We Own This Town

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.

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

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

A deep exploration into the many facets of physical touch.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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