The PLUR Podcast
By GIVEMEPLUR
The PLUR PodcastFeb 27, 2020
My Boyfriend Hates Raving, But I Love Em'
So Emma Kapotes inspired me to invite my boyfriend onto the show today. In this episode, we talk about how we maintain a healthy relationship despite me being an avid raver and him being "over the scene" and completely uninterested. For those of you who swear you could never date a non-raver, this might change your mind.
Special Guest: My Boyfriend Michael
@raverslovewater
ravers love water. is a brand created by GIVEMEPLUR in an effort to promote the raver's healthy lifestyle and to motivate and encourage ravers to stay on that path of healthy living! Ravers almost always get a bad rep for drug use and almost never get recognized for the positive and healthy activities they practice. So this brand is a way to help healthy and positive ravers get that recognition and also a way to motivate them to continue practicing their healthy behaviors.
The ravers love water. brand is a way to let the outside world know that us ravers respect our bodies and minds and are one with the universe.
Listen until the end to for a chance to win a ravers love water. t-shirt!
Raving with My Mom: Soul Sistas
Not many people can say they rave with their mom let alone be actual friends! I had the pleasure of having the woman who made it all possible on the show to talk about what raving means to her and to share some of her upcoming adventures! Listen up you're gonna love this one.
"She's not a regular mom. She's a rave mom." ;)
Special Guest: https://www.instagram.com/knuklehez/
Storytime: Ravers w/ Anxiety
I talk about my personal struggles with anxiety and how I'm currently coping.
"Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year." - Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Is OnlyFans a Copout?
Why are raver girls selling nudes? In this episode, I try to explore the psychology behind the reasons why young raver-girls sell content and what the long term mental effects could be. The purpose of this conversation is to provoke thought, not to push a bashing or slut-shaming agenda.
Minority Representation Matters w/ Melanin Ravers
In this episode, we sit down with Serena Harris aka Mama Melanin of the infamous Melanin Ravers. Serena goes on to explain how her group provides a safe and familiar place for Black ravers in the EDM scene, increases awareness of the true origins of the music, and ultimately promotes and uplifts Black ravers across the globe!
Special Guests:
https://www.instagram.com/melaninravers/
https://www.instagram.com/gaeaxnelle/
Sisterhood w/ Female Ravers United
In this episode, Ellie from Female Ravers United tells us what it's like running an all-female group of 13,000 people! F.R.U is an all-female EDM Facebook group that gives ravers across the globe a safe place to share ideas, apprehensions, but above all PLUR:)
Special Guest:
Posers vs Rave Babies
In this episode, we discuss how the increase in popularity of EDM has created a mass influx in population over the years, the negatives and positives about that, and how to cope with change.
RAVES HEAL #2 – Grieving
Chantel King explains how the ritual of attending festivals and her close-knit rave family has helped her with the sudden loss of her mother. Digging deeper we discover that the EDM community acts as therapy and a serious support system for ravers.
Special Guest:
Male Rave Fashion: You Can't Wear That!
In this episode we try to understand why there's such a disparity between men's and women's rave fashion! As we get deeper into the topic we realize that there might be some serious sociological factors facilitating this issue. Listen up while my boys Manny and Santana, and I get real and debunk stereotypes and offer possible solutions.
Special Guests:
New Year's Resolutions & My 2020 Festival Wishlist
In this episode I break down my 10 resolutions for the New Year that I know will turn your life around! Being a raver can be mentally and financially taxing so listen to these reSOLUTIONS to help you stay on track for the New Year. And if you listen all the way till the end you can find out which festival you might spot me at next year!
Who Are The Chicago Shufflers?
In this episode I got to interview the lovely @mama.tempa, founder and owner of the @chicagoshufflers. Chicago has a special place in history when it comes to EDM being the birthplace of House Music. So it's only right to invite one of the most influential people and groups onto the show!
Special Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/mama.tempa/
https://www.instagram.com/chicagoshufflers/
RAVES HEAL #1 - Veterans With Depression
In this episode Justin Evangelista and I discuss how we as veterans have used the EDM community and the ritual of attending raves as a way to manage our depression and anxiety.
Special Guest: https://www.instagram.com/___sixtus___/
Rave Spirituality: Intro to "Raves Heal" Segment
In this episode I explore rave spirituality and discuss how altered states of consciousness brought on by the DJ and sometimes ecstasy result in spiritual healing.
What does PLUR mean? : A Raver's Core Values
In this episode I go into detail about the meaning of PLUR and it's origins. This episode is special to me because PLUR is an ideology that makes the rave scene a safe and loving place. Listen to get a better understanding of what it really means to be a RAVER!
Raving Sober
In this episode Manny and I talk about what it's like to rave sober and some awesome alternatives.
Special Guest: https://www.instagram.com/donmanolo0/
Confessions of an EDM Influencer
Brigitte and I explain how we as EDM Influencers balance our regular 9 to 5 jobs with our creative and professional lifestyle. Special Guest: Brigette Johannessen https://www.instagram.com/briggidy/
Raves & Drugs
Special Guests:
Stephanie Frazier www.instagram.com/mama.tempa/
Rackim Ramsey www.instagram.com/rocko_wienckowski/