We Own This Town

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We Own This Town

Showcasing Nashville talent in unexpected ways

  1. 100

    Figuring It Out For Sonny

    From an unexpected pregnancy to a shotgun wedding, a traumatic C-section to a complicated divorce, we cover it all in just over an hour with long-time friend and forever optimist, Meg Perry.

  2. 99

    What Exactly is Armageddon?

    The hosts use their theological training (and trauma) to unpack Armageddon in the headlines and evangelical media depictions.

  3. 98

    James Baldwin in Love w/ Nicholas Boggs

    A conversation with Nicholas Boggs, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Baldwin: A Love Story.

  4. 97

    Why Aren’t We Talking About Touch?

    A deep exploration into the many facets of physical touch.

  5. 96

    Think of Astrology as the Ingredients w/Sarah Jane Chapman

    Yoga therapist, astrologer, and tarot reader Sarah Jane Chapman demystifies the state of world.

  6. 95

    Joy in The Resistance

    Activist and OG mom friend Colleen Weiss joins to give us the dose of hope and motivation that we, as mothers, could all use right now.

  7. 94

    Your Favorite Civil Rights Leader Had Guns Too

    What we get wrong about nonviolent Civil Rights workers and gun ownership.

  8. 93

    Wet Hypnotism & James Baldwin in Love

    On unusual power dynamics in hypnotism and James Baldwin falling in love.

  9. 92

    Don’t Wear Pack Hair to a Square Dance

    On the social currency of hair extensions and queering the square dance.

  10. 91

    Heated Rivalry with R.K. Russell

    NFL Legend R.K. Russell stops by the pod to talk the hit queer series, Heated Rivalry.

  11. 90

    The Sun-Sneezers of the Mountain, The Lilies of the Valley

    Personal reflections on a condition that affects a small percentage of the population (but you might have it!) and the homoeroticism of an ancient little white flower.

  12. 89

    Ectopic Pants & A Plane of Babies

    Joy and Sarah welcome Actor, Producer, Director, and Genetic Counselor, Randa Newman! We touch on the emotional upheavals of motherhood, the complexities of losing a parent.

  13. 88

    SEASON FINALE: Biting into New Yams: Our Ideal Year of Holidays

    Blake and Kashif walk us through a calendar year of holidays done their way.

  14. 87

    We Are Sounds in the Afterlife: On Ambient Music w/ JayVe Montgomery

    Nashville-based ambient artist JayVe Montgomery stops by to talk about his work in this elusive genre of music.

  15. 86

    One Episode, Two Births

    Sarah gives a play by play of Lady’s birth while it’s still fresh on the mind and Joy reflects on her first experience with the Nashville Film Festival showcasing her Short Film “I’m A Winner” which won the Audience Award.

  16. 85

    Welcome to Dorinda’s: On Coffee Shops as Third Spaces

    A nerdy and comical exploration of coffee shops and third spaces.

  17. 84

    ‘Read Me, Daddy’ w/ psychic Logan Taylor

    Conversation with psychic Logan Taylor of Hulu's queer paranormal series, Living for the Dead.

  18. 83

    Take a Look, They’re Banning Books

    Reflections on Banned Books Week 2025 and censorship. Reading Rainbow revisited and LeVar Burton as everyone's favorite teacher.

  19. 82

    Andrew Goodman & The Salt Cedars

    The first bonus episode where hosts talk the benefits of being good and the takeover of a certain type of invasive plant.

  20. 81

    King Harold & Lady Gene

    Joy and Sarah sit down just days before Sarah is due with her second child. When she found out she was pregnant, the next day she learned that her dad was sick. Join us as she walks us through her journey of carrying the weight of life and death at the same time.

  21. 80

    How to Interview a Drag Queen

    Interview on interviews, and how to seem interesting at a party by asking the right questions.

  22. 79

    Sit-n-Reach

    The Biggest Loser doc, the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, and the wellness to alt-right pipeline.

  23. 78

    Dark Matter Matters to KeShawn Ivory

    A launch into outer space and getting comfortable with what we don't know about it.

  24. 77

    “It Ain’t Small!”: The Noah’s Arc Empire

    Following the release of Noah's Arc: The Movie, this is a deep dive into the Black gay touchstone.

  25. 76

    Jehovah Breeder

    Firsthand confrontations with abuse in churches and the contemporary Christian music industry. Woven with humor.

  26. 75

    Wrap-Up

    Hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver reflect on their experiences making the “Letters” mini-podcast in this final episode.

  27. 74

    Good Old Fashioned American Procreation

    Tender and chaotic reflections on Nashville Pride, the NFL and queer family.

  28. 73

    Sync Licensing 101 with Mary Kate Melnick

    Sync Licensing 101 with Mary Kate Melnick, Head of Licensing at ATO Records and founder of Odd Man Out Publishing.

  29. 72

    Try Pride in a Small Town

    A look at pride celebrations in two non-coastal cities.

  30. 71

    The Voyager

    In Part II of this special two-part interview, hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Martyr” archetype and its accompanying Letter in the collection. They also interview two Buddhist nuns – Sisters Brightness and Splendid Moon – from the Magnolia Grove Monastery.

  31. 70

    The Martyr

    In Part I of this special two-part interview, hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Martyr” archetype and its accompanying Letter in the collection. They also interview two Buddhist nuns – Sisters Brightness and Splendid Moon – from the Magnolia Grove Monastery.

  32. 69

    Luck & Gratitude with John Moreland & Pearl Rachinsky

    Songwriter John Moreland and visual artist Pearl Rachinsky share their captivating story navigating art and commerce.

  33. 68

    Ally Fallon & Her Q4 Crisis

    On the Season 4 Finale, Joy and Sarah sit down with mother of 2, Ally Fallon. Newly licensed yoga instructor and established ghost writer and book coach, she shares with us her recent paradigm shift into stepping back from being the breadwinner to focusing more on her family.

  34. 67

    Menfolk

    On this special episode, hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver interview three men who have decided not to have children to find out more about the male / non-female perspective on this complicated topic.

  35. 66

    The Steward

    Hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Steward” archetype and its accompanying letter in the collection. They also interview Nicole Louie, author of “Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children.”

  36. 65

    Bonus Episode 2: Ann Powers Interview

    NPR Music’s Ann Powers interviews Ellen about the process of making Girl in a Hurry and Shelly Bush’s impact on Nashville

  37. 64

    Bonus Episode 1: Karen Dee Interview and Broadband Performance

    Ellen goes deep with Karen Dee and we’re treated to a live performance from members of Shelly Bush’s band

  38. 63

    Special Episode: Moms

    On this special episode, hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver interview four women who are moms, diving into the complex topic of what it’s like to be a mom.

  39. 62

    Histamine, Hypertension, Hold Me

    Sarah and Joy have tea and chat with Natalie Dodd, a licensed clinical social worker and toddler mom. Natalie shares her journey of pursuing healing practices, dealing with postpartum anxiety, and the critical role of support networks.

  40. 61

    Born Twice

    The gals are joined by singer/songwriter, Rosi Golan. Rosi knew she wanted to adopt from a very young age and she shares her experience with the foster system. We discuss what blindsided her about motherhood, Joy had a potential run-in with poison control and Sarah is trying to get back into routine post Spring Break.

  41. 60

    The Healer

    Hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Healer” archetype and its accompanying Letter in the collection. They also interview Marcia Drut-Davis, one of the original contemporary childfree-by-choice advocates.

  42. 59

    A Fistful O’ Dollars with Emma Swift & Robyn Hitchcock

    The inimitable pair join Devalued for an in-depth chat about Tiny Ghost Records and their creative journey.

  43. 58

    Magic in the Mundane

    The girls are joined by professional actor and father of 2, James Kyson. He’s trying to be present in his time with his girls, Joy is enjoying Penny’s milestones and Sarah is wary of bringing out the “where do babies come from” book.

  44. 57

    The Jester

    Hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Jester” archetype and its accompanying Letter in the collection. They also interview Maryjane Fahey, founder of Glorious Broads: Sages Not Saints, an online epicenter of confident, unconventional Broads over 50.

  45. 56

    Momcult Therapy w/Jenny Wise

    The girls have a long-overdue catchup with Jenny who updates us on her new venture “Mediatox."

  46. 55

    The Protector

    Hosts Sarah Saturday and Tarri Driver share the inspiration and research behind the “Protector” archetype and its accompanying letter in the collection. They also interview Emma Duval, creator of the online “Childfree History Museum.”

  47. 54

    Season 2 Finale: Unarius and the Top 6 UFO Religions

    HP and Bunnicula round out Season 2 with a dive into their favorite Top Six UFO religions.

  48. 53

    “Isn’t That Somethin’”

    Join us as we chat with Haleigh Painter. After becoming a mom at just 18, Haleigh shares with us her history with addiction and how it impacted her role as a mom. We touch on shame, forgiveness, resilience, recovery and so much more.

  49. 52

    6: A Little Chunk of Nashville History

    Shelly Bush didn’t become a star, she became a legend

  50. 51

    5: Not in a Really Good State

    Shelly’s health starts to decline, but she is determined to keep touring and performing

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