Seattle actor, singer, photographer, futurist Ekello Harrid joins us to talk about his experience and views on being a black man in today's society. He brings his perspective and optimism on the protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. 

EkelloPhoto on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoW0D0lBZsn7PMGarTDXFA/featured

EkelloPhoto on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ekellophoto/
 
Books for white people to read:
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism (author Robin DiAngelo) https://bookshop.org/books/white-fragility-why-it-s-so-hard-for-white-people-to-talk-about-racism/9780807047415

So You Want to Talk About Race (author Ijeoma Oluo) https://bookshop.org/books/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race/9781580058827

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
(author Michelle Alexander) https://bookshop.org/books/the-new-jim-crow-mass-incarceration-in-the-age-of-colorblindness-anniversary/9781620971932

More resources and information on how to get involved: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#

TC Black Lives Matter, Protests, And Guest Ekello Harrid Episode 18

We talk with the lovely Brita Wynn Dinsmore.  Brita is a creator of possible worlds, seer and empath, teacher of ancient and multicultural wisdom, grower of herbal medicine plants, and priestess of nature- a hedgewitch. She has been a teacher, herbalist, and builder of communities for over 35 years.

From Brita: "As an anthropologist and retired professor, I am passionate about bringing you my deep knowledge of history, culture, science, and ethnobotany.  All these things inform my approach to ritual, magic, and esoterica."

Connect with Brita:

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/cronewytch

 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Cronewytchs-Cauldron-107500800669029

Email
cronewytch@yahoo.com

Book a Tarot reading with Bree
http://www.crescentmoongifts.com/readings

Book Mentioned: The Spiral Dance by Starhawk (on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Dance-Rebirth-Religion-Anniversary/dp/0062516329

TC Brita Dinsmore Episode 17

Sleep paralysis was once known by the term ‘night-mare’ and associated with demonic possession. There is a bit more science and study behind it since the first mention of a treatment for sleep paralysis in the 7th century.  We talk about 2 documentaries that explore sleep paralysis:  The Nightmare(2015 American documentary) and The Entity (2001 UK documentary).

The Nighmare (Amazon Prime Video): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0875J6T5T

The Entity (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jthU9G5PSho

TC Sleep Paralysis Episode 16

We talk all stuff dreams!  We fly, we lose our teeth, there's an appearance by an army of pink kittens.  Many people have similar themes in their dreams.  The brain is strange and wonderful and we discuss the mini 'movies' it makes.

Dream article referenced: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378
Monsters Among Us Podcast: http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/

TC Dreams Episode 15

We dive deeper into the book Sarah Winchester: Beyond the Mystery with the author, Bennett Jacobstein.  What is the story behind the 'spooky' legend of the mysterious Sarah Winchester?  How did Bennett find this information?  He takes us on a research journey that uncovers the truth behind this generous, kind woman and the legacy she left behind.

Sarah Winchester: Beyond the Mystery (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Bennett-Jacobstein/dp/1794616608

Bennett Jacobstein on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/792849.Bennett_Jacobstein

Joy of Ballpark Food Website: https://www.ballparkfood.org/

Captive of the Labyrinth: Sarah L. Winchester, Heiress to the Rifle Fortune (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Captive-Labyrinth-Winchester-Heiress-Fortune/dp/0826219837

Winchester Mystery House Official Site: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/

Winchester Chest Clinic: https://www.ynhh.org/services/respiratory-care/winchester-chest-clinic.aspx

Winchester Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Juc2cL26mg

TC Bennett Jacobstein Beyond The Mystery Episode 14

Kelly and Amber review the Netflix show Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.  From Netflix- "A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding."
WTF?!?  Can this be for real?  The That's Cool hosts break it down as best as we can.  It's a crazy story.

Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/acTdxsoa428
Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81115994
Carol Baskin’s response to the series: https://bigcatrescue.org/refuting-netflix-tiger-king/

TC Tiger King Docuseries Review Episode 13

We're BAAAAAAAACK!!!!

Amber and I got together to get That's Cool started again.  We're sheltering in place, so this is a good opportunity to get this going again.
Amber and I talk about the September 2019 book Sarah Winchester - Beyond the Mystery by Bennet Jacobstein.  Do you really know the story about Sarah Winchester?  Do you really know about the Winchester Mansion and all it's rooms and staircases to nowhere?  
We dive into the story and learn a lot of new things.  Join Us!

Sarah Winchester: Beyond the Mystery (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Bennett-Jacobstein/dp/1794616608
Bennet Jacobstein on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/792849.Bennett_Jacobstein
Winchester Mystery House Official Site: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/

TC Sarah Winchester Episode 12

This episode we talk reality TV.  Rae LOVES reality TV and is our resident expert. Amber chimes in with her love of the competition shows.  Kelly has a few likes but learns more about these shows.  We laugh, we cry, we cringe at the manufactured drama.  Join us!  Reach out to us at info@thatscoolpodcast.com

Episode 11 - Reality TV Part 1

We are back with 13 year old guest Geer for a 'Would You Rather" episode!  We talk tongues, toothbrushes, clowns, dirty underwear, and more.  It's the hard hitting questions you come to expect from That's Cool!

Episode 10 Would You Rather

Rae is taking a break from recording so it's Amber and Kelly talking one of their favorite subjects of Time Travel!  We talk about movies and strange stories and our own armchair theories.  Enjoy!  Reach out to us  thatscoolpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 9 - Time Travel

We talk about niche gay erotica writer Chuck Tingle!  Did you know there are some very sexy corn, detergent pods, and helicopters out there?  Neither did we!  We did our research and shared our findings.
NOTE: this episode contains graphic language about consenting items in sexual situations.

Ep. 8 - Tingle Butts, Tingle Butts, Tingle all the way!

It is at your lowest point that he carried you.  We talk Bigfoot (Bigfeet?).  Real?  Not Real? Do we believe?  Footprints in the sand takes on a whole new meaning.  What would Bigfoot do?

Ep. 7 - Bigfoot prints in the sand

HEAD TRANSPLANT!  Can it work?  Should we do it?  Why would we do it?  HAS SCIENCE GONE TOO FAR??!?!

Ep. 6 - Just trying to get a head!

What are you doing to your Vag?  We talk about the strange and not-so-good-ideas on things to do to the female parts.  We talk about our own experiences and how information gathering has changed over time to find out about your body.

Ep. 5 - What are you doing to your Vag?!?

We talk zines!  Our resident expert, Rae, tells us about her company (her side hustle as she calls it).  How did she get into zines?  What are they?  Take a look at her products at http://www.archive6.com/
You can reach us at info@thatscolpodcast.com

Ep. 4 - Zines!

Amber is her own boss lady with her own kick ass business.  She is a nail tech and kicks ass at it!  We learn how she got into it, the challenges, and we dish a bit on nail competitions.  See her work on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/mermaidnailartist

Ep. 3 - Nails! Gel! Acrylic! Nail Art!

We talk Tarot! How we found out about them, how we learned, what we know about them. We talk meditation, art, empaths, readings, the always popular 2 THINGS GO! pop quiz. Can you find balance and harmony in a deck of cards? Can you find the path of enlightenment?

Ep. 2 - TAROT

3 friends who get together to talk and laugh.  We're not experts, but we do have opinions.

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