The show is back and ready for a Lantern Cinema crossover. Recently on the Lantern Cinema Podcast I talked about my love for Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom." One topic that I didn't get to discuss in detail was its depiction of depression and mental health and how characters treat it.Here is that discussion.New year, new laptop, and yet another attempt to make this a more regular thing. Fingers crossed that a couple long talked about potential guests end up being cool with Zoom calls.xoxoLogo by Jennifer Leatherby.Music by H.D. HarmsenCheckout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.If you like movies - and who doesn't - then please lookup The Lantern Cinema podcast as well.

The show is back and ready for a Lantern Cinema crossover. Recently on the Lantern Cinema Podcast I talked about my love for Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom." One topic that I didn't get to discuss in detail was its depiction of depression and mental health and how characters treat it. Here is that discussion. New year, new laptop, and yet another attempt to make this a more regular thing. Fingers crossed that a couple long talked about potential guests end up being cool with Zoom calls. xoxo Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by H.D. Harmsen Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify. If you like movies - and who doesn't - then please lookup The Lantern Cinema podcast as well.

S5 Bonus Episode: The Very Troubled Child

H.D. Harmsen

I had been looking forward to this conversation for a very long time. Dustin Harmsen welcomed me into his home and returned to the show, primarily to talk about two things. Being gender queer, not drinking alcohol (and how both of those things affect how we socialize).We cover the graphic novel memoir, "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe at length. I will continue to be a champion of that work in as many ways as I can think up; it meant that much to me.Dustin and I also dissect how I talk about my newfound pronouns - or don't - and why. He unveils why he has never purposefully had a sip of alcohol ever and how people tend to react upon hearing that. We definitely have pronoun slip ups but that's kind of the point. Actively working to be better. Not just trying.Music, parenting, fear, politics, and so much more.Some of Dustin's tunes: https://soundcloud.com/h-d-harmsenHere is Maia's website, featuring previews of eir work: https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.comAnd Maia's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/redgoldsparksAnd, lastly, Maia's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maiakobabe/overviewLogo by Jennifer Leatherby.Music by H.D. HarmsenCheckout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

I had been looking forward to this conversation for a very long time. Dustin Harmsen welcomed me into his home and returned to the show, primarily to talk about two things. Being gender queer, not drinking alcohol (and how both of those things affect how we socialize). We cover the graphic novel memoir, "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe at length. I will continue to be a champion of that work in as many ways as I can think up; it meant that much to me. Dustin and I also dissect how I talk about my newfound pronouns - or don't - and why. He unveils why he has never purposefully had a sip of alcohol ever and how people tend to react upon hearing that. We definitely have pronoun slip ups but that's kind of the point. Actively working to be better. Not just trying. Music, parenting, fear, politics, and so much more. Some of Dustin's tunes: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/h-d-harmsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/h-d-harmsen</a> Here is Maia's website, featuring previews of eir work: <a href="https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.com</a> And Maia's Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/redgoldsparks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/people/redgoldsparks</a> And, lastly, Maia's Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/maiakobabe/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/maiakobabe/overview</a> Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by H.D. Harmsen Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

S4 E4: I'm Sure They're Fun, Featuring H.D. Harmsen

Back behind the mic but just for a minute. I recorded this in my car (fun!) and you can tell :P Happy World Mental Health Day. Treat yo'self to some healthy coping mechanisms and an attempt at good sleeping habits (and drink more water than I do)!I've started a third gig, adopted an insane kitten, spent too much time reflecting and too little time creating. Bringing Dustin Harmsen back on the show and and *planning*on releasing that episode by Halloween.It's not Homework buuuut Extra Credit for the next episode is to read "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. There are some excerpts from the graphic novel memoir here: https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/6926504And you can read more about Maia here: https://redgoldsparkspress.comLogo by Jennifer Leatherby.Music by Gloom BalloonCheckout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

Back behind the mic but just for a minute. I recorded this in my car (fun!) and you can tell :P Happy World Mental Health Day. Treat yo'self to some healthy coping mechanisms and an attempt at good sleeping habits (and drink more water than I do)! I've started a third gig, adopted an insane kitten, spent too much time reflecting and too little time creating. Bringing Dustin Harmsen back on the show and and *planning*on releasing that episode by Halloween. It's not Homework buuuut Extra Credit for the next episode is to read "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. There are some excerpts from the graphic novel memoir here: <a href="https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/6926504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/6926504</a> And you can read more about Maia here: <a href="https://redgoldsparkspress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redgoldsparkspress.com</a> Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

S4 Bonus Episode: Is This How Time Passes?

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Chris Biagini invites you into his head and heart as he chats about the taboo subject of Depression, with friends, family, and sometimes by his lonely self! 
He keeps the conversations moving and I really enjoy his insights! 
He is also the co-host for Conquered 4 Life a music industry podcast. I will keep listening in to this.

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