Shadia Elise has been working as an ART MODEL for 23 years, though she prefers a term "figurative artist," a name that reflects the collaborative nature of her work and keeps her form being boxed in as an "object" for the artist. Episode Links: Shadia's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Could ANIMAL WHISPERING be the way to find connection with rescue cats and dogs? Hear from our guest NiLoO Khodadadeh, an animal whisperer who is also a singer/songwriter, writer and comic. NiloO published her memoir in 2020 and is now working on her second book, The Art of Cat Socializing. Episode Links: NiLoO's Rescue IG Venmo for Rescues NiloO's Memoire NiloO's Website Special Guest NiLoO Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Whoa, how do we even know Ramona Shelburne, American sportswriter and NBA insider for ESPN? Listen to find out—and learn how being a working mom has made her better… well, at being an American sportswriter and NBA insider for ESPN. Ramona also shares about her friendship with the GOAT, Kobe Bryant. Episode Link: Ramona's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website.

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast

Check-In Episode # 36: A tense situation during the first Super Mario Bros movie. "Is this show is any good?"

To Jared Culp, LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING is painful -- you can't catch your breath, it is hard on your knees and hips -- but once you get that euphoria, you become addicted and have to do it again. "It's a discipline thing." Jared is a designer, writer, and educator whose work explores modern life and Black domesticity. He directed the short film Cicadas and creates projects across film, design, and writing that examine everyday life. Episode Links: Jared's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website.

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast

Check-In Episode # 35: The worst birthday ever. The vaguest biggest life changes you've ever heard about. Discussing writers using AI.

Writer, filmmaker, and comedian Kat Kvas defends SMALL TALK, something that just might be the solution to our lack of connection -- and it doesn't always have to be about the weather. Kat's writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Onion, McSweeney’s and more. Her comedic short film, The Interns, premiered at HollyShorts last year and she most recently worked as a Creative Director at Netflix. Episode Links: Kat's IG, Kat's TikTok Kat's Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website.

Bryan Chamchoum brings us one of the greatest shows of all time: Genndy Tartakovsky’s PRIMAL Season 3, with the craziest premise ever. Bryan is a game designer and writer who bridges the gap between storytelling and interactive design. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website