Wed & Woke

Onward is Ryan's new favorite movie. Lane contemplates what it means for a person to change over time.  Guide Dogs for the Blind is a guide dog school located in San Rafael, California, and Boring, Oregon. In this episode we discuss the issue of printing false guide dog certificates/collars and how that undermines those needing them. Learn more: https://www.guidedogs.com/

For information on how to help those impacted by the tornado in Tennessee: Nashville Scene: http://bit.ly/38rFJKS Shower Up: https://apple.co/3asqHWF  Santa Fe Dreamers Project provides free legal services for immigrants and refugees. Santa Fe Dreamers Project works to support economic and community development, family unity, education attainment, and liberation from detention. Learn more: http://www.santafedreamersproject.org/

Ryan & Lane are confused about lent. Ryan shares his thoughts around Black History Month as February comes to close. Shower Up is a mobile shower truck designed to serve those in need. By providing showers, hygiene resources & basic health care screenings, their mission is to spread love, build relationships & restore hope. Learn more: https://www.showerup.org/

How does Black History Month fit into your workplace? What does Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) mean & how does it fit into the workplace? Brynn Plummer is the VP of Inclusion & Community Relations at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Here are the links to some of her favorite black-owned businesses:  Urbaanite: https://urbaanite.com/  Uncle Nearest: https://unclenearest.com/   Moore Suds: https://mooresuds.com/  KiNiMi Kitchen: https://kinimikitchen.com/  Navigate Podcast: https://www.ec.co/podcast 

In this episode, it's just Ryan & Lane talking about Valentine's day, loving yourself, Valentine candy & the stress of finding someone to spend time with on v-day! 

Lane learns how to say etouffee. Ryan is enrolling in Navarro College. Ryan & Lane discuss the appropriate vibe for a hot tub. GlobalGiving is a non-profit global crowdfunding platform for grassroots charitable projects. Since 2002, more than 950,000 donors on GlobalGiving have raised more than $430 million to support more than 24,000 projects in 170 countries. Learn more: https://www.globalgiving.org/ 

Ryan makes headway on his heritage journey. Lane's journey is with natural deodorant. Ryan shares his favorite ways to stay sane during impeachment news overload. This week we chat with Janine and Jerralyn Davis of Tea with Qwns Podcast! We chat with them about what it's like to be strong women of color in 2020. Learn more: https://open.spotify.com/show/05vNaYTPu74pzuDfipaPZ8

Lane has never been in a Build-A-Bear. Ryan Isn't a fan of Selena Gomez talk-singing. Ryan & Lane are already starting their countdown to Disney World...again. 1 A Week Challenge was started by Boomer Perrault who, after facing depression, wanted to spend time helping others. In this episode, Boomer discusses the stigma around mental health on his podcast Unapologetically Me: A Mental Health Podcast. Listen here: https://apple.co/2FVKhNM

Lane (almost) owned a local restaurant. Ryan is obsessed with a new Netflix murder documentary. Ryan & Lane discuss the afterlife & if you can get insta-famous from making charcuterie boards.  In 2017, 95% of Congressional interns were unpaid. This is why Audrey Henson founded College to Congress, to alleviate a barrier for students with limited financial means. College to Congress provides financial support for interns' while living and working in DC. Learn more: https://www.collegetocongress.org/ 

Ryan spit in a tube to learn about his ancestry. Lane discusses how Disney World was the perfect jolt of positivity he needed to start 2020. Dealing is a podcast with an honest discussion on health, where the hosts share their experiences, wisdom, laughter & breakdown stigma to let everyone know it’ll be okay! Hosted by Mara De La Rosa and Nicholas Pilapil. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing/id1481121168?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 

In this episode, we chat with Michael Weiss about utilizing social media to spread love & positivity. We also discuss Michael's efforts to help non-profit, Give Kids the World Village! Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldoesdisney/ Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families. Learn more: https://www.gktw.org/ 

It’s date night with Wed & Woke! In this episode with gab with fellow interracial same-sex couple Hayden & Tom! We talk dating, weddings & being queer in 2019.

We discuss the vote on two articles of impeachment with Aaron Wilder & discuss what the next steps are. Aaron Wilder is a political junkie & works as a Campaign Manager for Planned Parenthood. Follow him on Twitter for updates on the impeachment inquiry: https://twitter.com/aaronwildr

In this episode, we discuss the 2014 fatal shooting of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. The death of Michael Brown lead to an uprising from the African American community in Ferguson. We interviewed Janisha Grin regarding the riots, what the community looked like pre/post riots & her involvement in the riots. Janisha Grin (J. Grin Artistry) is a Nashville-based musician from the St. Louis area. Stream her music here: http://bit.ly/jgrinartistry_artistpage

This is part four in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss the pressing issues such as religious freedom, what presidential candidates should be discussing regarding Indigenous People & more! The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

This is part three in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss the history of Thanksgiving & where most Americans get it wrong. The Hownikan Podcast features an in-depth look at cultural traditions regarding the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. New episodes are released every fourth Thursday of every month. Learn more: https://www.potawatomi.org/news-events/podcasts/hownikan-podcast/

This is part two in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss appropriation versus appreciation & answer some of the societies' most asked questions regarding Native American culture.  The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

What happened in the first hearings? What can we anticipate in the hearings coming up? Can a tweet from President Trump be deemed as witness intimidation? Hear our interview with Aaron Wilder! Aaron Wilder is a political junkie & works as a Campaign Manager for Planned Parenthood. Follow him on Twitter for updates on the impeachment inquiry: https://twitter.com/aaronwildr

This is Part 1 in a series around Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we define & explore the Indian Child Welfare Act.  The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

Ryan & Lane discuss foster care & the adoption process. Ryan discusses his experience of being gay & black. Wed & Woke do their very first product review! Hayden Winston Smith is a writer, poet, and activist. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he began working as a copywriter during his first year in college. His writings draw heavily on his experiences both as a QPOC and the child of West Indian immigrants. Learn more: https://sealedinink.com/ 

Lane's fear of being buried alive stems from an early love of Days of Our Lives. The scariest thing Ryan has experienced was with his high school youth group. 'Ween Dream gives costumes to kids from all over America who are faced with unique challenges, including those with special needs, physical and/or mental disabilities & homeless children. Since ‘Ween Dream began in 2014, over 10,000 children have received costumes. Learn more: http://www.weendream.org/ 

Lane (once again) rambles about his love for Dolly Parton & feminism. Ryan has picked up several new hobbies (renovating a van!) The Salem Witch Museum is a museum in Salem, MA about the Witch Trials of 1692. The museum is based on the actual documents of the trials. In our conversation with the museum, we discuss how witch hunts were a result of fear & surface in other instances throughout history. Learn more about the museum: https://salemwitchmuseum.com/

The impeachment inquiry regarding President Trump is moving quickly & we want to keep up! Aaron Wilder breakdown what lead to the inquiry, what's going on now & the next steps.  Aaron Wilder is a political junkie & works as a Campaign Manager for Planned Parenthood. Follow him on Twitter for updates on the impeachment inquiry: https://twitter.com/aaronwildr

Ryan has a new hobby! Do you know who Jeffree Star is? Can you put highlighter on freckles? Also, why is Harry Styles so dreamy? Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) works to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Learn more: https://www.nrdc.org/

Ryan & Lane are divided on the Ellen/GW friendship. Ryan is perfecting his Sanderson Sister impression for Fall. Will JLo & Shakira follow Rihanna's lead & flake on the Super Bowl half time show? The Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit organization that uses existing laws and treaties to ensure that U.S. state governments and the U.S. federal government live up to their legal obligations. Learn more: https://www.narf.org/

This episode we learn all about Ryan! Hear about his first crush, what he looks for in a friendship, what catchphrase he is stealing from a Huxtable, & more! Because International uses innovative products as a solution to fight poverty worldwide. Learn more: https://becauseinternational.org/ 

Ryan took his first spin class. Is Wed & Woke now a sports podcast? Ryan & Lane discuss the bravery of today's youth. Check out our blog Wrote & Woke: http://www.wedandwoke.com/blog/category/wrote-and-woke/ The Sex Workers Project provides client-centered legal & social services to individuals who engage in sex work, regardless of whether they do so by choice, circumstance, or coercion. SWP works to create a world that is safe for sex workers & where human trafficking does not exist. Learn more: https://swp.urbanjustice.org/ 

What does the #FreeBritney initiative mean? Who is Kamala Harris? Why doesn't Ryan know who Rachel Zoe is? The Committee to Protect Journalists promotes press freedom and defends the rights of journalists. Learn more: https://cpj.org/

We are getting to know the hosts! This week we learn more about Lane & his motivation behind doing the podcast with Ryan! The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is a national nonprofit dedicated to outreach, education, early intervention, and advocacy for all eating disorders. Learn more: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ 

Ryan discusses cultural appropriation. Lane & Ryan discuss what it means to forgive & forget. Happy birthday Beyonce! Bees for Development is an international charity specializing in work to alleviate poverty through beekeeping. Beekeeping contributes to supporting sustainable livelihoods in poor and remote communities and honey bees provide an essential ecosystem service. http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/ 

Lane straps on his Ugg boots for PSL season while Ryan is still living his #HotGirlSummer. Lane wants to Make Previews Great Again. Ryan wants to adopt a cat named Jitters. Victory Fund is a political action committee dedicated to increasing the number of openly LGBTQIA public officials in the United States. Learn more: https://victoryfund.org/ 

Ryan & Lane are now playing on a kickball team together. Lane discusses anxiety induced by the current climate of the world.  Duchess Ride is a youth development program for girls through snowboarding & skateboarding. Learn more: https://www.duchessride.org/

Ryan & Lane had a very beachy summer. What makes a great bachelor party? What is Wed & Woke watching on TV? ( And why is HBO's Euphoria so HEAVY?) The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, established in 1989, is a support group of survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their supporters. Learn more: http://www.snapnetwork.org/

Lane gets secondhand nerves for back to school children. Ryan loves temporary tattoos but hates Pizza Hut. Ryan & Lane declare their love of "Beanie Feldman." They meant Beanie Feldstein. Oceana is a conservation organization focused on influencing specific policy decisions on the national level to preserve and restore the world's oceans. Learn more: https://oceana.org/

Ryan & Lane are two millennial DINKS (dual income no kids) who will always go to Disney World without shame. Lane didn't have a reason to go to Cheesecake Factory, so he created one! Ryan & Lane speak on the importance of fighting for our transgender brothers & sisters. Days for Girls is a global movement that prepares and distributes sustainable menstrual health solutions to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods. Learn more: https://www.daysforgirls.org/

Wed & Woke has merchandise! Click here to shop now. Human Rights Watch is an international non-governmental organization, headquartered in New York City, that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Learn more: https://www.hrw.org/

Ryan's car got broken into. Ryan & Lane join the "Squad." Lane breaks down not fueling people looking to monetize controversy online. Food & Water Watch is a Washington, D.C.-based non-governmental organization group which focuses on corporate and government accountability relating to food, water, and corporate overreach. Learn more: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/ 

We love everything about the Women's US Soccer Team - fighting for equal pay, queer visibility & being overall BAMFs. Ryan is confused about what a Lil Nas X is. Lane is afraid of most/all athletes. Sometimes life is heavy - lean on those around you for positivity Rainforest Action Network preserves forests, protects the climate and upholds human rights by challenging corporate power and systemic injustice through frontline partnerships and strategic campaigns. Learn more: https://www.ran.org/ 

Ryan reports wins for black women. Lane gives his views on patriotism as a millennial. Happy Fourth of July! Broadside is a feminist publication that seeks to provide a space in which individuals and communities can find balance at the intersection of voice and lived experience. Learn more: http://www.narrativefeminism.com/

Ryan goes to Italy. Lane is off to Australia. (In our DREAMS!) Wed & Woke challenges listeners to update their social media bios to include their preferred pronouns (if you're comfortable doing so!) Gender Spectrum works to create a gender-inclusive world for all by helping families, organizations, and institutions increase their understanding of gender and consider how evolving views impact everyone. Learn more: https://www.genderspectrum.org/

Ryan & Lane celebrate their third wedding anniversary. Did Taylor Swift give them an anniversary gift? Will a new Disney movie tell the story of Juneteenth? GSA Network is a nonprofit organization that assists students with starting gay–straight alliances (GSA) to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools. Learn more: https://gsanetwork.org/

Is rewarding yourself with cookies immature? Is Elsa's brother Tarzan? Why is the Big Little Lies intro so good?! PFLAG is the largest organization uniting families and allies with people who are LGBTQIA. PFLAG is a national organization, with local chapters across the world. PFLAG National: https://pflag.org/ PFLAG Nashville: http://pflagnashville.org/

Happy Pride 2019! Lane stresses over creating the perfect Instagram moment at the Wed & Woke Pride Party. Ryan gives his thoughts on the Rupaul's Drag Race Finale. God's Love We Deliver provides nutrition therapy, and cooks and home delivers medically tailored meals for people living with severe illness in the New York area. Learn more: https://www.glwd.org/ This episode is dedicated to Chynal Lindsey. Ms. Lindsey was a black transgender woman who was murdered in Dallas, Texas on June 1. 

From Bad Boys II to Aladdin, Will Smith shows his acting range. Dead To Me left Ryan & Lane screaming. Hot Chicken is better when it's...hot.   Deeds Not Words is a community inspiring young women to get involved and be change-makers. Deeds Not Words connects passionate women to resources, policy-making tools, and each other. Learn more: https://deedsnotwords.com/  

Ryan & Lane live a full beach fantasy. Ryan is addicted to creating Snapchat characters. Ryan & Lane think about their all time favorite educators. DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit organization that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects. Learn more: https://www.donorschoose.org/

Lane is confused by geography but has a great(ish) spray tan. Ryan recaps a new chapter & a wonderful birthday! Student Debt Crisis is a non-profit organization dedicated to fundamentally reforming student debt and higher education loan policies. Learn more: https://studentdebtcrisis.org/

Ryan & Lane create imaginary Met Gala looks. Ryan poses the question, "So you think you can dance...like Beyonce?" Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. Learn more: https://www.refugeesinternational.org/

Ryan & Lane help create a beautiful proposal. Ryan is a conspiracy theorist. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a non-profit established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis and finances CF research that aims to improve the quality of life for people with the disease. Learn more: https://www.cff.org/

Ryan has (probably) worn a belly chain while doing Zumba. Ryan & Lane both know someone named "Mr. Heterosexual."   The Everglades Foundation is a science-based, non-profit organization dedicated solely to restoring one of the world's greatest natural ecosystems - America's Everglades. The Foundation advances scientifically sound and achievable solutions to reverse environmental damage to Everglades. Learn more: https://evergladesfoundation.org/

Ryan loses the car keys. Lane is a grumpy pants. Ryan delves into the importance of Historically Black Colleges/Universities. Michael Skolnik is an entrepreneur, civil rights activist, co-founder & co-owner of The Soze Agency.  Follow him on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/MichaelSkolnik 

Lane moves into his long over due K-Pop phase. Ryan discusses how grief shaped his view of the world & his career. Happy Autism Awareness Month! Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex, while improving the lives of those affected. Learn more: https://www.tsalliance.org/