Thorn & Thistle Podcast
by Myah Rose
Self-proclaimed Zillenial, Myah Rose, is just your average black, queer, opera singing, anime loving pseudo-adult trying to make sense of life post March 2020. Thorn & Thistle invites you into her brain to join a series of complicated conversations on identity, culture, music, and the pursuit of joy. With the help of the occasional featured guest, Myah Rose seeks to unearth her own truth and hopes that you too can discover a greater truth in continuing the dialogue.
Episodes
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Opera is Racist!?: Holding The Opera Industry Accountable
In this episode, I sit down with New York Times acclaimed "striking mezzo-soprano" Raehann Bryce-Davis to discuss the lives and concerns of Black Opera Singers in 2021. Raehann updates us on the status of the opera industry post 2020 and the Black Opera Alliance's work towards antiracism in 2021...
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Creation Under Capitalism: The Young Artist's Dilemma
Has this ever happened to you: you’re a plucky aspiring artist in the classical space. You’ve done a summer program or two or ten. Maybe you’ve gotten roles. Maybe you haven’t. You’ve spent a significant portion of your meager muggle income on audition fees, coachings, collaborative artist fees,...
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#15 All About Love: Malcolm & Marie & bell hooks & Me
Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with me by grabbing a sweet treat, slipping into something ~comfortable-, and tune in as I give my very official review of Malcolm & Marie and discuss some of my favorite takeaways from bell hooks' Love Bible", All About Love: New Visions. No need to have read the...
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New Year, Good Luck
Happy New Year!!! 2020 was rough and I need to vent but also express a little gratitude to the people and things that got me through all year. Come along for this T&T mini-sode to ring in the new year with me!
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#12 Black Girl Magic in Motion w/ Behavioral Specialist Iresha Picot
...notes coming soon
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Opera's Not Dead: Young Artists Imagine the Future w/ Opera NexGen CEO Jaime Sharp
Recent UofM grad @jaimesharp walks me through what she's been up to since graduating this spring. We catch up and talk projects past, present, and upcoming AND Jaime shares some exclusives on the emergence and future plans of @operanexgen https://www.operanexgen.org/
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Swiping Right On Your PERFECT Therapist: My Therapy Journey and Everything You Need To Know For Yours
Life is crazy and you might be thinking, "I should probably go (back) to therapy..." This one is for YOU! I go through my journey to starting and stopping and starting therapy throughout my life and then I tell you everything you need to know before you book an appointment. Learn what to expect...
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#9 The Vegan Cookout: Being Black & Vegan & Other Extreme Sports w/ @zipporahthevegan and @camtheevegan
Thanks to @zipporahthevegan and @camtheevegan for sitting with me as we break down our vegan journeys, deconstructing vegan stereotypes, and exploring the cultural implications of being both black and vegan. A very chill episode you'll want to tune into whether you're a herbivore, carnivore, or...
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#8 Myah On Mars: Equity in the Arts and the Richard Tucker Foundation with Julia Bullock
Join me this week as I talk with internationally acclaimed singer and vocal artist, Julia Bullock. Together we delve deep into her life and career, the communal and sacred property of musical spaces, dealing with the Young Artist blues and MORE! Bullock is extremely poignant and spot on as we...
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#7 The Girls' Room: Conversations on Womanhood and Sisterhood (ft. My Friends)
Step into the Girls' Room in this episode and join Myah Rose and 5 of her female friends in a conversation about sisterhood and community! Chatting about everything from female friendships, toxic platonic relationships, how to bag a bestie, and MORE. Get into it!
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#6 Rose Rants: You Hate Black Women
We have a YouTube channel, friends! This episode of Thorn& Thistle is essentially a rant, y'all. I, Myah Rose and sick and tired of the vitriol and denigration Black women face, and in this episode, I let those frustrations out. Get comfy and join me as we delve into the Meg thee Stallion...
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#5 Reclaiming My Time: Healing From 2020 Fatigue
Coming soon
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#4 Black Patriotism Pt. 2: What Are We Fighting For w/ Black Veterans
Show notes coming soon...
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#3 Black Patriotism Pt. 1: Freedom Ain't Never Been Free
Should we chuck the 4th of July? What does it even mean to be Black and American?? When will I beat Breath of the Wild on my Nintendo Switch?! These questions haunt me and I Want YOU to join me on this 2-part 4th of July special on Black Patriotism. In this solo episode, I'll delve into my...
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#2 Pride Was and Is a Riot w/ London Beck
#2 Pride Was And Is A Riot w/ London BeckIn which I interview the very talented Metro-Detroit based musician, London Beck, and we have a fabulous conversation about life, music career, sexuality, gender identity, pride, BLM, and MORE. You'll want to put this on as you clean or drive and let this…
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#1 We Been Knew: Being Black in a Pandemic
Hey, I'm back with a new look and sound! Join me as I work through my thoughts and emotions around 2020 so far.
About this show
Self-proclaimed Zillenial, Myah Rose, is just your average black, queer, opera singing, anime loving pseudo-adult trying to make sense of life post March 2020. Thorn & Thistle invites you into her brain to join a series of complicated conversations on identity, culture, music, and the pursuit of joy. With the help of the occasional featured guest, Myah Rose seeks to unearth her own truth and hopes that you too can discover a greater truth in continuing the dialogue.
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