Podcasts by Mixed Messages
Welcome to Mixed Messages, a podcast created by Bri Graham and Emily Madigan. Two mixed women from Minneapolis/St.Paul trying to navigate the complexities of living between multiple communities in these divided times. Join us as we learn about our history, share personal experiences, and hold space for voices that have been silenced for too long. Original music by Cory Alan. Artwork by Caitlin Dickman.
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Ep. 62 - What You Signed Up For from 2021-11-22T11:00
Today we continue with Mary, learn about Boot Camp, and laugh at Bri's horrified realization that basic training would be her worst nightmare.
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Ep. 61 - Boot Camp from 2021-11-15T07:00
Let's continue our interview with Mary.
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Ep. 60 - Little Cambodia from 2021-11-08T00:00
Today we start our interview with Mary, a daughter of Cambodian immigrants, who escaped hell to make a better life for their family. Mary's integration into American culture helped shape wh...
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Ep. 59 - Scary Stories We Told...Not In The Dark from 2021-10-25T00:00
Happy (almost) Halloween!
We know it's still a week away but to prepare for the spookiest week of the year, we decided to tell you some of our favorite scary stories.
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Ep. 58 - The Horror! from 2021-10-18T00:00
This week Emily is in her element, and finally has the opportunity to speak about her love for horror, the evolution of the genre, and why it can have such an impact on individuals and the commu...
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Ep. 57 - Arrgh You Ready? from 2021-10-11T00:00
Today we continue talking about scary, or scary adjacent, things. It's Bri's turn.
Get ready.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-56-which-witch/">Ep. 56 - Which Witch?</a><small> from 2021-10-04T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Hello our dear fam!</p><p>Welcome back! We took a week off to recalibrate and get our schedules back in order, and we are so excited for this month.</p><p>It's Spooky Season on Mixed Messag...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-55-jay-bri-cap/">Ep. 55 - Jay Bri-Cap</a><small> from 2021-09-20T00:00</small></h5>
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Ep. 54 - After Sports from 2021-09-13T00:00
Last week was supposed to be the end of our series with Jay, until Bri decided to have a candid conversation with him about life after sports.
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Ep. 53 - A Tough Time from 2021-09-06T00:00
Jay is living the life of a star athlete at the beginning of his career.
What happens when it all stops?
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-52-student-athlete/">Ep. 52 - Student Athlete</a><small> from 2021-08-30T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Being an athlete in school seems glamorous.</p><p>But do we know the whole story?<br/><br/>For more information visit our website at <a href=){kind=link}
Ep. 51 - Do You Know Jay Thomas? from 2021-08-23T00:00
We are so excited to introduce you all to our dear friend, Jay. Star athlete born from greatness, sure. But do you REALLY know Jay Thomas? Let's continue with Emily's story.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-50-happy-anniversary/">Ep. 50 - Happy Anniversary!</a><small> from 2021-08-16T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT!!</p><p>Wow. A whole year of Mixed Messages, can you even believe it! </p><p>Thank you all for riding with us this year. It's been a wild ride, and we wouldn't ch...</p>
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Ep. 48 - Less of Who I Was (Part 1) from 2021-08-02T00:00
Continuing with our conversation on religion, it's now Emily's turn to open up about her experience with the Church.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-47-damage-has-been-done-part-2/">Ep. 47 - Damage Has Been Done (Part 2)</a><small> from 2021-07-26T00:00</small></h5>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-46-to-hell-with-it-part-1/">Ep. 46. - To Hell With It (Part 1)</a><small> from 2021-07-19T00:00</small></h5>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-45-interracial-relationships/">Ep. 45 - Interracial Relationships</a><small> from 2021-07-05T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>After hearing Reese and C Ryan speak so openly ad lovingly about their journeys, Bri decided it was time to talk about her relationship with her FIANCÈ, David, and how they have navigated being ...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-44-love-sweet-love/">Ep. 44 - Love, Sweet Love</a><small> from 2021-06-28T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>In our last episode of the month with Reese and Ryan they FINALLY tell us how they met and fell in love, and how they use their love to understand each other and the world around them.<br/><br/>...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-43-coming-out/">Ep. 43 - Coming Out</a><small> from 2021-06-21T00:00</small></h5>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-42-safe-space/">Ep. 42 - Safe Space</a><small> from 2021-06-15T08:00</small></h5>
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Ep. 41 - Armour from 2021-06-07T09:00
Happy Pride Month!
This month we are diving into the stories of our friends Reese and C Ryan, the cutest couple you will ever meet.
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Ep. 40 - Adoption from 2021-05-31T00:00
Still riding the wave of emotions we felt after listening to Hope's story, we decided to reflect on our feelings.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-39-the-whole-entire-package-ep-4/">Ep. 39 - The Whole Entire Package (Ep. 4)</a><small> from 2021-05-24T00:00</small></h5>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/mixed-messages/ep-38-blips-ep-3/">Ep. 38 - Blips (Ep.3)</a><small> from 2021-05-17T00:00</small></h5>
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Ep. 37 - Feels Like Home (Ep.2) from 2021-05-10T00:00
Today we continue with Hope's story and her journey with processing her adoption, and her relationship with the concept of home. We interrupt your weekly podcast to announce that it's Emily's birthday! Today, November 30th, is Emily's 32nd birthday so today we deiced to ask her (roughly) 32 questions, some ...
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Ep. 14 - Family Matters from 2020-11-23T06:00
We are BACK! On today's episode we are talking about the difficulty and importance of having tough conversations with family, chosen or otherwise.
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Ep. 13 - While You Were Golfing - The Election Episode from 2020-11-09T06:00
In today's episode we share our thoughts and fears during election week, and our reaction to the end of Trump's presidency.
What a week, y'all.
What a week.
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Ep. 12 - Claim the Vote! from 2020-11-02T06:00
In today's episode we are talking to two amazing activists, who are currently working to fight voter suppression by getting out there and reminding our community that their voices matter.
Ep. 11 - Voter Suppression from 2020-10-26T06:00
In today's episode we talk all about the ways in which the cornerstone of our democracy is compromised.
It's time to talk about voter suppression.
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Ep. 10 - Protesting - Part 2 from 2020-10-19T06:00
In today's episode we continue our conversation with Jenn about protesting, and how to be an accomplice in the fight for Black lives.
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Ep. 9 - Protesting - Part 1 from 2020-10-12T06:00
In today's episode Bri touches on the history of protesting in America. She talks about what has worked, what "hasn't worked", and the hypocrisy that runs rampant in our cult...
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Ep. 8 - Party People (Republican vs Democrat) from 2020-10-05T06:00
Ew.
I know none of us like to talk about this, but we cannot talk about politics without talking about the two leading political parties in this country.
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Ep. 7 - Red, White, and Vote Blue from 2020-09-28T06:00
It's here!
Our first episode of Season 2!
Red, White, and Vote Blue!
On todays episode we talk about intersectionality and the way it plays into all areas of politics and politi...
Ep. 6 - Asian Enough from 2020-09-21T06:00
This week we interview Suzie Juul about her experience living as a biracial Asian American woman. We touch on transracial adoption, transnational adoption, and what it's like to be "wh...
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Ep. 5 - TRA - Transracial Adoptee from 2020-09-14T06:00
In this episode we talk with Patrick Jeffrey, a mixed transracial adoptee.
He bravely shares his adoption story with us, and the difficulties of going through the process of self discovery. ...
Ep. 4 - Tragic Mulatto from 2020-09-07T05:00
In this episode we discuss the "tragic mulatto" trope, and it's connection to "gatekeeping". Exploring the difficulties of being told that we don't belong to any co...
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Ep. 3 - Latinx or Mixed? from 2020-08-31T05:00
Today we talk to the ladies of Cafe Con Leche with Lys and Lil, about the complexities of being Latinx in America.
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Ep. 2 - Sally's Story from 2020-08-24T04:00
In this episode we discuss the topic of colorism by examining the story of Sally Hemings.
By taking a look at Sally's history, and the history of those who came before her, we are able ...
Ep. 2 - Sally's Story from 2020-08-24T04:00
In this episode we discuss the topic of colorism by examining the story of Sally Hemings.
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Ep. 2 - Sally's Story from 2020-08-24T04:00
In this episode we discuss the topic of colorism by examining the story of Sally Hemings.
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Ep. 1 - Mixed Messages from 2020-08-17T13:00
In this episode, we give you a brief breakdown of our personal experiences, why we wanted to start this podcast in the first place, and what you can expect from us in the future. Just a sensible...
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