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Shy Trying
by By Gianna Devoto
Nothing scares me more than death, but a close 2nd place is public speaking. This show is an art project about talking even when you're afraid to...est. 2014...I'm Gianna. Welcome to San Francisco, California. My studio/apartment is the perfect size for me and 1 or 2 people. My interests include modern literature, the television Renaissance, cannabis culture, mental health and wellness, female friendship, empowerment, music, yoga, feelings and puppies/dogs...Segments:~ Girl's Guide~ Giannalogue~ Book Club ~ Meet Friends* email [email protected] for a free zine *Web: shytrying.tumblr.comTwitter/Instagram: @shygianna
Episodes
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22: G’s Guide to Moving Through It
Things just keep getting worst for Gianna, but whatever. Advice this week from the Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast and The Feminist Utopia Project by Alexandra Brodsy and Rachel Kaudner Nalebuff. —— Songs: “I’m So Glad” (2003) by Entrance, “Everything Looks Better In Hindsight” (Live at an…
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21: G’s Guide to Breaking Up
Shy Trying is back with a sad sack’s guide to breaking up. —— Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich —— shytrying.tumblr.com
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20: Music Festival Special—Hipnic and Woodsist
Shy Trying returns from the Hipnic and Woodsist music festivals! Fuck you hippie dirtbags! — — Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich —— shytrying.tumblr.com
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18: Meet Alicia!
Alicia is the first person I’ve met through podcasting, and she’s awesome and artsy and inspiring! — — Songs: “Nothing’s Wrong” (2011) by Cloud Nothings, “Multiple Sons” (2005) by Cass McCombs — — shytrying.tumblr.com
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17: Cannabasics—Meet Dena! (Part 2)
Thanks to the infinite intelligence and generosity of last week’s guest, I was able to arrange another hour or two to chat with Dena again! — — Songs: “Bartholomew” (2002) by Adam Green, “Paul Revere” (1986) by Beastie Boys, “Bratty B” (2010) by Best Coast —— shytrying.tumblr.com
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16: Cannabasics—Meet Dena!
In another edition of Cannabasics we meet Shy Trying’s new friend Dena! — — Songs: “Runways, Houses, City, Clouds” (2010) by Tame Impala, “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” (1975) by Ethel Waters — — shytrying.tumblr.com
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15: Meet Leanne! feat. Arzoo!
This episode helped me catch up with two high school BFFs. Since graduation we’ve tended to only run into each other at house parties or weird bars, so it was extraordinarily fun to talk soberly. —— Songs: “Bad Ritual” (2011) by Timbre Timber, “Wires and Waves” (2001) by Rilo Kiley ——...
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14: Cannabasics—Meet Talina!
Talina and I work for a medical cannabis company in San Francisco, California. Our industry is huge and successful and totally legit in our state, but it might seem exclusive/illusive from the outside. So listen to us talk about it! Cannabis isn’t just for lazy teenagers, it’s also for nerdy…
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13: Book Club III
This week on the podcast I’m talking about books partially read… Listen for a reading of two poems by Ellen Kennedy, an afterward written by Jonathan Evison who wrote The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, and shout outs to authors Joan Didion and Junot Diaz. If you like it when I talk about…
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12: G's Guide to Sucking It Up
Ever feel like you’re blowing it? Barely keeping it together? This week your host is recovering from a head cold and sharing some advice about public meditation, cold-medicine prep, and rolling extra joints for the road. —— Songs: “Hi-Five” by Angel Olsen (2014) and “There Ain’t Shit On T.V....
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11: Holiday Special—Meet Arzoo!
This week’s extra special holiday episode features a great guest, Arzoo! We talk about what our suburb was like, how lonely we were in college, and our most embarrassing roommates and job interviews. Also, Arzoo won the prize bag on Doug Loves Movies a few months ago, so we talk about that.…
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10: G's Guide to Podcasting
Wonder no longer! This week Gianna talks about how she started her podcast, shares quick tips on starting your own, and lists the individual shows and networks that inspired her most. There’s also a pretty cute zine that accompanies this podcast, available for sale at SHYTRYING.BIGCARTEL.COM ——...
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9: Giannalogue on Anxiety
Tis the season for giving thanks and giving grief. Right on time, Gianna has more to say about anxiety. This episode is slightly darker, slightly more mental-illness-y than the others. Listen for descriptions of cognitive behavioral therapy, existential nightmares, choking in a restaurant…
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8: Meet Dominic!
Dom Cota is not just my boyfriend, he’s also the most gregarious and interesting dude I know. Listen to him clam up a bit when I turn the microphones on, but don’t fret, he quickly chills out and starts talking all about his favorite things: analog light shows, street art, psych rock, travel…
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7: G's Guide to Female Friendship feat. Julie Khosh!
Join me and my lovely lady friend Julie as we discuss female friendship and how we got over the ex-boyfriend we have in common. We talk girl talk, jealousy, pastries, patriarchy and collage-art. —— Songs: “Lauren Marie” (2009) by Girls, “How Far We’ve Come” (2012) by La Sera —— SHYTRYING.TUMBLR.COM
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6: Book Club II
In the second edition of Gianna’s Book Club your nerdy hostess discusses two more books she read without being forced to by any teacher-types… The Marriage Plot (2011) by Jeffrey Eugenides centers around a college-aged-love-triangle between an adorable English major and two smart dudes. She bonds...
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5: G's Guide to Being Shy
Is being shy making you miserable? Do you hate your friends because of the way they make you feel?… Along the same thought-line as last month’s “Giannalogue on Shyness,” this week I’m talking about how to be a shy person and not a miserable person… —— Songs: “I Am Always The One Who Calls” (1999)...
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4: Meet Jason!
My buddy Jason has been my buddy since high school Journalism class where we wrote for The Pomegranate newspaper, and mostly just watching funny YouTube videos on school computers. I had a blast talking to Jason about our high school art teacher, graphic design, video games, Disneyland rides…
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3: Giannalogue on Shyness
Another classic Giannalogue from your best friend in the podcast universe, Gi. Your host cracks her precious exterior to reveal the lone-wolf/loner within. Hark, shy girls and shy boys, there is nothing to be ashamed of! Enjoy your self alone… —— Songs: “Some Time Alone, Alone” (2012) by Melody’s...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nothing scares me more than death, but a close 2nd place is public speaking. This show is an art project about talking even when you're afraid to...est. 2014...I'm Gianna. Welcome to San Francisco, California. My studio/apartment is the perfect size for me and 1 or 2 people. My interests include modern literature, the television Renaissance, cannabis culture, mental health and wellness, female friendship, empowerment, music, yoga, feelings and puppies/dogs...Segments:~ Girl's Guide~ Giannalogue~ Book Club ~ Meet Friends* email [email protected] for a free zine *Web: shytrying.tumblr.comTwitter/Instagram: @shygianna
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Nothing scares me more than death, but a close 2nd place is public speaking. This show is an art project about talking even when you're afraid to...est. 2014...I'm Gianna. Welcome to San Francisco, California. My studio/apartment is the perfect size for me and 1 or 2 people. My interests include...
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