I Don't Care If You Listen Podcast

Leonica Riley Erwin for Kentwood City Commissioner At-Large

Happy 2021! What's left to say? A second impeachment and our first Black/Indian/Woman Vice President is ready to do her thing in the White House. Shalini and Leonica check in to discuss the events of 1/6 at the capitol. Where are we on our hope meter? Where are you? Chat with us, email idciylpodcast@gmail.com or leave a voice message on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IDCIYLPodcast/ Much love and light to you all. Thanks for listening if you do. Thanks to #DJDal for the great bhangra hiphop mix too. Enjoy!

It's been awhile since we recorded, but with our ballots in hand we thought it was a great time to catch up. Leonica For the People has some exciting news to share and Shalini & Chris are ready to vote. Please make plan to vote!!! Vote Blue! #Dababy #Rockstar #BidenHarris2020 #KamalaDevi #Devi #Lakshmi Thanks #Chaitan2020 for your intro :) #RaiseYourVibration

After finally catching up on Friday, August 21 Shalini and Leonica talk about Leonica's run for School Board - www.leonicaforthepeople.com and life in general. After our quick catch up the Jacob Blake shooting happened and not long after that, protesters were shot by a man who got the royal treatment, imho, from authorities. Maddening. I wanted to publish this August 2020 audio journal quickly because the trauma train is moving fast. Thank you for listening, subscribing, sharing, and 5 stars! #justiceforbreonna #justiceforjake #justiceforall

Thanks to my friend Johanna Bogater for taking the time to chat with me about her work on the political scene, forming a PAC and life. We’ve known each other a long time and I’ve been excited watching her journey. I continue having conversations with friends who’ll talk about how we can make the world better. It’s an audio journal. Sometimes we vent and sometimes we strategize. After this recording I was reminded that we need to get the right people in to those rooms “where it happens”. Find out how you can get involved. 
Little by little we'll chip away and good will overcome evil. I have to believe. Here are a few links: https://www.wethepeoplemi.org https://orgfl.org Thanks for a female rendition of the #hamiltonmusical hit, The Room Where it Happens cover by: Justine M.

I Don't Care If You Listen, but if you do, this week you'll hear my friend Abby and I journal our experience in the time of Covid and a Great Awakening as fellow Americans, with different perspectives, trying to make it work. Let's start asking each other questions about race. What can we do to affect change in our own worlds. I love hip hop, she loves country, but we can come together on quite a few things including respect for HUMANITY! Check out new music from The Chicks for a little inspiration. Email IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com with feedback or if you have something you'd like to share. I'm always looking for great conversations! Thanks or 5 star ratings and sharing with friends.

Hi! Shalini here. Thanks for humoring me and spending some time listening to my friends and I get stuff off our chests. I hope you'll all appreciate that Leonica, Chuntay and I are friends from ages ago who have a unique bond that keeps bringing us back to each other as we navigate this time in history. Welcome to our audio journal where we keep it 100% real with what's happening. Of course staying positive is what we all strive to do, but this is our safe space to share and unload. Please forgive EXPLICIT language and take some time to listen to my sisters explain some things from their point of you. I'm excited to share other points of view too so anytime you want to unload, get things off your chest, or just comment on things, reach out. I look forward to hearing from you. Facebook, IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com or comment here! Thanks for subscribing and for a 5 star rating. This episode was recorded on Friday, June 26th. App. one month after protests began. We experienced some audio issues, I hope you can listen past. Let's keep the conversations happening friends!!! Agree, challenge, engage, debate, let's talk. Truly, Shalini

Who is Chris? Shalini's husband celebrates HIS birthday weekend with sugar cookies and morning chit chat on the I Don't Care If You Listen Podcast. Shalini continues the conversation she had with Leonica and Chuntay with Chris. This audio journal is our way of documenting the experience of a government gone wild and self isolation. Happy 40th Birthday Chris. Chaitan and I love you very much. Thanks for being my muse today and Forever and Ever Amen :)

Shalini, Leonica and Chuntay check in on the week's events. What does the world look like from our different vantage points. Chris is celebrating his 40th (for fun it's been deemed his 'fartieth' birthday by our little guy as an excuse to use whoopee cushions!)birthday and Shalini has a few questions for her hubs about being a white man in America right now. This is a two part conversation to be continued on the next episode. Happy Saturday friends. Feel free to send voice messages via Facebook in order to get your opinions included in the podcast. Thanks for listening and sharing and subscribing and five star ratings and most of all for spreading love. :) Yours truly, Shalini

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE - It's just that type of podcast folks. You must go vote, k? Deal? Cool. Shalini links back up with Leonica and their old college friend, Chuntay. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Florida, what's it like right now. A snapshot in time. Thank you for listening. We want to have conversations with people from every walk of life. Please feel free to reach out to us by email, or send us a voice recording on our Facebook page. We appreciate you giving us 5 stars where possible and subscribing too!!! idciylpodcast@gmail.com

Thank you medical professionals. You are appreciated. Much appreciation especially to the brave doc who calls in on this episode. You are a rockstar. Shalini's pandemic audio journal continues. Do you have thoughts and emotions you'd like to share? Please send a voice message through the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/IDCIYLPodcast Thank you friends young and young at heart for sharing your thoughts and being ready to take on the world. What a wild one it is!? #Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Thank you medical professionals. You are appreciated. Much appreciation especially to the brave doc who calls in on this episode. You are a rockstar. Shalini's pandemic audio journal continues. Do you have thoughts and emotions you'd like to share? Please send a voice message through the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/IDCIYLPodcast Thank you friends young and young at heart for sharing your thoughts and being ready to take on the world. What a wild one it is!? #Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

As we continue to live through this unparalleled time, what's on your mind? From California, to Chicago, Florida to Michigan, the most amazing friends of mine understood my desire to play radio and they obliged. Thanks y'all! Your turn! Whether it's fear of getting sick or joining the Sourdough Sisterhood, send a vm through our I Don't Care If you Listen Facebook Page or any other way and you'll be on the next episode. Some days are harder than others right now. Cheers to silver linings and getting it off your chest!

We continue to voice journal during our first pandemic quarantine. Don't worry, there's lots of positivity and just a little Bitchin' and Moanin'. How are you doing? Call and leave us a Facebook voice message or send a video or whatever. Names can be concealed, voices can be changed, but if there's something getting to you, please use this space to release!!! I had fun with this one. Thanks for listening. Credit to: Ed Burleson - Bitch and Moan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANwqRP38YT0 Shama Mrema (feat. PD) Homeschool Anthem REM It's The End of The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY

If you're reading this, thanks! I'm sending another little piece of audio production into the universe. As we make our way through this quarantine there's a lot of pressure to stay positive. Yes. We should. Especially for the kiddos. They're watching how we handle the pressure right. But holy ish. Keeping it together can be rough. I found an article published on my birthday that let me know I'm not crazy to want to explore this space. Please share your thoughts. What do you want to Bitch and Moan about? Send us a voice message through Facebook and we'll include you in our next episode. Credit to Ed Burleson for his fantastic song - Bitch and Moan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7MtX2fbTBU New York Times Article about Complaining https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/smarter-living/how-to-complain-.html

The second part of Shalini's interview with Robyn Donaldson regarding election 2020. Recorded September 26, 2019.

Recorded between September 26th and October 4th. Welcome back and thanks for checking back in. Leonica and Shalini took a 4 month break as Leonica addresses some changing family needs and Shalini spent extra time with her kiddo and business. With impeachment brewing and so much happening, Shalini takes some time to chat with old friend, lawyer, and yoga instructor Robyn Donaldson host of On The Spiritual Path. Why is it in our interests to choose a dem candidate quickly and get going? Who is the best option if we want to shift the trajectory of the path we're on now? We love to chat and we enjoy these discussions. Hopefully you do too! If not, you know, we don't care! :) idciylpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for rating and subscribing!

Recorded May 1, 2019 Shalini and Leonica catch up on life and what's driving them crazy. Shalini can't quit Bill Maher despite his war on Woke Folks. Venezuela, Russia, and stopping the madness. What role does religion play in all of this? Happy Mother's Day to all and thanks for listening to our monthly therapy session.

Episode 30 brings us back together to chat about some scary and sad times in our lives. Shalini had some very scary moments with her son and Leonica's family is dealing with the loss of their matriarch. RIP Deon's Grandma! LOTSA LOVE!!! What's been happening in the world in the meantime? Some 'girl power' moves with female mayoral candidates on the rise and more positive signs of moving in the right direction. The ladies discuss infrastructure breakdown and what happened with Trump came to Leonica's hometown. Thank you for subscribing and for a 5 star rating!

Finally! After a 6 week hiatus, Shalini and Leonica reconnect to check in with each other and review some of the latest craziness of 2019. Recorded on 3/18/19 - what was New Zealand's response to a terror attack? Who thinks 45 is crazy and who doesn't? Leonica asks Shalini some questions about Leaving Neverland in light of Shalini's boycott of R. Kelly and a whole lot more! We're looking for new guests on the show so please join us!! IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Thanks for listening, but we don't care if you do! :)

***Music with Explicit Language!*** Shalini and Leonica catch up the same day 45 declares a state of emergency for his wall. Collin Kaepernick is back and AOC is making noise and we like it! Update: Shalini's assumptions about her husband's road trip were WRONG, thankfully :) Music featured -LBC Beware of My Crew, Notorious RBG -lyrics by Mia Weinberger Music and production by Jeff Daye and Lloyd Kikoler Music mixed by Lloyd Kikoler Produced by BFD Productions. Bob Marley - Everything is Gonna Be Alright.

Recorded on February 7th 2019, Shalini and Leonica chat about superstar and Great 'White Pantsuit' Hope - Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Also, Leonica was invited to chat on TMZ about AOC and Cardi B. you'll hear that in this episode. What's up with all the blackface buzz and tax filing blues? Is 45 causing nationwide depression and Leonica's BP to soar? Answers to these questions and some fun convos take place. Thanks for listening and joining our journey!

It's been a rough few weeks. Thanks to anyone who's stuck with us. In this episode, recorded Saturday February 2nd, we have some girl talk about life and the pressures we place on ourselves. How do world events affect us. How did Leonica handle the polar vortex of 2019? Answers to these and much more. Thanks for subscribing.

WE DID IT! We almost let an entire week go by without getting our weekly podcast up. Despite the simplicity of this episode, it was quite an accomplishment to make it happen. Because... well... life. 45's shadiness is just as shady as ever and making Shalini and Leonica uneasy. What's happening with the Mueller report, Venezuela, power poses and selfies? Take a listen as we catch up with each other on some current events and coping. Thanks for listening, but we don't care if you do! We mentioned this TedTalk - check it out! https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-Lkry-SF01&hsimp=yhs-SF01&hspart=Lkry&p=your+body+language+may+shape+who+you+are+ted#id=1&vid=4be25ee3e43bd00a2d0a1a8bc1e6b796&action=click

This episode is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recorded on 1/17/19. As Shalini and Leonica, once again, find themselves trying to identify what is and what isn't reality, they delve into the shutdown, Leah Remini and Scientology, and what it will take to make the world better. You'll mostly hear two friends unpacking feelings of unease and confusion. If you can relate and want to share your feelings, please do. IDCIYLPodcast@Gmail.com. Thanks for subscribing and for the 5 star rating.

Explicit language!!! This episode was recorded on Thursday 1/10/19. Shalini and Leonica offer their different takes on the Lifetime special - Surviving R. Kelly. They also have some Girl Talk @(!& regarding #Januhairy. Find out what Snoop Dogg has to say about the shutdown and a whole lot more! Thanks for the 5 star rating and for subscribing.

Happy New Year! This episode was recorded on January 3rd 2019. Shalini and Leonica do what best friends do and hash through a problem and walk away with inspiration. You go girl - celebrating Nancy Pelosi. Looking for Michelle Obama to take the lead. What's the Bird Box buzz? What are the local effects of the shutdown? Enjoy a few tributes to the Detroit Pistons, Master P, and even the Grinch. As always we appreciate you listening, giving us a 5 star rating and subscribing!

Recorded on Thursday December 27, 2018, Leonica shares her latest published article in Women's Lifestyle January 2019 issue - https://issuu.com/womenslifestylegr/docs/wlm_0119/32. Shalini and Leonica go over some of the fallout from 45's government shutdown, Kevin Spacey news, "in the name of God" events, and Bell Hooks on Cardi B (WHAT?!). To get in on the conversation or to share your thoughts email: IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Shalini and Leonica had hectic weeks and were finally able to record on Friday, December 21st. The sheer chaos of the Trump presidency keeps us on our toes when it comes to topics we cover. We dig in to the Holiday Spirit of the GoFundMe fence, the Mattis resignation, being in the presence of greatness, seizing the moment, and what we believe when it comes to journalism. Happy birthday to my one and only lil man, Chaitan, love you dude. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and give us 5 stars. IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

Is it politics? Or is it life? Recorded on 12/12/18 Shalini and Leonica review the latest top stories that seem political on the surface, but as discussed in this episode, American politics and American life have come to an interesting cross section. On the table in episode 19 - Cohen, Khashoggi, road rage and Pelosi. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe and give us a 5 star rating.

Recorded on 12/6/18 - Shalini and Leonica connect while Leonica is in Washington DC with her husband Deon who had an unfortunate experience to open up the podcast. We discuss some new revelations about Jamal Khashoggi's murder, the Bush funeral and 45's interactions there, and much more. The episode was a little late thanks to Shalini's scheduling of her son's Angry Birds Star Wars birthday party. Thanks for listening if you do. Please rate, subscribe, and share. Contact us anytime- IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

***Explicit Language*** This episode was recorded on 11/29/18 and 11/30/18. Shalini & Leonica discuss some of the latest details on Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation into 45. Shalini's husband Chris makes a surprise/accidental appearance on the podcast. Enjoy new music from The Black Eyed Peas, get a little political, scratch your head with the new segment "What the actual @)@*!?" and a whole lot more. Thank you for your 5 star ratings and for subscribing. Get at us - IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

This EXTRA stuffed Turkey edition of the I Don't Care If You Listen podcast was recorded November 21, 2018. Shalini and Leonica had the pleasure of sharing Thanksgiving Eve with dear friend Adriana at her home in Michigan. Thanks to the Ranta family for allowing us to record and enjoy your company. Since they finally had a chance to record face to face, Shalini and Leonica decided to give you an extra "STUFFED" podcast this week. With Adriana's help, topics covered in this episode are: 45. Why 45? How 45? Gun Violence and Hunting; Girls, Girl Power, Why Women Should Lead, White Women, Bike Rides, Oil, The Saudis and Khashoggi and a whole lot more. We're thankful for you! Get in touch, IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com, www.idontcareifyoulisten.com

***Explicit Language Warning!!!*** This episode was recorded on Thursday November 15th and features new music from Ice Cube. A brief update on the very scary caravan, Michelle Obama's new book, Becoming, and the buzz about Jill Scott's saucy performance. Thanks to Leonica's very noisy neighbors *#@&@(@!*!!!! - this episode is our shortest yet! Thank you for listening if you do. Please rate and subscribe. Email us IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

This episode was recorded on 11/8/18. Post midterm - what's happening in GA and Florida and what do Shalini and Leonica consider wins? They celebrate on behalf of their 20 year old selves. Sending power and strength to the Notorious RBG - (featured in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlrNyx_sLWw). We also discuss 45's banning of Jim Acosta from the White House(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rXqqLPbo4). In the search for inspirational music, Shalini came across this gem from Janell Monae and Wondaland Records - HELL YOU TALMBOUT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fumaCsQ9wKw.

Explicit language warning! GO VOTE!!! This episode was recorded on Thursday November 1st. Shalini and Leonica catch up on another chaotic week with the tragic synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh as well as the continued voter suppression issues facing the gubernatorial race in GA. Be sure to listen to our remake of Lynzy Lab's Scary Time. Thanks for listening if you do. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe.

***Explicit Language Alert!*** (It's just been one of those weeks) This episode is dedicated to those who lost their lives at the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. Most of the podcast was recorded on 10/24/18 with amended content added on 10/28/18. From start to finish, Shalini and Leonica vent their exhaustion (while trying to stick to a program plan)about current affairs and what it means through their lenses. Leonica shares her family history and how it manifests itself currently. S & L talk more about the slain Washington Post journalist and why being "woke" should not be shamed. Shalini has a painful revelation about some of her faves, Bill Maher and Aziz Ansari. Interested in jumping into the convo? Email: IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

Please rate and subscribe!!! Recorded on 10/17/18, Shalini & Leonica discuss problems with the Georgia gubernatorial race and the strange disappearance and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The ladies analyze their different coping styles and add something to their bucket lists. Cheers to Real Time with Bill Maher and congrats on your anniversary. Also, much love to podcasting pals, Call Your Girlfriend. Email us at IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Shalini and Leonica chat with our friend, Kim Phillips - Sr. Center Manager, about ageism. Are millennials getting a bad rep for no reason? Should seniors have sex ed classes? How will we enter our lives' second acts? Shalini and Leonica catch up about the Kava NOT confirmation and the rage associated. Thank you for listening, but they don't care if you do! This episode was recorded on Wednesday 10/10/18.

In this episode Shalini shares some marital 'stuff' resulting from 45's mass text and Leonica offers her voice of reason to help. How do you feel about the prez texting you or the Supreme Court nom? Email IDCIYL@gmail.com. Episode 9 was recorded on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Therefore, Shalini and Leonica were not able to discuss a decision re: Brett Kavanaugh. This episode features music from Will Hoge (Thoughts & Prayers) and Black Violin (Virtuoso). We don't care if you listen, but thank you in advance for 5 star reviews, subscribing, following us on facebook and instagram, and visiting www.idontcareifyoulisten.com.

Episode 8 was recorded over two days (September 26th and 27th 2018) as Shalini & Leonica attempt to unpack and address the Dr. Christine Blasey Ford/Brett Kavanaugh hearings. Once again, the ability to podcast and discuss the madness are a reminder to stay grounded. We see what's happening and want to chat, but we Don't Care If You Listen! :) This episode also features the music of Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio. To get in touch, contact Shalini & Leonica at IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 7 - Shalini & Leonica explore the status of the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation and the accusations against the nominee. What does it mean to know someone's "core"? What will modern day war look like? Hillary Clinton, Harrison Ford and John Kerry also add to the discussion in this week's episode. Thanks for listening! Feel free to email IDCIYLPodcast@gmail.com. This episode was recorded on 9/19/18

There was plenty to cover this week and Shalini & Leonica are still feeling some positive vibes and inspiration. White Privilege, Serena Williams and supporting strong women, Leonica's Community Activism, and a temp check from President Obama - it's all on the table for discussion on this week's episode. What 'world fix' are you working on? Can Shalini & Leonica help you get the message out? Contact us shalinikarnani08@gmail.com or msleonica@dalovelee1.com.

Well, the 5th episode was the toughest to create yet. Between thunderstormy background noise and lawn mowing neighbors, we couldn't quite get our thoughts organized in one recording so we tried to do it in two! Colin Kapernick, Nike, a Supreme Court Nominee and an Un-Indicted Co-Conspirator running the show. Shalini and Leonica get some stuff off their chests and remind themselves how important these conversations really are. Thanks for your patience in any duplicate content due to the double recordings. For more info or to get involved, email ShaliniKarnani08@gmail.com or Msleonica@dalovelee1.com

In this week's episode, Shalini and Leonica discuss a variety of issues from 'hair' and the African AMERICAN experience (check out Leonica's blog- DaLoveLee1.com) along with Andrew Gillum's big win in Florida and using the word "treasonous" to describe 45. Episode 4 was recorded on 8/29/18 Thank you for listening if you do and they don't care if you don't. To reach us, email Shalini at shalinikarnani08@gmail.com and Leonica at msleonica@dalovelee1.com.

Episode 3 -The I Don't Care If You Listen Podcast Recorded Wednesday August 22. In this episode, Shalini and Leonica review fresh news of #45's personal attorney and campaign chair pleading and being found guilty, respectively, of felonious activities. They also chat about friendships, guns, churches and more. Thanks for listening if you do, but they don't care if you don't! For more info, topic ideas, or if you want to call in, email us at Leonica- msleonica@dalovelee1.com or Shalini- shalinikarnani08@gmail.com

I Don't Care if You Listen Podcast #2 - Dedicated to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. Recorded on 8/15/18 Questions? Comments? Interested in joining the conversation? Email: ShaliniKarnani08@gmail.com or msleonica@dalovelee1.com

Shalini & Leonica talk about the topics of the world including the state of life in Modern America after the election of 2016. This is their first episode and they hope you listen but don't care if you do.