Best Upload Media Group Podcasts (2024)

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#55: Code-Switching 56:37

8d ago56:37

56:37

On Today's Episode: An experience Caleb had that left him feeling hurt and angry sparks a discussion around Code-Switching and inviting your younger self to heal. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through S…

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#54: Shoutout to Kyle (ft. Dr. Tamara Marcus) 1:12:40

15d ago1:12:40

1:12:40

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down for an extended conversation with Dr. Tamara Marcus, who previously served as Linn County’s first sustainability director and now is the owner of Empowered Solutions Collective, an organization furthering collaborative solutions to environmental and social justice challenges faced by our community. Learn…

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#2: THC and St. Paddy 37:01

29d ago37:01

37:01

On Today's Episode: Cale Henderson, Tim Kindl, and Justin Zehr sit down to discuss the pros and cons of St. Patrick's Day in the Cedar Rapids bar scene, why the parade causes unique problems, and they challenge themselves to impact change in their own neighborhoods. Then the trio dig into the hot topic of THC beverages, including the new changes to…

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#53: Creating Spaces 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

On Today's Episode: Caleb, Sarah, and Producer Logan discuss the reclamation of racially-charged language before using Sarah's Yoga for People of Color class as a launchpad for a discussion around creating spaces for othered people. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackl…

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#52: A Conversation on Diversity (ft. Hemie Collier. Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life at Cornell College) 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down and talk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity with Hemie Collier, Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism…

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#51: Dating, Books, and Restraining Orders Against Hugs 57:19

2M ago57:19

57:19

On Today's Episode: In this casual hangout episode designed only for Caleb and Sarah's true fans, the hosts chat about a variety of topics while also teasing an upcoming major project! About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex a…

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#50: An Exploration of Death (ft. Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes) 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Thank you for supporting 50 episodes of Othered! NOTE: This episode contains extensive discussions on death and related topics. Please use discretion when choosing to listen to this episode. Additional resources listed below. On Today's Episode: After a brief celebration in honor of their 50th episode, Caleb and Sarah welcome in special guest Kimbe…

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#49: Black History Month 58:45

2M ago58:45

58:45

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up and discuss black representation in films before diving into the topic of Black History Month. Why isn't anyone talking about it this year? Who are some black artists and authors that we can celebrate? Why can't Caleb remember when Martin Luther King Jr. Day is?! About the Show: Othered is the podcast de…

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#48: Regenerative Food (ft. Mari Hunt Wassink of Black Earth Gardens) 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

On Today's Episode: After some brief catching-up and shenanigans, Caleb and Sarah chat with Mari Hunt Wassink, the driving force behind Black Earth Gardens. Black Earth Gardens is a regenerative farm growing produce to increase justice in our community. Mari shares how she worked her way into this opportunity, what food deserts and food sustainabil…

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#47: Self-Reflection 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb do a little self-reflection and discuss fear, and how it relates to sobriety. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they n…

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New Orleans - The Big Easy 35:20

3M ago35:20

35:20

Explore the culture, history and cuisine of this iconic American City. The sports isn't too much to love, but the rest of the city is! Saint - 15:00 Pelicans - 26:35

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#1: Bourbon with Boothill Blades 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

On Today's Episode: For the first episode of the podcast, the Fun Not Fancy guys sit down with Jared Thatcher, the man behind Boothill Blades. About the Guest: Boothill Blades is known for making quality, handmade items (including exceptional kitchen knives) designed for everyday use on the homestead or in the field. Jared began making knives in 20…

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Mailbag - Kickoff to Group 8 episodes! 16:18

3M ago16:18

16:18

In this February 2024 episode, we explore the NFL coaching carousel, and finally adjudicate the Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick debate.

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#46: Spa Day (ft. Baili Sweeney & Kortney Chaney) 1:23:09

3M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb sit down with spa specialists Baili Sweeney and Kortney Chaney to take a look at how spas can be both therapeutic and medicinal. Learn more about Baili and Kortney at The Sanctuary Spa, or Ritual Med Boutique. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This sh…

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#45: Yoga and Activism (ft. Zaria James) 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

On Today's Episode: Our dynamic duo of hosts sit down with Zaria James, a fantastic area Yoga and Dharma instructor. The group discuss yoga, activism, and Zaria's approach to spiritual connection and healing through yoga. Learn more about Zaria at Introspectionyoga.com or on Instagram at @Zariajamesyoga. You can also find Zaria at Harmony Fest 2024…

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#44: Confidence and Authenticity (ft. Angelica Vannatta) 57:57

3M ago57:57

57:57

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Angelica Vannatta, Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement for United Way of East Central Iowa. Angelica shares how her work and her passion for others drives her to volunteer and create space for others, Sarah and Angelica reflect on their shared past time of throwing tires around, Ange…

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#43: Why the New Year is Like Childbirth (Live from Caleb's House) 58:58

4M ago58:58

58:58

On Today's Episode: The Upload Media Studios are undergoing a major change, so Sarah and Caleb are recording at Caleb's house this week! The group reflects "like masochists" and explores their goals and framework for approaching 2024. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tac…

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#42: For Amanda 50:59

4M ago50:59

50:59

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up and share some personal stories before exploring their relationships with mental health professionals. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’…

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#41: Recovery (ft. Deb and Rod Courtney of the CRUSH of Iowa Recovery Community Center) 57:16

5M ago57:16

57:16

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are joined by Deb and Rod Courtney, Assistant Director and Executive Director of the CRUSH of Iowa Recovery Community Center, respectively. Deb and Rod share the heartfelt story of their's son's battle with addiction and how it became the spark behind launching CRUSH as a drop-in center. The group also digs into …

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#40: Social Justice (ft. Mariam "Mimi" Daoud with Advocates for Social Justice) 1:06:37

5M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are joined by Mimi Daoud, Board Member of Advocates for Social Justice and SA Survivor Advocate with the Riverview Center, to discuss current social issues including Antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Connect with Mimi at https://www.instagram.com/mimidaoud/ Learn more about Advocates for Social Justice …

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#39: We're Back - Sobriety and Lawns 1:00:45

6M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are back in the studio for another unhinged mess, but manage to get into some fun topics regarding Sobriety, Lawns, Producer Craig, and Kelly Clarkson. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to se…

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Interlude: Talk to Us! 2:49

6M ago2:49

2:49

Caleb and Sarah will be back next week and they want to talk to you! Tell us something you want to talk about - your dating life, your place in your community, anything at all - by sending us a DM over on the Othered Instagram page and we may just chat about it on the show! About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for…

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Revisiting: New Year's Resolutions 49:02

6M ago49:02

49:02

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are off this week but this cold season has us nostalgic, so we're revisiting our 2021 episode, "New Year's Resolutions". Join us for this look at the past before we reflect on Caleb and Sarah's growth in next week's episode. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered commu…

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#38: The Space for Transformation (ft. Amanda Campbell and Courtney Pennel, Tire Trained) 1:03:53

6M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up before welcoming Amanda Campbell and Courtney Pennel to the show. Amanda is the owner and CEO of Tire Trained, LLC, the space for people of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life to experience a lifestyle transformation that works for them. Learn more about Tire Trained at https://www.tiretrained.com/ Abou…

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#37: When Someone Others You, Forgiveness, Sexy Calendars 1:07:03

6M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah dig deep into when other people subtly other them, particularly in conversation, as well as exploring addiction, forgiving others and yourself, and lots of other nonsense. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism …

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#36: Talking About Potholes (ft. David Maier, Candidate for City Council at Large) 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are back to work in this week's episode, this time sitting down with David Maier, Candidate for Cedar Rapids City Council at Large. David discusses his experience running for local office as an openly gay man and shares some of the joys and adversities he has experienced so far. Learn more about David and his cam…

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#35: what is this? 52:46

7M ago52:46

52:46

We don't know how to describe this episode. If you like listening to Sarah and Caleb laugh for an hour, then this one is for you. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspecti…

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#34: Combating the Stigmas (ft. Cat Cantrill of The Heart Agency) 1:16:29

7M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are always looking for love, so this week they sit down with Cat Cantrill, the founder and matchmaker behind The Heart Agency, a Cedar Rapids-based matchmaking service. Cat is not only Iowa's only matchmaker and singles agency, but is also the host of the Dear Matchmaker podcast. Learn more about Cat and The Hear…

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#33: Soft Girl Era (ft. Briana Smallwood) 1:27:34

7M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with local entrepreneur Briana Smallwood, most notable for being the founder of Vivian's Soul Food. Briana shares an inside look into the story of Vivian's on the show, including what it's like to close up shop on a dream. The group also discusses self-healing, the warped standards within marriages, Bria…

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#32: This American Ex-Wife (ft. Lyz Lenz) 1:31:16

8M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with celebrated local author Lyz Lenz to talk about her personal journey from religious camps to feminist writing as well as her upcoming book, This American Ex-Wife. On Lyz Lenz: Lyz’s writing has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Washington Post, the Columbia Journalism Review, The New York Times, P…

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Trailer: Industry Dogs - Season 1 1:04

8M ago1:04

1:04

This is Industry Dogs, the podcast digging into the crazy stories from the food and beverage industry from the crazy guys who love it so much. Join the founders of the Fun Not Fancy Restaurant Group each month as they chat with other professionals each month about their stories and experiences. Presented in partnership with Upload Media Group.…

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#31: Sarah's Sex Playlist and Bruce Springsteen 1:02:00

8M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

On Today's Episode: The sexpisode! Caleb and Sarah discuss their personal relationships to sex, sing along to Bruce Springsteen, and Sarah opens up about her sex playlist. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all …

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#30: Real Talk on Therapy (+ Sarah's "Insensitive" Moment) 1:01:13

8M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

On Today's Episode: Sarah brings a song for show and tell before the duo dig into their personal journey's with therapy and what therapy means to the world today. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through S…

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#29: More Capacity to Live, Laugh, and Love (+ Karaoke!) 56:34

8M ago56:34

56:34

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah reflect on their Season 1 episode "Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)" and how their lives have changed in the last year. The duo also share a lot of laughs, get a little inappropriate, and maybe even sing a little. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! Thi…

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Revisiting: Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!) 56:35

9M ago56:35

56:35

We're taking a trip down memory lane by re-releasing "Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)", an episode released during Season 1 in April of 2022. Make sure to listen to this episode and then join us next week as we dig into how our lives and perspectives have changed since we recorded this episode over a year ago. About the Show: Othered is the podcas…

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#28: Yoga, Mental Health, and Celine Dion 56:50

9M ago56:50

56:50

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah do a mental health check-in, discuss how yoga has changed their lives, and get a little silly while singing. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s u…

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#27: Iowa Politics 52:51

9M ago52:51

52:51

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah chat about AI and books before diving into the current state of Iowa Politics, including Governor Kim Reynolds' new 6-week abortion ban that has been signed into law. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and h…

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#26: Being Betters (ft. Anthony Betters) 1:06:19

9M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah dig into social media (should we be using Threads?) and self-care before they are joined by Anthony Betters, Community Engagement Manager for NewBoCo. Anthony shares his experiences as a black man working to connect with people in the community as well as who he is as a person, including his Gift of Gab, his rela…

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#25: Tokenism 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah settle in for some real talk about the social acceptance of genders and sexual orientations as well as the ways in which they navigate being assigned the "Token" role. Sarah also apparently hates Barbara Streisand and the duo feel the need to share with everyone that they're not engaged. About the Show: Oth…

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#24: Mental Health and Loving Yourself (ft. Dr. Candyce Briggs) 59:14

10M ago59:14

59:14

On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah are joined by Dr. Candyce Briggs, an experienced therapist with over 10 years of professional practice in mental health and therapeutic services. After a brief catch-up between Caleb "Name Drop" Scales and Sarah "Quentin Tarantino" Van Cleve, the group digs into self-healing, the barriers to mental health s…

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Bonus 7 - Europe vs. the USA 21:53

10M ago21:53

21:53

In this episode, we compare and contrast the differences between sports in Europe and the USA. Why are they "clubs" in Europe? Are European sports more like US College sports? How are players developed? We used plenty of sources here, the two best were: Who Really Owns Your Football Club? America's Wildly Successful Socialist Experiment…

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#23: Drugs and Sobriety 56:10

10M ago56:10

56:10

Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of drugs and other substance-related topics. Please take care when listening to this episode. On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah talk about their personal relationship with substances, their journeys with sobriety, mushroom adventures, and additional hurdles they and their communiti…

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San Antonio - Even Deeper in the Heart of Texas 25:56

10M ago25:56

25:56

Stroll down the riverwalk, as we remember the Alamo. We will discuss the mostly ups, and seldom downs of the NBA's winningest Franchise by all-time winning percentage. Victory or Death! Spurs 7:40 Rooting: 25:07

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Denver - Rocky Mountain High, Colorado 51:32

10M ago51:32

51:32

In this episode, we cover all four (4) of the major sports teams in the "Mile High City". From a small mining camp, to the epicenter, of Outdoorsy Liberalism, we trace Denver's history and cultural, spotting on all the high points of their teams. Broncos 7:42 Rockies : 17:02 Nuggets 24:20 Avalanche 36:14 Rooting 45:40…

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Mailbag - Kickoff to Group 7 episodes 16:35

10M ago16:35

16:35

In this episdoe we recap the sports events that occured in the month of June. We also provide a way too early NBA 2024 preview, and discuss if rooting out of spite is okay. Lastly, we introduce our three (3) city episodes this week, Montreal, Denver and San Antonio. Finally, ,we preview our look into the differences between sports in Europe and spo…

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#22: The Show Must Go On (ft. Cavan Hallman of Mirrorbox Theatre) 1:00:20

10M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

On today's episode, hosts Sarah Van Cleve and Caleb Scales are joined by the owner/founder of Mirrorbox Theatre, Cavan Hallman. Tune in to hear how they are able to use their "stage" to make a difference in their communities and how Mirrorbox kept live theatre alive and thriving in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about Mirrorbox Thea…

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#21: Family, Feelings, and the Fallout 1:06:12

10M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

On today’s episode of Othered, hosts Sarah Van Cleve and Caleb Scales (joined today by producer Robin G) discuss realizing the issues within your own family. What does it mean to be a good person? Join us this week for a deeper dive with your favorite hosts on some of their not so favorite topics. If you need help or someone to talk to, consider Th…

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#20: A Conversation with Sarah Driscoll 54:35

11M ago54:35

54:35

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Sarah Driscoll, a trusted friend and owner of Breathing Room Yoga where Caleb and Sarah both teach and practice. It's a heartfelt and insightful conversation that goes places that may surprise you. Learn more about Breathing Room Yoga at breathingroomyoga.net. About the Show: Othered is the podcast …

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#19: We're Back! (Season 2 Premiere) 58:31

11M ago58:31

58:31

We're back and better than ever! Season 2 of Othered is here, and in today's episode, Caleb and Sarah are digging into where they're at now. A lot has changed for them since Season 1 ended, and they chat about their lives, their feelings, and their hopes for Season 2 of this show. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activ…

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Trailer - Othered Season 2 1:38

11M ago1:38

1:38

Welcome back to Othered! Season 2 will be bigger and better than ever, and we can't wait to share it with you! Season 2 premieres on June 15th, but Upload+ subscribers can hear the first two episodes starting today! Learn more at UploadCR.com/plus. About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This…

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