Shy Trying

Things just keep getting worst for Gianna, but whatever. Advice this week from the Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast and The Feminist Utopia Project by Alexandra Brodsy and Rachel Kaudner Nalebuff. —— Songs: “I’m So Glad” (2003) by Entrance, “Everything Looks Better In Hindsight” (Live at an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert in 2015) by The Wild Reeds —— shytrying.tumblr.com

Shy Trying is back with a sad sack’s guide to breaking up. —— Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich—— shytrying.tumblr.com

Shy Trying returns from the Hipnic and Woodsist music festivals! Fuck you hippie dirtbags! — — Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich—— shytrying.tumblr.com

Alicia is the first person I’ve met through podcasting, and she’s awesome and artsy and inspiring! — — Songs: “Nothing’s Wrong” (2011) by Cloud Nothings, “Multiple Sons” (2005) by Cass McCombs— — shytrying.tumblr.com

Thanks to the infinite intelligence and generosity of last week’s guest, I was able to arrange another hour or two to chat with Dena again! — — Songs: “Bartholomew” (2002) by Adam Green, “Paul Revere” (1986) by Beastie Boys, “Bratty B” (2010) by Best Coast—— shytrying.tumblr.com 

In another edition of Cannabasics we meet Shy Trying’s new friend Dena!— — Songs: “Runways, Houses, City, Clouds” (2010) by Tame Impala, “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” (1975) by Ethel Waters— —  shytrying.tumblr.com

This episode helped me catch up with two high school BFFs. Since graduation we’ve tended to only run into each other at house parties or weird bars, so it was extraordinarily fun to talk soberly. —— Songs: “Bad Ritual” (2011) by Timbre Timber, “Wires and Waves” (2001) by Rilo Kiley  —— shytrying.tumblr.com!

Talina and I work for a medical cannabis company in San Francisco, California. Our industry is huge and successful and totally legit in our state, but it might seem exclusive/illusive from the outside. So listen to us talk about it! Cannabis isn’t just for lazy teenagers, it’s also for nerdy young women working full-time! —— Songs: “Freaking Out The Neighborhood” (2012) by Mac Demarco, “Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow” (2015) by Father John Misty —— shytrying.tumblr.com

This week on the podcast I’m talking about books partially read… Listen for a reading of two poems by Ellen Kennedy, an afterward written by Jonathan Evison who wrote The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, and shout outs to authors Joan Didion and Junot Diaz. If you like it when I talk about books you might also like listening to the smart lit-cast Literary Disco, hosted by former Boy Meets World kiddie crush Ryder Strong/Shawn Hunter. ——Songs:  “Am I Wrong” (2014) by Mikal Cronin, “Soldier Baby of Mine” (1965) by the Ronettes, “A Picture Of Our Torn Up Praise” (2007) by Phosphorescent——shytrying.tumblr.com

Ever feel like you’re blowing it? Barely keeping it together? This week your host is recovering from a head cold and sharing some advice about public meditation, cold-medicine prep, and rolling extra joints for the road.  —— Songs: “Hi-Five” by Angel Olsen (2014) and “There Ain’t Shit On T.V. Tonight” by Minutemen (1984) —— shytrying.tumblr.com 

This week’s extra special holiday episode features a great guest, Arzoo! We talk about what our suburb was like, how lonely we were in college, and our most embarrassing roommates and job interviews. Also, Arzoo won the prize bag on Doug Loves Movies a few months ago, so we talk about that. Arzoo’s web series The Comfort Zone is on YouTube!   ——  Songs: “Truth” by Alexander (2011) and “Don’t Tred” by Frankie Rose And The Outs (2010)  —— shytrying.tumblr.com

Wonder no longer! This week Gianna talks about how she started her podcast, shares quick tips on starting your own, and lists the individual shows and networks that inspired her most. There’s also a pretty cute zine that accompanies this podcast, available for sale at SHYTRYING.BIGCARTEL.COM  —— Song: “Metal Heart” (2004) by Pedro the Lion, “The Opening Year” (2006) by We Carry Thy Banner ——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM 

Tis the season for giving thanks and giving grief. Right on time, Gianna has more to say about anxiety. This episode is slightly darker, slightly more mental-illness-y than the others. Listen for descriptions of cognitive behavioral therapy, existential nightmares, choking in a restaurant bathroom and other no-good horrible things. —— Songs: “Herstory of Glory” (2005) by Do Make Say Think, “Ten Things” (2007) by Paul Baribeau —— SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM

Dom Cota is not just my boyfriend, he’s also the most gregarious and interesting dude I know. Listen to him clam up a bit when I turn the microphones on, but don’t fret, he quickly chills out and starts talking all about his favorite things: analog light shows, street art, psych rock, travel, human interaction and having a shy podcaster girlfriend. —— Songs: “Keep In The Dark” (2014) by Temples, “Red Planet” (2014) by Alvvays——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM!

Join me and my lovely lady friend Julie as we discuss female friendship and how we got over the ex-boyfriend we have in common. We talk girl talk, jealousy, pastries, patriarchy and collage-art. ——Songs: “Lauren Marie” (2009) by Girls, “How Far We’ve Come” (2012) by La Sera——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM

In the second edition of Gianna’s Book Club your nerdy hostess discusses two more books she read without being forced to by any teacher-types… The Marriage Plot (2011) by Jeffrey Eugenides centers around a college-aged-love-triangle between an adorable English major and two smart dudes. She bonds with one of the smart dudes in a Semiotics course that assigns Roland Barthes’ A Lover’s Discourse (1978). Gi talks about both books! ——Songs:  “I’m Alive” (1965) by The Hollies, “Hospital” (1972) by The Modern Lovers——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM

Is being shy making you miserable? Do you hate your friends because of the way they make you feel?… Along the same thought-line as last month’s “Giannalogue on Shyness,” this week I’m talking about how to be a shy person and not a miserable person… ——Songs: “I Am Always The One Who Calls” (1999) by Pedro The Lion, “I Am The Cosmos” (1992) by Chris Bell——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM

My buddy Jason has been my buddy since high school Journalism class where we wrote for The Pomegranate newspaper, and mostly just watching funny YouTube videos on school computers. I had a blast talking to Jason about our high school art teacher, graphic design, video games, Disneyland rides, Club 33’s tragic remodel, Pepsi vs. Coke, etc… Great great great episode. Check out JASONCRYER.COM for t-shirts/posters/totes and general info.——Songs: “This Protector” (2001) by The White Stripes,  “Sleep Walk” (1959) by Santo & Johnny——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM. 

Another classic Giannalogue from your best friend in the podcast universe, Gi. Your host cracks her precious exterior to reveal the lone-wolf/loner within. Hark, shy girls and shy boys, there is nothing to be ashamed of! Enjoy your self alone…——Songs: “Some Time Alone, Alone” (2012) by Melody’s Echo Chamber, “Born Secular” (2005) by Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins——SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM