Wed & Woke

Do you look like a Jamie? Will the Dollar Tree mouthwash give us a tumor? Is it a euphemism to say that Ryan is "Carrying the Banner?" NAMED is a professional association committed to the field of male eating disorders. They provide support for males affected by eating disorders, provide access to collective expertise, & promote the development of clinical intervention & research in this population. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/named 

Ryan is the first black gay jedi. Lane worked out while only dreaming of orange colored snack foods. Is Donald Glover a genius or a hilarious genius? Ride Austin is a ride share non-profit organization in Austin, Texas. Ride Austin has set themselves apart by creating a "round-up" feature for each ride. This allows the rider to round up the amount owed & donate to a local charity. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/rideaustin 

Is Lane too snarky for an Escape Game? Did the cat café deny Ryan's entry because he was too ferocious? Also, we talk mess about Kanye & celebrate the CSC (CrazySexyCool) Tiffany Haddish.  India Youth Fund seeks to break the cycle of abject poverty in the urban slums of India by empowering youth to stay in school and work towards a brighter future. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/indiayouthfund

Lorde's real name is...Renee? How many $ would it take to run your fingers thru a strangers greasy hair? Are you a Netflix recluse like Lane or a well traveled diva like Ryan? Coding Autism is building the first autism specialized coding academy, pairing online coding education, community, and an autism-savvy support team to help transition autistic talent into the technology workforce.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/codingautism

Sushi tastes better eaten off a conveyor belt. Ryan does dirty doodles. Lane is the Krampus of birthdays. Was our Facebook Live adorable, hilarious or all the above?  During this week's interview, we spoke with National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Victims of all genders can often feel shame when they are in recovery.  National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources to friends, family, and victims of those effected by sexual violence.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/nsvrc 

Why do we feel the need to call friends "best friends?" What is your favorite Cardi B song? If you didn't have a mimosa at Drag Brunch, did you really go? Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee is a voluntary support program for parents expecting a child or who have a young child. They help connect parents to resources in the community to help them be the best parents they can be.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/pcat

Ryan got pranked by a YouTuber. Monkeys shop at Goodwill. Goat Yoga will align all your chakras.  Raliance is a national collaborative committed to ending sexual violence in one generation. Comprised of the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV), the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), and California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)–PreventConnect, Raliance was founded in 2015. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/raliance

A Lisa Frank birthday party. A RuPaul's Drag Race overview. Ryan singing Avril Lavigne. What more could you want in a podcast? On-The-Move Community Integration is a community-based day program for adults with intellectual and developmental needs. People learn to build their independence, social skills, safety awareness, and find meaningful ways to contribute.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/onthemove 

Unlike Donald Trump, Lane craves Diet Coke in an adorable way. A week later & Ryan is still crying about Love, Simon. Should we move into a shipping container? To Write Love On Her Arms is a nonprofit presenting hope for people struggling w/depression, addiction, self-injury & suicide. They have donated $2 million to recovery organizations & counseling practices. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/twloha

Lane discusses his addiction to subscription boxes & Ryan goes full DWTS judge on the new Taylor Swift video.  This week we spoke with Will Little. Will began his life's journey by selling drugs and participating in gangs and violence in and around the community of South Philly. Will now does motivational speaking and performs street poetry to a diverse number of audiences each year.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/willlittle

Highlights from this episode: Scrooge McDuck has nothing on us, Tiffany Haddish is a contender & Happy International Women’s Day! Maple Built is a non-profit, woodworking, apprenticeship for young men in Nashville focusing on employment, job training and mentorship. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/maplebuilt

We talk about our favorites! Podcasts, music & TV! Is Vero the new Snapchat? Is Lane a bro? Is anyone still watching The Bachelor?  Self-Injury Outreach & Support gives us a definition of what self-injury is and ways you can support someone you love who may be injuring themselves.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/sios

Fergie sings the Nation Anthem, drinking hurricanes and the New Queer Eye! Khary Penebaker (DNC Representative for WI) discusses his involvement with Everytown & gun safety. Khary Penebaker: http://www.kharypenebaker.com/meet-khary/ Everytown: https://everytown.org/ March for our Lives: https://www.marchforourlives.com/ *Wed & Woke stands behind the students marching for gun safety. We encourage all listeners to contact their legislators 844-241-1141. Listen to the episode in full for more details.*

This episode we stick to what we know (chain restaurants) but also dive deep into the Nashville art & theatre scene (there was free alcohol!) Julia Kaye is an American artist, illustrator and transgender woman. Julia works on the upcoming Disney show Big City Greens and is the creator of the webcomic Up and Out. We discuss her new book, Super Late Bloomer, out 5/1/18. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/juliakaye

Did Kylie binge The Simpsons while pregnant? Will there ever be justice for Princess Tiana? Does my puppy deserve a $25,000 birthday party?  This week we spoke with Conscious Period and discussed the lack of transparency about what is in period products, taxing period products and giving homeless women access to the tampons/pads they need. Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/consciousperiod

Celebrity Big Brother, Grammy night & the Super Bowl. We share our knowledge (what we read on Twitter) about each of these topics. Our interview this week is with Kat Cloud from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP.) Learn more: www.wedandwoke.com/blog/afsp If you or anyone you know is in crisis, please reach out to the National Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text START to 741741. Trained counselors are available 24/7. 

This episode is all about Nair, Oscar nominations & why you should not try to impress your relatives with dance moves.  This week we interviewed Bradford & Bryan Manning, the founders of Two Blind Brothers, a clothing company based in New York City. All profits from Two Blind Brothers go to finding a cure for blindness.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/twoblindbrothers

If your name was misspelled on a Starbucks cup and you did not tweet a photo, did it happen? Is Reese Witherspoon the Dutchess of Nashville? Mission 21 about creating awareness and rehabilitation in human trafficking. https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/mission21

Is it too early to eat conversation hearts? Is the app HQ the first step toward Black Mirror? This weeks interview is with Benjamin Mathes from Urban Confessional, an organization providing free listening to anyone who needs it.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/urbanconfessional

This week we talk about goals in 2018, poor music taste, and how eggnog is only to be enjoyed in moderation.  Our interview is with Amy Brewer, the founder of Elizabeth's Voice. An organization helping single mothers in Uganda.  Learn more: https://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/elizabethsvoice