A Few Stupid Cogs The Podcast

Episodes

1. 9

   The Cogs Dispense: CIVVL app for Landlords, The Late Judge RBG, and Avocado oil

   During this fun filler episode, it’s all talk! The cogs talk about current events and news in an informative but informal chat. Topics covered include an app that has allowed landlords to bypass eviction laws and hire people to do their evictions for them, the real truth behind RBG and why she...

   Oct 20, 2020

   21 min
2. 8

   Appropriation or Miscommunication: The Cogs Have Nothing to Lose

   On this episode, the Cogs sit with Daniel Cardenas, from Pineapple Podcast, who works in the film industry. Our main topic is the exploitation of the Black experience within the film industry. Our conversation is centered around an incident that took place on set between Daniel (a Black Camera...

   Sep 23, 2020

   1 hr 8 min
3. 7

   The Cogs Discover: More Red Flags Means More Fun

   A Few Stupid Cogs get together for a socially distant game night. Jona, Lee, Ali, and Porsha dive deep with We’re Not Really Strangers, the card game. The game features 3 levels of questions. Level 1: Perception. Level 2: Connection. Level 3: Reflection. Which of the Cogs made directed and…

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   Sep 5, 2020

   55 min
4. 6

   Part 1: The Cogs En-gage with a Kween

   This episode features our first guest 'cog' Gylanni, a Black trans non-binary Womxn who co-stars on PodKweens. We joined forces today to dive deep into the #BlackTransLivesMatter movement. Lend us your ear as we discuss topics like: toxicity in capitalism, the pyramid of privilege within...

   Aug 20, 2020

   45 min
5. 5

   Part 3: The Cogs Grind through Films Inspiring the Black Lives Matter Movement

   On this final installment of episode 2, the Cogs consider how the HBO series 'Watchmen' and Spike Lee's School Daze may have assisted in the renewal of the Black Lives Matter Movement.

   Aug 6, 2020

   13 min
6. 4

   Part 2: The Cogs Grind Down on White Fragility

   On this second installment of episode 2 the Cogs grind into 'white fragility'. Some topics include police detainment bias, the weaponization of our cell phones, and the pros & cons with proximity to whiteness. "It's not politics, when it's my daily life." - Ali, the 'Saucy Sorcerer'

   Aug 6, 2020

   16 min
7. 3

   Part 1: The Cogs Grind Down on HR

   The Cogs mean business on this episode of AFSC. Who protects the Common Worker? Survey says take it up with HR! Lee, Porsha, Ali, and Jona briefly discuss the shortcomings of the human resources department and the consequences of their failure. Listen to learn about the appalling story behind the...

   Aug 5, 2020

   10 min
8. 2

   Part 2: The Cogs Bust into Worker Exploitation

   Continuing from the previous episode, our Human Cogs exchange examples of stringent policies and unsuccessful intervention of upper management. Email us your stories at [email protected], slide into our DMs on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

   Jul 29, 2020

   27 min
9. 1

   Part 1: The Cogs Bust into Worker Exploitation

   After five weeks of preparation Lee, Porsha, Ali, and Jona are ready to share A Few Stupid Cogs Podcast! In this episode, our Human Cogs discuss the pervasive effects of corporate greed and corruption in the garment industry. Listen as they explore the injustices they have faced in corporations....

   Jul 29, 2020

   10 min