Episode 107: Dealing with Social Anxiety as an Artist and Performer with Rachel Navarro: singer/songwriter, actress and poet

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to singer/songwriter, actress and poet Rachel Navarro. Rachel talks about her music project: Leaveascar, which she describes as experimental electronic music with hip hop, pop and rock influence. Interesting topics discussed include art and social anxiety, performing virtually during COVID-19,  and more.

Leaveascar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaveascarr/

Rachel's poetry Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/leaveapoem/

Leaveascar on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/61gEO2b8mvJco31FBeMNm1

Episode 106: Punk in Guatemala, Poetry, Mental Health, and Anti-Racist Skinheads with: Jeff Feo Illescas: beat writer, mental health survivor and skinhead

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Jeff Feo Illescas: beat writer, mental health survivor and anti-racist skinhead. Jeff talks about how Kerouac and the beats inspired his writing, how the original skinhead movement went from being racially inclusive and about working class pride to being associated with the far-right and racists, the alternative music scene in Guatemala, mental health and more.

Sean's article on Otto's Shrunken Head that Jeff was featured in but not named: https://medium.com/@BSingwithSeanK/thursday-nights-are-punk-rock-night-at-ottos-shrunken-head-with-dj-pat-pervert-648e50048e70

Relevant article entitled "How Skinheads Transformed From Inclusive Youth Movement Into Racist Hate Group": https://allthatsinteresting.com/skinheads-history

Episode 105: Growing up as a Native American in Cambodia with Luke Young: Poet, Writer, Activist and Journalist

 

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Luke Young: poet, journalist and activist. Luke talks about his passion for writing, his indigenous roots, politics, his experiences growing up in Cambodia as a foreigner and more.

Luke Young links: 

https://issuu.com/mclarenrebecca/docs/question1

http://www.blackmailpress.com/LY37.html

https://southeastasiaglobe.com/time-for-redemption/

https://www.google.com/amp/s/monthlyreview.org/2013/11/01/cambodian-political-history/amp/

https://www.cciqpress.com/2019/09/interview-with-poet-luke-young.html?m=1

https://m.phnompenhpost.com/7days/you-and-me-teen-sweethearts-wild-20-years-together-kingdom

Episode 104: Living in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria, Beating Leukemia and Refugee Rights with Cristian Yamil Ramos: Humanitarian, Activist and Founder of "Wartime: Hidden Victims"

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to his good friend and former housemate Cristian Yamil Ramos about his project: “Wartime Hidden Victims”: a nonprofit that works to spread awareness about sexual violence against men and boys in conflict and post-conflict settings. Cristian talks about how living in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria and being diagnosed with leukemia inspired his activism and other interesting topics. 

Episode 103: Conspiracy theories, Ufos, and more with Terror Forms: Dark Synthwave Duo from New Hampshire

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Pari and Ryan of the dark synthwave band Terror Forms. They talk about their music, their new song Opaque, conspiracy theories, UFOs and more. Sean plays their songs “Periscope”, “Paperclip”, and “Combat Stance”(Combat Stance is hidden at the very end of the episode).

Terror Form's Bandcamp: https://terrorforms.bandcamp.com/

Episode 102: Growing up in Gaza, Using Painting to Cope with Trauma, Picasso, Travel, Racism and more with Malak Mattar: Palestinian Abstract Expressionist Artist

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to  Malak Mattar:  abstract expressionist artist from the Gaza Strip. Today at age 20, Malak is known for her Picasso-like expressionist faces and abstract designs, painted largely in response to and a way to cope during and following the 51-day Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip in 2014.  What was originally a form of coping and self-expression became her passion and livelihood, and one that has been appreciated by people far beyond the borders of the Gaza Strip. Since her first watercolor, she has produced hundreds of paintings, which have earned her international recognition, with her paintings being featured in Jerusalem, Spain, Turkey, Costa Rica, India, and the United States. Malak talks about her art and the inspiration behind it, growing up in Gaza and under occupation, the recent Israeli annexation plan, Picasso, racism, travel and more.

Link to Malak's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MalakArtStore

Malak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malak_mattar_artist/


Relevant articles/sources: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinians-and-israelis-rally-against-west-bank-annexation-plan

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53139808

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/07/israelopt-unlawful-annexation-plan-promotes-law-of-the-jungle-and-must-be-stopped/

Petition to stop annexation: https://www.change.org/p/u-s-senate-oppose-annexation-of-palestinian-land?recruiter=548915396&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&recruited_by_id=978d8320-25de-11e6-8a68-4be4b986ae37

Episode 101: Mindfulness, Tibetan Buddhism, Mental Health and more with Alejandro Saldarriaga: Buddhist Meditation Teacher and Metal Musician from Bogota, Colombia

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Alejandro Saldarriaga: buddhist meditation teacher and metal musician from Bogota, Colombia. Topics discussed include, mindfulness, Tibetan Buddhism, mental health and Alejandro's music project the Arcane Insignia.

The Arcane Insignia: https://arcaneinsignia.bandcamp.com/

Episode 100: Defund the Police or Police Reform?- with Mike Joseph: host of the Detoxicity podcast and the JCC on Radio Free Brooklyn

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K , Sean Kneese talks to Mike Joseph: host of the Detoxicity podcast and the JCC on Radio Free Brooklyn. Topics discussed include racism, empathy, police brutality, mental health and more.

Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmikejoseph/
The JCC on Radio Free Brooklyn: https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-jcc/


Sources: The private prisons ban was actually from last year: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-california-prisons-idUSKBN1WQ2Q9?fbclid=IwAR1kRYZrvHKqL9nF2NwtY2D9zQOEnN7b_UaqZxi_iDhx4qvU3bH3uTd54f4 "Defund the Police" what does that mean? : https://www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2020/06/9852960/defund-the-police-meaning-black-lives-matter?fbclid=IwAR3wy0-6I2PwLRS4MINODVBdo26z359ocj_YTiahF-eLi6cQ6G6qMV2_avQ

Links to charities/fundraisers : 

https://newsone.com/3951059/how-to-help-george-floyd-protesters/

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-list-of-fundraisers-to-help-damaged-businesses-organizations-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul

Know your rights: https://constitutionus.com/

http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/edumat/studyguides/noncitizens.html

Episode 99: Aura, an Afro-Latina talks about her experiences with Racism

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K,  Sean Kneese talks to his friend Aura, an Afro-Latina about her experiences with racism, the BLM movement, and current events. 

Links to charities/fundraisers : 

https://newsone.com/3951059/how-to-help-george-floyd-protesters/

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-list-of-fundraisers-to-help-damaged-businesses-organizations-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul

Episode 98: A Conversation about Martial Arts and Mindfulness with Jelani Williams

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to his friend Jelani Williams: a black belt in karate about martial arts and mindfulness.

Episode 97: Lisa Levy: Performer, Visual Artist, and Host of Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit on Radio Free Brooklyn

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to performer, visual artist, self-proclaimed psychotherapist and host of Dr. L:isa Gives a Shit on Radio Free Brooklyn: Lisa Levy. Sean and Lisa talk about her "psychotherapy live" performances, her experiences interviewing guests on her show and other interesting topics.

Episode 96: Staying healthy and safe during Covid-19 with Dr. Amna Husain

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese interviews Dr. Amna Husain about the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Husain answers some important questions about the virus and gives advice on how people can stay healthy and safe.

Dr. Amna Husain: https://puredirectpediatrics.com/dr-syeda-amna-husain

Episode 95: Eric Sanchez: Video Editor, Programmer and Improviser

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to improviser, video editor, and programmer Eric Sanchez. Topics discussed include life under quarantine, improv, and other interesting topics.

Episode 94: Pamela Kramer: casting director, producer, intuitive medium and energetic body healer

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean talks to casting director, producer, intuitive medium and energetic body healer Pamela Kramer. They talk about her "Dying for the Camera" horror acting class Sean took with her and other interesting topics.

Pamela's website: http://www.pamelaskramer.com/

Episode 93: Donovan Santiago: actor, improviser, sketch writer, WWE interviewer, and performance artist

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to actor, improviser, sketch writer, WWE interviewer and performance artist Donovan Santiago.

Episode 92: being a journalist during 9-11, photography, freedom of speech vs. the right to privacy and more with Frank LoBuono: Journalist, Photographer and Writer

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K(originally aired on Radio Free Brooklyn on 3/16/2020), Sean interviews writer, journalist, photographer and his former professor at Fordham Frank LoBuono of CBS and Sojourner Productions. Frank tells his story of how he got started with journalism, his experience covering 9/11 and other historic events, photography, writing, freedom of speech vs. the right to privacy and more.

Frank's writing blog: http://talk-frank.blogspot.com/

Sojourner Productions: https://www.mysojournerphotography.com/about

Episode 91: Aaron Tabackman: Comedian, Improviser, Actor, Tour Guide and Bernie Sanders Campaigner

 In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K (originally aired on Radio Free Brooklyn on 3/09/2020) Sean talks with comedian, improviser, actor, tour guide and Bernie Sanders Campaigner Aaron Tabackman about politics, improv and comedy.

Episode 90: Stephanie Palacino: Writer/Director, Actress and YouTubber

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to writer/director, actress and YouTuber Stephanie Palacino AKA CaFFINEJedi on YouTube. Stephanie talks about her upcoming Amazon Prime mini-series "Drowning in Sunshine" that she wrote, directed and starred in. Other topics include the entertainment industry in the U.K. and L.A.,  YouTube trolls, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Japan and more.

Episode 88: Boice-Terrel Allen: Podcaster, Writer and Musician

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to podcaster, writer, and musician Boice-Terrel Allen. He is the host of Talk Music Talk with Boice and The Strand Cast(The official Strand Book Store podcast).  Boice talks about podcasting, music, interviewing and other interesting topics.
Talk Music Talk Website: http://www.talkmusictalk.com/

Episode 88: Being Non Binary, the Evolution of Music Technology with Matt Namer of the band the FMs

For the first BS’ing episode of the new year and decade, Sean Kneese interviews musician Matt Namer about their band The FMs. They talk about the inspiration behind their music, being non-binary and how that influenced the lyrics and themes of their music, their experience playing shows, music history, and other interesting topics. Sean and Matt also talk about the Improv One class they took together at the People's Improv Theater in NYC.