Episode 196: Activism is Activism w/ Tonya Todd (finally)

Blows inside the podcast, kind of like we did to video game cartridges back in the '90s.It works! Everything is Awesome works! But, for how long? Are we back, back? Or a few before Kev's mental health tanks again.Folks, it's going to tank again, but I've set up some internal processes that will help keep this show on schedule. Now, for the good stuff:This week, Kev sits down with the multitalented Tonya Todd—author, actor, activist, and host of Banned Books Conversations—for a thoughtful (and occasionally hilarious) chat about what activism looks like in everyday life. From the fight against book bans to finding creative ways to speak up, Tonya shares how art and advocacy intersect. Of course, things also get delightfully off track when Kev’s mind is blown by the fact that Tonya spent some time in the same Pennsylvania area he did, and the two dive into a discussion about Kurt Russell as Santa in The Christmas Chronicles.Find TonyaTonya Todd’s Website | Tonya’s Books | Banned Books Conversations Podcast | Femme On Podcast And I Thought Ladies | 52 Love | Tonya on Instagram | Tonya on Facebook | Tonya on YouTube | Kev on Banned Books ConversationsListen, rate, and subscribe! Find Everything is Awesome on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and AwesomePodcast.com.Follow Kev: TikTok, BlueSky, Twitter, Instagram, and Threads, all at @ThatNerdyKev.Check out more at ThatNerdyKev.com, MayorOfLevittown.com, AvatarStateRadio.com, and GetEmNextYear.com.Please support Everything is Awesome by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. They have some math that gets us in front of more awesome people! Or tell a friend, word of mouth keeps the good vibes going.Organizations & Causes We Support:Make 5 Calls | HEADstrong Foundation | The Trevor Project | Black Lives Matter