July 15, 2025  Playing Possum Podcast  Mini (Pride) Episode 6: Fire in the Restaurant  Keywords   art, challenges, pricing, bartending, pride month, creative projects, memories, storytelling, LGBTQ, friendship Summary   In this episode, Kat and Jamey share light-hearted banter before diving into deeper discussions about the challenges of being an artist, including pricing and self-worth. They reminisce about their bartending experiences during Pride Month, highlighting the significance of LGBTQ spaces. The conversation shifts to a creative project they worked on together, exploring their shared memories and perspectives. A pivotal story about a fire incident at a restaurant serves as a metaphor for the challenges of being seen in queer spaces. The episode concludes with reflections on friendship and the importance of reconnecting with old friends. Takeaways   Art is harder to make than to play dead. Pricing art can be a challenge for many artists. Bartending experiences can be both fun and challenging. Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ identities. Creative projects can help explore shared memories. The way we remember events can differ significantly. Being seen before you're ready can be daunting. Friendship plays a crucial role in personal growth. Reconnecting with old friends can be meaningful. Stories from the past can shape our present identities. Titles   Art and Its Challenges Pride Month Reflections Sound bites   "Take your art from you." "I was so sleepy, I was like, no." "Happy Pride Month!" Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:50 Art and Pricing Challenges 05:26 Bartending Stories and Pride Month 09:06 Creative Projects and Storytelling 11:30 Recollections of Youth and Queer Spaces 19:03 The Fire Incident at Cow Tippers 25:22 Reflections and Closing Thoughts     Please share any takeaways you had from the episode! Tag us @playing.possum.collective on Instagram and @playingpossumcollective.com on Bluesky. Or email us at playingpossumcollective@gmail.com.    Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Bluesky Watch this episode on YouTube Visit the Playing Possum Collective Website Playing Possum Podcast Website Sign up for our newsletter!  Share this episode with friends!  We’re now on Apple Podcast!    Check out the Possums individual creative endeavours.  See Katherine Edmonds’ work!  See Kacey Montgomery’s work!  See Jamey Hudnall’s work!