• 024: Kirsten Harris-Talley is in the House
    Jan 18 2021

    As she starts a new chapter of public service, Washington state Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley helps us understand this moment in civil rights history.

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 024 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

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    59 mins
  • 023: Meet Marcus Harrison Green
    Jan 1 2021

    The Founder & Publisher of the South Seattle Emerald, Seattle Times Columnist, and award-winning Seattle Human Rights Leader reflects on the last decade.

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 023 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

    SHOW NOTES:

    Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

    “I Had Accolades, But I Wasn’t Filling My Own Cup,” by Marcus Harrison Green, in the South Seattle Emerald. December 19, 2018

    “Marcus Harrison Green: ‘I’m Back Home’,” by Marcus Harrison Green, in the South Seattle Emerald. November 10, 2019.

    “How I survived the collision of racism and the stigma of mental illness,” by Marcus Harrison Green in The Seattle Times. October 1, 2020.

    “Terry Bradshaw's winning drive against depression,” by John Morgan and Stephen A. Shop, M.D. in USA Today. January 30, 2004.

    “Seattle was the saddest metro area in the nation last month, survey shows,” by Gene Balk in The Seattle Times. December 17, 2020.

    “Emerald Founder Honored With Human Rights Award,” by Emerald Staff, in the South Seattle Emerald. December 10, 2020.

    Ensler, Eve. The Apology. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2019.

    “Washingtonians are less religious than ever, Gallup poll finds,” by Gene Balk in The Seattle Times. April 20, 2018.

    Ad Astra (2020)

    Intersectionality Matters Podcast 

    “Future Gazing,” a feature series in the South Seattle Emerald. Dec. 2020.

    Soul (2020)

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 022: Best Pop Culture of 2020
    Dec 18 2020
    We’re thinking about the lessons we learned in 2020, and sharing our lists of the best media we consumed. Also: an appreciation for the life and work of Monica Roberts (1962-2020).By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 022 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesoundSHOW NOTES:Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters (2020)Bright Eyes - Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was (2020)Fleet Foxes - Shore (2020) Ariana Grande - Positions (2020)Cardi B - WAP feat. Megan Thee Stallion (2020) [Official Music Video]Chika - Industry GamesRatatouille the Musical (2021)Living Single (1993-1998)Space Force (2020)I Know This Much Is True (2020)Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020)PEN15 (2019-2020)Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (2020)The Undoing (2020)The Flight Attendant (2020)Barry (2018-2019)Little Fires Everywhere (2020)Big Little Lies (2017-2019)Dead to Me (2019-2020)Cheer (2020) The Queen’s Gambit (2020)The Last Dance (2020)Beforeigners (2019)  
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 021: Carolyn Bick: "We're totally screwed"
    Nov 16 2020

    Journalist Carolyn Bick from South Seattle Emerald blows off some steam about the whole COVID-19 situation. Also: how not to be a total jackass this holiday season.

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 021 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

    SHOW NOTES:

    “Gov. Inslee Institutes New Restrictions to Curb COVID Spread, Announces $50 Million Fund for Struggling Businesses” by Carolyn Bick, in South Seattle Emerald, November 15, 2020

    “State Reaches Record One-Day High of COVID-19 Cases” by Carolyn Bick, in South Seattle Emerald, November 13, 2020.

    “We Should Probably All Stop Socializing For the Next Several Weeks”: Health Officials Deliver Grim COVID Data, Warnings” by Carolyn Bick, in South Seattle Emerald, November 10, 2020.

    “The Color of Coronavirus,” by ARM Research Lab.

    The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

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    42 mins
  • 020: LIVE SHOW: By the Purgatory
    Nov 6 2020

    Our election reactions recorded live at our first virtual community meetup!

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 020 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 019: Voting Matters
    Oct 23 2020

    We welcome our new cohost, and ask: Does your vote matter? Plus, we take a deep dive into Charlie Kaufman’s new movie i’m thinking of ending things.

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 019 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, Raven Juarez, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

    SHOW NOTES:

    By the Sound episode 006: “Meet Raven Juarez”

    “Does your vote matter? UW panel tackles the question” by Patric Haerle. The Daily. October 15, 2020.

    “Are you a political junkie? If you live in Washington state, you’re not alone” by Andrew Hammond. The News Tribune. October 17, 2020.

    I Will Vote

    “It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers” by Colin Nissan. McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. October 9, 2009.

    i’m thinking of ending things (2020)

    Reid, Iian. I’m Thinking of Ending Things. Gallery/Scout Press, 2016.

    Being John Malkovich (1999)

    Adaptation (2002)

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

    Synecdoche, New York (2008)

    Andrew Wyeth. Christina's World. 1948 | MoMA

    Jessie Buckley and David Thewlis in Fargo (tv)

    Jesse Plemons in “U.S.S. Callister” on Black Mirror

    Toni Collette in Unbelievable (2019)

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    58 mins
  • 018: Best of Chelsea Alvarez
    Oct 9 2020

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 018 is hosted by Aisha Hauser and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

    SHOW NOTES:

    “Donald Trump 2016: How Norman Vincent Peale Created Him.” POLITICO Magazine, October 6, 2015.

    “I’m genuinely perplexed…” by Aisha Hauser. October 4, 2020

    “Imagine some MF…” by Sarah Hair Olson. October 3, 2020.

    “Why it’s Dangerous to Pray for 45,” by J Mase III (video). October 4, 2020.

    Freire, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. 1968.

    “Charleston Victim's Mother Tells Dylann Roof 'I Forgive You' as He's Sentenced to Death.” ABC News. January 11, 2017.

    “Botham Jean, Amber Guyger And The Question Of Forgiveness In The Court.” WBUR, On Point. October 7, 2019.

    “Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data.” The New York Times. September 16, 2020.

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    50 mins
  • 017: Meet Jaelynn Scott
    Sep 25 2020

    Lavender Rights Project's new Executive Director Jaelynn Scott is developing tools for Black trans liberation. She also describes her long and winding path from Mississippi to Seattle. Sarah and Aisha first discuss the Supreme Court after RBG. Also: “Class Action Park” on HBO Max.

    By the Sound is produced and edited by Sarah Mayes. Episode 017 is hosted by Aisha Hauser, and Sarah Mayes. You can support the show and learn how to join our community at: https://www.patreon.com/bythesound

    SHOW NOTES:

    Class Action Park (2020)

    Lavender Rights Project

    Black Trans Taskforce on Facebook and Twitter

    “Trans Agenda for Liberation”

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    1 hr