M-Ash Potatoes: A Cultural Introspective

Heyyy Potaytays! Should start off by clarifying that we recorded this episode over a month ago, so if it seems like we're avoiding current issues...well, we likely are in real life, but it was not intentional for the podcast. After a couple personal updates, we cover some unsurprising yet still appalling instances of white fragility going on around the U.S., we go IN on Sean Penn (he still sucks ass big time), and we beg white women for accountability. Then we do a Pen15-inspired throwback to our middle school origin story, our first impressions of each other and other funny stuff that went on before we became real-deal BFFLs. Finally, we are back in action with calls-to-action! Bitch McConnell and his little demons are still working their dumb asses off to take away voting rights and access, so support Black Voters Matter however you can! https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/

Heyyyy Potato Heads, wtf is up?? We have been busy (read: trapped in the nothingness that is life on this earth) but we are back! And might I say? Better than ever? You decide by listening to our first drop of season 2 of M-Ash Potatoes!!! In this shorty but cutey, we catch you up on our lives (we are ok, ok?!), pay tribute to the beloved Betty White, discuss some of the shows we've been watching, and Meredith asks a question/makes a deep, dark confession about cultural appropriation. Plus goats and 90's expressions, obvi. We'll get back to our regular programming and actually plan the next episode before recording, but for now it is just so nice to be back! We missed you and can't wait to wade through the highs and lows of 2022 together.

In part 2, we talk about the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in the US over the past year. Follow and support: AAPI Women Lead https://www.imreadymovement.org/ https://hateisavirus.org/community-action-fund https://stopaapihate.org/ www.redcanarysong.net

POTATO HEADS!!!! We are back from our (unplanned, unannounced) hiatus and we could not be more excited. This (also unplanned) double episode is honestly? SO good. We're so happy to be back that our Ketchup and Hot Potatoes segments take up the whole first hour. We don't want to take the attention away from the topic of anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S., so all of pt. 2 will be dedicated to that. In the meantime, make sure to open your ears, eyes, hearts, wallet and mouth to be sure you're doing everything you can to fight white supremacy.  Follow and support: AAPI Women Lead https://www.imreadymovement.org/ https://hateisavirus.org/community-action-fund https://stopaapihate.org/ www.redcanarysong.net

Welcome to part 2 of our dive into cultural appropriation! We awkwardly talk about things we did as younger potatoes that we definitely had no right to be doing and ask ourselves the question: what can we as white people do to make sure we're appreciating other cultures rather than appropriating them? Hint: it's a never ending process of reflection and self-education. Join us on the journey and tell us your own stories of unlearning appropriation! On Instagram @mashpotatoespod or email mashpotatoespod@gmail.com

What's up, Potato Heads? Back in the simpler times of 2021, before a mob of violent white supremacists took over the capitol, we had so much to say about cultural appropriation that we made two episodes out of it. In pt. 1, we Ketchup by talking about Bridgerton and then intro our appropriation discussion by dissecting whatever the fuck Hillary Baldwin was thinking when she tried to pull one over on the world and tell us all she's a Spanish immigrant. Next week we get into everyday cultural appropriation and how we can all keep working on appreciating and admiring rather than columbusing* other cultures.  *Acting like shit belongs to you simply because you're white Our Off the Couch Potatoes segment will be part of next week's episode, but in the meantime, be sure to recognize and thank Stacey Abrams, Deborah Scott, Felicia Davis, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and all the other Black women who turned Georgia blue by giving suppressed citizens the chance to vote.

HO HO HO, Potato heads! This episode turned into a deep dive of the queer Christmas rom-com, Happiest Season, because some things are just beyond our control (spoilers between 17:42-46:00 (lol that's a lot of minutes)). Also, Ashley thinks her dog has pica, Meredith is sleepy, and neither one of them can stop using Christmas movies as escapism. Keep donating to https://fairfight.com/ to help dems win the Georgia senate race! Show us the receipts and we'll send you one of our new, incredible STICKERS! On insta @mashpotatoespod or email us at mashpotatoespod@gmail.com

Welcome back, Potato Heads! Anyone else been emotionally sheltering in place the past few weeks? We try to make sense of the dumb ass news, Ashley has ideas for rebranding Thanksgiving she should honestly bring to Biden/Harris and most importantly, we talk about our favorite escape: horrible, no quality made for TV/streaming Christmas movies! Ho ho ho, bitch! We can still flip the senate in the Georgia run-off! Donate to https://fairfight.com/ Email us at mashpotatoespod@gmail.com or mention us in your donation receipts and xmas movie recos on Insta @mashpotatoespod

We're pumped the country said "no" to fascism in 2020, and we dedicated this episode to talking about all the people that made it happen. Spoiler alert: it wasn't white people. We sift through relief, anxiety and trauma (fun!), give our personal accounts of watching the Harris and Biden acceptance speeches, and end with a part 2 from last week's "Tater Tots in Spain." Take action: send thank-yous! Stacey Abrams Fair Fight 1270 Caroline Street, NE Suite D120-311 Atlanta, GA 30307 Share your cards with us on insta @mashpotatoespod or at mashpotatoespod@gmail.com and win a special prize!

What else can we even discuss besides how to survive the next few days until the election? You'd be surprised...besides how to cope until Nov 3rd, we talk new hobbies, how to help the #endsars movement in Nigeria and the messed up situation at Vogue magazine. Then we tell an epic tale of us eating potatoes and drinking wine throughout Spain. Keep volunteering with and donating to https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/ Listen Pod Save America for the real info and donate to your chosen cause at https://votesaveamerica.com/donate/ Remember! When you share/donate/give time/email, send us the receipts on IG or via email and you too can get a highly sought after prize. IG: @mashpotatoespod email: mashpotatoespod@gmail.com

Welcome back, Potato Heads! Today we dish on all things voting: historical and current voter suppression, the racist origins of the electoral college, and what we all have to do to make the most out of our voting power. But first, we compare our gross stories of survival in the outdoors and unpack the last couple weeks of nightmare cuckoo bananas political news. Also, do not miss this week's Tater Tot Time where we fondly reminisce about our failed attempts at making new friends. The next few weeks are crucial for action! Phone bank with https://swingleft.org/ Text bank with https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/ And share your voting plan with us! @mashpotatoespod on Insta mashpotatoespod@gmail.com Full AOC vid: www.instagram.com › ...Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Instagram: “Some thoughts on the ...

Welcome back, taters! We start off the episode with a much needed check in (0:00-8:00). Then we talk about Breonna Taylor and the complete failure all around in holding her murderers accountable (8:00-14:11). We grieve RBG by talking first about her life (14:18-44:37) then about how we can strive to be a tiny bit like her by working together to flip the damn senate (44:38-57:49). There's also a new segment, too much throat clearing, and a definitely very charming story about us in Boston. Let us know if you follow, donate or phone bank: https://swingleft.org/p/immediate-impact?source=slsite_IIF&utm_source=carousel&utm_medium=SLsite&utm_campaign=IIF Keep fighting for Breonna Taylor and against systemic racism https://www.standwithbre.com/ Email: mashpotatoespod@gmail.com Insta: @mashpotatoespod Epi references: https://bossbetty.com/players/the-rbg-way-the-many-secrets-of-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-success/ https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/gender-equality-laws-quotes-ruth-bader-ginsburg/

Whew! It was hard to fit everything into an hour this week...so we didn't, but we think you'll find it worth the time! There was so much to cover, from the attempted murder of Jacob Blake and brutal killings of Deon Kay and Daniel Prude, to the stark contrast of white teen gunman Kyle Rittenhouse being peacefully apprehended and even praised...wtf?? We also get into a bunch of different ways we can stand up against racist systems and how to make sure we're doing it for the right (not white) reasons. To get involved now, click away: Justice for Jacob Blake: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16e4KEe3hLt4oTJOnwD4t41-_bJ--1BLn2Vjk7SiU65s/mobilebasic Movement for Black Lives: https://m4bl.org/ https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/ https://www.google.se/amp/s/wibailoutpeople.org/2020/06/06/donate-to-the-milwaukee-freedom-fund/amp/ https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Decolonize your consumption: http://www.crystalfleming.com/# http://austinchanning.com/ http://laylafsaad.com/ https://www.harriettsbookshop.com/ https://www.semicolonchi.com/ https://libro.fm/ https://www.antiracismdaily.com/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 13th https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri73Dkttxj8 Time: the Kalief Browder Story https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h64qugj_iDg Strong Island https://theunderbelly.com/ yoga! THE REAL LADY A: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nlAGNTrkx2kGJBiIVPDtK?si=BXptNH3UTbKBTiHTvFSlog Our insta: @mashpotatoespod Email: mashpotatoespod@gmail.com

We're so happy to be back! This epi, we dive deeper into where we want this podcast to go (v cool places). Then we discuss the harmful impact white solidarity has on all of us and what we can do to tackle it in our everyday lives. Introducing new segments! And a theme song beyond our wildest dreams created by the incredible The Amys!! Follow @thefreewitchquarterly on ig https://www.gofundme.com/f/NHFC19Relief share/donate then tag us @maspotatoespod on ig Podcasts we mention: Code Switch, Still Processing, Pod Save the People, Momentum: A Race Forward, The United States of Anxiety; Why won't you date me, The Read, Scam Goddess, 2 Dope Queens. @itsnunaa on ig for race talks (in Portuguese) email us: mashpotatoes@gmail.com

In the pilot episode, we'll introduce ourselves a little, talk about the racist history of our hometown and reflect on how that shaped us both consciously and subconsciously. Email us at mashpotatoespod@gmail.com​ with questions/topics you want covered/corrections to help us continue learning. http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/oregonmulticulturalarchives/2019/06/05/sundown-towns-20 19/​ Sources on South Albany High School: https://democratherald.com/news/local/south-albany-high-leave-rebel-flag-insignia-at-home/artic le_46fb0b4a-3a60-11e0-b147-001cc4c03286.html ; https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2015/07/south_albany_rebel_mascot.htm ; https://www.kptv.com/news/south-albany-hs-picks-new-mascot/article_08c6c5f3-0d2f-5072-b91 1-ce1a60e398b4.html#:~:text=South%20Albany%20High%20School%20students,become%20t he%20%E2%80%9CRed%20Hawks.%E2%80%9D ; Albany and Oregon history: https://mailtribune.com/archive/oregon-s-racial-history-diversity-explored ; https://oregonhumanities.org/rll/magazine/root-spring-2016/just-people-like-us/#:~:text=The%20 Ku%20Klux%20Klan%20was,sunset%20or%20face%20dire%20consequences ; https://www.backstoryradio.org/blog/dont-let-the-sun-go-down-on-you/ https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/oregonsocialjustice/oregon-black-laws/​ ; http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/oregonmulticulturalarchives/2019/06/05/sundown-towns-20 19/​