i've.been away from creating new things for you, good ol' interwebs, for a while. i thought you should know why.

she was the best. new things are coming, but first things first.

content warnings: grief, bereavement

what does loving your neighbor look like in a touristy food desert? what does queer parenting look like when IVF and IUI fail? what could communities look like if more mixed race and non-white people were welcomed in the halls of governance?

Jazzy Bostock is here to talk about it all.

A native Hawaiian, farmer, lesbian, foster mum, and Episcopal priest, The Rev. Jazzy Bostock shares about being present in the moment, changing her mind and reimagining over and over again about what's possible in the world, and constantly reinventing what LOVE looks like.

Special thanks to jazzy's roosters for being honorary associate producers for this episode!

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

how can painting help us process grief? how would our lives change if we accepted that change is the only constant in life?

painter Bronwen Mayer Henry is here to talk about it all.

CONTENT WARNING: grief, death of a parent, cancer

check out Bronwen's website: click here

follow Bronwen on IG: @choosejoyoverperfection

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

why don't we talk about grief? what do we do with the feelings that don't seem to go away?

New York comedian Angela is here to talk about it all.

Angela and pauli chat about grieving their partners, both of whom died rather young and suddenly.

CONTENT WARNING: death, grief, suicide

If you need help with suicide, suicidal ideation, or you know a person who does and you could use resources to help care for them, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Check out Angela's show, Grief is a Jerk: click here

Follow Angela on TikTok: @craftingcomedycart

Follow Angela on IG: @craftingcomedycart

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

What is the real cost of advocacy and activism? How do you stay in the fight when even the government is against you? How can a good film change everything? 

Iranian filmmaker Azadeh Nikzadeh is here to talk about it all. 

Azadeh joins pauli and Kiki to talk about how she advocates for women and girls everywhere through her films, including in front of the United Nations Council on Women. 

CONTENT WARNING: discussions of Middle Eastern extremist violence, particularly against women. 

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This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

How can leadership foster brave creativity rather than starve it? What does it look like to have more East Asian representation in theatre? 

Jasmine Jiang is here to talk about it all. 

Jasmine Jiang is the managing director of Pig Iron Theatre and School. Jasmine talks all about arts administration and producing great theatre, East Asian representation in the arts, and all about pride and coming out. 

CONTENT WARNINGS

Discussion of effects of Model minority/Anti-Asian racism 

Discussion of effects of Gender Discrimination

Discussion of former UArts/Pig Iron Partnership 

Pig Iron Theatre Company and School have been drastically impacted by the abrupt closure of UArts in Philadelphia. To support their emergency bridge fund, click here. 

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

What do you do when the world falls apart? What's the play when everyone's livelihood is on the line? How do you advocate for the arts when the arts are closing down?

In this special bonus chat, Jasmine Jiang, the managing director of Pig Iron School , sits down to chat to pauli about the sudden closure of UARTS in Philadelphia and how she's leading the School through this unprecedented time.

A longer interview with Jasmine is coming next week.

To support Pig Iron School's emergency bridge fund, click here.

To directly support the current Pig Iron MFA students most critically affected by the UARTS closure, click here.

To buy tickets to Pig Iron's September Fringe Festival show, Poor Judge, click here.

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

How do you create sustainable queer affirming content for kids? why is trans visibility important? what is it like to write trans-affirming TV? Did you know that QueerKidStuff is back with new episodes soon?

Lindz Amer aka QueerKidStuff is here to talk about it all.

Lindz and pauli sit down to talk about:

theatre, tarot, astrology, children's books and other gender affirming methods of education

YouTube: QueerKidStuff

Instagram: QueerKidStuff

And, QueerKidStuff is launching a kickstarter to make a new content! Support the kickstarter HERE

content warning: trans rights advocacy, whiteness, child abuse

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

How would the world change if there was a new, toxic-free masculinity? How would the lives of kids be better? How can we be advocates for trans inclusion while protecting our own joy?

Schuyler Bailar is here to talk about it all.

He is an internationally-celebrated inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and advocate for trans inclusion, radical body acceptance, and mental health awareness. He is also the first openly transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team.

You can buy Schuyler’s book, He She They, by tapping here or in stores wherever fine books are sold.

We talk about allyship, how to be a good listener, what healthy masculinity without toxicity could look like, being mixed race, recent anti-trans legislation, and, under all of that, how we can find common ground among each other. 

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

How do you cultivate hope when everything from all sides seems so grim and serious? How do you make change locally while thinking globally? How have dance and movement traditions of Black/African descent changed, inspired, uplifted, even while being commodified themselves?

Vince Johnson, founder and director of Urban Movement Arts, is here to talk about it how he's making his corner of the world a little more humane.

Learn More and Donate to Urban Movement Arts, including their summer camp scholarship fund: https://www.urbanmovementarts.com/say-yes-philly.html

Check out this live event in Philly with the UMA crew: click here

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

how do you love people who are different from you AND love yourself at the same time? can the US government learn from its own exclusionist history? how can the professional skating world become a more inclusive place?

Professional figure skater and choreographer Garrett Kling joins pauli, Willa, and Kiki in working out the answers, one step at a time.

Follow Garrett on Instagram: www.instagram.com/garrettkling

Check out Garrett's website: www.garrettkling.com

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality  accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

What is happiness? What is joy? What's the difference?

Actor, Writer, Comedian, Educator Mayur Chauhan, associate producer Willa Jaffe, and pauli dig in to this big, BIG question.

Check out Mayur's website at mayurchauhanstory.com where you'll be treated to Mayur's creative work and class offerings. Find Mayur on instagram: www.instagram.com/mayurchauhanstory.
Mayur Mayur runs a creativity and accountability group for creative, artistic, and/or career goals and growth. It's a safe, kind space to share, learn, and accomplish. All types of projects are welcome and encouraged whether it's writing a TV pilot, screenplay, novel, essay, or creating TikTok videos, youtube videos, podcasts, stand-up sets, a one-person show, or literally anything else. Sliding-scale and need-based scholarships are available. Mayur also does 1-1 coaching and can be booked on his website.
Mayur Chauhan is an LA-based immigrant-actor-writer-comedian and teacher of creativity originally from India.
Mayur created and facilitates C.A.R.E for Artists an 8 week long support, creativity, & accountability group for artists of all backgrounds.
He has acted in multiple feature films, TV shows, including The Rookie (ABC), Welcome to Chippendales (Hulu), Cocaine Sisters (UrbanFlix) and TV commercials.
Mayur writes stories for all platforms: TV Pilots, Feature Screenplays, Literary Magazines, Short-humor. He has published over 30 short-humor pieces in McSweeney’s and numerous other places.

This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day.  You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org. 

Visit this video’s sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (Affiliate Link):

https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod

Visit this video’s sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com 

we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity.

we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life.

(un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other.

thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

Megan McDermott Challenge your assumptions. Test Your Faith. Show everyone LOVE. Megan McDermott is a poet, stand up comedian, and Episcopal priest currently working in Massachusetts. CONTENT WARNING: Christianity and Christian supremacy We talk about: shared experiences growing up in small town Central Pennsylvania Rural, small town values that we embrace and other things that we've let go of Nuances between different Christian subcultures and how they have formed us The relationship between Christianity and late stage capitalism Christian pop culture — music, toys, media Becoming a young clergy person and working with youth during the pandemic Megan's Brand new book, Jesus Merch: a Catalogue in Poems Order Megan's New book, Jesus Merch (affilitate link) https://bookshop.org/a/95818/9781594981029 Order Megan's Book, Woman as Communion (affiliate link) https://bookshop.org/a/95818/9781735886473 Check out Megan's website: meganmcdermottpoet.com [http://meganmcdermottpoet.com/] Follow Megan on BlueSky: megmcdermott92.bsky.social Follow Megan on Twitter (X): @megmcdermott92 Subscribe to Megan on Substack: https://meganmcdermott.substack.com/ ***** This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this episode's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students (affiliate link): https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this episode's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make wisdom, insight, and spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

Mike is the director of communications and the liturgical minister at Marquand Chapel, the ecumenical ritual space at Yale Divinity School. Holding the position through the COVID lockdowns, he mentors students learning about the role of ritual in religious and spiritual life in today's world. He assumed the position only a few short years after he graduated from Yale Divinity School. CONTENT WARNING: COVID, collective trauma, anti-asian racism, Trump We talk about: Transitioning from a student role to a staff role at the same institution Building spiritual community during the pandemic Helping transition spiritual community and learning toward a post-lockdown environment The critical role of grieving in processing trauma What makes a good burger And how to make ritual experiences accessible to everyone Subscribe to Mike's Substack: https://helloimmikee.substack.com [https://helloimmikee.substack.com/] Follow Mike on Instagram: www.instagram.com/helloimmikee [http://www.instagram.com/helloimmikee] This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this episode's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this episode's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

Don P Hooper is a WGA-union screenwriter, an actor, and an author, whose new book True True hits bookstores on Tuesday, August 1. Previously he contributed a story to Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Manhood. CONTENT WARNING: trauma, racism, labor, explicit language, hate-based violence We talk about: The WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike Shutting down productions across the country How you can support writers and actors on strike The importance of good mentors and collaborators Tenacity and resistance as quintessential parts of black/African-American life The novel writing process Don's first novel, True True Questions of goodness, identity, and morality of AI The through line of social uprising since 2016 survival, belonging, and community in a post-Trump world Follow Don on instagram: www.instagram.com/madclownetry Buy True True on Bookshop to support Don, the podcast, and your local bookstore: bookshop.org/a/95818/9780593462102 Buy Black Boy Joy on Bookshop to support Don, the podcast, and your local bookstore: bookshop.org/a/95818/9780593379936 Donate Aid for Striking Writers and Actors AND Learn More about Entertainment Community Fund Resources: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppage Donate Unrestricted Funds to the WGA East picket lines: https://venmo.com/steph_deluca Donate Supplies in kind to the WGA East picket lines: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/wgaestrike This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this episode's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this episode's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

What does it look like to cultivate a political middle ground when hate is flying from all sides? How do queer folx maintain hope when everything feels awful? How can plant-based diets be more fun? Martha Madrigal and Charles Tyson of Full Circle The Podcast are spilling ALL. THE. TEA. CONTENT WARNING: discussions of politics, queerphobia, racism, bullying, suicidality, explicit language. We talk about: the practical bits of creating a bipartisan, actually diverse and inclusive bar and then the spiritual and emotional process of closing that neighborhood bar the development of their number one rated news commentary podcast how to get along with your neighbor in a post-facts era, the continuing challenges of living a hope-filled, joyful queer life in full acceptance of how awful the world can be, and how to create a plant-based lifestyle you actually enjoy. Find EVERYTHING about Full Circle the Podcast and subscribe to their weekly broadcast here at their Linktree: linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod [http://linktr.ee/fullcirclethepod] This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this episode's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this episode's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

It's hard to hate someone whose story you know. That's the resounding call of Neil Bardhan, the executive director of the Broad Street Review and the director of applied storytelling at First Person Arts. Neil holds the Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University Rochester. CONTENT WARNING: death of a parent, COVID We talk about: storytelling, the life skills people can learn from studying improv, the damage to human interaction caused by social media (and some of the silver linings), bereavement. Check out the Broad Street Review: https://www.broadstreetreview.com [https://www.broadstreetreview.com/] Check out First Person Arts: firstpersonarts.org [http://firstpersonarts.org/] This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this episode's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this episode's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

How do we keep our spirits high in an increasingly post-human age? How can the classics of western art become more inclusive? How can our art help us move forward from trauma? Siobahn Sung is a producer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Before that, she worked as a professional opera singer. CONTENT WARNING: trauma, COVID, natural disasters, discussions of anti-asian racism, explicit language We talk about: Emotional labor of Korean identity, the challenges of being a professional musician in the age of AI and streaming the history of white supremacy in classical music performance and how to make the work more inclusive the recent increases in natural disasters and COVID-related collective trauma philosophy of beauty and its importance to the human spirit and of course, the Yankees and the Phillies. This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this video's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this video's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

This is a special bonus episode! This is the live, unedited recording of moim, a gathering of Queer and Trans people of Korean descent, held in March 2023. It was recorded on location at David Rubenstein Atrium of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. CONTENT WARNING: trauma, discussions of anti-asian racism, discussions of historical violence, discussions of queer phobia, explicit language, This recording was produced in partnership with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Siobahn Sung, producer. For more about Lincoln Center, visit their website: lincolncenter.org This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!

How do we reconcile the rosy bits of history with the uncomfortable parts? How do we embrace it and learn not to repeat it at the same time? How can the food industry become a more just place for people of color? Food writer, chef, and Poi Dog owner Kiki Aranita gets deep into her Chinese roots, her profound love of Spam, classic literature, her love of fiber arts, and what life is like for a food entrepreneur — after the restaurant closes. And always, COOK. THE. SPAM. CONTENT WARNING: Trauma, historical violence, anti-asian racism, explicit language Show your support for (un)common good! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for FULL VIDEO EPISODES and shorts: youtube.com/@uncommongoodpod [http://youtube.com/@uncommongoodpod] Follow us on TikTok for daily video shorts: tiktok.com/@uncommongoodpo [http://www.tiktok.com/@uncommongoodpod]d This program is produced in south west philadelphia, in the unceded neighborhood of the black bottom community and on the ancestral land of the Lenape nation, who remain here in the era of the fourth crow and fight for official recognition by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to this day. You can find out more about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and how you can support the revitalization of their culture by going to https://lenape-nation.org [https://lenape-nation.org/]. Visit this video's sponsor, BVP Coffee, roasting high quality coffee that benefits HBCU students: https://bvp.coffee/uncommongoodpod Visit this video's sponsor, Poi Dog, chef Kiki Aranita creating sauces inspired by Hawaiian Cuisine: https://poidogphilly.com [https://poidogphilly.com/] we chat to ordinary people doing uncommon good in service of our common humanity. we are creating community that builds relationships across difference by inviting dialogue about the squishy and vulnerable bits of life. (un)common good with pauli reese is an uncommon good media production, where we make spirituality accessible to everyone and put content on the internet to help people stop hating each other. thanks for joining us on the journey of (un)common good!