The Swirl Podcast

It's been such a long time since I cracked this mic open. I plan on doing another podcast real soon to catch up and chat about what's been going on in this crazy world. In the meantime, I wanted to share a conversation I recently filmed with Ryan and William of Equitas Health, entitled “Black Fetish Energy: Stigma, Sex, and the Black Queer Man.” It's a really compelling look into what it is like to be a minority using dating apps and if you recall from our previous episodes, I never had a shortage of dating tales to share. So even if you aren't a member of the LGBT community, and hell, even if you are pasty, I think listening to other people's life experiences facilitates a little something called empathy and lord knows we need more of that! --- The Swirl is produced, mixed and edited by Kodi Seaton.

This week, we have way too much fun with sex puns. Who will blush first? We also profess our love for sexy weather euphemisms and raunchy Netflix comedy. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Don’t forget to talkback to us on Twitter and Facebook. Show Notes Swirl sex playlistLady Dynamite(Ruby’s pick)(Kodi’s pick)(Kodi’s pick)(Ruby’s pick) ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we review what Spotify claims were our favorite tracks of 2017. Which one of us had copious amounts of Dr. Dre? Plus, resolutions, random acts of kindness, and bras-Oh my! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Happy Holidays!

There are dealbreakers and then there are these things. Find out what makes us scream when confronted with the public behavior of other humans. Plus, Cat Person, Gabrielle Union, and when your family takes more than they give during the holidays. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Are algorithms ruining your chances at true happiness? Plus, a fitbit for your junk, the Netflix documentary flavor of the week, and we debate if hating kids makes you a real grinch. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes (Kodi’s pick) / Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (Ruby’s pick)ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we discuss Andy Richter's tweets about depression, how not to baby your coworker, and our favorite holiday recipes! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Kodi's shows up with another tale from the world of dating and has thoughts on deciding how you want to be loved. Plus, how Ruby gets zen before bed, what to do if you hate your future brother in law, and all the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Kodi goes on a date and has no time to waste. Plus, we break down our feelings on the current news landscape of finding out people we respected are total trash. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Kodi gives Ruby a pep talk after he speaks at high school. You need one, too? We've got you. Plus, terrible pizza does terrible things, a column on workplace harassment, and Q and Hey wants to undo the unfriending. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes (Kodi’s pick) (Ruby’s pick)(Kodi’s pick) ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we talk sex toys to honor the dearly departed, "soaking," and the ultimate sadness that is the Kushner sex playlist. Plus, Bright Lights and a special hotline for the creeps in your life. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES MENTIONED IN EPISODE The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, Ruby starts Twitter beef and goes mildly viral. Kodi has questions. Plus, we talk Questlove's Funky Spotify College Level Rap History Class, KFC's amusing social media tricks, and how to respond when someone is not minding their own bee's wax in a bar. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes (Kodi’s pick)(Ruby’s pick)(Ruby’s pick)(Kodi’s pick)ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we reveal some life skills that may not translate well onto a resume, Armie Hammer's versatile dance moves, and Almost Like Praying. Plus, when to ditch a friend with loose lips and living in the moment! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes (Ruby’s pick)(Kodi’s pick)(Ruby’s pick)Articles mentioned in episode: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

What do Gal Gadot, Reese's cups, White Women, & Peanut Butter all have in common? This episode. Plus, we try not to milkshake duck. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Maybe with some extra nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN EPISODE Gal Gadot Tries a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the First Time …The Reporter Cam Newton Insulted Apologizes For Her Racist TweetsDiana Ross: A Biography by J. Randy TaraborrelliThis Peanut Butter Sandwich ‘Hack’ Is Causing Quite A Stir‘Finding Your Roots’ Season 4 Premiere Reveals Larry David and Bernie Sanders are Related The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, a spirited debate over a presidential game of F, marry, kill, a discussion on emotional labor, and what happens when your dad comes out late in life. Plus, we love you, let us count the Waze and a sweet sixteen for Josie & the Pussycats! All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes Articles discussed in episode: The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we get caught with our pants off, drag rude people in the streets, & dish on never growing up. Plus, Lady Gaga, One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter, & three's company with your ex. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes ARTICLES REFERENCED IN EPISODE

This week, we see your twisted twitter likes and applaud. Plus, doughnuts, Cruel Intentions, and people who insist you work for free. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes Curiosity Doughnuts Articles referenced in episode: The Juicy, Messy, Plump History of Plastic Surgery in HollywoodTed Cruz’s Ex-Roommate Shares ‘Misery’ Of Living With Him, After Porn Clip ‘Like’Armie Hammer is into rope bondage; probably doesn’t realize we can see his Twitter likesCruel Intentions: The Musical will return to New YorkGoodfellas: F@#$ You, Pay MeRihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (Explicit)— The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson.

This week, we sober up about about healthy ways to deal with life's rough spots and dish on how we use our professional voices to clapback at those less than ideal coworkers. Plus, we get heavy with our Q and Hey. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes blog post “Wine. Immediately.”People Are Sharing Their Best Work Clap Backs And They’re Hilariously Passive Aggressive(Kodi)“BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts” by Stella Parks(Ruby)(Kodi’s pick) The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

This week, we explore whether or not Prince really loved purple, discuss what happens when women refuse to move out of men's way for a week, and applaud Pink's parenting style. Plus, what happens when your girlfriend demands the receipts--the read receipts. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes We Refuse to Believe Prince’s Favorite Color Wasn’t PurpleThe Real Reason Yvonne Orji’s Decision to Remain a Virgin Is Causing a CommotionWe Didn’t Get Out Of Men’s Way For A Week — This Is How Many Injuries We SustainedPink’s 2017 VMA Speech About Her DaughterJoss Whedon’s phony feminism The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.

Welcome to season 2 of the Swirl! It is "Back to School" time, so we're talking kindergarten, what your social status in high school might mean, and what to do when your overachieving catches up with you. Plus, we talk "hat fishing" and debate Taylor Swift. All that, plus the usual nonsense. Show Notes Research shows that might be good news for your mental healthWhy Do We Murder the Beautiful Friendships of Boys? Guys, Stop “Hatfishing” to Hide Your Bald Spot(Kodi)Taylor Swift: ‘Look What You Made Me Do’(Ruby)(Kodi’s pick) The Swirl is produced by Kodi Seaton & Stephanie Ruby. Mixed & Edited by Kodi Seaton. Social media support provided by Justine Bronson and Tim Fennell.