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This week Odd and Rags have the pleasure of interviwing, Double H, better known as Erica Vanstone to the world, and the Executive Director of WFTDA. Erica and the hosts talk about plans for Roller Derby durring the pandemic and the joy that it brings to players and fans alike. They also discuss what it would take to get Roller Derby in teh Olympics and the future of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Rouse, Youtube creator of Queer Girl Straight Skates, comes on Frau Pow to discuss her Youtube channel, bringing skating to people of all races, sizes, needs, and skatestyles, and learning from the skaters who have come before you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a little switch on DGMS, where Rags and Odd are talking about Glimmers : the opposite of triggers. They discuss the importance of finding the moments that bring joy and comfort, and how to use them in building your self care routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the guest is the incredible Ebony, who discusses her experience as a black woman and her work as a nurse, explaining the presence of racism in the healthcare system along with the rest of society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odd and Rags discuss how important it is for corporate policies and practices to consider transparency. They examine how destructive it is to encourage hiding salaries and not fully explaining promotions, especially to women and BIPOCs working those spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is the incredible Sam! They identify as a non-binary lesbian, which Rags and Odd discuss their gender identity and recognizing gender euphoria. Sam also discusses life with disability from relationships, to acess, to getting an education. Check out this episode for some really great stories from Sam and insight on life in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of DGMS is about self-diagnosis. After a visit to Reddit, Odd is interested in whether or not self-diagnosis is helpful. Odd and Rags dicsuss the merits of self-diagnosis in an unequal helath care system, and some fo the dangers of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Odd and Rags get to interivew Olive, founder of Queer Skate Alliance. Queer Skate Alliance focuses on empowering queer folks of all backgrounds who currently establish and evolve the experience of being a queer-identified skater. They talk about representation in Roller Derby and ways to further in diveristy in sports and organizations seeking change in their policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Odd and Rags follow up last week's DGMS about Black Lives Matter with a discussion about anti racism and keeping up the fight while it continues on against what feels like very slow change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's interview features Demanda, who's studying psychology and is a real life therapist working to help people manage their mental health during quaratine and the current protests. Demanda helps to explain helpful ways to address the feelings of right now, depsite how much Rags HATES talking about their feelings.

In light of everything going on, of course Odd and Rags are talking about, acknowlegding, and putting work towards Black Lives Matter and the response to the murder of George Floyd. They discuss the mental health aspect of being an ally and the bets ways to offer support. PLus they rant abou racists, because we all need to do that right now.

Odd and Rags interview Rachel Rotten! Derby skater, stunt skater, taxidermy collector, Rachel Rotten is an all around amazing human, who importantly is working to support companies and businesses that normally don't get a large piece of the pie. She talk about working within a system that not meant to help anyone but white cis het men, and what we can try to do to change that. She also talks about living with Crohn's and being a bad ass derby player.

This week's Don't Get Me Started is about triggers. Espeically in a time where we're all managing our mental health and trying to not to internalize what is out of our control, learning to recognize and identify our own triggers is really important. Odd and Rags talk about how they've leanred to manage triggers, adapt, and even track their changes in reactions to them over time.

Trigger Warning: This interview does mention suicidal ideation and sexual abuse. Please take care with yourself. If you skip this one we love you anyway. This week Odd and Rags are interviewing vigilante librarian, Revicki! Revicki talks about her experience with trauma and a new diagnosis of ADHD. It's a genuine, funny, and heart felt interview all from quarantine. Revicki even has some advice about self-isolation. Reach out with your own tips on managing time during quarantine at fraupowpodcast@gmail.com

We're back! Still in quarantine but making episodes for you, dear Frau Pow fans. This week's DGMS is a surprise for Rags, a dive into horoscopes. Are they real? What's Rags birthchart? Are they a virgo or a leo? Enjoy!

They're back! It's a shelter at home episode for Frau Pow, and hosts, Odd and Rags, are broadcasting from their apartments to give you the latest rant about the quarantine and how they're doing.

Odd interviews Rags this week about living with chronic pain and her methods in coping.

This week for Don't Get Me Started, Odd and Rags are talkign about the thing everyone is talking about and the thing that everyone wants to stop talking about. That's right. The Coronavirus.

The amazing guest this week is Bambi! A Roller Derby player and officiant who comes on to discuss her disability and living life with it, including playing Derby.

This week Rags and Odd get a little personal as they discuss no longer being on the same team together and learning to do something new without a support system.

The guest this week is Arielle, founder of Sis Got Tea in Louisville, Kentucky. Odd and Rags talk to Arielle about her idea to provide a safe sober space to the LGBTQA+ community in Louisville.

This week on Frau Pow, Odd and Rags are getting started on Prude Shaming, the opposite of slut shaming. Mainly, just let people do whatever they want with their bodies!

This week's guest is Ace, an old friend of Rags, to talk about getting top surgery, the experience of taking T (testosterone), and working in the cannabis industry.

This week Rags and Odd get all started about toxic positivity!

This week Frau Pow hosts, Odd and Rags, talk Neo Pronouns! They bust the myth about “grammatical correctness” and discuss pronouns in other languages.

The special guest for this week on Frau Pow just happens to e a snack! And a really great partner. Odd’s husband, Tyler comes on to discuss being a supportive and patient partner to Odd through mental health, communication styles shifting, and just general life.

Kate and Jess from Seltzer Squad Podcast join Odd in the studio to discuss their path to sobriety, and making a podcast all about it. Rags wasn't able to make it, so while we miss her, it's still a fun filled and informative ep about challenging societal norms and making sure you're healthy. Follow Frau Pow on Facebook and Instagram

This week's DGMS is inspired by the last batch of amazing guests, Caity Brodnick, and Kate and Jess from Seltzer Squad podcast. Odd and Rags talk about how prevalent alcohol can seem in society and in the city. They discuss the stigmas surrounding getting sober and trying to be social but not drink. Follow Frau Pow on Facebook and Instagram

This week Rags and Odd interview the incredible Caitlin Brodnick! She is a breast cancer awareness advocate, comedian, author, podcast host, and Mom!! Caitlin talks about her story, which because a documentary and a book, about testing positive for BRCA and deciding to get a preventative double mastectomy. Follow Frau Pow on Facebook and Instagram Check out Caity's podcast ScamWow and her book here! Also follow Caitlin Brodnick on Instagram and Twitter.

This week Rag s and Odd get started on how independent artist are often shoved aside by big box stores and retail that takes away the need to find good original art and support the people who make it. Follow Frau Pow on Facebook and Instagram

Frau Pow this week is breaking down stigmas and assumptions around eating disorders and the treatment. Trigger warning : there is discussion about eating disorders, food, anorexia, and other subjects that might be triggering. Please listen with care for yourself and your needs. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

This week, Odd and Rags talk with Rapture, fellow Roller Derby pal about things rotting in weird places and the fate of the avocado. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

Dani is back! As a returning guest, Dani talks to Odd and Rags about her new book, Finding Identity When Chronic Pain Fades. Dani talks about her journey with an injury that lasted years, causing chronic pain and changing her life. When it was finally treated correctly and cured, Dani found herself working through what life would be like without the known company of the chronic pain. Check out Dani's book on Amazon! Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

This week's don't get me started is about the dreaded internet communication EMAILS! And just how people communicate in general over the internet. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

This week's guest is the incredible Lady Trample! Odd and Rags ask Lady Trample about her experience with roller derby in New Zealand, Australia, and the US. Then they discuss the start of CIB and a bit about park skating. The interview ends with a great perspective on using language and correcting yourself when needed. NBD just listen to people! Follow Frau Pow @fraupowpodcast and Facebook. Email them at fraupowpodcast@gmail.com

This week's DGMS hits close to home for Derby players and for Odd and Rags, as they discuss transphobia in sports and when people should keep their opinions to themselves. Follow Frau Pow @fraupowpodcast and on Facebook. Email them at fraupowpodcast@gmail.com

The guest for this week's interview is the incredible Jumpy Mcgee! Mom, Roller Derby player, organizer, activist, social worker, Jump literally does everything. Jumpy is also the co-founder of Team Indigenous Rising, a Roller Derby team made up of indigenous skaters. Odd and Rags ask Jumpy about her process in putting the team together and her experience with Roller Derby. Champs game link: https://wftda.com/team-indigenous-vs-jewish-roller-derby-at-2019-wftda-championships/  Team Nation merch link: https://strongathletic.com/strong-athletic-line/we-are-nation-shirts/ Team Indigenous Facebook page :https://www.facebook.com/teamindigenousrollerderby/ Jewish roller derby Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jewishrollerderby/ Also write us! We'd love to hear you stories. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

This week Rags and Odd talk about the word "woke", where it came from, what it was meant for, and how it feels to use it now. They discuss the nuances and needs for activism, and where some people might get it wrong. Also write us! We'd love to hear you stories. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

This episode Odd and Rags talk to friend and all around joy, RJ, about his path to recovery from addiction. RJ tells his own experience with addiction and how it affected his life and the people around him, and brings a really lovely outlook and sense of joy to his story of finding help and learning to love his life. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we wanted to provide some resources that could maybe help here https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline SAMHSA's National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/addictions.htm Also write us! We'd love to hear you stories. Follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

It's a Don't Get Me Started about starers, oogglers, and CREEPS! Odd and Rags both share stories of having men be aggressive or creepy while they're at the gym trying to stay strong. Send us your stories and thoughts about gym creeps at fraupowpodcast@gmail.com and follow Frau Pow on Instagram and Facebook @fraupowpodcast

It's the final episode of the Immigration series! Thank you for listening. We were so proud to be able to put this series out there. Odd and Rags talk to Winna, from Liberia, who's background and experience with coming to America shed light that not all immigrants are treated the same, that the US is still a place for opportunity, and that you can love your new home through the flaws of it.  Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

In one fo the final installments of the Immigration Series, Odd and Rags speak with Fransisco from El Salvador. Unlike some of the other interviews, Fransisco came to the US later in life, which created different obstacles for his story. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

For this episode, Odd and Rags interview Jerlyn, born in Dominica, who travelled to the US Virgin Islands and eventually New York. Jerlyn shares how it is to adjust to a different culture while still understanding an identity in between the two. She describes how sometimes the immigrant experience, especially as a black person is unique in the US when faced with prejudices and judgements that aren't present in other cultures. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

In this episode if the month long immigration series, Odd and Rags speak with Mike from Ghana. He tells the story of his family's move to the US, his experience with school in the states, and the test to become a naturalized citizen. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

For this episode in the Immigration Series, Odd and Rags speak with Toto, from Bulgaria. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

In the first interview from the Immigration Series, Odd and Rags talk with Luiz, from Costa Rica. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

To kick off the immigration series, a series of interviews that focuses on the experience of immigration in the US and the realities of its process, the very first interview is with Madiba Dennie, a lawyer and podcast host for Barred and Boujee. Odd, Rags, and Madiba discuss the immigration system in the US, including the visa process, how it's enforced, what are the quotas, and what is the legislation. Through personal stories, know-how, and actual professional qualifications the three try to break through bits of misinformation and contradictions in the immigration system. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

With the wall and the bans, everyone is talking about immigration as a "problem" without understanding what immigration in the US actually looks like. For the next 4 weeks, Frau is releasing a special series, starting with this episode about immigration in the US. For the last few months, Odd and Rags have been interviewing immigrants from all over the country, who came to the US from all over the world, about their experience with the US Immigration system and their stories of becoming a part of America. The next month will feature conversations with people with incredibly different stories, even though they all ended up doing the same thing. Coming to the US to make a home, work, and become American in one way or another. In this "Preface" episode, Odd and Rag explain why they started this series and all the listeners should take away from it. It's a completely different look at normal immigrants and how they've experienced the US, instead of focusing on economic implications, or opinions on politicians, this series is meant to relate this huge issue to the people in the middle of it. Follow the continuation of this series every week with Frau Pow, and reach out with love notes @fraupowpodcast on Instagram and Facebook. And email Frau Pow at fraupowpodacast@gmail.com

Zoe Bean is the official Roller Derby Tattooer extraordinaire! An incredible artist and badass woman, Zoe Bean is an experienced tattooer with a special studio in Brooklyn, the New Moon Studio. Founded along with Drew Linden, New Moon provides a space for LGBTQA+ friendly tattoo clients to get work done without the fear of judgement or discomfort. Zoe talks about the philosophy of her tattoo space, being a mom in the suburbs, and ignoring people who try to explain how to run a business. Check out New Moon here! Follow @fraupowpodcast on Facebook and Instagram

The Don't Get Me Started for this week has a special guest, Zoe Bean! As a woman business owner and heavily tattooed person, Zoe shares how often she gets manplained how to do things that she's essentially an expert at. Rags shares her own experiences with being mansplained when she could truly kick a person's ass, and Odd gets started over when they get mansplained at work in a way that is so annoying! Follow Zoe Bean @zoebeantattoo Follow @fraupowpodcast on Facebook and Instagram

This week, Odd and Rags talk to Black Eyed Betty, a long time Roller Derby player. Betty has Sensory Processing Disorder, a condition symptomatic of desiring or adverting from sensory experiences. Betty also recently went through treatment for an eating disorder. By being honest and thoughtful, Betty helps break down the stigmas surrounding people with sensory processing issues and eating disorders. It's a delightful interview about heavy subjects, that might make you feel better your own relationship with textures, sounds, and feelings. Helpful links from Black Eyed Betty! https://www.etsy.com/shop/AutisticRabbithttps://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/adult-SPD-checklist.html Follow Frau pow @fraupowpodcast and email them at fraupowpodcast@gmail.com