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Two friends with Southside-of-Chicago roots, break down the world in hilarious and thought-provoking fashion, from a Black female perspective.
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The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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If you aren't getting what you want, it's because you think you know who you are. But do you? If you did, you would be getting what you want. What stops most people from knowing who they really are is the fear of failure, rejection or being called out as a fraud. So a person says, "I'd rather stay ignorant of my Life Purpose than know it and fail to do it." Even if you are successful, this podcast is for you if you know there has to be more - more soul satisfaction - rather than boredom, dep ...
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Alice Fraser and disrespected fiction – EP 805
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Alice Fraser (@aliterative and alicefraser.com) has written a book called “A Passion for Passion” and we talk all the disrespected genres. NOT IN DEPTH. Her book takes a deeper dive. Get in on it. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to every…
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Listen, hair care is a special kind of Black love language! Actors and hair stylists Jos N. Banks and Keirsten Hodgens join us to share their stories, including funny tales of using their siblings as guinea pigs. One thing about it: "We won't let each other go out in these streets looking crazy!" Also, we discuss how hair care is therapeutic for bo…
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Sam Pasternack and Pedestrianism – EP 804
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Sam Pasternack (@sampasternack) has written a novel (“Walker” – out everywhere) about a sport from the 1800s and we talk about one of the first spectator sports in the US – walking long distances in dress shoes and a top hat. Pedestrianism. And we get silly. You will love. DECEMBER - find a food bank and donate to it!! Google your town and the word…
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Allen Strickland Williams is a Giant fan of They Might Be – EP 803
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Allen Strickland Williams (@.com) is a great comic and has a new CD out called “ran through” and I learn a LOT about They Might Be Giants. You will love. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank instead. FeedingAmerica.org will have you put your zip code in OR... if you have the …
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Erin Judge and the world of Ina Garten – EP 802
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Erin Judge (IamErinJudge and erinjudge.com) is a comic with a new album out everywhere you get those, “It’s Romantic Comedy: Live at the Ripped Bodice.” We talk about Ina Garten. The career, the life, the recipes. So fun. It's December and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank instead. FeedingA…
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Des Bishop and some Irish History – EP 801
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Des Bishop (@DesBishop and DesBishop.net) is a NY comic with a new YT special out called “Of All People” and he filled me in about some Irish History. All my knowledge comes from historical fiction, he’s got a degree and a vested interest. You will love. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your …
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Hollee Klesh and a COUPLE great cooking shows – EP 800
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Hollee Klesh (@onlyobsessed) likes so many cooking shows and cookbooks … as do I … so we got to three. So fun. Enjoy. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank instead. FeedingAmerica.org will have you put your zip code in OR... if you have the google skills... or you live outside…
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Chris Grace and Blood on the Clocktower – EP 799
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Chris Grace (@chrisgracecomedy) has a new special out called Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson – and he’s dorks out about a game called Blood on the Clocktower – which is a tweaked version of Wearwolf. To simplify. Great ep. You will love. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank…
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Matthew Broussard and Science Fiction with nice Science – EP 798
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Matthew Broussard (@MondayPunday) is a comic (he has a new special/album out Dec 13 Hyperbolic) loves sci fi but likes it when the science seems plausible. So fun. It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork Forest, but to donate to your local food bank instead. FeedingAmerica.org will have you put your zip code in OR... if you…
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Emil Guillermo and American Filipino History – EP 797
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Emil Guillermo (@emilamok1) dorks out about Filipino American History. We don’t come off great but there are great stories!! He’s great and you will enjoy. www.amok.com Host of “the PETA podcast.” Also Emil Amok’s Takeout on Patreon.com/emilamo YouTube.com/@emilamok1 Insta: @emilamok1 It's November and that means I ask you NOT to donate to The Dork…
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Donna Marie and Paper Wigs/Daily Art – EP 796
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Donna Marie (@tenaciousdonnamarie & kingdonna.com) makes are daily and we talk paper wigs. SEE THE VIDEO bc it’s amazing. You will love this. I did. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE I…
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Kings and Queens: Black Romantic Love Pt 2
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In this second episode on Black Romantic Love, we discuss money and relations. Does it play a huge role and if so how? Do men have issues with their women making more money then they do? In a relationship, should finances be dealt with separately? In Sweet and Hot, Hollee is currently in a position for a new career and Mel is frustrated with car is…
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Anna Valenzuela w a love of Libraries – EP 795
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Anna V (@AnnaVisfunny and AnnaValenzuela.com) is a comic and has her first album out “Murder Puss”. She loves to read but she really loves what a public library has available to check out. TOOLS. Spoiler alert. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everyt…
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Kings and Queens: Black Romantic Love Pt 1
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Why is it so hard for some of us to find healthy, loving relationships?!? Mel and Hollee turn their attention to heterosexual love among Black people in this episode. Shoutout to @datingcoachanwar for his intriguing IG post about why he feels “Black men are the hardest to date.” Y’all know your girls have some thoughts! Plus, Mel is ‘Sweetly’ antic…
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Shain Brenden embraces the entertainment aimed at his toddler – EP 794
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Shain Brenden (@shainbrenden and .com) is a comic with his first album out! “Either Way Pretty Funny” and he has committed, possibly more, than his son to Bluey and Ms. Rachel. Super fun. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is …
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Benny Blue (@bennyblueeyes and .com) is a comic with a new special out “Live From My Mother’s Funeral” and he picks DIFFERENT TRUE CRIME than I’ve heard of!! Fascinating. Enjoy Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or w…
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Lindsay Adams lindsayadamsispopular and pop up biscuits to homemade pie crusts. I learn things and so might you. Yay. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BE…
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Arthur Trace and the art of Watches – EP 791
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Arthur Trace (@arthurtrace) is a Magician and he loves watches.. he also know a lot about different watches. This is great. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES …
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Dana Gould Returns – Pre Hays Code Movies – EP 790
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Dana Gould (@danagould and @hangingwithdoctorz) returns to talk old movies, self regulating and how they didn’t invent dark or questionable movies NOW. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiek…
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As we know, Mel and Hollee have a strong sisterly love, and for this episode, they dip into some brotherly love. Our duo chops it up with Dr. Nathan Connolly and Dipped’s own Super Producer Louis Jacques, addressing what makes their best-friend bond so strong and deep. The fellas discuss origin stories, supporting each other through life changes an…
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Andy Ashcraft and MOVEMENT in Tabletop Games – EP 789
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Andy Ashcraft and I discuss the Mechanics of creating Tabletop Games> DEEP DIVE into what makes a good RolePlaying Tabletop Game. You will love. I do. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE…
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We’re joined by two Black ‘Girldads’ in this episode. Robert Charles, father of two and brother to our co-host Hollee, and Titus Cooper, who has three daughters of his own. These dads share: What they have discovered while being fathers What has been most rewarding How they felt and feel about raising Black girls They also talk about tackling datin…
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Victor Varnado loves a tale of the conflicted Super Powered – EP 788
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Victor Varnado (@RobotoSupremo) HighScoreGameArcade.com - loves the FLAWED superpowered stories!! Invincible, The Boys… Superman gone bad essentially. It’s VERY Spoilery… Enjoy! Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or …
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Eric Spuur talks the Legion of Super Hereos – EP 787
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It’s the LEGION OF SUPERHEREOS! A rare DC dorkout! With friend Eric Spuur. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES. I’m Made of BEES. Are…
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Seth Milstein and five of his favorite movies – EP 786
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Finally, someone takes the time to explain The Godfather to me😉. Seth Milstein (@sethmils @satchmosteam tiktok and has a podcast called Hope Fiends) is a comic from Eugene OR and he picked Godfather 2, Do the Right Thing, Young Frankenstein, Breakfast Club and The Pope of Greenwich Village. This is fun! Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the sho…
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Nobody’s Darling: Black Communal Love Pt. 2
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In “Sweet and Hot,” Mel chats about a popular celebrity at a listening party, which triggers Hollee, who went to a listening party of her own with a very different experience. We also chat with two other VIPs, Renauda Riddle and Angela Barnes. They are co-owners of a popular, woman-centered bar and lounge called Nobody's Darling. We dive into the b…
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Emma Lee loves Finland and the Sauna Culture – EP 785
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Emma Lee (@emmayucks) is a comic from Eugene and loves Finland. Not ALL things Finnish but definitely the Sauna lifestyle! We also talk “Sit Sits” – who knows if that’s how it’s spelled. Watch the video www.dorkforest.com to see all the gadgets. So fun. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashi…
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Aldrin Cornejo and the Executive Suite of Fidget toys – EP 784
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Aldrin Cornejo (@acornayho) is an artist and multifaceted lover of many things. We talk Fidget Toys!! Watch the video www.dorkforest.com to see all the gadgets. So fun. You will love. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.c…
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