Stories with Sapphire

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Stories For Change: The Black Experience in the Horror Genre Jul 10, 2020

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American history is a horror story - for Black people, indigenous people, and people of color. And yet mainstream horror cinema has vastly left these groups out of the picture, both on and behind the screen. In this week’s episode, I speak with horror writer Johnny Compton about why that might be, and how we can change that. Follow Johnny's Work
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Visitors (with Brian J. Cano and Shelby Scott) Jul 08, 2020

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We are visitors, passing through locations and through people’s lives. This week’s episode is about the visits that have a life changing impact on us. First, I speak with Brian J. Cano, paranormal investigator, about the most terrifying place he’s ever visited. After that, I speak with a friend who was visited by mysterious lights in the desert. And finally, Shelby Scott, host of "Scare You To Sleep", tells her experience of passing through the Vicksburg battlefield. Chapter 1: The Grand Midway Hotel, with Brian J. Cano Chapter 2: Brought To Life Chapter 3: Joshua Tree Chapter 4: Vicksburg, with Shelby Scott Follow Brian

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The War: Dedicated to Col. Marciano Calderon & Dorotea Calderon Jul 01, 2020

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I’d always known that my great grandfather, Marciano Calderon (Mars for short) died in World War 2, but I didn’t know much else. Then, when I was texting my mom about my podcast, she asked if she ever told me the story of how they found Lolo Mars’ body. She hadn't, and so my mom reached out to her aunt (my Lola Terrie) to make sure she had all the details right. Then, she emailed me my great grandmother’s memoir page by page, so I could also get her perspective of the story. And so, with my grandmother and Lola Terrie’s permission, I’d like to tell you a story of the brutality of war, and of my great grandfather’s last moments, as told by my great grandmother, with some edits for clarity. To see photos of my great grandparents, visit https://www.storieswithsapphire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support

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Batok (Traditional Filipino Tattoos), with Lane Wilcken Jun 24, 2020

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There’s something about tattoos that provokes a strong reaction. Sometimes that reaction is admiration, for the pain tolerance of its wearer. Other times its aberration, disgust that anyone would taint their bodies in such a way. But for indigenous Filipinos, receiving batok (a traditional tattoo) was a spiritual event; a ceremony. In this episode, I want to undo any negative stereotypes surrounding tattoos by sharing its history beyond Western sensibilities, and speaking with Lane Wilcken, one of the very few recognized mambabatok (tattoo ritualists) in the world. He shares the cultural significance of batok, as well as the intense and sometimes disturbing paranormal encounters he’s had during ceremonies. Chapter 1: You Wanna Look Like A Gangbanger?

Chapter 2: Stories With Lane

Chapter 3: Intuition Learn more about Lane and his work.

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Stories For Change: Unlearning Whitewashed Movements Jun 19, 2020

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When we think of historical movements in American history, people of color are typically excluded from the narrative. And as non-black allies, we need be aware of how to make our allyship more inclusive. In this episode, me and my guest Mindy Scott (Femlore Podcast) will be going over these movements. We are not experts on the topic and simply want to share what we’ve learned, and so we welcome any feedback or corrections. Follow Mindy
https://www.instagram.com/mindycityy
https://www.instagram.com/femlorepodcast Follow Monique Melton
https://www.instagram.com/moemotivate The Racist Roots of Fighting Obesity
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-racist-roots-of-fighting-obesity2/ Jane Elliott | A Class Divided
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mcCLm_LwpE Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | We should all be feminists TED Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ufvYWTqQ0
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Creepy Creatures (with Emzotic) Jun 17, 2020

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Whether domestic, wild, or spiritual, animals of all kinds play a huge role in our lives. In this week’s episode, I share my parents’ encounter with a spiritual bird, and I chat with Em Lock, better known as Emzotic, who not only has a terrifying paranormal experience but a vast well of animal knowledge that can teach us how to be more empathetic and open minded humans. Chapter 1: The Sparrow Spirit Chapter 2: Our Companions, with Emzotic Chapter 3: Creepy Creatures, with Emzotic -- Justice For Breonna Taylor: https://justiceforbreonna.org/ Justice For Rayshard Brooks: https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a32878622/justice-for-rayshard-brooks/ -- Follow Emzotic https://www.instagram.com/emzoticofficial https://www.twitter.com/emzoticofficial https://www.youtube.com/emzotic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support

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Stories For Change: Talking To Your Filipino Parents About Race Jun 05, 2020

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On Stories With Sapphire, I love sharing stories about Filipino culture, but it no longer feels appropriate to continue doing so without addressing our community’s issues with colorism and anti-blackness. This is my way of learning how to handle these conversations better with certain family members who disagree with me, and I hope hearing other people's stories helps you start these difficult conversations as well. Articles mentioned in this episode: Inheritance Magazine
"Finding Our Place" - https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/finding-our-place
"Black Pain and Korean Empathy" - https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/black-pain-and-korean-empathy Sojourners
"Comfortable in My Own Skin" - https://sojo.net/magazine/january-2020/comfortable-my-own-skin
Ways to commemorate Breonna Taylor's life for her birthday: Sign The Petition - https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Donate to her family's GoFundMe - https://gf.me/u/x6ngqj
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Between Life And Death (with June Ahern) May 27, 2020

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It's the endlessly debated topic: what actually happens when we die? We may never know for sure, but until then, all we have are stories - the experiences of those who have caught a glimpse of the other side. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from my Tita (a nurse with an incredible gift) and psychic medium June Ahern, whose near death experience sent her on her spiritual path. Chapter 1: The Messenger

Chapter 2: I Want To Go Back

Chapter 3: The Other Side, with June Ahern Learn more about June's work and order her books

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The Masque of the Red Death, by Edgar Allan Poe Apr 29, 2020

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While the show is on a break until Season 2, I'd like to read for you Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Masque of the Red Death," a story that was written in 1842 and yet has found relevance in our world today.
Don't be like Prince Prospero - here are some simple ways you can help others during this pandemic:
- Donate money, supplies, or food to local charities providing relief for those affected by the pandemic (make sure to find out what's most needed first)
- Order lunch for frontline workers at your local hospital (make sure to call ahead)
- If you are young and healthy, volunteer to run errands or deliver supplies to the elderly or immunocompromised
- Foster an animal from your local animal shelter
- Donate blood
More helpful links:
Here's How To Help During Coronavirus
A Guide to Helping and Getting Help During The Coronavirus Crisis
How To Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis
9 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Quarantine Podcast Recommendations! Apr 22, 2020

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While Stories With Sapphire is on a hiatus until May 20th, I wanted to share the work of some of my friends and fellow independent podcasters that I know you'll love listening to during lockdown! Check out their shows and show them some love! In order of appearance: Euphomet - with Jim Perry
https://www.euphomet.com Scare You To Sleep - with Shelby Scott
https://www.scareyoutosleep.com American Hysteria - with Chelsey Weber-Smith
https://www.americanhysteria.com Deliver Us From Disney - with Whitney Moore and Ani Baker
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliver-us-from-disney/id1489756165 Confessions of the Creative Kind - with Jess Kovic
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-the-creative-kind/id1458327472 The Q Files - with Shane McClelland and Lori Gum
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-files/id1484292666 Monsters Among Us - with Derek Hayes
https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com Somewhere in the Skies - with Ryan Sprague
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