I’ve been meaning to do is to sit down and talk to fellow POC folx in the geek community about our experiences.
Our guest today is an accomplished performer, choreographer, and director with Fandazzi Fire Circus, Katy Solko. You can find Fandazzi Fire Circus here:
Website: https://www.fandazzifire.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FandazziFire
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FandazziFireCircus
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fandazzi
This episode is not sponsored.
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Alcohol / Drugs
Racism
Religion / Mormons
Residential Schools
Slavery
Trail of Tears
Whitewashing
For show notes, please visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2022/1/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-14
42:60
January 01, 2022

S1E13: A Conversation with Sonni de Soto - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my conversion with Sonni de Soto. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, I suggest you listen to it first. Sonni and I had a lot to talk about, and this is starting right where we left off.
You can find Sonni with the following links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonnidesotoallaccess
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnidesotostories
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonni_de
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonni_de_soto/
This episode is not sponsored.
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Biphobia / Homophobia
COVID-19 / COVID Harassment
Holocaust Denial / Texas Schools
Racism / Colorism / Racist Terms
Wage Gap / Poverty
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/12/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-13
56:25
December 15, 2021

S1E12: A Conversation with Sonni de Soto - Part 1
So, as longtime listeners may be aware, the usual format of this podcast is for me and two or three of my co-hosts to talk about society and current events from a perspective other than your stereotypical podcaster - that is, not from a cishet white male. But another thing that I’ve been meaning to do is to sit down and talk to fellow POC folx in the geek community about our experiences.
And so with that in mind, today we have a special guest - writer and cosplayer, Sonni de Soto (she/her). You can find Sonni with the following links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonnidesotoallaccess
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnidesotostories
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sonni_de
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonni_de_soto/
This episode is not sponsored.
Content Warning - Mentions of:
9/11 & TSA
Cultural Appropriation
Disney
Immigration & Assimilation
Imperialism & Colonialism
Loss of Family Member
R*pe & Victim Blaming
Racial Slurs
Racism & Fetishization
Religion
TERFs & J. K. Rowling
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/12/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-12
01:01:32
December 01, 2021

S1E11: Foxtrot One Two
In this episode, we are picking up from where we left off last week about policing.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Burglary
Edina
Military
Penal System
Police
Pregnancy | C-Section
Slavery
Student Debt
Violence
War
Resources that Sarah gives:
Reclaim the Block
Black Voices Coalition
Communities United Against Police Brutality
MPD 150
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/11/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-11
48:20
November 15, 2021

S1E10: Would You Like To Know More?
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from city councils and the military to The Muppets and Animaniacs.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Alcohol
Anti-maskers
Death
Medical Appointments
Medical Procedures
Mental Illness
Military
Police
Psychological Abuse
Racism
Slavery
Starship Troopers
Spoiler Warning: Disney’s Gargoyles
Please vote Yes For Minneapolis on Tuesday, November 02, 2021!
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/11/01/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-10
01:03:13
November 01, 2021

S1E09: ACAB
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from police at PRIDE to the near-future and Star Trek.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Bob Kroll
Jason Van Dyke
Justine Damond
Mohamed Noor
Police | Police Shootings
Slave Patrols
PLEASE VOTE YES FOR MINNEAPOLIS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2021!
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/10/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-09
36:49
October 16, 2021

S1E08: It Wasn't About Religion
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from politics to PRIDE.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
FaeBun
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Autoimmune Disorders
Police
Sexual Assault
Transphobia
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/10/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-08
43:21
October 01, 2021

S1E07: The Simpsons Did It
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from White Liberalism and Oregon to The Simpsons and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Animal Injuries
Blood
Collapsed Lung
Medical Neglect
Medical Racism
Medical Sexism
Nazis/NeoNazis
Racism/Racial Slurs
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/9/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-07
55:02
September 15, 2021

S1E06: The Long One
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from politics and lateral reading to science fiction and polyamory.
This episode is not sponsored.
Hosted By:
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Nat MN (they/them)
Noel (they/them)
Sarah (she/her)
Content Warning - Mentions of:
The Bible
COVID-19
Death
Guns/Gun Violence
Joss Whedon
Mass Shooting
Masturbation
Military/National Guard
Murder
Nazis/Neonazis
Odinists
Police
Porn
Religion
Richard Spencer
Seth MacFarlane
Sex
Suicide
Violence
Zack Snyder
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/9/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-06
01:43:58
September 01, 2021

S1E05: The Long Con
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from conventions and politics to COVID-19 and memes.
This episode is not sponsored. We are not medical providers, and nothing we say should be construed as medical advice.
Hosted By:
FaeBun (she/her)
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Michelle Chmura (she/her) - https://twitter.com/avocadabro & https://residentialrobot.tumblr.com/
Content Warning - Mentions of:
Aging
COVID-19
Death
Fibromyalgia
Military
Physical Therapy
Richard Dawkins
Weight & Weight Loss
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/8/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-05
59:22
August 15, 2021

S1E04: Cracked Ciphers & Emotional Intelligences
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from COVID-19 & Recreational DNA Testing to Education & Multiple Intelligences.
This episode is not sponsored. We are not medical providers, and nothing we say should be construed as medical advice.
Hosted By:
FaeBun (she/her)
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Michelle Chmura (she/her) - https://twitter.com/avocadabro & https://residentialrobot.tumblr.com/
Content Warning - Mentions of:
COVID-19
Medical Procedures
Murder
Serial Killers
Ted Cruz
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/8/1/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-04
43:01
August 01, 2021

S1E03: I Enthusiastically Consent To Guaranteed Annual Income
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from chronic pain and wage theft to gender reveal parties and height.
This episode is not sponsored. We are not medical providers, and nothing we say should be construed as medical advice.
Hosted By:
Erin (she/her)
Jen (she/her) - https://twitter.com/Jenathi
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Content Warning - mentions of:
Alcohol
Chronic Pain
Coercion
Collapsed Lung
COVID-19
“Deep State”
Drugs
Intoxication
Medication
Mental Health
R*pe
Sex
Suicide Attempt
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/7/14/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-03
01:06:12
July 15, 2021

S1E02: Picard is Aluminum Recycling, JJTrek is Plastic Recycling
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from Star Trek to recycling.
This episode is not sponsored.
HOSTED BY:
Erin (she/her)
Jen (she/her) - https://twitter.com/Jenathi
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
CONTENT WARNING:
Mentions of Incest.
SPOILER WARNING:
Star Trek: Picard
The Dragon Prince
For show notes, visit: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/6/30/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-02
01:03:59
July 01, 2021

S1E01: Dream Jobs and Other Bullshit
Episode 01: Dream Jobs and Other Bullshit
In this episode, we discuss topics ranging from capitalism & Star Trek, to cats & bunnies, to healthcare & stigma. View the show notes here: https://www.justingrays.org/my-blog/2021/6/15/graysmatter-podcast-season-1-episode-01
This episode is not sponsored. We are not medical providers, and nothing we say should be construed as medical advice.
Hosted By:
FaeBun (she/her)
Jen (she/her) - https://twitter.com/Jenathi
Justin (xe/xem) - https://www.justingrays.org/
Content Warning - Mentions Of:
COVID-19
Armed Security
Broken Elevators
Workplace Injuries
Weight Stigma in the Medical Community
Reproductive Organs
Medical Conditions
Death
Joss Whedon
Seth MacFarlane
Executives Abusing Power
Game of Thrones
13 Reasons Why
#notsponsored
#notmedicaladvice
#notaphysician
52:06
June 16, 2021