FuckinSick Podcast

In this episode we talk navajo politics with Little Cheiis. Little Cheiis Links website: https://www.littlecheiis.com/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LITTLECHEIIS

don't be scared. Thanks to Jaiden, Shandiin, and Loren for joining us. Theme: @PurpleCatInSlacks background fire sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYF2VzCN0os&t=817s

In this episode we speak to Kiowa Gordan. We open our conversation about family, work balance, and becoming an actor. We talk about native representation in dark winds and info about shooting Dark Winds (2022).

step 1, make sure you're protected from evil tingz. jk In this episode Majerle speaks to Shandiin and Jaiden about the grassroots forum organized by the Diné Saaniii for Justice. They give insight into the planning process, the goal, and logic of the forum. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the candidates. Some technical difficulties we chalk up to someone witchin' the audio, naye. Janene was unable to join due to a storm. 5:55 - Who are the organizers behind the forum? 8:45 - What was the motivation behind the forum? 14:40- How did they come up with the forum structure? What was the underlying logic? Thumbnail photo by : Kenji Kwano Edited by: Graphic_Design_Iz_Shi_Pazzion

Kodee and Majerle review the Navajo Technical University's Presidential forum, problematically. [P.S- regarding the price of coal, Navajo Nation was selling coal at $0.20 per ton when market prices ranged from $4.56- $32.15.] (1:20)- Greg Bigman Quotes & SWOT (1:58)- Do Candidates know the powers and authorities afforded to Presidents? (2:29)- Dineh Benally Response to Supporting Education (3:55)- Private Hospital on the Rez? (4:45)- Ethel Branch's land reform (6:20)- Highlights of the forum (8:25)- The Passive Aggressiveness of Justin Jones and Fluency (10:44)- Emily Ellison Aunti-Imperialism (12:13)- Navajo Grandma & 'Little Saudi Arabia' (17:02)- Dineh Benally's Passion (18:40)- Conservative Rhetoric (21:30)- Blood Quantum and Referendums (25:20)- Summing up other candidates (31:40)- Instagram Comments Opening/Closing Song by @PurpleCatInSlacks

we pull a fast one and discuss the Navajo presidential candidates.

we give brief updates, talk about diné marraige equality, and reflections.

we back from our unscripted hiatus.

2022 will be your year...but listen to this episode with Andrew, Arlyssa, and Alysia talk about some news worthy things for navajos in 2021. Controller scandals, bears with ears and bears of suns, with some commentary on hotcheeto shortage, and more.

In this episode we talk to Torey Dolan about the Texas SB 8, Planned Parenthood v. Casey(1992), Roe v. Wade(1973), and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to highlight to importance of abortion rights and healthcare. Thanks to Torey for talking to us. Opening/Closing Song: @PurpleCatsInSlacks (1:05)- Stickball Introduction (5:50)- Torey introduction (7:20)- Abortion Rights, Privacy Rights, and its consequences (9:20)- Texas SB 8 (11:20)- Torey talks about Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (14:05)- The importance to the legal concept of 'burdensome' especially with abortion bans. (16:50)- How states make it difficult to get an abortion and the labor to get an abortion (19:55)- Understanding the Conservative Judges' Rationale to overrule Roe v. Wade (23:45)- Originalist Interpretations of the Constitution (25:52)- Are Courts Neutral? No they are not. (28:40)- Some outcomes of an Abortion Ban in Native nations. (33:50)- The Abortion Debate Internally for Native nations (35:55)- Understanding the Liberal Pro-Abortion Judges Rationale(Stare Decisis) (41:30)- Historically, overrules increase civil rights (44:30)- How to talk to your Anti-Abortion Uncle this holiday (49:30)-The connection between Anti-Abortion and Anti-Indian Child Welfare Act Lobby(a look at religion role) (54:35)- Returning to that Anti-Abortion Uncle...with a sad Navajo adoption example

We talk to Dr. Jennifer Denetdale in this episode about...bordertowns. We all have been to one and we've all potentially have eaten Furrs...or pawned something there. Nonetheless, we talk about her article "No Explanations, No Resolutions, No Answers" (2016) to discuss bordertowns. For the article, DM us for a pdf. (1:08)- Dr. Jennifer Denetdale introduction (2:20)- What is Anti-Indianism? (8:00)-Kodee's commentary on the article and Anti-Indianism (9:45)- How are Natives in place/out of place in urban spaces? (13:30)- Kodee's experience in bordertowns, Never out of place and always in relation (16:05)- Dr. Denetdale's experience in Bordertowns and the act of 'Going to Town' (21:00)- Majerle's experience in bordertowns, pawnshops a main feature. (23:24)- Dr. Denetdale explains the historical exploitation/necessity of bordertowns (27:09)- How do bordertowns emerge? (30:02)- How does Gallup rebrand itself? (40:10)- How do bordertowns alter how Natives are viewed? (43:58)- Do you see hope emerge in bordertown social movements? (46:39)- Concluding remarks and stories about bordertowns Opening theme by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

We talk to Lance Tsosie (@modern_warrior) about his social media presence and goals. His tiktoks inspire Indigenous peoples and draws in backlash from offended people. We talk about the #HeyColonizer, white supremacy, and education. Thanks to Lance for joining us. (7:25): Lance explains what critiques he felt needed to be articulated (16:40): Pervasive stereotypes of Indigenous peoples (22:50): The creation and reactions to Hey Colonizer! (35:28): The function/goal of Hey Colonizer! (39:00): Educating our communities about patriarchy. (49:20): A discussion of land relations, gendered divisions of labor, and capitalism (56:55): The shift away from white fragility to white supremacy (62:00): Dealing with backlash (70:18): How to maintain a healthy living doing necessary work Theme song made by: PurpleCatsInSlacks

a halloween special where we open up with a talk about fascists in kodee's school, pooping at a halloween party, unjust U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and the shortage of toilet paper, bigfoot, yaaniis, and more Thanks to Jacinda and Kyon for joining us. (1:05)- Kodee opens up talking that the 'class fascist'. (7:00)- Kyon introduces himself (7:50)- Majerle tells a story about his shitty Halloween (13:37)- Kyon's story about the horror of unjust U.S. sanctions on Venezuela (16:47)- Kodee's story about a poopy halloween (18:39)- Jacinda Joins and Introduces herself (19:25)- Cousins are the biggest haters/supporters discussion (24:08)- Four Loko Talk...and Cháá-aween talk(skinwalkers,outhouses, and more poop talk) (28:39)- Jacinda's Story about Bigfoot in Tsaile (34:48)-Finding Bigfoot TV series (36:55)- Kyon's story about Bigfoot (41:00)- Kodee's bigfoot story (44:05)- Jacinda's story (55:00)- Fort Wingate Stories Opening/Closing Song by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

This episode we talk to Corey and Jacob(members of Merciless Indian Savages) to talk about SohCahTao Racism, Jonathan Nez is fighter(?), Opening/Closing Theme by @PurpleCatsInSlacks (10:24): Introductions (13:00): SohCahToa Racism (17:26): Has anyone had a cringey teacher? (25:03): J.Nez; a lover or fighter, a peace or war nataani, rezzy or rezzed out? (31:00): What would Kodee's lawyer advertisement look/sound like? (36:30): Majerle thinks one of the duo, James or Ernie, is dead....but is corrected. (37:49): Is that Nez in the Moshpit? (40:13): PreShow jitters, rituals, rubbing one out. (45:40): The art of caring for long native hair as a metal head. (49:26): Metal banter between sets. (52:32): Crowd surfing (59:03): Scary stories

We talk to delegate slater about land back in the Navajo context, budgets, conspiracy theories on cynical views on government, bears ears, and end with stories. thank you carl slater for joining us. opening song by @purplecatsinslacks (4:23)- Introductory Motion by Carl Slater (11:36)- 'what is land back in Navajo context'? (15:25)- 'What do we mean by land back in Navajo context'?, Slater's comments (18:50)- Navajo Land purchases (23:40)- Colorado Land Purchase, Wolf Ranch (27:00)- Kodee's comments (30:30)- The importance of land (31:07)- Navajo Nation budget (41:23)- Social Media, Politics, and Conspiracies (50:00)- Tips on Political mobilization and leadership, connecting to local community and needs. (53:44)- We touch upon Raytheon and development quagmires. (55:10)- Shash Jaa(Bears Ears) and Nez's visit to Biden (65:00)- Scary Stories in the Capitol and Gubberment

The final part of our discussion where we discuss Dr. Jenifer Denetdale's article, "Chairmen, Presidents, and Princesses: the Navajo Nation, Gender, and the Politics of Tradition". We include our commentary and pivot to the people's experience in a pageant. If you want to read the article, dm us on instagram. (2:22) - Summarization of article by Shandiin. (3:30) - Article commentary (24:04) - Kodee's story about being Mutton King (30:19) -Alysia's story about pageant (38:52) - Shandiin's story about miss navajo 2021 (51:01)- Advice to people who want to participant in a pageant.

On a sunday, we recorded a podcast episode about the footprints in White Sands, Scientific racism, flat ass theory, & Pageants. We are joined by Shandiin and Alysia. (1:17) - Introductions (6:06) - Footprints in White Sand Park (16:12) - Archeologist Foot Fetish?? (22:19) - Flat Ass Theory (25:26) - Butt Rock (with traditional story) Theme song by @PurpleCatsInSlacks

You probably like Rutherford Falls & Reservation Dogs so you will recognize Bobby Wilson. We talk to him about the 1941s, writing, origin stories, and some of our listener's questions.

We talk Texas as we discuss abortion, voter restrictions, gerrymandering, ICWA, and Texas ranger. We also answer the questions of 'what are the origins of fucking sick' & 'when was the first time you saw dogs stuck together'?

Crystal Littleben joins us in this episode after we talk about rez dawgs, rappers, death cult of capitalism, and patriarchy in our communities. Crystal Littleben's business: https://www.instagram.com/leadingwithfire/ Navajo Cultural Arts Program: http://www.navajoculturalartsprogram.org/

Welcome to episode one. We introduce the structure, ourselves, and some topics. We talk about Bearsun(the social manifestations of celebration & critiques), walking on the Rez, and end on a brief discussion about farting during a ceremony.