SYMPTMS of a Creative Mind

Zebrana shares some thoughts about her upcoming Hysterectomy surgery. End track is "I'm The Asshole" by Zebrana BastardMusic used in the episode: Intro: I'm The Asshole by Zebrana BastardZebrana Bastard on Patreon Zebrana Bastard Website Zebrana Bastard on Youtube Zebrana Bastard on Facebook Zebrana Bastard on Bandcamp Zebrana Bastard on Instagram Zebrana Bastard on Twitter Show Sponsor: Becka Makes Buttons, LLCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

Najah Monique Todd is a pillar of the Tacoma Community, a master hair artist at Embellish Multispace Salon, a plus size model, globe trotter, and half of the duo that is the 90's pop influenced Tacoma band, known as Mirrorgloss. In this episode, we cover her recently established love for traveling and how impossible it isn't (even if you have to go it alone), keeping yourself safe in a Covid world and how important self-care and self-love is, especially amidst the chaos of a world grappling with racism head on. Najah also shares her thoughts on police violence, while recalling her own story of being arrested after calling the cops to help her in a domestic violence situation, and how betrayed she felt as a woman when the female officer threatened to book her for resisting arrest if she continued to cry.Through every dip and dive, in true Najah style, she embraces the good in all of these experiences, and shares how right now, America is loving itself, because you can't make a real change until you've looked into the darkness and purged it at the core. Najah is a strong, beautiful, and powerful woman, and it's an honor to give her a platform to share a snippet of her life with my listeners as she talks about her music and her life."Love yourself in the truest form possible." - Najah Monique ToddMusic from the show:Intro clip: I'm The Asshole by Zebrana BastardEnd track: Fantasy by MirrorglossLinks from the show:Follow Najah on InstagramSewell Trips - Travel The World, starting with the Dominican Republic, one of Najah's favorite travel planners that works with a payment plan that fits your budget, and also builds trips focused on helping African American women to see the world.Sewell Trips on FacebookEmbellish Multispace Salon - Book your hair appointment with Najah!Big Girlz move - Najah's Workout programMirrorgloss - Najah's music project with her bestie, Del Brown.Mirrorgloss WebsiteMirrorgloss on BandCampMirrorgloss on FacebookMirrorgloss on InstagramMirrorgloss on SpotifyZebrana Bastard LinksZebrana Bastard on Patreon Zebrana Bastard Website Zebrana Bastard on Youtube Zebrana Bastard on Facebook Zebrana Bastard on Bandcamp Zebrana Bastard on Instagram Zebrana Bastard on Twitter Show Sponsor: Becka Makes Buttons, LLCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

Stephen Gibb is a heavy metal musician who has played in many bands, including Black Label Society, Crowbar, Kingdom of Sorrow, Saigon Kick, and before Covid struck, had been spending time accompanying his father, Barry Gibb, on tours.In 2011, Stephen offered me a chair on one of the lowest days in my life. Almost ten years later, we take an hour or so to share our struggles with addiction and our love for a life worth living in sobriety. Connection is a powerful gift, and you never know where it might one day lead.In this episode, the "Prince of Disco" (I found out 4 days prior to recording that he is the son of a Beegee) tells me about learning how to take accountability for himself and making better choices in a sober life, getting kicked out of Black Label Society, a relapse that almost took his life, and a web series scheduled to launch in July called "Addiction Walks" accompanied by the podcast "Addiction Talks".Please know that for anyone out there suffering with addiction, you truly are not alone in your struggle, and there is a thread of kindness that exists among those of us in recovery who are more than happy to help weave you into the tapestry of a beautiful, sober life.Tracks:Intro: 'I'm The Asshole' by Zebrana BastardEnd Track: 'Easier Now' by Stephen Gibb (unreleased track for an upcoming solo album)Stephen Gibb Links:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeOther LinksSunrise Detox Center Becka Makes ButtonsZebrana Bastard LinksWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

This episode starts with a piece of one of Dr. Martin Luther King's Speeches. In the archives, the clip was called "Something Happening". It ends with one of my favorite bands that doesn't exist anymore, SuperNothing from Kent, WA. The song is called Facetime.In between, you have my own thoughts and opinions as to what is currently happening in the world. I'll have a guest with me next episode to discuss the process of recovery as we share our own stories of struggle, how we met, and why connection is so important.Here's the link to the audio clip for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Here's how you can download the rest of the SuperNothing album, Life We Chose.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

Ethan is a guitarist and founding member of Portland based metal band, Unholy Crown. He and I have been friends since our mid teens. We partied together in our youth and supported each other in our recovery paths as adults. His addiction to heroin led him to almost a decade of incarceration, where he began taking college courses that would later pave the way for his life after prison.In this episode, we cover D&D, music recording gear, how Covid-19 has helped shape the current state of his band and their goals for the future, life after addiction, going after a bachelors in music, and the importance of tackling relationship issues and goals as a "team" with your significant other.Music used in the episode:Intro: I'm The Asshole by Zebrana BastardEnding Track: Kalashnikov by Unholy CrownLINKS from the Show:Unholy Crown on BandcampUnholy Crown on YoutubeUnholy Crown on FacebookAx fx 2 (Bias Music Tech Link)Zebrana Bastard on PatreonZebrana Bastard WebsiteZebrana Bastard on YoutubeZebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on BandcampZebrana Bastard on InstagramZebrana Bastard on TwitterShow Sponsor:Becka Makes Buttons, LLCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

(New Episode out every other Wednesday)Michelle is one of the kindest and most compassionate women I've ever met. She is the lead singer of Le Saboteur, with roots deep into the Seattle Underground. Every project she's ever touched turns heads, and for as talented as she is, she's equally humble. Due to Covid-19, plans to interview before her upcoming album release tour got halted, and the conversation I had originally wanted to do with her transformed into what we have here...something very real and raw as we tackle radical compassion after heinous crimes against animals, humanity, and our planet. I wasn't fully prepared for the conversation, but whenever unprepared in life, we still carry on.Trigger Warnings: Religion, Sexual Assault, Global Warming, Animal Cruelty, Police Brutality, Mental HealthIntro song: "I'm the Asshole" by Zebrana BastardEnd Track: "Tightrope" by Le SaboteurALL THE LINKS:Le Saboteur WebsiteLe Saboteur on BandcampLe Saboteur on InstagramClimate Change NasaClimate Change and WildlifeFarm SanctuaryScience-based diet information resourceFeral Cat InfoBird Conservation & CatiosZebrana Bastard WebsiteZebrana Bastard on BandcampZebrana Bastard on YoutubeThis episode is directly supported by Patrons on Patreon.com/zerbanabastardSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

The multi-talented musician, promoter, tour junkie, and lover of the beautiful kitteh Ms. Olive Oil, Jesse Kenneth Cotu Williams joins us for the first visual episode of the podcast to discuss some of his projects, the pop-punk wrestling collective, The Randy Savages, and his latest EP release, I tried. Jesse has toured with the Vampirates, Boss' Daughter, and more, while being fully integrated into the Santa Cruz music scene as a longstanding promoter for The Blue Lagoon in Santa Cruz.Watch the episode on YouTubeDuring the interview, we get a cameo from Nick Carroll of The Randy Savages and another from Mat Weir, freelance journalist for Good Times Santa Cruz. The Randy Savages on Band CampGood Times Santa CruzAs the interview progresses over discussions about the importance of art and music, the lines begin to blur between guest and host as Zebrana and Jesse talk about various experiences throughout their lives on the road on through their musical journeys, including touching on some hard subjects Zebrana has never covered before in one of the key elements that lead her to sobriety.I hope you enjoy the show...now onto the links!!!Intro song clipZebrana Bastard - "I'm The Asshole"End TrackJesse Kenneth Cotu Williams - "I Tried" Voted Best Records - Official Music VideoJesse on PatreonJesse on FacebookJesse on TwitterJesse on InstagramJesse on YouTubeJesse on Bandcamp - Voted Best Records***Listen to the new Jesse Kenneth Cotu Williams album on:iTunesGooglePlaySpotifyApple Music******Zebrana Bastard on:Patreon (great way to support the show!)FacebookWebsiteYoutubeInstagramThis episode is sponsored by the awesome people who support my Patreon. If you like what I'm doing, it only takes $1 a month to subscribe!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

"So presently we've come to see that for Rainbows, you need Rain." - Citizen FishInstead of hosting an interview, Zebrana Bastard reads two stories of finding hope in dark places from her memoir.Bullet of Sobriety - A short story about how her Uncle's Suicide led to her finding lasting sobriety.Believe in Rainbows - A story about seeking out rainbows in the seemingly dark places and never giving up on finding a better way to live.Music used in this episode:Intro- I'm The Asshole by Zebrana BastardEnd Track: Break Into a Run/Rainbows by Citizen FishHuge thank you to Dick Lucas from Citizen Fish for granting me permission to use their song. You should download it and any other song that resonates with you from this band. They are amazing.https://citizenfish.bandcamp.com/If you like my stories, you can find more from my memoir, poems, lyrics, and pieces of fiction on my Patreon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

In this continuation from episode six (Don't Fuck with Horses), we cover a lot of hard learned lessons which leads to stressing why self-care is so incredibly important.After being diagnose with breast cancer at 31, Butterfly essentially shut down, and would not accept the news until seven years later when she was forced to face her disease or die. Instead of using chemo and other toxic methods commonly used in the United States to treat her cancerous body, she turned towards forms of alternative medicine from China, India, and a certain type of mushroom commonly used as a treatment for cancer in Japan.We talk about her methods of recovery, maintaining health, and learning how to negotiate space within her body to successfully live with Lymes disease. We also touch on how shedding toxic relationships with friends and family is not only okay, but necessary, reaping the benefits of the energy you put into the world, and thoughts on self care.We delve into distrust of the government, thoughts and opinions on human nature, and dropped some love for Maya Angelou, an incredible woman, author, and poet. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did recording it.Music used in this episode:Intro: "I'm The Asshole" By Zebrana BastardEnd Track: "Place For Pause" co-composed/recorded by A. Fiddle-Hooper & John GreyPiano: John Grey, Cello: A. Fiddle-HooperLINKSA.Fiddle-Hooper Website https://fiddlehooper.com/A. Fiddle-Hooper on FacebookA. Fiddle-Hooper on YoutubeReading Material on Maitake MushroomZebrana Bastard Website www.zebranabastard.netZebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on InstagramThis episode is sponsored by contributers on Zebrana Bastard's Patreon and byBecka Makes Buttons websiteBecka Makes Buttons on FacebookBecka Makes Buttons on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

The woman I sit down with is Butterfly Fiddle-Hooper, a bi-racial, classically trained violinist, who has been honing her craft for well over thirty years. The first guest I'd never known prior. She is the first documented person to hula-hoop while playing the fiddle and is also a cancer survivor, who has successfully lived with Lymes Disease for over 10 years.I am grateful for the time she shared with me as we covered a variety of topics from growing up as a half black and half white child among a racist and "prestigious" equestrian family in the desert of Reno, Nevada, to turning her back on horses, falling in love with the fiddle, and learning how to dance for this moment and this moment alone. Within' the experience shared between us, we tackle heavy subjects such as varying degrees of abuse, relationship endings, death, definitions of family, inspiration behind the music, and embracing the inevitable changes in life, I hope you can find a message of hope as we share a bit about ourselves on the paths on self discovery. We got lost in conversation, so this episode will be split into two parts.Music used in this episode:Intro: "I'm The Asshole" By Zebrana BastardEnd Track: "Heart Beat" composed/recorded by A. Fiddle-HooperPiano: Megumi Otsuka, Violin: A. Fiddle-HooperRecorded Live: Academie of Music, Vienna, Austria, 2012LINKSA.Fiddle-Hooper Website https://fiddlehooper.com/A. Fiddle-Hooper on Facebook A. Fiddle-Hooper on YoutubeSiren's Rain (the link to how we found eachother) https://www.sirensrain.com/Zebrana Bastard Website www.zebranabastard.netZebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on InstagramThis episode is sponsored by contributers on Zebrana Bastard's Patreon and byBecka Makes Buttons websiteBecka Makes Buttons on FacebookBecka Makes Buttons on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

Sherrie Mayes Vineyard is responsible for Urban Unglued Freaks and Fae, a series of yearly vending events that take place all around Western Washington. What sets her apart is that everything she does is for the love of the artists she finds. She doesn't make money off the events she puts on, and it truly is a labor of love. The work she does extends beyond the events she puts on and into hosting live meetings as well as an online Facebook group that exists just to help vendors learn, grow, and be the best they can be. In this podcast, we dive into why she started Urban Unglued, her passion for encouraging weirdos to be their best selves, and the community that she's built from all of it. We also cover what sets her apart from other vendor coordinators and how you can be a part of this community, if vending in Western Washington is something you're into or may be trying to get into.Music used in this episode:Intro: "I'm The Asshole" by Zebrana BastardEnd track: Secret Unreleased Song by Jesse Kenneth Cotu Williams and friendsJesse also has a new album out now called "I Tried", which you should definitely check out.LINKS from the show:Captain Slinky's Weird Lamps on FacebookUrban Unglued Freaks and Fae on Facebook for upcoming eventsUrban Unglued Freaks and Fae on InstagramThe Bazaarists on Facebook (great networking hub for any vendors in Western WashingtonZebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on InstagramZebrana Bastard WebsiteZebrana Bastard on Patreon (support the show)Becka Makes Buttons Website(Sponsor of this show, and great place for custom buttons)Becka Makes Buttons on FacebookBecka Makes Buttons on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

What's it like to tour after cancer?Always amazing, always humble, always kind. The wonderful Molly Mess of San Diego punk band, Some Kind of Nightmare, joins me on this episode to talk about her battle with breast cancer, the aftermath of a double mastectomy, life on the road after, connecting with fans, and more. Molly Mess, and her husband Chy Mess have been on the road for 6 years together, in a band for 14 years, and have celebrated over 17 years of love and friendship. There's a strength that shines throughout their lives and in their music. It's a rare but beautiful thing when you find someone willing to tackle everything that life brings on.Band Bio (Taken from FaceBook): The American punk rock band, Some Kind of Nightmare, has brought amazing energy, raw sound, and a strong stage presence with them everywhere they perform. In 2013 they quit their jobs, threw out everything they owned, hit the road, and never looked back. The three piece group continues to take on the nation with their message of overcoming struggle and modern social issues, while gaining support and momentum along the way.Music used on the show:Intro: 'I'm The Asshole' looped clip by Zebrana BastardEnd Track: "Driven Red" by Some Kind of Nightmare***LINKS***Some Kind of Nightmare on FacebookSome Kind of Nightmare on BandcampSome Kind of Nightmare on YouTubeSome Kind of Nightmare Tour ScheduleSome Kind of Nightmare on InstagramCancer Is Not Funny (It's Hillarious) blogspotBlast Off Vintage (Salem, OR Clothing shop & Venue)Zebrana Bastard on Patreon (support the show)Zebrana Bastard WebsiteZebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on InstagramBecka Makes Buttons, LLC (Show Sponsor)Becka Makes Buttons on FacebookSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

New episode released every other Wednesday.Bradley Petrovich is a painter from Tacoma, WA. He is also the front man for punk band, 13 Scars, and the one man comedy act, Evil Tedd. He's going to be releasing a book soon, a mémoire called The Last Laugh. (Edit: Book was released Jan. 25th, 2020 see link below to get your copy)This episode dives into some heavy shit from police brutality to a murder that took place in Orting, WA, in Spring of 2018. Some of the stuff we cover is in the book, some of it isn't, but over all, it's part of the wild ride that can only be told by the man who lived it, Bradley Petrovich.Other topics touched on in this episode; the root of real power, connecting through art and music, owning your shit and accepting the core of who you are, Einstein and our place in the universe, life as a touring musician, an archive of 90's music gold, jaded views on love and it's opposition, vultures that look like people, and staying calm in the midst of chaos one painting at a time.Sounds used in this episode:Intro loop: "I'm the Asshole" by Zebrana BastardComedy clip: "Some Chick" by Evil TeddEnding track: "Guess Again" by Sizzlepig (earlier collaboration between Brad and Dick Bundy)LINKS:Buy Brad's Book, available on Kindle and PaperbackBrad's Blog on WordPress (Regular posts, stay updated on when the book drops)Bradley Petrovich on FacebookEvil Tedd on YouTube13 Scars on FacebookA Murder in Orting, WAZebrana Bastard on Patreon (Great way to Support the show)Zebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard WebsiteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

New episode released every other Wednesday.Lisa Al-Hakim is the Director of Operations at The People's Harm Reduction Alliance in Seattle, WA. On her Facebook, she describes herself as a motorcycle riding, punk rock loving, record obsessed,feminist minded, middle eastern harm reductionist. I have always known her to be a woman of passion, driven by her beliefs and directly backing up those beliefs with action. On this episode we cover her work with the People's Harm Reduction Alliance in Seattle, a health care center with a needle exchange program, and we also touch on an upcoming webinar she is a part of, and some other projects she's lending her hands and her voice to.Music used in this episode:Intro: "I'm The Asshole" by Zebrana BastardEnd track: "Stand and be Heard" by 13 ScarsAll links associated with this episode and this podcast:Lisa Al-Hakim on FacebookPeople's Harm Reduction Alliance WebsitePeople's Harm Reduction Alliance on FacebookIdaho Harm Reduction Project WebsiteIdaho Harm Reduction Project on FacebookResistencia Coffee (Where Lisa is hosting monthly classes, Starting January 23rd, 2020)Demonstrating Drug Use & Work Balance Webinar (2pm-3:30pm EST Jan. 28, 2020 This is a world wide event, so sign up now, as spots are filling up quickly.)Zebrana Bastard on FacebookZebrana Bastard on Patreon (Great way to support the show)Zebrana Bastard WebsiteThis show is sponsored by all the people who support my Patreon. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)

New episode released every other Wednesday.Zebrana Bastard interviews Gardening Angel, covering topics from Squirrel behaviors to giving Corporate America the finger, quitting your job to embrace artistic outlets, carving out creative space both physically and emotionally, administering self care, and what they do to make their lives feel more fulfilled overall.Music Tracks used:Intro: Looped intro from "I'm The Asshole" By Zebrana BastardOutro: "Sidewalk" by Zebrana Bastard featuring Gardening Angel on backing vocals and guitarBoth songs can be found on the album "Clearing Out The Wreckage" by Zebrana Bastard, available on Bandcamp.LINKS!!!Gardening Angel on PatreonGardening Angel on InstagramSquirrels and modern societyZebrana Bastard on PatreonZebrana Bastard on InstagramZebrana Bastard on TwitterZebrana Bastard of FacebookZebrana Bastard WebsiteZebrana Bastard on BandcampZebrana Bastard on SoundcloudBecka Makes Buttons, LLCSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/zebranabastard)