The Swirl Podcast

It's been such a long time since I cracked this mic open. I plan on doing another podcast real soon to catch up and chat about what's been going on in this crazy world.In the meantime, I wanted to share a conversation I recently filmed with Ryan and William of Equitas Health, entitled “Black Fetish Energy: Stigma, Sex, and the Black Queer Man.” It's a really compelling look int

This week, we have way too much fun with sex puns. Who will blush first? We also profess our love for sexy weather euphemisms and raunchy Netflix comedy. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Weekly Topic: A Listener Clapback leads to the first-ever Swirl sex playlist. We decide on a title.20:23 -- HERE FOR IT

This week, we review what Spotify claims were our favorite tracks of 2017. Which one of us had copious amounts of Dr. Dre? Plus, resolutions, random acts of kindness, and bras-Oh my! All that, plus the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Spotify “Best of the year” playlist / New Years discussion — Ensuring you kick off the new year with the right energy11:33

Happy Holidays!

There are dealbreakers and then there are these things. Find out what makes us scream when confronted with the public behavior of other humans. Plus, Cat Person, Gabrielle Union, and when your family takes more than they give during the holidays. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / The app Cuddlr: What types of activities would you pay someone

Are algorithms ruining your chances at true happiness? Plus, a fitbit for your junk, the Netflix documentary flavor of the week, and we debate if hating kids makes you a real grinch. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing the NYTimes.com article “An Algorithm Isn’t Always the Answer”10:31HERE FOR IT — Sexual wearables? Would you wea

This week, we discuss Andy Richter's tweets about depression, how not to baby your coworker, and our favorite holiday recipes! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / We break down comedian Andy Richter’s Twitter message regarding depression and how important is is to just keep moving09:25 -- HERE FOR IT — The Kitchenista Chef Angela Davis (Rub

Kodi's shows up with another tale from the world of dating and has thoughts on deciding how you want to be loved. Plus, how Ruby gets zen before bed, what to do if you hate your future brother in law, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi’s late night in the streets / Ruby gets glam / How do you want to be loved?16:10 -- HERE FOR IT — “Hair N

This week, Kodi goes on a date and has no time to waste. Plus, we break down our feelings on the current news landscape of finding out people we respected are total trash. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Meghan Trainer blaccent slander / Kodi’s latest date / What’s an otter? Kodi breaks down the names of gay dating apps and gay types /

This week, Kodi gives Ruby a pep talk after he speaks at high school. You need one, too? We've got you. Plus, terrible pizza does terrible things, a column on workplace harassment, and Q and Hey wants to undo the unfriending. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Adulting / Kodi visits his old high school for the first time in nearly twenty years