But Her Lyrics... #37 w/Fair Verona - A 90s Lostwave Mystery Solved Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-07-25 | In this very special episode, host Shawna Potter chats with her former bandmates from the late 90s/early 00s Nashville indie band, Fair Verona. An old, unlabeled mp3 of the FV song “The Downfall of a Well-Known Actress” found its way onto the Lostwave message boards and with some great detective work, this online community found where the song came from and were pleasantly surprised to find out we’re all still playing music. This conversation dives deep into the origins of the band with Beth Cameron and Leah Bergman, and Lostwave member, Tom Stratton, asks questions and gives context. Listen to find out what Lostwave is, how often do these mp3 mysteries get solved, the weird times of 90s indie cred vs selling out, the lack of fellow girls that played guitar (even in Nashville), harassing Mary Timony, and what the hell is “The Downfall of a Well-Known Actress” about anyway?SHOW LINKS:Fair Verona: fairverona.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-recordingsTurned Out A Punk w/Shawna Potter - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-184-shawna-potter-war-on-women-avec-fair-verona/id940288964?i=1000419596110Lucy’s Record Shop (the podcast) - lucysrecordshop.comSelf - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subliminal_Plastic_MotivesHelium - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium_(band)Shipping News - shippingnews.bandcamp.com/track/clawsAVEC (Shawna’s band after FV, before War On Women) - discogs.com/release/2771380-Avec-If-I-Breathe-I-Fall-AsleepForget Cassettes (Beth) - http://www.forgetcassettes.comBlack Bra (Beth) - blackbramusic.comLeah’s Pixies cover band - Is She Weird, Is She WhiteBaltimore Afrobeat Society (Fela Kuti cover band Shawna was in) - facebook.com/baltimoreafrobeatsocietyFind my Mind - discord server - reddit.com/r/Lostwave/comments/ol3f2c/fond_my_mind_discord_serverTom Stratton's band: youtube.com/@YouthDeathClubSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenYou can support this podcast by liking this channel, and sharing, subscribing, and reviewing But Her Lyrics... wherever you get your podcasts - it’s free and it helps. To find episode transcripts, or to find out more about what I do, my book, my trainings, my patreon, request me on Cameo, etc, head to shawnapotter.comTo learn about all things WOW, head to linktr.ee/waronwomen
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But Her Lyrics... #45 Safer Spaces: Online Course Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2026-04-07 | SHOW NOTES:Shawna chats with Natalie Jurosky, the musician and leader of Scranton Girls Rock that helped Shawna create the online course version of her Safer Space Program. They talk about different learning styles, how talking is musical, bringing music into learning, whatever you want to do there’s a way to do it safely, and can you market this?This course is for bands, venues, small businesses, small hobby groups, anywhere you gather, students, faculty, people that host parties, and basically anyone that cares!SHOW LINKS:Charles Wiegel at AK PressThe V Spot in Scranton: vspotbar.com ScrantonGirlsRock.org Music to Life: musictolife.org Loud ladiesSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comThe new Safer Spaces: Online Course: shawnapotter.com/safer-spaces-courseMaking Spaces Safer book: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlRequest fun video messages: cameo.com/shawnapotterwowAll things War On Women: linktr.ee/waronwomen youtube.com/@shawnapotter
But Her Lyrics... #44 with Oceanator Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2026-03-18 | SHOW NOTES:Shawna chats with Elise Okusami of the band Oceanator about the value of storytelling and not waiting for a big hero to save us through their song, “Lullaby.” Also? The pitterpatter of Rosie’s paws on the floor (and scratching and shaking and just generally making sound), Oceanator as a family affair, what we’re like to tour with, and who else lists Dookie as their first punk record?SHOW LINKS:Oceanator on Bandcamp: oceanator.bandcamp.com/track/lullaby-2 Oceanator on Patreon: patreon.com/cw/oceanator WAR ON WOMEN/Oceanator tour info: linktr.ee/waronwomen Music to Life: musictolife.org Mood Machine book - Liz Pelly: booksaremagic.net/item/gQpiPqSJBXgQuxapRjFf2Q/lists/L6k6O686GxwY ABIYOYO book - Pete Seeger: mpt.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/abiyoyo-video/reading-rainbow-stories Anansi the spider: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anansi Baba Yaga: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yaga Freedom Sounds album: https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/freedom-sounds-from-smithsonian-folkways Pears: pearstheband.bandcamp.com/album/pears SHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comThe new Safer Spaces: Online Course: shawnapotter.com/safer-spaces-courseMaking Spaces Safer book: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlRequest fun video messages: cameo.com/shawnapotterwowAll things War On Women: linktr.ee/waronwomen youtube.com/@shawnapotter
Shawna Potter launches new SAFER SPACES: ONLINE COURSE! Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2026-02-01 | There’s never been a better time to learn how to advocate for your community! Sign up for the brand new Safer Spaces: Online Course at shawnapotter.comThere’s lessons on recognizing harassment, responding in victim-centered ways, resources on self care and de-escalation, practice scenarios, videos, and a final project to put it all together. You can sign up as an individual or get a discounted group rate for your venue, band, organization, or school.This training is for anyone that enjoys live music, nightlife, or gathering in any third space with others. It’s great for all kinds of learning styles, but perfect if a scheduled, in-person training just doesn’t work for you, or if you want more than a book can offer. The course was made possible by a grant from Music to Life with special thanks to Natalie Jurosky and all our beta testers!PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!#saferspaces #harassment #onlinelearning #wekeepussafe
Meet Black Collar Screen Printing! Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2025-08-05 | Back in 2023, Shawna took a visit to the War On Women screen-printer's new spot and acted like she'd never left the house before. Part interview, part day in the life, part screen-printing ASMR. Enjoy!
But Her Lyrics... #43 with Ratas En Zelo Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2025-07-14 | Shawna chats with Yadee Araniva, the singer for Ratas En Zelo, about the hypocrisy of religion, fearing the devil, fearing ICE, but also the balance of all things, feeling joy, and embracing cringe. Listen in and get to know this cool NYC band!SHOW LINKS:instagram.com/ratasenzelohttps://linktr.ee/ratasenzeloKnow your rights when it comes to ICE:immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounterimmigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Home-Raid-booklet-ENG.pdfHonorable mentions:Cake Like Downtown BoysLa Neve2 MinutospiperrakNon serviumSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenEURO TOUR INFO: destiny-tourbooking.com
But Her Lyrics... #42 with Katy Otto Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2025-06-27 | SHOW DESCRIPTION:Shawna throws out her usual podcast format to chat with drummer, activist, and lyricist Katy Otto on the heels of her celebrating 25 years of running her record label, Exotic Fever Records. If you own a copy of War On Women’s “Improvised Weapons,” you have an EXF release! They talk writing process, the things we’re working on (personally and musically), dads of daughters, Heart, Rosanne Cash, the Geffen Lollapalooza, the intimacy of co-writing lyrics, a little light misandry towards powerful men, being great at something you don’t feel like doing, becoming feminist because you survived being a teenage girl, and making bell hooks a mix tape.Also: Salt-n-Pepa, punk recipes, Euro punks, the military budget, Landis Expandis, a Fugazi in every town, record players, and our Bikini Kill cover band, Rah Rah Replica.Patron-only bonus moment available exclusively on Patreon, so sign up to catch that and other cool stuff from Shawna!This episode is sponsored by Pupcakes and Pawstries and Ronnie of Navarro Hair Design.SHOW LINKS:Katy is on the cover of *that* Q And Not U album!! Read about it here: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/430176/beep-happening-how-q-and-not-u-made-a-classic-album-and-its-coverExotic Fever Records - exoticfever.comBald Rapunzel - baldrapunzel.bandcamp.comDel Cielo - delcielodc.bandcamp.com/album/us-vs-themTrophy Wife - trophywifetheband.bandcamp.comSun Within - instagram.com/sunwithinbandwhitepicketfence - whitepicketfencedc.bandcamp.com/track/howRah Rah Replica’s first show! - youtube.com/watch?v=KmDqaMaT2ZUMen Can Stop Rape: mcsr.orgHIPS: hips.orgImprovised Weapons link: exoticfever.com/artists.php?id=115Secure Relating by Sue MarriottNonviolent Communication by RosenbergSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenEURO TOUR INFO: destiny-tourbooking.com
But Her Lyrics... #41 with Blood Lemon Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2025-02-17 | SHOW NOTES: This one is for the prog-rock girlies! The business of being in 2 bands. Is it Boise or Boy-see. Getting to know your new bandmates. Getting unglued to our phones. Passive vs Active participation in our lives. Are we post- post-riot girl yet?Honorable mentions:FailureShinerEarthThe French TipsThe Breeders “Do ya love me now?”SHOW LINKS:“Perfect Too” music video: youtube.com/watch?v=gpWnffTaMm8Bloodlemonmusic.comBuilttospill.comFinn RigginsTreefort Music Fest Marshall PooleMostly MuffPurring MantisTea Day Blogs (@teadayblogs)The PridsSocial Change Now book: deepaiyer.com/home/social-change-nowSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomen
But Her Lyrics... #40 with Christina Rowatt of Occupy the Void Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2025-01-27 | SHOW NOTES:After being interviewed by @TheVoidwithChristina for her mental health podcast Occupy the Void, host Shawna turned the tables and interviewed her for But Her Lyrics! An enjoyable chat about what it’s like to be a woman in journalism and podcasting, her favorite interview moments, and how a love of language has led her life.Also: Rosie barking, the Extra Extra jingle, having a face for TV, passionate metal fans that also love Rihanna, how lyrics affect us emotionally, men and men-tal health, Shawna is not an expert in anything, “it’s all cabaret”, creative process, art does not have to be made for public consumption, and can the internet help us find female cinematographers in Australia???SHOW LINKS:Her War is Our War: youtube.com/watch?v=L9JU7ECTdXcOccupy the Void: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/occupy-the-void-with-xtina/id1733957293Revolver Fan First podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLANorT3Y7McP3s6W82Ucxz_LQZtSrbuIiInsta: instagram.com/xtina_rowattYoutube: youtube.com/@TheVoidwithChristinaSoundgarden “Fell on Black Days” - I like the music video version better than the album version, so here you go: youtube.com/watch?v=ySzrJ4GRF7s&list=RDySzrJ4GRF7s&index=1SHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomen
But Her Lyrics... #39 with Rainer Maria Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-12-09 | SHOW NOTES:In this episode of But Her Lyrics, host Shawna speaks to Caithlin De Marrais, bassist and co-singer and -lyricist for 2nd wave emo band, Rainer Maria. On Thanksgiving morning they dove deep into an early song “Rain Yr Hand,” about how accessing all ages music making spaces is fundamental to our development. Overall themes? Reflection, hindsight, growth, and community.There will be a Patreon-exclusive bonus clip where they discuss what thanksgiving brings to mind, how the War On Women song "This Stolen Land" applies to it, and more.Also in this episode: shoutout to Rocketown in Franklin, TN (rip), kids needing a place to go to make good trouble, extreme accessibility, anyone can play music, imposter syndrome or authenticity?, diversity is our survival, the hindsight of a reunion 20 years later, a chance to reflect, confronting our fear, and guess what - emo’s big now!SHOW LINKS:rainermaria.bandcamp.cominstagram.com/rainermariamusicSkeletal Lightning -- skeletallightning.comCAITHLIN DE MARRAIS NEW ALBUM, 'LEARNING TO LIVE WITH FIRE', OUT MARCH 2025!Sounds of Saving (SOS) -- soundsofsaving.orgWe’re a music and mental health nonprofit that designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14 to 24, on how to discover and utilize music to support their mental health and wellness.Just Accessible Music (JAM) -- justaccessiblemusic.comMaking music accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Figurenotes -- figurenotes.orgFigurenotes was created at the Resonaari school in Finland by music educators Kaarlo Uusitalo and Markku Kaikkonen. Initially designed to enable those with learning disabilities to play music, it has since developed into a tool to help anybody get started. Very intuitive to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.But Her Lyrics This Stolen Land episode (mentioned in a Patreon-exclusive bonus clip of this interview) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-stolen-land-pt-1-004/id1538652998?i=1000512385785Kaia’s response to why we use YR instead of YOUR: “Kaia said it was slang we often used in written notes at the time. According to t’internet it originated with the Beat generation (we were definitely reading poetry at the time) and was later repopularized in the indie rock world circa 1980s by Sonic Youth.”SHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenpatreon.com/shawnapotter
But Her Lyrics... #38 with Carina Zachary of Husbandry Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-09-19 | Join host Shawna as she speaks with Carina Zachary, singer and lyricist for NYC-based band Husbandry. They met in a punk rock parking lot and it got weirder from there.Content warning - this episode talks about gun violence and school shootings.You'll also hear Carina speak about songwriting, taking breaks, how she got into music and what's coming up next for the band.SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:husbandryny.bandcamp.com/musicIG: @husbandrynycYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCg_jU8D78gk4B1hRs5FXg0Q?si=H4H71BVtnhx_xC7Neverytown.orghttp://staging.childrensdefense.org/policy/policy-priorities/gun-violence-preventionWar On Women Audiotree - youtu.be/SSxGUO3W9rE?feature=shared12 O’Clock Boys - npr.org/2014/01/26/265362077/take-a-ride-with-baltimores-renegade-bikers-the-12-oclock-boysSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenYou can support this podcast by liking my youtube channel, and sharing, subscribing, and reviewing But Her Lyrics... Wherever you get your podcasts - it’s free and it helps. To find episode transcripts, or to find out more about what I do, my book, my trainings, my patreon, head to shawnapotter.comTo learn about all things WOW, head to linktr.ee/waronwomenYou can also find me on Cameo! If you haven’t already, subscribe to my Patreon and tell me who I should interview next! thanks for listening.
Husbandry - live in Baltimore @ the Crown Ghostload Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-09-18 | Check out singer Carina's interview on But Her Lyrics, just an hour or so before this show!Husbandry - live in Baltimore @ the Crown playing "Ghostload" 7/13/24BHL episode out 9/19/24
But Her Lyrics... #36 with Linh Le of Bad Cop Bad Cop (& Amelia Bonow of Shout Your Abortion) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-06-18 | Host Shawna Potter talks to Linh Le of Bad Cop Bad Cop as they dig into their song “Safe and Legal.” She’s later joined by Amelia Bonow, co-founder of Shout Your Abortion. There’s a lot of talk about the importance of story-sharing, as well as: the hardship of finding a real bathroom at warped tour, instruments as a shield, old footage of dance recitals, being both a gymnast and a rockabilly, moving to the west coast, laughing a lot, never wearing pants, gender is not a genre.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:badcopbadcopmusic.comOriginal bass players band, Jen Carlson?thesidewalkproject.orgbassistagainstracist.com“Simple Girl” video: youtube.com/watch?v=RxOxO3-xI8Q“Safe and Legal” video: youtube.com/watch?v=REH_SpKYZUIPlanCPills.orgShoutYourAbortion.orgPhoto of Linh: @sarahmacphotographsSHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomenWar On Women songs about reproductive rights: Roe V. World, Pro-Life?, and Childbirth.
But Her Lyrics... #35 with The Anti-Queens Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-05-16 | SHOW NOTESHost Shawna talks to Emily and Valerie, members of the Canadian rock band, The Anti-Queens. In this fast-paced interview, they talk about gear, recording this latest album (lots of gear talk for the nerds!), sexism in music, writing overtly political lyrics for the first time, Canada’s image on the world stage versus the reality, being lied to by the educational system about Indigenous history, day jobs, tearing down Justin Timberlake, and so much more.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:The Anti-Queens: antiqueens.comwemattercampaign.orgtorontoindigenoushr.comFinding Our Power Together - findingourpowertogether.comCanada’s Unmarked Graves: cbsnews.com/news/canada-residential-schools-unmarked-graves-indigenous-children-60-minutes-2022-02-06Crossdog - crossdogisaband.comAqua Tofana music video: youtube.com/watch?v=hVi3KiEwfHESHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomen
But Her Lyrics... #34 with the Fucking Cancelled podcast hosts Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-04-09 | Content Warning: sexual assault, child abuse, addiction, racism, and other heavy themes are discussed.Host Shawna Potter talks to Clementine Morrigan and Jay Lesoleil, the hosts of Fucking Cancelled (two L’s because they’re Canadian), a podcast that examines all things related to cancel culture in lefty/progressive circles. In this episode, Shawna aims to learn more about their critiques and what influenced them. They talk about real life experiences with cancel culture, the effects it has on victims of violence, trauma-responses, how to best support survivors of rape, sexual assault, and abuse, and so much more. If you’re asking yourself, “What’s the big deal, aren’t call outs just a consequence of bad behavior?” you’re not alone - and they have an answer ready.This episode does not cover every facet or nuance of responding to harm. It should be noted that most of the content centers on gender-based violence, and therefore might not sufficiently address racism and other forms of identity-based violence. There is no one right way to respond to your own abuse or assault. While public call-outs are one tool in the toolbox, the guests of this episode argue that it is an ineffective and overused one.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:Clementinemorrigan.comJaylesoleil.comFucking Cancelled Podcast: fuckingcancelled.comWe Will Not Cancel Us by adrienne maree brown - akpress.org/we-will-not-cancel-us.htmlHow to Be Accountable: Take Responsibility to Change Your Behavior, Boundaries, and Relationships by Joe Biel Author and Dr. Faith G. Harper - microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3295Imperfect Victims Criminalized Survivors and the Promise of Abolition Feminism by Leigh Goodmark - https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520391123/imperfect-victimsFumbling Towards Repair by Mariame Kaba and Shira Hassan - akpress.org/fumbling-towards-repair.htmlCreative Interventions Toolkit - creative-interventions.org/toolkitBUT HER LYRICS PRIMER EPISODES:SkyDxddy “7 Years” - podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawnapotter/episodes/7-Years-with-SkyDxddy---033-e2h08enPalehound/TurnAround “Killer” - podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawnapotter/episodes/Killer-with-Palehound--TurnAround---024-e1v190v/a-a9bejofSarah Schulman, author of Conflict is not Abuse - podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawnapotter/episodes/Sarah-Schulman--author-of-Conflict-is-Not-Abuse---018-e1kkji9/a-a86hcidHannah Brancato (FORCE/The Monument Quilt) on War On Women’s “Say It” - podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawnapotter/episodes/Say-It-with-Hannah-Brancato---017-e1h8q6t/a-a7ougv2SHAWNA’S LINKS:shawnapotter.comMaking Spaces Safer: akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlyoutube.com/@shawnapottercameo.com/shawnapotterwowlinktr.ee/waronwomen
But Her Lyrics... #33 with SkyDxddy Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2024-03-19 | SHOW NOTES:Host Shawna Potter talks to SkyDxddy about her song, “7 Years.” They also discuss capital T Trauma, social media’s effect on victim blaming, asking for the help you need, deciding whether to throw bricks or start writing music. You’ll hear a cute little dog whimper, and lots of talk about sexual assault, and the mental health effects that can come with it, like anxiety and depression, and learn some grounding techniques if you’re feeling anxious or activated. It’s a beautiful, raw discussion not to be missed.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:“7 Years” official video - youtube.com/watch?v=Y3mHhgy2L00Grounding Techniques:Frozen orange - https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/Elm-Stories-Content/Stress-Management-During-the-COVID-19-Pandemic.phpBox breathing - webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing101 different techniques - beautyafterbruises.org/blog/grounding101The Body Keeps the Score - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Body_Keeps_the_ScoreSkydxddymusic on all socials
But Her Lyrics... #32 Drunk Punk Recovery with Tim Spock Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-12-11 | If you’re looking to understand addiction more, help yourself, or help someone in your life, this is a must-listen!Host Shawna speaks to creator of the Drunk Punk Recovery program, Tim Spock, while he serves out a 15 year sentence in a correctional facility. They talk about how his zines found (and affected) Shawna, prison life, how religious overtones can turn people off from help, the brain chemistry of addiction, elements that make addiction programs work, harm reduction, and so much more. As we head into the holidays, this might be really timely for folks who are facing addiction-related struggles internally or externally.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS/RESOURCESWrite to Tim via snail mail:Tim Spock #A6337572500 South Avon-Belden Road Grafton OH 44044 Or email timspock77@gmail.com and his friend will pass along your message.Find him on Instagram @drunkpunkrecoveryThe writings of Tim Spock: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/tim-spockShawna in Razorcake (Tim was not published after all): razorcake.org/razorcake-121-featuring-obnox-shawna-potter-max-ward-jenelle-hessig-and-how-punk-saved-belfast Prison to pamphlet series: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/?subject=prison-to-pamphletThe article he mentions: washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/08/14/we-cant-afford-to-ignore-drug-addiction-in-prisonprojectwhitebutterfly.orgthesidewalkproject.orgSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Recovery Dharma: Using Buddhist Practices and Principles to Recover from Addiction: recoverydharma.org
But Her Lyrics... #31 with TEKE::TEKE Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-11-14 | Host Shawna talks to Maya and Sei of the Montreal (by way of Japan) surf rock band TEKE::TEKE about their song “Garakuta,” which details how all the used and disposable items we create will one day rise up and take over. We also discuss the desire to create a visual world through music, starting out as a cover band, who is considered disposable, and how much more trash there is in North America versus Japan. How many Barbies have you found in the ocean?The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKSThe new TEKE::TEKE album - pocp.co/hagata TEKE::TEKE Live on KEXP at Home - youtube.com/watch?v=ej0LV6MCteoteketekeband.comTakeshi Terauchi - youtube.com/watch?v=OEwndMqFLcYTEKE::TEKE covering 'Chidori' by Takeshi Terauchi & The Blue Jeans - youtube.com/watch?v=u7z1CE-WaG0annavanvalin.com
History of the Safer Spaces Program: co-creators Melanie Keller & Shawna Potter Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-10-15 | I'm celebrating 10 years of the Safer Space Program by posting about it for 10 days starting October 10th!It's day 6 and I'm having a casual chat with my activist BFF, Mel. We talk about the early days of Hollaback! Baltimore, being inspired by Good Night Out, Smalltimore, when feminism was less mainstream, how skill sharing is vital, and of course there's a tangent on transformative justice and breaking the cycle of abuse.
Trailer: Elizabeth Dickinson on creativity during stressful times. PATREON EXCLUSIVE BHL #ep29 Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-07-21 | Watch/listen to the full episode exclusively here: patreon.com/shawnapotterThis episode right here is why I started the But Her Lyrics... Summer Series of unedited, meandering conversations to help me finish lyrics for a new @WarOnWomen album.It's all about jump starting a song when I get stuck by getting someone else's perspective. When I asked author and journalist (and mom to the only kid I'm willing to babysit) Elizabeth Dickinson to chat with me, I had no idea how helpful it would be! I knew what I wanted to ask her, but what I did not foresee was her journalistic skills coming into play in the form of asking ME questions! So it turned into much more of a conversation versus a one-sided stream of consciousness flow. Because of that, this might have actually been the most helpful chat of the entire series! I literally use phrases and ideas from our chat (from this trailer!) in the as yet unreleased song.This rare series of raw, candid conversations are a new take on my podcast But Her Lyrics, where I usually interview lyricists who are not cisgender men about their songs after they've been released. For the next few episodes I am instead asking others for help to finish songs I've started, letting their experiences and opinions give me the inspiration I need to fill in any gaps and tweak what I already have.Become a patron of my work and music by signing up for monthly or annual donations via patreon.com/shawnapotter - that's the only place you'll get to see the full conversation between me and folks like Zach from Rise Against, Blake from Jawbreaker, J from Jawbox, as well as the rest of the summer series, future exclusive interviews, tour diaries, Rosie-dog content, training and travel summaries, and more!
Trailer: J Robbins (Jawbox) on conflict, songwriting, & more. PATREON EXCLUSIVE interview BHL #ep28 Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-06-28 | Watch/Listen to the full episode exclusively here: patreon.com/posts/j-robbins-jawbox-84120700The But Her Lyrics... Summer Series of unedited, meandering conversations with writers to help me finish lyrics for a new @WarOnWomen album continues with J Robbins! In this unedited, raw, and personal conversation we got deeper on things like conflict and songwriting than he and I have ever gotten. I love that this podcast gives me the excuse to explore these things with friends that I otherwise wouldn't. We talk about therapy, DARVO, my BHL episode on the book Conflict is Not Abuse, course corrections, al-anon, how my songwriting has changed over time, John Stabb, and more. And Rosie’s tail makes an appearance. WE MUST CREATE!This rare series of raw, candid conversations are a new take on my podcast But Her Lyrics, where I usually interview lyricists who are not cisgender men about their songs after they've been released. For the next few episodes I am instead asking others for help to finish songs I've started, letting their experiences and opinions give me the inspiration I need to fill in any gaps and tweak what I already have.Become a patron of my work and music by signing up for monthly or annual donations via patreon.com/shawnapotter - that's the only place you'll get to see the full conversation between me and J, as well as the rest of the summer series, future exclusive interviews, tour diaries, Rosie-dog content, training and travel summaries, and more!
Trailer: Blake (Jawbreaker) on addiction/getting sober. PATREON EXCLUSIVE interview BHL #ep27 Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-06-05 | Watch/Listen to the full episode here: patreon.com/posts/blake-jawbreaker-84116528?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSecond in this But Her Lyrics summer series of unedited, meandering conversations is my chat with Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker. He helped me finish some lyrics for a new @WarOnWomen song by sharing his experiences with alcoholism, getting sober, songwriting, conflict, and so much more.This rare series of raw, candid conversations are a new take on my podcast But Her Lyrics, where I usually interview lyricists (who are not cisgender men) about their songs after they've been released. For the next few episodes I am instead asking others for help to finish songs I've started, letting their experiences and opinions give me the inspiration I need to fill in any gaps and tweak what I already have.Patrons got to vote on which episodes they wanted to see and when! Become a patron of my work and music by signing up for monthly or annual donations via patreon.com/shawnapotter - that's the only place you'll get to see the full conversation between me and Blake, as well as future exclusive interviews, tour diaries, Rosie-dog content, training and travel summaries, and more!
Trailer: Zach Blair (Rise Against/Hagfish) on male violence. PATREON EXCLUSIVE interview BHL #ep26 Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-05-08 | Watch/Listen to the full episode here: patreon.com/posts/82471201?utm_campaign=postshare_creatorIn the first of a Patreon-exclusive series of unedited, meandering conversations with writers to help me finish lyrics for a new @WarOnWomen album, I talk to my friend Zach Blair (Rise Against/Hagfish/fmr. Gwar) about his experience and relationship with male violence. This rare series of raw, candid conversations are a new take on my podcast But Her Lyrics, where I usually interview lyricists (who are not cisgender men) about their songs after they've been released. For the next few episodes I am instead asking others for help to finish songs I've started, letting their experiences and opinions give me the inspiration I need to fill in any gaps and tweak what I already have.Patrons got to vote on which episode they wanted to watch first! Become a patron of my work and music by signing up for monthly or annual donations via patreon.com/shawnapotter - that's the only place you'll get to see the full conversation between me and Zach, as well as future exclusive interviews, tour diaries, Rosie-dog content, training and travel summaries, and more!
But Her Lyrics... #ep25 Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz/Sad13) on Songwriting - full podcast episode Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-04-17 | SHOW NOTES:Host Shawna talks to Sadie Dupuis (of Speedy Ortiz, Sad13, etc) about her start as a musician, singing in a children’s choir, songwriting, how that differs from writing poetry, surviving on tour, and her dogs. What’s your favorite flora and fauna? And don’t say van mushrooms, that’s already taken. BONUS STORY available exclusively via Shawna's Patreon, listen here: patreon.com/posts/81279021The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.SPONSOR LINKS:firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS/MENTIONS:For all of Sadie’s music, poetry, writings, events, and more: sadiedupuis.comSad13 - WTD? [lyric video]: youtu.be/V5w-FmybU8kFind her on Instagram and Twitter @sad13No books or activist recommendations, because she’s busy on tour! Will update if that changes!Author Eve BabitzJia Tolentino - Trick MirrorZE Records: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZE_Records“Basement Queens” - a song by LIZZO + Sad13!!! youtu.be/w_rT2VMCz1o@speedyortiz @WarOnWomen
But Her Lyrics... #24 with Palehound (& Angeles Evans of TurnAround) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-03-06 | [TW: SA, r*pe, murder, violence]Host Shawna Potter speaks to Palehound singer El about their song "Killer," a (platonic) love song about the desire to protect a friend from their abuser - and just how far they’ll go to do it. They discuss how El writes songs, the value of violence, and the considerations taken when writing songs about real people and their trauma. Then Shawna chats with Angeles Evans from TurnAround, an organization offering services to victims of trafficking, sexual assault and rape, and intimate partner violence (IPV). In this in-depth, long-form interview, they discuss how to help our friends affected by (IPV), what justice can look like, and what she wishes people knew about her violence-prevention work. It’s a must listen episode!The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.compupcakesandpawstries.comSHOW LINKS:“Killer” Palehound - Killer [OFFICIAL AUDIO]palehound.comTurnAround's 24/7 Helpline: 443.279.0379TurnAround's 24/7 Text Line: 410.498.5956TurnAround's Website: www.turnaroundinc.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence www.mnadv.orgCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741Decolonizing Non violent communication: https://co-conspirator.press/Decolonizing-Non-Violent-CommunicationTo access confidential help, visit rainn.org or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)righttobe.org/conflict-de-escalation-trainingMen Can Stop Rape: mcsr.org
But Her Lyrics... #23 with Rozzi (& Julia Nerbonne, full podcast episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-02-06 | Host Shawna Potter talks to singer/songwriter Rozzi about her song, “Orange Skies,” a beautifully moody song about the forest fires affecting her state of California. They dig into how Rozzi and her writing partner were able to take an overwhelmingly large issue like climate change and personalize it. As you listen, can you tell it’s just the demo?! Later, Shawna speaks with climate justice activist Julia Nerbonne about how our small actions can make a big impact, as long as we get ourselves out of crisis mode. Also, vocal party tricks, Googling “what is the saddest key,” and what Noah’s Arc has to do with any of it. The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki. SHOW LINKS:instagram.com/thisisrozzithisisrozzi.comHer new album - rozzi.lnk.to/berrydeluxesonomafamilymeal.orgredcross.org/donate/western-wildfires-donations.htmlThe Green Boat - goodreads.com/en/book/show/16043728-the-green-boathttps://taproot.earth/powershift.orgsunrisemovement.orghonorearth.orgMinnesota Interfaith Power and Light - MNIPL.org350.orgsierraclub.org/climate-and-energySPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.com shoppe.pupcakesbarkery.pet
Building Safer Spaces in Creative Communities - 2020 presentation - video archive Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-01-27 | This presentation was developed specifically for the Common Field Convening of 2020, originally meant to be delivered in person but switched to virtual at the onset of the covid-19 pandemic.Common Field has since dissolved, but it was a network of independent arts organizations and organizers and the Convening was a convention with presentations that might be relevant to people in the arts.ORIGINAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Building Safer Spaces in Creative CommunitiesThursday, April 23, 20201-2:30pm CDT with Kira Wisniewski (Baltimore, MD), Shawna Potter (Baltimore, MD), Siân Evans (Baltimore, MD), Tyde-Courtney Edwards (Baltimore, MD)This session brings together folx from Art+Feminism, FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture and Shawna Potter, author of Making Spaces Safer. This workshop will:1. Discuss the importance of organizational structure and taking care of emotional space as you create (FORCE)2. Review and discuss the development of our Brave Space agreement and stewarding online communities (Art+Feminism)3. Share safer space tactics and run through scenarios (Potter/Making Spaces Safer)The session will include small group discussion and conclude with a facilitated Q&A as we collaborate towards solutions for creating safer, braver space for us all. No experience required, all gender identities and expressions welcome!NOTE: The session will include discussion about harassment and trauma that may be triggering.***ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:1. Safer Spaces Crowdsourced List: docs.google.com/document/d/1NAgfHSmPCYi8dGJJasttD5D3wpmrdqIVczvgs644QSY/edit?usp=sharing2. Session Presentation (PDF): drive.google.com/file/d/1KZ0q1LIYQaAJ0c9hR_KFZizg0kv8spCX/view?usp=sharingOriginal link to program description: commonfield.org/convenings/3248/program/4020/building-safer-spaces-in-creative-communities@ArtFeminismVideos @forceupsettingrapeculture2635
But Her Lyrics... #22 with MuMu (with the Baltimore Abortion Fund, full podcast episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2023-01-16 | Abortion Forever!Host Shawna Potter speaks with self-proclaimed queerdo MuMu about her song, “Wrapped Up (Post-Roe)” - a song so nice it’s been released twice. She then interviews not one, but two experts from the Baltimore Abortion Fund. Listen to the entire episode to learn how abortion funds are mutual aid, how this issue is life and death but not black and white, what is SCOTUS up to (do we have to call it that?), and why you should be buying safe abortion pills online. Also, the power to delete, Pussy Riot, mom’s boyfriend sucks, and, wait, who wrote and starred in a movie musical?!The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries, where you can use promo code waronwomen15 to get 15% off your next order.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.To inquire about becoming a show sponsor, head to shawnapotter.com/contact.SPONSOR LINKS: firstdefensekravmaga.comshoppe.pupcakesbarkery.petSHOW LINKS/RESOURCES:https://linktr.ee/MusicofmumuLive session version of “Wrapped Up”: youtu.be/wfWsZZJr9To “Honeymoon Sex” music video: youtube.com/watch?v=QMsLKFHk5Ro“Free the Nip” on Big Mouth: soundtracki.com/shows/big-mouth-season-6-soundtrackBest summer ever: hulu.com/movie/best-summer-ever-e4c333a7-8c3e-4c50-b19a-e147e1ddc67akeepourclinics.orgabortionfunds.orgProchoiceamerica.orgAbortionfinder.orgshoutyourabortion.comI Need An Abortion: ineedana.comPlan C Pills: plancpills.orgBAF's website: baltimoreabortionfund.orgNational Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.orgnpr.org/2022/12/16/1143656765/more-people-are-training-to-take-on-the-work-of-abortion-doulas
But Her Lyrics... #21 with Mike Dash Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-11-09 | A shorty! On a cool phenomena that could be a @WarOnWomen song.SHOW NOTES:If messages from the past are warning us about the future, are we more likely to listen? Join host Shawna Potter for a quick chat with historian Mike Dash about “Hunger Stones.” In his second appearance on the pod he gives some background on what could be a War On Women song but just isn’t…yet? Folklore versus bureaucracy. Science versus the middle ages. A cool story, or a warning to save the planet? And are the melancholy vibes literally carved into stone more emo or metal? You decide!The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.SHOW LINKS:10 things you can do right now: wwf.org.uk/thingsyoucandomikedashhistory.com“Aqua Tofana” new music video: youtube.com/watch?v=hVi3KiEwfHEMike Dash bio: “I read history at Cambridge and went on to complete a PhD at King’s College London back in 1990. Since then I’ve enjoyed an eclectic career as a journalist, magazine publisher, teacher, and author, in the course of which I’ve written five (and counting) heavily-researched popular histories: Tulipomania, Batavia’s Graveyard, Thug, Satan’s Circus and The First Family – if you really want the full story, go here. Oh, and I live in London.”
But Her Lyrics... #19 with Lauren Ruth Ward (full podcast episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-07-26 | SHOW NOTES: (more info about this episode, including resources, available at shawnapotter.com/ep-19)Lauren Ruth Ward spends some time breaking down her song “Must Be Nice,” a fed-up feminist catchall chorale, with host Shawna Potter. They talk about the unique way this song was approached, female masturbation, being born a feminist, songwriting when you’re in a band versus as a solo artist, and what it’s like to work with all women after mostly working with men. Also, Shawna begs her favorite place to eat in Las Vegas to send her free food through the postal service.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.The official sponsors of this episode:First Defense Krav Maga - firstdefensekravmaga.comNavarro Hair Design - instagram.com/navarrohairdesignPupcakes and Pawstries - https://shoppe.pupcakesbarkery.pet
But Her Lyrics... #18 with Sarah Schulman (full podcast episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-06-30 | Content Warning: sexual violence, victim-blaming, abuse, harmBUT HER LYRICS… EPISODE 18 - “Conflict is Not Abuse”Host Shawna speaks with Sarah Schulman, author of Conflict is not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair.Harm occurs on an unfortunately wide spectrum. How do we find the appropriate and commensurate path for repair? How do we know if someone is overstating harm? When does the pursuit of justice turn into the abuse of others? And what do we do about it? Listen to find out more about this important, difficult, and timely topic.Sarah Schulman is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer, journalist and AIDS historian. Her 20th book LET THE RECORD SHOW: A Political History of ACT UP, New York 1987-1993, was called a "masterpiece" by the New York Times and was a finalist for The John Kenneth Galbraith Prize in Nonfiction from PEN. Her play, THE LADY HAMLET, premiered at The Provincetown Theater in the summer of 2022. Sarah is an Endowed Chair in Nonfiction at Northwestern University.The official sponsors of this episode are Navarro Hair Design, First Defense Krav Maga, and Pupcakes and Pawstries.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.RESOURCES/LINKS:Conflict is not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair - arsenalpulp.com/Books/C/Conflict-Is-Not-AbuseFucking Cancelled podcast - fuckingcancelled.libsyn.comWe Will Not Cancel Us by adrienne marie brown - akpress.org/we-will-not-cancel-us.htmlConflict resolution handbook - inclassreadings.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/handbook-of-conflict-resolution.pdfCreative Interventions Toolkit - creative-interventions.org/toolkitEmergent Strategies - akpress.org/emergentstrategy.html“I just got a complaint about harm, what should I do?” Infographic: instagram.com/p/CSwvPEQHIZINational Sexual Assault Hotline - rainn.org/resources or 800-656-HOPE (4673)Community Mediation Maryland - mdmediation.org/need-mediationTalk Toomey - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-toomey/id1041754937Peer Pleasure - peerpleasurepodcast.comNavarro Hair Design - instagram.com/navarrohairdesignFirst Defense Krav Maga - firstdefensekravmaga.comPupcakes and Pawstries - https://shoppe.pupcakesbarkery.pet/
But Her Lyrics... #17 with Hannah Brancato (full podcast episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-04-25 | Content Warning: sexual violence, victim-blamingEPISODE NOTES:Learn all about the War On Women song “Say It”: insight on making the video (including how they ensured full consent from everyone appearing in the video), critiques of the song, a short history of WOW’s self-titled album, and more. Speaking with Shawna is guest Hannah Brancato, co-founder of FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture, the culture-jamming organization behind The Monument Quilt for survivors of rape and sexual assault, and their allies. They discuss collaborating on the music video, what it was like to see the effects of their activism in real time, and the necessity of living our values.The official sponsor of this episode is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA. Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.LINKS/RESOURCES:To access confidential help, visit rainn.org or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)Sexual Assault Awareness Month: nsvrc.org/saamHannah Brancato: hannahbrancato.comMonument Quilt: themonumentquilt.org/archiving-the-monument-quiltFORCE: upsettingrapeculture.comFake Victoria’s Secret campaign: upsettingrapeculture.com/pastprojects/pinklovesconsentInheritance of White Silence: hannahbrancato.com/inheritance“Say It” music video: youtube.com/watch?v=M4KjM2zEj1wThe work of artist & videographer, Danielle Damico: http://www.daniellecdamico.comMariame Kaba: http://mariamekaba.comadrienne maree brown: adriennemareebrown.netDecolonizing non violent communication: https://co-conspirator.press/Decolonizing-Non-Violent-CommunicationBut Her Lyrics (ep 12) with Ian Danskin https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e16v0nkBut Her Lyrics (ep 8) with Brittany Oliver https://anchor.fm/shawnapotter/episodes/Seeds---008-e146nr3
But Her Lyrics... podcast episode 16 with Carrie Evans (full episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-03-28 | SHOW NOTES:What’s up with the Second Wave Feminist to TERF pipeline? How dangerous to trans people are they really? Are lesbians really disappearing? (Spoiler, no). Host Shawna explains the War On Women song “Second Wave Goodbye” and speaks with Carrie Evans, former policy director of Equality Maryland, to discuss the real dangers of trans-exclusionary radical “feminism” and how we can better focus our energy to fight for trans rights. Sprinkle in some old Dan Savage sayings and a little science, as a treat. Listen through the end to hear the song in question.The official sponsor of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.Content Warning: Transphobia, sexual violence.Episode Links:Ally or Accomplice?:learningforjustice.org/magazine/ally-or-accomplice-the-language-of-activismAction Tips for Accomplices:https://lgbt.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/2016/08/GSCC-Action-tips-for-accomplices-of-trans-people.pdfCarrie’s Viral Video: queerty.com/carrie-evans-viral-defense-pride-flag-coming-home-moment-20201106Shai Hulud Cover Song: nosleeprecords.bandcamp.com/track/just-cant-hate-enough-originally-by-sheer-terrorDealing with online harassment: iheartmob.orgWere we all female?: sciencealert.com/watch-we-were-once-all-female
But Her Lyrics... podcast episode 15 with Adryan Corcione (full episode) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-03-07 | In the premier episode for Season 2 of But Her Lyrics…, Shawna breaks with tradition and dives deep into a topic that should be a War On Women song, but just isn’t…yet? She speaks with freelance drug journalist Adryan Corcione about an article they wrote titled, “How the Criminalization of Testosterone Attacks Gender Variant People.'' Listen in to hear about how you can’t write a song about everything, the hurdles gender variant people face when accessing basic healthcare, the risk of being outed at the dentist due to bureaucratic controlled substance policies, the erasure of trans men, harm reduction, and more.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA & womensprideNFT.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.Episode Links:filtermag.org/testosterone-criminalizationadryancorcione.comtwitter.com/mxthemmechuffed.org/project/pages-re-entry-fundblackandpinkpenpals.org and blackandpink.orgplannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-mar-monte/patient-resources/gender-affirming-careErin's Informed Consent HRT map of the US: google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1DxyOTw8dI8n96BHFF2JVUMK7bXsRKtzA&hl=en_US&ll=-3.81666561775622e-14%2C-78.61433245&z=1Adryan’s Book Recommendations:Drug War CapitalismFighting for SpaceChasing the ScreamTestosterone: An Unauthorized Biography
But Her Lyrics... ep 15 teaser: Adryan Corcione on the Rx Drug Monitoring Program Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-03-02 | In this clip, Adryan explains the PDMP and how it can be abused, or even used accidentally to out people as gender variant. "The system is set up for people to be harassed, for people to endure more violence."Stream the full episode anywhere you listen to podcasts. Or try https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterSHOW NOTES:In the premier episode for Season 2 of BHL…, Shawna breaks with tradition and dives deep into a topic that should be a War On Women song, but just isn’t…yet? She speaks with freelance drug journalist Adryan Corcione about an article they wrote titled, “How the Criminalization of Testosterone Attacks Gender Variant People.'' Listen in to hear about how you can’t write a song about everything, the erasure of trans men, the hurdles gender variant people face when accessing basic healthcare, the risk of being outed at the dentist due to bureaucratic controlled substance policies, harm reduction, and more.The official sponsors of this episode are First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA & womensprideNFT.Episode transcripts, important links, and ways to support Shawna and this podcast can be found at shawnapotter.com. Everything War On Women can be found at linktr.ee/waronwomen. For bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotter.Thanks to Brooks Harlan for chopping up War On Women’s song “Her?” to create the podcast theme song. Main podcast photo: Justin Borucki.
But Her Lyrics... ep 13 teaser: Dr. Jill Schultz on voting with your dollar (Demon) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2022-01-30 | If we have play the game of patriarchy, the choices we can make within it are limited and not dictated by us. So what if instead we changed the rules of the game?Stream the full episode anywhere you listen to podcasts. Or try https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterEpisode description:This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles the final song on Wonderful Hell, “Demon,” a fan favorite with a long and unique history. Shawna speaks with Dr. Jill Schultz on the ways internalized misogyny helps uphold the patriarchal system, and what the fuck Miley Cyrus has to do with it. The band talks about how recording this song was different than all the others. Listen all the way through the episode to hear earlier versions of “Demon” from nearly 20 years ago and see if Shawna has decided what to do now that this album’s episodes are finished. Join her Patreon for all the behind the scenes and bonus content you can stand from War On Women’s fall 2021 tour with Bad Religion and Alkaline Trio at patreon.com/shawnapotter.The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA! All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.comFor all things War On Women, visit linktr.ee/waronwomenBig thanks to Jordan Olds for editing this!
But Her Lyrics... ep 12 teaser: Ian Danskin on underdogs and incels (The Ash Is Not The End) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-09-27 | Creator of the Youtube video series, The Alt-Right Playbook, explains how a promised sense of community can often be the first step towards radicalization.Episode Description:This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 10 on Wonderful Hell, “The Ash is Not the End.” The band talks about how writing and recording this song was a little different than all the others. Host Shawna interviews Ian Danskin (of Innuendo Studios), whose videos about the alt-right, gmrgate, and angry white men directly inspired this song. Find out what a spinal injury, Adult Swim, and Elliott Smith have to do with it. Listen til the end to hear Shawna’s request for help deciding what the hell should happen next. It’s not often you get to tell a feminist what to do!For more bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterThe official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics... ep 11 teaser: Margaret Killjoy on effective protesting (In Your Path) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-09-01 | Everyone has a role to play when we fight for our rights. Not everyone even needs to show up in person, but when we do there is a strength in our numbers.Episode Description:This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 9 on Wonderful Hell, “In Your Path” Host Shawna, with the band, describe how this song is based off of a feminist Chilean protest chat from the Las Tesis collective. They also talk about how weird it was to make a music video for the song (OUT NOW) in the middle of a pandemic. The episode ends with an interview with Margaret Killjoy, a transfeminine author, musician, and podcaster, who teaches Shawna about personal safety while protesting. As always, Jenarchy and Sue need a reminder of what song we’re talking about, Brooks talks music theory, and Dave, who everyone thinks is very chill, assures us he is not chill as you think. Also, Rosie the rescue makes an appearance.For more bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterThe official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcastWatch the music video for “In Your Path” on Youtube: youtu.be/X169uqv96Qo. Special shoutout to directors Rob Menzer & Jesse Pliska, you'll find their contact information at the video link and on the episode transcription.
But Her Lyrics... ep 10 teaser: Jennifer Pozner on media literacy (Her?) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-08-13 | Author of Reality Bites Back gives Shawna some lessons on media literacy, but Shawna has one universal rule to share, too.Listen, subscribe, and share anywhere you normally get your podcasts. Find out more here: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterBecome a patron of the pod here: patreon.com/shawnapotterEpisode Description:This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 8 on Wonderful Hell, “Her?” Host Shawna interviews media critic and author Jennifer Pozner, who explains why negative portrayals of female politicians in the media are so dangerous. She also gives us a lesson in media literacy and permission to blame everything on Trump. Shawna then gets nerdy with the band on riffs, beats, and women in politics.For more bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shoutouts on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterThe official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics... ep 9 teaser: Brooks Harlan - bonus band episode! Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-08-06 | Brooks thinks we might not have to "work twice as hard for half as much" - watch/listen to find out why! If you like this clip, you'll love the full episode.Listen, subscribe, and share anywhere you normally get your podcasts. Find out more here: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterBecome a patron of the pod here: patreon.com/shawnapotterEPISODE DESCRIPTION:This episode of But Her Lyrics… is a bonus episode! Host Shawna interviews each band member about joining and playing in War On Women. Let’s get deep about sleeping versus partying, sexism in the music industry, getting mentally healthy together, how most bands are fuck ups, and doing what we do. Our badass patrons get a shout out, and Shawna begs for a Taco Bell sponsorship. Potatoes forever!For more bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shout outs on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterThe official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics... ep 9 teaser: Sue Werner - bonus band episode! Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-07-22 | What's it like joining a band that already exists? Join bassist Sue talk about her early days of playing in War On Women - which were so long ago people think she's the original bass player! If you like this clip, you'll love the full episode.Listen, subscribe, and share anywhere you normally get your podcasts. Find out more here: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterBecome a patron of the pod here: patreon.com/shawnapotterEPISODE DESCRIPTION:This episode of But Her Lyrics… is a bonus episode! Host Shawna interviews each band member about joining and playing in War On Women. Let’s get deep about sleeping versus partying, sexism in the music industry, getting mentally healthy together, how most bands are fuck ups, and doing what we do. Our badass patrons get a shout out, and Shawna begs for a Taco Bell sponsorship. Potatoes forever!For more bonus episodes, behind the scenes content, and the chance to make special requests and get shout outs on air, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterThe official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!All episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics... ep 8 teaser: Brittany Oliver (Seeds) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-07-09 | What are you willing to sacrifice? Do you do the good work when no one is watching? Are you being trusted and called upon when help is needed? Host Shawna and guest Brittany Oliver address some "White Ally 2.0" questions (and so much more) in this episode of the podcast.Listen, subscribe, and share anywhere you normally get your podcasts. Find out more here: https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterBecome a patron of the pod here: patreon.com/shawnapotterThis episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 7 of Wonderful Hell, “Seeds.” Host Shawna speaks with friend and fellow activist Brittany Oliver on what it takes to be an ally in the fight against white nationalism. They also ponder the state of the White House when the last guy left. Shawna answers questions from Patreon (and recommends NOT drinking heavily before heading into the studio), and someone in the band is a bit worried about playing the beginning of the song live. Can you guess who?The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterAll episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcastThis episode transcript will have some book recommendations from both Shawna and Brittany, who has just announced that she is running for Maryland Congress! Donate and find out more here: brittanyformaryland.com
But Her Lyrics... ep 7 teaser: Emily May (Big Words) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-06-12 | An unexpected theme running throughout this podcast is the idea that our anger does not always serve us. Here, guest Emily May speaks with host Shawna about that.-------This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 6 of Wonderful Hell, “Big Words'' with Emily May of Hollaback! Host Shawna and Emily talk through some of the best advice they've gotten from mentors, lessons learned in activism, knowing when your anger no longer serves you, fucking up as a white woman (and learning to do better), and the words Emily shared with Shawna to help her get through the personal conflict that inspired this song.The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterAll episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics...Dave talks White Lies Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-05-25 | Drummer Dave tells singer Shawna his thoughts on the decriminalization of cannabis in Maryland for episode 6 of But Her Lyrics..., tackling the War On Women song "White Lies."
But Her Lyrics... ep 6 teaser: Kassia Graham (White Lies) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-05-25 | This episode of But Her Lyrics… tackles track 5 of Wonderful Hell, “White Lies'' with cannabis advocate and activist, Kassia Graham from Cannaclusive. Host Shawna and Kassia discuss how volatile the cannabis industry is, not only due to the racist history of policing and the war on drugs, but also the inconsistencies of cannabis legalization across the country. The band talks about recording the song, and share their feelings about the subject matter.The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterAll episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast, where you can also access the resource list Kassia graciously shared with us.
But Her Lyrics... ep 5 teaser: Dr. Meranda Roberts (This Stolen Land) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-03-29 | Sometimes you have to laugh...This episode of But Her Lyrics... is part 2 of track 4, "This Stolen Land," with guest Dr. Meranda Roberts. Shawna and Meranda speak about land acknowledgements, feeling erased from history, and how colonialism and genocide make the current border crisis possible. You don't have to listen in order, but be sure to catch the last episode of But Her Lyrics... for part one of "This Stolen Land" with guest, Emily Heger, an Equal Justice Works legal fellow with the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. As usual, Shawna also answers questions from patrons and interviews the band about writing this song and the subject matter.The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterAll episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcast
But Her Lyrics... ep 4 teaser: Emily Heger (This Stolen Land) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-03-18 | This episode of But Her Lyrics... is part 1 of track 4, "This Stolen Land," with Emily Heger, an Equal Justice Works legal fellow with the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. Her work focuses on winning asylum for women and girls fleeing gender-based violence. Shawna and Emily really dig into the current issues facing people when they arrive at the border of Texas and Mexico.This clip details just one of the extra hurdles that marginalized genders face in seeking protection and asylum. GET INFORMED, GET INVOLVED:Recommendations from Emily Heger:For anyone looking to learn more and stay up-to-date on current events unfolding at the border, I recommend following folks on the ground like attorneys Taylor Levy in El Paso and Jodi Goodwin in Harlingen, the Sidewalk School for Children Asylum Seekers, Angry Tias y Abuelas of the RGV, and check out who they're sharing. To get involved, I recommend supporting organizations like Lawyers for Good Government and Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center that are on the ground working on behalf of MPP-affected refugees. And, support organizations like the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies and Tahirih Justice Center that are working to advance asylum for folks fleeing gender-based forms of persecution. Human Rights Initiative, where Emily works, is assisting in these efforts. Volunteer, donate and stand up with these orgs!
But Her Lyrics... ep 3 teaser: Ryan Harvey (Wonderful Hell) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-02-03 | Subscribe to this podcast! https://anchor.fm/shawnapotterThis episode of But Her Lyrics... tackles the title track, “Wonderful Hell,” with activist and musician Ryan Harvey. In December 2019, while they both played a holiday toy drive fundraiser at the Ottobar, their conversation after the show was the direct inspiration for this song. They talk about balancing the activist in them that wants to provide music that can make a difference in the current political moment, against being an artist that needs to be inspired and can still get burnt out.The official sponsor of this podcast is First Defense Krav Maga out of Herndon, VA!To become a sponsor or just support the podcast, become a patron at patreon.com/shawnapotterAll episode transcriptions and important links can be found right here a few days after the original air date: shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-podcastCheck out Ryan's music and podcast on his website at ryanharveymusic.com
But Her Lyrics... ep 2 teaser: Carol Adams (Milk and Blood) Shawna Potter - Intimacy Coordinator 2021-01-22 | In episode 2 of But Her Lyrics..., Shawna talks with the author and activist who brought us "The Sexual Politics of Meat." Here's a funny moment where Carol describes 'bad vegans' who put a little too much faith in a diet free of animal products.But Her Lyrics... takes a deep dive into the politics and creation of War On Women's latest album, Wonderful Hell. It's streaming in all the usual places, please rate and subscribe. Support the podcast by becoming a patron: patreon.com/shawnapotterFor more information, visit shawnapotter.com/#/but-her-lyrics-
