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Union Square

by Mix & El Gato

A podcast hosted by two Gen X high school friends from NYC. Reunited after a 12 year hiatus. Join us as we discuss working from home in the age of Covid-19, dating while black and queer, and more.

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Episodes

  1. Don’t Go Breaking My Trauma With Your Drama.

    What happens when we put narratives out here about people who’ve experienced trauma?

  2. To Vegan or Not to Vegan. Can I get a side order of climate change?

    Is one of the most impactful ways to save the planet to STOP eating meat? Animal agriculture is responsible for 18% of human-induced greenhouse gases.

  3. What Do You Want On Your Sandwich?

    Have you heard of the term “Sandwich Generation”? It’s folks like us in their 30s and 40s who are raising their children and caring for their aging parents. As you know I have a seven year old, but I also have parents who just entered their 70s. I am an only child to one of the parents. So in…

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  4. SMASH or PASS? How To Flirt Like A Pick Up Artist.

    How to tell is someone is a keeper or a bleeper. Before we decide to keep or bleep let’s help people flirt. Dating can be the ultimate opportunity in self exploration. Consider this a crash course in flirting.

  5. REAL TALK

    We just gonna freeball today.

  6. Do You Get Enough Fluids?

    Can we talk about fluidity? People who at first identified as straight but then switched. Is it possible to live your life one way and realize you like something else? Has fluidity always existed or is it a new concept?

  7. What’s Your Secret?

    Are secrets meant to be kept?

  8. WHAT’S YOUR SECRET?

    Are secrets meant to be kept?

  9. FAKE IS WHAT I LIKE

    Once upon a time fake was the new real. Last year changed all of that and we were forced to face realities.

  10. The Rise Of Non-Binary Gender Roles.

    Historically they have been defined as strong and weak. Today we break down this way of thinking and explore their true meaning. (work in progress)

  11. Heroes & Villains

    How do we trust our white counterparts when they aren’t willing to do the work. When they continue to deny racism. And they gaslight us at every turn.

  12. Je suis désolé. Lo siento. Es tut mir Leid. Mi dispiace. I’m Sorry.

    An apology is… the expression of regret. We must understand our actions and how they’ve affected others. When expressing regret we must keep it to how we’ve wronged others and not provide excuses or how the action has affected us. It’s not about us. An apology should not be delivered with the...

  13. FORGIVENESS, a beginners guide

    What does it mean to truly forgive?

  14. Art Imitating Life

    Taking a look at what made the hit TV show How To Get Away With Murder great.

  15. I’M BLACK EVERYDAY

    Black history month. A reminder I’d what we’ve achieved. Discuss mainstream. What are some things that aren’t mainstream? Something only within black culture.

  16. Raw Talk

    We pull up and just talk. Unscripted. Purely raw.

  17. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Who?

    I’m 1993 Bill Clinton initiated a policy prohibiting military personnel who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage homosexual acts from serving in the armed forces. Today we hear from our friend Burke Cochrane as gives insight on what it was like being in the military in those times.

  18. 21 Black, Queer & Trans Superheroes you need to know.

    This week we geek out and talk superheroes. Our favorite black, queer and trans people who always save the day.

  19. CAN WE TRULY FLY OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST ?

    As we shake off the effects of the headlines of 2020 how do we move forward with hope, joy and purpose? As people of color historically we have not believed in mental therapy. Today we meet Charla Ogaz.

  20. THE MISEDUCATION OF CANCEL CULTURE

    Is there really such a thing as good or evil? Or is it all perception?

  21. Things We Hope For in 2021

    Getting past the trauma of 2020. We discuss our resolutions/goals/set intentions. Are they attainable? How do we plan on keeping them?

  22. The Witching Hour

    Do we believe in Magik?

  23. I MAY DESTROY YOU

    This show was EPIC! And we mean MAJOR! A black woman starred in it and wrote it. We’re here for it!

  24. Witchcraft. Black magic. Again.

    Do you believe in witchcraft?

  25. RECLAIMING OUR TIME: TIME. SPACE. VOICE.

    Taking back our voices. Speaking up for ourselves I’m the moment. Breathing. How do we break the cycle of fight or flight? Mix breaks it down for us.

  26. The State Of Our Democracy

    Today we have a special guest SGT EMM.

  27. THE 2020 ELECTION! WHAT ELSE? WHAT TF DO WE DO NOW?

    Have you voted? Where? How? When? How long did you wait in line? What was your primary source of information about where and when to vote? Will the country descend into chaos?

  28. FALL FASHION PREP

    Transitioning your wardrobe. What your look says about you. Keeping your closet ready all year.

  29. MANNERS IN MODERN DAY SOCIETY

    Where did etiquette go? Is it on vacation? Or is it old school thinking? What is considered good manners in modern day vs. The past.

  30. SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION WITH CLOVER HOPE

    Clover Hope is the author of the forthcoming book titled: The Motherlode 100+ Women Is hi Made Hip-Hop.

  31. GRATEFULNESS, BLESSINGS, & OTHER POSITIVE REINFORCEMENTS.

    Healing properties of being grateful. Recognizing our blessings. How acknowledgement helps us deal with depression and anxiety. This practice helps us stay focused and bring more blessings.

  32. I’M NOT YOUR MAGICAL NEGRO

    What does it mean to be the only black person in primarily white spaces. Navigating friendships and corporate environments.

  33. WHO’S YOUR BFF?

    What does friendship mean? In this episode we explore the meaning of friendships. Have you ever fallen in love with your best friend? Or thought you were in love? Ever had to educate your friends on race? ..:And so much more.

  34. Black, British and Beautiful w/Guest Speaker Fiona Lee

    British born makeup artist and renaissance woman. Responsible for some of the most beautiful faces on the runways around the world.

  35. MIND&BODY W/guest speaker SHELLEY HUBER

    Today we chat with Uber goddess Shelley Huber. Fall tool kit, things we need to keep our health on point. The benefits of breathing. Living our best healthy life.

  36. GEN X‘ers & Trans Lives Matter

    Getting past what we’ve been taught and embracing the new and now. Are we raising our kids differently than how our parents raised us? The difference between trans in the 80’s-90’s vs. Today. Would we date someone who is trans?

  37. YOU LOOK BETTER IN PERSON: Venturing Out of Isolation.

    Mix gets a new hairdo. And what’s life like as we venture outside and see everyone wearing mask? Do we still have the same swag? Also check out THE TEA & CRAVE

  38. The Realness of Authenticity: The Art of Being Yourself.

    How do we present and maintain our authentic selves? Is honesty the best policy? The conflict between being ourselves and how we’re perceived. Developing our personal core values and living up to our expectations.

  39. Charisma vs. Charming

    What’s the difference between the two? Also The Tea and Crave

  40. The Girls Want To Be Her: Meet today’s guest G.I Kim, Air Traffic Controller.

    Today we chat with the amazing Kim. Military brat, Soldier, Mom, Air Traffic Controller and all around BO$$! Also check out The Tea and Crave.

  41. The Glorious Hole

    Hook up culture & COVID-19. Prep and barebacking. The Tea - Jada and Will Smith on Red Table Talk. Sense 8. Crave - 70’s music band Shalamar, Mented Cosmetics.

  42. Together Alone: Coping with Isolation During the Pandemic

    When was the last time you saw your friends?

  43. All About Love

    In this episode we talk about love. What is the state of love with ourselves and each other during this pandemic? + The Tea & Crave.

  44. When They See Us

    In this episode we chat with Srobana. Professor, Filmmaker and amazing human being.

  45. THIS IS AMERICA PART 2

    In this segment we spill The Tea and Talk about our Crave.

  46. THIS IS AMERICA

    We discuss the BLM movement and current events

  47. Birdwatching in NYC: It’s a Whole Thing. Fashion In A Post Pandemic World. The Tea. Crave.

    Today we discuss events happening this week: Birdwatching while black in NYC. Minneapolis murder and riots. Our personal style sense. What are we obsessing about this week?.

  48. Black Lives Matter

    Recent murder of Ahmaud Arbery and other incidents in 2018-20. Does racism exist? What needs to change? How to be the change we wish to see in the world. Create momentum. #blackaf on Netflix. Raising biracial kids.

  49. Guest Speaker Kymana Jurado

    Living in Italy. Wine. Beauty secrets. Wine. COVID-19 experience. Wine. The Next Adventure.

  50. Fetishization pt. 2. Trend: Face Masks.

    We pick up from last weeks conversation and talk about the trend in face masks.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast hosted by two Gen X high school friends from NYC. Reunited after a 12 year hiatus. Join us as we discuss working from home in the age of Covid-19, dating while black and queer, and more.

HOSTED BY

Mix & El Gato

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health fitness sexuality

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