Plaid Skirts & Basic Black

It had been three months since we've seen and recorded this episode about the Barbie movie and we figured it's time to share it with you! We loved this movie and are happy to share our thoughts with you now! 

It's a special National Black Catholic Congress episode of PSBB Podcast. We talk to Louis Damani Jones about Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of the Beloved community and its connections to Catholic tradition.

Content Warning: Racism, Racial Trauma, Domestic ViolenceJules Miles returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Britt Bennett's masterful novel The Vanishing Half (Riverhead Books, 2020). We discuss identity, race, the complicated reality of "passing," and the importance of fiction to help us understand human experiences outside of our own.Offertory:Jules - Christmas in a Castle (Netflix), Derry Girls (Netflix), CeCe Winans albums, Thursday Murder Club Book SeriesMarcia - National Treasure: Edge of History (Disney+), The Four Winds by Kristin Hanna, 2022 Kennedy Center Honors (Paramount Plus)Shannon - Cats (the animal, not the musical), Nashville Hot Chicken, Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean MeltzerFollow us on social media!Podcast - @psbbpodcastMarcia - @audaciously_ciaShannon - @teamquarterblackSupport our PodcastMerch! - psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comPatreon! - patreon.com/psbbpodcast

This week Shannon and Marcia discuss the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, breaking down the very real issues of race and colonialism discusses in the film.Offertory:MarciaTed LassoColleen Hoover's books It Ends With Us and It Starts With UsShannonParks & Recollection PodcastThe Bible Project on YouTubeFollow us on social media!Podcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblack

We're dusting off a great episode from our mid-pandemic archive! Recorded in December 2021, author and Spoken Word Poet Clare McCallan joins us to talk about her Advent book of poetry, Mangers and the importance of "being a guest" in someone else's cultural space. Buy Clare's books! OffertoryClareDoing embroideryHot water bottlesSilk flowersBlack Friday Regretful ReturnsHanging out with the Church Office LadiesMarciaSondheim Greatest Hits PlaylistsParadise Square on BroadwayShannonWardrobe UpdatesTargetMattress PadsSocialsMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblackClare: @clare_mccallanSupport the PodWebsite: www.psbbpodcast.comEmail: plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.comBuy merch: psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comPatreon: patreon.com/psbbpodcast

While we await the visuals, Marcia and Shannon chat with friend of the pod, Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, about Beyonce's newest album, Renaissance. Looking at the importance of representation and inclusion, we give this album all the stars, thumbs up, and everything in between.Offertory:ShannonBreathingThe Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTubeMeet Me in the Margins by Melissa FergusonMarcia:Delayed GratificationBy the Book by Jasmine GuillorySpecial Album by LizzoVanesaDeep Diaphramic BreathsHarry's House Album by Harry StilesFollow UsPodcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblackVanesa: @vanesa_goldbergEmail us: plaidskirtsbasicblack@gmail.comShop our merch: psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

A short update on what happened to Season 8!

With just a few weeks until Fall, the ladies snuggle up with their top three cozy movies for the hit of seratonin we all need at the end of a long day.OffertoryShannon - Noelle on Disney+, The Alice Network by Kate QuinnMarcia - Finding Me by Viola Davis, Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie MeyerSupport the Pod!Patreon - www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastBuy our merch! - psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comFollow Us!Podcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblack

Our friend Scott McNelis (@IndyCincy) joins us to talk about gender roles, life as a stay-at-home dad, and how our faith informs our understanding of gender. Disclaimer - We do our best to use inclusive language in this episode, but we always appreciate feedback about how to be more inclusive. Email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com to share your inputOffertoryShannon - looking through old pictures, Wiley Wallaby licoriceScott - positive media like Paddington Bear movies, Ted Lasso, and Grand Designs (Apple TV+)Marcia- Moon Knight (Disney+). Get past the first two episodes. You can do it!Support the Pod!PatreonBuy our merchFollow us on IG/Twitter The Pod: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblack

Best selling author and podcaster Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) joins Marcia and Shannon to fan girl about the divine Jane Austen.We also learn all about Haley's new book Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be (Ave Maria Press, 2022). Almost as good as boiled potatoes.

What happened to PSBB Podcast? We have an unscheduled delay. Thanks, Covid... not!

We're covering our sixth sacrament on the pod which we are hoping is a corrective emotional experience for Marcia! (IYKYK)

It's a blackity black episode with THE Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk hip hop, discipleship, and Father's excellent new book.Get Father's Book On Earth As It Is in Heaven from Ascension Press OffertoryFr. Josh - Louisiana crawfish, blackened alligator, Spaghetti Carbonara in Italy, Vagabond MissionsShannon - Old billboard charts, dining al frescoMarcia - Great Value French Roast Coffee, “Women in Music Pt III” Album by HAIM, Daisy Jones and the Six AudiobookDon't want the fun to end? Follow us on Instagram!Podcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblackFr. Josh: @frjoshjohnsonBecome a patron! patreon.com/psbbpodcastShop our merch! psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comBuy our book! avemariapress.com

We talked to our good friend, mom, writer, and champion of justice: Natalie Alfaro Frazier…which is a great way to start season eight! Offertory:Shannon - gratitude practices, cucumber inspired drinks Natalie - vigorón, contemplate and think about the intersection of your faithMarcia - paletas, Jane the Virgin, Julia Alvarez books (en el tiempo de las mariposas and How the Garcia Girls lost their accents)Don't want the fun to end? Follow us on Instagram!Podcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblackNatalie: @nataliealfarofrazierBecome a patron! patreon.com/psbbpodcastShop our merch! psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.com

Season 8 is only two weeks away! We'll be back May 19 with some shenanigans and even more amazing guests.This season we'll also be covering the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in our penultimate episode and we'd love for you to read along with us. Get it at your local bookstore of library today!

This special bonus episode is coming to you Live (ish) from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Marcia & Shannon take deep dive into the Easter chapter of our new book,  Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity (Ave Maria Press, 2022), just in time for the Easter season. It's the (second) greatest miracle ever to happen on Easter!Special thanks Steve Millies and Peter Cunningham at the Bernadin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago for making this event a reality.To learn more about CTU go to www.ctu.edu for information on ministry formation, degree programs, continuing education, and so much more!Pick up a copy of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's from Ave Maria Press. Use the code FATLUTHER through December 31, 2022 to get 20% off your purchase along with free shipping.Follow Us Podcast - Instagram & Twitter: @psbbpodcast, Facebook: "Plaid Skirts & Basic Black"Marcia - Instagram & Twitter: @stylishlyciaShannon - Instagram: @teamquarterblack, Twitter: @teamquarterblkSupport Our PodcastBuy Merch! - psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comPatreon - www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

Enjoy this update and invitation as we plan for season eight!

Kevin Johnson is a resident of Carmel, Indiana and a native of the Chicagoland suburban area. Kevin is a  graduate of the HBCU Florida A&M University, majoring in Business Economics. He has also received his masters in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University. He is a father of 5, member of the Parish council, and the Knights of Columbus organization.  He is happily married to Staci  with whom he founded Beacons Services Group , an organization that serves individuals and families in need of mental health services as well as those that are seeking services in life coaching and challenging family situations.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Wabash Center, the leader in optimizing the quality of life for those with disabilities or special needs. Kevin converted from the Baptist religion to Catholicism in April of 2015 .Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Andrea Espinoza is a cradle Catholic from Brooklyn, NY by way of Grenada, Trinidad, Guatemala, and Honduras. By day, she works in Administration and Access Services at the Schwerin Library of CUNY City Tech. By night, she is a Masters in Library and Information Science student at Queens College of the City University of New York. Along with Ijeoma Mbamalu, she is the founder of The League of Pan-Afro Catholic Women, a ministry group for Black Catholic women across NYC. When not attending Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, she is usually spending time with her family, fiancé, and friends in search of good food.Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Justina Kopp is a stay-at-home mom living in the Twin Cities, MN with her husband and their quadruplet toddlers. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of St. Thomas - MN where she currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Catholic Studies. Her life story, marked with the tragic loss of her father in the I-35W bridge collapse and the surprise of her quadruplets, has been told through various media and podcast outlets. When she's not chasing her kids around, you can find her cruising around town with Starbucks in hand listening to her favorite true crime podcasts.Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Louis Damani Jones is currently the Voter Engagement Coordinator  for the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis.  He is on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Seeds of Justice Network, and the Before Gethsemane Initiative. He is married with two children, and holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Cohosts of Crushed the Podcast, Erin Raderstorf & Kiersten Lyons, join Marcia and Shannon for a light-hearted look at the latest installment in the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe -  The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, starring Vanessa Hudgens. We talk about peppermint martinis, our love for physical comedy, and the importance of setting boundaries. Merry Christmas!OffertoryShannon - An Evening with Silk Sonic Album, Ghirardelli Peppermint BarkErin - Breville Toaster Oven, Bagel ThinsMarcia - Sharpie gel pens, fun Christmas gift wrapKiersten - Woodstone Bakery & Cafe (Fayetteville, GA), So Coffee Oatmilk CreamerFollow Us!Podcasts: @psbbpodcast & @crushedpodcast (Instagram)Marcia: @stylishlycia (Twitter & Instagram)Shannon: @teamquarterblack (Instagram), @teamquarterblk (Twitter)Kiersten: @salutationslilsis (Instagram)Erin: @erinradar (Instagram)More Podcast Fun!Website: www.psbbpodcast.comEmail: plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.comMerch: psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comPatreon: patreon.com/psbbpodcast

Marcia and Shannon reflect on the year and the many things they have to be thankful for, even in the trials of 2021. The ladies also talk about the importance of telling the truth about colonization and Native Americans, while still focusing on the attitude of gratitude that we should have for God's gifts.OffertoryShannon - Cherry Turnovers, Chinese Food, Brisk Winter WalksMarcia - If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Raul (Audiobook), Christmas Light Shows (especially fundraisers)Follow UsPodcast -  On Instagram: @psbbpodcastMarcia - IG & Twitter: @stylishlyciaShannon - IG: @teamquarterblack, Twitter: @teamquarterblkSupport the PodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.com

In our season 7 finale, friend of the pod, Jules Miles (@mysterymannerspodcast), becomes our most featured guest! We look at the return of Gus TT Showbiz himself, Dule Hill, to the small screen, in the pilot episode of the blackity-black reboot of The Wonder Years (2021). We discuss what we love (all of it!), as well as share a few favorites in the offertoryOffertoryJules - Obama Booklist,  Harry Potter series,  Catching Foxes Podcast episode on Harry Potter, The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett, The Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowShannon - The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, Crate JoyMarcia - IG Account @theblackmancan, Red (Taylor's Version), Only Murders In The Building, New Wave FeministsDisclosure - Marcia is the Vice President of New Wave FeministsFollow Us Podcast - Instagram: @psbbpodcast, Facebook: "Plaid Skirts & Basic Black"Marcia - Instagram & Twitter: @stylishlyciaShannon - Instagram: @teamquarterblack, Twitter: @teamquarterblkJules - Instagram (when she's there): @mysterymannerspodcast, Podcast: Mystery Through Manners

In the penultimate episode of season 7, Shannon and Marcia talk about the New York Times bestseller, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by author V.E. Schwab and reflect on what kind of a mark they both wish to leave on the world. To preorder the ladies' new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, click here.OffertoryMarcia - Potterless Podcast, Shades of Magic Series by VE Schwab, jordan dene VE schwab merchShannon - the rosary, handwritten notesFollow Us on Instagram & TwitterPodcast: @psbbpodcastMarcia: @stylishlyciaShannon: @teamquarterblack (IG) @teamquarterblk (Twitter)Support the Podcast!Merch: psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

In this episode the ladies talk to power lifter and personal trainer Ogechi Akalegbere (@gechmeifyoucan on IG) about being strong,  Black, and Catholic! This episode is chock full of insight, powerful takeaways, and shenanigans! 

In this super sized episode, Marcia and Shannon talk about their favorite praise and worship songs with a side of shenanigans! Come on this ride and lift the Lord's name on high with us! 

Marcia and Shannon talk with Chenele (@chenele_k on Instagram) about the BEST Cinderella: Brandy Cinderella (formerly known as Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella). 

Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, a speaker, writer, professor, and New Orleans native who is Black, Catholic, and newly basic. Sort of.Offertory:Marcia: following hashtags, fandom accounts, Shang-Chi and the Ten RingsAnsel: Marvel's “What If…” on Disney+Shannon: BLK & Bold coffee at Target and @blacksaintsmatter on InstagramTo support Ansel's community as they recover from the hurricane:Venmo: @Ansel-AugustineCash app: $PREACH6THPayPal: preach504@gmail.com

We're still on hiatus, but we wanted to share this long-delayed gem with you all. Enjoy Shannon's interview with our new friend Varaidzo! 

The world turns upside down in this episode as Shannon takes on hosting duties and Marcia leads us on random tangents about Target. Friend of the Pod, Karianna Frey, returns to talk with the ladies about how much we all love liturgy; how it can be a place both of refuge and of marginalization; and how we can all better welcome people to worship with us.OffertoryKarianna - Ted Lasso (Apple+),  American Shadows podcast, Little Office of the Blessed Virgin MaryShannon - Schmigadoon (Apple+), The Sunday Website (St. Louis University), Forest PreservesMarcia- The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Starbucks Shaken Espresso with Oat MilkFollow Us On InstagramPodcast: @psbbpodcastKarianna: @kariannafreyShannon: @teamquarterblackMarcia: @stylishlyciaSupport Our Podcast:Merch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

**WARNING** This episode discusses racism, racial trauma, premature birth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss., which may be triggering for some listeners.Dr. Kera McNelis, MD, a neonatologist and friend of the podcast, joins Shannon and Marcia to discuss the impacts of racism on care for both moms and premature infants. We discuss the research on black maternal health and care for black infants in Newborn Intensive Care Units; what some organizations are doing to end racial disparities in medical care; and what all of us can do to bring about policies and changes which truly reflect a culture that is "pro-life for the whole life."CNN Article on Black Maternal Health: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/14/opinions/maternal-mortality-crisis-racism-stewart-besser/index.htmlOffertoryMarcia: Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies, getting messy, Abide Women's ServicesKera - “Everything Bagel” Seasoning; give up a social media accountShannon - cratejoy.com; magazine subscriptions; stretching

Here and now, we promise to pod faithfully, as the ladies celebrate the velvet vocals of the one and only Luther Vandross. Looking at the album "The Ultimate Luther Vandross" leads to singing, shenanigans, and a whole lotta love.**Announcement**The very first PSBB Book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's will be published in January 2022 by Ave Maria Press! Yes, that is Luther Vandross inspired! More details coming soon!OffertoryShannonA White Catholic's Guide to Racism and Privilege  by Dan Horan, OFM (Ave Maria Press) - Preorder now!Cat CafesMarciaHow Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last by Big Red Machine In Five Years by Rebecca Searle

Paul Sifuentes, co-host of Pizza & Side Hugs Podcast, friend, and dad joins the ladies to talk about raising kids in the Church and the little known secret of Chick-Fil-Octave. OffertoryShannon"Sticky Faith" By Kara Powell, et alMarciaBoyfriend Jean Jacket from Old NavyMany Hail Marys at a Time  on InstagramCrushed the PodcastPaulLake Street Dive Band

In the Season 7 Premiere, Marcia and Shannon discuss the 2000 classic sports drama , Love and Basketball (Gina Prince-Bythewood).  The ladies talk about why this film is so beloved in Black culture, their favorite themes  in the film, and, of course, shenanigans ensue.Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" © 2015 JahzzarOffertoryShannon - banana bread, Graeter's Ice Cream; setting and maintaining boundariesMarcia - foil meals on the fire, Bisquick, homemade deodorantSupport the PodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcastWebsite: www.psbbpodcast.comInstagramPodcast - @psbbpodcastShannon - @teamquarterblackMarcia - @stylishlycia

In this special bonus episode, From Here Media founder Alissa Molina (Universal Voices Podcast)  joins Shannon for a chat about the origins of her not-for-profit undertaking and her new magazine "Common Horizon" (featuring pieces from your two favorite podcast hosts!). Shannon and Marcia also share their *slighty* overwhelmed weather check and an offertory filled with goodness and a very minimal amount of fire-related traumatic memories.Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" by Jazzhar © 2015Find From Here Media: https://linktr.ee/alissamolinaOffertoryAlissa - "The Chosen" TV Series - https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosenMarcia - "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+), Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs, LaCroix Black RazzberryShannon - Jolly Ranchers, Cooler Bags, sabbath timeFollow Us on Social MediaPodcast - @psbbpodcast (Instagram), "Plaid Skirts and Basic Black" (Facebook)Alissa - @from_here_sessions (Instagram)Marcia - @stylishlycia (Instagram)Shannon - @teamquarterblack (Instagram)

Join Marcia (@stylishlycia) and Shannon (@teamquarterblack)  in their conversation with their friend and  favorite hagiographer, Meg Hunter Kilmer (@mhunterkilmer) as she shares her love of saints, their stories, and her companions! Offertory: Meg’s book, Saints Around the World (available for pre-order at https://saintsaroundtheworld.com)

Join us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on April 23 for Patreon subscribers only. Go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast to support our podcast

For our friends who are not Patreon subscribers, this is an episode from August 2020 where Marcia and our friend Vanesa Goldberg (@vanesa_goldberg) go in on Taylor’s folklore album! Enjoy! 

WARNING: Discussion of Domestic AbuseJames Conway is a self-professed Army Brat who lives in Baltimore, MD. A survivor of homelessness ans domestic abuse, he serves his parish in multiple ministries as well as acting as the Parish Council President. James currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Catholics United for Black Lives, a s not-for-profit which advocates for policies promoting racial justice in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Perpetua Charles is a first generation Haitian American who loves the saints, the Mass, and Adoration. A cradle Catholic, Perpetua grew up in Boston before moving to Central Florida in her teenage years and returning to Boston as an adult. She especially loves to sing and lead worship for others. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of self harm & attempted suicide in this episodePreslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her culture with her readers. She has a MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University, a Master in Public Administration from the College of Charleston, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish Language & Literature from Columbia University.Preslaysa is also a professional actress, a planner nerd, an avid bookworm, and a homeschool mom who often wears mismatched socks. You can visit her online at www.preslaysa.com where you can sign up for her newsletter community.Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Nate Tinner-Williams is a millennial Black Catholic with a passion for theology, history, music, writing, and justice. Nate currently lives in New Orleans with a Catholic young adult intentional community where he is studying for his Masters of Theology at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (the one and only Catholic HBCU) and beginning seminary with the Josephites. He is also a founder of the online newspaper, the Black Catholic Messenger.Follow the Black Catholic Messenger on Instagram @BlackCatholicMessenger or on Twitter @BlkCathStoriesMusic: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Claire Obenson is an architect of Cameroonian & Nigerian descent living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She came to the US at aged 17 to study Architecture at THE Ohio State University. During that time, she began questioning the existence of Christ, gradually becoming an atheist. It was only years later, while at the University of Oregon, that she regained her faith and returned to the Catholic Church. Currently, Claire spends her time running her Architecture practice, St Clare of Assisi Architecture, volunteering as a foster parent and enjoying Zoom happy hours with friends.Follow Claire on Instagram @stclareofassisiarchitectureMusic: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Alexis Duffy is the Director of Catechesis at St. Therese Little Flower Parish and serves on the Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend. Alexis is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. In whatever free time she can find she loves to cook and bake and will never turn down a chance for coffee, Coke, or, honestly, caffeine in any form.Follow Alexis on Instagram @awkwardly_belovedMusic: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

A second half of our Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon discusses the end of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

In this short Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon dives into the first half of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast

**SPOILER WARNING - Discussion of Santa's true identity**Marcia and Shannon return for the highly anticipated sequel, Black Christmas 2.0. Once again, the ladies share ten more of their Blackest Christmas songs and Marcia ruins Christmas for kindergarteners everywhere.OffertoryShannon - Holiday candles from Target, "I Dissent" board game, "The Princess Switch: Switched Again" (Netflix)Marcia - IMDB tv, Taylor Swift "Evermore," Michigan Cherry coffee, actual declutteringFollow us on Instagram: @psbbpodcast (Podcast)@stylishlycia (Marcia)@teamquarterblack (Shannon)Support the PodPatreon: patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcast

Marcia and Shannon are back for a special Christmas episode of PSBB Podcast on the 2020 Netflix movie, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Shannon discusses the merits of getting married in December and Marcia coins the neologism "Blackensian."OffertoryShannon - On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius; poinsettias; Christmas weddingsMarcia - Jingle Jangle soundtrack; hygge; Folklore: the Long Pond Sessions on Disney+Follow us on Instagram @psbbpodcast; @stylishlycia (Marcia); @teamquarterblack (Shannon)Support our PodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcast

Shannon and Marcia share the many things they are thankful for... even in 2020. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.Music: "Seas of Mars" © Jazzhar (2015 )

Season 6 concludes with the girls' interview of Andy Kirchoff, who shares his journey coming out as a gay man after discerning out of the seminary. In this deeply personal and vulnerable conversation, we discuss how to love our LGBT brothers and sisters without glossing over the church's teaching on sexuality or ignoring the hurt LGBT Catholics often experience in our church. OffertoryAndy: Being our Authentic Self!Marcia: Ephesians 6, Starbucks Iced Peach Green TeaShannon: "Two Dots" Game App on Mobile DevicesFollow Us on Social MediaMarcia: @Stylishlycia (Instagram)Shannon: @teamquarterblack (Instagram)Andy: @AndyKirchoff (Twitter)Email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack @gmail.com Support the PodPatreon: www.patreon.com/psbbpodcastMerch: shop.spreadshirt.com/psbbpodcast