CS 382: West Coast Shark Attack



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While we play catch-up with editing backlogged episodes, the West Coast Sharks sat down and discussed the trials and the tribulations of the modern era… Please enjoy this honest and thoughtful conversation pulled from the CS archives, while we continue to put together the next batch of releases.

Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)


CS 380: Supernova Momma pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Vida. Today we have Natasha Nelson on the show to talk about her work with Supernova Momma. The mission of Supernova Momma is to help Black and Neurodiverse parents break generational curses from systemic racism and ableism and raise children in a mutually loving, empathetic, and respectful environment. You can learn about Natasha as well as Supernova Momma at https://supernovamomma.com/
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 378: Creatives Bubble pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Jason A England, an Assistant Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon back on the show to talk about the “creatives bubbles” and the bubbles within those bubbles. The glut of content on the hopes of making a fast grab of cash. As social media tycoons grab up book and entertainment deals, the questions have to be asked… “who does this appeal, and who is making these decisions?” And though you may hear them in the background, this episode is NOT for the birds.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 376: Night Rule pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Isaac Murdock of the podcast Night Rule on to talk about entertainment and how it all relates to our everyday lives, shapes the way we perceive reality, and how it affects the way we interact, both online and in real life, with one another.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 375 Preview: White Canon: Network



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WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE “NETWORK”
This episode is hosted by Trevor and Vida. In this second installment of White Canon, Trevor and Vida are joined by Matt Christman, cohost of Chapo Trap House. Jared Ball, Prof of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan University, host of the podcast I Mix What I Like, and co-host of The Remix Morning Show on Black Power Media. Josh Olsen, a screenwriter, and co-host of The Movies That Made Me and The West Wing Thing.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 373: Black Politics pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have special political guest Mud of Reset Race Podcast and creator of BitterdoseTV .  John Mud is a YouTube content creator. Part political response videos and part mini docs, BitterDoseTV utilizes archival footage and modern News clips to present political content that centers the plight of the descendants of American Chattel Slavery. His content can found at the Actify Press YouTube channel.

Mud and Trevor sit down together to talk about all the things that are a part of the current dialogue in Black politics.  Reparations, Pan-Africanism, ADOS, even Biden getting sloppy on The Breakfast Club gets a mention – its all here.

Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)


CS 371: Attack On Titan pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Ryan Salisbury in to talk about about the anime series Attack On Titan.  You can catch Ryan on his own podcast Neighbor Science where he talks about his 2 favorite subjects, political economy and anime.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 369: House Hunters BLM Edition pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Vida, Trevor, Ken and Mario! The Sharks circle up once again because real estate has been bought and the books need to be checked. With the news of Patrisse Cullors recent real estate purchases and questions as to how Cullors was able to afford it, the Sharks have plenty to chew on in this episode.  Using that story as just the starting point, the Sharks go deep on money –  from the misuse and mislabeling of funds, to the mental and emotional troubles brought on from our own personal relationships to money, the Sharks tear in to it like only they know how.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 367: Them pt 1



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!!! WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE TV SHOW “THEM” !!!
This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Michael R Jackson back on the show to talk about the new Amazon Prime show “Them”. Michael R Jackson is a playwright whose play “A Strange Loop” took the theatre world by storm, leading to Michael receiving the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and holds a BFA in Playwriting and an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

CS 365: Sharkianity pt 1



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This episode is hosted by Ken, Vida and Mario. In this special West Coast Sharks episode – Vida, Ken and Mario come together to get down into the dirty details of The Lord, y’all. Covering topics like spirituality, cultism & the oppressive hand of some religious beliefs, and sharing stories of their own relationship to religion, The Sharks are on a mission from God and they are here to preach the good word unto you.
Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)