The Inciting Incident Podcast

Support this channel at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastDINNER WITH THE BINARIES - An AudioplayWritten and Edited by Marissa Alexa McCoolStarring:Giovannie Espiritu - AlisonMarissa McCool - HeidiAri Stillman - LoganMurphie McCool - OllieDon Ford Jr. - Matt Amy Withawhy - DawnTony Opelt - SamSUMMARYWhen Heidi's favorite teacher from high school dies, she's forced to confront her past in deciding whether or not to attend the funeral. Will anyone recognize her since her transition? Will the same people who tormented her back then also be there? Will the one who got away know who she is? And, how will her polyamorous, non-binary communist roommates half her age react to her decision? A Northern Minnesota comedy will see where Heidi's new journey takes her when worlds collide against the norms, the expectations of society, and the gender binary as a whole.Artwork by Murphie McCoolSpecial thanks to:Tim Wick Alice Eve CohenThe Midnight who supports fans using their music on streaming platforms in art. Opening Theme: "The Years (Prologue) Instrumental"Main/Love Theme: "WeMoveForward"

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastWaking up to having a ruler that isn't actively trying to kill you may be a low bar, but it's one that was finally crossed on Wednesday, and that's worth pointing out. Music by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolRanting off the top of my head for various reasons, be it dicknosing masks or people assuring us everything is going to be fine.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTaking questions from the listener group. Don't know where the listener group is? Why it's right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagooh

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastLive thoughts as of 11-6-20 at 8AM CST.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, Marissa spends most of the episode hyper-fangirling as she interviews Giovannie Espiritu, who played Gin in Dyke Central, among many other productions. Follow Giovannie @giospirit2 on Insta, @giospirit on Twitter. www.GiovannieEspiritu.comwww.imdb.me/giovannieespirituMusic by Shelley SegalListener Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagooh

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, Rissy welcomes back multiple-time guest and podcast host Noah Lugeons to talk about his new book, "Outbreak: A Crisis of Faith." https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic-ebook/dp/B08KWN3VKFHost of the Scathing Atheist, God Awful Movies, Skepticrat, and Citation Needed podcasts.https://www.news4jax.com/vote-2020/2020/10/16/1st-transgender-woman-to-run-for-florida-senate-dies-of-cancer/Music by Shelley Segal

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Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolOn this episode, Marissa welcomes a performer with whom she shared the stage on September 22nd's "Parody in Blue" event, Marissa Hecker. Marissa contributed two wonderful political parody songs, she can sing, she can do video editing, and she's an amazing human being. It took four different media to get this call connected technologically, and it was all still worth it.Marissa H on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEAHFfhDGPELwh2pJ6TmIwMarissa H on Twitter - @merisahackParody in Blue featuring both Marissas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II5c6pvxK_oMusic by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCool. Also look for Cleat Sheets, debuting soon on this Spreaker channel! This week, Moose and Erin join us to talk about their new podcast about women's football, Cleat Sheets. Marissa will be producing this show and helping it get off the ground.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTake a break, relax, and come hang out with me in Northern Minnesota. On the lake, in the forest, on the dock at night, this is a compilation of hopefully relaxing sounds of waves, birds, and even a wolf howling at the moon. Music by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, Dr. Mac joins us for mostly waxing nostalgic about their friendship, but also some issue they wanted to discuss. https://linktr.ee/macp_clinicMusic by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast This is a response piece to my favorite comedian as well as someone to whom I can relate on very specific multiple levels. If you want to hear what I'm responding to, check out Rhea Butcher's podcast "Three Swings" episode 97.Music by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastAll the TWs: CPTSD, sui, mental illness, psych hospital, leaving religion, etc.The conclusion of Rich's story about the after-effects of the previous two episodes. What a journey.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolPart two of three with Rich on his journey out of the church and a rather unfortunate incident.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, we have part one of the three part story of Rich, a former Pentecostal pastor turned atheist podcaster of "Living After Faith." Born in Marshall, Texas and drawn into the church by lovebombing, this story sets up his involvement and eventual departure from the pastorship. Strong TW for religious trauma. Music by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolLast night, I interviewed returning guest, former Minnesota Vikings star, and author of "Otaku" Chris Kluwe. We mostly talked about current events, history, and the terrifying nature of the way things are progressing. Then some news hit today, and... well... This is coming out early for a reason. Follow Chris at @chriswarcraftMusic by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, old friend and host of the show "Atheist Wine Down" on YouTube, Jen Aldrich comes back to hang out with Rissy in what felt like cutting it short at 65 minutes of hanging out and reliving the podcast panel at NaNoCon. Music by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolCrossover with my Fargo review show, here's the description: This week, we take a break from episodes to interview our friend from season one, Tom Musgrave, who played Bo Munk from the insurance shop. Over the time he was generous enough to give us, we discuss living in the Midwest, growing and learning about certain issues, Minneapolis then and now, current events, and of course, a few Fargo anecdotes. We really hope you enjoy this, it took six months to finally happen. Thanks Donnie G!

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Vanessa Lee Nic joins us to talk about her journey as the mother of a trans kid and how she became an activist supporting the trans community. https://www.facebook.com/VanessaLeeNicMusic by Shelley SegalListener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagoohMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/m0602071/shop?asc=u#profile

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or PayPal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, Anais joins us to tell hir story of online roleplaying in the days of AOL, and the research hir has been doing about it since.Edited by Murphie McCoolMusic by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastCW: Domestic abuse, jail(Yes, I know the episode is one later than the number. This was recorded before Mandisa's interview was pre-empted.)This week, Ashley joins us to talk about the time she went to jail for being on the receiving end of domestic abuse and fighting back. She tells her story in explicit detail, including her stay in the jail over a weekend. Music by Shelley SegalEdited by Murphie McCoolListener Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagooh/

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolOn this episode, Chris tells us her story about growing up in a cult and ending up at Ground Zero on 9/11, as well as what she's done in local activism since. Strong TW.Music by Shelley SegalEdited by Murphie McCoolNo Forks Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noforkskitchen/Listener Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iitcagooh/Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/m0602071/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolEpisodes 210-220 were recorded in advance, and within a week of each other. Given the situation of the world right now, I felt it necessary to not only have a long conversation with Mandisa, but to pre-empt the currently scheduled episodes by a week for this one. If you've followed the show even a little bit, you'll know Mandisa as a wonderful woman, the founder of Black Nonbelievers, an organizer, an atheist, a powerful speaker, an activist, and an amazing giver of hugs. This conversation will hopefully help us learn more about organizing, the systemic oppression and violence that black people face and have been facing for a long time in this country, and how to balance conversations with when to speak up and when to listen. And, if you can, donate to Black Nonbelievers. I made a donation before this episode. You should too. : https://blacknonbelievers.com/donate/A list of Black Owned, Independent Bookstores: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php10 Black-Owned Online Bookstores to Support: https://afrotech.com/10-black-owned-online-bookstores-to-support-while-at-homeThe Minneapolis Police Union Chief Pivots to Us: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/06/minneapolis-police-union-chief-blames-trans-people-citys-budget-woes/?fbclid=IwAR0r4WUOVLKTlKAvva1VUKMjTiwypbFq8mIVqf4uxM3n6yfN446lWHqOWd8#.XtgHgkDlzGY.facebookFollow Jeremiah Ellison on Twitter @Jeremiah4NorthMinneapolis City Council Considers Disbanding the Police - http://www.citypages.com/news/minneapolis-city-council-members-consider-disbanding-the-police/570993291?fbclid=IwAR2IlGQEEa2FgIMa43aK9OWxq65RcQ8AiabrQRoFNAl_MlOfminXWbB5v4EJim Crow of the North PBS documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWQfDbbQv9EHistory of Racial Covenants - www.mappingprejudice.orgAlix Jules - Twitter @Alix331"The Humanists in the Hood" by Sikivu Hutchinson https://www.magersandquinn.com/product_info?products_id=86386204&isbn_id=11052618"When Colorblindness Isn't the Answer" by Anthony Pinn https://www.magersandquinn.com/product_info?products_id=4274445&isbn_id=9131837"Holy Hierarchy: The Religious Roots of Racism" by Jeremiah Camara https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Hierarchy-Religious-Racism-America/dp/B083CN61VP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7C7UWRNPW5WS&dchild=1&keywords=holy+hierarchy+the+religious+roots+of+racism+in+america&qid=1591540406&s=instant-video&sprefix=Holy+Hier%2Cinstant-video%2C165&sr=1-1"Black Freethinkers: A History of African American Secularism" by Christopher Cameron https://www.magersandquinn.com/product_info?products_id=4984011&isbn_id=10827039"The Ebony Exodus Project" by Candace Gorham https://www.magersandquinn.com/product_info?products_id=3120405&isbn_id=6622912This episode was edited by Murphie McCoolThe music is by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolOn this episode, Alexandria joins us to talk about their experiences of being raised as a Puerto Rican, the machismo of the culture, and the contradiction of rules and expectations depending on the situation. Theme by Shelley Segal

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolThis week, Liv joins us for her story of growing up in an unstable environment as well as her gender journey. Music by Shelley SegalEdited by Murphie McCool

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast or paypal.me/RissyMcCoolInciting is back! Our return story is about Eliza's journey of fulfillment, self-discovery, recovery, and learning themselves. Strong TW for some of the content. Theme song is by Shelley SegalEdited by Murphie McCoolI miss Bethany too.

This is unfortunately the last episode of this show. It may be rebranding and changing under a different name for a solo show, but for now, this is the end of the line.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis is an essay about realizing the pleasure I used to take in hating and analyzing what brought that about.https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-our-wedding-and-travel-for-skepticon?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Marissa sits down with Shannon Gibney, who was gracious enough to invite Marissa into her home, and they discuss their backgrounds, teaching, her book See No Color, and writing in general. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, we talk about media that has been empowering, and whether or not it has aged well.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastBethany returns to the show, as our regular episodes have returned after a much needed vacation.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastA response/rant to this article: https://www.villagevoice.com/2014/08/06/ask-andrew-w-k-my-dad-is-a-right-wing-asshole/?fbclid=IwAR2ICfqo09iKJ7ca6J7IRqhaaTk-g7hyEM2NNIerBF2lMuzmKVURF55CQ4E

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis episode, Rissy sits down with playwright MFA graduate from Augsburg, Ned Dougherty, who took Greek plays and wrote about toxic masculinity with them.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastTwenty five years ago, five people spent a Saturday in Detention and they thought it changed their lives. They have hardly seen each other since then. Has it been too long or not long enough?https://www.minnesotafringe.org/2019-show-information/the-lunch-bunchCome see the show if you're in the Twin Cities area! Written by Tim WickDirected by Jami NewstromDawn KrosnowskiClaire Samuel PoppenBrian Matt AllexBender Angela FoxAllison Marissa Alexa McCoolHeidihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L88iisDDH4k&app=desktop&fbclid=IwAR13Vk0yPahteiR1RHUkD90MhAeIJI3PJ_j5gYBC6v012u4u5zDNQ0FNoiE

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Rissy interviews author and professor Heidi Czerwiec, who both has published amazing work and dealt with RWNJs including The Blaze. www.heidiczerwiec.comThe theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastA nostalgic episode for both Inciting Incident and Bethany from Is This Reel Life as we review Fargo, Season 1.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/qafWe weren't able to release an episode this week, but we can release a preview of Marissa's speaking gig at the upcoming Skepticon. This speech was the beginnings of what is now the basis of Marissa's speech as well as her Master's Thesis, and took place at the FreeThought Alliance convention in Lakewood, CA in 2018.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, it's a bit more avant-garde than usual. As a person who is sensory sensitive, especially to sounds, big crowds, and other things, I attempted to recreate my experience of attending Pride, and what it's like to be overwhelmed by the chaos when you can't focus on a particular sound, you're feeling claustrophobic in a big crowd, and everything gets to be too much. Special thanks to Callie Wright for the help.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, returning champion Jesse Dollemore from "I Doubt It With Dollemore" returns to the show to hang out with Rissy and Bethany. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Rissy and Bethany discuss the current goings on and also reflect on the three-year anniversary of Pulse, and how little has changed or improved since then. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Bethany and I catch up on current events, including the latest embarrassments from 45 and the Boston straight pride march which is somehow a thing.The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.Contact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, Rissy and Bethany welcome Rissy's former classmate, UPenn grad, and star of the film Summer of 8, Nick Marini. They discuss Nick's background, his experience at UPenn, and pursuing his lifelong dream of being an artist. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5913155/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.The closing music is written and performed by Nate MyersContact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, we welcome in friend, comic artist, and activist Gretchen Koch, and we discuss recent goings on in the reproductive rights movement and atheist communities, being tone-policed online, and Gretchen's webcomic Giant If, which can be found at giantif.comhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/such-as-it-has-25999950https://yellowhammerfund.org/?fbclid=IwAR2vkKVmjkXKYtIOEHLEb84wf_sRlpGpiuOmAox-koqx3kw0z3IZt7fTLMIThe theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.The closing music is written and performed by Nate MyersContact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @ISquaredPod @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

This week, on our 190th (!) episode, we discuss what I didn't even have to ask Bethany if we were gonna talk about this week. https://yellowhammerfund.org/?fbclid=IwAR2vkKVmjkXKYtIOEHLEb84wf_sRlpGpiuOmAox-koqx3kw0z3IZt7fTLMIhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/abortion-laws-states.html?fbclid=IwAR0VUOEnqGUEurElDk6vfJV-O-EkLXtNsF7gvmzwnVduGMwAZ6K3IwQJ-1chttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/flynn-told-mueller-people-tied-trump-congress-tried-obstruct-probe-n1006666?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR0DEwYagIOcOUonxqwxLS9izL17Ff2-h0HPaZ8SzP467pk9d0UIiCMTf0Yhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/flynn-told-mueller-people-tied-trump-congress-tried-obstruct-probe-n1006666?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR12eLnncKmxNEn5uVkD0lQS0S98Yk3FsGumVk18-mbP-GGEpkBdnlQFIWoThe theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.The closing music is written and performed by Nate MyersContact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastIn this episode... Yeah, laws apparently don't matter at all anymore.

Support this podcast at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastRissy and Bethany talk about anti-Millennial punchlines and sentiments after catching up with how you don't have to follow laws if you're certain people. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.The closing music is written and performed by Nate MyersContact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast

Support this show at patreon.com/incitingincidentpodcastThis week, we catch up on the events of the day before Bethany spends the second half bringing up how MLMs are rooted in and encourage predatory behavior. The theme music is written and performed by Shelley Segal and was used with permission.The closing music is written and performed by Nate MyersContact the show at incitingincidentpodcast@gmail.com, on Twitter @RisMcCool @BethanyLFutrell @SheTalksAtheism, on Facebook facebook.com/incitingincidentpodcast