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We met in December 2013 when we both started jobs at the same company. It didn’t take long for our friendship to grow. We find ourselves getting caught up in conversations on the regular, and if we’re not careful, we can go on for hours. Hence, this podcast! Shut The Door is a weekly podcast in whic…

Shut The Door!

  • Mar 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 37m AVG DURATION
  • 31 EPISODES


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Who Needs Action When We Have Thoughts And Prayers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 69:29


This week we discuss the tragic mass shouting in not one but two New Zealand mosques, Beto O'Rourke's decision to run for president, the grounding of Boeing's 737 Max and lastly we touch on Paul Manafort's sentencing and what the state of New York has planned for him.   Music by: Ben Sound  https://www.bensound.com

Vaccination Against Humanity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 73:51


 Today we are tackling all of this week’s Hot Topics. We cover Ethan Lindenberger’s vaccination testimony to Congress, the Manafort sentencing, R Kelly, Jussie Smollett, Congresswoman Omar’s antisemitic tweets, Joe Biden and we revisit the late term abortion controversy.  Music By: https://www.bensound.com

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!!!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 51:22


Today we discuss Cohen's testimony and all of its juicy details, the vote for late term abortion and what it really means, and Trump's visit to see his BFF Little Rocket Man in Vietnam. Music by: BenSound https://www.bensound.com

Jussie Lyon All The Time

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 69:36


Nya and Andy discuss the Jussie Smollett hoax and how he single handedly become the most hated person in America.  Also, they discuss how he did a major disservice to the liberals, LGBTQ community and young black men in America.  They follow that with a Quickfire segment on the politics of the week.  Music by: Bensound www.bensound.com

We Take Two Steps Forward, We Take Two Steps Back - 2 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 46:33


Andy and Nya wrap up their discussion on the SOTU and talk about Stacey Abrams' democratic response, followed by how Alexandria Ocasio Cortz is such a rockstar.  They finish up with a quickfire on the racial tensions across America.    Music by: Bensound www.bensound.com 

We Take Two Steps Forward, We Take Two Steps Back - 1 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 43:16


In this week’s episode Andy and Nya talk about the State of the Union address by Donald Trump and many other related topics. In fact, they had so much to talk about that they are splitting this episode up into two parts. Hope you enjoy the show.  

Sleep With One Eye Open Gripping Your MAGA Hat Tight

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 59:31


In today's episode we talk about the Covington Catholic high school kid scandal and how the media always sensationalizes everything. We talk about the woman who was raped at the Hacienda Healthcare facility and how disgusting it is when people take advantage of those who are vulnerable...we're talking to you R Kelly!!! We also talk about a new app in China that identifies deadbeat debtors. Finally, we give an update on the government shutdown (which happened to reopen since our recording, at least temporarily), followed by some things we love! Music by: Bensound    https://www.bensound.com  

The State Of Our Union

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 47:50


In this episode we discuss the record breaking government shutdown, democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential campaign and gun control. Music By: Intro & Outro by BenSound:  https://www.bensound.com  Lies by Glen Hansard Hope by Linus Villa 

Straight From The Spigot

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 28:33


In this episode we discuss a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Like should you be breastfeeding in public or just while you're driving home from work? Hospitals or birthing centers? Are you pro formula or straight up from the spigot?  Music by: Bensound https://www.bensound.com

Me too, sweetheart!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 42:12


Nya and Andy discuss women's equality, the me too movement, and how angry they get when they hear women being referred to as "female."     Music by: www.bensound.com 

Wind Breakers and Bony Tails

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 7:55


Andy and I want to wish each and every one of you a holiday season filled with lots of love and laughter. In this episode we’re sharing our favorite childhood Christmas memories. This will be our last episode of 2018, we’ll be back in your feed on January 6th 2019. Until then, give someone a hug, tell someone you love them and take time to cherish these moments, because tomorrow they’ll be memories. Intro Poem: Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Music By: Intro: Ben Sound https://www.bensound.com

Ain’t nobody got time for that!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 29:20


Today we discuss our drunk in love friends who turn into ghosts, people who are over sharers and how to handle folks who are trying to sell you on an idea. Music By: Intro/Outro: Ben Sound https://www.bensound.com Other Music: As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod

Black Card Revoked

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 27:24


In today's episode we discuss blackfishing, black cards and double standards.

Irrationally, we don't discuss Pit Bull fears

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 49:23


In this episode we talk about Andy's traumatic Pit Bull experiences, irrational fears, and... if you can imagine it, us having nothing to talk about! Come on in, shut the door, and join the conversation! Music by: https://www.bensound.com

It's Thanksgiving And I'll Cry If I Want To

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 18:46


Andy and Nya give thanks for all of their blessings, even the ones that hurt. Music by: Intro: https://www.bensound.com Other Artists: Rihanna Stay- Instrumental by Ricky Spanish Adele - Someone Like You-Instrumental by Michelle Pouyade Blind by Meydän Tired of Life by Meydän Reaching Out by Kevin MacLeod

Get Your Hand Out My Pocket!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 17:41


Nya and Andy discuss why folks are so mad about the Florida recount. Music by: BenSound https://www.bensound.com

Blue Wave?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 21:53


Andy and Nya discuss Oprah running for President, Stacy Abrams for GA Governor, and how so many everyday Americans are now running for office. And what would an episode be without them discussing FL politics? Music by: BenSound https://www.bensound.com

Reunited And It Feels So Good!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 10:23


After several weeks of scheduling issues, Andy and Nya are reunited for in person recordings. Music by: Intro: BenSound https://www.bensound.com Outro: Reunited by Peaches & Herb (Cover by Lewis Stanson )

Your Face Tattoos are Hateful

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 42:59


In this episode, we ponder the phenomenon of face tattoos, discuss hate crimes that occur in our country, and the cancellation of Megyn Kelly's show.

Bail Out My Voting Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 44:23


This is one of our most important episodes we've recorded to date, and we encourage you to listen to it, for democracy's sake. We discuss the Bail Project, a program to prevent pretrial incarceration for low income Americans, the Florida Gubernatorial race, as well as the US Senate race for Florida. Finally, we talk about Amendment 4 on the Florida ballot, and the importance of restoring felons' voting rights. Music by: BenSound https://www.bensound.com

99 Problems and Kanye Ain't One

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 51:58


In this episode, we discuss how there is an absence of community in today's world and whether it is related to a lack of religion as well as an increase in technology. We also discuss Andy's newfound respect for stay at home parents. Finally, we touch on the meeting Kanye had with Donald Trump, and how his message was all over the place...get it together Ye! Facebook: @ShutTheDoorPodcast Twitter: @ShutTheDoorPod1 Email: ShutTheDoorPodcast@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outro by: https://www.bensound.com Put Down Your Phone! by The Guardian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyn526lSTcQ Stay At Home Mom Love Song by Kassie Sukiennik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnaFAvmeWG8

It's Better to Have Loved & Lost than Embarrass Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 51:52


It's a sad day for us because Nya and I no longer work together in our full-time jobs. We will obviously see each other regularly to record for the show, but we're sad to see our daily visits in the office come to an end. Today's episode starts with a conversation related to our working relationship and how our personal friendship grew. Then we follow that with a discussion on our love languages and how it can sometimes be difficult to see people embarrass themselves. Music by: www.bensound.com

Entitled To Sex and Texts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 37:17


In today's episode we discuss office politics (more like what we feel entitled to in the office). We also discuss sexless relationships and reality TV, and finally we air our frustrations about people who don't respond to our texts. Enjoy! Music by: https://www.bensound.com

Nursery Rhymes - That's So Random Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 10:25


Welcome to our first edition of "That's So Random!" We ordered some new microphones to improve the sound quality of our shows, and tested them out with a conversation on nursery rhymes. Hope you enjoy! Music by: https://www.bensound.com Outro by: Hey Diddle Diddle by Marvin Gaye https://soundcloud.com/marvin-gaye/hey-diddle-diddle

Kava-Naughty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 30:51


In this episode we discuss the updates to Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court and the sexual assault allegations made against him by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, as well as two additional women. After watching Dr. Blasey Ford's testimony on Thursday, Nya and I can say that, without a doubt, we believe her. Music by www.bensound.com

Shame on You!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 40:39


In this week's episode we discuss the sensitive topic of body shaming and the backlash from the Cosmo UK magazine cover featuring Tess Holliday. We also talk about the job shaming of Jeffrey Owens, and our own personal experiences with being ashamed of our jobs. And finally, we share some things for which we are absolutely 100% A-OK with shaming others for. Music by: *Intro: www.bensound.com *Closing: Lazy Bear & Dubdisko - No Shame https://soundcloud.com/rusuitor/lazy-bear-dubdisko-no-shame

Sexism and Bigotry with Realistic Expectations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 40:04


This week we discuss Serena Williams's inspiring stand against sexism at the U.S. Open, Nike's new Colin Kaepernick ad, and what happens when reality doesn't live up to expectations. Music By: *Intro: https://www.bensound.com *Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys - https://soundcloud.com/tammy-kesher/girl-on-fire-original-track *All I Do Is Win - https://soundcloud.com/ivan-k-banov/all-i-do-is-win-clip *Better Days feat. Ariana Grande - https://soundcloud.com/victoria-monet/better-days-feat-ariana-grande-prod-by-flip *Dream On - AEROSMITH - Cover by MK (MARK KATRI) - https://soundcloud.com/mk-markkatri/dream-on-cover-by-mk

Chew On This!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 6:34


Today we're sharing a bonus short episode to give you a taste of how some of our random conversations go down. Hope you enjoy the show. Music by: Intro - https://www.bensound.com Outro - Chewing Gum by Poppy https://soundcloud.com/tearcry/poppy-chewing-gum-mp3

Supreme Court Injustice

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 36:49


In today's episode we talk about the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, John McCain's death, and all kinds of random, but somehow related topics. Music by https://www.bensound.com

Don't Touch a Political, Chicken, with Black Hair

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 48:22


Welcome to our Pilot Episode of Shut The Door! In today's episode we talk about Andrew Gillum's nomination for Florida's Democratic Governor, Chick-Fil-A's friendly staff and religion, and etiquette involving Black Women's hair. Come on in Shut The Door! and join the conversation. Music By: https://www.bensound.com

Introduction - Shut The Door!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 0:56


Welcome to Shut The Door! Andy and Nya meet almost 5 years ago when they both started jobs at the same company. It didn't take long for their friendship to grow. Now they find themselves getting caught up in conversation on a regular basis; and if they aren't careful it can go on for hours. Hence this podcast! Shut The Door is a weekly podcast where they discuss politics, religion and social norms to all types of flighty topics. Hopefully you'll find their conversations as interesting as they do. So come on in, Shut The Door, and join the conversation. Music By: www.bensound.com

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