Best Moni Talks Podcasts (2024)

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Why Is Metal So Popular in Finland? (Oranssi Pazuzu Side A) - 345 1:03:07

2h ago1:03:07

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This week we dive headfirst into the land of heavy metal, Finland. In what originally started off as an episode on the Oranssi Pazuzu album Mestearin Kynsi, we quickly realised that we had a two parter on our hands. So this week, we're using Oranssi Pazuzu as a lens through which to view the Finnish music scene. In the episode, we take a detour thr…

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The Historic Supreme Court Hearing on Trans Rights & an Isaiah Wilkins talks winning his legal fight against the United States Military 28:23

4h ago28:23

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Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, for a power-packed episode of Queer News. This week, we dive into the Supreme Court case on trans healthcare bans—a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights—with insights from ACLU attorney Chase Strangio and a look at the inspiring activism of Raquel Willis and Hope Giselle. Anna also celebrates t…

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A World Aids Day Special: Shine a Light on It: Black Women, HIV & its Impact 29:57

3h ago29:57

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Join your favorite queer radio personality, Anna DeShawn, for this powerful Queer News World AIDS Day special. In this episode, we confront a critical yet under-discussed issue: the impact of HIV on Black women. Through heartfelt storytelling, historical context, and expert voices, Anna shines a light on systemic inequalities, cultural stigmas, and…

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In Place of Real Insight by Karate - 344 1:35:22

3h ago1:35:22

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In this episode we explore the eclectic stylings of the band Karate. We break down their shift from post-hardcore roots to embracing jazz influences, focusing on the standout album 'In Place of Real Insight.' And we get there, in the usual fashion, by chatting extensively about their back catalogue. We also theorise that perhaps Karate fans may hav…

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Sarah McBride is banned from the bathrooms on Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned and Khalid is outed by an ex - November 25, 2024 26:58

7d ago26:58

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This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn reports on Quanesha “Cocoa” Shantel, a Black trans woman who was murdered in Greensboro, North Carolina. In politics, Representative elect Sarah McBride has been banned from the women’s bathroom in the US Capitol. In culture & entertainment, Jussie Smollett’s conviction has been overturned in Illinois, Blaq…

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In Session 10 w/ Jan Alkema from Compulsion - 343 1:37:09

6h ago1:37:09

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This week our pal Jan Alkema, drummer of the bands The Drum/China Drum and Compulsion returns. This time here's here to discuss the story of Compulsion. We cover the band's history, its ups and downs, and some behind-the-scenes stories. We hear about Jan's journey from joining The Amazing Colossal Men to Compulsion's battle with record labels, rele…

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22b3 by Device w/ Crag - 342 1:35:41

25d ago1:35:41

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In this episode, we take a journey back to the 80s to explore Device's only album, '22B3', the choice of this week's guest co-host, our antipodean based pal, Crag! We delve into the album's rich synth-pop-rock sound and discuss why it remains an underrated gem. The key member of this act is the overlooked, yet all time great pop rock songwriter Hol…

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Trans pioneer Sir Lady Java passes away, LGBTQ politicians win across the country and Durand Bernarr receives first Grammy nomination - November 18, 2024 27:24

25d ago27:24

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This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn we remember trans pioneer Sir Lady Java. I’m still over this election. Can we start there? But there were a lot of wins by LGBTQ folks across the country so let's run those down. Nex Benedict’s school district is found to have violated multiple Title IX violations. A group of fraternity bros decided to comm…

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After the Storm (DRCC Compilation) - 341 1:26:51

29d ago1:26:51

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In this episode we dive into a lesser-known compilation from Dundee, 1996, titled 'After the Storm', which was created to raise funds for 18U. We explore the tracks, uncovering a mix of genres from 80s power ballads to 90s dance and country influences. There's a lot of colourful and, shall we say, sometimes questionable, musical efforts showcased i…

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Trump wins again. Now we prepare, protect, and persist. with Mony Ruiz-Velasco of Equality Illinois 28:03

3d ago28:03

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This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn she digs into the aftermath of Trump's shocking re-election and dissects its implications for the LGBTQ+ community. Anna is pleased to have Mony Ruiz Velasco, Deputy Director of Equality Illinois, join us as we explore practical steps to legally and personally protect ourselves and our loved ones. Don't mis…

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Election Day is tomorrow, a teacher outs a trans student on Twitter, and an update on the hate crime that took place at Global Black Pride - October 28, 2024 23:16

10d ago23:16

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This week on Queer News with Anna DeShawn there is no bigger story than the presidential election taking place tomorrow. The stakes are high and so it our anxiety. Let’s talk about it. In culture and entertainment, a teacher outs a trans student in the UK and gets banned, one of Matthew Shepard's murderers tries to get his sentence reduced, and we …

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Punish, Honey by Vessel - 340 1:32:38

1M ago1:32:38

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In this episode of the Unsung Podcast, we delve into Vessel's 2014 album 'Punish Honey,' a unique blend of electronic music and modern electronica. We provide an overview of Vessel's career, touching on past albums and collaborative efforts. We discuss standout tracks like 'Red Sex' and 'Anima,' highlighting the album's haunting, ethereal qualities…

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LGBTQ History Month Special: Hollywood's Best-Kept Secret: The Bisexual Life of Hattie McDaniel 20:53

1M ago20:53

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In this special episode join Anna DeShawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they explore the fascinating and groundbreaking life of Hattie McDaniel. We know Hattie was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind but what you probably didn’t know was that she was bisexual. …

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LGBTQ History Month Special: Amelio Robles: The First Transgender Soldier in Mexican History! 20:38

2M ago20:38

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In this special episode join Anna Deshawn and special guest Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers this LGBTQ History Month as they dive into the incredible story of Amelio Robles, the first openly transgender soldier in Mexican military history. Discover how Robles, a Colonel who fought under Zapata, transitioned in the early 20th century and was emb…

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History is made in the Dime Doe case, LGBTQ veterans get a win, and Raven-Symoné is back on television - October 21, 2024 23:45

1M ago23:45

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This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn will report on the groundbreaking case of Dime Doe, a Black trans woman whose murder has sparked outrage and demands for justice. In politics, Anna will examine the transphobic comments made by Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao and celebrate the progress made for LGBTQ+ veterans who were unfairly dismissed und…

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Romance is Boring by Los Campesinos! w/ David Scott from Moni Jitchell (Side B) - 339 1:24:38

2M ago1:24:38

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David Scott from Moni Jitchell joins us again this week as we round off our deep dive into the discography of Los Campesinos! We being picking up where we left off last week; in the midst of running through the band's discography. Mark then comes clean and says he actually took notes on the wrong album, before we all go down the rabbit hole of figu…

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How Shane Seo built an 8-figure real estate empire with $0 down 52:46

1M ago52:46

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Welcome back to It’s Not That Deep, where we break down success stories and strategies from entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders across various industries. I’m your host, Deepak Sharma, and today, I’ve got an incredible guest—Shane Seo, real estate investor, developer, fund manager, and owner of Seo Capital Group. Shane is known as the kin…

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LGBTQ History Month Special: The Untold Story of Matthew Shepard featuring Amanda W. Timpson from Yesterqueers - October 15, 2024 34:01

2M ago34:01

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This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn and her special guest Amanda W. Timpson, the queer public historian, delve into the complexities of Matthew Shepard's tragic story. They discuss the commonly known narrative of his death and unveil the deeper layers, including issues of drug culture, homophobia, and the misrepresented nuances of his life. This …

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Romance is Boring by Los Campesinos! w/ David Scott from Moni Jitchell (Side A) - 338 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

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Guest time! In the first of two episodes we chat with David Scott from the band Moni Jitchell about Los Campesinos! and their third album Romance is Boring. In part one we go into a lengthy deep dive around twee pop, the band’s history and then begin to look closely at their discography, using the band’s own ranking of their first five albums as a …

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Modern Marketing with Hayden Cashion 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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This week, I chat with one of my closest friends & advisors, Hayden Cashion, founder of Cashion Marketing & Modern Marketing. Hayden is one of the world’s leading experts in in all things digital marketing. In this episode, we discuss Hayden's journey of entrepreneurship, building a marketing agency, effective strategies for growing your business o…

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Act II: The Father of Death by The Protomen - 337 1:50:44

2M ago1:50:44

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We've briefly touched on geek rock in the past - Weezer and Laeto spring to mind - but never in any detail. That all changes this week as we look at the genre through the lens of The Protomen. We also chat extensively about the band, their discography and their frankly brilliant homage to 80s rock.By Bleav + Unsung Podcast

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Interview: Discover the stories of 8 trans & non-binary teens in Nico Lang’s new book American Teenager - October 7, 2024 34:00

2M ago34:00

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This week on Queer News, Anna DeShawn sits down with award-winning journalist Nico Lange to discuss their book “American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.” Listen in as Nico shares the powerful and diverse stories of trans and non-binary teens across the U.S., the intersections of identity, and the pres…

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The Crow: Original Soundtrack (Side B) - 336 1:01:41

2M ago1:01:41

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Last week we spoke about the music of the sequels to The Crow (1994). We also spoke about the new crow film (The Crow (2024)), but we kind of cut it a little short because we didn't talk about the music of the new film. We do that this week before we dive headlong into the original soundtrack of the very first film in The Crow franchise. Not sure I…

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A Cecilia Gentili update, Thailand makes LGBTQ history, and Boosie’s lesbian daughter speaks out about her homophobic dad - September 30, 2024 23:42

2M ago23:42

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn has updates on two top stories that impacted Savannah Ryan Williams in Minneapolis and the legend Cecilia Gentili in New York City. In politics, we are 35 days from election day. In culture and entertainment, Thailand makes LGBTQ history in Souteast Asia and Chicago installs progress flag crosswalks …

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The Music of The Crow (Side A) - 335 54:38

3M ago54:38

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Another episode where we're taking direct inspiration from something that we mentioned in an early show, we've decided to do two whole bloody episodes on the music of The Crow film franchise. In episode one we talk about the music from the very poor sequels to the original film: City of Angels and Salvation. Surprisingly, even though the movies the…

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We won best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards, Kentucky bans conversion therapy and this week the Will & Harper documentary drops on Netflix - September 16, 2024 30:07

2M ago30:07

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn shares her top stories, a 3 month update on Taylor Casey missing in the Bahamas and Queer News winning best LGBTQ podcast at the Black Podcasting Awards. In politics Kentucky bans conversion therapy and Biden makes history appointing the 12th LGBTQ+ judge. Then of course she has your election update …

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A Black trans woman is murdered in Chicago, we remember the icon Chilli Pepper and nearly 2,000 people attend the Gender Liberation March - September 16, 2024 24:05

3M ago24:05

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on Redd, a Black transwoman who was murdered in Chicago. In politics, an Arizona court rules in favor of two trans girls who just want to play sports. In culture and entertainment, we remember the Chicago legend and global icon Chilli Pepper. The gender liberation movement held its first marc…

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Face of Collapse by Dazzling Killmen - 334 1:24:51

3M ago1:24:51

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Usually, we like to space things out. You may have noticed that over the years, we'll do a metal album one week, then perhaps change it up with electro or something else. So, for us to do two post-hardcore/noise rock(ish) records so close together is a bit unheard of. But hey, what's the point of having a set of rules if you don't break them occasi…

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Sound is a Pound #8 (Highly Evolved by The Vines and Planet Claire by The B-52's) - 333 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

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Sound is a pound is always good fun. You'd be amazed what you can pick up for a quid in a charity shop. It's been about 18 months since our last one of these and frankly, we'd forgotten what albums we'd "gifted" each other at the end of the last episode. So Mark decided to pick two that he'd bought for Chris: Planet Claire by The B-52's (a strange …

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Generational Republicans are choosing Harris-Walz, Sade is dropping new music, Da Brat and Judy address the rumors - September 9, 2024 22:38

3M ago22:38

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn holds a moment of silence for those killed, injured, and impacted by the mass schooling shooting at the Apalachee High School in Georgia. In politics, life long generational Republicans are publicly denouncing Trump and voting for Kamala Harris. The Cheney’s, The McCains. Let’s talk about it. In cult…

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FYC: La Reina Moni Barrette 28:37

3M ago28:37

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LP2 is honored to have Moni Barrette on the show! Are you trying to get your comic into libraries? How does getting your comic nominated for awards help get traction with librarians? There's so much to learn from this episode! About Moni Barrette: Moni has 16 years of public library experience at all levels and has leveraged that knowledge into wor…

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FYC: La Reina Moni Barrette 28:33

3M ago28:33

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LP2 is honored to have Moni Barrette on the show! Are you trying to get your comic into libraries? How does getting your comic nominated for awards help get traction with librarians? There's so much to learn from this episode! About Moni Barrette: Moni has 16 years of public library experience at all levels and has leveraged that knowledge into wor…

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From Orphan to Outreach: How One Russian’s Restaurant Agency Aims to Feed a Million 1:14:42

3M ago1:14:42

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Today I chat with my good friend Alex Evans. Alex is the founder of Raging Agency, a marketing firm specializing in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Based in Miami, Florida, Alex has made a significant impact on how restaurants approach their marketing strategies. With a background in Brand Management and Advertising, he focuses on tailored…

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Let’s support a headstone for Alex Franco, the 5th Annual Trans Visibility March and Chappell Roan sets healthy boundaries with fans - September 3, 2024 37:12

3M ago37:12

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on the politics of the day. Who is leading the polls with 62 days to go? Is it Harris or is it Trump? She talks about it. In culture and entertainment, Anna covers the 5th annual Trans Visibility March, Global Black Pride and Chappell Roan taking heat for setting boundaries with fans. Let’s g…

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