Episode 386
with Eula Scott Bynoe & Jeannie Yandel, Kurt Braunohler, Lara Prior-Palmer, and Lavender Country
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal their wild sides; podcasters Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel discuss why their show “Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace” is always relevant; comedian Kurt Braunohler admits that becoming a new father finally put his “dad looks” to good use; Mongol Derby winner Lara Prior-Palmer explains how she became the first woman to win the longest horse race on earth; and the world's first gay country band Lavender Country perform, “I Can’t Shake the Stranger Out of You.”
Eula Scott Bynoe & Jeannie Yandel
Podcasters
Jeannie Yandel and Eula Scott Bynoe know that whether you work in an office or work for yourself, getting rid of sexism in the workplace is an uphill battle. That’s why they created “Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace,” a popular podcast from KUOW that takes a deep, evidence-based look at all facets of modern workplace sexism – from gender wage gaps to office housework to imposter syndrome. Sick of fighting alone? The co-hosts bring on badass experts to give listeners specific, tested, and doable tactics to fight for themselves and their co-workers. Jeannie Twitter • Eula Twitter
Kurt Braunohler
Comedian
Kurt Braunohler has made a lifelong commitment - to making the world a better place by inserting absurdity into the lives of strangers. The comedian, writer, actor and podcaster has been featured in films like “The Big Sick,” on TV in shows ranging from Bob’s Burgers to Drunk History, and his standup has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Seth Meyers. His absurd stunts and acts have included hiring a skywriter to frantically write “how do I land” in the LA sky, and jet skiing from Chicago to New Orleans for charity. Website • Twitter
Lara Prior-Palmer
Derby Winner
In 2013, Lara Prior-Palmer took the expression “off to the races” to heart. With no preparation, she competed in the 1,000 kilometer Mongol Derby horse race in Mongolia, often called the toughest horse race in the world - and became both the youngest and first-ever female victor. That race, designed to replicate the horse messenger route developed by Genghis Khan, is the focus of Prior-Palmer’s fleet new book Rough Magic. As she rode through extreme weather on a series of wild ponies, Palmer was driven by her love of horses, her sense of adventure, and a distinct feeling that she had nothing to lose. Twitter
Lavender Country
Country Band
For Patrick Haggerty, his band Lavender Country is a true labor of love. He first recorded and released the self-titled album Lavender Country in 1973, making it the first known gay country band in music history. Five years ago, when it was rereleased, the album found a much more accepting public, wide acclaim, and was even the focus of an award-winning short documentary. Since then, Lavender Country has been touring to spread the message of love and acceptance in the face of violence and hate – mixed up with a little bit of rebellion. Listen
