Episodes
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#73 - Ugh...Small Talk, Yuck
Recorded on November 15th, 2022 "Small Talk I have found is never small" I met Angela on LinkedIn on a comment thread where the OP posted about having the "camera on" feature as a requirement for work actually does a disservice for people on the spectrum. I appreciated Angela's comments that…
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#72 - Faith Saenz - Accessible Hiring for Autistic Professionals
"Exposure doesn't pay the rent" Meet Faith Saenz (Pronounced like "Signs") a long-time veteran of Technical Talent Acquisition, an autism educator, speaker, writer and Founder of NeuroTalent Consulting, a company that aims to tackle the autistic community's estimated 60%+ unemployment rate.…
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#71 - The Anti-HR Lady - S. Anne Marie Archer
Recorded on Dec 20, 2022 "HR is not your enemy but they are definitely not your friend - I AM." - S. Anne Marie Archer Being neurodivergent while also being discriminated against while at work is not an easy dynamic to navigate. What recourse do you have? How can you protect yourself and your...
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#70 - Jennifer Alumbaugh - We Are Not Failed Humans
Ok so you are a later in life adult woman+/womyn with Autism, now what? How do you meet your own needs with compassion and joy without resentments and shame? Episode Guest - Jennifer Alumbaugh Founder & Creator of Expansive Expressions, a queer, neurodivergent-founded company specializing in...
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#69 - Joie Seldon - Toxic Managers: Don't Let Them Get Your Goat!
Recorded on July 30th, 2022 - two days after I was let go at PRX Media. The covert manager harassment that I experienced while employed at PRX Media was especially taxing on my self esteem and mental health. Then add autism (I was diagnosed while on this job on July 8th, 2022) and it was double...
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#68 - Later in Life ASD Diagnosis
My guest Teresa and I talk about navigating the workplace and workplace trauma as a later in life diagnosed person on the Spectrum. Where is the support for the later in life Autistic Womyn when the majority of ASD support is focused on children and teens? Trigger Warning: We go into detail...
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Adult Autism Series Trailer - Series Kick Off Thursday June 15th, 2023
“That’s how I found out that I was on the spectrum!…” Series Kick Off Thursday June 15th, 2023 I was recently diagnosed with Autism in July 2022 while I was employed at PRX Media. I’m no longer at that company I was let go in July 2022. Instead of support I was placed on a PIP (Professional...
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#67 - Megan Hunt - Career Pivot On A Budget
Recorded on August 22nd, 2021 Let's get vulnerable about Career Pivots, Content Pivots and how personal finances play a part in your pivots when it comes to your livelihood. Guest: Megan Hunt (Co-Host of Woo As Fuck Podcast) Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things Instagram -...
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#66 - Nina G. - Stutterer Interrupted
"Growth doesn't happen when things are going well" Nina G. (Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen & Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History) returns to the pod to promote her new comedy album and we also deep dive on what steps do you take when you find yourself newly...
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#65 - Timothy Morigeau - Game Development On A Budget
Recorded on March 7, 2022 How do you maintain authenticity, diversity, equity, and inclusion while you are creating a brand new game franchise? Producer Timothy Morigeau of Star Empress Trine has some thoughts on this. Follow Star Impress Trine on Instagram Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by...
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#64 - Kristee Ono - Burrito On A Budget
Originally Recorded on April 24th, 2022 How did Burritos have an impact on Kristee's recovery journey? Listen and find out... Kristee Ono is a San Francisco Bay Area Comedian and the host of Into the Fold on CrossCurrents. A journey of self discovery through burritos. Click the link to check out...
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#63 - Eddie Brill - Diet On A Budget
Comedian Eddie Brill & I talk about when good healthy eating turns into a diet scam. Trigger Warning: subjects of body image, food issues come up. If it becomes too much please take a break Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things - https://www.instagram.com/inappropriate.things/?hl=en...
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#62 - Mario Montez - Second Chance On A Budget
"I didn't realize my heart was changing..." Death & Breakups while being Sober? Can it be done? Comedian Mario Montez has some thoughts on the subject. You can follow Mario on IG @mariothebutcher.com and on his website www.comedianmariothebutcher.com Recorded on Sept 5th, 2021 on Zoom. Por*Ass...
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#61 - Challenging Narratives While on a Budget - Athyn Ritter
How do you challenge narratives on how marginalized communities are portrayed by dominant cultures? Can it be done? Let's find out. Guest: Athyn Ritter - San Francisco Bay Area Film Maker and Director of Throw The Ball and Run and numerous other short films. Check out their Pateron page! Athyn...
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#60 - Theater On A Budget
So many worlds take place on one stage sums up the experience of going to a Monkey with a Hat 10 min play festival. I sit down with Jen McDonnell (Bird's Eye Books) and Phil McNassar (Primary Director of the sketch comedy troupe Escape Reality), both playwrights for the 2022 Phoenix themed…
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#59 Solo On A Budget - Peter McGraw
Peter McGraw (host of Solo: The Podcast - The Single Person's Guide To A Remarkable Life) and I have an in depth discussion being single people. We breakdown the singleness stigma and challenge the singleness narrative into a cause for celebration. Relationship or no relationship where ever you…
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#58 - Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy A Humorous History
During the Covid-19 pandemic, two friends in comedy, Nina G. & OJ Patterson, joined forces to celebrate both their love of stand-up comedy to write Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History (published by The History Press). The book includes over 100 photos, incorporating interviews from...
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#57 - Black Thot On A Budget - Zorba Jevon Hughes
"You don't choose comedy, comedy chooses you" Can there be a sustainable relationship between power and vulnerability? Let's find out. Meet comedian Zorba Jevon Hughes. He titled this episode for me so I'm giving him credit for that. He's been a comedian for 20 plus years. He's performed from New...
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#56 - Happy New Year - Joe Klocek
What happens when headliners become "too famous" and lose connection to the audience that got them famous in the first place? Joe Klocek has some great stories to kick off the new year to not become that cautionary tale. Stay Humble Stay Grateful...or at least try. Follow Joe Klocek on Twitter &...
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#55 - Single Bells - Jessica Varma
Two single women of color in recovery talk about the realness of being single during the holiday season. Single Resources: Therapy For Black Girls - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641?i=1000501806709 Solo The Single Persons Guide To An Incredible Life -...
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#54 - Lisa Geduldig - Kung Pao Kosher Comedy
“What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?” Kung Pao Kosher Comedy is an institution in San Francisco and one of the city’s longest running comedy shows. Kung Pao is the brainchild of San Francisco-based Jewish comedian, Lisa Geduldig. The idea for Kung Pao came when Lisa was booked to perform…
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#53 - Chris Kemper - Door Dashing While On A Budget
"You're getting a front row seat to humanity" Chris Kemper is not the person to be a racist with. After a recent physical assault while Door Dashing during this pandemic, Chris received several racists DMs assuming that his attackers were Black or Mexican. Yikes! Chris and I have a discussion…
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#52 - Loren Kraut - Giraffe Corner
Meet Loren Kraut who is a writer and comedian from San Francisco, CA. Her YouTube video series, Giraffe Corner, tackles giraffe therapy and is not intended for children. We talk about finding mental health resources during this time of pandemic and procrastibaking. When you know you should be…
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#51 - Vasectomy On A Budget
"This is a really cool club to be a part of" Following the recent Texas SB8 near ban abortion law, I was inspired to do an episode on vasectomies. Meet my guests Josh Cole and Patrick from Chicago both have had vasectomies and they have come on the podcast to share their stories. Jose Cole Bio -...
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#50 - Vanz Roliz - Emotional Boundaries While on a Budget
my guest Vanz and I talk about communicating emotional boundaries and how it connects to sexual orientation or gender expression. I talk about my experiences being demisexual and Vanz with her experiences being Non Binary. Please note that we are speaking from our own personal experiences; other...
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#49 - Shaan Sharma - Holding Space for the Opposition
How do you advocate for systematic changes in a voluntary organization when facing difficult personalities, Status Quo Leadership, lip service, bureaucracy, and red tape? How do you filter out the background noise and focus on what's important? Shaan Sharma is an Actor, a member of SOLIDARITY (a...
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#48 - Smile On A Budget - Seth Eliot Santoro
Seth Eliot Santoro, CEC is a Healer and Smileologist. Seth’s vision is to inspire the world to smile and therefore heal from the inside. FB Page: www.facebook.com/iamsetheliot/ FB Personal: www.facebook.com/sethesantoro Instagram: @iamsetheliot ****************************** Por*Ass Podcast Theme...
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#47 - Family Secrets On A Budget - Melissa Page
"You just don't know what's going on behind closed doors" Melissa and I have a candid convo on how insidious Family Secrets can play out in our adult lives. Check out Melissa's Page Park Travel for all your travel needs. Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things -...
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#46 - A Couple in Quarantine - Cory & Milan
"There's no point in trying to argue with someone who's set on being stupid" Cory Robinson is a comedian, actor, and podcaster (Co-Host of Showtime & Kev). Milan Bond is his girlfriend who works in Luxury Hospitality. How are Cory and Milan not letting the trauma of racism, communicating…
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Por*Ass Podcast Trailer
Can we live abundantly while on a budget? Let’s find out… Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things - https://www.instagram.com/inappropriate.things/?hl=en Instagram - Porasspodcast - https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNin8dAcbO/?igshid=11vzl4b7dkdv3 Twitter - Porasspodcast -...
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#45 - Charlie Bailey - Red Flags On A Budget
"Do the red flags ever go away?" Comedian, turned Lyft driver, turned Facebook smartass, Charlie Bailey and I talk about Red Flags in dating and dog rescuing. Follow Charlie on instagram @charlie_bailey48 Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things -...
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#44 - Joy On A Budget - Grant Lyon
"It cost money when you don't face your trauma" Fellow comedian Grant Lyon (Comedy Central, Amazon Prime feature Killer Kate) talks about getting in touch with your joy even in the face of hardship and challenges. He also created a game Curmudgeon a game of silly insults. Follow him on Instagram…
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#43 - Donuts on a Budget - Baruch Porras-Hernandez
Baruch Porras-Hernandez is a comedian, artist, and poet. A fan of donuts. Author of Lovers of the Deep Fried Circle and I Miss You Delicate. We both share the same last name and we try to figure out if were actually related. You can follow him on twitter & Instagram. @baruchporrashernandez -...
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#42 - Wes Hofmann - Baseball Culture on a Budget
This is how I'm socializing now. Wes tells a story of how he used LinkedIn to get a second opinion on his heart condition. The joys of navigating medical bureaucracy and Wes gives me a lesson on baseball culture. Follow Wes on Instagram @wesjoke on Twitter and Instagram website…
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#41 - Gentleman on a Budget - Greg Asdourian
How do you stay as a gentleman in the face of rumor and gossip? Film maker, Comedian, Father, and Covid survivor Greg Asdourian as some ideas. Gentleman Film Indiegogo Campaign https://igg.me/at/gentlemanfilm Click here to donate and help finance the film! Check out the Trailer. Link to the Ted...
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#40 - Carolynn Thompson - Nerve Love Touch
"To heal chronic pain is a journey" So you have pain and are on a budget and you want to heal where do you go? Meet Carolynn Thompson, L.M.T., C.S.T, ICT, D.oN. She is the founder of Integrated Cranial Health and has been a manual therapist with a specialty in chronic pain. Her focus is to…
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#39 - Victor Escobedo - Salsa On A Budget
Show some respect for the Salsa! The restaurant industry in San Francisco has been hit hard during Covid-19. My guest Victor Escobedo owner of Papalote talks about how he has been affected by the pandemic while sharing his insights on what makes a GOOD salsa. Papalote Website -...
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#38 - TJ Fortuna - Trauma On a Budget
My favorite trainer TJ is back on the podcast! You can follow him on instagram @tjfortuna Resources: Paul Chek - We teach the science of living well & Heartmath - how the heart influences our perceptions, emotions, intuition and health. Www.journeysofwisdom.com - “Journeys of Wisdom is where…
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#37 - David Studebaker - Publishing On A Budget
People do judge a book by a cover so get a friend who can do graphic design. My guest David Studebaker host of "Pivot on the Street" and "David's Ark" shares how he published his book "Lone Star Lance" while on a budget. Check out David's new live virtual show "The Unofficial Disney Tonight…
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#36 - Mean Dave - Recovery During the Holidaze
Comedian and fellow recovery friend, Mean Dave and I talk about the challenges of the holidays while being in recovery and for fun let's throw in a pandemic! Mean Dave Twitter & Instagram Busty Kraut movie where Mean Dave's apartment was used to film a scene in...
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#35 - The Family Of Choice
Transitioning is more that just a sex change... Welcome to the 1st Por*Ass Podcast Holiday Round Table with Knave Murdock, Mallorie, and Bria. We deep dive into the subject of Transgender Narratives in Graphic Novels and the concept of "The Family of Choice": Finding support and community that…
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#34 - Rajiv Satyal - Immigration On A Budget
Social Media, Immigration and Culture. Comedian Rajiv Satyal (Host of What Do You Bring To The Table?) and I talk about our family's immigration experiences how it relates to trauma, family's expectations, and personal healing. Follow Rajiv on Instagram @funnyindian Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by...
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#33 - Chloe Payne - Coming Out On A Budget
Content warning maybe explicit to some as were having open discussion on sexuality, orientation and finding community when one comes out of the closet. "Those Imaginary gate keepers are like more powerful than any words of rational I can tell myself" Chloe Payne is a musician on a budget. What…
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#32 - Knave Murdock - Transcat
"Transcat really touched a nerve with people" Knave Murdock is active in the Queer Comic Community and author of the graphic novel Transcat, who is a transgender Superhero. A series of tweets and a hateful manifesto from author JK Rowling (Harry Potter) sparked the inspiration to have a podcast...
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#31 - Dan West - Resist On A Budget
"Your Interrogator doesn't need to tell you the truth" Dan West is a Veteran, Comedian and Author of Resist: A Civilian's Guide to Interrogation. Dan West provides straight forward sound advice to educate the people on their rights and options when faced with detention. Protesting and healing go...
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#30 - Steve Lee - Disability on a Budget
"I can finally have a voice of my own" Steve Lee is a Chinese American comedian, writer, and director. His impactful short film "Dad I Love You" was submitted for the 2020 Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. Produced and filmed during Covid quarantine, it's a tribute story to Steve's Dad.…
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#29 - Justin Kayser - DJ On A Budget
Comic turned Writer, turned DJ. Justin Kayser is a DJ on a Budget. New single is out! "It's Not The Last Time" on iTunes and Spotify. Music Intro Justin Kayser - Kayser (Mark Di Meo Remix) Instagram @justin_kayser Club Kayser Records YouTube Channel -...
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#28 - Anita Rexinger - Cancer & Creativity
"Expectations lead to Emotional bankruptcy" How can recovery & creativity help while going through cancer? My friend and sister in recovery, Anita Rexinger, has some insights on the topic. Follow Anita on her healing journey on Instagram @enriquezrexinger Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by…
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#27 - Kenny Yun - Grief On A Budget
"The intellectual approach to grief does not work" Kenny Yun (Lettuce Town Lies & The Kim Jung-Il Experience) is a solo performer artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. The passing of his mom in 2017 created a path to explore processing grief from a place of gentleness, compassion and sometimes…
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#26 - Dan Wilson - Pandemic Patio
"I'm not afraid to show the cracks in my armor" Comedian, musician, and Troll destroyer. Dan and I talk about getting to the root of personal trauma. Get tissues if you need to cry and/or a punching bag if you need to work out your rage as you listen. It's Personal Trauma on a budget time! Check...