Rebel's Advocate Podcast
By rebelsadvpod
Rebel's Advocate PodcastOct 04, 2021
EP. 87 Season 6 Finale: Rebel’s Self Advocate
EP. 86 Censorship and Internet Safety: KOSA Bill
This week’s episode dives into the world of internet safety, censorship, and child exploitation. The KOSA Bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing that hides under the guise of “child safety” but not only does not address major safety concerns but is an infringement on privacy and the 14th Amendment. We must be vigilant in examining legislation that is being proposed and putting pressure on our elected officials. As always join us on Patreon for exclusive merch, behind the scenes footage, early release episodes, newsletters and more. For as little as $1/mo you can help support the continuation of this passion project as we move forward to season 7 of Rebel’s Advocate Podcast. We will be back with a new episode and our Season 6 Finale in two Tuesdays. Until then you can find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on our website for show notes, resources, and our merch storefront www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com.
EP. 85 Living Life As A Disruptor w/ Karla Arroyo
Tune into the latest episode on living life as a “disruptor” featuring our guest global speaker, community engagement expert, and avid weightlifter Karla Arroyo. This week we are diving into believing in your talents and working in alignment with your passions and values by living your truth. You can find Karla on Linkedin at Karla Arroyo and on Twitter/X @karleezysway_2. As always you can find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for show notes, resources, and our merch storefront. Come join our growing community on Patreon for as little as $1/mo for weekly newsletters, access to behind the scenes episodes, exclusive merch, and more! We will be back with another episode every other Tuesday.
EP. 84 Making of an Apologist: Stan Culture
Tune into the latest episode on stan culture inspired by recent controversy between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion. Listen on to hear us talk about other infamous fandoms and why idolizing celebrities and public figures is problematic. As always you can find us ovre on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on our website for show notes, resource, and merch www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. Join us on Patreon for discussion boards, weekly newsletters, behind the scenes videos, exclusive merch and more for as little as $1/mo. We will be back with a new epsiode every other Tuesday.
EP. 83 Election Year Blues
Tune in to our latest episode reflecting on a presidential election year, voting rights, and "democracy". Join us as we unpack accessibility, liberation, and privileges that give power to the people. Consider joining our Patreon community for as little as $12 a YEAR for biweekly newsletters, exclusive merch, behind the scenes footage, and so much more. You can also find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on our website for resources , show notes, and our merch storefront at rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. New episodes are released every other Tuesday.
EP. 82 Platonic Love & Life Partnership
What made Kimona cry in this week’s episode? Listen to the latest episode wherever you get your podcasts as we talk about platonic love and platonic soulmates. Join us in the conversation of different forms of love and the importance of non-romantic relationships. As always you can find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and at our website rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com where you can find show notes, resources, and our merch storefront. We hope to see you over on Patreon for as little as $1/mo to access bonus content, newsletter, exclusive merch, behind the scene episodes and MORE.
EP. 81 You Can't Cut Community
Happy New Year Rebels and welcome back to another year of content from yours truly. Tune into our latest episode on NYC Mayor Eric Adams, 2024 proposed budget cuts, libraries, and more! As always you can find us on Instagram at rebelsadovcatepod and on our website rebelsadovcatepod.wordpress.com for show notes, resources, and our store front! Consider ringing in the new year by joining our Patreon. For as little as $12 you can get 1 year of bonus content, news letters, and more as a Patron of the pod. Thanks for another great year Rebels and we look forward to all that comes in the new year!
EP. 80 Unpacking White Supremacy Culture
Join us in, as Kimona coined it, "Rebel's Basics" or "White Supremacy 101" on the characteristics of white supremacy culture and strategies to combat it. And how we internalize attitudes and behaviors that don't serve any of us through pitfalls like perfectionism, individualism, either/or thinking, right to comfort and proximity to whiteness.
As always you can find us over on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on our website rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for show notes and resources as well as our merch storefront. Join us on Patreon for $1-5 a month for exclusive merch, behind the scenes videos, weekly newsletters, and more!
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EP. 79 Ethics in Non-Profits w/ Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch
Welcome our first guest of the season, Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch, the executive director and co-founder of A Moment of Magic Foundation. Erinne and Kimona are both employees of non-profits and thrilled to have a deep conversation on ethics, fundraising, and other nuances of the non-profit world. You can find Kylee @kyleelauren on all platforms, Tiktok: @kyylauren and IG: @momentofmagicfoundation.
As always you can find us @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram and www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com where you can also find our merch site. Follow us on Patreon for as little as $1/mo and get access to weekly content including newsletters, behind the scenes videos, early release episodes, exclusive merch and more. New episodes released every other Tuesday.
EP. 78 Hit the Switch: On Code-switching and AAVE
EP. 77 Finding Our Place In The Movement
Compassion fatigue, advocacy overwhelm, and burnout are all very real things. How can we hold space for radical rest while still staying informed, mobilizing, and making change? Join us this week as we talk about finding out place in the movement and how we can continually show up for both ourselves and others.
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Thanks for being apart of the Rebels community for the last 3 years, we are so grateful and look forward to many more with you. We will be back with a new episode every other Tuesday.
EP. 76 Protect Trans Folks: Allyship 101
After the release of Dax Shepard's interview with JVN on the Armchair Expert podcast, there is a LOT to discuss about what it means to be an ally and what harm is done by perpetuating harmful rhetoric about trans people and trans rights. Join us in the discussion of the problems raised in this controversial episode. And as always join us over on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for more info and resources. Lastly, for as little as $1/mo you can access bonus content like ours newsletters, behind the scenes videos, and merch over on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Rebelsadvocatepod. We'll be back with new episodes every other Tuesday.
EP. 75 Strike Out: WGA, Drew Barrymore, and Unions
EP. 74 Season 6 Premiere- All The Rumors Are True: Hostile Work Environments
Welcome back Rebels to Season 6 of Rebel’s Advocate Podcast. We have a lot in store for this season, and some amazing guests ahead! We hope you had a restful summer, but we’re so happy to be back! For our premiere episode we are continuing our conversation from EP 61 on toxic work culture inspired by this summer’s media circus around the recent lawsuit and allegations against Lizzo. Join us in conversation about hostile work environments, historical impacts of the Anita Hill testimony, and the social media conversation around Lizzo allegations. As always make sure to follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod (our Twitter account has been sunsetted) and check out our website for show notes and resources at rebelsadvocatepodcast.WordPress.com. We’ll be back with biweekly episodes released every other Tuesday. For weekly content like our newsletter you can support the pod on Patreon for as little as $1 month. You can also pledge $3-$5/month for exclusive merch, unedited behind the scenes footage, and other exclusive content and bonuses https://patreon.com/Rebelsadvocatepod
EP. 73 Season 5 Finale: The Revolution is Now
Wrapping up our 5th season, join us as we review what we can do to take action and be present in the moments of historical change we are living through right now. We will be on our summer break for a good portion of the summer but you can continue to get weekly content on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Rebelsadvocatepod for as little as $1/mo. Stay connected with us for announcements of the return of Season 6 and in-person events to come. You can find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, Twitter @rebelsadvpod, and on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for show notes, resources, and contact forms. Thanks for being with us for another season of Rebels Advocate and we hope you have a restful and lovely summer.
EP. 72 Everything Sucks, Let's Do Something About It!
In hopes of informing, educating, and motivating our community, this week we are discussing some of the current, pressing legislation impacting the United States. It's time to show up as allies and rebels against anti-trans legislation. It's time to call our representatives against the "Tik Tok ban" and take action for our rights as Americans. It's time to show up and stand up. Let's do something about it.
As our season wraps up, be sure to follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, Twitter @rebelsadvpod, and check out our website www.rebelsadvocaepod.wordpress.com to keep in touch with us over the break. The best way to stay in touch, and accessing weekly content even while we're away is to subscribe and support us on Patreon patreon.com/Rebelsadvocatepod. Catch us back here wherever you get your podcasts on April 18th for the Season 5 Finale.
EP. 71 Can You Separate Art From the Artist?
In a world of cancel culture, accountability, and profound movements, is there space where we can have ethical consumption of art from problematic artists? Are YOU as an individual a “bad person” for consuming this content? And is there really even a “right” answer? Tune into our latest episode to grapple these questions with use and join us over on Patreon for exclusive content and discussions. And if you're not quite ready for Patreon yet you can always continue the conversation with us over on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, on Twitter @rebelsadvpod, and on our website rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for show notes and resources.
EP. 70 Where Do We Find Community?
In our never ending search for community, this week we discuss community care, building a "village", and finding our people. Join us as we share a bit more about our quest and successes in finding community and why it is so important. We especially want to thank you all for being a part of the amazing community we have built here at Rebel Advocate Pod and hope you can continue the journey with us over on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Rebelsadvocatepod. If Patreon is not the place for you quite yet, you can find us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, Twitter @rebelsadvpod, and at our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. As always, new episodes release every other Tuesday, and don't forget to subscribe and rate us wherever you listen.
EP. 69 On Representing Fat Bodies in Entertainment ft. Abby Morris
Tune into this week's episode featuring Abby Morris of More Than Tracy Turnblad to discuss the origin of her platform and her one woman show by the same name. Join us as we grapple with the fat experience in and out of the entertainment industry and why it matters. You can find Abby @morethantracyt on TikTok and Instagram, and more about her and her projects on her website morethantracyturblad.com. As always we'd love to continue the conversation with you over on Patreon for as little as $1/mo with lots of bonus features. You can also find us @rebelsadvpod on Twitter, @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram and review our show notes and resources on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com.
EP. 68 What IS a Rebel?
In response to a community started conversation, we are unpacking what the word Rebel really means, and why we resonate with it. Join one of our favorite episode conversations to date and learn about the etymology behind “rebel” and the history of rebellion. As always we’d love you to join in the discussion over on our Patreon and on any of our social platforms such as @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram, @rebelsadvpod on Twitter. You can also refer to our show notes and resources at our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com and find a forum to ask questions and email us directly there! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified of new episode releases, every other Tuesday.
EP. 67 The Rent Is Too Damn High
As New Yorkers', the state of the New York and national housing crisis and the impacts of those who are experiencing houselessness is often prevalent and ignored. Join us this week as we discuss NYC and the national housing crisis and the Housing Justice for All Movement. As always make sure to join us over on Patreon for exclusive content including merch, book clubs, discussion boards, newsletters, and early release episodes from anywhere from $1-5 a month. For latest news and updates follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and on all social platforms @rebelsadvpod on Twitter, @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram, and www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for all show notes and resources. New episodes released every other Tuesday.
EP. 66 A Speedy Recovery
Ever notice how we're always wishing people a "speedy recovery" but not the slow and restful recovery? This week we tackle workplace culture, capitalism, and toxic American ideals through the lens of injuries and illness at the workplace. Make sure to follow along with all things Rebels on our Patreon and over on social media @rebelsadvpod on Twitter and @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram. As always you can refer to our show note and resources for free on our website rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. New episodes every other Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts.
EP. 65 Is It Okay To Use AI?
With more an more trends popping up using AI filters, we wanted to use this week's episode to talk about the ethics of artificial intelligence. This is our last episode of 2022 but make sure to join us over on our Patreon for lots more content. Be sure to follow wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when we post a new episode, now out biweekly. And as always you can continue the conversation with us over on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on Twitter @RebelsADVpod and find our show notes and resources on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com
EP. 64 To Be An American in 2022
It's been a chaotic news cycle the past few weeks and we wanted to tackle a few prominent topics. Queer rights are incidentally centered in this conversation on Brittney Griner's return to America, Respect for Marriage Act, and queer and trans youth. Follow us on Patreon for early access to episodes, biweekly newsletters, and merch. Keep up to date with us on social platforms including Twitter @RebelsADVpod and on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod. Featured articles and resources will be linked in our show notes on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Weekly content is still posted on Patreon so join us there for $1-5 a month. Consider gifting yourself, a friend, or your favorite Rebels duo by signing up now!
EP 63 Three Strikes You’re Out
EP. 62 SCOTUS Got Us F*cked Up
EP. 61 This Sh*t is Toxic: Workplace Culture
EP. 60 I Beg Your Pardon?
EP. 59 Royally Racist Pt. 2: The Colonialist Crown
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and as our unofficial part 2 to our season 2 "Royally Racist" episode, we are continuing the conversation around the Crown and the British Empire. Join in the conversation about colonialism, the royal family, and the conflicting opinions of the public regarding the Queen's death by following us on social platforms @RebelsADVpod on Twitter, @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram and check out our show notes and resources on our website www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com
Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. We will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode on our new biweekly schedule, but keep your eyes peeled for exclusive content being launched in the upcoming weeks!
EP. 58 Season 5 Premiere: Forgive Us Our Debt: Student Loan Forgiveness
Welcome back Rebels, to season 5 of Rebel's Advocate Podcast. We are back from a much needed summer break and class is back in session! We are starting the "school year" off right with a conversation on Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. This season we have decided to get rid of our subscribers only content and now our platform is open to donations from our community. But don't worry, exclusive content is pending and will be released later this season, so stay tuned. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for automatic downloads when we release new episodes every other Tuesday. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, Twitter @rebelsADVpod, and go to our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for show notes and resources.
Title: EP. 57 Season 4 Finale: Why Do White Men Get to Walk Away in Handcuffs?
EP. 56 #BansOffOurBodies
With the influx of information surrounding the leaked supreme court opinion draft on Roe vs. Wade two weeks ago, we have prepared an episode including resources, donation options, and action items. We also address the precedent that legislation like this will incur and the consequences of these actions. As always our website rebesladvocate.wordpress.com is the best place to find all links and show notes. Continue the conversation with us on our social platfrosm @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram and @rebelsADVpod on Twitter.
EP. 55 See You in Court: Johnny Depp, Megan Thee Stallion, and Celebrity Accountability
On this week's episode we are talking about two prominent media cases, celebrity suits: Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard and Megan Thee Stallion vs. Tory Lanez. Dive deep with us as we discuss domestic violence, violence against Black Women, and mental health diagnoses. Continue the conversation with us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod, on Twitter @rebelsADVpod and on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for all show notes and resources as well. As always you can subscribe to support us and get access to our backlog and weekly bonus content for only $0.99/month available wherever you listen to podcasts! New episodes are released every Tuesday.
EP. 54 Common Ground Ft. Nisha Anand
Our next guest of season 4 is grassroots activist and CEO of Dream Corps Nisha Anand. With over 1.5 million views on her 2020 Ted Talk on The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground, Nisha has inspired many to consider the “power of working with unlikely partners to find real solutions. To continue the conversation with us make sure to follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on Twitter @rebelsADVpod and on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com for resources and show notes. You can also subscribe for only $0.99/month for weekly bonus content released after every episode on Tuesdays.
EP. 53 Misguided Media
With an overflow of misinformation sweeping all forums of media, the media often controls the narrative. Join us as we unpack the ways news platforms and social media spread misinformation and how we can better navigate obtaining reliable and reputable resources. As always, you can continue the conversation with us on all our social platforms @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram, @rebelsADVpod on Twitter and at our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com. There will be no new episode next week, so make sure to catch up on bonus content by subscribing for only $0.99/month and join us back here with a quest episode on April 26th.
EP. 52 Deconstructing and Decolonizing Christianity Ft. Donnell McLachlan
EP. 51 KBJ x SCOTUS
Over the course of the confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson (KBJ) to the SCOTUS, we as the American public have witnessed an overwhelming about of discourse, disrespect, and drama in the courtroom. Join us as we dissect the some of the statements and questions posed by senators like Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Cory Booker. As well as the impact that questions like these have when specifically directed to a black woman in power. As always, follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod on Twitter @rebelsadvpod and check out our show notes and resources on our website www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com. We are back with new episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe for only $0.99/month for weekly bonus content.
EP. 50 The State of Things
March 2022, two years since the height of the pandemic began, as history will now be divided between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic life. Join us as we dissect some of the benefits and hopes we have for our “new normal” and reevaluate the state of the world around us. Expand on the conversation, ask questions, and suggest guests and resources by checking out our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com and following us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on Twitter @rebelsadvpod. Also consider subscribing for weekly mini-episodes for only $0.99/month. New episodes are available on all platforms every Tuesday.
EP. 49 Womanhood
EP. 48 Global Nihilism
In accordance with our support with Ukraine, this week we discuss the importance of speaking out on global injustices. In tandem, we also address doomism and nihilism associated with global injustices and its connection to white supremacy. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.). To continue the conversation make sure to check out our show notes and resources on our website www.rebelsadvocatepod.wordpress.com and follow us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on Twitter @rebelsADVpod. Don’t forget to subscribe for $0.99/month for access to all our weekly bonus content. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
EP. 47 Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth
This week on Rebel’s Advocate Podcast we are discussing the current legislation that is putting LGBTQ+ Youth at risk. In particular, we review the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill in Florida and the legislation brought forth by Gov. Abbott of Texas equating assisting trans children in gender affirming transition to “child abuse”. Review our show notes on our website www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com for links and resources, and continue the discussion by following us on Twitter @RebelsADVpod and on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod.
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EP. 46 People Over Profit
Tune in this week to our latest episode on the Nonprofit Industrial Complex and the hidden flaws behind the world of not for profit organizations. Links to related articles can be found in the show notes on our website www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com for more information and resources to expand the conversation. And as always follow us on all social platforms and subscribe for weekly bonus content released following our episodes every Tuesday.
EP. 45 Black History Month: Things You Should Know
EP. 44 So You Hate Our Podcast (Dear John Doe)
As we teased at the end of the last episode, this week we are going through our first ever hate mail! To clarify, we are not posting this episode to give a platform for our hater, but rather using them as an example of problematic commentary and to reiterate who we are here at Rebel's Advocate Podcast. And as a friendly reminder we highly encourage dialogue and discourse! We do not expect you to agree with us on everything, but we do expect you to treat us with respect and engage in a productive conversation.
If you want to continue the conversation with us you can find us on Instagram, Twitter and on our website www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com. Don't forget to subscribe on Anchor for $0.99/month for twice the content and we'll be back every Tuesday.
EP. 43 We Need to Talk About Bruno
Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of the Rebel's Advocate Podcast. We are kicking off this season with a discussion about the wildly popular Disney's Encanto and why it's become such a culturally iconic movie. Encanto is full of diversity, culture, and representation, and tackles major topics like family dynamics, expectations, and rebelling all within a "children's" movie with an incredible score that will never leave your mind. So yes, we do need to talk about Bruno.
We're thrilled to be back and you can find us wherever you listen to your podcasts every Tuesday. You can also find us on Instagram @Rebelsadvocatepod on Twitter @RebelsADVpod and at our website www.rebelsadvocatepod@wordpress.com. Lastly, starting this season you can subscribe for weekly bonus episodes and content on Anchor for only $0.99/month. For a dollar a month you can support your favorite podcasting duo and get lots of extra content. Don't forget to rate and share. Thanks for supporting us always!
EP. 42 Season Finale: Teaching Anti-racism w/ The_Rebellious_History_Teacher
EP. 41 Into the Metaverse
EP. 40 So You Call Yourself A Democrat?
Join us this week for a bit of a “Democratic Check-in” as we go through the most recent issues amongst the democratic party. Are politics really as black and white as they seem? And is the Democratic Party capable of making progressive change while in the majority? Keep the conversation going with us on social media platforms @rebelsadvocatepod on Instagram @rebelsADVpod on Twitter and on the general interweb at www.rebelsadvocatepodcast.wordpress.com.
EP. 39 Anti-Fatness and Anti-Blackness with Da’Shaun Harrison
EP. 38 The White Man Model and Racism in Healthcare
This week we discuss an issue close to home to us in a lot of ways. Both mentally ill and with connections to the mental health and healthcare industry, we have a lot we want to share, and this is just scratching the surface. Join us as we discuss the nuances and infamous incidents of racism in mental and physical healthcare. As always we encourage you to continue the conversation with us on Instagram @rebelsadvocatepod and on Twitter @rebelsADVpod and refer to our resources and show notes on our website www.rebesladvocatepodcast.wordpress.com. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode and next week as we welcome our second guest of the season!