Plaid Skirts & Basic Black: Recent Episodes
Marcia Lane-McGee
The Black Catholic podcast you need in your life! Join Marcia and Shannon on their caffeinated shenanigans as they make their way through pop culture, Black culture, Catholic Culture, and the world as they see it!
Today Marcia and Shannon revisit the late 1900s and reminisce about the original Spirit and Song hymnal from Oregon Catholic Press. We also try to figure out whether we are Skibbidi Ohio or simply just getting old.
Offertory:
Marcia
- Liquid IV
- TikTok Collagen
- Muppet history Instagram account
Shannon
- Popeyes
- Chicago
ThemeSong - Seas of Mars by Jazzhar
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We are joined by the marvelous Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, to talk about the gift of our three different vocations.
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Offertory
Sr. Josephine
- How We Love
Marcia
- OWYN Protein powder
- Duo Lingo
Shannon
- Budget Bytes Blog
Theme Song: Seas of Mars by Jazzhar
Maybe we should call this season 1989 because we are reliving Taylor Swift's Eras Tour! Hear about our experience at the concert and what we love about the Eras Tour Movie (now streaming on Disney+)
Offertory
Marcia
- Sounds Like a Cult Podcast
- Amazon Wishlists
Shannon
- Half Price Books stores
- The Thing About Austen Podcast
Theme Song: Seas of Mars by Jazzhar
We're continuing our summer fun in Season 9 by sharing about our favorite summer activities. We talk cicadas, Chicago, and, of course, Catholicism. Welcome back, y'all!
OffertoryMarcia
- Derry Girls on Netflix
- Heroes of Olympus Books by Rick Riordan
Shannon
- Tolton Speaks Movie
- Paletas
Theme Song: Seas of Mars by Jazzhar
Welcome to Season Nine, basics!
We are giving summer book recommendations (there are three weeks left!) with tangents and technological mishaps that kept us laughing!
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Offertory:
Marcia:
• loaf days
• Barnes & Noble premium program
• Indigo Girls
Shannon:
• Turn off the political news cycle!
• Dot’s home style pretzels
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Marcia- @audaciously_cia
Shannon- @teamquarterblack
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It had been three months since we’ve seen and recorded this episode about the Barbie movie and we figured it’s time to share it with you!
We loved this movie and are happy to share our thoughts with you now!
It's a special National Black Catholic Congress episode of PSBB Podcast. We talk to Louis Damani Jones about Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of the Beloved community and its connections to Catholic tradition.
Content Warning: Racism, Racial Trauma, Domestic Violence
Jules Miles returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Britt Bennett's masterful novel The Vanishing Half (Riverhead Books, 2020). We discuss identity, race, the complicated reality of "passing," and the importance of fiction to help us understand human experiences outside of our own.
Offertory:
- Jules - Christmas in a Castle (Netflix), Derry Girls (Netflix), CeCe Winans albums, Thursday Murder Club Book Series
- Marcia - National Treasure: Edge of History (Disney+), The Four Winds by Kristin Hanna, 2022 Kennedy Center Honors (Paramount Plus)
- Shannon - Cats (the animal, not the musical), Nashville Hot Chicken, Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer
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This week Shannon and Marcia discuss the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan,breaking down the very real issues of race and colonialism discusses in the film.
Offertory:Marcia
- Ted Lasso
- Colleen Hoover's books It Ends With Usand It Starts With Us
Shannon
- Parks & Recollection Podcast
- The Bible Project on YouTube
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We're dusting off a great episode from our mid-pandemic archive! Recorded in December 2021, author and Spoken Word Poet Clare McCallan joins us to talk about her Advent book of poetry, Mangersand the importance of "being a guest" in someone else's cultural space.
Buy Clare's books!
Offertory
Clare
- Doing embroidery
- Hot water bottles
- Silk flowers
- Black Friday Regretful Returns
- Hanging out with the Church Office Ladies
Marcia
- Sondheim Greatest Hits Playlists
- Paradise Square on Broadway
Shannon
- Wardrobe Updates
- Target
- Mattress Pads
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Shannon: @teamquarterblack
Clare: @clare_mccallan
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While we await the visuals, Marcia and Shannon chat with friend of the pod, Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, about Beyonce's newest album, Renaissance. Looking at the importance of representation and inclusion, we give this album all the stars, thumbs up, and everything in between.
Offertory:
Shannon
- Breathing
- The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube
- Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson
Marcia:
- Delayed Gratification
- By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
- Special Album by Lizzo
Vanesa
- Deep Diaphramic Breaths
- Harry’s House Album by Harry Stiles
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- Vanesa: @vanesa_goldberg
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With just a few weeks until Fall, the ladies snuggle up with their top three cozy movies for the hit of seratonin we all need at the end of a long day.
Offertory
- Shannon - Noelle on Disney+, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
- Marcia - Finding Me by Viola Davis, Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer
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Our friend Scott McNelis (@IndyCincy) joins us to talk about gender roles, life as a stay-at-home dad, and how our faith informs our understanding of gender.
Disclaimer - We do our best to use inclusive language in this episode, but we always appreciate feedback about how to be more inclusive. Email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com to share your inputOffertory
- Shannon - looking through old pictures, Wiley Wallaby licorice
- Scott - positive media like Paddington Bear movies, Ted Lasso, and Grand Designs (Apple TV+)
- Marcia- Moon Knight (Disney+). Get past the first two episodes. You can do it!
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Best selling author and podcaster Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) joins Marcia and Shannon to fan girl about the divine Jane Austen.
We also learn all about Haley's new book Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be (Ave Maria Press, 2022). Almost as good as boiled potatoes.
We’re covering our sixth sacrament on the pod which we are hoping is a corrective emotional experience for Marcia! (IYKYK)
It's a blackity black episode with THE Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk hip hop, discipleship, and Father's excellent new book.
Get Father's Book On Earth As It Is in Heaven from Ascension Press
Offertory
- Fr. Josh - Louisiana crawfish, blackened alligator, Spaghetti Carbonara in Italy, Vagabond Missions
- Shannon - Old billboard charts, dining al fresco
- Marcia - Great Value French Roast Coffee, “Women in Music Pt III” Album by HAIM, Daisy Jones and the Six Audiobook
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We talked to our good friend, mom, writer, and champion of justice: Natalie Alfaro Frazier…which is a great way to start season eight!
Offertory:
Shannon - gratitude practices, cucumber inspired drinks
Natalie - vigorón, contemplate and think about the intersection of your faith
Marcia - paletas, Jane the Virgin, Julia Alvarez books (en el tiempo de las mariposas and How the Garcia Girls lost their accents)
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Season 8 is only two weeks away! We'll be back May 19 with some shenanigans and even more amazing guests.
This season we'll also be covering the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in our penultimate episode and we'd love for you to read along with us. Get it at your local bookstore of library today!
This special bonus episode is coming to you Live (ish) from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Marcia & Shannon take deep dive into the Easter chapter of our new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity (Ave Maria Press, 2022), just in time for the Easter season. It's the (second) greatest miracle ever to happen on Easter!
Special thanks Steve Millies and Peter Cunningham at the Bernadin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago for making this event a reality.
To learn more about CTU go to www.ctu.edu for information on ministry formation, degree programs, continuing education, and so much more!
Pick up a copy of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's from Ave Maria Press. Use the code FATLUTHER through December 31, 2022 to get 20% off your purchase along with free shipping.
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Kevin Johnson is a resident of Carmel, Indiana and a native of the Chicagoland suburban area.
Kevin is a graduate of the HBCU Florida A&M University, majoring in Business Economics. He has also received his masters in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University.
He is a father of 5, member of the Parish council, and the Knights of Columbus organization. He is happily married to Staci with whom he founded Beacons Services Group , an organization that serves individuals and families in need of mental health services as well as those that are seeking services in life coaching and challenging family situations. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Wabash Center, the leader in optimizing the quality of life for those with disabilities or special needs.
Kevin converted from the Baptist religion to Catholicism in April of 2015 .
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Andrea Espinoza is a cradle Catholic from Brooklyn, NY by way of Grenada, Trinidad, Guatemala, and Honduras. By day, she works in Administration and Access Services at the Schwerin Library of CUNY City Tech. By night, she is a Masters in Library and Information Science student at Queens College of the City University of New York. Along with Ijeoma Mbamalu, she is the founder of The League of Pan-Afro Catholic Women, a ministry group for Black Catholic women across NYC. When not attending Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, she is usually spending time with her family, fiancé, and friends in search of good food.
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Justina Kopp is a stay-at-home mom living in the Twin Cities, MN with her husband and their quadruplet toddlers. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of St. Thomas - MN where she currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Catholic Studies. Her life story, marked with the tragic loss of her father in the I-35W bridge collapse and the surprise of her quadruplets, has been told through various media and podcast outlets. When she’s not chasing her kids around, you can find her cruising around town with Starbucks in hand listening to her favorite true crime podcasts.
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Louis Damani Jones is currently the Voter Engagement Coordinator for the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis. He is on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Seeds of Justice Network, and the Before Gethsemane Initiative. He is married with two children, and holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Cohosts of Crushed the Podcast, Erin Raderstorf & Kiersten Lyons, join Marcia and Shannon for a light-hearted look at the latest installment in the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe - The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, starring Vanessa Hudgens. We talk about peppermint martinis, our love for physical comedy, and the importance of setting boundaries. Merry Christmas!
Offertory
- Shannon - An Evening with Silk Sonic Album, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark
- Erin - Breville Toaster Oven, Bagel Thins
- Marcia - Sharpie gel pens, fun Christmas gift wrap
- Kiersten - Woodstone Bakery & Cafe (Fayetteville, GA), So Coffee Oatmilk Creamer
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- Shannon: @teamquarterblack (Instagram), @teamquarterblk (Twitter)
- Kiersten: @salutationslittlesis (Instagram)
- Erin: @erinradar (Instagram)
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Marcia and Shannon reflect on the year and the many things they have to be thankful for, even in the trials of 2021. The ladies also talk about the importance of telling the truth about colonization and Native Americans, while still focusing on the attitude of gratitude that we should have for God's gifts.
Offertory
- Shannon - Cherry Turnovers, Chinese Food, Brisk Winter Walks
- Marcia - If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Raul (Audiobook), Christmas Light Shows (especially fundraisers)
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In our season 7 finale, friend of the pod, Jules Miles (@mysterymannerspodcast), becomes our most featured guest! We look at the return of Gus TT Showbiz himself, Dule Hill, to the small screen, in the pilot episode of the blackity-black reboot of The Wonder Years (2021). We discuss what we love (all of it!), as well as share a few favorites in the offertory
Offertory
- Jules - Obama Booklist, Harry Potter series, Catching Foxes Podcast episode on Harry Potter, The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett, The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
- Shannon - The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, Crate Joy
- Marcia - IG Account @theblackmancan, Red (Taylor’s Version), Only Murders In The Building, New Wave Feminists
Disclosure - Marcia is the Vice President of New Wave Feminists
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- Jules - Instagram (when she's there): @mysterymannerspodcast, Podcast: Mystery Through Manners
In the penultimate episode of season 7, Shannon and Marcia talk about the New York Times bestseller, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by author V.E. Schwab and reflect on what kind of a mark they both wish to leave on the world.
To preorder the ladies' new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity,click here.
Offertory
- Marcia - Potterless Podcast, Shades of Magic Series by VE Schwab, jordan dene VE schwab merch
- Shannon - the rosary, handwritten notes
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In this episode the ladies talk to power lifter and personal trainer Ogechi Akalegbere (@gechmeifyoucan on IG) about being strong, Black, and Catholic!
This episode is chock full of insight, powerful takeaways, and shenanigans!
In this super sized episode, Marcia and Shannon talk about their favorite praise and worship songs with a side of shenanigans! Come on this ride and lift the Lord’s name on high with us!
Marcia and Shannon talk with Chenele (@chenele_k on Instagram) about the BEST Cinderella: Brandy Cinderella (formerly known as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella).
Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, a speaker, writer, professor, and New Orleans native who is Black, Catholic, and newly basic. Sort of.
Offertory:
Marcia: following hashtags, fandom accounts, Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
Ansel: Marvel’s “What If…” on Disney+
Shannon: BLK & Bold coffee at Target and @blacksaintsmatter on Instagram
To support Ansel’s community as they recover from the hurricane:
Venmo: @Ansel-Augustine
Cash app: $PREACH6TH
PayPal: preach504@gmail.com
We’re still on hiatus, but we wanted to share this long-delayed gem with you all. Enjoy Shannon’s interview with our new friend Varaidzo!
The world turns upside down in this episode as Shannon takes on hosting duties and Marcia leads us on random tangents about Target. Friend of the Pod, Karianna Frey, returns to talk with the ladies about how much we all love liturgy; how it can be a place both of refuge and of marginalization; and how we can all better welcome people to worship with us.
Offertory
- Karianna - Ted Lasso (Apple+), American Shadows podcast, Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Shannon - Schmigadoon (Apple+), The Sunday Website (St. Louis University), Forest Preserves
- Marcia- The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow, Starbucks Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk
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WARNING
This episode discusses racism, racial trauma, premature birth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss., which may be triggering for some listeners.
Dr. Kera McNelis, MD, a neonatologist and friend of the podcast, joins Shannon and Marcia to discuss the impacts of racism on care for both moms and premature infants. We discuss the research on black maternal health and care for black infants in Newborn Intensive Care Units; what some organizations are doing to end racial disparities in medical care; and what all of us can do to bring about policies and changes which truly reflect a culture that is "pro-life for the whole life."
CNN Article on Black Maternal Health:https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/14/opinions/maternal-mortality-crisis-racism-stewart-besser/index.html
Offertory
- Marcia: Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies, getting messy, Abide Women’s Services
- Kera - “Everything Bagel” Seasoning; give up a social media account
- Shannon - cratejoy.com; magazine subscriptions; stretching
Here and now, we promise to pod faithfully, as the ladies celebrate the velvet vocals of the one and only Luther Vandross. Looking at the album "The Ultimate Luther Vandross" leads to singing, shenanigans, and a whole lotta love.
*AnnouncementThe very first PSBB Book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's* will be published in January 2022 by Ave Maria Press! Yes, that is Luther Vandross inspired! More details coming soon!
Offertory
- Shannon
- A White Catholic's Guide to Racism and Privilege by Dan Horan, OFM (Ave Maria Press) - Preorder now!
- Cat Cafes
- Marcia
- How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last by Big Red Machine
- In Five Yearsby Rebecca Searle
Paul Sifuentes, co-host of Pizza & Side Hugs Podcast, friend, and dad joins the ladies to talk about raising kids in the Church and the little known secret of Chick-Fil-Octave.
OffertoryShannon
- "Sticky Faith" By Kara Powell, et al
Marcia
- Boyfriend Jean Jacket from Old Navy
- Many Hail Marys at a Time on Instagram
- Crushed the Podcast
Paul
- Lake Street Dive Band
In the Season 7 Premiere, Marcia and Shannon discuss the 2000 classic sports drama , Love and Basketball (Gina Prince-Bythewood). The ladies talk about why this film is so beloved in Black culture, their favorite themes in the film, and, of course, shenanigans ensue.
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Offertory
- Shannon - banana bread, Graeter's Ice Cream; setting and maintaining boundaries
- Marcia - foil meals on the fire, Bisquick, homemade deodorant
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In this special bonus episode, From Here Media founder Alissa Molina (Universal Voices Podcast) joins Shannon for a chat about the origins of her not-for-profit undertaking and her new magazine "Common Horizon" (featuring pieces from your two favorite podcast hosts!). Shannon and Marcia also share their slighty overwhelmed weather check and an offertory filled with goodness and a very minimal amount of fire-related traumatic memories.
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Find From Here Media: https://linktr.ee/alissamolina
Offertory
- Alissa - "The Chosen" TV Series - https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen
- Marcia - "The Morning Show" (Apple TV+), Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs, LaCroix Black Razzberry
- Shannon - Jolly Ranchers, Cooler Bags, sabbath time
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Join Marcia (@stylishlycia) and Shannon (@teamquarterblack) in their conversation with their friend and favorite hagiographer, Meg Hunter Kilmer (@mhunterkilmer) as she shares her love of saints, their stories, and her companions!
Offertory: Meg’s book, Saints Around the World (available for pre-order at https://saintsaroundtheworld.com)
Join us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on April 23 for Patreon subscribers only. Go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast to support our podcast
For our friends who are not Patreon subscribers, this is an episode from August 2020 where Marcia and our friend Vanesa Goldberg (@vanesa_goldberg) go in on Taylor’s folklore album! Enjoy!
WARNING: Discussion of Domestic Abuse
James Conway is a self-professed Army Brat who lives in Baltimore, MD. A survivor of homelessness ans domestic abuse, he serves his parish in multiple ministries as well as acting as the Parish Council President. James currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Catholics United for Black Lives, a s not-for-profit which advocates for policies promoting racial justice in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Perpetua Charles is a first generation Haitian American who loves the saints, the Mass, and Adoration. A cradle Catholic, Perpetua grew up in Boston before moving to Central Florida in her teenage years and returning to Boston as an adult. She especially loves to sing and lead worship for others.
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CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of self harm & attempted suicide in this episode
Preslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her culture with her readers. She has a MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University, a Master in Public Administration from the College of Charleston, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish Language & Literature from Columbia University.
Preslaysa is also a professional actress, a planner nerd, an avid bookworm, and a homeschool mom who often wears mismatched socks. You can visit her online at www.preslaysa.com where you can sign up for her newsletter community.
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Nate Tinner-Williams is a millennial Black Catholic with a passion for theology, history, music, writing, and justice.
Nate currently lives in New Orleans with a Catholic young adult intentional community where he is studying for his Masters of Theology at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (the one and only Catholic HBCU) and beginning seminary with the Josephites. He is also a founder of the online newspaper, the Black Catholic Messenger.
Follow the Black Catholic Messenger on Instagram @BlackCatholicMessenger or on Twitter @BlkCathStories
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Claire Obenson is an architect of Cameroonian & Nigerian descent living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She came to the US at aged 17 to study Architecture at THE Ohio State University. During that time, she began questioning the existence of Christ, gradually becoming an atheist. It was only years later, while at the University of Oregon, that she regained her faith and returned to the Catholic Church.
Currently, Claire spends her time running her Architecture practice, St Clare of Assisi Architecture, volunteering as a foster parent and enjoying Zoom happy hours with friends.
Follow Claire on Instagram @stclareofassisiarchitecture
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Alexis Duffy is the Director of Catechesis at St. Therese Little Flower Parish and serves on the Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend.
Alexis is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. In whatever free time she can find she loves to cook and bake and will never turn down a chance for coffee, Coke, or, honestly, caffeine in any form.
Follow Alexis on Instagram @awkwardly_beloved
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A second half of our Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon discusses the end of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast
In this short Patreon Bonus episode, Shannon dives into the first half of the USCCB's letter on racism "Open Wide Our Hearts." To support our podcast and get extra bonus content each month go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast
SPOILER WARNING - Discussion of Santa's true identity
Marcia and Shannon return for the highly anticipated sequel, Black Christmas 2.0. Once again, the ladies share ten more of their Blackest Christmas songs and Marcia ruins Christmas for kindergarteners everywhere.
Offertory
- Shannon - Holiday candles from Target, "I Dissent" board game, "The Princess Switch: Switched Again" (Netflix)
- Marcia - IMDB tv, Taylor Swift "Evermore," Michigan Cherry coffee, actual decluttering
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Marcia and Shannon are back for a special Christmas episode of PSBB Podcast on the 2020 Netflix movie, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey. Shannon discusses the merits of getting married in December and Marcia coins the neologism "Blackensian."
Offertory
- Shannon - On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius; poinsettias; Christmas weddings
- Marcia - Jingle Jangle soundtrack; hygge; Folklore: the Long Pond Sessions on Disney+
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Shannon and Marcia share the many things they are thankful for... even in 2020. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
Music: "Seas of Mars" © Jazzhar (2015 )
Season 6 concludes with the girls' interview of Andy Kirchoff, who shares his journey coming out as a gay man after discerning out of the seminary. In this deeply personal and vulnerable conversation, we discuss how to love our LGBT brothers and sisters without glossing over the church's teaching on sexuality or ignoring the hurt LGBT Catholics often experience in our church.
Offertory
- Andy: Being our Authentic Self!
- Marcia: Ephesians 6, Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea
- Shannon: "Two Dots" Game App on Mobile Devices
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Alli Shoemaker joins Marcia and Shannon to talk about the concept of Memento Mori and the Disney Plus movie Clouds, which tells the story of her brother, Zach Sobiech, and his number one iTunes song of the same name, written in the final year of his life. She shares the ways that her faith and her family have helped her to see the gift of life and, of course, gets up to shenanigans with the girls.
Support the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund: https://childrenscancer.org/zach/
Get the Clouds necklace: https://www.kendrascott.com/products/ever-rhd.html?dwvar_ever-rhd_stoneColor=217&cgid=#q=clouds%2Bnecklace&lang=en_US&start=1
Offertory
- Marcia: Taylor Swift Reputation, Netflix Reputation Tour and Miss Americana
- Alli: Eucharistic Adoration, Seth Rogen Movies (Neighbors)
- Shannon: Watching Old Family Movies, Pumpkin Bourbon Cheesecake
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Marcia and Shannon look at a new take on an all time podcast favorite. We discuss Paul Gordon's musical adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, Pride and Prejudice(watch online at www.streamingmusicals.com). The ladies discuss favorite scenes, which character they would love to spend time with (not Collins!), and Darcy's enneagram number. You know, normal shenanigans.
Offertory:
Shannon
- Unequal Affections: A Pride & Prejudice Retelling by Lara Ormiston
- Fratelli Tuttiby Pope Francis
- Handwritten Letters
Marcia
- Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld (and all things Sittnfeld)
- Louder Than a Riot Podcast (NPR)
- Every Kindness Co. T-Shirts
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After a wildly varying weather check, Marcia and Shannon dive in to the Sacrament of baptism - why we Catholics celebrate baptisms in specific ways, what the Sacrament does for us, and what it means in our lives. As always, shenanigans ensue when Marcia realizes she has a priestly role and Shannon confesses her compulsion for smelling babies anointed with chrism.
OffertoryMarcia
- Baskets & Shelves (Stuff to put your stuff in)
- Sorta Awesome Podcast
- The Home Edit (Netflix)
Shannon
- Catholics United for Black Lives T-Shirts - shop.spreadshirt.com/cublorg
- Bess Crawford Mysteries Series by Charles Todd
- Argan oil curl cream (Any brand)
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This week we're putting a spell on you using the most basic Halloween movie of all time, the 90s Disney classic "Hocus Pocus" with Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najemy. Shannon's real life SISTAH and musical theater alum, Maggie Wimp joins us to share how much she loves Thackery Binks and singing siren songs on her broomstick. Shenanigans abound as we discuss the campy goodness of this Halloween romp.
Offertory:
- Shannon - apple cider doughnuts, candy corn and peanut mix
- Marcia - Todrick hall; Tobe Nwigwe (he’s a Black Catholic!!!): Classics on audiobook (audible)
- Maggie - Disney's "Coco" & Trader Joe’s Fall Treats
WARNING - There is discussion of suicide in this episode
Marci & Shannon are joined by speaker and podcaster, Leticia Ochoa Adams, to ake onb everyone's favorite topics - politics and religion! Leticia shares her journey of faith as an indigenous Latina American, single mother, and convert to Catholicism - sharing how her own struggles and the loss of her son to suicide transformed her relationship with God. We also discuss how we approach voting as BIPOC Catholics and what we can do outside of voting to help bring about the common good in our nation.
Offertory
Marcia
- "The Magicians" on Netflix
- Jordan Dene "Tada" Line: https://jordandene.com/ - Usecode "stylishcia" to save money (Disclosure: Marcia is an ambassador and receives bonuses from the use of the code)
- McDonald's Unsweet Iced Tea
Shannon:
- "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" at www.usccb.org
- Massages (when covid times are over!)
Leticia:
- Felipe Esparza Netflix Comedy Special in English and Spanish
- "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" album by Seether
- Air Fryer
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Shannon: @teamquarterblack
Leticia: @leticiaoadams
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Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" by Jazzhar © 2015, edited
Find out why Marcia and Shannon are talking about bell bottom jeans, winter gloves, and all-white outfits as we cover Boyz II Men's sophomore album, II,from 1994. There's references to girl scout camp, sneak boyfriends, and (no surprise here) Shawn Spencer & Burton Guster. And we discuss that one song you might not want to belt at work. You don't want to miss the shenanigans this week!
Offertory
- Shannon - Twizzlers Bites, Reading the Gospels
- Marcia - Record players, Amy Winehouse on vinyl, Bigelow Lemon Lift Tea
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- Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with their friend Rahki McCormick about women and their role in the Church.
- Offertory:
- Marcia - The Umbrella Academy on Netflix
- Rakhi pokebowl, hamilton, office oral history and office ladies pod
- Shannon - Try the World snack boxes; Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia
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The Season 6 Premiere finds Shannon & Marcia cruising the south side of Chicago to get the band back together with Jake and Elwood Blues. We're kicking things off by covering "The Blues Brothers" a celebration of our beloved Chicago AND a top 100 Catholic movie as ranked by the Vatican! We talk best musical numbers, great cameos, car chases, and Carrie Fischer's one woman mission to get revenge.
Offertory
- Shannon - libraries; Extra Toasty Cheez-its
- Marcia - 90s kitchen dance parties; blue light blocker glasses; "Lazy Genius" Podcast
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Jules Miles (Mystery Manners Podcast, Ruah Storytellers Podcast) joins Marcia and Shannon for a special bonus episode to gush about the new Peacock original movie, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home. The ladies talk about their favorite scenes with many, many digressions about their love for Shawn, Gus, and this whole silly show.
Offertory
- Shannon: walks in the woods, good bourbon (in moderation)
- Marcia: Taylor Swift Folklore, Babysitters Club Show (Netflix), Donut Shop Dark Roast Coffee, Good Christian Fun Podcast
- Jules: Caffeine-free Diet Coke, Eureka (Amazon Prime Video)
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Theme Song: Seas of Mars by Jahzzar
Please note: there is some cussing, y’all! Not usual for is so we want to make sure you know that up front!
It’s our season five season finale, y’all and we make it extra special!
Marcia sat down to talk with Alison Gudan, a Native Catholic feminist, about being indigenous, Catholic, and fighting for women. Her and Shannon talked about the interview, its impact, and a few housekeeping items.
Going back to roots (Alex Haley style!) this episode is a long one because we wanted to share as much as we could to close out this season of growth.
Thanks for joining us on this journey!
For more of what Alison talked about:
Learn more about MMIW: https://mmiwusa.org/
Violence Against Women Act: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/vawa/
Donate to:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center http://niwrc.org/
Offertory:
•Shannon: kettle-Chips, and urban stems flower company (www.urbanstems.com
•Marcia: Awesome Today podcast, New Wave Feminist (Campaign Relief!), and Texas Roadhouse rolls!
•Alison native made jewelry and art (@jaida.l.greyeagle, @redwallstreet, @jj_otero_art, and @joe.bigmtn)
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The Ladies talk with Lea Juarez of the Chingona podcast She shares about her life, her mission, and her fierce spirit! She reminded Shannon and Marcia what it means to seek to understand and to also diversify their feeds!
If you would like to support Lea and appreciate her mission in embracing the chingona spirit, feel free to give.Her Venmo is: @Lea-Juarez
Offertory:
- Shannon - Hamilfilm (on Disney+); “Water Day” - playing with water
- Marcia - Austenland, Target Carmel Cashew Trail Mix
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Lea - New Mantra =“All You have is the day that you’re in,” (@thecurlyvshow on IG) Playing Tetris, IG Hoola Hooper @deannelovxo
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The ladies talk Mulan (yay!!) and gender roles on today’s episode.
Offertory
- Shannon - wear masks, Catholic study bible
- Marcia - Jamaican Cold Brew (Moka), zoom happy hours, New Wave Feminists
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Shannon and Marcia share their response to Abby Johnson's video (formerly named "My Biracial Boy") and offer some research...with links!
Marcia: Vox school to prison pipeline explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKkasEyDOI, 13th on Netflix, Adam Ruins the Suburbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e68CoE70Mk8, and Starbucks store products at Target
Shannon: The Proud Family on Disney+ and Hair Love short film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28
Other resources:
The Myth of the Two-Parent Home: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/09/opinion/two-parent-family.html
A dad posted joyful photos of black fathers to shatter stereotypes. Then it became a movement: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/06/19/dad-posted-joyful-photos-black-fathers-shatter-stereotypes-then-it-became-movement/?outputType=amp
Fictive Kinship Networks: https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1021&context=edcs_facpub
Marcia and Shannon discuss everyone’s (second) favorite over caffeinated duo and make they take on being godparents, Marcia invites you into her journey of proving she’s a Catholic in good standing, and Shannon drops some knowledge on us!
The Offertory:
- Shannon - Support Black Owned Businesses; Harry & David Brunch
- Marcia - Jeopardy on Netflix, All things John Boyega, and Never Have I Ever (also on Netflix)
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Marcia had a chat with Jalissa Pollard, author of the children’s book “My Grandma Is A Lady” and the ladies talk St. Peter Claver and his legacy...way past their bedtime!
Offertory:
•Jalissa: Melanin Origins Publishing (melanainorigins.com) and crocheting
•Marcia: Generation BSC podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-bsc-a-baby-sitters-club-podcast/id1481054464) and Skinny Pop!
•Shannon: The American Girl podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-girls/id1454139632), grilling and roasting summer vegetables, and Been There Done That posters (https://www.beentheredonethat.shop/#)
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Marcia and Shannon reflect on the Sacrament of Confirmation, talking about the theology, the history, and what it means in their own lives. They also call out Dave Ramsey for his searing (though correct) financial advice!
Offertory
- Shannon - grocery shopping early in the morning; Ignatian Scriptural Meditation: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-spiritual-exercises/pray-with-your-imagination/
- Marcia - careful transition to "reopening;" Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist (Hulu); Prints of Cheer: https://www.printsofcheer.com/
Next Week: Gilmore Girls Episode: "Always a Godmother, Never a god." (Season 6) on Netflix
This week Patrick Wimp, filmmaker, & entrepreneur, joins the ladies to talks about Indy Jones and the power of storytelling in film.
The Offertory:
• Shannon: reading all things by Pope Francis, The Last Dance (on ESPN), and intentional quiet time.
• Patrick: “How Spielberg, Lucas, and Kasden created ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’” and “Brothers from the Suburbs” webseries on Ficto app.
• Marcia: Elephant on Disney+ (narrated by friend of the podcast, Megan, Duchess of Sussex) and @jeffrightnow on Instagram
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Music: Seas of Mars by Jahazzar
For this week's episode we invite Jule Miles, creator of Mystery Through Manners podcast and co-founder of Ruah Storytellers podcast, to share what inspires her to be an ally for people of color in the Church. She shares how the events of the 2017 protests in Charlottesville, VA inspired her to create a series on immigration and to find diverse voices from all ages and backgrounds to launch Ruah Storytellers. Most importantly, we find we all share a deep abiding love for the TV Show Psych!
Offertory:
- Shannon - Easter candy, Acorn TV subscriptions
- Marcia - Pour over carafe, Cafe Bustelo
- Jules - Emma (BBC, 2009), Silly TV (parks and rec, the office, psych)!
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Today on Plaid Skirts & Basic Black we talk to fat activist, Amanda Martinez Beck, author of Lovely: How I Learned to Embrace the Body God Gave Me and host of the Fat and Faithful podcast, & co-founder of Ruah Storytellers podcast. We talk about why Amanda calls herself a "fat activist;" the ways we have absorbed and enabled fat-shaming in our culture; the relational meaning of our bodies; and what it means to each of us to love our body as it was created by God.
We encourage everyone to have a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and their body. If you'd like more information about health at every size go to: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/size-diversity-health-every-size
Offertory:
- Shannon: hot chocolate, Vatican Virtual Scavi Tour (www.scavi.va)
- Marcia: Eloquii Plus Size Fashion, Zoe's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC), LaCroix Limoncello
- Amanda: Home Series (Apple TV Plus)
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Marcia and Shannon are super excited to be back for season 5 of Plaid Skirts and Basic Black, kicking off with a discussion of the 1993 musical comedy Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. After our first on many #quarantine weather checks, we discuss our favorite songs from the movie, the amazing Lauryn Hill, and why it's so wonderful to see a positive portrayal of religious life.
Offertory:
- Shannon - Clothing sales; Google Duo (download the app on your smartphone)
- Marcia - Homemade Masks; The Chosen Series (download the app on your smartphone), The Chic Shirt Shop (chicchirtshop.com)
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Shannon & Marcia are SUPER excited to be talking about the BEST episode of Parks & Recreation: “Flu Season.” The ladies share the memorable moments, how they are holding up, and a few ways we can live for the Common Good.
The Offertory
- Shannon - Therapy - this is a trauma!! - Zucchini Fritters, Cold brew,
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Marcia - Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life by Rob Lowe. Big Freedia Gospel Brunch on Instagram (@bigfreedia)
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- Join our Facebook group “Plaid Skirts and Basic Black: Coffee Talk” for daily shenanigans
- Season 5 coming soon!
The ladies talk Netflix’s new show inspired by the life of Madam CJ Walker.
Offertory
- Shannon - “The English Game” on Netflix; Silly Indoor Olympics
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Marcia - Good Hair documentary, her new talk show in Instagram, and the puff cuff
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- Join our Facebook group “Plaid Skirts and Basic Black: Coffee Talk” for daily shenanigans
- And don’t forget our Netflix Party on March 27!
- Thank you, Jahzzar for the song Seas of Mars, Madame CJ Walker for being a black feminist icon, Octavia Spencer and Lebron James for producing this story, all those keeping our society running, Shannon, and all of you! Stay safe, stay home and we’ll see you at the Netflix Party!
In this episode from February 2019 Marcia and Shannon say goodbye to Kimmy Schmidt and check in during a hiatus. Enjoy this random dose of shenanigans and try not to miss us too much!
The ladies are SUPER excited to have an extra day to do business and gift you an extra podcast episode! You’re welcome.
Shannon and Marcia talk the 30 Rock episode featuring Jim Carrey and Sad Thad the Skin Tag Lad and moral decision making.
Offertory:
•Shannon: quirky date nights or ladies nights, the medical history museum, and aerial silk acrobatics classes.
•Marcia: Six: the musical soundtrack, all things enneagram, and The Beverage Babes podcast
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Kimberly McKinley is the Director of Evangelization at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in Washington, DC. A proud lifelong Washingtonian and cradle Catholic, Kimberly learned to get out of the pew and into parish life after the premature birth of her son. In her free time, she also works as a Mary Kay consultant. You can find her on Facebook at "Beauty 4 U by Kimberly" or www.marykay.com/kmgetexcited
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Nicole Drummond lives in Norfolk, VA doing three of the most important jobs in the church - mom, youth minister, and parish administrative assistant. A cradle Catholic, Nicole grew up at the Basilica of St. Mary, the only African American Minor Basilica in the US, where she now works and practices her faith.
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Benote Wimp is an insurance agent who lives outside of Chicago with his wife, Colleen. A cradle Catholic originally from the south side of Chicago, Benote is very active in his suburban parish, the Knights of Columbus, and the lives of his three children (including PSBB co-host, Shannon!) and his nine grandchildren.
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Courtni Wilson was born and bred in the Catholic faith. Raised in a devout household, she attended Catholic elementary school and continued her education at an all girls Catholic high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has lived all over the U.S., from New York to the west coast, and many places in between. In addition to her work as a professional dancer and artist within the entertainment industry, Courtni teaches weekly CCD classes in the Department of Religious Education of her local church.
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Harmony Miller is an abstract artist and designer from Melbourne, Australia, who launched her small business, "hrmn designs" (pronounce har-man) in 2019 after five years working in youth ministry. She has been an artist since she could pick up a pencil and claims to be a creative soul on the pursuit to greatness through faith, which inspires much of her work. Her passion is to inspire others to be their best selves through discovering their God-given purpose to love through everything that they do.
Find Harmony's work on Instagram @hrmndesigns
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Nathan Crankfield is a 2015 graduate of Mount St. Mary's College in the Army ROTC. After completing Army Airborne and Ranger Schools, he served three years as an officer in the US Army, including a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan during which he was awarded with the Bronze Star. Nathan now lives in Cincinnati, where he works as a Parish Consultant for the Dynamic Catholic Institute.
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Kara Dixon is a TV reporter based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Kara's mission in life is to bring awareness to the beauty and diversity of the world through her stories. When she's not reporting, stockpiling books for her library, or belting our her favorite Hamilton show tunes at karaoke, you can find Kara at church teaching religious education or feeding the homeless. You can follow her on Instagram @Karadixontv or @karawavy
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Karianna Frey is a Midwestern transplant to California for the last 8 years and believes in the power of red lipstick to brighten any day. Growing up Baptist, Karianna joined the Roman Catholic Church in 2001, and loves discovering new (and old) things about her Faith and sharing those tidbits whenever possible. Married to Steve for 14 years, and mama to four, Karianna loves Jesus, Champagne, and French Fries (in that order.) When she isn't teaching in the classroom or at home, you can usually find Karianna with a good book, writing a letter, or on Instagram (@kariannafrey), all in an effort to just avoid the inescapable chore of housework.
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Santonio Hill tells us the story of how Mary, the Mother of God, interceded for him and helped him go closer to Jesus through a collection of women named after the Blessed Mother.
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Santonio Hill works for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia after time teaching high school theology and working as a FOCUS Missionary. Growing up, Santonio always had big dreams of playing in the NFL. God also had dreams for his life and gave him an option to choose which path to take with no string attached. Check out Santonio's podcast "The Anthem Podcast" on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.
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Marcia has an interview with the Queen Mother herself, Destiny Herndon-DeLaRosa of New Wave Feminists. (Parental Warning: this is PG-13)
The ladies also talk about the weather and one last offertory before we head out for a while!
Offertory:
•Destiny: All the comedy and Pro-Life Feminist documentary on You Tube (soon to be free!)
•Marcia: Buying groceries (hay comical en la casa!), overnight oats, Binge Mode: Harry Potter, and Joy Cuff bracelets (www.joycuff.com) or on Amazon
• Shannon: Playing board games and making intentional life changes for Lent
Please make sure you listen to our special Black History Month series: Echos of Hope starting on February 1st.
Email us: plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com
Follow us: @psbbpodcasts, Destiny @newwavefeminists, Marcia @stylishlycia, and Shannon @teamquarterblack
Shannon and Marcia welcome guest Carrie King, a Protestant youth pastor to the podcast to talk about her faith and why we should all just get along!
Make sure to stay tuned to our story telling series: Echos of Hope coming in February!
Offertory
- Shannon - looking through old pictures, buy something you never move into your Amazon cart
- Marcia - @butternut_gouache Erin Leffler fathers of star wars series. DIY Medicine ball tea, target black history month
- Carrie - amazon, rotating spice rack, Disney+, taking rest (use your Sabbath!)
- follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta Marcia: @stylishlycia, Shannon @teamquarterblack, and Carrie: @carriejking86
- email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com
The ladies talk While You Were Sleeping!
Offertory
- Shannon - Sausage Rolls, Post Christmas Sales
- Marcia - automatic starters, birthday celebrations
follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta me: @stylishlycia and shannon: @teamquarterblack and email us at plaidskirtsandbasicblack@gmail.com
Announcement - There will be no episode next week to take some time off for Christmas. Our next new episode will be posted on January 16.
Offertory
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Shannon - Lessons & Carols Service
Marcia - Prime Wardrobe
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Next week we’ll be talking about the best Sandra Bullock movie of all time, While You Were Sleeping, which is streaming on Disney+ with subscription.
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"We are a people of stories." Introducing our newest project, "Echoes and Hope," an oral storytelling archive of Black Catholic men and women living their faith in the 21st Century, premiering February 2020.
Music for this episode:
"Homebound" by Audiobinger ©2018, edited
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger
Used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License
Shannon and Marcia gush about the patroness of the Americas and the unborn in this new episode. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a very special place in both their hearts and they are (super!) excited to share it with you all!
Offertory
- Shannon - Cameron’s coffee Highlander Grog, snow angels
- Marcia - CRISIS on Infinite Earths, McCafe Winter Wonder coffee, and mass in spanish
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The ladies share what they are thankful for!
Offertory:
Marcia:
• sweet and salty caramel toffee with sea salt clif bars
• Disney+ (specifically The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda!)
Shannon:
• The Great British Baking Show (Holiday edition) on Netflix
Music: Seas of Mars (Jahazzar)
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Shannon and Marcia y’all the sacrament of confession and the grace (and anxiety) it brings!
The Offertory:
•Shannon - “The West Wing” streaming on Netflix, Nothing Bundt cakes
•Marcia - Scentworx candles at Kohl’s, Season Four of the Good Place
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Shannon and Marcia dive into their favorite quotable movie this side of Mount Olympus: My Big Fat Greek Wedding! They talk all things Portokalos, Miller, Rodney, Harry, and Greek Orthodox in our newest episode.
Offertory
Marcia:
- Caramel Brulee Latte from Starbucks
- Connie and Carla
- Are you like, holy? Podcast
- Jordandene (www.jordandene.com) all of your geek chic needs and I have all the feels with this month’s Doctor Who inspired shirt (travel hopefully!) -use code stylishlycia to save 15% on your $20+ purchase
Shannon:
- Fuzzy blankets
- aveeno lotion
Shannon and Marcia usher in a brand new season by celebrating failure in the best way: by covering the Netflix show, "Nailed It!"
The Offertory:
- Shannon - Brick House in the City for Christmas Tees, Epiphany Gifts - Italy & discounts
- Marcia - The Power of TED by David Emerald, new planners (yay for 2020!), and Toni’s gold chef hat! (I should already own it as the best baker in my house!)
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Next week: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Shannon and Marcia take on mental health and share their experiences.
Offertory:
Shannon:
Marcia: self-care and (responsible) escapism
Shannon and Marcia talk the Eucharist in this episode just right for your lunch hour! (Get it?!)
Shannon & Marcia revisit a (later) childhood fave: Addy Walker, the first black American Girl doll.
Shannon and Marcia talk the Sydney Poitier classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?", how things have changed, and how somethings haven't. We have a real discussion about race where the ladies share their experiences.
Offertory:
Shannon:
The Perfect Date (on Netflix)
Warren Dunes (in Michigan)
Fenty by Rihanna foundation
Marcia:
Jasmine Guilllory Trilogy (The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and The Wedding Party -coming in July 2019)
Coloring books for adults
Rachel Held Evans (Rest in Power, sister)
Next week: Addy, the American Girl
Shannon and Marcia talk one of the best Disney/Pixar movies ever! We laugh, we cry, we appreciate the shenanigans and have a great time!
Shannon and Marcia watch the pilot episode of the amazing show “Call the Midwife” and talk about how wonderful it is, the prolife movement’s responsibility to the poor, and how much we really don’t like Margaret Sanger.
Shannon and Marcia talk about their experience with feminism. What it’s like to be pro-life feminists and talk about the movie “Pro-Life Feminist” that can be found at lifefem.com and is worth the $3.99 rental fee!
The Atlantic article Shannon mentioned: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/01/pro-lifers-womens-march/513104/
Shannon and Marcia start season two on a hilarious note with another dynamic Catholic duo: Shawn and Gus! We talk about Season Four, Episode Four of “Psych:” The Devil is in the Details...and the Upstairs Bedroom, exorcism, and our summer. And of course we have time for shenanigans!
Shannon and Marcia take a break from their hiatus to talk the priest sex scandal and how heartbreaking it is for those young men, their families, and our Church.
Shannon and Marcia talk Mary and the Rosary in order to (hopefully) set the record straight.
Also, Marcia is a jerk and says the words “ass” and “sh!t” while telling a story and giving direct quotes.
We aren’t rich or haughty, though we are proud and strong! Shannon and Marcia take on the original Gather hymnal with the usual Catholic nerdiness and hijinks-there’s even a quiz!
Shannon and Marcia talk the upcoming Royal Wedding, Catholic weddings, and Marcia’s future Hindu husband.
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Shannon and Marcia dive into the awesomeness that is Black Panther and how it could have used a good dose of Catholic Social Teachings!