The Swirl Podcast

It's been such a long time since I cracked this mic open. I plan on doing another podcast real soon to catch up and chat about what's been going on in this crazy world.In the meantime, I wanted to share a conversation I recently filmed with Ryan and William of Equitas Health, entitled “Black Fetish Energy: Stigma, Sex, and the Black Queer Man.” It's a really compelling look into what it is like to be a minority using dating apps and if you recall from our previous episodes, I never had a shortage of dating tales to share.So even if you aren't a member of the LGBT community, and hell, even if you are pasty, I think listening to other people's life experiences facilitates a little something called empathy and lord knows we need more of that!---The Swirl is produced, mixed and edited by Kodi Seaton.

This week, we have way too much fun with sex puns. Who will blush first? We also profess our love for sexy weather euphemisms and raunchy Netflix comedy. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Weekly Topic: A Listener Clapback leads to the first-ever Swirl sex playlist. We decide on a title.20:23 -- HERE FOR IT — Netflix's Lady Dynamite (Ruby's pick) / News anchor Blaine Stewart (Kodi's pick)26:52 -- Q&HEY — I'm invited to the reception, but not the wedding. Is this okay? (Kodi's pick)34:40 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I've never seen any life transformation that didn't begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.” -Elizabeth Gilbert (Ruby's pick)35:45 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://open.spotify.com/user/routinesnotresolutions/playlist/1E6XdUP3MT6SVuw4zxJi20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e65qtxfvdI&list=PL00pZWxLk6-FDNHWE5OeTyRfJVVABYSRdhttp://www.newnownext.com/gay-news-anchor-twitter-weather-pounding-inches-blaine-stewart/01/2018/http://www.jessicaonajourney.com/category/podcast/The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we review what Spotify claims were our favorite tracks of 2017. Which one of us had copious amounts of Dr. Dre? Plus, resolutions, random acts of kindness, and bras-Oh my! All that, plus the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Spotify “Best of the year” playlist / New Years discussion — Ensuring you kick off the new year with the right energy11:33 -- HERE FOR IT — Random Acts of Kindness (Ruby's pick) / “For A Bad Time Call Podcast” (Kodi's pick)17:30 -- Q&HEY — How Do You Tell A Friend To Put On A Bra? (Ruby's pick)23:03 -- THE GOOD WORD — ‘It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.' — Lena Horne (Kodi's pick)24:32 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Happy Holidays!

There are dealbreakers and then there are these things. Find out what makes us scream when confronted with the public behavior of other humans. Plus, Cat Person, Gabrielle Union, and when your family takes more than they give during the holidays. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / The app Cuddlr: What types of activities would you pay someone to do to you? / Discussing life dealbreakers: Our top 5 goes wild17:32 -- HERE FOR IT — Gabrielle Union's memoir, “We're Going to Need More Wine” (Kodi's pick) / The New Yorker article “Cat Person” (Ruby's pick)23:24 -- Q&HEY — I'm doing the cooking and all of the emotional lifting this holiday season (Kodi's pick)29:20 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I wish I could tell you it gets better, but it doesn't get better. You get better.” -Joan Rivers (Ruby's pick)29:50 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/09/24/i-tried-out-cuddlr-the-tinder-for-cuddling-and-all-i-got-was-severely-creeped-out/http://www.wnyc.org/story/gabrielle-union-death-sex-money/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/05/style/gabrielle-union-memoir.html?_r=0https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-personThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Are algorithms ruining your chances at true happiness? Plus, a fitbit for your junk, the Netflix documentary flavor of the week, and we debate if hating kids makes you a real grinch. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing the NYTimes.com article “An Algorithm Isn't Always the Answer”10:31HERE FOR IT — Sexual wearables? Would you wear a smart condom? (Kodi's pick) / Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (Ruby's pick)20:52Q&HEY — I don't want my friend's children in my home. Does that make me a grinch?27:30THE GOOD WORD — ‘No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.' — Maya Mendoza28:30SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/opinion/sunday/holidays-gifts-algorithms-online-dating.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2017/03/02/heres-a-smart-condom-that-tries-to-track-your-sexual-performance/#271ddc6327e4https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jim_and_andy_the_great_beyond_featuring_a_very_special_contractually_obligated_mention_of_tony_clifton/The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we discuss Andy Richter's tweets about depression, how not to baby your coworker, and our favorite holiday recipes! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / We break down comedian Andy Richter's Twitter message regarding depression and how important is is to just keep moving09:25 -- HERE FOR IT — The Kitchenista Chef Angela Davis (Ruby's pick) / Study: The personality types and behaviors of smart people (Kodi's pick)16:25 -- Q&HEY — My female colleague talks to men in a baby voice! How can I help to empower her?23:40 -- THE GOOD WORD — “Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadow will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman (Ruby's pick)24:40 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://twitter.com/AndyRichter/status/931555666447048704https://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/smart-people-behaviorsThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Kodi's shows up with another tale from the world of dating and has thoughts on deciding how you want to be loved. Plus, how Ruby gets zen before bed, what to do if you hate your future brother in law, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi's late night in the streets / Ruby gets glam / How do you want to be loved?16:10 -- HERE FOR IT — “Hair Nah” video game (Kodi's pick) / Calm app (Ruby's pick)22:50 -- Q&HEY — I don't like my sister's soon-to-be-fiancee30:06 -- THE GOOD WORD — “Every time we make the decision to love someone, we open ourselves to great suffering, because those we most love cause us not only great joy but also great pain. The greatest pain comes from leaving. When the child leaves home, when the husband or wife leaves for a long period of time or for good, when the beloved friend departs to another country or dies … the pain of the leaving can tear us apart. Still, if we want to avoid the suffering of leaving, we will never experience the joy of loving. And love is stronger than fear, life stronger than death, hope stronger than despair. We have to trust that the risk of loving is always worth taking.” — Henri J.M. Nouwen (Kodi's pick)31:53 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/if-youre-a-black-woman-whos-tired-of-white-people-askin-1820505693http://madamenoire.com/1005574/iyanla-explains-why-she-recently-ended-her-14-year-relationship/The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Kodi goes on a date and has no time to waste. Plus, we break down our feelings on the current news landscape of finding out people we respected are total trash. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Meghan Trainer blaccent slander / Kodi's latest date / What's an otter? Kodi breaks down the names of gay dating apps and gay types / Acountability and rape culture / Get Used to Losing Your Heroes25:15 -- HERE FOR IT — VOX: Calorie counts on menus are going to be mandatory in 2018 (Kodi's pick) / Truffles (Ruby's pick)34:35 -- Q&HEY — Shared spaces? People expect me to host them because I live in the city. Help!42:15 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I am not lucky. You know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don't call me lucky. Call me a badass.” ― Shonda Rhimes (Ruby's pick)43:48 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITS / OVERTIME (More on Kodi's date and why the world won't bend for you)ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:GQ: Get Used to Losing Your Heroes: https://www.gq.com/story/get-used-to-losing-your-heroesVOX: Calorie counts on menus are going to be mandatory in 2018 (Kodi's pick): https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/11/10/16623590/calorie-count-menus-mandatory-2018The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Kodi gives Ruby a pep talk after he speaks at high school. You need one, too? We've got you. Plus, terrible pizza does terrible things, a column on workplace harassment, and Q and Hey wants to undo the unfriending. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Adulting / Kodi visits his old high school for the first time in nearly twenty years and shares some learned lessons20:00 -- HERE FOR IT — Papa John's Gets Badly Burned In Twitter War With DiGiorno (Kodi's pick) / The Cut: The Things I Shrugged Off Then Horrify Me Now by Lizzie O'Leary (Ruby's pick)31:55 -- Q&HEY — I was de-friended online after my friend's wedding. What should I do?39:10 -- THE GOOD WORD — “When a flower doesn't bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” — Alexander den Heijer (Kodi's pick)40:00 SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/papa-john-digiorno-twitter-war_us_59fbcb4be4b0b0c7fa393cb5https://www.thecut.com/2017/11/lizzie-oleary-describes-sexual-harassment-in-journalism.htmlThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we talk sex toys to honor the dearly departed, "soaking," and the ultimate sadness that is the Kushner sex playlist. Plus, Bright Lights and a special hotline for the creeps in your life. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Glass blown dildos filled with cremation remains, the art of “Soaking” and the sad, sad sex playlist of the Trump/Kushner17:40 -- HERE FOR IT — “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds” (Ruby's pick) / New Hotline Will Text Back the Dudes You Don't Want to Talk To (Kodi's pick)27:25 -- Q&HEY — My significant other keeps asking for my “body count.” Is he being insecure?34:35 -- THE GOOD WORD — “If you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” —T.S. Eliot (Ruby's pick)35:10 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES MENTIONED IN EPISODEhttps://www.facebook.com/inthenow/videos/900561650094205/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jared-ivanka-trump-sex-playlist_us_59ee2a01e4b003385ac12415https://jezebel.com/would-you-have-sex-to-jared-and-ivankas-possible-21-m-1819875378http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/bright-lights-review-carrie-fisher-debbie-reynolds-hbo-1201949713/https://jezebel.com/new-hotline-will-text-back-the-dudes-you-dont-want-to-t-1819810779The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Ruby starts Twitter beef and goes mildly viral. Kodi has questions. Plus, we talk Questlove's Funky Spotify College Level Rap History Class, KFC's amusing social media tricks, and how to respond when someone is not minding their own bee's wax in a bar. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby's social media squabble with Amber Tamblyn and David Cross goes viral and begs the question: When it is time to apologize?27:00 -- HERE FOR IT — KFC's 11 Twitter friends are full of herbs and spices (Kodi's pick) / Questlove teaches Keith Olbermann about music (Ruby's pick)34:56 -- Q&HEY — Outdoor etiquette (Ruby's pick)41:34 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It's because of them I'm doing it myself.” ~Albert Einstein. (Kodi's pick)43:25 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODEhttps://www.gq.com/story/david-cross-apologyhttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-david-cross-doesnt-seem-to-get-about-his-racist-jokes_us_59e8e8fee4b0aa3f77dc7879https://jezebel.com/david-cross-addresses-charlyne-yis-accusations-of-racis-1819644333https://jezebel.com/amber-tamblyn-on-charlyne-yis-accusations-against-her-h-1819708168http://people.com/tv/amber-tamblyn-defends-david-cross-racism-allegation/http://www.vulture.com/2017/10/amber-tamblyn-believes-charlyne-yi-about-crosss-racist-joke.htmlhttps://www.eater.com/2017/10/20/16507600/kfcs-twitter-account-11-herbs-and-spiceshttp://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/10/18/558115295/why-questloves-201-song-playlist-for-keith-olbermann-is-bigger-than-hip-hopThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we reveal some life skills that may not translate well onto a resume, Armie Hammer's versatile dance moves, and Almost Like Praying. Plus, when to ditch a friend with loose lips and living in the moment! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: What skills don't translate on a resume?11:50 -- HERE FOR IT — Lin-Manuel Miranda's All-Star 'Almost Like Praying' (Ruby's pick) / Armie Hammer Shows He Can Dance to Anything (Kodi's pick)22:00 -- Q&HEY — My best friend is spilling all of my secrets. Help!30:55 -- THE GOOD WORD — Reyna Biddy (Ruby's pick)32:10 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSArticles mentioned in episode:http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7998587/lin-manuel-miranda-almost-like-praying-projected-debuthttps://hellogiggles.com/reviews-coverage/music/lin-manuel-miranda-is-asking-us-out-to-dance-with-his-new-salsa-mixtape/http://www.towleroad.com/2017/10/armie-hammer-dancing/The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

What do Gal Gadot, Reese's cups, White Women, & Peanut Butter all have in common? This episode. Plus, we try not to milkshake duck. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Maybe with some extra nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi, Gal Gadot and the sexualization of Reese's cups04:25 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — Caping for people too soon? Discussing the all around terribleness of the NFL's Cam Newton and reporter Jourdan Rodrigue19:00 -- HERE FOR IT — The Peanut Butter Sandwich ‘Hack'(Kodi's pick) / ‘Finding Your Roots' Season 4 (Ruby's pick)34:10 -- Q&HEY — I don't respect the guy I'm dating. What should I do?40:10 -- THE GOOD WORD — The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world. -Malcolm Gladwell41:10 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES DISCUSSED IN EPISODEGal Gadot Tries a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup for the First Time …The Reporter Cam Newton Insulted Apologizes For Her Racist TweetsDiana Ross: A Biography by J. Randy TaraborrelliThis Peanut Butter Sandwich ‘Hack' Is Causing Quite A Stir‘Finding Your Roots' Season 4 Premiere Reveals Larry David and Bernie Sanders are Related The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, a spirited debate over a presidential game of F, marry, kill, a discussion on emotional labor, and what happens when your dad comes out late in life. Plus, we love you, let us count the Waze and a sweet sixteen for Josie & the Pussycats! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Online life before the election / The presidential selfie leads to a game of “F*** Marry Kill”15:45 -- Discussing the article “Women Aren't Nags—We're Just Fed Up”24:53 -- HERE FOR IT — Waze & Spotify (Ruby) / Aaliyah, Beyoncé, and Left Eye Were Almost In Josie and the Pussycats (Kodi)35:20 -- Q&HEY — Am I TOO supportive of my dad after his coming out?42:20 -- THE GOOD WORD — John GreenLeaf Whittier (Ruby's pick)43:40 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSArticles discussed in episode:https://twitter.com/goodwalkspoiled/status/913450996688408576https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/14/spotify-and-waze-partner-to-play-music-and-navigate-seamlessly/http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a12063822/emotional-labor-gender-equality/https://jezebel.com/jennifer-hudson-throws-shoes-at-people-as-a-compliment-1819022419https://jezebel.com/aaliyah-beyonce-and-left-eye-were-almost-in-josie-and-1818879574The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we get caught with our pants off, drag rude people in the streets, & dish on never growing up. Plus, Lady Gaga, One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, & three's company with your ex. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing Ruby's tweet: “Chicken wings taste better with no pants.” #parenting / Kodi encounters “manslamming” from a dog walking woman11:37 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — Does adulthood suck? We discuss the study about teens who increasingly put off traditional markers of adulthood24:45 -- HERE FOR IT — Lady Gaga's doc Five Foot Two (Ruby) / Scaachi Koul's book One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter (Kodi)32:30 -- Q&HEY — Stuck in the Middle asks, “How can I get over my jealousy and move on?” (Ruby's pick)38:22 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers which can't be questioned.” — Richard Feynman (Kodi's pick)40:45 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODEhttp://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/167417/manslamming-experiment-personal-story#http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2017/09/20/Not-drinking-or-driving-teens-increasingly-put-off-traditional-markers-of-adulthood/stories/201709200116http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-lady-gaga-documentary-five-foot-two-20170920-story.html

This week, we see your twisted twitter likes and applaud. Plus, doughnuts, Cruel Intentions, and people who insist you work for free. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC — Ted Cruz, Armie Hammer and the perils of confusing your Tumblr for your Twitter16:55 -- HERE FOR IT — Curiosity Doughnuts (Ruby) / Cruel Intentions: The Musical (Kodi)25:34 -- Q&HEY — What is this, junior high? What to do when your grown ass friend wants you to do their homework for them.34:50 -- THE GOOD WORD36:48 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSArticles referenced in episode:The Juicy, Messy, Plump History of Plastic Surgery in HollywoodTed Cruz's Ex-Roommate Shares ‘Misery' Of Living With Him, After Porn Clip ‘Like'Armie Hammer is into rope bondage; probably doesn't realize we can see his Twitter likesCruel Intentions: The Musical will return to New YorkGoodfellas: F@#$ You, Pay MeRihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (Explicit)—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we sober up about about healthy ways to deal with life's rough spots and dish on how we use our professional voices to clapback at those less than ideal coworkers. Plus, we get heavy with our Q and Hey. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC — Discussing Kristi Coulter's blog post “Wine. Immediately.”17:10 -- HERE FOR IT — People Are Sharing Their Best Work Clap Backs And They're Hilariously Passive Aggressive (Kodi) / “BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts” by Stella Parks (Ruby)23:20 -- Q&HEY — I love my friend but I'm not sexually attracted to him. Am I crazy?30:26 -- THE GOOD WORD — “Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.” —Robert Anthony (Kodi's pick)31:50 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we explore whether or not Prince really loved purple, discuss what happens when women refuse to move out of men's way for a week, and applaud Pink's parenting style. Plus, what happens when your girlfriend demands the receipts--the read receipts. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / We Refuse to Believe Prince's Favorite Color Wasn't Purple / The Real Reason Yvonne Orji's Decision to Remain a Virgin Is Causing a Commotion06:25 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — We Didn't Get Out Of Men's Way For A Week — This Is How Many Injuries We Sustained16:55 -- HERE FOR IT — Pink's 2017 VMA Speech About Her Daughter (Ruby's pick) / Joss Whedon's phony feminism (Kodi's pick)25:18 -- Q&HEY — Down with read receipts!32:30 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I hate endings. Just detest them. Beginnings are definitely the most exciting, middles are perplexing and endings are a disaster. … The temptation towards resolution, towards wrapping up the package, seems to me a terrible trap. Why not be more honest with the moment? The most authentic endings are the ones which are already revolving towards another beginning. That's genius.” ― Sam Shepard (Ruby's pick)33:35 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Welcome to season 2 of the Swirl! It is "Back to School" time, so we're talking kindergarten, what your social status in high school might mean, and what to do when your overachieving catches up with you. Plus, we talk "hat fishing" and debate Taylor Swift. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Back to school / Ruby meeting parents at her son's orientation07:10 -- WEEKLY TOPIC / Not that popular in high school? Research shows that might be good news for your mental health / Why Do We Murder the Beautiful Friendships of Boys?24:00 -- HERE FOR IT —Guys, Stop “Hatfishing” to Hide Your Bald Spot (Kodi) / Taylor Swift: ‘Look What You Made Me Do' (Ruby)34:20 -- Q&HEY — Should I drop my scholarship if I don't feel passionately about it?41:38 -- THE GOOD WORD — “This is a world, not a womb. You can look after yourself in this world while looking after your creativity at the same time — just as people have done for ages.” – Elizabeth Gilbert (Kodi's pick)42:25 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

The Swirl Turns ONE! We acknowledge the moment and move it right along with some brutally honest truths to get your shit together. We also talk foot fetishes, Prince's place in the Pantone world, and Atomic Blondes. All that, dating disasters and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / It's our one-year anniversary! / Discussing foot fetishists / The importance of having a “… however”11:05 -- WEEKLY TOPIC: Discussing the article by Collective Evolution: 8 Brutally Honest Truths You Need To Hear If You Want To Get Your Life Together25:15 -- HERE FOR IT — The film Atomic Blonde (Ruby) / Prince honored with his own Pantone purple shade (Kodi)30:17 -- Q&HEY — My boyfriend and his estranged wife are a little TOO close!36:25 -- “The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be … The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ruby's pick)37:20 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITS—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Timothy Fennell.

As we close in on the one-year Swirl-versary, Kodi and Ruby share 5 things they learn from each other and when it is not awkward as hell, it is actually really nice. Plus, Kodi confronts a tiny bully in the airport, Ruby shares what she does in the bath tub, and both push back on asking your creative friends for free work. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Kodi was assaulted in an airport.. by a child12:06 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — Ruby and Kodi share five lessons they've learned from one another / How to show love to the people in your life28:00 -- HERE FOR IT — Ryan Holiday's book Ego Is the Enemy (Kodi) / Paintbox Soapworks (Ruby)32:15 -- Q&HEY —  Can we put our friends to work in lieu of wedding gifts?38:15 -- THE GOOD WORD — “No matter how dirty your past is, your future is still spotless.” – Drake (Kodi's pick)39:00 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we discuss the perils of yoga pants, when a potential employer shows you who they really are, and what to do when stuck between your fiancé and a hard place. All that, plus all the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / The Swirl Podcast is in Chicago / Working on your dreams / The perils of yoga pants08:10 -- Discussing the CEO of Barstool Sports Who Measures Job Candidates' Responsiveness by Texting Them at Odd Hours on the Weekends22:34 -- HERE FOR IT — Jon Bellion – All Time Low (from the debut album ‘The Human Condition') (Ruby) / WatchCut presents… American kids try French food (Kodi)28:10 -- Q&HEY — Man faces a mother/fiancee “Sophie's choice”34:33 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I want to live the rest of my life, however long or short, with as much sweetness as I can decently manage, loving all the people I love, and doing as much as I can of the work I still have to do. I am going to write fire until it comes out of my ears, my eyes, my noseholes–everywhere. Until it's every breath I breathe. I'm going to go out like a fucking meteor!” ― Audre Lorde (Ruby's pick)35:10 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we finally chat about out first #SwirlBookClub selection, This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare by Gabourey Sidibe. Strap in for psychic readings, fascinating first jobs, and what to do when you succeed! All that, plus, all the usual nonsense!Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Discussing This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare by Gabourey Sidibe22:31 -- HERE FOR IT — 78-year-old Percy and 13-year-old Louis talk about being openly gay in different eras (Kodi) / The film “Butter” (Ruby)28:28 -- Q&HEY — I'm getting no help with my in-vitro treatments. Help! (Ruby's pick)36:10 -- THE GOOD WORD — Erma Bombeck – “It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.” (Kodi's pick)37:20 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we discuss sex ed lies and they damage they do. Plus, we admire the grace of Sharon Stone, the determination of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, and clap back at a parental over step. All that, plus the usual nonsense!SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Teen Vogue offers valuable advice to teens (and adults) / Catholic sex ed horror stories14:00 -- HERE FOR IT — Sharon Stone shows grace to Madonna (Kodi) / HBO's The Defiant Ones (Ruby)22:36 -- Q&HEY — Help! My mom got a background check on my new boyfriend!28:57 -- THE GOOD WORD — Jim Harrison (Ruby's pick)29:39 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:Phillip Picardi, Digital Editorial Director at TeenVogue on the controversy: https://twitter.com/pfpicardi/status/88592246520095539390s diva shade: Sharon Stone Responds to Madonna's Leaked Handwritten Letter Calling Her ‘Mediocre': http://www.justjared.com/2017/07/14/sharon-stone-responds-to-madonnas-leaked-handwritten-letter-calling-her-mediocre/The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week we body talk: photoshop abs & Kodi chooses fat happiness over the cross-fit WOD. Plus, we chat revisionist history, Andy Murray's direct feminist approach. All that plus the usual nonsense. SHOW NOTES00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Weird body apps / Kodi does crossfit for the first time.19:07 -- HERE FOR IT — Andy Murray's feminism (Kodi) and Revisionist History (Ruby)25:15 -- Q&HEY — Stop bugging us about our wedding plans!32:00 -- THE GOOD WORD — Joyce Meyer (Kodi's pick)33:20 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:Photable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF23_BBqVhgCamSoda: http://www.complex.com/life/2017/07/camsoda-new-way-to-log-inTwitter Reacts to Tennis Star Andy Murray Calling Out Casual Sexism: http://www.justjared.com/2017/07/13/twitter-reacts-to-tennis-star-andy-murray-calling-out-casual-sexism/#more-1350629The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

Kodi has yet another medically questionable date story. This one involves a cat and a knife. We're here for Kelly Clarkson all the time but specifically right now. Gerard Butler can still get it. That, plus all the usual nonsense and 1970s feminists. SHOW NOTES:00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: Kodi's got problems.. again. A blind date goes to the.. cats?17:45 -- HERE FOR IT — Gerard Butler and Kelly Clarkson are out here just living their lives, fat shamers (Kodi) / Billie Jean King Gently Schooled Emma Stone About The Wage Gap (Ruby)26:40 -- Q&HEY — My new girlfriend is asking too many questions about my ex36:16 -- THE GOOD WORD — Ruby picks a Joan Didion quote37:37 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE:Gerard Butler on beach —http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4658878/Gerard-Butler-sports-sizeable-paunch-Mexico.htmlKelly Clarkson and online trolls —http://toofab.com/2017/07/05/kelly-clarkson-fat-shamer-twitter-troll-4th-of-july-independence-day/Billie Jean King Gently Schooled Emma Stone About The Wage Gap — http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/billie-jean-king-gently-schooled-emma-stone-about-the-wage-gap_us_595f9bcce4b0d5b458e9ec40—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, Ruby walks several miles in Kodi's shoes and Kodi talks about what happens when you lie to a bartender. Plus, threesomes, the Jenner sisters, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby's in town and trekked miles to Kodi's place / Dick bicycles and profanity in music / Adding your sexual activity into Lose It08:40 -- Birthday thoughts; Discussing the quote ‘The capacity for friendship is God's way of apologizing for our families.' by Jay McInerney16:03 -- Ruby's off the sauce / A bartender thinks he's the reason Kodi fell of the wagon21:32 -- HERE FOR IT — Ruby: DJ Khaled / Kodi: Sharon Osbourne reads the Jenner girls for filth31:10 -- Q&HEY — Friends invited me to a threesome. Should I partake?39:05 -- THE GOOD WORD — “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” — Albert Einstein37:07 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we discuss what #theysaid and breakdown the politics of the body. Plus, lesbian Ken dolls and Wonder Woman. A surprise Q and Hey Bible Study! All that, plus the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN — Discussing the hashtag #TheySaid, a gay man destroys heterosexual men's “modesty culture,” and Roxanne Gay is met with fat shaming during the book tour for “Hunger”12:51 -- HERE FOR IT — Gal Gidot, Patty Jenkins and “Wonder Woman” (Kodi) / 75 Lesbian Ken Dolls, Ranked By Lesbianism (Ruby)21:36 -- Q&HEY — You know its bad when Kodi start quoting bible scriptures. Meanwhile, is it appropriate to date your sibling's ex?32:55 -- THE GOOD WORD — A quote from Jenny Lawson (Ruby's pick)35:30 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, Ruby's has an exotic sounding ailment and Kodi is dealing with a flaky former colleague. "Let's do lunch sometime soon!"means exactly nothing. Plus, an update on the Swirl Book Club. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC: Flaky folks13:38 -- #SWIRLBOOKCLUB — Announcement of first book16:52 -- HERE FOR IT — The Lego Batman movie (Ruby) / Elizabeth Banks' “The Color Purple” gaffe (Kodi)25:42 -- Q&HEY — Post-wedding, how can we get our friend to move out?31:17 -- THE GOOD WORD — Kodi's pick: “If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.” – Tryon Edwards32:50 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITS—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we discuss body positivity, body autonomy, and people who just cannot take a hint. Kodi just can't quit his problematic bae and Ruby has a thing for older men. MUCH older men. In their 90s and older. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / WEEKLY TOPIC —Ruby's headed to the pool, and Kodi took his shirt off for free drinks, so we discuss body positivity. Then, the Seinfeld/Kesha incident and respecting people's body autonomy. Also, Kodi doesn't suffer selfie-taking fools.20:46 -- HERE FOR IT — Katy Perry – Pendulum (from the album ‘Witness') (Kodi's pick) –  / The HBO documentary “If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast” (Ruby's pick)27:13 -- Q&HEY — IV-What-the-F?40:16 -- THE GOOD WORD — “I Come in Peace, But I Mean Business.” – Janelle Monáe (Ruby's pick)42:35 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we discover that "Kodi has problems!" and Ruby finds advice on a replacing an old friend through Twitter. Plus, a discussion on taking responsibility for your actions, what to do when someone you love crosses the line from lush to too much. All that and the usual nonsense! Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN / Ruby's new purchase04:20 -- WEEKLY TOPIC — After his last date, will “Kodi Has Problems” become a new segment? Do you have a hard time dealing with people who don't take responsibility for their actions?19:10 -- LISTENER CLAPBACK — Discussing Ruby's Spicy viewpoints21:35 -- HERE FOR IT — The National Memorial Day Concert (Ruby) / Tom Holland Says “Lip Sync Battle” Made Him More Famous Than “Spider-Man” (Kodi)27:18 -- Q&HEY — My friend's drinking has gone from social to serious. How can I support?32:30 -- THE GOOD WORD — “By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” – Edwin Elliot32:14 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, a convo on deodorant, the vape king, and using your penis as a defense in court. Plus, bad drink marketing and a 5 year old girl who is adorably demanding answers. That, and the all usual nonsense. Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN — This is 40? Ruby wants to discuss deoderant, funk and your personal scent / As DMX once said… “It's dark and hell is hot.” What do you want to be known for? What would read on your epitaph? We discuss the “King of Vape” and the well-endowed murder suspect.25:32 -- HERE FOR IT — Kodi hates the insensitive bros of Diet Starts Monday / Ruby loves the confused 5-Year-Old who wonders where Barack Obama went35:13 -- Q&HEY — I am a single mom and I am exhausted. Should I get back with my ex?42:30 -- THE GOOD WORD — “Be where you are, not where you think you should be.” (Ruby's pick)44:20 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITSThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, a discussion on problematic crushes evolves into a game of Bag, Shag, or Drag. Plus, we talk amazing women running for office, how to handle friends who display some annoying behaviors, and the secret sauce for success! All that, plus the usual nonsense!Show Notes00:00 -- SHOW INTRO / OPEN00:28 -- Ruby's comments on her “problematic” crush lead to a game of “Bag. Shag or Drag”14:20 -- HERE FOR IT: Kodi – Emily's List and the women of 2018 / Ruby – Ruby's Verified Strategy colleagues and sense of community20:39 -- Q&HEY: A friend constantly seeks approval. Is it a compliment or insecurity?THE GOOD WORD: “There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.” – Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking32:15 -- SHOW CLOSE / CREDITS—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

Recorded in a DC hotel room, Ruby is drunk and Kodi spends a whole date texting. We also somehow manage to discuss thoughtfulness, Simone Biles, and a 93 year old yoga teacher. All that, plus Q&Hey, The Good Word and all the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.—Show Notes00:00 -- INTRO / SHOW OPEN  — Ruby's in DC.. and drunk. / Kodi goes on a date where the only communication is via text / Rewarding those who are themselves / We discuss softening and thoughtfulness19:18 -- HERE FOR IT — The 93-year old yogi (Ruby) and Simone Biles' doesn't care to smile (Kodi)24:31 -- Q&HEY — Is my friend a part of the #BowWowChallenge?32:40 -- THE GOOD WORD — Ruby takes us to church34:46 -- Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

Zits, stress relief, and sluts! All in a day's work around here. This week, Kodi has an innovative way to destress aka he has really lost his damn mind and Ruby believes that a zit by any other name… Plus, our Q and Hey addresses what to do when nosey people get up in your business. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.– – –Show Notes00:00 - Intro / Show open / Kodi's de-stressing technique / Ruby's angry zit / Shaming novices18:10 - HERE FOR IT — Sweet Tooth: A Memoir by Tim Anderson (Kodi) / NYT: Gabourey Sidibe Doesn't Want to Talk About Her Body (Ruby)23:30 - Q&HEY — What to do when people are judging your sexual activity33:08 - THE GOOD WORD — “Success isn't owned. It's leased, and rent is due every day.” – J.J. Watt / Inc.com: Billionaires Master the Rule of 168: Life's Great Equalizer37:00 - Show close / Credits—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we find out how Kodi got his groove back (it involves pizza), what Ruby's therapist thinks about her, and explore a mutual love for Aretha Franklin. That, plus all the usual nonsense.Show Notes00:00 - Intro / Show open / Midlife crisis01:45 - Kodi's latest date and the delicious decisions made afterward05:36- Ruby's latest therapy session12:07 - The first twenty years: Discussing an old quote by British poet Robert Southey18:46 - HERE FOR IT — Aretha Franklin versus the world & the book “No Time To Lose” by Debbie Lazinsky25:44 - Q&HEY — The problem with lending money to friends32:50 - THE GOOD WORD — Ruby takes us to church34:25 - Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we explore nostalgia and scent and how it'll sneak up on you in the strangest places. Plus, bros, mediocrity, and where to draw the line in your romantic relationships. Q and Hey does not have time for frisky old men. All that and the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / Show open / Ruby cries in Target? / Sense of smell09:30 -- Bros gon' bro / Kodi on mediocre men12:40 -- Happy anniversary!16:52 -- Flirting, infidelities, break babies and more… Can you cheat on a scale?26:05 -- HERE FOR IT — John Mayer's new album and Lush's potent new bath item30:23 -- Q&HEY — Sexual harassment45:00 -- THE GOOD WORD — Kodi on gratitude46:25 --  Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.           

This week, we bow down to the divas, discuss exactly whose expert opinions we accept, talk thin privilege and body confidence. Plus, what John Mayer, Dave Chapelle, and allergy meds have in common. All that and the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / Show open / Divas, rich women and their crazy ways08:40 -- United Airways and why Kodi doesn't want your spouses' opinion regarding your industry16:40 -- HERE FOR IT — Dave Chappelle and John Mayer's concert eulogy and Ruby's thankful for allergy meds24:40 -- Ruby on the Twitter debate over thin privilege? Is there such a thing?33:24 -- Kodi gets a weird dating app message during the taping35:20 -- Q&HEY — How do I find body confidence?43:38 -- THE GOOD WORD — Ruby drops knowledge45:18  -- Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.           

Magazine centerfolds, glitter, and broken bones. The Swirl is sprung, y'all. This week, Kodi talks about his full page in People Magazine. Get it! Ruby talks about what happens when you show up to your kid's school looking a mess. Q and Hey breaks down some office drama and a new segment makes her debut. All that, plus the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open00:30 -- Kodi's PEOPLE magazine return06:10 -- Ruby's glittery photo shoot / Showing up to pick up her child / Chicken butt and the power of nicknames / Showing up in life / Eternally late people25:00 -- HERE FOR IT — HBO's Big Little Lies (Ruby) and the students of Pittsburg Kansas High School (Kodi)34:24 -- Q & HEY — Them's the breaks: Debating a workplace conundrum41:47 -- THE GOOD WORD — Kodi delivers an inspirational quote42:50 -- Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.           

This week, Kodi has a new online identity. Ruby is camera shy. We celebrate comic book genius and famous folks who just want to live. All that plus all the usual nonsense.Produced by Stephanie Ruby & Kodi Seaton. Mixed & edited by Kodi Seaton.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show NotesShow openKodi's got a brand new handle online and he's feeling liberatedThis is growing up? Ruby's getting headshots / How to unleash your inner modelHere For It: Marvel's Black Panther and Alicia Keys' response her Voice co-star Adam LevineLL Cool K? Kodi's growing lesbian fan baseQ&Hey – I had to move home with my parents after my divorce. How should I tell the guy I'm dating?Using beat poetry to diffuse arguments / Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.           

This week we test the limits of Ruby's bad ideas and Kodi's way with words. We talk therapy and mansplaining. Plus, how to be a good friend when the world is doing your friend dirty. All that and the usual nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook.We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Listener Clapback on episode 3003:12 -- Duality in life / Ruby prepares for kindergarten14:05 -- Here For It – Mocking mansplaining and the benefits of therapy24:11 -- Kodi's ready for a new Twitter handle26:26 -- Q&Hey – How to be a good friend when they are at their worst32:55 -- Show close—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

This week we hit back at social media gym creepers. Don't hate the shake. Plus, a friendship love triangle, Ruby's new skin care routine, Kodi's new favorite podcast, other than this one, obvi. Come for the shade, stay for the nonsense.Don't forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook. We are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and TuneIn.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open01:15 -- Body shaming in gyms16:12 -- Here For It – Beauty routines and Richard Simmons23:30 -- Q&Hey – Beware the friend stealers—The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.           

This week, discover Kodi's way with words, Ruby's favorite word, and what happens when you are in such full bloom, you make people allergic. There is also a trip to the hospital, innuendo, and all the usual nonsense.Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This Week on the Swirl / Show open (Nitro Cold Brew, Cheating the scale, The theater of words)03:50 -- Kodi sends his date to the hospital; Kodi's dating stories impacting his book20:38 -- Here For It: FCKH8's Potty-Mouthed Princesses Drop F-Bombs for Feminism29:00 -- Q&Hey – How can an apprentice become a master?36:30 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

Sure, the Oscars were two weeks ago, but we still have FEELINGS, y'all. Plus, a new segment! Get your s#!% together, the real winners of Best Podcast Ever are here. This week, we talk about people who are bad at their jobs, specifically, those who hand out Oscar envelopes. Ruby loves sleep, Kodi loves Judge Qiana Lillard. Plus, passing judgment on your friend's parenting choices. All that and the usual nonsense.Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This Week on the Swirl / Show open00:30 -- You had one job!!! The Oscars and perils of multitasking and showboating / Do we give awards too much value?16:33 -- Here For It – Ruby's sleep solution and Kodi's love of courtroom 50223:54 -- Q&Hey – Should a friend interfere in parental matters?33:51 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

Ruby dishes on her juice cleanse: the good, the bad, the ugly. Now that she can eat again, she asks an expert, Kodi, about what he eats for breakfast. Plus, a new segment to celebrate our current obsessions. All that plus Q and Hey and the usual nonsense.Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This week on the Swirl / Show open00:30 -- Ruby's at war… with juice18:25 -- Daily routines…What's for breakfast?24:25 -- Q&Hey – Should I contact a former friend who has fallen on hard times?33:30 -- Here For It: Oscar-nominated actor Mahershala Ali and the podcast Presidential37:25 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

This week, Ruby is on the juice and optimistic. Kodi is the ultimate gift giver. Plus, we discuss navigating relationships with our parents now that we are grown ass adults, too. All that and a Groupon on the first date in the Q&Hey!Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- This week on the Swirl / Show open / Ruby's turn with juice cleansing 08:20 -- Kodi's Valentine's Day gift giving / Relating to our parents as adults22:10 -- Pleasing our parents / Exploring our relationships and free will / Embracing the moment with our family30:40 -- Ruby explains the origins of “Galentine's Day”32:40 -- Q&Hey – Dream man uses a Groupon on a first date! 43:50 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

What happens when Kodi and Ruby are in the same room? What if we added bourbon? Live from Kodi's living room, we discuss people watching, the glory days of TRL, and navigating dating someone post-divorce. We sing, we dance, we record. That, plus all the usual nonsense!Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Live from DC02:40 -- TV talk / People watching (and judging) / Don't you know who I am?15:49 -- Ruby's magazine appearance / Thoughts on our skills and mindset24:18 -- Rachel Dolezal / Halloween / Reliving the 2000's with Spotify music playlists32:10 -- Q&Hey – Dating post-divorce37:30 -- Kodi has a date / Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

Facebook thinks Ruby is a black woman. Kodi is not feeling Beyonce's twirl on feminism or her tone-deaf pregnancy announcement. Plus, our Q and Hey explores when the ghosts of sexual partners past haunt your current relationship. All that plus the usual nonsense.Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / This Week on the Swirl00:35 -- Show open / Easy Like Sunday Morning02:25 -- Facebook thinks Ruby is black16:07 -- Ruby reflects on the Women's March on Washington22:11 --Was Beyonce's pregnancy announcement tone deaf?32:14 -- Q&Hey – Never Have I Ever.. Imagined My Girl Having a Threesome42:20 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

Kodi is juicing and misses chewing. Ruby has a fashion emergency. We talk discipline. And we address dealing with divorce and owning your truth. Plus, the usual nonsense.Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Show open / Kodi's juicing… and we're not talking about baseball07:30 -- Trusting the process and having resolve10:45 -- What do you find yourself being disciplined about?17:00 -- Ruby gets published…21:40 -- …Yet dresses like a homeless woman in public26:08 -- Q&Hey – Bouncing back after a divorce34:25 -- Show closeThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.

This week, Kodi goes on a no good, very bad date. Ruby contemplates the consequences of food stealing in marriage. And we discuss when you want your child to be the next Honey Boo Boo but your partner disagrees. Plus, all the usual nonsense!Don't forget to clapback to us on Twitter and Facebook.Show Notes00:00 -- Intro / A little TV talk05:30 -- Rehashing last week's Q&Hey / Kodi's bad date13:20 -- Kodi's a visionary — Seeing Mariah's NYE performance a mile away16:46 -- Eat My Food At Your Own Peril / Question: would you be so angry that you'd come to blows with your significant other over food?25:41 -- Q&Hey: Is my kid the next top model?33:40 -- Show close / creditsThe Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton.