December 17, 2020 • 27 mins
Deja goes on a bunch of first dates. Chloe hangs out with cougar Amaryllis.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Tampon Rock is a production of Anthem Entertainment and I
Heart Radio. Welcome to Tampon Rock, Tampon We Don't want to.
(00:41):
Previously Tampon Rock, Chloe and Asia pick up the Couch
from Cougar Amarilla's Deja joins Tender and that came byes
Asia to do a solo show killing It. Oh look,
I think we're doing a dating show. Okay, let me
just hold on, let me just you're switching gears and
we're backed with another episode of Deja dates women from Tender.
(01:03):
As she battles against our current shows. In love her gina,
Deja sees how many people she can date at the
same time. That's right. Now, let's take a look at
our first contestant, Chastity. Chastity hails from down the street.
The only things listed in her dating profile are peace,
love and praying mantis. Well, we're gonna find out what
that means. So, Chastity, that's a cool name. You know
(01:26):
what I get called Deja Vu, So I'm sure you
get called Chastity. Build right, I mean, Cassidy is actually
my chosen name. It represents my commitment to Christ, our
Lord and Xavior. Speaking of Christ have you been saved? Oh?
Next this round, we have graph fite Onyx. Is that correct?
(01:47):
Am I reading that right? Is that her name or
a writing utensil? Brio indicates she's a witch in the
sheets and a bitch in the streets. Can't wait to
hear more from graphitonics. And oh I love her cake?
So I like your What would you call that a caper?
It's not a cape, it's a warlock cloak. Okay, okay.
(02:13):
This next profile seems pretty normal. She likes cheese and
more cheese, nothing but the cheese, so help her God.
Because she's also actually intolerant. No, that's my kind of girl, Titto.
You know I got my fingers crossed for this one.
All right, let's bring out Angie until next time, Folks.
Angie her uper is more point nine because she's Angie.
(02:38):
She wears but doesn't talk about against, and she says
sorry to people who actually in her way. She's Angie.
She always as snacking a curse because she's Angie, and
also because she has a little butcher. Thank you for
getting these, Yeah, no problem, I'll get the next one. Um,
(03:00):
so we should probably cheers, right, cheers cheers to getting
into someone new. Alright, perfect, let's lock arms, lock arms
and six shots. Yeah, it's customary. Is it where Poland? Oh?
Are you from Poland? No? I'm from Jersey, but I
just spent like a month in Poland. And honestly, this
(03:23):
was my biggest takeaway. That sounds about right. Okay, let's
let's lock arms. Oh, this tequila is a very smooth right. Wow,
you know this is the fifth time you've checked your
phone since you sat down. Sorry, okay, let me turn
(03:44):
it off. It's it's nothing, I mean, if you have
to go, no worries, we can reschedule. No, No, it's
it's just my roommate. Well, she's really my best friend.
It's a long story. We don't have to go into
it right now. I'm just too bad because now I
am interested what is going on? I don't know if
I should talk about it. Actually, look, I have my
own place now, so I miss roommate drama, give it
(04:07):
to me please. Well okay if you insist, um, Okay.
It all started when I thought Chloe, my best friend
slash roommate, was sleeping with this girl. I like, oh
the drama. No she didn't though, she she didn't do it,
and it was just like a big misunderstanding. But then
(04:29):
that led to us not really talking and we're also
in this band together, and now that's just getting all complicated.
So I'm kind of in this place. So you play music, Yeah,
I do, what kind of music? I guess that's a
part of the issue right now. It's a band kind
of feels like her band, so it's kind of like
(04:51):
a Tegan and saravibe. Yeah, and you don't really seem
like a Tegan and Sarah kind of girl. That's not
the problem. Just I feel like Chloe wants to be
Taken and Sarah. I mean, if it were up to me,
i'ld be making something else like what um like, well,
(05:13):
I love music that has an alternative electronic and R
and B field Okay, so basically not taken and stand right. Recently,
we played this gig and it was going it was bad.
So anyway, I ended up putting on one of my
songs and the crowd like loved it, like, oh my god,
(05:38):
that's amazing. Yeah. But then I got asked to do
this solo show and that's so exciting. Why don't you
sound excited, all right? Because Chloe don't it's hard. It's
it's hard for me to feel excited about it because
obviously Chloe's that sounds like her own ship. I mean,
(05:59):
she should be excited for you. This is a big opportunity.
What are you supposed to compromise your own career for
your friends little feelings? You're in charge of your feelings
and she isn't charge of hers. Okay, thank you, Really
it's nice hearing that out loud. Actually it's I don't know.
And then tonight we're supposed to be like having our
(06:19):
monthly movie night and she hasn't responded to any of
my text and I just feel I don't know, I
feel guilty like I'm not being a good friend of
you should be the one not answering her text Okay,
I don't know. It just seems like it's a pattern
where I'm always the one that's texting and never getting
a response. I mean, you do give me trick text vibes.
I keep hearing that phrase, what is that? Is it
(06:40):
actually a thing? So it's not just with Chloe the
how did you know? Okay, well there is this girl Gina,
and well that's the one that I thought Chloe slept anyway,
we you and I are on a date, so maybe
(07:01):
we should be No no, no, no, no, no no no,
don't you stop now, this is juicy sill or. I
am leaving what no, no, no, no, come on, no
check les barkie barky. Oh my god. Fine, it's just
it's complicated. Look, I'm gonna get us some more drinks
and you're gonna tell me all about this girl. If
(07:32):
I had known you were going to dress so nice,
I would have asked the neighbor to look for the
septic tank instead. I hope your clothes aren't getting too dirty. Well,
I mean, you know, I did just get this shirt,
but I was gonna replace it anyway, So thank goodness.
I think you're really gonna like what we're doing later.
Oh yeah, I think I will too. Great you found it.
(07:55):
Oh yeah, you can look inside the tank for my
grandmother's ring later. But we should really like get going. Well, yeah,
we don't want to be late. Oh can I at
least clean up in your bathroom? You know, I rather
you didn't. You might track mud inside, and and mud
just it really activates my sciatica, so you know I
(08:17):
can just I can give you a quick hose down
with the actual hoo. Of course, dummy, what else would
I be talking about? Uh? Yeah, okay, you know what,
I think. I'm actually good. I'll just wash my hands
at the restaurant. Restaurant, you're so funny. Oh okay, well,
(08:38):
I forgot to put gas in my car, so we're
going to take yours. Sure, Yeah, that's fine. It's in
San Francisco. Okay, that'll be fun. You are such a doll,
a big strong doll. Has anyone ever told you you
have gorgeous blonde hair? Well, my mom, it's such a comedian.
(09:03):
All right, now let's go. I say it again, a
big dog, do it again? Oh? Whoa, wow, this is
(09:25):
an I know. We get a really great right here.
Oh you got a room obviously. Oh so we're not
having dinner. Itre'll be plenty of food if you're hungry.
Oh nice, God, I love a good room service. Alice,
(09:45):
you might it, Stacy Darling, so lovely to see your face.
This is Chloe Cloe is here for the first time. Yeah,
I've I've never been to the Roots before. It's wow,
It's schoolgious, isn't it. You know you're in for a
great evening. Let me show you guys to the room.
(10:05):
Oh my god, this is such a great service. You
must be here a lot. Yeah, at least once a week,
sometimes twice. Are you always bringing new people every time? Yeah?
I try to, but sometimes to you, I come alone. Cool.
I was so happy to have you here. If you
go with this name talk, that would be fantastic. Thanks Stacy,
(10:29):
Um the Amarilla's what is going on? I thought we
were on a date list? Is a date with your future? Oh?
Welcome to Botanical Vitality, your future. Always to give it
up for your fearless leader, Natasha Ja what you have
(10:55):
times times, Thank you and welcome. Let's go find seats
closer to the front. This is Botanical Vitality so much
your future. Always welcome to a weekly newcomer initiation ceremony.
(11:15):
For the next five hours we will be exploring the
only way to true happiness. Shoot, doesn't look like their
seats up front. I guess we can just stand in
the back. Um, listen, a realists, I think the finest
is that you in the back is our lead gold status?
Better give it a faber realist? Yes, stop tell us
(11:37):
who did you bring today? Don't be shine newcomer. Come
on up to the stage with me. That's a don't
embarrass me. No, I don't feel good to go? Do
you mean excuse me? Excuse me? Move? Where are you going? No? No,
(12:00):
settle down, everyone, it's okay. Not everyone is ready to
actualize happiness. Oh my god, Oh my god. I can't
believe this is happening. God, how the fu did you
almost join a cult? And I'm such an idiot, stupid, stupid, Davia.
(12:21):
But if you're calling in regards to my student loans,
this is actually Karen. Come on, let's checking on dere
storyline is so good and that's why I never use escalators.
(12:42):
You know what's crazy? I always thought that was an
urban myth. Uh No, it's not, because I am the
barely living truth, So who would have thought honestly? Um,
all right, so I'm having a great time, and look,
I can tell yours still figuring it out with Gina
or whatever whoever. But I'm going to this dope art
(13:03):
show with a few friends down the street and no pressure.
But I think you'd really like the crowd and I
kind of want you to come. It's a really great
intro to the Oakland Queer black art scene. So yeah,
that sounds really cool, and you know, seriously, thank you
for being so chill with everything, of course, please, So
(13:24):
does that mean you want to come to the show? Yeah,
I'm down. Let's go. They're walking to a gallery, but
you can't see it. They're walking to a gallery, but
you can't see it. I guess you'll just have to
believe us because it's a podcast and you better not
forget it. Okay, god yo, Okay, this place is amazing
(13:49):
and I'm vibing with this music, like, oh well perfect.
I'll introduce you to the DJ if you like the
music so much. I mean, she's a great friend of mine.
You actually see her over there, that woman kissing her
as her partner, and my best friend t Shaw, who's
throwing the whole thing that you see here. She actually
curated all of the art too. Wow, you know so
many people. I mean, I've lived here for like four
(14:11):
years now, so yeah, I guess wait, I just realized
I spent this whole day talking about me and my
ship and I didn't even ask anything about you, Like
it's all good. You know, I wanted to know the drama. Okay,
tell me, what do you do? When I do a lot.
I'm a production coordinator at the radio station. Do you
(14:34):
know Point six Attempt Yo? I love that station. Is
that your passion or is that something you've always wanted
to do? I mean, I mean I just got my
own radio show, so it's crazy. Whoa, Okay, relax because
it's at a shitty time slot, but that just means
I get to do whatever I want, which is kind
(14:56):
of awesome. Yeah, that's cool. What's your show about? Hmm?
It's kind of a talk show. It's got a little
bit of everything. The main thing is I'm really trying
to promote queer artists of color. Come on, you know,
I'm so what what time are you on? Okay, very
convenient time every Tuesday and Thursday at two am. Damn
(15:17):
I would listen, but then that's what that's when I'm
in my book club every Tuesday and Thursday. I don't
want to pist those book club ladies off. Thank you
for inviting me to this event. Really, um, this place
is like mad dol And what that painting over there?
Is that so interesting? What is that? M that's my
(15:41):
friend Majorie Eddie's piece. I think it's called like unfollowed
me or follow me something about social media? Yeah deep,
I know. But that one over there is my other
friend to Vena's self portrait, and that one is one
of my favorites. So beautiful, right to you. Come with me,
you have to meet you will love her. Girl, I'm
(16:06):
so happy to see your face. It's such a great
turn out. Girl. I'm so happy for you. It was
all thanks to you. Please come on, Dug you promoted
it on your show. Yes, oh yeah, yeah, all three
of my listeners came all the way through. Girl, stop
it it was four because I'm also a listener. You're right.
(16:26):
Let me introduce you, Todaja. Oh is this the one?
So Deja meet my friend Tsha, my very very best friend. Hi, Tsha,
it's nice to meet you. This is amazing event. Thank
you for having me. I'm just s girl. Thanks for
having you. You are too formal. What is this a wedding?
(16:49):
So getting just kidding, just thank you for coming. Um
So Angie told me that you curated the aren't it's
absolutely studying truly so great, Thank you so much. All
of the artists are sprinkled around here somewhere. Deja's a musician. Yeah, well,
(17:12):
how to stop stop. She has a solo show coming up. Girl.
That is so cool. What's the deeds? I definitely come?
Okay cool, Yeah, I'll send you the details over Instagram.
What's your handle? Damn? Hold on, I turned my phone
off earlier. Just give me a second to the power
is that? I wonder if that's Chloe or Gina. Okay,
(17:39):
I'm sorry your handle? My handle is art in Titia. Awesome.
I'll follow you into the cool. Speaking of cool, where
are the bathrooms? Um? Okay, so you're gonna go straight
back over to the right, uh huh okay, great, I'll
(18:01):
be right back. Guys. Ah, Desa, I think I was
just joined the colt, but I made it to my car,
so I think I'm saying I'll see you about all
this during your movie Mean Girls again or maybe heavy Land. Okay,
(18:26):
I gotta focus on driving and breathing. I'll talk to
you later. By oh my god, Desa, I thought you
were kidnapped by Botanical Vitality. Are you okay? Where are
(18:46):
you right now? They're not holding you have to somewhere. No, no, no, no,
I'm fine. I just well, I turned up my phone
and then I turned it back on. It sorry, Yeah,
no worries. Okay, I've been seven eleven. I'm thinking maybe
we do kids racings. Oh what's that thing you always want? Yeah,
(19:11):
but I'm also sorry because I'm not going to make
it to a movie night. Why. Well, my last date
went well and I think we're gonna be good friends.
And anyway, she took me to this really cool art
event and I think I'm gonna stay and hang. Oh
(19:34):
that sounds cool. Actually, you know, maybe I can come
meet you. You know, I love arts like all I
ever talked about. Yeah, well, I mean it's not really
your space. Oh now it's mostly it's now it's all
queer people of color, so oh cool, Um, okay, totally.
(20:01):
I'll just I guess I see you when you get home.
I guess. Yeah, you're good, of course. Everything. It's fine,
it's so good. But you know what, I'm actually getting
another call. Okay, so I'm gonna go by Hey guys,
(20:22):
I'm back. Hey, al right, So this event is over
in like fifteen minutes, and we're all gonna go to
this carry. We'll keep all down the street. You're welcome
to join if you want, but I get it if
you have to head out no, I don't have anywhere
to be. Desia is confident. Y'all suck her old friends.
She's not like Drake. She's about to make his new
friends who aren't fake fake fig gonna hang out with
(20:46):
all QPOC homies. Welcome to Oakland, Desia, you're a homie.
You don't need know old friends. Not Chloe. You don't
need know old friends. Fuck Chloe. Excuse me, officer, UM,
what's happening. It's been a break in ship. I live here?
(21:09):
Which apartment? Um? Three? F al right, you're gonna need
to answer some questions, Okay, I mean is my apartment okay? Though, well,
your neighbor called us when they heard a window breaking
and a lot of commotion in your apartment. At first
he called for a noise complaint, but then he realized
you weren't home. Oh my god, oh my god. Anyway,
we'll need to go in. I DEMI as I's been stolen.
(21:32):
Hopefully you have rentor's insurance. I mean, does that come
with the apartment, the rentals insurance? Yeah? Is that like
part of the broker's fee or something? I don't think so,
ma'am shout are you kidding me? Damn? It. Okay, let's
go check the apartment so we can follow report. Let's
check in the apartment. I kind of forgot that they
(21:56):
had one. Do you know what anything missing? Off hand?
Oh my god, I think, Oh my god, my guitar
is gone. Oh my god, my music career is over. Ship.
What am I gonna tell my mom? God? Oh my god,
it's over? What about TJA? Fuck? Uh? Okay? Anything else? Um, Honestly,
(22:22):
I'm not sure. My roommate isn't here right now, so
I don't know. I don't know if anything of hers
is stolen night, I'm not sure. All right, you should
try to get your roommate here asap so we can
follow a thorough board. Okay, come of course. Um, I'm
(22:43):
sorry I can't reach her. She's she's not picking up.
I don't know. Ten four. All right, we gotta wrap
this up. If you can't reach her, both of you
will need to come down the station to finish the report. Well,
could you just wait a minute. I mean, I'm sure
she'll be home soon. She's here's my card technique. Are
you ready to come down the station? OKAYSA, but if
(23:05):
you're calling in regards to my student loans, it's actually caring. Deja,
come home. This is an emergency. It's not a fucking joke. God,
this is ridiculous. I'm so fucked. Hey, han Whoa? Your
apartment is a mess. Wait, honey, are you crying? Mom?
(23:28):
Just think before you speak. Okay, what the fund does
it look like? Excuse me, young lady, watch your tone.
My apartment was just broken into and all my stuff
was stolen. Oh my god, honey, are you okay? Did
you call the police? Of course I called the fucking police.
What do I look like? Well, the police, Okay, they
were here when I got here. That's not the fucking point. Okay.
(23:50):
If you're going to talk to me this way, I'm
going to hang up. Mom. I'm I'm sorry. I'm just
I'm kind of freaking out. Okay, Okay, Well did they
take anything? Is Desa there? Is she? Okay? Yeah, they
took my guitar, and no, I'm alone and Deja not
(24:15):
answer my calls, and I just I don't know where
she is. Okay, Honey, maybe I should come up there.
I'm not sure. I'm just having a really hard time
and I don't know what to do. Okay, Okay, maybe
try doing some of your deep breathing exercises. Just just
try and relax, honey. I don't want you spiraling. You
(24:37):
pressuring me is actually not helping right now. Okay, my
stuff was stolen and I'm piste off. Okay, I understand that.
I just don't want this to trigger you. This should
trigger me. Okay, I don't like how you're talking to
me right now. I'm going to make an appointment with
the therapist Dr Brown recommended. And if you don't go,
I'm not paying your rent next month. Are you serious?
(25:00):
You should be consoling me right now. What you're doing
is borderline emotionally manipulative. You realize that, right you do
know what you're doing. Well, great, then you'll have something
to discuss with a therapist. Great, okay, honey, go put
on a nice relaxing movie, maybe something with Sandra Bullock.
And why don't you smoke a little of that Devil's lettuce.
(25:22):
You know we won't tell that obviously, and tomorrow we
will figure out how to replace all of your stolen items. Okay, honey, yeah, okay,
and thank you. I love you. I'm I'm sorry I'm
being such a bit right now, honey. It's fine, Okay,
(25:45):
call me tomorrow. Yeah, sure, great. They took my guitar
and my dignity. The only thing I have left is
a stupid Cassio keyboard. Paul me, Paul, Why the funk
aren't you here? Fuck you? Come on? But thanks for that.
(26:12):
By the way, got hate this. Everybody sucks, Everybody hates me.
The only thing I have is is Cassio my brother
Paul gave me. This episode was created and written by
Alicia Brown, Sarah Ahmond, and Sophie dinnacoll, Directed and composed
(26:34):
by Sarah Ahmad. Music supervision by Alicia Brown and Sophie dinnacoll.
Executive produced by Brian Walland for Anthem Entertainment, Produced by
Selena Razak, Audio by Take Gregor and David Ulick. Starring
Rnita Lewis as Desia, Jules Forstberg, Larry as Chloe. Narrated
by Alicia Brown and Sarah Ahmad. Additional voices by Take Gregor,
(26:59):
Racheld Napoleon and Hi has Wit, Harry Eleanson, Jordan's Sears,
Lawrench Liner, Lindsay Red, Jeff Juby. For more podcasts for
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Tampon Rock is a production of Anthem Entertainment and I
Heart Radio. Welcome to Tampon Rock, Tampon We Don't want to.
(00:41):
Previously Tampon Rock, Chloe and Asia pick up the Couch
from Cougar Amarilla's Deja joins Tender and that came byes
Asia to do a solo show killing It. Oh look,
I think we're doing a dating show. Okay, let me
just hold on, let me just you're switching gears and
we're backed with another episode of Deja dates women from Tender.
(01:03):
As she battles against our current shows. In love her gina,
Deja sees how many people she can date at the
same time. That's right. Now, let's take a look at
our first contestant, Chastity. Chastity hails from down the street.
The only things listed in her dating profile are peace,
love and praying mantis. Well, we're gonna find out what
that means. So, Chastity, that's a cool name. You know
(01:26):
what I get called Deja Vu, So I'm sure you
get called Chastity. Build right, I mean, Cassidy is actually
my chosen name. It represents my commitment to Christ, our
Lord and Xavior. Speaking of Christ have you been saved? Oh?
Next this round, we have graph fite Onyx. Is that correct?
(01:47):
Am I reading that right? Is that her name or
a writing utensil? Brio indicates she's a witch in the
sheets and a bitch in the streets. Can't wait to
hear more from graphitonics. And oh I love her cake?
So I like your What would you call that a caper?
It's not a cape, it's a warlock cloak. Okay, okay.
(02:13):
This next profile seems pretty normal. She likes cheese and
more cheese, nothing but the cheese, so help her God.
Because she's also actually intolerant. No, that's my kind of girl, Titto.
You know I got my fingers crossed for this one.
All right, let's bring out Angie until next time, Folks.
Angie her uper is more point nine because she's Angie.
(02:38):
She wears but doesn't talk about against, and she says
sorry to people who actually in her way. She's Angie.
She always as snacking a curse because she's Angie, and
also because she has a little butcher. Thank you for
getting these, Yeah, no problem, I'll get the next one. Um,
(03:00):
so we should probably cheers, right, cheers cheers to getting
into someone new. Alright, perfect, let's lock arms, lock arms
and six shots. Yeah, it's customary. Is it where Poland? Oh?
Are you from Poland? No? I'm from Jersey, but I
just spent like a month in Poland. And honestly, this
(03:23):
was my biggest takeaway. That sounds about right. Okay, let's
let's lock arms. Oh, this tequila is a very smooth right. Wow,
you know this is the fifth time you've checked your
phone since you sat down. Sorry, okay, let me turn
(03:44):
it off. It's it's nothing, I mean, if you have
to go, no worries, we can reschedule. No, No, it's
it's just my roommate. Well, she's really my best friend.
It's a long story. We don't have to go into
it right now. I'm just too bad because now I
am interested what is going on? I don't know if
I should talk about it. Actually, look, I have my
own place now, so I miss roommate drama, give it
(04:07):
to me please. Well okay if you insist, um, Okay.
It all started when I thought Chloe, my best friend
slash roommate, was sleeping with this girl. I like, oh
the drama. No she didn't though, she she didn't do it,
and it was just like a big misunderstanding. But then
(04:29):
that led to us not really talking and we're also
in this band together, and now that's just getting all complicated.
So I'm kind of in this place. So you play music, Yeah,
I do, what kind of music? I guess that's a
part of the issue right now. It's a band kind
of feels like her band, so it's kind of like
(04:51):
a Tegan and saravibe. Yeah, and you don't really seem
like a Tegan and Sarah kind of girl. That's not
the problem. Just I feel like Chloe wants to be
Taken and Sarah. I mean, if it were up to me,
i'ld be making something else like what um like, well,
(05:13):
I love music that has an alternative electronic and R
and B field Okay, so basically not taken and stand right. Recently,
we played this gig and it was going it was bad.
So anyway, I ended up putting on one of my
songs and the crowd like loved it, like, oh my god,
(05:38):
that's amazing. Yeah. But then I got asked to do
this solo show and that's so exciting. Why don't you
sound excited, all right? Because Chloe don't it's hard. It's
it's hard for me to feel excited about it because
obviously Chloe's that sounds like her own ship. I mean,
(05:59):
she should be excited for you. This is a big opportunity.
What are you supposed to compromise your own career for
your friends little feelings? You're in charge of your feelings
and she isn't charge of hers. Okay, thank you, Really
it's nice hearing that out loud. Actually it's I don't know.
And then tonight we're supposed to be like having our
(06:19):
monthly movie night and she hasn't responded to any of
my text and I just feel I don't know, I
feel guilty like I'm not being a good friend of
you should be the one not answering her text Okay,
I don't know. It just seems like it's a pattern
where I'm always the one that's texting and never getting
a response. I mean, you do give me trick text vibes.
I keep hearing that phrase, what is that? Is it
(06:40):
actually a thing? So it's not just with Chloe the
how did you know? Okay, well there is this girl Gina,
and well that's the one that I thought Chloe slept anyway,
we you and I are on a date, so maybe
(07:01):
we should be No no, no, no, no, no no no,
don't you stop now, this is juicy sill or. I
am leaving what no, no, no, no, come on, no
check les barkie barky. Oh my god. Fine, it's just
it's complicated. Look, I'm gonna get us some more drinks
and you're gonna tell me all about this girl. If
(07:32):
I had known you were going to dress so nice,
I would have asked the neighbor to look for the
septic tank instead. I hope your clothes aren't getting too dirty. Well,
I mean, you know, I did just get this shirt,
but I was gonna replace it anyway, So thank goodness.
I think you're really gonna like what we're doing later.
Oh yeah, I think I will too. Great you found it.
(07:55):
Oh yeah, you can look inside the tank for my
grandmother's ring later. But we should really like get going. Well, yeah,
we don't want to be late. Oh can I at
least clean up in your bathroom? You know, I rather
you didn't. You might track mud inside, and and mud
just it really activates my sciatica, so you know I
(08:17):
can just I can give you a quick hose down
with the actual hoo. Of course, dummy, what else would
I be talking about? Uh? Yeah, okay, you know what,
I think. I'm actually good. I'll just wash my hands
at the restaurant. Restaurant, you're so funny. Oh okay, well,
(08:38):
I forgot to put gas in my car, so we're
going to take yours. Sure, Yeah, that's fine. It's in
San Francisco. Okay, that'll be fun. You are such a doll,
a big strong doll. Has anyone ever told you you
have gorgeous blonde hair? Well, my mom, it's such a comedian.
(09:03):
All right, now let's go. I say it again, a
big dog, do it again? Oh? Whoa, wow, this is
(09:25):
an I know. We get a really great right here.
Oh you got a room obviously. Oh so we're not
having dinner. Itre'll be plenty of food if you're hungry.
Oh nice, God, I love a good room service. Alice,
(09:45):
you might it, Stacy Darling, so lovely to see your face.
This is Chloe Cloe is here for the first time. Yeah,
I've I've never been to the Roots before. It's wow,
It's schoolgious, isn't it. You know you're in for a
great evening. Let me show you guys to the room.
(10:05):
Oh my god, this is such a great service. You
must be here a lot. Yeah, at least once a week,
sometimes twice. Are you always bringing new people every time? Yeah?
I try to, but sometimes to you, I come alone. Cool.
I was so happy to have you here. If you
go with this name talk, that would be fantastic. Thanks Stacy,
(10:29):
Um the Amarilla's what is going on? I thought we
were on a date list? Is a date with your future? Oh?
Welcome to Botanical Vitality, your future. Always to give it
up for your fearless leader, Natasha Ja what you have
(10:55):
times times, Thank you and welcome. Let's go find seats
closer to the front. This is Botanical Vitality so much
your future. Always welcome to a weekly newcomer initiation ceremony.
(11:15):
For the next five hours we will be exploring the
only way to true happiness. Shoot, doesn't look like their
seats up front. I guess we can just stand in
the back. Um, listen, a realists, I think the finest
is that you in the back is our lead gold status?
Better give it a faber realist? Yes, stop tell us
(11:37):
who did you bring today? Don't be shine newcomer. Come
on up to the stage with me. That's a don't
embarrass me. No, I don't feel good to go? Do
you mean excuse me? Excuse me? Move? Where are you going? No? No,
(12:00):
settle down, everyone, it's okay. Not everyone is ready to
actualize happiness. Oh my god, Oh my god. I can't
believe this is happening. God, how the fu did you
almost join a cult? And I'm such an idiot, stupid, stupid, Davia.
(12:21):
But if you're calling in regards to my student loans,
this is actually Karen. Come on, let's checking on dere
storyline is so good and that's why I never use escalators.
(12:42):
You know what's crazy? I always thought that was an
urban myth. Uh No, it's not, because I am the
barely living truth, So who would have thought honestly? Um,
all right, so I'm having a great time, and look,
I can tell yours still figuring it out with Gina
or whatever whoever. But I'm going to this dope art
(13:03):
show with a few friends down the street and no pressure.
But I think you'd really like the crowd and I
kind of want you to come. It's a really great
intro to the Oakland Queer black art scene. So yeah,
that sounds really cool, and you know, seriously, thank you
for being so chill with everything, of course, please, So
(13:24):
does that mean you want to come to the show? Yeah,
I'm down. Let's go. They're walking to a gallery, but
you can't see it. They're walking to a gallery, but
you can't see it. I guess you'll just have to
believe us because it's a podcast and you better not
forget it. Okay, god yo, Okay, this place is amazing
(13:49):
and I'm vibing with this music, like, oh well perfect.
I'll introduce you to the DJ if you like the
music so much. I mean, she's a great friend of mine.
You actually see her over there, that woman kissing her
as her partner, and my best friend t Shaw, who's
throwing the whole thing that you see here. She actually
curated all of the art too. Wow, you know so
many people. I mean, I've lived here for like four
(14:11):
years now, so yeah, I guess wait, I just realized
I spent this whole day talking about me and my
ship and I didn't even ask anything about you, Like
it's all good. You know, I wanted to know the drama. Okay,
tell me, what do you do? When I do a lot.
I'm a production coordinator at the radio station. Do you
(14:34):
know Point six Attempt Yo? I love that station. Is
that your passion or is that something you've always wanted
to do? I mean, I mean I just got my
own radio show, so it's crazy. Whoa, Okay, relax because
it's at a shitty time slot, but that just means
I get to do whatever I want, which is kind
(14:56):
of awesome. Yeah, that's cool. What's your show about? Hmm?
It's kind of a talk show. It's got a little
bit of everything. The main thing is I'm really trying
to promote queer artists of color. Come on, you know,
I'm so what what time are you on? Okay, very
convenient time every Tuesday and Thursday at two am. Damn
(15:17):
I would listen, but then that's what that's when I'm
in my book club every Tuesday and Thursday. I don't
want to pist those book club ladies off. Thank you
for inviting me to this event. Really, um, this place
is like mad dol And what that painting over there?
Is that so interesting? What is that? M that's my
(15:41):
friend Majorie Eddie's piece. I think it's called like unfollowed
me or follow me something about social media? Yeah deep,
I know. But that one over there is my other
friend to Vena's self portrait, and that one is one
of my favorites. So beautiful, right to you. Come with me,
you have to meet you will love her. Girl, I'm
(16:06):
so happy to see your face. It's such a great
turn out. Girl. I'm so happy for you. It was
all thanks to you. Please come on, Dug you promoted
it on your show. Yes, oh yeah, yeah, all three
of my listeners came all the way through. Girl, stop
it it was four because I'm also a listener. You're right.
(16:26):
Let me introduce you, Todaja. Oh is this the one?
So Deja meet my friend Tsha, my very very best friend. Hi, Tsha,
it's nice to meet you. This is amazing event. Thank
you for having me. I'm just s girl. Thanks for
having you. You are too formal. What is this a wedding?
(16:49):
So getting just kidding, just thank you for coming. Um
So Angie told me that you curated the aren't it's
absolutely studying truly so great, Thank you so much. All
of the artists are sprinkled around here somewhere. Deja's a musician. Yeah, well,
(17:12):
how to stop stop. She has a solo show coming up. Girl.
That is so cool. What's the deeds? I definitely come?
Okay cool, Yeah, I'll send you the details over Instagram.
What's your handle? Damn? Hold on, I turned my phone
off earlier. Just give me a second to the power
is that? I wonder if that's Chloe or Gina. Okay,
(17:39):
I'm sorry your handle? My handle is art in Titia. Awesome.
I'll follow you into the cool. Speaking of cool, where
are the bathrooms? Um? Okay, so you're gonna go straight
back over to the right, uh huh okay, great, I'll
(18:01):
be right back. Guys. Ah, Desa, I think I was
just joined the colt, but I made it to my car,
so I think I'm saying I'll see you about all
this during your movie Mean Girls again or maybe heavy Land. Okay,
(18:26):
I gotta focus on driving and breathing. I'll talk to
you later. By oh my god, Desa, I thought you
were kidnapped by Botanical Vitality. Are you okay? Where are
(18:46):
you right now? They're not holding you have to somewhere. No, no, no, no,
I'm fine. I just well, I turned up my phone
and then I turned it back on. It sorry, Yeah,
no worries. Okay, I've been seven eleven. I'm thinking maybe
we do kids racings. Oh what's that thing you always want? Yeah,
(19:11):
but I'm also sorry because I'm not going to make
it to a movie night. Why. Well, my last date
went well and I think we're gonna be good friends.
And anyway, she took me to this really cool art
event and I think I'm gonna stay and hang. Oh
(19:34):
that sounds cool. Actually, you know, maybe I can come
meet you. You know, I love arts like all I
ever talked about. Yeah, well, I mean it's not really
your space. Oh now it's mostly it's now it's all
queer people of color, so oh cool, Um, okay, totally.
(20:01):
I'll just I guess I see you when you get home.
I guess. Yeah, you're good, of course. Everything. It's fine,
it's so good. But you know what, I'm actually getting
another call. Okay, so I'm gonna go by Hey guys,
(20:22):
I'm back. Hey, al right, So this event is over
in like fifteen minutes, and we're all gonna go to
this carry. We'll keep all down the street. You're welcome
to join if you want, but I get it if
you have to head out no, I don't have anywhere
to be. Desia is confident. Y'all suck her old friends.
She's not like Drake. She's about to make his new
friends who aren't fake fake fig gonna hang out with
(20:46):
all QPOC homies. Welcome to Oakland, Desia, you're a homie.
You don't need know old friends. Not Chloe. You don't
need know old friends. Fuck Chloe. Excuse me, officer, UM,
what's happening. It's been a break in ship. I live here?
(21:09):
Which apartment? Um? Three? F al right, you're gonna need
to answer some questions, Okay, I mean is my apartment okay? Though, well,
your neighbor called us when they heard a window breaking
and a lot of commotion in your apartment. At first
he called for a noise complaint, but then he realized
you weren't home. Oh my god, oh my god. Anyway,
we'll need to go in. I DEMI as I's been stolen.
(21:32):
Hopefully you have rentor's insurance. I mean, does that come
with the apartment, the rentals insurance? Yeah? Is that like
part of the broker's fee or something? I don't think so,
ma'am shout are you kidding me? Damn? It. Okay, let's
go check the apartment so we can follow report. Let's
check in the apartment. I kind of forgot that they
(21:56):
had one. Do you know what anything missing? Off hand?
Oh my god, I think, Oh my god, my guitar
is gone. Oh my god, my music career is over. Ship.
What am I gonna tell my mom? God? Oh my god,
it's over? What about TJA? Fuck? Uh? Okay? Anything else? Um, Honestly,
(22:22):
I'm not sure. My roommate isn't here right now, so
I don't know. I don't know if anything of hers
is stolen night, I'm not sure. All right, you should
try to get your roommate here asap so we can
follow a thorough board. Okay, come of course. Um, I'm
(22:43):
sorry I can't reach her. She's she's not picking up.
I don't know. Ten four. All right, we gotta wrap
this up. If you can't reach her, both of you
will need to come down the station to finish the report. Well,
could you just wait a minute. I mean, I'm sure
she'll be home soon. She's here's my card technique. Are
you ready to come down the station? OKAYSA, but if
(23:05):
you're calling in regards to my student loans, it's actually caring. Deja,
come home. This is an emergency. It's not a fucking joke. God,
this is ridiculous. I'm so fucked. Hey, han Whoa? Your
apartment is a mess. Wait, honey, are you crying? Mom?
(23:28):
Just think before you speak. Okay, what the fund does
it look like? Excuse me, young lady, watch your tone.
My apartment was just broken into and all my stuff
was stolen. Oh my god, honey, are you okay? Did
you call the police? Of course I called the fucking police.
What do I look like? Well, the police, Okay, they
were here when I got here. That's not the fucking point. Okay.
(23:50):
If you're going to talk to me this way, I'm
going to hang up. Mom. I'm I'm sorry. I'm just
I'm kind of freaking out. Okay, Okay, Well did they
take anything? Is Desa there? Is she? Okay? Yeah, they
took my guitar, and no, I'm alone and Deja not
(24:15):
answer my calls, and I just I don't know where
she is. Okay, Honey, maybe I should come up there.
I'm not sure. I'm just having a really hard time
and I don't know what to do. Okay, Okay, maybe
try doing some of your deep breathing exercises. Just just
try and relax, honey. I don't want you spiraling. You
(24:37):
pressuring me is actually not helping right now. Okay, my
stuff was stolen and I'm piste off. Okay, I understand that.
I just don't want this to trigger you. This should
trigger me. Okay, I don't like how you're talking to
me right now. I'm going to make an appointment with
the therapist Dr Brown recommended. And if you don't go,
I'm not paying your rent next month. Are you serious?
(25:00):
You should be consoling me right now. What you're doing
is borderline emotionally manipulative. You realize that, right you do
know what you're doing. Well, great, then you'll have something
to discuss with a therapist. Great, okay, honey, go put
on a nice relaxing movie, maybe something with Sandra Bullock.
And why don't you smoke a little of that Devil's lettuce.
(25:22):
You know we won't tell that obviously, and tomorrow we
will figure out how to replace all of your stolen items. Okay, honey, yeah, okay,
and thank you. I love you. I'm I'm sorry I'm
being such a bit right now, honey. It's fine, Okay,
(25:45):
call me tomorrow. Yeah, sure, great. They took my guitar
and my dignity. The only thing I have left is
a stupid Cassio keyboard. Paul me, Paul, Why the funk
aren't you here? Fuck you? Come on? But thanks for that.
(26:12):
By the way, got hate this. Everybody sucks, Everybody hates me.
The only thing I have is is Cassio my brother
Paul gave me. This episode was created and written by
Alicia Brown, Sarah Ahmond, and Sophie dinnacoll, Directed and composed
(26:34):
by Sarah Ahmad. Music supervision by Alicia Brown and Sophie dinnacoll.
Executive produced by Brian Walland for Anthem Entertainment, Produced by
Selena Razak, Audio by Take Gregor and David Ulick. Starring
Rnita Lewis as Desia, Jules Forstberg, Larry as Chloe. Narrated
by Alicia Brown and Sarah Ahmad. Additional voices by Take Gregor,
(26:59):
Racheld Napoleon and Hi has Wit, Harry Eleanson, Jordan's Sears,
Lawrench Liner, Lindsay Red, Jeff Juby. For more podcasts for
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