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Mouthful with Shanti is a funny, smart and inclusive podcast that unpacks culture, race, systemic injustice, sexual expression, gender and different embodied experiences through an intersectional lens. Acclaimed Bay Area comedian Shanti Charan brings her unique mix of talents from her years onstage as well as the classroom. Charan is now also an adjunct professor and her research interests include social justice, critical race theory and post colonialism in relation to sexualities and gender studies. Insta: @shanticharancomedy Website: shanticharan.com
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Mouthful with Shanti is a funny, smart and inclusive podcast that unpacks culture, race, systemic injustice, sexual expression, gender and different embodied experiences through an intersectional lens. Acclaimed Bay Area comedian Shanti Charan brings her unique mix of talents from her years onstage as well as the classroom. Charan is now also an adjunct professor and her research interests include social justice, critical race theory and post colonialism in relation to sexualities and gender studies. Insta: @shanticharancomedy Website: shanticharan.com
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1 Appreciating the Path of Mindfulness After Jail Time, w/ Butch Escobar 44:36
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On this episode of MWS we have comedian, Butch Escobar joining us. We discuss his journey of discovering mindfulness and how his past of going in and out of jail, along with the insight he's gained, helped influence a new path of enlightenment. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Butch Escobar @butchescobar and check out his podcast with Felipe Esparza, History for Foos. FOLLOW ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Understanding the Benefits of Sustainable Clothing w/ Stylist, Inanna Solveig 31:01
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Support this very FREE podcast by donating toward production costs and get a Mouthful with Shanti sticker! Venmo @shanticharan On this episode of MWS we have stylist, Inanna Solveig joining us. We discuss fast fashion, repurposing of clothing, ageism and more! Tune in and shoot us a 5*. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Inanna Solveig @inannasolveig FOLLOW ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Getting Educated About the Crystal Meth Epidemic with Author of Tweakerworld, Jason Yamas 59:59
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Mouthful with Shanti brings you captivating conversations that cut through the bullshit while laughing about it. We elevate marginalized voices. We disrupting oppressive ways of thinking. We shoot the shit. We have a good time. Support this very FREE podcast and its production costs by donating to my Venmo @shanticharan . Dm me your address along with that Venmo and I will mail it to you! On todays episode I have a conversation that rests at the intersection of drugs, sex and gay culture! My guest is Author of Tweakerworld: A Memoir, one of Buzzfeeds most anticipated LQTBQ+ books of 2023, Jason Yamas. In this episode Jason educates us on the growing epidemic of crystal meth addiction and overdose that is disproportionally impacting the queer community. Mouthful with Shanti bring you captivating, intellectual and funny conversations that elevate marginalized voices cut through the bullshit while laughing about it. Support this very FREE podcast and its production costs by donating to my Venmo @shanticharan. We just got sticker merch, dm me your address along with that donation via Venmo and I will mail it to you! On this episode of MWS I have a conversation that rests at the intersection of drugs, sex and gay culture! My guest is Author of Tweakerworld: A Memoir, one of Buzzfeeds most anticipated LQTBQ+ books of 2023, Jason Yamas. In this episode Jason educates us on the growing epidemic of crystal meth addiction and overdose that is disproportionally impacting the queer community. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Jason Yamas @jasonyamas Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: FOLLOW ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Addressing Ableism at the Intersection of Music, Disability and Sex, ONIKHO's Story 36:32
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On this episode of MWS I talk with musician and disability activist, ONIKHO! ONIKHO is a musical artist who mixes electronic beats and sounds with her influences in blues, jazz, and classical music. She recently released her new album, Rodeo Pantheon, a piece of work came to fruition after becoming paralyzed in a car accident in 2014. She tells the universal story of overcoming loss and rediscovering love through her own narrative, and strives to promote visibility of disabled artists in mainstream music. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon Compulsory Able-bodiedness, ableism and Crip Theory are Robert T McRuer, Susan Wendell and Elina Vaahtera FOLLOW Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti. ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti Follow ONIKHO www.onikhomusic.com. Instagram: @onikhomusic TikTok: @onikho_music Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/onik-ho Facebook: www.facebook.com/onikhomusic…
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On this episode of MWS I talk with professional dominatrix, Delphine, about kinks! Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti. Follow Delphine @pithair_dontcare Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: FOLLOW ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Building Healthier Parent Relationships w/ Sharon, the Bay's Favorite Family Therapist 50:37
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On this episode of MWS I talk with Family Therapist, Sharon Frasier, and her work in the mental health service, specifically with the bipolar and schizophrenic community! We also talk about her private practice and the work she does with college students, which led us to talking about parents! And there was a lot to discuss there. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful with Shanti @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Sharon Frasier @baytherapist Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: FOLLOW ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mouthful-with-Shanti/100089227510162/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Exploring Divorce & Only Child Syndrome w/ Micheal Foulk 50:00
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If you've been enjoying the show so far, I’d be so grateful if you rated the show on spotify a 5 stars. On this episode of MWS I talk to Micheal Foulk about what it was like growing up as only child with divorced parents. We exchange 'flying alone as a kid' stories and the adventures of being an unaccompanied minor flying in the 90's. We also talking about coming into our own understanding of gender expression and how that can always be changing. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Micheal Foulk @michealfoulk, tune into their podcast @imnotbusypodcast. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Queering the Boxing & Gym World w/ Pablo Escobar 38:39
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Pablo about being a boxing coach and how it serves as a great outlet for aggression. We also talk about the pressure of needing to attain a hyper masculine body in both the athletic and gay world. A golden nugget within this episode is some QUEERiculum we share when unpacking ‘queer’ and the many meanings it can have being the ambiguous term that it is! Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy and Mouthful @mouthfulwithshanti Follow Pablo Escobar @theexercistsf, workout at his gym @theparkgym, tune into his podcast @scaredgaypodcast and catch his next performance with @sfbaloney! Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon Queer Theory and Queer Studies are Hannah McCann, Whitney Monaghan and Gust A. Yep…
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1 Unpacking Layers of Intersectionality w/ Aurora Singh 36:04
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Aurora Sign about how she's grown up in a single, Haitian mother household, with an absent Punjabi father in predominantly White spaces. We talk about race consciousness, thick intersectionalities, colorism and more! Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow Aurora Singh @aurorasinghcomedy and her podcast @theloveandcomedypodcast. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon intersectionality, thick intersectionality nd race consciousness are Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, Tekle Woldemikael and Gust A. Yep FOLLOW >>> ig , fb , Spotify , Youtube…
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1 Liberating Fatness w/ Angelina, the Fierce Fat Femme 57:20
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Angelina a Fat Liberationist, Model and Lecturer. We discuss Fat Liberation, which aims to disrupt systems that are oppressive, making certain spaces inaccessible to the fat community. This episode also touches on the idea that being fat is inherently unhealthy or unattractive, which is seen as part of a larger societal pressure on people, specifically women or women identifying, to conform to conventional beauty standards. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow Angelina @fiercefatfemme. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon the concepts discussed in this episode (fat liberation & critical fat studies) are JE Braziel and Ela Przybylo. SUBMIT A QUESTION: I'll be switching places and taking my turn in the hot seat while being interviewed by a special guest! Since I normally write the interview questions and can't write them for my OWN interview, I welcome questions from you all, the listeners! Head to my website or my linktree (IG or tiktok) and submit your questions now! ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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On this episode of MWS I chat with a special guest David Gborie! Me and this dude go way back. He is now the voice of Darby of the Royal Crackers on HBO! On this episode we were just finishing working a 5 show weekend in Sunnyvale, CA. We talk about porn, blood diamonds, ebt and more! Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow David Gborie @coolguyjokes87 and his podcasts @allfantasyeverything & @mymommatoldme. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti SUBMIT A QUESTION: I'll be switching places and taking my turn in the hot seat while being interviewed by a special guest! Since I normally write the interview questions and can't write them for my OWN interview, I welcome questions from you all, the listeners! Head to my website or my linktree (IG or tiktok) and submit your questions now!…
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1 Ball Busting w/ Delphine the Professional Dominatrix 48:34
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Delphine about her experience as an Escort and professional Dominatrix. Sex workers often face stigmatization and discrimination, and their voices are often ignored. My intention for this episode was to just get a better look into sex work through Delphine’s personal experience. I also think hearing from sex workers can help challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about the sex industry. On this episode we talk about hygiene, ball stomping, masculinity, small penis humiliation and more. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan on IG and tiktok @shanticharancomedy Follow Delphine on Twitter @delphine_x_ Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: SUBMIT A QUESTION: I'll be switching places and taking my turn in the hot seat while being interviewed by a special guest! Since I normally write the interview questions and can't write them for my OWN interview, I welcome questions from you all, the listeners! Head to my website or my linktree (IG or tiktok) and submit your questions now! ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Ways to Decolonizing Education, Wealth and Love w/ Gabe Pacheco 35:29
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Gape Pacheco about his experience as an art teacher at the MOMA in New York. We talk about both of our experiences teaching within incarceration; along with how competitiveness, testing, charters schools and more are negatively impacting the educational experience for all ages. We also talk about wealth and certain ways to navigate money and relationships. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow Gabe Pacheco @gabepac1 and his podcast Halal Cartels. Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon the concepts discussed in this episode (decolonizing pedagogies and education as activism) are Leandra H. Hernández, Stevie M. Munz, Claudia Anguiano and Mari Castañeda SUBMIT A QUESTION: I'll be switching places and taking my turn in the hot seat while being interviewed by a special guest! Since I normally write the interview questions and can't write them for my OWN interview, I welcome questions from you all, the listeners! Head to my website or my linktree (IG or tiktok) and submit your questions now! ig: https://www.instagram.com/mouthfulwithshanti/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 The Joys of Being Grown, w/ Marcella Arguello 40:16
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On this episode of MWS I chat with Marcella Arguello about her new @hbo special, Latin culture, dating, being in a relationship with a pansexual man and more! Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow Marcella Arguello @marcellacomedy Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: Some scholars that expand upon the concepts discussed in this episode (Machismo, Pansexuality, Adultification) are Gust A. Yep, Brisa Peña and Tashara M. Leak. SUBMIT A QUESTION: I'll be switching places and taking my turn in the hot seat while being interviewed by a special guest! Since I normally write the interview questions and can't write them for my OWN interview, I welcome questions from you all, the listeners! Head to my website or my linktree (IG or tiktok) and submit your questions now! ig: @mouthfulwithshanti fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089227510162 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmjc5UCT60oPDHDgIS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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1 Chatting w/ TammyTeaLove, the Original Lesbian 39:42
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On this episode of MWS I chat with comedian Tammy Tea about being a Black woman in the military, the constraints of having to dress like "a girl" as little Tammy, how drugs impact Black and Brown communities, the blessing of Tammy's hysterectomy and more! FACT: Given the magnitude of the problem and the costs of health care for this disease, fibroids is a matter of public health . Fibroids are more common and more severe among African American women, highlighting the need for new health care reforms aimed to help women, specifically Black women with the medical care needed to address fibroids. Follow Comedian Shanti Charan @shanticharancomedy Follow TammyTeaLove @therealtammytealove Disrupting norms and elevating marginalized identities through an intersectional lens. If you enjoy what were doing, help us out by subscribing above and following us on these platforms: ig: @mouthfulwithshanti fb: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?.. . Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RHVNmj.. . YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouthfulwithshanti…
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