It had been three months since we’ve seen and recorded this episode about the Barbie movie and we figured it’s time to share it with you! We loved this movie and are happy to share our thoughts with you now!By Marcia Lane-McGee

It's a special National Black Catholic Congress episode of PSBB Podcast. We talk to Louis Damani Jones about Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of the Beloved community and its connections to Catholic tradition.By Marcia Lane-McGee

Content Warning: Racism, Racial Trauma, Domestic Violence Jules Miles returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Britt Bennett's masterful novel The Vanishing Half (Riverhead Books, 2020). We discuss identity, race, the complicated reality of "passing," and the importance of fiction to help us understand human experiences outside of ou…

This week Shannon and Marcia discuss the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, breaking down the very real issues of race and colonialism discusses in the film. Offertory: Marcia Ted Lasso Colleen Hoover's books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us Shannon Parks & Recollection Podcast The Bible Project on YouTube Follow us on social media! Podcast: @…

We're dusting off a great episode from our mid-pandemic archive! Recorded in December 2021, author and Spoken Word Poet Clare McCallan joins us to talk about her Advent book of poetry, Mangers and the importance of "being a guest" in someone else's cultural space. Buy Clare's books! Offertory Clare Doing embroidery Hot water bottles Silk flowers Bl…

While we await the visuals, Marcia and Shannon chat with friend of the pod, Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, about Beyonce's newest album, Renaissance. Looking at the importance of representation and inclusion, we give this album all the stars, thumbs up, and everything in between. Offertory: Shannon Breathing The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube Meet Me in…

A short update on what happened to Season 8!By Marcia Lane-McGee

With just a few weeks until Fall, the ladies snuggle up with their top three cozy movies for the hit of seratonin we all need at the end of a long day. Offertory Shannon - Noelle on Disney+, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Marcia - Finding Me by Viola Davis, Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer Support the Pod! Patr…

Our friend Scott McNelis (@IndyCincy) joins us to talk about gender roles, life as a stay-at-home dad, and how our faith informs our understanding of gender. Disclaimer - We do our best to use inclusive language in this episode, but we always appreciate feedback about how to be more inclusive. Email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com to share…

Best selling author and podcaster Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) joins Marcia and Shannon to fan girl about the divine Jane Austen. We also learn all about Haley's new book Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be (Ave Maria Press, 2022). Almost as good as boiled potatoes.…

What happened to PSBB Podcast? We have an unscheduled delay. Thanks, Covid... not!By Marcia Lane-McGee

We’re covering our sixth sacrament on the pod which we are hoping is a corrective emotional experience for Marcia! (IYKYK)By Marcia Lane-McGee

It's a blackity black episode with THE Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk hip hop, discipleship, and Father's excellent new book. Get Father's Book On Earth As It Is in Heaven from Ascension Press Offertory Fr. Josh - Louisiana crawfish, blackened alligator, Spaghetti Carbonara in Italy, Vagabond Missions Shannon - Old billboard charts, dining al fresco Mar…

We talked to our good friend, mom, writer, and champion of justice: Natalie Alfaro Frazier…which is a great way to start season eight! Offertory: Shannon - gratitude practices, cucumber inspired drinks Natalie - vigorón, contemplate and think about the intersection of your faith Marcia - paletas, Jane the Virgin, Julia Alvarez books (en el tiempo d…

Season 8 is only two weeks away! We'll be back May 19 with some shenanigans and even more amazing guests. This season we'll also be covering the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in our penultimate episode and we'd love for you to read along with us. Get it at your local bookstore of library today!…

This special bonus episode is coming to you Live (ish) from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Marcia & Shannon take deep dive into the Easter chapter of our new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity (Ave Maria Press, 2022), just in time for the Easter season. It's the (second) greatest…

Enjoy this update and invitation as we plan for season eight!By Marcia Lane-McGee

Kevin Johnson is a resident of Carmel, Indiana and a native of the Chicagoland suburban area. Kevin is a graduate of the HBCU Florida A&M University, majoring in Business Economics. He has also received his masters in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University. He is a father of 5, member of the Parish council, and the Knights of Columbus org…

Andrea Espinoza is a cradle Catholic from Brooklyn, NY by way of Grenada, Trinidad, Guatemala, and Honduras. By day, she works in Administration and Access Services at the Schwerin Library of CUNY City Tech. By night, she is a Masters in Library and Information Science student at Queens College of the City University of New York. Along with Ijeoma …

Justina Kopp is a stay-at-home mom living in the Twin Cities, MN with her husband and their quadruplet toddlers. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of St. Thomas - MN where she currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Catholic Studies. Her life story, marked with the tragic loss of her father in the I-35W bridge collapse and …

Louis Damani Jones is currently the Voter Engagement Coordinator for the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis. He is on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Seeds of Justice Network, and the Before Gethsemane Initiative. He is married with two child…

Cohosts of Crushed the Podcast, Erin Raderstorf & Kiersten Lyons, join Marcia and Shannon for a light-hearted look at the latest installment in the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe - The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, starring Vanessa Hudgens. We talk about peppermint martinis, our love for physical comedy, and the importance of setting…

Marcia and Shannon reflect on the year and the many things they have to be thankful for, even in the trials of 2021. The ladies also talk about the importance of telling the truth about colonization and Native Americans, while still focusing on the attitude of gratitude that we should have for God's gifts. Offertory Shannon - Cherry Turnovers, Chin…

In our season 7 finale, friend of the pod, Jules Miles (@mysterymannerspodcast), becomes our most featured guest! We look at the return of Gus TT Showbiz himself, Dule Hill, to the small screen, in the pilot episode of the blackity-black reboot of The Wonder Years (2021). We discuss what we love (all of it!), as well as share a few favorites in the…

In the penultimate episode of season 7, Shannon and Marcia talk about the New York Times bestseller, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by author V.E. Schwab and reflect on what kind of a mark they both wish to leave on the world. To preorder the ladies' new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Dive…

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!By Marcia Lane-McGee

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!By Marcia Lane-McGee

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

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 Rings Ansel: Marvel’s “What If…” on Disney+ Shannon: BLK & Bold coffee at Target and @blacksaintsm…

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!By Marcia Lane-McGee

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 wit…

**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 bl…

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's will be published in January 2022 by Ave Maria Pres…

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. Offertory Shannon "Sticky Faith" By Kara Powell, et al Marcia Boyfriend Jean Jacket from Old Navy Many Hail Marys at a Time on Instagram Crushed the Podcast Paul Lake Street…

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 Jahzzar Offertory Shannon - banana bread, Graete…

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 of…

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)…

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

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!By Marcia Lane-McGee

WARNING: Discussion of Domestic Abuse James 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 Blac…

Perpetua Charles is a first generation Haitian American who loves the saints, the Mass, and Adoration. A cradle Catholic, Perpetua grew up in Boston before moving to Central Florida in her teenage years and returning to Boston as an adult. She especially loves to sing and lead worship for others. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobin…

CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of self harm & attempted suicide in this episode Preslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her culture with her readers. She has a MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University…

Nate Tinner-Williams is a millennial Black Catholic with a passion for theology, history, music, writing, and justice. Nate currently lives in New Orleans with a Catholic young adult intentional community where he is studying for his Masters of Theology at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (the one and only …

Claire Obenson is an architect of Cameroonian & Nigerian descent living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She came to the US at aged 17 to study Architecture at THE Ohio State University. During that time, she began questioning the existence of Christ, gradually becoming an atheist. It was only years later, while at the University of Oregon, that she …

Alexis Duffy is the Director of Catechesis at St. Therese Little Flower Parish and serves on the Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend. Alexis is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. In whatever free time she can find she loves to cook and bake and will never turn down a chance for coffee, Coke, or, hone…

A second half of our Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon discusses the end of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastBy Marcia Lane-McGee

In this short Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon dives into the first half of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastBy Marcia Lane-McGee

**SPOILER WARNING - Discussion of Santa's true identity** Marcia and Shannon return for the highly anticipated sequel, Black Christmas 2.0. Once again, the ladies share ten more of their Blackest Christmas songs and Marcia ruins Christmas for kindergarteners everywhere. Offertory Shannon - Holiday candles from Target, "I Dissent" board game, "The P…

Marcia and Shannon are back for a special Christmas episode of PSBB Podcast on the 2020 Netflix movie, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Shannon discusses the merits of getting married in December and Marcia coins the neologism "Blackensian." Offertory Shannon - On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius; poinsettias; Christmas weddings Marcia - Jingle…

Shannon and Marcia share the many things they are thankful for... even in 2020. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. Music: "Seas of Mars" © Jazzhar (2015 )By Marcia Lane-McGee