Jul 29

Ana and Mike Show Up

Mike's running at full speed with no room to breathe, Ana's navigating the gap between making art and making rent, and together they unpack why showing up, week after week, broke or not, might be the only honest answer left. Get more at patreon.com/pastdue Learn more about your a ... Show More

39m 39s

Jul 22

What If Working Harder Was Never Actually the Answer? with Rainesford Stauffer

Writer and author Rainesford Stauffer joins us to talk about what happens when you've spent your whole life working your way into worthiness and it still doesn't feel like enough. We get into the real economics of freelancing plus nonprofit work plus mentoring student journalists ... Show More

54m 51s

Jul 15

Who Wins When Everyone’s a Freelancer? with Adam Conover

Comedian Adam Conover joins us to unpack the real costs of the so-called "creator economy" from algorithmic gatekeeping to the crumbling of stable creative jobs. Get more at http://patreon.com/pastdue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54m 13s

Oct 2021

All Eyes on Me

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the latest whiplash with Texas’s abortion ban, Wisconsin breweries helping parents sue schools over anti-mask mandates, CA Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia pioneering women’s rights in the state and the chaos in Idaho politics. ... Show More

1h 16m

Oct 2024

The Girls are Fighting & How to Make Up!

On this candid episode, Alisha and Remi tackle listener questions, with Alisha sharing updates on her therapy journey and Remi navigating her cycle and other life stressors. From setting boundaries to TikTok rabbit holes, they spill all the tea on everything from bee pollen’s sup ... Show More

1h 7m

Sep 2021

Bad People Can Do Good Too (w/ Emma Brennan)

Carolina and Devin touch on political (Hunter Biden’s ankles) and celebrity (Michaela Coel’s genius speech) headlines then are joined by mutual aid activist and abortion doula EMMA BRENNAN, who famously fell in love at Dyke Soccer, to talk about how to give back and make a differ ... Show More

1h 2m

Sep 2024

Generational Trauma & Things We Were Wrong About!

On this episode of Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi explore the impact of generational trauma, reflecting on their parents’ journeys and their own evolving perspectives. Alisha shares her surprising thoughts on Lemme, while Remi plays glam squad and maid of honor all in one at her b ... Show More

1h 6m

Nov 2024

How to Be a Confident Queen

Answering listener questions about confidence when it comes to work, relationships, friendships, and dating. Plus, navigating the ending of an adult friendship.A word from my sponsors:ServPro - Visit SERVPRO.com or call 1-800-SERVPRO today. Bon Charge - BON CHARGE is having its c ... Show More

43m 26s

Can You Rebuild After the Industry You H...