Podcast appearances and mentions of Michelle Tea

Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce is a fourth-generation Chinese-American. Her twin brother has autism, and the two went to Jefferson Elementary in the Sunset because the school had a good inclusive special education program. Kyle says that from an early age, she fought for her twin, all the way up to teaching classmates ASL to be able to communicate with her brother. After one year at Lick-Wilmerding High School, Kyle transferred to School of the Arts (now Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts) to major in music. She went to Sarah Lawrence College in New York after that, where she majored in ethnic studies and arts, followed by time at Columbia University for social work. Then Kyle Casey Chu came back to her hometown. She says she missed the calmness here, the Queer scene, and her family. We shift the conversation to the story of how San Francisco Drag Story Hour got started. Michelle Tea founded Drag Story Hour after having a kid of her own and discovering how hard it was to find spaces for queer parents or parents of queer kids. Tea thought, ‘Why not bring the magic of drag to youth spaces?' When she set out, Tea sought drag queens who had worked with youth before, something that proved not too easy. But Kyle and her drag persona, Panda Dulce, did in fact have youth work experience. Kyle had worked as a K–5 Spanish immersion teacher, a special ed. teacher, a music teacher, and a camp counselor. That plus her social work degree definitely qualified her for Drag Story Hour. She along with a handful of other queens joined the pilot program. Fast-forward to June 2022, when members of the so-called “Proud Boys” (ugh) stormed a Drag Story Hour in San Lorenzo in the East Bay that Panda Dulce had been asked to read at. After barging in uninvited and definitely unwanted, they shouted transphobic slurs and calling Panda a pedophile, a “tranny,” and an “it.” She was forced for her own safety to lock herself in a back room of the library until authorities arrived. When they did, they simply asked these horrible people to leave. No citations. Not even a slap on the wrist or taking of names. The goings on in San Lorenzo that day were awful enough. But starting soon after, the missteps by media were relentless for Kyle. Journalists seemed more interested in a preordained narrative than Kyle's actual experience and associated trauma. It was like the story was being fed to her, rather than coming from her own words. But Kyle and her writing partner, Roisin Isner, were talking one day. They decided that they wanted to reclaim authorship of Kyle's story, to add dimensionality and humanity to her experience. Isner had been through a traumatic event of her own years earlier and could easily relate to her friend. We talk at length about Kyle's reliving her trauma to film the short film that came out of writing sessions with her friend. She says that she never really stopped living it, in fact, and that shooting the movie served as a sort of catharsis for her. Then we talk about her new book, The Queen Bees of Tybee County, which is out now wherever you buy books (except for that one place—never buy anything there yuck). When we recorded that day in April, the book had just been optioned and could become a movie in the near future. She's also got another short coming soon, Betty, which just premiered in New York. Follow Kyle/Panda Dulce on Instagram and her Kyle Casey Chu website. We recorded this bonus episode during SFFILM fest in The Presidio in April 2025. Photography by Jeff Hunt

Activist and writer Michelle Tea joined me this month to vulnerably discuss the places magic intersects with lineage, life, and sex. We transitioned into a bit of a slumber party tee-hee-ing about the archetypes of the tarot and how many of the famous figures of the major arcana could be Doms or subs. It's fun! Get in here! To get the full version of this episode Join Patreon at $11/month or substack at $8/month. Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Submit questions for this podcast as voice memos to podcast@askasub.com Go here for information on how to record a voice memo Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description. * Michelle Tea is best known for her book, Modern Tarot, which is now a cult classic. Her latest book, Modern Magic, explores her magical roots. Sharing how she crafted her own magical practice, Michelle offers a framework to tap into the distinctive magic that lies within each of us, a framework that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional values. * In this episode, self-described DIY witch, professional tarot reader, author, and feminist icon Michelle Tea is joined by arts-based, psychedelic-assisted ancestral psychotherapist Camara Meri Rajaberi for an illuminating conversation that explores modern magic. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on November 6th, 2024. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciispod.com/ * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

Taking us from the awkwardness of middle school to the transcendence of a sex club, SLUTS: Anthology (Cipher Press) presents a diverse collection of writing – fiction and non-fiction, pro and con, philosophical and compulsive – exploring the eternally controversial word. Whether an insult or badge of honour, an identity or a state of mind, SLUTS engages some of the hottest minds of the moment to riff on the subject, exploring the nature of desire and its cultural consequences.The anthology's editor, Michelle Tea (Black Wave, Against Memoir), and contributor Jeremy Atherton Lin (Gay Bar) read from and discussed the project.Find more events at the Bookshop: https://lrb.me/eventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Tea has published over 20 books, including the cult classic Valencia as well asModern Tarot and the essay collection Against Memoir. Her latest book, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches was released in the fall of 2024 — not too long before our interview was recorded. A lot has changed since then. The calendar year and the world itself. I loved Modern Magic from the opening paragraph. Months later the book feels like an instruction manual for survival. There's a lot more I could say about Michelle — and I say some of it in the print interview. Head over to ART of the ZODIAC on Substack to read the bonus TALKTALKTALK. BUY MODERN MAGIChttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/modern-magic-michelle-tea?variant=41384105181218ABOUT MICHELLEMichelle Tea is the author of over twenty books for grown-ups, teenagers and children.Her autofiction Valencia is a cult classic that was made into a feature length art film.Her tarot how-to, Modern Tarot, is a best-seller, and her essay collection Against Memoir was awarded the PEN/American Diamonstein-Spielvogel award for The Art of the Essay.She is a Guggenheim Fellow. Tea was the founding Executive Director of Bay Area arts organization RADAR Productions for thirteen years; her final act as ED was to create Drag Queen Story Hour, for which she received honors from The California Library Association and Logo Television. Tea is also the co-founder of the legendary Sister Spit, a performance tour which has been active since its inception in 1997. (bio taken from Dopamine Books: https://dopaminebooks.org/team) ABOUT VIVIVivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose collaborative approach to divination weaves in storytelling and mythology to create a container for her clients to explore their personal narrative. She's the host of the Los Angeles Astro Salon at the Philosophical Research Society and the podcast TALKTALKTALK.JOIN THE TALKTALKTALK LIVE!https://artofthezodiac.co/events-workshops/ENJOYED THIS PODCAST? Follow ART of the ZODIAC & Vivi Henriette in ALL the places:https://linktr.ee/ART_of_the_ZODIACSUBSCRIBE to ART of the ZODIAC on SUBSTACK for the latest  TALKTALKTALK, delivered straight to your inbox—it's FREE:  https://artofthezodiac.substack.com/ LEARN Astrology! Make FRIENDS! JOIN CLUB ASTRO on ⁠PATREON⁠:https://patreon.com/ARToftheZODIAC?ut…

A Description of episode 133 of Outside The Studio with Tessa: Outside the Studio presents an epic conversation with Michelle Tea about her latest book, 'Modern Magic,' exploring the themes of witchcraft, tarot, and personal rituals. We discuss the intersection of tarot and witchcraft, the importance of embracing the unknown in spirituality, and the significance of setting up rituals and altars. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Tessa explore the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and personal growth. They discuss the influence of 12-step traditions on spiritual practices, the syncretism found in various religious practices, and the importance of creating a sacred space for writing. Michelle shares her journey of embracing her creative livelihood, the challenges of overcoming creative blocks, and the significance of betting on oneself despite fears and uncertainties. The conversation emphasizes the power of rituals, both in magic and writing, and encourages listeners to find their own paths in life. Three reasons to listen to the whole podcast:1. Rituals can be personalized and should resonate with the individual, for example setting up an altar can include representation of the 4 elements; earth, air, water, fire.2. Spell work can start with simple practices like meditation and intention setting and maintaining personal practices is essential, especially in relationships.3. Learn how to overcome creative blocks using magical practices and how embracing fear is essential in pursuing a creative livelihood. Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:00) Michelle Tea's Modern Magic(00:03:37) The Intersection of Tarot and Witchcraft(00:07:46) Reframing Witchcraft and Spirituality(00:12:46) Setting Up Rituals and Altars(00:17:58) Exploring Spell Work for Beginners(00:22:51) Balancing Relationships and Personal Practices(00:25:30) Embracing the Mysteries of Life(00:27:35) The Influence of 12-Step Traditions on Spirituality(00:29:43) Syncretism in Spiritual Practices(00:32:35) The Writing Process as a Sacred Ritual(00:37:44) Overcoming Creative Blocks with Magic(00:41:13) The Journey to a Creative Livelihood(00:48:09) Betting on Yourself: Embracing Fear and Uncertainty Resources:Website: https://www.michelle-tea.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/Twitter: https://x.com/TeaMichelleModern Magic Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/modern-magic-michelle-tea?variant=41384105181218 Enjoy the Podcast? Love to give us 5 stars? Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Connect with Tessa Tovar:Website: https://tessatovar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8CwOutside the Studio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio-with-tessa-tovar/id1483077110Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588

Join us this week as Patti Negri chats with the enchanting Michelle Tea on The Witching Hour. We'll be delving into her new book, modern magic, and discussing everything from kitchen spells to medieval witch tales. 

RU312: MICHELLE TEA ON MODERN MAGIC FOR CONTEMPORARY WITCHES http://www.renderingunconscious.org/creativity/ru312-michelle-tea-on-modern-magic-for-contemporary-witches/ Rendering Unconscious episode 312. Michelle Tea is here to talk about her new book MODERN MAGIC: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches. https://amzn.to/4erqjcl Follow her at: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/ X https://x.com/TeaMichelle Watch this discussion at Youtube: https://youtu.be/bdxAV9boNac?si=jHAbi1DQYxKwt5L6 Rendering Unconscious is also a book series! The first two volumes are now available: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives vols. 1 & 2 (Trapart Books, 2024). https://amzn.to/3TvHCAS Dr. Sinclair contributed a piece on “Freud and the Occult” to The Fenris Wolf 12 (Trapart Books, 2024) edited by Carl Abrahamsson. https://amzn.to/3XuryAb Carl and Vanessa will both be presenting at conference A Tide of Ghosts: Esotericism and Art beyond Fact and Fiction, Copenhagen, October 24-25, 2024: https://eventsignup.ku.dk/atideofghostsesotericismandartbeyondfactandfiction-5543/conference Carl Abrahamsson's magical memoir Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground (Inner Traditions, 2024) was just published! https://amzn.to/4dweCQC Join us for a Free Online Book Talk to celebrate October 27th: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/events-tickets/free-online-book-talk-meetings-with-remarkable-magicians-with-carl-abrahamsson Also coming up October 14 – Online Talk · Midsommar: A Weird Tale of Unconscious Ideals, with Swedish Author Carl Abrahamsson: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/events-tickets/online-talk-midsommar-a-weird-tale-of-unconscious-ideals-with-carl-abrahamsson Join Dr. Vanessa Sinclair for The Magical Films of Iconic Director Tim Burton, beginning December 1 online via Morbid Anatomy Museum: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/classes/the-magical-fims-of-tim-burton RU received the 2023 Gradiva Award for Digital Media from the National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis. https://naap.org/2023-gradiva-award-winners/ Support RU POD at: Substack: https://vanessa23carl.substack.com Make a Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=PV3EVEFT95HGU&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=USD Or by joining Carl & I at Patreon where we post EXCLUSIVE CONTENT weekly https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl THANK YOU for your support! Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally: http://www.drvanessasinclair.net Follow Dr. Vanessa Sinclair on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawsin_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renderingunconscious Visit the main website: http://www.renderingunconscious.org Many thanks to Carl Abrahamsson, who created the intro and outro music for RU POD. https://www.carlabrahamsson.com https://www.bygge.trapart.net https://highbrowlowlife.bandcamp.com Follow him at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaAbrahamsson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl.abrahamsson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlabrahamsson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carlabrahamsson23 Substack: https://thefenriswolf.substack.com/subscribe The song at the end of the episode is “Supper Club” from the album Ready For Business by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy. Available at Pete Murphy's Bandcamp Page. https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com/ Image: photo of Michelle Tea by Hadley Rosenbaum

We're getting witchy and magical in today's episode. I have no doubt you are going to love my guest, Michelle Tea! Michelle is the author of numerous books including the popular Modern Tarot and its follow-up, the new Modern Magic. She is a witch, a mom and the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour. In this episode, Michelle walks us through modern witchcraft and its power for personal growth. We explore how modern magic blends feminism with cultural traditions. She also shares the role of breathwork and meditation, how dreams connect to the subconscious, and her journey to sobriety. This episode offers a thoughtful mix of spirituality, personal transformation, and deep self-awareness. You'll hear: The role of modern magic and how it allows you to craft your own path to power and self-growth (4:37) Why Michelle says “witchcraft is feminist” (8:09) Breathwork isn't meditation; it offers clarity and transforms how you connect with yourself (20:00) Struggling to manifest? Michelle offers advice for when nothing seems to happen (27:46) Dreams and their connection to our subconscious - the more you can do to connect with your subconscious, the better your spiritual practice will become (29:35) Resources: 1:1 Coaching with Andrea Michelle's website Michelle's book, Modern Magic Michelle on Instagram @michelleteaz Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/630 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined today by author and witch Michelle Tea to chat about her newest book, Modern Magic. We talk all about growing up as a goth witch in the 80s, finding your own ritual groove in your practice, playfulness in witchcraft, and more! Find the Book: ⁠Modern Magic⁠ An enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches, by professional tarot reader and feminist Icon, Michelle Tea provides a fascinating, magical history of spiritual traditions from around the world—giving all the tools, spells, and rituals to navigate our stressed-out lives. Witty, down-to-earth, and wise, Tea bewitches us with personal tales about crafting her magical practice and coming into her own. She pairs enchanting stories from her days as a goth teen in Massachusetts with insights from her experiences as an adult to share her observations about the world as well as her vision for what it could be. Modern Magic gives us the tools to tap into a stronger, distinctive magic that lies within us, one that incorporates queer, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional values.  About Michelle: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠X⁠ Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including the cult-classic Valencia, the essay collection Against Memoir, and the speculative memoir Black Wave. She is the recipient of awards from the Guggenheim, Lambda Literary, and Rona Jaffe Foundations, PEN/America, and other institutions. Knocking Myself Up is her latest memoir. Tea's cultural interventions include brainstorming the international phenomenon Drag Queen Story Hour, co-creating the Sister Spit queer literary performance tours, and occupying the role of Founding Editor at DOPAMINE Books, a Los Angeles-based, non-profit press that publishes work by edgy, emerging queer writers. In addition to helming the imprints Sister Spit Books at City Lights Publishers, and Amethyst Editions at The Feminist Press, Tea produced and hosted the popular Your Magic podcast, wherein she read tarot cards for Roxane Gay, Alexander Chee, Phoebe Bridgers and other artists, as well as the live tarot show Ask the Tarot on Spotify Greenroom and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

Filmmaker Daviel Shy joins us to share about her upcoming project, The Lovers, which serves eroticism and queerness in equal parts. Daviel's creative mindset is akin to an arousal state. In creative flow, she takes in her experiences with heightened awareness and incorporates them into her work. Daviel also integrates the unique lived experiences of her collaborators into her work and allows space for the work to be changed by those both in front of and behind the camera. The Lovers web series is a semi-autobiographical work that integrates the ways Daviel and her collaborators sought connection through the pandemic and how the isolation, separation and strange interconnectedness of the pandemic changed them (and all of us). In revisiting the experience of the pandemic, audiences are able to process and integrate their lingering grief and trauma from living through similar experiences. The series premieres September 21st at the LA Gay and Lesbian Center. Tickets can be reserved at givebutter.com/SsGRphYou can also register for the Shameless Sex Couples Retreat that Sarah has been talking about and will be co-facilitating Nov 12-17.Please find us on IG, TikTok and support the show on Patreon.Daviel Shy wrote and directed THE LADIES ALMANACK, starring Guinevere Turner, Hélène Cixous, and Eileen Myles. She created and stars in the seven episode series, THE LOVERS, and her fiction appears in the 2024 Anthology, SLUTS, edited by Michelle Tea and published by Dopamine/Semiotext(e). She is currently co-founding a porn production company called DAYLiGHT FiLMs.www.davielshy.comFb, LinkedIn, X, substack: @davielshyIg:@solsticetits@thelovers_series@xdaylightfilms

On this special episode of CARD TALK, we're talking about five books that are devoted to tarot not just as a personal practice, but also as a tool for collective liberation. Check out these tarot books & their talented authors:Red Tarot // Christopher MarmolejoRadical Tarot // Charlie Claire BurgessTarot for the Hard Work // Maria MinnisQueering the Tarot // Cassandra SnowAnd available now: 78 Acts of Liberation // Lane SmithI also highly recommend the work of so many other liberation-oriented tarot teachers and creators including Rashunda Tramble, Cyrée Jarelle Johnson, Jezmina Von Thiele, Sara Calvarese, Amanda Yates Garcia, Althea Sebastiani, Corinna Rosella, Nyasha Williams, Juliet Diaz, Cristy C. Road, Cedar McCloud, Siri Plouff, Beth Maiden, Asali Earthwork, Kelly-Ann Maddox, Bee Scolnick, Michelle Tea, Mary K. Greer, Rachel Pollack, and so many others. This is in no way an exhaustive list, but I hope it will get you started.Decolonizing your tarot practice is essential work, but if it also brings up big feelings or leaves you craving support, check out my new tarot journaling resources Drink Some Water and Queens of Spirit.For more on Meg, check out 3amtarot.com, and order your copy of Finding the Fool through Bookshop.org or your favorite local bookstore.Find episode transcripts and more over on the CARD TALK website.Love what you're hearing? Support the pod with a one-time donation or recurring subscription, and please subscribe, review, and tell your friends! Support the Show.CARD TALK is written, edited, and produced by Meg Jones Wall of 3am.tarot. Theme music created by PaulYudin.

This is part two of my conversation with Michelle Tea. If you have not listened to the first part, go back to the previous episode. We talk about how she got knocked up, why getting divorced made parenthood better, and how she came up with the idea for drag queen story hour. To finish us off, Michelle reads an exert from How Not To Be A Queer Douchebag in her novel Against.

This week, author and Drag Queen Story Hour founder Michelle Tea visits and talks to us about her new Press, Dopamine, its forthcoming anthology, Sluts and how she generates so much writing. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced, A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith Books Discussed:Sluts Anthology edited by Michelle TeaMy Child The Algorithm by Hannah SilvaSkunks by Fiona WarnickCandy Darling : Dreamer Superstar by Candy DarlingMissing White Woman by Kellye GarrettLuster by Raven LeilaniOther Things Discussed:MISA: Madeline Island Arts SchoolSign up for my Read With Me Series in May where we are reading The Book of Ayn by Lexi FreimanApartment Guide's on 7 Guidelines for building a home library featuring some bookshelf advice by yours truly. Visit Michelle Tea's Website here. Find Michelle Tea on Instagram @michelleteazFind Michelle on Facebook @MichelleTeaSupport the Show.I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

Michelle Tea is a slutty queer icon and the author of over twenty books. Today she joins us to celebrate the release of Sluts, an anthology she edited and it's the first release under her new publishing organization, Dopamine Press.  We begin the conversation by diving into what it means to be a slut in our culture today, how the word has been used against us, and how we've come to reclaim it. Then we discuss her childhood and what pushed her to leave her hometown at 21 and move in with her then-girlfriend. After that, we discuss her sex work, addiction, the mental illness that is writing memoir, and how she got sober.  This is part 1 of our conversation, part 2 will come out on May 7— the same release day of Sluts. 

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former Managing Director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."One essayist and grocery store worker describes what it is like to be an "essential worker" during the pandemic; another reporter and military veteran details his experience with homelessness and what would have actually helped him at the time. These dozens of fierce and sometimes darkly funny pieces reflect the larger systems that have made writers' bodily experiences, family and home lives, and work far harder than they ought to be.Featuring introductions by luminaries including Michelle Tea, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, and Astra Taylor, Going for Broke is revelatory. It shows us the costs of income inequality to our bodies and our minds--and demonstrates real ways to change our conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with author & editor Michelle Tea, while they talk about the story of her writing onto stage, her history running lesbian-feminist spoken-word & performance art collective Sister Spit, & the “mental illness” of writing & why it matters for our lives, our trauma, our healing.Thanks to Beth Pickens for the “Death & God” chapter in her book Make Your Art No Matter What which offered a fitting launching off point for this conversation.michelle tea'swebsite: https://www.michelle-tea.com/ books: https://www.michelle-tea.com/books IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/ twitter: https://twitter.com/TeaMichelle substack: https://michelletea.substack.com/ venmo @Michelle-Tea-1Produced by Nick JainaSoundscaping by Nick Jaina”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick JainaTHIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU.Become a podcast patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D.

Welcome to our new season!Today we meet Leslie Vincent and Michelle Tea!We're talking about the book that saved Leslie's life: Valencia by Michelle Tea.As a music maker, Leslie Vincent performs jazz and the great American Songbook. She released her new album About Last Night earlier this year.Michelle Tea is a writer, Guggenheim Fellow, founder of Drag Queen Story Hour, and host of the podcast Your Magic with Michelle Tea.Valencia is the fast-paced account of one girl's search for love and high times in the drama-filled dyke world of San Francisco's Mission District.Connect with Leslie and Michelleinstagram: @leslie_della_vincentwebsite: lesliedellavincent.comfacebook: facebook.com/LeslieVincentMusicwebsite: www.michelle-tea.cominstagram: @michelleteaztwitter: @TeaMichelleBuy ValenciaVisit our Bookshop for  new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts.Or, buy Valencia directly: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781580052382Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Stephen Flamm, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Permission to use "Laura" and "Stars Fell Over Alabama" provided be Leslie Vincent.Permission to use the film trailer to Valencia provided by Michelle Tea.Permission to use Your Magic with Michelle Tea provided by Michelle Tea.Music credits: visit thiqueerbook.com/music Quatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Register and Support Unstoppable Stories: A Banned Books FestivalRegister: https://uucf.org/unstoppableDonate: https://onrealm.org/UUCF/give/BBFestText: UUFAIRFAX BBFest to 73256.All donation options: thisqueerbook.com/unstoppableSupport the show

We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn dream LIL MISS HOT MESS to the podcast to discuss her book If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It, Drag Story Hour, queer drag pedagogy, standing up to fascists and MORE.  AND Aquarius friend to the show MICHELLE TEA joins us to talk about the recent anti-queer violence at the Glendale School Board meeting, and how to show up, resist, and keep your queer joy.  Also- Nicole discusses the latest drama from her "friendly" tortoise Facebook group.  Lil Miss Hot Mess is the author of the children's books If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It (Running Press Kids, 2022) and The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish (2020) and serves on the board of Drag Story Hour.  She has also appeared on world-class stages like SFMOMA, Stanford University, and Saturday Night Live, was a founding organizer of the #MyNameIs campaign that challenged Facebook's “real names” policy, and has published essays in The Guardian, Wired, and Salon.  When not twirling, Lil Miss Hot Mess is a university professor. Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including Knocking myself up, Valencia, Against Memoir, and Black Wave.  She is also the co-creator of Sister Spit and Drag Queen Story Hour.  Michelle joined me from a literary festival's wellness center in Denver Colorado to discuss the recent attack on the Glendale school board by the proud boys, and how to be an ally and spark queer joy in the face of it.  Please enjoy my talk with Michelle Tea   

It takes two to make a baby... Or maybe it takes three. Plus science. And doctors. Michelle Tea, MUTHA co-founder and author of Knocking Myself Up, returns to talk about her IVF journey, partners and pink triangles, and "trying." Plus, Biz reflects.Get your copy of Michelle's new book, Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of my (In)Fertility, wherever books are sold. Learn more about Michelle and her writings by visiting her website, www.Michelle-Tea.com.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Go to MaximumFun.org/join to become a member! This week, we're sponsored by Lectric eBikes and Earth Breeze. Go to lectricebikes.com to learn more and explore the new XPedition cargo eBike and all of the other models Lectric has to offer. Go to EarthBreeze.com/BADMOTHER to get 40% off your first order.Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a Genius moment, a Fail, or a Rant! Thanks!!Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

Drag performers are more visible than ever after decades in the underground, but will recent protests, threats of violence, and restrictive laws set them back?Today, we dive into the origins of the backlash and how drag performers are reacting to it. Read the full transcript here. Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times national correspondent Jaweed KaleemMore reading:Drag Queen Story Hour disrupted by men shouting slurs and threats at Bay Area libraryChildren's drag queen event at Costa Mesa church draws protestArkansas legislative panel advances bill to restrict drag performances

2-20-23 Bachelor Host Nick Viall Spills Nayte & Michelle Tea Plus Bekah Martinez Explains Her Departure From Chatty BroadsPLUS A BACHELOR EPISODE PREVIEW!www.linktree.com/davenealSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bachelor-rush-hour-with-dave-neal/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Knocking Myself Up (Dey St.), Michelle Tea brings all her characteristic passion, wit and occasionally alarming candour to bear on the trials, tribulations and joys of trying to become, and becoming, a queer parent. Witch-enhanced honey, intrusive medical procedures, impertinent questions and generous drag queens collide in a memoir that is both hugely entertaining and, in the end, profoundly moving.Tea was in conversation with Isabel Waidner, author of We Are Made Of Diamond Stuff and Sterling Karat Gold.Find more upcoming LRB Bookshop events via the website: https://lrb.me/eventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan and Charlie are back with another innuendo named episode. They explore “Oh God” by Michelle Tea, “December” by Michael Miller and a creepy and maybe quite disturbing poem by Dylan called “When you're watching me”.

This is a special edition episode where I am joined by C.E. Hoffman to talk about Taylor Swift's new album, Midnights. We geek out about our favorite tracks, dive deep into how Taylor has grown as an artist, admit that neither of us were "swifties", and attempt to figure out what kind of literature Taylor Swift might be into. For those who don't know C.E. Hoffman: C.E. Hoffman is a published writer from Canada. Sluts and Whores, their #OwnVoices Urban Fantasy debut, was released Feb 2021 by Thurston Howl Publications. They've edited the e-zine Visceral Uterus since 2012. Meanwhile, their novels incubate. Inspirations run from Edith Wharton to Martin Millar to Zadie Smith. C's brain hosts tea parties for Haruki Murakami and C S Lewis. J D Salinger rants to Allen Ginsberg while Allen makes eyes at Irvine Welsh. Michelle Tea recites with Assata Shakur, Joy Harjo, and Saul Williams. Shakespeare's always there, but he's shy. So are the musicians. (MCR, Marianas Trench, The Hold Steady, Azealia Banks, Eminem, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meredith Wilson…) C devours books. Favourites of late: There There by Tommy Orange, Jack Wang's We Two Alone, and Neil S Reddy's forthcoming JubJub Juice. They're psyched to read Second Bell by Gabriela Houston, whilst enjoying Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo. C writes about magic, sex, and death. They hug trees, love cats, and clearly dig Taylor Swift's new album. Website: https://cehoffman.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/CEHoffman2 Select Publications: https://razorcake.org/sneaker-club-outer-rooms-june-body-and-brocoy-at-duffys-tavern-toronto-on-nov-21-2019-by-c-e-hoffman/… https://maudlinhouse.net/gtfo-1/ https://punkpoetry.com/ce-hoffman/ https://thurstonhowlpub.storenvy.com/products/31670962-sluts-and-whores beats by God'Aryan Support Textual Healing with Mallory Smart by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/textual-healing

This week I spiraled out with novelist, memoirist, Tarot reader & literary arts organizer Michelle Tea (Knocking Myself Up, Against Memoir.)  We talked about how we'd rather be overwhelming than boring, explored the shame inherent to parenting,  confessed moments in our friendship that once made us spiral, and so much more. Plus, Michelle shares a ridiculously hilarious and deeply humiliating story about a teenaged hookup gone wrong- that was so bad it literally gave ME intense secondhand embarrassment just listening to it!Follow Michelle on Twitter @TeaMichelle,  and on Instagram @michelleteaz! You should also BUY HER MOST RECENT BOOK!!!!! It's called  "Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My (In) Fertility ,"  and it's an incredibly funny, vulnerable and real exploration of queer baby-making,  pregnancy, and everything that goes with it. Which is- a lot. In a great way. READ IT, GET IT, DO NOT WAIT, etc!!!!  You can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok @elykreimendahl and the pod on Twitter and Instagram @podshamespiral, where I'm regularly posting fun video clips of especially juicy or hilarious moments from the episodes.  Audio Engineer/Editor: Sarah Gabrielli (check out her amazing podcast about the last lesbian bars in America @cruisingpod on Instagram and TikTok and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruising-a-lesbian-bar-road-trip/id1585850925Original Music: Shadwick Wilde, Instagram and Twitter: @shadwickwildeCover Art: Cassidy Kulhanek, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: @heavenlygrandpaNew episodes every Tuesday! Don't forget to subscribe, review and please leave those five shining stars! twitter.com/podshamespiralinstagram.com/podshamespiralinstagram.com/elykreimendahltiktok.com/@elykreimendahltwitter.com/elykreimendahl

AND YET WE SAY AGAIN - WE DON'T NEED NO MAN! KNOCKING MYSELF UP chronicles Michelle's choice to get pregnant and have children as a queer, uninsured, single, 40-year-old woman. Along the way, she falls in love with a wholesome genderqueer a decade her junior, attempts to biohack herself a baby with black market fertility meds and witch-enchanted honey, learns her eggs are busted, and enters the Fertility Industrial Complex in order to carry her younger lover's baby.CASUAL. FOLLOW MICHELLE: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/?hl=enhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/knocking-myself-up-michelle-tea?variant=39689608757282 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content warning: In this episode, we briefly discuss suicidal thoughts/thoughts of self-harm.    Michelle Tea joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to discuss coming of age in queer, punk culture of the 80's and 90's, the growing literary scene at that time, and how drugs and alcohol began taking a toll on her happiness. Michelle tells us what it has been like re-learning how to write, sober, and about how her sobriety has evolved over the years. Beth and Michelle talk astrology, psychedelic mushrooms, and knowing when you're using substances to cope, or not. Michelle shares stories of the early days of Sister Spit, her femme, queer literary movement, and Beth and Michelle talk about her newest book:  Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility, out now.  Michelle shares what her Sober Story would be called: “It's Not an Astrological Transit.”   Michelle Tea is the author of the popular tarot how-to Modern Tarot, the cult classic Valencia, and many more works of fiction and non-fiction. She's a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow and has received awards from PEN/America, Lambda Literary, and other spots. She hosts the Spotify podcast Your Magic, as well as the live tarot room Ask the Tarot on Spotify Live. She is the mind behind Drag Queen Story Hour, Sister Spit, and other literary interventions. Michelle's most recent book is Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility, out now.    Key Takeaways:   What it means to own your sobriety. Finding your identity as a non-drinker. Being sober in the queer community.     Connect with Michelle Tea:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleteaz/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeaMichelle Order Michelle's latest book, Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My Infertility: https://bookshop.org/a/19833/9780063210622   Resources Mentioned:   The Passionate Mistakes and Intricate Corruption of One Girl in America: https://bookshop.org/books/the-passionate-mistakes-and-intricate-corruption-of-one-girl-in-america/9781584350521 Valencia: https://bookshop.org/books/valencia/9781580052382  Modern Tarot: https://bookshop.org/books/modern-tarot-connecting-with-your-higher-self-through-the-wisdom-of-the-cards/9780062682406 Your Magic Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MTRTty0d4ryv6Mjyb9kUc?si=857d0fd2f1564562     Support Sober Stories:   Follow us on Instagram - @wearesoberstories Follow us on TikTok - @wearesoberstories Receive email updates   From our sponsors:   Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/soberstories/ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Use code SOBERSTORIES for $50 off The Booze Breakup program.

As a queer young poet in San Francisco's underground literary scene, Michelle Tea writes that she thought of pregnancy “the same way I thought of any STD, but with a dose of the movie Alien." But soon after turning 40 she decided to give it a go, seeking a “less traditional, queer, and community-centric mode of making a family” In her new memoir "Knocking Myself Up," the acclaimed author writes about the ups and downs of that journey. She joins us to talk about the book and and the world of LGBTQ pregnancy and parenting. Guests: Michelle Tea, author and poet, her latest book is "Knocking Myself Up: A Memoir of My (In)Fertility."

MICHELLE TEA!!! Advice on publishing, exes, ethics, copycats & more.      We are over the moon to welcome back very special guest MICHELLE TEA, to dole out advice on publishing, weathering copycats, bad exes, bad dreams, writing ethics, writing practices, and more.    Go see me & Michelle LIVE, August 6th at Powells City of Books in Portland, Oregon, where we will be talking about her new book, Knocking Myself Up.        Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including  Valencia, Against Memoir, and Black Wave.  She is also the co-creator of Sister Spit and Drag Queen Story Hour.    Michelle's new book: Knocking Myself Up, is out now.    DAWN RIDDLE is our roving unsolicited vegan food reviewer. She is also a wonderful artist! Today she brings us GF Snyders of Hanover pretzel rods.  find her here: Dawnriddle.com   

Jordan talks with Michelle Tea about her new memoir (Knocking Myself Up), making the decision to get pregnant, her tarot practice, and creating a queer family. MENTIONED: The Rider-Waite Tarot Valencia by Michelle Tea XOJane.com Buddhism Michelle Tea is the author of over a dozen books, including the cult-classic Valencia, the essay collection Against Memoir, and the speculative memoir Black Wave. She is the recipient of awards from the Guggenheim, Lambda Literary, and Rona Jaffe Foundations, PEN/America, and other institutions. Knocking Myself Up is her latest memoir. Tea's cultural interventions include brainstorming the international phenomenon Drag Queen Story Hour, co-creating the Sister Spit queer literary performance tours, and occupying the role of Founding Director at RADAR Productions, a Bay Area literary organization, for over a decade. She also helmed the imprints Sister Spit Books at City Lights Publishers, and Amethyst Editions at The Feminist Press. She produces and hosts the Your Magic podcast, wherein which she reads tarot cards for Roxane Gay, Alexander Chee, Phoebe Bridgers and other artists, as well as the live tarot show Ask the Tarot on Spotify Greenroom. For more Thresholds, visit us at www.thisisthresholds.com Be sure to rate review and subscribe on your fav platform! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Maria Griffiths is almost thirty and works at a used bookstore in New York City while trying to stay true to her punk values. She's in love with her bike but not with her girlfriend, Steph. She takes random pills and drinks more than is good for her, but doesn't inject anything except, when she remembers, estrogen, because she's trans. Everything is mostly fine until Maria and Steph break up, sending Maria into a tailspin, and then onto a cross-country trek in the car she steals from Steph. She ends up in the backwater town of Star City, Nevada, where she meets James, who is probably but not certainly trans, and who reminds Maria of her younger self. As Maria finds herself in the awkward position of trans role model, she realizes that she could become James's savior—or his downfall. One of the most beloved cult novels of our time and a landmark of trans literature, Imogen Binnie's Nevada is a blistering, heartfelt, and evergreen coming-of-age story, and a punk-smeared excavation of marginalized life under capitalism. Guided by an instantly memorable, terminally self-aware protagonist—and back in print featuring a new afterword by the author—Nevada is the great American road novel flipped on its head for a new generation.   Join us for this conversation between Binnie and fellow writers Michelle Tea and Brontez Purnell, recorded live on our Crowdcast on June 15, 2022.   Moderated by Nat Freeman. _______________________________________________   Produced by Nat Freeman, Lance Morgan, & Michael Kowaleski. 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.

This is a very special episode. Michelle Tea, from 'Ask the Tarot' on Spotify Live, joins for a crossover 30th episode celebration! She teaches listeners how to hone in on their witchiness, shares some of her paranormal experiences, and how to safely accesses the spirit world using tarot and reads cards for us and some listeners. Thank you to these incredible fantoms for opening up and sharing/being vulnerable with us. This was a beautiful experience for us and we are so grateful for the community you have helped build. Make sure to tune into to Campfire Stories every Tuesday at 8pm ET live on Spotify. Follow Campfire Stories on Spotify Live. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Ivory Ella. Ivory Ella is a lifestyle apparel brand that donates 10% of profits to saving the elephants and other charitable causes. You can be a part of the herd! Go get yours with 15% off using code TGOG ivoryella.com/tgog. If you enjoy our show, please consider donating to our Patreon. We promise to make it worth your time and we promise not to haunt you. We have a variety of different tiers that will give you access to bonus content, special shoutouts, discounted merch and more! Patreon.com/twogirlsoneghostpodcast. Finally, please Rate and Review the podcast on iTunes and follow us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by the awesome team at Upfire Digital and original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! 

Jennifer Baumgardner is a writer, activist, filmmaker, and lecturer. Baumgardner joined The Feminist Agenda to discuss the need to publish feminist children's books, letting projects go, and editing the new feminist book review LIBER. Originally from Fargo, Baumgardner has been working in New York City at the intersection of feminism and publishing for three decades, beginning in 1993 as an intern (and later editor) at Ms. magazine. From 1997 on, she wrote dozens of features for a diverse array of magazines (Glamour, Teen Vogue, Bust, Dissent, Harper's Bazaar, Harper's, The Nation, Elle, New York Times, etc.), authored/co-authored seven books (including Manifesta, Look Both Ways: Bisexual Politics, and Abortion & Life) and wrote, directed, and produced two feature-length documentaries (It Was Rape and I Had an Abortion). Baumgardner has keynoted at more than 250 colleges and universities and, in 2002, co-founded Soapbox Inc., a speaker's bureau. She was writer-in-residence at the New School from 2008 to 2012. From 2013 to 2017, Baumgardner was the publisher and chief executive of the Feminist Press, where she relaunched their children's publishing, created the award-winning queer imprint Amethyst Editions with Michelle Tea, and established the Louise Meriwether prize for a debut author of color. From 2017-2021, she was editor in chief of the Women's Review of Books, a long-running feminist print review out of Wellesley. In December, she left Women's Review to edit the new feminist book review LIBER, with Katha Pollitt and others. She lives in the Village with her husband, two sons, and two cats. Ways to support The Feminist Agenda podcast: Archer & Olive: Use code feminista10 to save 10% on most items Buy books my Bookshop site Purchase books mentioned and reviewed in this episode through my Bookshop affiliate links: Find most of Jennifer's books at Bookshop Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine Check out Liber and subscribe! Support indie feminist media! Follow The Feminist Agenda on Twitter

In this episode, we present to your earholes some beautiful, whimsical and wonderful friends of the pod Your Magic.  Today, Your Magic pulls back the curtain on the many misconceptions about Satanism. Exploring demon conjurings (spoiler...they can be kinda cute!) and the beef between the Temple of Satan and the Church of Satan. Meeting three different types of Satanists- atheistic, theistic and satanic witches- we mostly learn that the devil is our friend. Plus, we dive into the meaning of The Devil card with Hannah Graves, creator of Cult Mother Tarot, learning how to work with its dark and disciplinary energy.   Your Magic is a podcast hosted by author Michelle Tea. Every episode explores contemporary spirituality and magic with lots of humor and heart. Usually, they read their guests tarot – including people like Kathryn Hahn, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, and so many other amazing people and then offer a DIY spell or ritual that anyone can do. But, in this episode – the host Michelle Tea dives deep into Satanism, the Satanic Church and the Satanic Temple and explores what it actually looks like to worship Satan. If you like the episode, you can find the podcast only on Spotify or support them at patreon.com/thisisyourmagic. You can also find them on Instagram and twitter @thisisyourmagic

Virgie was a guest on another show we think you'll enjoy: Your Magic. And we have an update on Season 3!Asking for help is not a sign of weakness — it's a sign of strength. In this episode of Your Magic, activist, speaker, teacher, and writer Virgie Tovar joins host Michelle Tea for a conversation about the magic of science, the dangers of diet culture, and the power of pleasure. Then, Bran Taylor helps us turn our emotions into powerful energy for change with a spell.

All revved up and ready to go! This week, Peaches and Michael are dodging the hall monitors and dancing in the gym as they celebrate 1979's ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL! In addition to discussing the film's intersection of rock rebellion and teen comedy, our hosts explore the importance of the punk ethos in the cult canon. Joining the conversation is drag legend Heklina, who shares stories of how her love of The Ramones led to a lifetime of transgressive anarchy. Then, award-winning author Michelle Tea stops by to talk about how the film's lead, Riff Randell, is an unquestionable queer icon. From the majesty of Mary Woronov to the draginess of Joey Ramone, this episode has it all! Go!  

          On Episode 65 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete has the pleasure to speak with Natalie Lima. The two discuss Natalie's childhood, her relationship to language and the always-welcoming library, A Separate Peace, Song of Solomon, We the Animals, and other chill-inducing literature, the writers who have inspired her, and the inspirations behind some of her most well-known works.   Show Notes and Links to Natalie Lima's Work   Natalie Lima's Personal Website    For a Good Time, Call,” essay for Guernica, September 2020   “Snowbound,” essay for Brevity, September 2019   “Men Paid Me To Eat,” fiction for The Offing, June 2019   “Fly”-Fiction from Paper Darts, May 2017 Talking Points/Authors/Books Mentioned and Allusions Referenced During the Episode:   At about 2:35, Natalie talks about influences growing up, including her experience speaking Spanish and her ideas of “home”   At about 4:50, Natalie talks about her relationship with the written word growing up and into adolescence, including her love of the public library    At about 6:50, Natalie discusses the pivotal high school reading years, including a favorite of Pete and Natalie's, A Separate Peace by John Knowles   At about 10:40, Pete asks Natalie if she saw herself and her various cultures/subcultures in what she read growing up    At about 12:45, Natalie describes a few of her favorite books, including Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and White Oleander by Janet Fitch   At about 13:35, Natalie outlines Song of Solomon and Toni Morrison's impression on Natalie   At about 15:25, Natalie talks about contemporary writers who continue to thrill her, including Roxane Gay and her Bad Feminist and Justin Torres and his We the Animals, Myriam Gurba, Jhumpa Lahiri, T Kira Madden, Esmé Weijun Wang, Michelle Tea, Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Jaquira Diaz   At about 20:10, Natalie details the moment(s) that made her believe in her ability to write professionally and successfully, including how Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Julia Cameron's The Right to Write helped her rekindle her writing passion and how her professor Colette Sartor gave feedback that energized Natalie   At about 28:35, Natalie discusses her target audience(s) and the success and how she was surprised how many people were moved by “Fat Girl Cries Herself to Sleep”    At about 30:45, Natalie talks about sharing personal information in her writing, as well as how certain works of her have affected her and her readers   At about 34:35, Natalie discusses “For a Good Time, Call,” her powerful essay about the “party line” and the essay's many layers; Pete and Natalie make connections to teenage chaos/malaise and to an NPR article about avatars and Walter Thompson Hernández and Yesika Salgado on California Love   At about 42:35, Natalie discusses the background and events and writing of “Snowbound” from Brevity Magazine and the event where college dorm gossip upset Natalie    At about 49:25, Natalie discusses her fiction piece, “Men Paid Me to Eat” and its inspiration, including its genesis with a class writing prompt   At about 53:10, Natalie reads from “Snowbound” and  “For a Good Time, Call”   At about 58:40, Natalie outlines her upcoming projects     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this episode and other episodes on The Chills at Will Podcast YouTube Channel. Please like, subscribe, and share while you're there. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. Be sure to check out the next episode on July 13 with poet extraordinaire Gabrielle Bates. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

On this episode, host VivvyAnne Forevermore speaks with Queer writer and legend, Michelle Tea! We hear about her wild times at The Stud in the 90s, about sobriety, aging and nightlife and about her new Tarot-centric mystical podcast, Your Magic. She also gives The Stud the read of her life- an astrological one!

In this episode, I sit down with cool girl extraordinaire and author of “Modern Tarot,” Michelle Tea. In addition to the joys of tarot, we discuss punk rock comedy shows, the stigma around sex workers, growing up goth, and so much more! She also gives us some insight into her process for writing “Modern Tarot,” using the tarot in spells, and how to keep a healthy relationship with your cards. Follow me on InstaGram: @TheGlitterCast @RainbowGlitterStar @BetwixtTheShadows @WitchDoctorate I'd love to see your reviews, because they make me smile! Send a screenshot of your written 5-Star review to TheGlitterCast@gmail.com or via Instagram @TheGlitterCast Watch my livestream "Betwixt The Shadows" with Sal Santoro every Wednesday night at 7pm on YouTube, or catch the replay anytime. betwixttheshadows.com https://www.youtube.com/c/betwixttheshadows Join my private Facebook group for daily spiritual discussions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2672879456330931/?__tn__=HH-R

Our exclusive interview with author Raechel Anne Jolie!  Her new book Rust Belt Femme is launching now! RUST BELT FEMME by Raechel Anne Jolie is a beautifully written memoir that addresses working class poverty in Northeast Ohio, identity, the saving grace of music, and the universality of the human condition. With shades of Sarah Smarsh, Michelle Tea, and Nico Walker, it has been called a compulsive read – something about the way Jolie writes just keeps you intrigued, and before you know it, you've read the whole thing in one siting! “I am offering this story of a queer Midwestern life to you in these pieces and parts, like spirits who materialize in the shadows when they are feeling restless and forgotten There is no way to make entirely coherent a life that is more assemblage than intersections, an existence that weaves in and out of time and space. But I think you'll be able to follow along, because whether our neurology is burdened by trauma or not, I think most of us who are drawn to memoir are burdened with an incurable case of nostalgia.” —from Rust Belt Femme by Raechel Anne Jolie With co-host Brody Levesque  

Jessa invites Michelle Tea, author of “Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards” and “Black Wave,” onto the show to discuss Tarot's relevance and application in the modern era. They get into the Patriarchal origins of Tarot, its representations of masculinity and femininity, and how Tarot's been redesigned to better reflect our world today.

Whats the Tea? Author and Tarot reader Michelle Tea! We hear about a time that Michelle encountered a ghost hovering over a San Francisco bed, and even a frightening experience that involved a premonition! Do you have a real-life ghost story for Roz to read on the air? Please rate Ghosted! 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave your story in the review! Have an EVP? Send it on over to GhostedByRoz@gmail.com. Follow Roz on instagram @rozdrezfalez and be sure to join the facebook group!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.