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Chips and Beans is the loud-mouth brain child of Cassie and Bridget, two queer women in their 30's who chat about DIY punk shows, sex, books, netflix, etc together on this podcast monthly. The episodes also feature tracks from great DIY bands, and more!

Cassie and Bridget


    • Dec 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    2:2 The Last Man(TM)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 38:37


    Welcome back! This slightly late episode is a look at the last couple of months for us, the shows we're watching (Strictly, Doctor Who), the events we've been to (Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!, Big Dyke Energy and Little Simz and Trans Pride South West) and an update on our turbulant but lovely love lives. Enjoy x We also talk at the beginning about what's happening in Pal*stine, and places you can get involved. Start here: ⁠https://www.palestineaction.org/⁠

    2:1 Together Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 38:31


    A chatty podcast hosted by two 30-something best mates living together in Bristol, UK. Join Cassie(she/they) and Bridget(they/them) for a catch up every month on queer life in the city, friendships, sex, relationships and anything that makes them go OMFG. This is the first episode back since taking a hiatus in 2020. Featuring nights out - Big Dyke Energy at Lakota, St Paul's Carnival and Bristol Pride at Lost Horizon. Music by No Ditching - https://noditching.bandcamp.com/music Like, subscribe and comment! They love it.

    We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 3:24


    Your favourite queer besties are back baby! Did you miss us? New theme song! Cuddles by No Ditching https://noditching.bandcamp.com/track/cuddles

    Episode 21 - Cult of Lisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 68:13


    Our final episode of the year and it's PACKED! This episode we get into connecting with global communities, the blessings of the internet and our favourite podcasts and tv shows including Schitt's Creek and Sister Sister. Because it's been such a crap year, we thought we'd treat you to a CLASSIC DIY punk anthem - Spider Song by the incredible RVIVR! http://www.rvivr.net/ other mentions: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ https://kaleidoscopetrust.com/ https://www.whatshernamepodcast.com/ https://www.unwellpodcast.com/ https://shop.specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/podcast Get in touch: chipsandbeanspodcast@gmail.com See you next year! X

    Episode. 20 - 뭐?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 51:15


    It's our 20th episode and 3 year birthday! This episode we catch you up on all we've been reading, watching and listening too. Plus some music recommendations and a brief mention of sex right at the beginning. MUSIC: We Will Not Be Silenced by BYENARY (Hell Hath No Fury Records) Books: Queer Sex by Juno Roche / Reeducation by Diane Raey Podcasts: You're Wrong About / Why Are Dads? Music: Ujima Radio / GAYDIO / Spalvard / CHEW / Shamir Thanks for listening! Contact: chipsandbeanspocast@gmail.com 뭐 - korean for 'what' (pronounced like 'mwo')

    Black Lives Matter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 51:35


    Hi listeners, We have foregone our normal content and dedicate this episode to discussing Black Lives Matter, the current surge of the movement and the Bristol (UK) BLM protest on 7th June. This episode deals with racism, white privilege, intersectionality and our host Cassie's personal experience as a black woman. Be prepared for some uncomfortable truths, and keep listening. LINKS Me And White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/ Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ BLM Bristol https://www.facebook.com/brisblm/ Malcolm X Community Centre https://www.wellaware.org.uk/organisation/malcolm-x-community-centre/ Note - these are links to things we mention in the episode but there is an inexhaustible amount of information out there for you to find. The toppling of statues is a new phase of anti-racist action, not the end. #BlackLivesMatter Love & Rage, Cassie and Bridget

    Episode 18 - Hit Or Miss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 59:28


    Welcome to Chips and Beans! This episode we talk about literally everything because we are both social distancing and it's going to our heads a bit. BUT, we talk positives like coping mechanisms, books, TV and music from Sense8 to Classic FM. MUSIC BY: Not My Generation by Cultdreams (please go check out their bandcamp!): https://cultdreams.bandcamp.com/ Reading list from this episode: Live Through This ed. by Sabrina Chap Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde Stonewall 25 Ministry of Upmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy Don't forget to check out our instagram for live streams and links to online events you'll totally love! @chipsandbeanspodcast Thanks for listening!

    Episode 17 - Under the Coconut Husk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 44:20


    Hello 2020 and hello Jason Derulo. We are back with a brand new full length episode. We have missed you guys! Catch up with everything and all the exciting things to look forward to in the world of DIY queer punks of the UK. Thanks so much for tuning in, here are some links to go along with the episode: Next Brizzle Boys event: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/southbank/thu-18-apr-brizzle-boyz-drag-king-cabaret-xii--52055 RWA // Africa State of Mind https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/africa-state-of-mind-at-rwa-p2797233 Decolonise Fest Open Applications 2020 https://decolonise.org.uk/ Femme Fest Bristol femmefest20@gmail.com (applications close on 15th Feb) Portrayal of Guilt // Rough Trade Bristol w/ Cassie's band Stress https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/rough-trade-bristol/sun-12-apr-portrayal-of-guilt-more-rough-trade-12-04-2020-60646 As always, please rate and review the episode and share with your friends! x insta: @chipsandbeanspodcast

    November Mini Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 22:13


    Hello! Welcome to a little mini episode once again in Cassie's bed. Just a quick one to say that we love you, hope you're all keeping well and we're sorry for not updating sooner. Who knew adulting would be so time consuming? Anyway, enjoy 15 minutes of catch up with us and we'll se you again really soon. x Track: Resilience - Cistem Failure https://cistemfailure.bandcamp.com/

    Episode 15 - In The Zone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 44:54


    Episode 15 - In The Zone! Welcome back listeners! We've had another busy summer and this episode we share all with you! Track: That's What They Say by Eat My Fear https://eatmyfear.bandcamp.com/album/taking-back-space-2 We also mention Tørso ojme Birds in Row Uniform Limp Wrist Livid Necra Doe Finnish Flag Dogeyed The Tuffragettes Charli XCX Cloud Rat ** Rate and review our podcast! It helps us out a lot and we love hearing from new people! Send us your thoughts: http://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/aoezqgy

    Episode 14 - DECOLONISE FEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 57:45


    Decolonise Fest 2019 Special Episode! Cassie went along to Decolonise Fest in London on 29th and 30th and in this episode brings you interviews, music and thoughts from the festival! Decolonise Fest is a weekend punk festival for punx of colour, by punx of colour. 'In this episode I interview Marcus and Estella, members of the organising collective, Becki, singer and guitarist of Weedrat, Moe of Immigranti, drag and radical performance artist Whiskey Chow and a few festival goers about their experiences. Whether you have no idea about the festival, you've been considering going or if you were there, hear more about the weekend from those involved, those who played and those who went. I had the best time! Decolonise Fest is such a special place - thanks to everyone who took the time to speak to me! See you next year!' - CASSIE x DF links: website - https://decolonise.org.uk/ FB https://www.facebook.com/decolonisefest/ IG @decolonisefest Weedrat: FB https://www.facebook.com/weedrat/ bandcamp https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/ Immigranti: FB https://www.facebook.com/ImmigrantiBand/ bandcamp www.immigranti.bandcamp.com Cecilia: (Track featured: REFUGEES) FB https://www.facebook.com/ceciliacrossover/ Bandcamp www.ceciliacrossover.bandcamp.com IG @cecilia_crossover Whiskey Chow https://www.rca.ac.uk/students/whiskey-chow/

    Mini Ep. - MAGIC MIKE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 6:27


    Cassie discusses Magic Mike the stage show! (By popular demand) Track: Make Room! Make Room! by Natterers As always please rate and subscribe to our podcast!

    Episode 13 - Easy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 54:15


    Hello June! This month we discuss our sex lives (duh) and talk about our fave shows of the last month. Our track this month is Diamonds and Dirt from the new album by Lilith Ai https://lilithai.bandcamp.com/track/diamonds-in-dirt 21 Again (BB3) Easy (Netflix) Erica Lust's film - https://xconfessions.com lemontoes.com - anonymous sex and love confessions! BASE roof fundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-base039s-roof BYENARY - https://www.instagram.com/byenary.band Argument? - https://argument1.bandcamp.com/ Pissy - https://pissy.bandcamp.com/releases LIVID - https://lividmpls.bandcamp.com Bitch Hunt - https://soundcloud.com/bitchhunt UPCOMING SHOWS TO CHECK OUT: https://allevents.in/bristol/my-friend-jack-fundraiser/200017349738056 https://allevents.in/bristol/cinder-well-at-cafe-kino/200017227436126 https://www.exchangebristol.com/events/2019-06-24-ogikubo-station-exchange Please rate and review our podcast and make two ol' punk gals very happy.

    Episode 12 - MANCHESTER PUNK FESTIVAL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 30:21


    Today's episode we focus on our exploits at Manchester Punk Festival (19th - 21st April). We talk about our highlights and favourite bands of the weekend, plus a little rant about crowd surfing. #ReadTheRoom! Tracks featured: Make Room! Make Room! by Natterers https://natterers.bandcamp.com/ Enough by POISONOUS CUNT https://poisonouscunt.bandcamp.com/ We mention... SVALBARD / KERMES / MARTHA / NERVUS / WOAHNOWS / NERVUS / PRESS CLUB / PERKIE / WELL WISHER / CHEERBLEEDERZ / KING PRAWN / CALL ME MALCOLM / HENRY RABY / FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate and review, like and subscribe to get new episodes and news from yours truly. stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/chips-and-beans-podcast

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    Episode 11 - Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 11:05


    A special mini episode straight from bed! We briefly catch up on the shows we've been to this month, we also answer our inbox question on how to move on after a rough break up. Track: Skin Peals by WOAHNOWS https://woahnows.bandcamp.com/track/skin-peels-2 LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE

    Episode 10 - Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 52:25


    Episode 10! We're back behind the mic talking this month about Queer Prom, dating apps, and smear tests. On this episode we mention Deliveroo Riders Strike Action https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/deliveroo-riders-announce-out-strike-2428691 Nasty Women (404 Ink) *Bikini Kill - who, after recording this episode we looked further into the transphobic nature of the band. Please have a read of this article, and more on this. https://ruthpearce.net/2012/08/22/trans-grrrl-riot-part-1-was-riot-grrrl-transphobic/* Big Joanie https://bigjoanie.bandcamp.com/ https://poetryschool.com/ BYENARY http://instagram.com/byenary.band Queer Prom https://www.brighton-pride.org/queer-prom/ The Yoniverse Poetry Collective http://www.shaguftakiqbal.com/the-yoniverse-poetry-collective.html Cervical Screenings https://www.jostrust.org.uk/ https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2018/01/24/new-phe-screening-leaflet-for-trans-and-non-binary-people-has-improved-awareness/ Podcasts https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/utopia-world-problems https://soundcloud.com/justaninsightpodcast Music - Celestial Hearts by Secret Power https://secretpower.bandcamp.com Don't forget to send us your comments and suggestions for future topics via our anonymous box! http://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/aoezqgy Thanks for listening! Please rate and review!

    Episode 9 - Resolution, Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 67:17


    Welcome back listeners! It's 2019! On this episode, Cassie and Bridget discuss their resolutions for the year ahead, their top records and books from 2018 and their views of accessible venues in Bristol, Queer Prom and essential non fiction for the intersectional feminist. Opening track 'Make Room! Make Room!' by Natterers https://natterers.bandcamp.com/ #newyearnewvag #newyearnovag Follow us on instragram @Chipsandbeanspodcast

    Episode 8 - Crystal Healing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 42:28


    We're back with a full episode! Apologies for the inconsistency, life always gets in the way! On this episode we talk about: Black History Month - https://blackhistorygm.org/ Mykki Blanco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idpN3emg9e4 BAAST - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R3_Qt8ikPY Tealeaf - https://tealeaf.bandcamp.com/ Chakrub - http://www.chakrubs.com/ Tune: Labour Like I Do by Doe http://www.doetheband.co.uk Follow us on Instagram! @chipsandbeanspodcast Episodes also available on: Stitcher and iTunes https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/chips-and-beans-podcast PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND RATE! It really helps us!

    Ep. 7 FLUFF FEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 16:03


    Episode 7 of Chips and Beans is another mini episode! Cassie goes to Fluff Fest in the Czech Republic this summer and talks to a bunch of mates about their fave hardcore bands, and their experiences of the festival as a whole. Music from our pals Salt Bath - KILL PRO-LIFER (https://saltbath.bandcamp.com/releases) You can listen to all our episodes on iTunes and Stitcher as well as here on soundcloud. Thanks for supporting! Please like and subscribe to our channel!

    Episode 6 - Stay Hydrated!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 56:59


    We're back! This episode we talk Beyonce, PRIDE, Sex and of course a bit of punk! Mentions: Queering Anarchism (Book) https://www.akpress.org/queeringanarchism.html Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae https://youtu.be/uovntV3ZMDc Maria Riot https://www.instagram.com/riot.maria.x/ Erika Lust https://erikalust.com/ British Airways, Pride and Deportationhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/04/british-airways-pride-gay-rights-asylum-seekers Tunes: Predictable by Molar https://molartheband.bandcamp.com/music Deep Dreaming by DOGEYED https://dogeyed.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe if you like what we do! chipsandbeanspodcast.tumblr.com

    Ep. 5 - Hell Hath No Fury!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 18:38


    Episode 5 is a special mini episode featuring interviews from Hell Hath No Fury Fest, a Bristol feminist punk festival held in May! This episode includes: Efa Supertramp Emma (Natterers) Holly (Kiss Me, Killer/ Hell Hath No Fury Fest) Tunes: Jesters by Chuck Sj Hay https://chucksj.bandcamp.com/ What is a woman anyway? by Trigger Warning and the Safer Spaces https://triggerwarningandthesafespaces.bandcamp.com/releases If you like our podcast, please like and subscribe our pages on soundcloud, Stitcher and iTunes! https://chipsandbeanspodcast.tumblr.com/

    #4 - Question Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 82:45


    In this month's episode Cassie and Bridget answer questions from their anonymous question box -http://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/aoezqgy We also talk about solidarity, mental health, and Fishstock! Please note that we are not trained professionals, this podcast is our opinions and our personal experiences. Always speak to a health professional or a trusted person if you are struggling. Tracks played: Intro - Make Room! Make Room! - Natterers https://natterers.bandcamp.com/album/demo-16 Any Port in a Storm - Martyrials https://martyrials.bandcamp.com/ Whispers Among Us - Rolo Tomassi http://rolotomassiband.com/ Anna - CAMP COPE https://campcope.bandcamp.com/album/how-to-socialise-make-friends-2 Thanks so much for listening! Please get in touch via our facebook page if you'd like us to play a track or promote your band or arty thing! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/chips-and-beans-podcast/id1309030637?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/chips-and-beans-podcast

    Episode 3 SEX & HEROES - IWD2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 70:07


    Happy International Women's Day! On our third episode of Chips and Beans things turn to sex... a lot. We talk about sex toys, communication, 'prudes' and totally relevant to that we're also talking about our DIY punk heroes for #IWD2018 Tracks include Homes and Castles by Kelly Kemp https://kellykemp.bandcamp.com/ This Scene, This Scene by Fight Rosa Fight! https://fightrosafight.bandcamp.com/album/fight-rosa-fight-little-fists-split-ep Need to Feel Your Love by SHEER MAG https://sheermag.bandcamp.com/ We also mentioned Love Honey https://www.lovehoney.co.uk/ Shopping https://fat-cat.co.uk/artist/shopping Fight Rosa Fight's last shows: Cheltenham https://www.facebook.com/events/165944360704941/ Bristol https://www.facebook.com/events/1054178944721618/ Clothes, Music, Boys by Viv Albertine:https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/books/a-memoir-by-viv-albertine-punk-rocker.html Intro Make Room, Make Room! by Natterers We hope you have a great day today, remember to support all the women around you. p.s: Cassie is not a qualified sex therapist.

    #2 Activism, Recording, Radical Softness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 64:11


    In Ep 2 of Chips and Beans, Cassie and Bridget talk... Taking breaks from activism/radical softeness Touring and recording - Is it okay to take my trousers off in here? BOOKS AND GIGS WE LOVE Featuring music from Charmpit - Magot https://charmpit.bandcamp.com/ HYLE - Victimized https://hylepunx.bandcamp.com/ Worriers - Future Me https://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop We also mentioned: First Timers https://diyspaceforlondon.org/tag/first-timers/ Decolonise Fest http://decolonisefest.tumblr.com/ Eat Up! Collective Bristol https://www.facebook.com/Eatupcollective Bristol Noise Assembly https://www.facebook.com/Bristolnoiseassembly/ Agnes Torok - We Need to Talk http://burningeye.bigcartel.com/product/we-need-to-talk-by-agnes-torok See Agnes: https://www.facebook.com/events/1872536716153029/ Massive thanks to Natterers for the use of their track for our intro https://natterers.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to you all for listening and supporting! Please share and spread the word about our podcast!

    #1 - Power Structures And Hierarchies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 69:35


    Welcome to the first episode of Chips and Beans: A Punk Rock Podcast with Cassie and Bridget. TW: Mentions of sexual assault and rape. This episode we'll be talking about power structures and hierarchies in DIY punk scenes, from sexual assault, to individual power, to promoters and sound engineers. We also talk to Kiss Me, Killer about their debut EP. Tracks played this episode: Intro: Make Room! Make Room! by Natterers https://natterers.bandcamp.com/track/make-room-make-room Snakes in the Grass by Kiss Me, Killer (Not yet available online) I Don't Wanna Be (Punished) by Xylitol https://xylitolband.bandcamp.com/track/i-dont-wanna-be-punished When i see you by Petal https://petalpa.bandcamp.com/track/when-i-see-you Also mentioned in this episode: Shroukie - amazing Dancing Queer! https://www.facebook.com/DancingQueer/ Solidarity not Silence campaign https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/solidaritynotsilence/ Please like our facebook page for more information on upcoming episodes and lovely little extras! https://www.facebook.com/chipsandbeanspodcast/ #ChipsandBeansPodcast

    #0 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 4:47


    Welcome to Chips and Beans! This is our #0 episode introducing ourselves and what the podcast is about. Check back on 5th November for Episode 1! Song: Make Room! Make Room! by Natterers https://natterers.bandcamp.com/track/make-room-make-room

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