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It's the return of a special video podcast series: Food Writers Talking About Food Writing. It's available on the TASTE YouTube channel, so make sure to subscribe and check out the video version of this podcast. Every couple of weeks, Matt Rodbard invites a journalist to talk about some favorite recent food writing as well as their thoughts on the industry as a whole.On today's episode, we have an amazing conversation with Jaya Saxena. Jaya is a correspondent at Eater, covering many topics including labor, queer food culture, and “why American potato chips are so boring.” She also serves as the series editor for the Best American Food and Travel Writing anthology, which has a new edition edited by Bryant Terry dropping in the fall.In this great episode, we talk about Jaya's career writing about the world of food, including her memorable piece for Eater, “The Food That Makes You Gay.” We also go over some recent stories and play the game “What would you pitch 1997 Graydon Carter?” That is, Jaya considers her dream no-budget reporting assignment.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. Featured on the episode:Thomas Keller asked me to leave the French Laundry [SF Chronicle]We've All Been In Thomas Keller's Courtyard [Substack]The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now [New York Times]The Food That Makes You Gay [Eater]The Best American Food and Travel Writing 2025TASTE on YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. It's the word on everybody's lips this week and, as you'd expect, every food media outlet in the country published some sort of breakdown of what this means for restaurants and the food industry at large. Father Sal and I sift through the noise to distill what this means for LA restaurateurs and diners alike. Also on this episode, we issue a correction from last episode, we recap a beefy meal at the newly opened Matu Kai in Brentwood, and we dive deep on Meghan McCarron's piece for the New York Times' tracking how the decline of middle class restaurants - think Red Lobster, Chili's, Outback Steakhouse and the like - speaks to a worrying trend in American dining. In Chef's Kiss Big Miss, there's the closure of an iconic Greek restaurant, the launch of a questionable celebrity (Glen Powell) sauce brand, and the announcement of a brand new Vince Vaughn flick that hit a little too close to home for yours truly. Helpful links:Jaya Saxena and Bettina Makalintal on tariffs https://www.eater.com/24401316/trump-tariffs-effects-on-food-spices-explained-burlap-barrel-natoora-tuk-tuk-snack-shop-interviewThe LA Times' Patrick Comiskey on tariffs and wine https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-07/will-tariffs-kill-mid-priced-winesThe NY Times' Eric Asimov on tariffs and wine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/dining/drinks/wine-tariffs.htmlMatu Kai https://www.matusteak.com/Meghan McCarron on the decline of casual dining chains https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/dining/middle-class-restaurant.htmlPapa Cristos closing https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-06/papa-cristos-closing-dupars-chili-johns-struggling-la-old-restaurants-in-troubleGlen Powell BLT https://www.delish.com/food-news/a64410917/glen-powell-blt-recipe/Molly Baz vegan burgers https://pdx.eater.com/2025/4/3/24398516/portland-oregon-vegan-fast-food-restaurant-face-plant-open-molly-bazScott McTominay and tomatoes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6234877/2025/04/03/scott-mctominay-man-united-napoli-italy-tomatoes/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! https://thelonelyoyster.com/
The five contenders for Digital News at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards sit down for a roundtable discussion of their nominated pieces, their writing processes, facing challenges and finding silver linings in the media industry, pre-publication nerves, and much more. The Digital News nominees at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards were Henry Grabar for "Mise-en-Seine: A Paris Olympics Diary" (Slate), Akbar Shahid Ahmed for "What Is Hamas Thinking Now?" for (HuffPost), Molly Olmstead for "Sent by God" for (Slate), Jim Newell for "The Unraveling of Nancy Mace" (Slate), and Jaya Saxena for "The Food That Makes You Gay" (Eater). --- Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast
full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-our-lives-121342801Our guests from this week's AI episode stick around with Sean to continue the hijinks about our tech oligarchy and discuss the first couple of episodes of AppleTV's television show Severence about how working for a mid-20th century capitalist firm is creepy and kinda suss ngl.
Sean didn't have the guts to name this new podcast series about AI as Rax, Mattie and Jaya would have it: Unintelligent Fartelligence. Feel free to boo him in the comments.For the bonus episode support the show at http://patreon.com/theantifadaSong: Manuel Göttsching - E2-E4
It's beginning to feel a lot like Black Friday. Father Sal and I are coming through with a very LA Food Pod Gift Guide. But first, there's a piece in Taste making the case in favor of gatekeeping your favorite restaurants, a podcast with the brand new editor of The Best American Food & Travel Writing that elicited some red hot takes on the future of food media, and a snarky Substack article on whether 2024 was a year of lows for LA restaurants. Helpful links: Shaan Merchant for Taste on gatekeeping https://tastecooking.com/is-there-a-case-for-gatekeeping/ This is Taste interview with Jaya Saxena https://tastecooking.com/this-is-taste-499-best-american-food-writing-with-jaya-saxena/ Bangers and Jams article on LA's highs and lows https://www.bangersandjams.com/p/the-highs-and-lows-of-las-quiet-restaurant Eater's Mona Holmes on Somerville and Long Beach's new jazz lounge https://la.eater.com/2024/11/25/24305531/breakers-long-beach-hotel-sky-room-restaurant-opening-jazz-lounge-long-beach-southern-california GIFT GUIDE Gift for the accomplished home cook Sal's pick: Vitamix 5200 Blender https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H4SLV6?tag=seriouseats-onsite-prod-20&ascsubtag=8648475%7Cnfb598f95b40b4663a3a1de10248b91ba01%7CB008H4SLV6%7C1732671051584%7C%7C&th=1 Luca's pick: Corto olive oil https://www.amazon.com/TRULY%C2%AE-Extracted-Straight-Official-Producer/dp/B00YG1DWP4/ref=asc_df_B00YG1DWP4?mcid=664965199a223a9aa11521ed5c649c18&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693129827186&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2661308734640888339&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030967&hvtargid=pla-762159356592&psc=1 Gift for the beginner home cook Sal's pick: Foodist Kitchen. https://foodistkitchen.com/ Luca's pick: Botanica Magic Spice https://www.botanicarestaurant.com/products/magic-spiceGift for the friend who only eats out: Sal's pick: Gym membership Luca's pick: Red Dining Book https://www.reddiningbook.com/products/los-angeles-2025 Gift for the insufferable LA foodie Sal's pick: How to Stop Being Toxic Luca's pick: Subscription to LA Taco Gift for the insufferable fan of The Bear Sal's pick: Gift card to Ever https://www.toasttab.com/ever-restaurant-1340-w-fulton-st/giftcards Luca's pick: Carmy's white shirt https://merzbschwanen.com/blog/press-8/the-viral-95-t-shirt-in-the-bear-came-from-a-san-francisco-store-125 Gift for the cookbook collector Sal's pick: Random Seattle bookshop https://booklarder.com/products/gift-card Luca's pick: Way more relevant Long Beach bookshop https://squareup.com/gift/MLR9NPYWBWS6J/order Gift that says more about you than about the recipient (the virtue-signaling gift) Sal's pick: Anonymous gift to PETA Luca's pick: VISIONS wine clup at Psychic Wines https://www.psychicwinesla.com/wine-club Food gift for your S/O For Emily: Dining in the Dark https://dininginthedarkexperience.com/los-angeles/ For my wife: Mercado Famous meats https://mercadofamous.com/products/papa-noel Gift we'd get each other Sal to Luca: Ooni he already has Luca to Sal: Masienda tortilla kit https://masienda.com/products/tortilla-starter-kit?variant=42499201597589&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=21317473580&utm_content=_m_&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgJa6BhCOARIsAMiL7V-PRF7prmdx2jB-JKO3G4yXJLsrtgLVU118bVONv3ba71lum7BYJeEaAg8mEALw_wcB Gift I wish people would get me Sal needs nothing Luca wants Cangshan Maya knives https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cangshan-maya-block-set-12-piece-set/?clickid=wGBUu4Rh7xyKWHp1PfwtbQybUkCQcbzXI1PZQ40&irgwc=1&cm_cat=249354&cm_ven=afshoppromo&cm_ite=&cm_pla=ir&irpid=24935 -- Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! https://thelonelyoyster.com/ – Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support
Every year we await the release of The Best American Food Writing. It's a sharp collection of works from around the world of food media, and it always brings surprises. This year was no different, and the collection's new editor, Jaya Saxena, tells us about her selection process. We also dig into her own journalism career. She's one of our favorite writers at Eater, and we talk about some memorable stories she's written there as well as for TASTE. Also on the show, it's the return of Three Things where Clayton and Matt discuss what is exciting in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: the B.O. Boys, Saturday Night is actually good, the Seoul Meets Bagel at Between the Bagel, Bruce Eric Kaplan's look inside Hollywood screenwriting in They Went Another Way. Two more books: Mammoth by Eva Baltasar and William by Mason Coile. Also, a reminder that Zingerman's has the best holiday gifts, Little Flower Cafe in Astoria is a lovely place, Daniela Galarza's broccolini parmesan soup rules, and Mombard has invented quite the sandwich. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo about the Liberal caucus revolt, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa shares her journey to becoming a doctor and advocating for other racialized people in medicine, political scientist Dave Karpf explores how Big Tech is shaping the U.S. election campaign, Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena charts how review culture took root in modern life, and MLB historian John Thorn dives into the storied Yankees-Dodgers rivalry taking place at this year's World Series.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday
On this week's show, June Thomas (author of A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture) and Dan Kois (author of Hampton Heights) fill in for Dana and Stephen. First, the panel tackles It Ends With Us starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (the latter also directed and produced the film.) It's a big, glossy melodrama laced with a domestic violence plot, and is the first film adaptation of BookTok star author Colleen Hoover. Then, the three explore Time Bandits, a new television show from Jermaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Watiti starring, among others, a sublime Lisa Kudrow. The Apple TV+ series is based on Terry Gilliam's 1981 film of the same name and follows a ragtag bunch of bandits as they thieve and travel through time. Finally, in light of its 20-year anniversary, the trio considers Yelp – does the crowd-sourcing review platform still hold power in 2024? This conversation was inspired by Jaya Saxena's Eater piece, “Everybody Gets a Star.” On this week's exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel goes on the hunt for the wonderful, elusive “perfect cracker.” Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements: JUNE: A very well-reviewed book from two years ago: Katheine Rundell's Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne. DAN: The Ministry for the Future: A Novel by Kim Stanley Robinson. JULIA: First Class Tailors on Wilshire Blvd., which boasts a 4.7 Star rating on Yelp. Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Hosts June Thomas, Dan Kois, Julia Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, June Thomas (author of A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture) and Dan Kois (author of Hampton Heights) fill in for Dana and Stephen. First, the panel tackles It Ends With Us starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (the latter also directed and produced the film.) It's a big, glossy melodrama laced with a domestic violence plot, and is the first film adaptation of BookTok star author Colleen Hoover. Then, the three explore Time Bandits, a new television show from Jermaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Watiti starring, among others, a sublime Lisa Kudrow. The Apple TV+ series is based on Terry Gilliam's 1981 film of the same name and follows a ragtag bunch of bandits as they thieve and travel through time. Finally, in light of its 20-year anniversary, the trio considers Yelp – does the crowd-sourcing review platform still hold power in 2024? This conversation was inspired by Jaya Saxena's Eater piece, “Everybody Gets a Star.” On this week's exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, the panel goes on the hunt for the wonderful, elusive “perfect cracker.” Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements: JUNE: A very well-reviewed book from two years ago: Katheine Rundell's Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne. DAN: The Ministry for the Future: A Novel by Kim Stanley Robinson. JULIA: First Class Tailors on Wilshire Blvd., which boasts a 4.7 Star rating on Yelp. Podcast production by Jared Downing. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Hosts June Thomas, Dan Kois, Julia Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jaya Saxena (She/Her) is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of Spencer Stuart, a global executive search and management advisory firm. Spencer Stuart employs approximately 2200 globally. · Connect with Jaya Saxena on LinkedIn · Follow Spencer Stuart on LinkedIn · Learn more at the Spencer Stuart website · Book mentioned in this episode: Everyone Included https://www.dynadot.com/corporate
Jaya Saxena, a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) professional, shares her personal journey and experiences in this podcast episode. From her interdisciplinary education to her work in law firms and law schools, Jaya discusses the importance of DEI and how it can have a direct impact on individuals' lived experiences. She also offers valuable advice for those frustrated with their legal practice or considering what to do with their law degree.Lawyer Side HustlesJaya's work as a DEI leader is characterized by her commitment to creating meaningful change and her ability to navigate complex systems. Throughout the podcast episode, Jaya discusses her experiences in various roles, from working in a law firm to leading diversity and inclusion efforts at a law school. She emphasizes the importance of taking an interdisciplinary approach and collaborating with different departments to address a variety of issues. Jaya's dedication to broadening the talent pipeline and supporting historically underrepresented or marginalized students demonstrates her passion for creating inclusive environments.“I also really enjoy seeing or experiencing how this work can have a direct impact on someone's lived experience in this sense, in this context, in the workplace,” shares Jaya Saxena in Episode 128 of You Are a Lawyer.Jaya's work extends beyond organizational boundaries. She recognizes the significance of considering DEI in a global context and actively seeks opportunities to explore how global organizations can drive change. Her ability to ask critical questions and ensure a firm's commitment to DEI before joining demonstrates her intentionality in choosing organizations that align with her values. Jaya's approach to DEI work is holistic, recognizing that it involves rebuilding systems and structures, and she emphasizes the importance of being part of conversations and driving change. Her advice to frustrated practitioners or law students is to seek different perspectives, engage in self-reflection, and have conversations with individuals in fields that sound fascinating. Jaya's work as a DEI leader exemplifies her dedication to creating inclusive environments and driving meaningful change.LISTEN TO LEARNThe role of DEI in global organizations and its connection to historical contextsThe value of interdisciplinary education & experiential learning programsStrategies for career exploration and decision-makingWE ALSO DISCUSSChallenges and rewards of being a DEI professional in the legal fieldThe impact of recent events on organizations' focus on DEIThe value of networking and connecting with professionals in fields of interestJoin the FREE mailing list!Get behind-the-scenes content from You Are A Lawyer. 1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!Interact with You Are A LawyerKyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.com
We are back with another Salad Spinner, and this time it's our year end edition! Remember when Starbucks debuted olive oil coffee? Or when Grimace, the McDonald's mascot that looks like a purple blob, became a queer icon? This rapid-fire roundtable discussion covers all the biggest, strangest, and most surprising food stories of 2023, with our panelists: Jaya Saxena, correspondent at Eater, and Zach Stafford, co-host of the podcast Vibe Check. Have you sent us your New Year's food resolution yet? We want to hear it! Email us at hello@sporkful.com with your first name, your location, and tell us the food you resolve to eat more of in the new year and why. The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Nora Ritchie, Jared O'Connell, and Julia Russo.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.
The restaurant industry has been making headlines lately. Fine dining heavyweights are shuttering: Noma announced it would be closing in 2024 and NYC staple Momofuku Ko closed this past weekend. Then, there's the unintentional chaos caused by a popular Tiktok food critic, whose visit to Atlanta was so profound that it drowned out the debut of the city's first ever Michelin Guide. After seeing all of this, host Brittany Luse wants to know: What's up with restaurants these days? To answer that question, she sits down with writer and Eater correspondent Jaya Saxena to get the lowdown on the most recent food news and the trends that tell us about both our interests and our economy.
We took a week off, we are back on, it's Blue eyes Crying By The Chips with my guest, writer Jaya Saxena! We talk about names, we talk about crying, we talk about memories, we talk about crying, Jaya makes a good two genders joke. This one has it all!Find Jaya on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitter the most, or my newsletter, Anxiety Shark.Our theme song is by Augusta Koch of Gladie, find Gladie on Bandcamp HEREShow artwork is by Amanda Wong, check out her INCREDIBLE work HERELeave a review on Apple Podcasts! Tell your friends! Help me get the word out about this show, it really, really helps. Okay, love you, see you next week.
Sophie Donelson looks at modern kitchens, leaving plenty of wiggle room for comfort and realistic living. Anya von Bremzen travels to six food capitals in search of the connection between cuisine and identity. Learning the tricks of the trade, journalist Jaya Saxena discovers that performing at a Benihana teppanyaki grill isn't as easy as it looks. Daniel Gritzer lays out the tenets of marinades and discusses whether they're worth the effort. Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai shops for market mangos for a traditional Thai dessert.
We've worked through all of the major classic Universal Monsters, but our Dark Universe is still going strong! So, in the tradition of Marvel Studios, we're inviting some of the Internet's keenest creative minds to pitch us new takes on more obscure Universal horror properties. First up, cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky and writer Jaya Saxena attempt to charm us with a requel based on a 1973 snake-centric creature feature, "Sssssss!" (Emphasis ours; This is important.) That's not a typo in the title above — Mattie and Jaya's version is spelled with eight esses and an exclaimation point, rather than the original's seven and no exclaimation point. Find out why in this exciting episode! You can support Dylan & Dalton's creative pursuits by subscribing to their Patreon, Are You Afraid of Dylan & Dalton? Contact us at Twitter or Instagram @DarkUniversePod or email us at darkuniversepod@gmail.com, you can also leave us a voicemail at US (917) 819-2574! Our podcast partner for this episode is No Bad Food, a show about great food and the people who love to make & eat it. Every week, hosts Tom Zalatnal & Teffer Adjemian dig into a different dish, meal, ingredient, cuisine, or piece of food media, exploring the history & culture around it, sharing favorite recipes, and learning from their wonderful guests. The only rule? You've gotta love it. After all, there's no such thing as bad food.
Ep. 77: Embracing the intersectionality of our identities, building our dream careers, and creating a culture of inclusion with Jaya Saxena (Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Spencer Stuart) Did you grow up with multiple identities? And you wondered where you fit in and belonged? In this episode with Jaya Saxena, we discuss: - The importance of embracing our multiple identities and how they intersect. - How the intersectionality of our identities impact our life and career decisions and how we show up every day, and what it means to be a Zennial. - The importance of recognizing the diversity in AAPI communities, and the need to understand our history of hundreds of years of oppression and discrimination. - How to show up as an ally as individuals and organizations by showing empathy, courage, curiosity, trust, and psychological safety. - How to redesign a system that was meant to exclude people with inclusion and everyone in mind, and practical tips on how to bring an inclusive lens to the entire life cycle of employees, including recruiting, hiring, training, and retention. - Key strategies for what to do when someone says something offensive or harmful. - What to do to address diversity fatigue and burnout, and how to build healthy boundaries for yourself while doing good work. Learn more about Jaya on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/jayasaxena2010 and Twitter @being_jaya. Connect with Samorn on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.
What Can You Do With a Law Degree? Joshua Schwadron became a legal tech founder and CEO because he wanted to improve the lives of people affected by accidents. Traditionally personal injury law firms are all about settling a case and minimal client involvement while they work on the issues. Mighty develops products that will aid the client, like interest-free friends and family loans, which allow the client to get money to handle their bills without dealing with that issue themselves and adding chaos to a relationship. While Joshua Schwadron believes that many areas of law will be impacted by technology, students can find ways to make technology work within the practice group and “be happy and make a lot of money.” "I recommend that students develop an expertise that cannot be disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI) or technology," shared Joshua Schwadron on the You Are A Lawyer podcast. A law degree will take you anywhere. While Josh sees the impact of his law degree in his life, he cautions students to think about why they are going to law school before they take the giant leap because of the exorbitant costs of legal education.Lawyer Side HustlesJosh used his law degree to become the CEO of Mighty, which was created to benefit accident victims and bring equity to the personal injury and insurance industry."Mighty was founded to give the consumer more power and benefits and help to root out some of the bad practices that many people in personal injury have," explains Joshua Schwadron in Episode 82 of You Are A Lawyer. Mighty is concerned with: How the consumer is feeling Is the consumer able to pay their bills? Has the client's car been fixed? How can mighty help you get back to your new normal? Mighty is a nationwide service that allows accident victims to get better service. If you live in a smaller or remote area, Mighty can refer you to someone who can assist you after your accident.Join the FREE mailing list! Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla.1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!Contact Joshua SchwadronJoshua Schwadron is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Learn more about Mighty: www.mighty.comRead more about Joshua Schwadron hereConnect with Mighty Law: www.mightylaw.comReview Kyla's favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZ As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Engage with You Are a LawyerYou Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_eB5OebHvATnld4TFekX1gInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.comYOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EPISODESFrom Software Developer to Lawyer to IT Director featuring Devin ZitoFrom Intern to Data Privacy Counsel featuring Terrance PryorHow To Increase Your Value With Non-Linear Career Moves featuring Jaya Saxena
Our two new favorite terms and a bunch of thoughts on what to eat (such a conundrum, always, why?), coming at you on this week's episode. Dig in! Ok, food things: We're big fans of the the Food52 Simply Genius cookbook (and Food52 Genius Desserts, too) by Kristen Miglore. To start, try the 5-minute tomato sauce from Heidi Swanson (which reminded Claire of this slightly more complicated sauce she had last summer) and Canal House's chicken thighs. Some other cooking wins: this polenta soup recipe from Christopher Kimball, oven-fried artichokes, Ali Slagle's cheesy white bean tomato bake, and Toro Bravo's radicchio salad with manchego vinaigrette. This Eater story by Jaya Saxena speaks to our love of tiny spoons and brought this amazing T-shirt to our attention. Let us know your tiny spoon stance at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! And for more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Level-up your bread with Hero Bread—10% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO. Get that MBA with The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. YAY. Produced by Dear Media
Dena Lefkowitz was unhappy working in litigation so she changed firms a few times, before realizing that she needed to get away from this type of practice. Having a more reasonable work life has more of an impact on you than having a ton of money. It took Dena a few years to realize that free time was important and to look towards in-house positions so that she could spend her time how she wanted. Dena was a lawyer by day and a career coach, thought expert at night for six years. Dena was on a great trajectory, where the only way that she could continue to serve her clients was to leave her full time job. Dena took her side hustle and transitioned it into a full career and founded a career coaching business called Achievement By Design, LLC. As a coach, Dena helps people find careers that respect their values, preferences, and motives. Dena credits her time attending the Michael Baime Eight Week Mindfulness Retreat and working with a career counselor as showing her that she could work in a field that she enjoyed and be financially stable.Dena Lefkowitz is also the author of Winning In Your Own Court, a book that encourages people to create a successful career without burnout or selling out. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in changing careers, but unable to work with a career coach. With chapters entitled, Curate Your Career and Honing Your Soft Skills, Dena offers her wisdom and experience as a career coach to the reader. You May Watch this Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-c2PdgE1LgYOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EPISODESSuperwoman is a Myth! Why Asking for Help Made Me a Better Lawyer featuring Krista Lynn:https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/superwoman-is-a-myth-why-asking-for-help-made-me-a-better-lawyer-featuring-krista-lynnHow To Increase Your Value with Non-Linear Career Moves featuring Jaya Saxena:https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/how-to-increase-your-value-with-non-linear-career-moves-featuring-jaya-saxenaLearn to Monetize Your Passions as a Travel Blogger:https://www.youarealawyer.com/posts/learn-to-monetize-your-passions-as-a-travel-blogger-featuring-francesca-changJoin the FREE mailing list!Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla. 1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!Links and NotesAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Get your copy of Winning In Your Own Court by Dena Lefkowitz: https://amzn.to/3iLuZCgAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Review Kyla's favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZEpisode Timestamps00:00 - PODCAST INTRO01:03 - WELCOME TO YOU ARE A LAWYER 00:33 - DENA'S BACKGROUND 04:01 - LITIGATORS ARE ASSERTIVE04:57 - ACHIEVEMENT BY DESIGN05:27 - LEARN DIRECTNESS FROM LAW SCHOOL?06:46 - TYPICAL DAY AS GENERAL COUNSEL08:17 - UNDERPAID BUT HAPPY09:22 - BIG LAW VS IN-HOUSE10:54 - HIRED A CAREER COACH11:30 - JOURNEY & PRACTICE AD12:04 - PERMISSION TO CHANGE CAREERS14:16 - ORIGIN STORY OF YOU ARE A LAWYER16:27 - DESPERATION LED TO HIRING CAREER COACH16:43 - ENJOYED WORKING WITH COACH18:34 - LAWYER SIDE HUSTLE19:13 - SALARY CHANGES20:27 - MOTIVES & VALUES21:55 - WINNING IN YOUR OWN COURT25:00 - AVOID DERAILING YOUR CAREER26:28 - NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE CAREERS27:19 - OUTRO
From Project BFF HQ Terri + Manya riff on the concept of best friends. What is a best friend? Can you have more than one? It turns out that the concept of best friends is really pretty new and we probably don't all mean the same thing when we call someone our best friend. For some it may mean a singular relationship that has risen above all others. For other people, it is a term the describes a level of closeness.'Best Friends' Are a Surprisingly Recent Phenomenon, Jaya Saxena in th AtlanticThe Friendship Report, by SnapchatBest Friend, Urban Dictionary#BeAFriend Support us: PatreonEmail: friend@project-bff.comShare the love: subscribe + rate us in your favorite podcast app + tell your friendsWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast + we love it. They make it so easy!Support the show
Lori Mihalich-Levin and Jason Levin are back with their tradition of interviewing moms and dads in specific industries, sectors, or roles. In this series, they will be interviewing moms and dads who are diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals. Today Lori and Jason are excited to interview two amazing moms, Kamillah Knight and Jaya Saxena! Kamillah Knight is a change superhero! She strives to change how people interact with their environment, including their physical environment and those around them. Currently, Kamillah is a Senior Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion for Danaher's Water Quality Platform. Before that, she worked as the head of diversity and inclusion at Ferrero and at Unilever in diversity and inclusion, sales, and supply chain. Kamillah is also deeply involved in volunteer work with her local community and her alma mater, Cornell University. Her most recent degree from Cornell is an MBA. Kamillah has a ten-year-old daughter. Jaya Saxena is the mom of two delightful and spirited girls, who are five and nine years old. Jaya is a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist and former practicing attorney with fifteen years of advocacy and professional development experience. Her experience includes working in Legal Services, Law School Administration, and at an Am Law 10 Law firm. She currently works at a global economic consultancy, leading firm-wide DEI efforts. Jaya is an active member of her community, and she serves on multiple non-profit boards. In this episode of Parents at Work, Kamillah and Jaya talk about the joys and challenges of being working parents in the DEI space. They discuss the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and flexibility in the workplace, and talk about networking, support structures, and inclusivity. Stay tuned today to hear Kamillah and Jaya's inspiring working mom stories! Show highlights: When Kamillah entered the workforce, she struggled to understand how she could be successful in her career and the best mom she could be. (3:49) Kamillah talks about the things she built into her schedule when she entered the workforce to ensure that she spent enough time with her daughter. (4:56) When Jaya had her first daughter, she was older than most first-time moms. (7:47) Jaya's journey is constantly evolving, and she keeps on learning as new challenges present themselves. (8:40) Jaya talks about the gifts and hardships she has experienced as a working parent in the DEI space. (10:07) Working in the DEI space puts Kamillah at the forefront of understanding different ways of communicating things to her daughter. (12:39) Kamillah always tries to be honest with her daughter when talking to her about issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. (14:55) Jaya has learned to be okay with not knowing all the answers when her daughters ask her difficult questions. (16:40) Flexible working was a game-changer and Kamillah's number one workplace support when she became a working parent. (18:24) Jaya would have liked to have had more support around nursing and breastfeeding after her children were born. (24:38) Parenthood has taught Kamillah about empathy, balance, and time management. (31:04) Jaya has learned many skills as a parent, including resilience and competence when navigating through challenging situations. (38:35) Vulnerability is vital when shaping conversations around working parenthood. (40:01) Common biases need to get acknowledged in the workplace. (41:55) Links and resources: https://www.dhwaterquality.com/ (The Danaher Water Platform) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamillahknight/ (Kamillah Knight on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayasaxena2010/ (Jaya Saxena on LinkedIn) If you are the leader of a working parent or caregiver employee resource group at your organization, go to http://www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn (www.mindfulreturn.com/wpgn) to sign up for the Working Parent Group...
We're dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week of our newest pod baby. It's called The One Recipe and it's all about that ONE magic, indispensable recipe that you simply can't live without! This week we're talking to Jaya Saxena about what crystal you should be keeping in your kitchen, how she developed more confidence cooking Indian Food at home, and her One: a matar paneer from Julie Sahni's iconic cookbook, Classic Indian Cooking. Jaya is the senior writer at Eater, and the author of several books, including Basic Witches and Crystal Clear: Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday Life. You can followher on Instagram or Twitter @jayasa
Welcome to Jo's Boys, a podcast for little women, little men, and everyone in between! We'll be reading through "Little Women" chapter by chapter, pulling out queer and trans threads as we go. Your host is Peyton Thomas, author of the Kirkus-starred novel "Both Sides Now" and a freelance journalist with bylines in Pitchfork, Billboard, and Vanity Fair. This week, we're joined by special guest Jaya Saxena, senior writer at Eater and author of several books, most recently “Crystal Clear: Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday Life.” We dive into the ninth chapter of Little Women, "Meg Goes to Vanity Fair," where, in Jaya's words, “Meg goes to a party and learns to never want anything ever again.” Our cover art is by Allison Hoffman. It interpolates the cover art for Bethany C. Morrow's book "So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix," with permission from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. Our theme music is Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major.
Jaya Saxena practiced law for a few years before working in law school administration and back to a law firm, but focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Now, as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Brattle Group, Jaya Saxena creates strategy and acts as an internal consultant to ensure that DEI is represented in all aspects of the company.Listen to learn: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a cross-functioning role, regardless of where the program is housed in a company. DEI is not strictly an HR function. The importance of focusing on what you can control to eliminate stress Why pre-law programs benefit law students We also discuss: How most careers are non-linear yet meaningful and beneficial Cultural pressures that motivate people to seek advanced degrees or attend law school Five-year undergraduate and Master's degree programs at Carnegie Mellon University Jaya Saxena is licensed to practice law in Maryland. Learn more about Jaya Saxena: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thezenlegalmamaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayasaxena2010/*You Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh. Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.comADVERTISER: This episode is sponsored by the Law Office of Vernon P. Thomas.
Jesse Sparks talks to writer Jaya Saxena about crystals, Julie Sahni's Classic Indian Cooking, and the triumph of homemade paneer.
“Other Music is like a fun, messy library for music. You almost never find what you were looking for, but you always find something you never knew you wanted.” Jaya Saxena was 17 when she was asked to describe her favourite record store in Teen People magazine's Summer Music Special of 2004. Now in her 30s, Jaya is a published author of non-fiction, and a Senior Writer at Eater.com. When I found Jaya, she had forgotten she was in Teen People, so I had to jog her memory with the details. “I was around a lot of adults who worked for these magazines,” she told me, “so I probably did talk to someone.” Jaya spoke with me in October, 2021. She told me about Other Music, her career, and how she's building solidarity with peers in her industry. Podcast notes: Find Jaya's work on her site: www.jayasaxena.com Get her books: www.goodreads.com/book/show/33589940-basic-witches (with Jess Zimmerman) www.goodreads.com/book/show/52593434-crystal-clear www.goodreads.com/book/show/26114400-the-book-of-lost-recipes www.goodreads.com/book/show/30009779-dad-magazine (with Matt Lubchansky) Find me on my site: www.annasoper.ca And on Twitter and Instagram: [at] TeenPeoplePod And on Tumblr: www.teenpeoplepod.tumblr.com Music: Intro: Mild Wild, ‘Line Spacing'. CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Outro (2000s Indie Sleaze Disco-Rock riff) © Anna Soper
The next season of Teen People podcast is coming soon! I interview real people who were in Teen People magazine as young adults. This season, I speak with: Jaya Saxena, Senior Writer, Eater Alex Hill, GIS Director and Adjunct Professor, Wayne State University Gennie Gorback, Early Childhood Educator and President of the California Kindergarten Association Kerisha Harris, corporate communications professional Frankie Thomas, Columnist, The Paris Review They share their memories of Teen People magazine, the advice they'd give their teenage selves, and how they're changing the world! Where are they now? Find Teen People wherever you get your podcasts!
Who would've thought turning a depressing croon about drowning your sorrows in margaritas into a resort was a good idea? Jimmy Buffett, that's who. Jaya Saxena took on the mission of a night in Times Square's Margaritaville resort and Rax and Amber are on the low culture mission to dissect the details. Along the way, the gals muse on how Americans engage with leisure time, who exactly this resort is for, and the phenomenon of "conspicuous vibing". Check out Jaya's article: https://bit.ly/3A6STLi
Who would've thought turning a depressing croon about drowning your sorrows in margaritas into a resort was a good idea? Jimmy Buffett, that's who. Jaya Saxena took on the mission of a night in Times Square's Margaritaville resort and Rax and Amber are on the low culture mission to dissect the details. Check out Jaya's article here: https://bit.ly/3B34USV Become a trash patron today! www.patreon.com/lowcultureboil
Matt, David and Dan talk Saturday Night Fever with special guest Jaya Saxena! Topics include the life and career of John Travolta, the Big Lie that Disco Is Bad, and the surprisingly bleak tone of all the non-dancing stuff. Dan recommends Dirty Dancing (1987), available for rent or purchase on iTunes and Amazon.David recommends Blow Out, available to stream on Criterion Channel and available for rent or purchase on all major digital platforms.Matt recommends A Civil Action, available for rent or purchase on all major digital platforms.Jaya recommends Hairspray (2007), available to stream on HBO Max and available for rent or purchase on all major digital platforms.
Plenty of first-generation American kids share a very familiar experience: explaining the food in their lunchboxes as their classmates unwrap their sandwiches. Jaya Saxena is a staff writer at Eater, and she joins host Krys Boyd to talk about what it's like to feel like an outsider simply because of what your well-meaning parents packed you for lunch. Her article is headlined “The Limits of the Lunchbox Moment.” (This show originally aired on March 3, 2021.)
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we dedicate our episode to memory and how it has shaped AAPI food experiences. Many of us have probably eaten meals where long after the plate has been cleared, the taste still lingers in our mind. But we don’t just remember food — food can spark and capture memory as well. For those who have immigrated across countries, food can act as a vessel through which the flavors and stories of their past live on.Today, our episode explores how the smell, taste, or story behind dishes can inspire art, preserve heritage and forge connections across cultures and continents. First, we visit a family in the Bay Area to learn about how food has evoked nostalgia for them after immigrating from China. Next, we hear from an educational organization based in O’ahu about their mission of promoting environmental preservation. We then head to the backstage of a one-woman play, where we talk to the playwright about her relationship to food as an Indian-American. Finally, we flip through the pages of diasporic Vietnamese cookbooks to discover the narratives embedded within.Further Reading and Listening:Check out the website for the one-woman play, Meera’s Kitchen.Read Jaya Saxena's article about the Lunchbox MomentMonique Truong’s essay, “A Suitcase of Recipes: Diasporic Vietnamese Cookbooks and the Stories They Tell"Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.
Highly prized for their beauty, crystals can take the shape of jewelry, household objects, and an array of self-care products. But it’s the ideas they stand for that draw people to their raw forms. Like astrology, tarot, and modern witchcraft, crystals help practitioners understand themselves and the wider world around them. Crystal Clear author Jaya Saxena is in conversation with Helena Fitzgerald. _______________________________________________ Produced by Maddie Gobbo & Lance Morgan. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang. Visit https://www.skylightbooks.com/event for future offerings from the Skylight Books Events team.
Prudence is joined this week by Jaya Saxena, a staff writer at Eater. Her latest book, Crystal Clear, an essay collection about how humans assign meaning and power to objects, was published in December with Quirk Books. Prudie and Saxena tackle letters about how to handle a sister who’s adamant that you change to a vegan diet, how to tell your husband that you will file for divorce if he gets a pet, what actions to take when your sister-in-law is neglecting her baby, how to handle a family that is prematurely planning your wedding just because you’re dating someone nice. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen. Email: prudence@slate.com Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prudence is joined this week by Jaya Saxena, a staff writer at Eater. Her latest book, Crystal Clear, an essay collection about how humans assign meaning and power to objects, was published in December with Quirk Books. Prudie and Saxena tackle letters about how to handle a sister who’s adamant that you change to a vegan diet, how to tell your husband that you will file for divorce if he gets a pet, what actions to take when your sister-in-law is neglecting her baby, how to handle a family that is prematurely planning your wedding just because you’re dating someone nice. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen. Email: prudence@slate.com Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re joined by author Jess Zimmerman, making her Spirits return, to talk about women and monsters from Greek mythology. We chat Aerosmith music videos, mansplaining, and rant about the lack of allyship from Athena. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of misgendering, transphobia, sexualization, misogyny, body horror, death, drowning, violence against women, animal death, body horror, death by suicide, menustration, pregnancy, xenophobia, murder, matricide, and rape. Guest Jess Zimmerman is the editor-in-chief of Electric Literature and the author of Women and Other Monsters, from Beacon Press. She is also the author, with Jaya Saxena, of Basic Witches (Quirk, 2017). Her nonfiction writing has appeared in The Guardian, Slate, The New Republic, Hazlitt, Catapult, and others. Follow her on Twitter at @j_zimms and subscribe to her newsletter. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers and The Disordered Cosmos by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Check out all of Multitude’s merch at multitude.productions/merch! Sponsors - Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that finds and delivers clothes, shoes, and accessories to fit your body, budget, and lifestyle. Get started at stitchfix.com/spirits for 25% off when you keep your whole box! - BetterHelp is a secure online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits - Function of Beauty is hair care formulated specifically for you. Save 20% off your first order at functionofbeauty.com/spirits Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director’s commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests’ books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com. About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.
Plenty of first-generation American kids share a very familiar experience: explaining the food in their lunchboxes as their classmates unwrap their sandwiches. Jaya Saxena is a staff writer at Eater, and she joins host Krys Boyd to talk about what it’s like to feel like an outsider simply because of what your well-meaning parents packed you for lunch. Her article is headlined “The Limits of the Lunchbox Moment.”
Dale charges his quartz and bathes his amethyst in the light of a winter supermoon for this conversation with writer Jaya Saxena. Jaya joins Dale to talk about her recent collection of essays, Crystal Clear: Reflections on Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday Life. Organized according to various gemstones and their properties, the book explores the historical...
CONSENT IS SEXY, TINY DINOSAURS ARE NOT! - Fangirling in the Pacific. AGFG is no longer about music as Hannah has decided she's a witch, no kidding. After reading the book "Basic Witches" by Jaya Saxena & Jess Zimmerman so she's ditching her bands to raise her with her coven! After explaining why lipstick is thr sign of the devil we welcome Manchester favourites PACIFIC. This weeks Zoom call is packed full as we introduce Pacific to "Your Favourite Band Sucks", confirm if Elton John or Billy Joel is the original Piano Man, follow Prof Brian Cox through Manchester. Before discussing things 'Overheard in Northern Quarter', our yearning to go to Jimmy's bar and Night & Day once more. Then finishing things off with their rockstar antics at Liverpool's Parr Street Studios, a little quiz we called "Can You Be More PACIFIC?", oh and their new release "PUZZLE" which drops today! So prepare your earholes for your weekly fangirl indulgence with Hannah & El; as we embarrass ourselves and try to convince the world we know what we are doing! xoxo ---- Follow Your Favourite Fangirls; Instagram | @anothergoddamnfangirl Facebook | @anotherfangirlpod ---- If you loved OUR GUESTS as much as we did, then stay up to date by checking out their stuffs; Instagram | @PacificOfficial Facebook | @PacificOfficial Twitter | @PacificOfficial Spotfiy | P A C I F I C Apple / iTunes | P A C I F I C On't Web | www.pacificoffical.com ---- If you're loving your weekly fix of fangirl-ism then please drop your gal pals a review on Apple Podcast / iTunes. It doesn't sound much but it helps AGFG to grow and lure more beautiful people onto the show! Subscribe / Follow to get new episodes of Another Goddamn Fangirl every Friday! And as always a HUGE THANK YOU to you for checking us out, to the legendary Pippa Wills for producing our podcast and being our general show saviour. And our adopted brother from another mother, the main man Chris Drew from CD Language Solutions for his captions & comedic genius.
Dale charges his quartz and bathes his amethyst in the light of a winter supermoon for this conversation with writer Jaya Saxena. Jaya joins Dale to talk about her recent...
This week on the Handsell, Jenn recommends Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This entire year has been one huge change after another, forcing us all to take a deeper look at how we used to live and wonder what the future holds. Our stories this week explore how society is rapidly changing before our eyes.Dylan Heuer looks at how Covid-19 is affecting the way mothers balance work and life. An excerpt from HRN’s Queer the Table featuring Soleil Ho shows how assumptions about the audience for food writing and restaurant reviews are being upended. Alicia Qian ponders pumpkin spice and the implications that come with such “basic” trends. Armen Spendjian brings us a report on how UT Austin’s campus dining program has changed for the Fall semester. Further Listening/Reading:Listen to episode 15 of The Big Food Question: How can Growing Your Own Food Address Issues of Food Sovereignty and Access?Read more from Katherine Goldstein about bailing out American mothers here and anti-mom bias in the workplace here, plus listen to The Double Shift wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to episode 15 of Queer The Table - A New Kind of Restaurant Critic: Soleil HoPreorder Jaya Saxena’s new book, Crystal Clear: Reflections on Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday Life here.Listen to episode 87 of Meat and Three - School Lunch in the Age of Social DistancingKeep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Threeis powered by Simplecast.
Maiko Kyogoku and Emily Yuen of Bessou NYC call in to talk about running their restaurant during COVID while pregnant. Jaya Saxena explains the latest in restaurant dress code issues. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater digest@eater.com More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom. Subscribe to Amanda’s weekly newsletter here. Follow Us: Eater.com Facebok.com/Eater YouTube.com/Eater @eater on Twitter and Instagram About Eater: Eater obsessively covers the world through the lens of food, telling stories via audio, television, digital video, and publications in 24 cities across the US and UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author and food journalist Jaya Saxena joins Eric for the horniest competitive cooking anime of at least the last six months, Food Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: This week, the Democratic Party is holding its national convention – entirely online. Neil referred to Ed Kilgore’s New York magazine article about the role of television in shaping conventions. In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Natalia recommended Teresa Ghilarducci’s Bloomberg Opinion piece, “Remote College is Still More Valuable than a Gap Year.” Neil shared the new podcast series, “Forgotten: Women of Juárez.” Niki discussed Jaya Saxena’s Atlas Obscura article, “Rhode Island Has One Great Culinary Invention, and it’s Coffee Milk.”
There's no question about it: alcohol to go sales have helped restaurants survive the COVID-19 crisis. Booze, Beer and other alcohol takeout options have been a lifeline for our Cali BBQ restaurant and others in California. That salvation was thanks to regulatory relief from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency which, among other changes, has allowed certain licensees to sell sealed alcohol to go containers with food orders. Our Cali BBQ Craft Cocktails and Beer Growlers To Go have been a huge hit with our guests. When we had our popular Tiger King Growler, some people even dressed up like characters from the Netflix documentary to pick theirs up. Being able to continue selling alcohol during the coronavirus pandemic has helped us retain many of our amazing staff members during an incredibly difficult time for the restaurant business. But the lifeline is still temporary. If the people of California want establishments like Cali BBQ to be able to continue selling alcohol to go with food, then it'll take a legislative push to permanently change the law. "I think everybody's had to adjust," California Alcoholic Beverage Control spokesperson John Carr said about the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety related shutdown orders on our Digital Hospitality podcast. "This has been unbelievable, I mean, we all had this just dropped on us and then we had to immediately ask ourselves, what can I do? What can I do to serve my community in the best way possible? How can I do it safely?" "Because all of us want to see people get back to work. We want to see businesses reopen. It's just that we have to make sure that we're all cognizant and doing everything we can to keep people from getting this terrible disease that spreads. And there's no vaccine yet. So we have to do all these things to keep people safe." "It's definitely been a huge challenge," he added. "And I know it's been a huge challenge to the hospitality industry. You've felt it by like a tidal wave." Booze To Go In the US: Restaurant owners and others involved in food and drink service have been making concerted efforts to change their states' respective laws. For some restaurants, being able to sell cocktails, beer, wine, and other drinks to go and for delivery, has helped them stay in business. If that were to suddenly change back to how it was before the regulations were rolled back, it could mean disaster for some who now rely on drink sales to stay afloat. Cocktails and alcoholic drinks to go have helped struggling business all over the country. In a May 5, 2020 Eater article by Jaya Saxena called "It's Maybe Time to Make To-Go Cocktails Legal" the influential online publication raised an important question: Why hasn't it been like this the whole time? And why can't we continue allowing people to pick up alcoholic drinks to go with food indefinitely. "It seems to be working quite well, both for businesses and customers; businesses get to offload more product at a time when every penny counts, and customers get to enjoy mixologist-quality cocktails at home," the Eater article states. "And it raises the question of why the hell it hasn’t been like this the whole time. "The new, temporary liquor regulations have their own quirks and inconsistencies, but most states have made it easier to obtain alcohol: In New York and California, alcohol can be delivered or taken to-go, as long as it’s accompanied by food, and restaurants can sell whole bottles of wine and spirits. In Chicago, restaurants and bars can sell “sealed packaged goods in their original container,” like bottles of wine or cans of beer, but not pre-mixed cocktails. The same goes for Washington and Texas, though restaurants are selling “cocktail kits” so you can make your own at home." The push to keep alcohol to go sales is gathering steam all over the country. In Missouri, the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control waived a restriction on ce...
Prudence is joined this week by New York City based writer, Jaya Saxena. She's currently on staff at Eater.com, and her essay collection Crystal Clear is forthcoming from Quirk Books this year. Prudie and Saxena dig into letters about what to do when you discover a coworker has been tracking your attendance, actions and wardrobe, should you fake a baptism to appease your grandmother, what to consider when your boyfriend violates your trust by touching you after you told him not to, how to handle coworkers who treat you like their children because of your age, how to tell your conservative parents that you’ve been secretly living with your boyfriend. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen. Join us for a live Dear Prudence at The Bell House in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30PM! Tickets Email: prudence@slate.com Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prudence is joined this week by New York City based writer, Jaya Saxena. She's currently on staff at Eater.com, and her essay collection Crystal Clear is forthcoming from Quirk Books this year. Prudie and Saxena dig into letters about what to do when you discover a coworker has been tracking your attendance, actions and wardrobe, should you fake a baptism to appease your grandmother, what to consider when your boyfriend violates your trust by touching you after you told him not to, how to handle coworkers who treat you like their children because of your age, how to tell your conservative parents that you’ve been secretly living with your boyfriend. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen. Join us for a live Dear Prudence at The Bell House in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30PM! Tickets Email: prudence@slate.com Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chances are, you've got a favorite grocery store. Whether it's the employees, the childhood nostalgia of a hometown market, or the unique products that make yours great, everyone seems to have that one grocery store they're obsessed with. Stores all over the country have built cult followings, and we wanted to know: what is it about the grocery store that we love so much? Jaya Saxena joins us to lay out her theory, and then we hear from Eater's editors about their favorite places across the country. Did yours make the list? Then, we get into the biggest food stories of the week, from the "chicken parm bro" phenomenon, to an ill-advised take on poutine and how Amanda found herself deep in Daniel's credit card receipts and more. Stories: • How Chicken Parm Became an Aphrodisiac • Are Alt-Milks Taking Out Big Milk? • An Arby's Tried to Ban Children Featuring: Jaya Saxena (@JayaSax) James Park (@JamesyWorld) Meghan McCarron (@MegMcCarron) Erin DeJesus (@asteriskerin) Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa) Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Produced by: Martha Daniel (@martha_c_daniel) More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom. Subscribe to Amanda’s weekly newsletter here. Follow Us: Eater.com Facebok.com/Eater YouTube.com/Eater @eater on Twitter and Instagram Get in Touch: digest@eater.com About Eater: Eater obsessively covers the world through the lens of food, telling stories via audio, television, digital video, and publications in 24 cities across the US and UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outrage over wage theft prompts a delivery giant to change its policies, tips & tricks on how to achieve “regular” status, Macy’s started selling some ‘cute’ new portion control plates (with Jaya Saxena) the lowdown on New Coke and why Stranger Things might be leading the way in the new product placement model. Hosted by: Amanda Kludt (instagram/twitter) Daniel Geneen (instagram/twitter) Questions? Praise? Complaints? Email us at upsell@eater.com and find all the latest food news at Eater.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, host Bobby Finger welcomes writer, editor, and author of Basic WitchesJaya Saxena (@jayasax) along with writer and creator of the weekly newsletter High DramaLouis Peitzman (@louispeitzman) to chat about the second half of the very witchy (and surprisingly demonic) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the shockingly hypnotic docu-soap Selling Sunset, what the name "Chrishell" stands for, why Our Planet is both essential and tough to watch, and (weirdly) our favorite A) songs from Disney's Hercules, and B) lines from The Birdcage.Skip segments you'd like to keep spoiler-free with these handy time codes:Our Planet: 5:45 - 8:20Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: 11:08 - 22:50Selling Sunset: 22:50 - 36:05The OA: 36:15 - 39:30Call 754-CALL-BOB and share your current obsessions, and we may discuss it on a future episode!Once again, it's 754-CALL-BOB.
Headphones in, jade egg out: let's trash Goop and pseudoscience together. Talking points: dowsing rods, Q-Ray Bracelets, Vitamin Water, magic space stickers, the placebo effect, crystal healing, and multi-level marketing essential oil scams. Trigger warning: actual social commentary Link to Jaya Saxena's wonderful Elle review for jade vagina eggs: https://www.elle.com/author/17287/jaya-saxena/ Dr. Jen Gunther's diss track against Gwyneth "Literally the worst" Paltrow: https://drjengunter.wordpress.com/category/bad-goop-advice/
This episode we’re discussing Occult/Mysticism/New Age/Esoteric/Magic(k) Non-Fiction! We discuss youthful tarot experimentation, cultural appropriation, new age spiritualism, and more! Plus: Well known 19th century erotic author/model Bam Stroker! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Books We Read This Month (or tried to read…) Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards by Michelle Tea Welcome To 'Witch City' With Michelle Tea Making Witches: Newfoundland Traditions of Spells and Counterspells by Barbara Rieti Kupilikula: Governance and the Invisible Realm in Mozambique by Harry G. West Desperate Magic: The Moral Economy of Witchcraft in Seventeenth-Century Russia by Valerie A. Kivelson The Dark Side of the Enlightenment: Wizards, Alchemists, and Spiritual Seekers in the Age of Reason by John V. Fleming The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke Lore Podcast Ask Baba Yaga: Otherworldly Advice for Everyday Troubles by Taisia Kitaiskaia Ask Baba Yaga at The Hairpin HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft by Erica Feldmann HausWitch shop The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrational Beliefs Keep Us Happy, Healthy, and Sane by Matthew Hutson Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman Camille Chew is the artist (she also has a “Modern Witch” series of images) Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood by Claire Hoffman Can RJ Recommend a Book by a Trans Author in this Genre? Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot by Rachel Pollack There are no print collections of Pollack’s run on Doom Patrol, but you can buy it on Comixology Other Media We Mention The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz The Secret by Rhonda Byrne A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle The Vampire Bible by The Temple of the Vampire Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Neopaganism and Witchcraft by Kathryn Gottlieb (the thesis Meghan mentioned) The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells by Skye Alexander The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts by Judika Illes The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft by Rosemary Ellen Guiley Magic from Mexico: Folk Magic, Prayers, Spells & Recipes as Taught by the Wise Woman of Guadalupe by Mary Devine How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America's Future by Jonathan Cahn The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Literary Witches: A Celebration of Magical Women Writers by Taisia Kitaiskaia Overthrowing the Old Gods: Aleister Crowley and the Book of the Law by Don Webb Witches, Pagans, and Cultural Appropriation by Mandy A. Paradise (zine) Brainscan Zine #33: DIY Witchery (An Exploration of Secular Witchcraft) by Alex Wrekk Portland Button Works: Witchy category Links, Articles, and Things Old Episodes of our podcast Episode 005 - Religion (non-fiction) Episode 015 - Self Help Episode 016 - Supernatural and Paranormal Non-fiction New Age (Wikipedia) Black Witch: Life from a Black Pagan's Perspective Black Witch on the Alt-Black Podcast How to Cast Spells Using Emoji by Tarin Towers 164 Emoji Spells Some Modern Witches Are Casting Emoji Spells And Digital Tarot Readings - But Do They Work? by Jacob Shelton A Simple Guide to Emoji Spells
It's getting harder to find a funny line to make the episode title! My Current Fix:Jill is working on her Ixchel by Catherine Clark out of Sweet Sparrow Yarns Gosling in Dusty Rose and Magpie in Butterbeer. She was trying to do the sleeve colorwork in intarsia, but is going to do it again in plain stockinette with duplicate stitch instead. She just split for the armholes in her Pop Crop Cardi by Ambah O'Brien and Lobelia by Meghan Fernandes mash-up out of Jessie's handspun. Jessie spun the 3-ply yarn out of two plies of natural merino, and one ply from a Mork Made Fiber Co batt. The cropped cardigan is for Jessie's wedding. Jill swatched for Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty in Invictus Yarns Reward in the color Contemplate. She also did a little bit of spinning with Capistrano Fiber Arts 80/20 Merino/Tussah Silk roving in "Barrier Reef". What I'm Jonesing For:Jill is into the Alaska sweater by Camille Descoteaux and the Oshun pullover by Christina Danaee. She also likes the Vela Shawl by Shara Made. Jill wants to get a jump start on the holidays with the Hello Winter! by Calle del Limon ornament and the Slice of Pizza Ornament by Michele Wilcox. She's also going to participate in the Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira.Re-Ups:Goodie Supply CoUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:UCLA Festival of PreservationMary Poppins Returns (2018)Green Book (2018)Roma (2018)Monk The Ghost WhispererTrue Detective Season 3YouBreaking In (2018)Lorena on AmazonDuo Lingo appVox article on Racism: "The knitting community is reckoning with racism" by Jaya Saxena
Amanda and Jenn discuss books to help with your New Year’s resolutions in this week’s episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Nightchaser by Amanda Boucher and Avon KissCon Weekend Affair. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Feedback The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Books Discussed Pride by Ibi Ziboi Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi Judgement Detox by Gabrielle Bernstein Every Body Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu
On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I chat Imposter Syndrome with Jaya Saxena. Jaya Saxena is a diversity and inclusion strategist, career development professional, and social justice advocate. After having spent almost 20 years navigating a career in the legal and nonprofit sectors, she has developed a strong commitment to helping individuals find authentic fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Hello witches, seekers, and friends! Thanks for tuning in to episode 34 of The Fat Feminist Witch Podcast, the show where we do a little ranting, raving, and wand-waving! Today we're talking about a profession and mission that's common in witchy and pagan circles - midwifery, doulas, and birth work. Is Midwifery witchcraft? Why are there so many witchy and pagan doulas? When did that happen? I'll talk a bit about the history of the european witch trials and how many of those persecuted were accused of possessing the power to heal through natural remedies and ... satanic witchcraft? How the rise of Doctors as a profession cost many women healers, and the women who depended on them, their lives and own rights to understand their bodies. I also share stories and experiences from other witchy parents, midwives, and doulas - including yours truly, a former doula. I reference a BUNCH of great sources for you to continue your own research on this topic, including: The Birth House by Ami McKay (and the #WitchyWednesday tag on twitter) Witches Sluts Feminists by Kristen J. Solee Witches, Midwives, and Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English The Story of Jane by Laura Kaplan Basic Witches by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman The Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed Witches: A Century of Murder doc on Netflix (also the Pendle Witch Child on YouTube!) Modern Marvels S06E16 "Physical Fitness" Connect with me! The Blog: http://fatfeministwitch.com Facebook: The Fat Feminist Witch Twitter: @fatfemnistwitch Instagram: FatFeministWitch Pinterest: FatFemnistWitch Support the show! Patreon: http://patreon.com/thefatfeministwitch Buy me a ☕ : https://ko-fi.com/thefatfeministwitch Advertise on The Fat Feminist Witch: http://advertisecast.com/thefatfeministwitch As always the opening and closing track is Back To The 90s (Douglas Mulvey AKA D-REX) / CC BY 4.0)
It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Jaya Saxena to wrap up a month of bed-making fun, and to celebrate 7 years of LAMOB. They're covering ink stains on sheets, night cream stains, how to wash a pillow, and sharing some LAMOB success stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hello again witches, seekers, and friends, and thanks for tuning in to episode 30 of the fat feminist witch podcast! I am your host Paige, The Fat Feminist Witch, and today I'll be talking about Basic Witches, Sluts, Feminists, and people who just straight up hate fun. This is a witch n bitch episode which means I've also taken a poll from witches online around the world about one of today's topics - do you have to practice magic to be a witch? Today's episode was inspired by the book BASIC WITCHES by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, which caused a bit of s stir for being a witch book about witchcraft by non witches about something many don't even consider witchcraft. YEAH. I also mention Witches, Sluts Feminists by Kristen J Solee, as another modern witch book that has recently shone a light on the history of witches and witchcraft and what makes someone a witch, whether they want to be or not. Find out why I gave BASIC WITCHES
Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine, the book, and the author of the forthcoming Book of Lost Recipes, the duo share some spicy disaster stories plus the best ways to deter this stubborn stain. Between questions surrounding turmeric baths, turmeric beauty masks, turmeric curry bombs, and what to do if the spice infiltrates fabric, Jolie and Jaya dig deep for the best solutions out there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's Hallowe'en, and once again, Jolie is joined by friend of the Cleancast and fellow spooOOoky person, Jaya Saxena. And this time, she's brought her husband, Matt Lubchansky, along for the fun! In this spirited episode (get it???), they're tackling all kinds of Hallowe'en messes, from wax spills and pumpkin ooze, to colored hairspray and greasepaint disasters, to the keeping of a tidy spellcasting altar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Writer and editor Jaya Saxena joins merritt to talk raunchy films, witches, and baby names.
It’s October which means it’s time for our Halloween episode! We talk about our favourite spooooooky movies, books, comics, video games, and more! Plus: Early Canadian history! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi Books (& relevant links) Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix The Little People (Nazi Leprechauns) Armageddon Film FAQ by Dale Sherman; which was mentioned way back in Episode #11 on Religion (fiction), of all things Through the Woods by Emily Carroll The Girl Under the Bed by Dave Chua and Xiao Yan Uzumaki by Junji Ito Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu by Junji Ito Urban/Paranormal Fantasy for non-spooky Halloween reading: Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews The Mediator series by Meg Cabot The Voodoo Killings by Kristi Charish Women of the Otherworld series by Kelly Armstrong Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton Stephen King and horror, maybe-horror, and not-at-all-horror books: The Stand On Writing: A Memoir of Craft Desperation Under the Dome Gunslinger (Dark Tower Series) The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Stephen King’s progeny, Joe Hill, writes great horror books too: The Fireman Heart-Shaped Box NOS4R2 Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez Wytches, Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder and Jock The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag Basic Witches: How to Summon Success, Banish Drama, and Raise Hell with Your Coven by Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman Art by Camille Chew (and more witches) How To Make Calling Yourself a Witch Your Whole Personality The scare your child(hood self) silly section: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell The Little Giant Book of "True" Ghost Stories: 84 Scary Tales by Arthur Myers, John Macklin, Margaret Rau, and Jim Sharpe The Ghost Wore Gray by Bruce Coville Other ghost books from Anna’s childhood include Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn, Ghost Cadet by Elaine Marie Alphin, and A Ghost in the Window by Betty Ren Wright (and a lot of other books by Betty Ren Wright) Goosebumps by R. L. Stine Fear Street by R. L. Stine Christopher Pike Haunting at Hill House by Shirley Jackson We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson The House on the Borderland by Richard Corben, Simon Revelstroke, and William Hope Hodgson Coraline by Neil Gaiman Comic version adapted/art by P. Craig Russell Unheimlich and the uncanny ZombieWorld: Champion Of The Worms by Mike Mignola and Pat McEown Tintin Yves Chaland Ligne Claire Liō by Mark Tatulli Slug Theater Salt girl Kitaro and the Great Tanuki War by Shigeru Mizuki Mokumokuren Movies It Follows (no clowns) It (clowns) The Cabin in the Woods Tucker & Dale vs. Evil Evil Dead Evil Dead the Musical Ginger Snaps Ginger Snaps Back The Lure (“evil mermaids that run a nightclub, and also vampires are involved”) What We Do in the Shadows Coraline (the movie) Video Games Dead Space Gone Home PT Silent Hill Anatomy Matthew managed to combine two different streaming shows Let’s Nope (horror games, sometimes terrible) Watch+Play (many genres including horror, always terrible) Links, Articles, and Things Halloween tombstones made by friend of the podcast Colleen Frakes The Wikipedia page for Jack-o’-lanterns includes photos of some made from turnips Upper Canada and Lower Canada Upper Canada Village Photo from the cocktail party in an abandoned hospital Matthew mentioned Selkie Jump scare Questions Is it worse to see horrible images or have to picture them in your mind? Do you read things for Halloween? Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts for all our Halloween favourites, follow us on Twitter, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, October 17th, when we’ll talk about Non-Fiction Travel. Then come back on Tuesday, November 7th, when we’ll be discussing recent books we’ve read!
Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, authors of the new book Basic Witches, join Jolie in the studio to talk all about cats, and other witch-y subjects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hey witches! We're popping into your feed on a Friday to drop the newest episode of Hannah's new podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda! We thought this conversation about witchcraft and embracing your inner Hagrid would be particularly up your alley. Enjoy!This week I'm joined by authors/witches extraordinaire Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman to talk about their forthcoming book Basic Witches (preorder it here!). If you're in the New York area, you can head to the launch at The Astoria Bookshop on August 29th! If you think Jaya and Jess sound dope as heck (which they are, why not check out some of the other stuff they've written?Jess references this piece about cultivating ugliness, which is part of her “Role Monsters” series (go read all of them, they're all great)Want some more Jess? Of course you do. Here it is.This book isn't Jaya's first witch-rodeo (first coven meeting? first midnight gathering?) either, as this great Kitchen Witch piece demonstratesActually, while you're at it, check out all of Jaya's work for The Toast (including her brilliant collaborations with Matt Lubchansky) and then go read her new stuff on Elle.com http://ohwitchplease.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SFA-1.7-Crossover.mp3The podcast theme song is “Mesh Shirt” by Mom Jeans off their album “Chub Rub.” Listen to the whole album here or learn more about them here.Jaya and Jess's theme song is “Witch” by The Bird and the Bee. Go listen to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey witches! We’re popping into your feed on a Friday to drop the newest episode of Hannah’s new podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda! We thought this conversation about witchcraft and embracing your inner Hagrid would be particularly up your alley. Enjoy! This week I’m joined by authors/witches extraordinaire Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman to talk about their … Continue reading Special Bonus Episode: Secret Feminist Agenda 1.7
Queer women, Carly Rae Jepsen, and what’s up with people confessing crimes on Facebook? Prudence and guests Jaya Saxena and Matt Lubchansky take on your problems of timing, including: do you have to let your fiancé’s ill mother live with you indefinitely? What if you want to quit your job — which you only started two days ago? How long should you stay with a husband who disappeared from your life for years, and now won’t go away? Plus, Mallory advocates for the CGI lesbians of the Gilmore Girls. Hear more Prudence by joining Slate Plus: Slate.com/Prudiepod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Queer women, Carly Rae Jepsen, and what’s up with people confessing crimes on Facebook? Prudence and guests Jaya Saxena and Matt Lubchansky take on your problems of timing, including: do you have to let your fiancé’s ill mother live with you indefinitely? What if you want to quit your job — which you only started two days ago? How long should you stay with a husband who disappeared from your life for years, and now won’t go away? Plus, Mallory advocates for the CGI lesbians of the Gilmore Girls. Hear more Prudence by joining Slate Plus: Slate.com/Prudiepod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we go to a future where all pop stars use avatars, clones, robots or cartoons instead of their real bodies and faces. What does that do to music? Can everybody pull off an avatar? And why would any pop star even want that? We start with a conspiracy theory. Jaya Saxena tells us about the theory that Beyonce is a clone. And one of the reasons Jaya thinks that people might think Beyonce is using a clone is because she’s so private, and hates doing press stuff. Which of course is not the case, Beyonce may seem perfect but she is in fact a single human woman. But the idea that a pop star might want to use a clone or avatar to do some of the more boring and annoying tasks required of pop stars: red carpets, meet and greets, constant interviews, is believable. Kelsey McKinney, a culture writer at Fusion, says that most of the pop stars she’s interviewed would absolutely take an out if they were given one. She tells us about what the grind of pop-stardom is really like, and why so many stars eventually do break down. Now, there are some pop stars who use fronts or avatars. The Gorillaz performed as a cartoon troupe. Daft Punk wears those helmetty things. Sia wears a big wig. Deadmaus often performs wearing a giant mouse head. There’s this rock band called The Residents that has a small but very intense cult following. MF Doom performed in this gladiator mask. There are lots of examples of this. But Kelsey points out that none of them have reached the level of fame that say Beyonce or Taylor Swift has. The one possible place we can find a true pop star that is represented by an avatar is Hatsune Miku. Now, if you’re not familiar with Hatsune Miku, she’s a 16 year old Japanese popstar. She’s 5 feet 2 inches tall, and she weighs 93 pounds and she’s got this really striking blue hair that is usually in these super long pigtails. And she is not real, she’s a cartoon or hologram. Hatsune Miku is a particularly interesting case to me because unlike The Gorillaz or Daft Punk or Sia, Hatsune Miku isn’t a front for a person. There is no artist laboring behind the scenes, who then goes out and uses the Hatsune Miku cartoon character to perform. She’s entirely a fabrication of a company, and I swear to you that I am not making this up, the company’s name is Crypton Future Media. And Crypton Future Media makes these singing synthesizer programs. And that’s where Hatsune Miku’s voice comes from, it’s totally created by a computer. And last week when I was doing some research for this episode I realized that Hatsune Miku was actually playing at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City where I live, in just a couple days. So, obviously I bought tickets and this past weekend I dragged my very patient boyfriend to her show. You can hear how that went in the episode. But of course I can’t interview Hatsune Miku, since she’s not real. So instead I called my favorite anonymous musician: the man behind Hussalonia. You can read about the back story to Hussalonia on their site, but here’s the gist: Hussalonia is a pop music cult, which was purchased by an evil soap company called Nefarico, which demanded that Jesse no longer use his name or face in the songs, and also required him to put out two albums of soap jingles. And the man behind Hussalonia, Jesse Mank, tells us about why he came up with this story, and why he didn’t even do interviews until recently. Finally, we all discuss what kinds of avatars people would choose, whether certain types of music are better suited to avatars, and what kind of fan art might spring up from these avatars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine, the book, and the author of the forthcoming Book of Lost Recipes, the duo share some spicy disaster stories plus the best ways to deter this stubborn stain. Between questions surrounding turmeric baths, turmeric beauty masks, turmeric curry bombs, and what to do if the spice infiltrates fabric, Jolie and Jaya dig deep for the best solutions out there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Myq hangs out with Jaya Saxena and Matt Lubchansky on the KATG Network
Myq’s 10 minute satellite with Jaya Saxena and Matt Lubchansky
On this episode, we bring you two different versions of lost and found: Jaya Saxena reads her essay, "Looking the Part," about trying to find a clear identity, and Molly McArdle reads from her novel in progress, Geography, with an excerpt about a boy lost on a city bus, and what he finds in the aftermath. CatapultReads.com // @CatapultReads // The Trebuchet
This week, Whitney and Mark are joined by Jaya Saxena, a writer of no small reputation or number of book deals! We talk about Substances, the right age to show your child Kyle MacLachlan, loft beds, hair-stealing bats and the giant spider Whitney lived on top of as a child. Also... GOOBY? A THING MARK HASN'T SEEN: Showgirls. A THING WHITNEY HASN'T SEEN: Bar Rescue. A THING JAYA HASN'T SEEN: Metropolis Synced to Kid A.