Episode 360
with Lindy West, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, Alex Falcone, Stephen Green, and Moorea Masa & The Mood
Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello confess their "guilty pleasures;" New York Times columnist Lindy West reveals how she tried to entice Donald Trump into blocking her from Twitter; Sarah Gertrude Shapiro unpacks how her Lifetime series UnREAL was inspired by her own troubled experiences as a producer of The Bachelor; comedian Alex Falcone shares his frustrations over the "fashion raccoons" of secondhand boutiques; Portland startup entrepreneur Stephen Green speaks on the importance of supporting local Black businesses; and soul group Moorea Masa & The Mood perform “Ever Moving.”
Lindy West
Columnist
When Lindy West talks, you listen. West is the best-selling author of the memoir Shrill, which recently became a widely-lauded original series on Hulu starring Aidy Bryant. Her singular voice and writing has appeared in The Stranger, The Guardian, and as a contributing Op-Ed writer for The New York Times. Her new book, The Witches Are Coming, an incisive look at how intolerance and misogyny have infected our culture, will be released in the fall of 2019. West's essential and distinctive voice cuts through the noise, and we always want to hear more. Website • Insta
Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
Producer
Sarah Shapiro creates her own reality. As the co-creator of the series UnReal on Lifetime, Shapiro translated her four seasons working as a producer on The Bachelor into dark comedy gold. Now in its third season, UnReal reflects her sharp voice and sharp criticisms of the reality TV industry. In addition to writing and producing, Shapiro's incisive TedX talk on navigating Hollywood has been viewed thousands of times. Twitter
Alex Falcone
Comedian
Alex Falcone is a comedian who has appeared at whole bunch of comedy festivals including Bridgetown, Sketchfest, and the Brooklyn Comedy Festival. His writing has been featured in places like The Portland Mercury, Rolling Stone, and Vox. Fun fact: he also wrote a young adult romance novel called Unwrap My Heart about a girl who falls in love with a sexy mummy. Because of course he did. Website • Twitter
Stephen Green
Entrepreneur
Stephen Green is all about building bridges and breaking down stereotypes. He's the founder of PitchBlack, an event created to give African-American entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the budding startup ecosystem in Portland. As an entrepreneur himself, a recovering banker, and self-confessed sneaker-head, Green works to build the community he wants to live and work in. Website • Twitter
Moorea Masa & The Mood
Soul Group
Moorea Masa is a singer/songwriter/guitarist who has been making music for as long as she can remember. Masa was raised in Portland, the daughter of an Italian immigrant father and an African-American mother. Recently, Masa has been touring with k.d. lang and preparing to release her new full-length LP, Shine a Light. We can't wait to see what the light reveals about this uniquely talented musical local. Listen • Twitter
