Episode 121: Juneteenth, July 4th, Gentrification, BLM and more with musician and activist Rostafa

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to musician and activist Rostafa about Juneteenth, July 4th, gentrification, Black Lives Matter, and more with musician and activist Rostafa. Rostafa also talks about the second annual Kemit Music Festival, which he is the founder of. This year it falls on July 31th and will take place at the Montclair Brewery Room in Montclair, NJ. Rain date is August 1st. Learn more info and buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kemet-music-and-arts-festival-2-tickets-158255547603 Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com Venmo: @Sean-kneese

Episode 120: Discussing Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and more with Multimedia Artist and Photographer Katelyn Kopenhaver

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In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to photographer and multimedia artist Katelyn Kopenhaver. One of her projects is: “She was Last Seen”, where she spray paints: SHE WAS LAST SEEN (a statement often written in news articles related to missing persons cases) on mattresses she finds on the street. Kopenhaver attacks these mattresses aggressively, takes a momento, and discards them - paralleling the dark reality experienced by victims of violent crime. As of late, Katelyn has placed mattresses in site specific locations contingent upon historical areas of crime and abuse. Kopenhaver also has a strong interest in the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case and created a banner that reads “Epstein is the Worst Kind of Virus” which she has displayed at various locations relevant to the case. Within photography, Kopenhaver considers herself a blend between an anthropologist and a journalist - sometimes making photographs and sometimes seeing photographs. Portraiture especially holds a unique and special place because of the collaboration it entails of photographer, camera, and subject. Kopenhaver has been published and exhibited both nationally and internationally, including Metal Magazine, Article 22, Pen + Brush, The Brooklyn Rail, and ABC News. Her photography clients include Netflix, New York Magazine, Interview Magazine, Culture Trip, Havas Group, and others. Kopenhaver graduated from SVA in 2016 where she studied photography. She is originally from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in New York, New York. Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com Venmo: @Sean-kneese

Episode 119: Jewish and Palestinian Solidarity, Sheikh Jarrah, The West Bank, Gaza, and Palestinian Rights with Activists Awdah Al-Hathalean and Sam Stein

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K , Sean Kneese talks to activists Awdah Al-hathalean and Sam Stein about Gaza, Sheikh Jarah, The West Bank and the struggle for Palestinian rights. Awdah and Sam met while Sam was with a group called Jewish Center for Non-Violence. He stayed with Awdah in his home in the Palestinian village of El Kherson for several months and celebrated Ramadan with him and his family. He was with Awdah and other Palestinians as they were being attacked by radical settlers. Sam talks about growing up in an Orthodox Jewish household, and how he started to become more critical of Israeli policy towards Palestinians as he got older. Awdah talks about life in his village El Kherson, life for people in Gaza and the human rights abuses Palestinians face on a regular basis. He also talks about how meeting Sam and other Jewish people fighting for Palestinian rights changed his perspective as well. Since their first meeting, Sam and Awdah have become best of friends and are living proof that Jews and Palestinians can stand together for justice.

Article about Malak Mattar: https://eoinhiggins.substack.com/p/the-last-time-i-felt-young-was-when?fbclid=IwAR1TQ-w3v-WuA7cnlZgabXnh2DOwB5h9F7U1lwijJcKaul-i1HjLl-0dl0o My podcast with the amazing Malak: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NysoxFP3SjmnprmFDWxYC?si=5KzrlayHSL-1zUMuhRiN4w&dl_branch=1

Malak's BBC appearance: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-57148368

Full video clip with Noura Erakat on Katie Halper Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTzcJhOLkkQ&t=283s ​Jewish center for Non Violence fundraiser for Women Against Demolitions: https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/donate_cjnv_special_fund?fbclid=IwAR07L-oMc-VBYdY2JdyYS2M0zlQO4NlngMu5mxDO6R8uZGsPRX52mAt0HxM Other good articles/links/podcasts on this topic: https://theintercept.com/2021/05/14/palestine-israel-hamas-netanyahu-biden/?utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2w7g0haWbvPRBcuSeydT-IKA-H79Xcv452LnWskdh8YKkzKGsxFLzHGB0 https://theintercept.com/2021/05/12/israel-palestine-jerusalem-social-media/?utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2P4vRWCCXpZ3iDo43hqZcOmcUFx8SIwfydnLuYy2tVwuuLu46hWmHJ2nc https://theintercept.com/2021/05/11/not-fine-video-ultranationalist-frenzy-jerusalem-unsettling/?utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1ho6txjqIoU-uuDvsTf3XDciJby3PnAsMzGIaM0v https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210430-palestinians-facing-eviction-rescued-my-family-says-jewish-professor/?fbclid=IwAR06DBCUutoyxKVxHKAQ5V-uIa38TRgKs9H4qYz-7d89-v-jOeGd53_nqQs#.YJBLzIURcAt.facebook ​https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-lehava-extremist-group-marching-jerusalem?fbclid=IwAR2UhCgrQhI-w5T866a3R5vUv9DCxVssuH8qG19tnQMtYwD1uoZ2bzRDmYI https://open.spotify.com/episode/25KcU5gBvfCNJzOH71KEgN?si=4ddef0503ca84782 https://open.spotify.com/episode/12HhnHNOtHH1K7A048dMJl?si=307e9b32508940dc https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BAeWJJImNQfopCjsnn5Nm?si=XN8in4zHTh6KoizyTv_s3A&dl_branch=1 https://caitlinjohnstone.substack.com/p/the-israel-narrative-is-crumbling?fbclid=IwAR10VeDc4fRimTU4-HoI7VPjAvbk0NOdmpH4T8LGkl5AUkQq4vVdyZEcOa8

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Episode 118: Danette the Toy Builder and Collector: Jurassic Park Toys, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Toys, and more!

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to Danette(IG: @Danettetoycollector ) about her passion for collecting and building toys. Danette has built her own Mystery Science Theater 3000 toys from scratch and collects Jurassic Park toys, Simpsons toys, and various other kinds of toys and retro video games. Donate to BS'ing: Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com Venmo: @Sean-kneese

Episode 117: Overcoming the ego, learning from mistakes, filmmaking, acting and more with Kasia Walczak: Actress, Model, Yogi and Filmmaker from Poland

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean Kneese talks to actress, filmmaker and model Kasia Walczak. Kasia began in the industry as a fashion and pose model then expanded into a working actress who has been in many films, tv shows, music videos, and new media projects. Originally from Poland, Kasia can speak both Polish and English. She also has the ability to create character voices in many dialects and accents. Kasia is also a filmmmaker and editor. Her current finished project, is "Enter Chaos" which she has been submitting to film festivals around the world. In this episode, Kasia talks about her inner spiritual journey that influenced this project and the various characters she plays in it. Donate to BS'ing: Paypal: Skneese1989@gmail.com Zelle: Skneese1989@gmail.com Venmo: @Sean-kneese

Episode 116: The future of comedy after Covid-19, marijuana legalization, the healing power of comedy, and more with Shawn Wickens: Comedian, Performance Artist, Podcaster and Writer

In this episode of BS'ing with Sean K, Sean talks to comedian, performance artist, a podcaster Shawn Wickens. Shawn is a co-host of the Stoner Morning Show and a producer at the Bad Theater Fest/Bad Film Fest. Topics discussed in this episode include the future of comedy after Covid-19, how everyday life influences art and performing, marijuana legalization, the healing power of comedy, and more.

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Episode 115: Balancing pursuing creative passions with being a mom, burlesque, horror, metal and more with Renata De Los Rios: hair and makeup artist for Troma entertainment, Horror Metal burlesque performer & Spooky mom

In this episode of BS’ing with Sean K Sean Kneese talks to Renata De Los Rios:  hair and makeup artist for Troma entertainment, Horror Metal burlesque performer & Spooky mom. Renata talks about balancing her multiple passions with being a mom, her experiences working on set, and more.

Renata's Instagram: @bathory1981

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