Best Reagan Jackson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 55: That Good Sex 1:07:12

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Sarah and Alex investigate mind-blowing, legendary, earth-moving sex, to find out if such a thing actually exists, and if so, how to have it. Mentioned in the episode: Sexucation for Men Podcast | “Take my Breath Away” Scene from Top Gun | Partner-Specific Learning [email protected] | https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Logo design by roy …

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Ep 54: Are Het Relationships Hopeless? 1:20:50

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Sarah and Alex unpack the mournful refrain: “if only I was into girls,” and question whether modern relationships between men and women are fundamentally doomed. Mentioned in the episode: The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward | Midsommar (film) | The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood | If Hetero Relationships Are So Bad, Why Do Women Go Back…

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Ep 53: Good Grief with Queer Chaplain Kam 1:12:17

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How does death, loss and grief impact our relationships? After a year filled with loss, Sarah and Alex talk to a trauma-informed spiritual care provider about the taboos around death, and what happens to our desire when people around us die. Mentioned in the episode: Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration by David Wojnarowicz | Without: Po…

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Ep 52: How (Not to) Break up 1:15:55

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Is it you? Is it me? Are you moving to Antarctica?? In this episode we talk about how and how not to end a relationship. Mentioned in the episode: @karamintheworld on Instagram [email protected] | https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Logo design by roy franklin: www.whateverfactory.org

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Ep 51: Love in a F*cked Up World with Dean Spade 1:13:54

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Are the same dynamics screwing up our relationships also hampering our social movements? Sarah and Alex talk to activist and law professor Dean Spade about the romance myth, capitalism and love in this f*cked up world. Mentioned in the episode: Love in a F*cked Up World | DeanSpade.net | The Death Panel | Movement Memos Also by Dean Spade: Mutual A…

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Ep 50: Romance and Polyamory (Encore) 1:18:05

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Encore episode Romance: what does it mean?? Sarah, Alex and Jess talk about their favorite romantic movies on the hottest day of the year. And finally answer the question: what IS romance? Or, do they just come up with 5,000 new questions? Listen to the end to find out! This episode first aired in August 2024. Mentioned in the episode: Say Anything…

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Ep 49: Dating Across Race with Ramsey 1:20:14

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Last episode we started to talk about race in dating, and tbh…mistakes were made. So this episode we’re doubling down! Ramsey shares his experience dating as a Black polyamorous man in Seattle, offers advice for white people dating other races, and asks us “taboo” questions about our own experiences. Mentioned in the episode: Pacific Northwest BIPO…

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Ep 48: BONUS episode: Why you need a dating strategy with Reagan Jackson 29:29

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We had such an interesting side conversation with Reagan about her experience working with a dating coach that we had to make a bonus episode all about it. Mentioned in the episode: Still True Reagan Jackson Anwar White, Dating and Relationship Coach Get Your Guy Podcast with Anwar White [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakesca…

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Ep 47: The Monogamous Skeptic Returns! Special Guest Reagan Jackson 1:37:03

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Sarah and Alex's skeptical monogamous friend Reagan Jackson is back to grill them about sex, jealousy, and whether they’re just dating other versions of each other over and over. Mentioned in the episode: Still True Reagan Jackson Sarah’s interview in Psychology Today: Societal Implications of Consensual Non-Monogamy The Will to Change: Men, Mascul…

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Ep 46: Swinging and Sex Parties 1:11:13

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Lissa joins the podcast to help us parse out the difference between polyamory and swinging. And Alex opens up about his not-so-hot sex party experience. Mentioned in the episode: https://seattle-inclusive-matchmaking.square.site/ Reach out to Lissa: [email protected] [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Logo des…

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Ep 45: How much should you tell your partners? 1:11:19

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TMI time! Sarah and Alex work on healthy habits for disclosing info about sex and feelings in their other relationships. What’s an overshare? When is it hiding or deception? And what is the nature of truth anyway? Mentioned in the episode: More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Rodden Winter Disclosure (Michael Crichton) [email protected] * …

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Introducing The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness 2:38

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The Illuminator is OUT NOW. Subscribe to get early releases and listen ad-free. http://brazen.fm/plus Mark Lombardi, a conceptual artist on the cusp of international success, had everything to live for. So why was the 48-year-old found hanged and deemed suicidal? Was his death the ultimate conceptual art, an afterlife laugh at those who doubted his…

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Robin Berjon & Juan Caballero 58:02

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In this episode, Jillian and I talk with Robin Berjon and Juan Caballero about the value of decentralisation and federated systems and what it means reimagining the Internet and the web. We also discuss about how best technology can serve its users and what the role of regulation is in achieving this.…

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Ep 44: Fascism and Feelings 1:01:49

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Sarah and Alex make sense of the election results by talking about developmental stages, anti-social behavior, and oh yeah and also polyamory. Mentioned in the episode: Voting patterns by income Thoughts vs Feelings Polywise Polysecure More about Kegan and “The Evolving Self” Winnicott on the Psychology of Democracy More about Winnicott (and the id…

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Ep 43: Conflict and how to fight better - Season 4 Premiere! 1:25:44

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Welcome to season 4 of Mistakes Were Made! Today we're asking: How much conflict should you expect in a healthy relationship? In this episode Sarah, Jessica and Alex explore how to fight better (rather than avoiding fights altogether) by understanding our internal patterns and reaction styles. Logo design by Roy Franklin: http://whateverfactory.org…

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Ep 42: Season 3 FINALE - Poly Etiquette 1:20:35

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Which fork should you use on a first polyamorous date? Do you have to let your partner be the little spoon all the time? We pondered these and other burning questions in the Finale episode of Season Three. Srsly though, here's the etiquette and advice we gathered for this episode, if you don't want to listen to 80 mins of our charming banter: Let y…

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S04E04: Justin Hendrix 38:18

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For this episode, we sit down with Justin Hendrix, CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a new nonprofit media venture concerned with the intersection of technology and democracy. With years of experience in covering tech policy issues, we chat about a bunch of different issues, including privacy, misinformation and disinformation, elections and the…

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Ep 41: Romance and Polyamory 1:18:02

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Romance: what does it mean?? Sarah, Alex and Jess talk about their favorite romantic movies on the hottest day of the year. And finally answer the question: what IS romance? Or, do they just come up with 5,000 new questions? Listen to the end to find out! Mentioned in the episode: Say Anything (Cameron Crowe, 1989) The Graduate (Mike Nichols, 1967)…

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S04E03: Rumman Chowdhury 41:10

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In this episode, we talk with Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist and social scientist and the CEO of the tech nonprofit Humane Intelligence, which builds a community of practice around evaluations of AI models. Rumman the United States Science Envoy for Artificial Intelligence. We ask Rumman about AI and how it intersects with humanity, the role of…

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Ep 40: Gen Poly with Mattise Wood 1:18:14

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Are the youngs living in queer poly utopia or what? Sarah and Alex recruit their 20 something barista, Mattise Wood, to find out. [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Logo design by eroyn franklin: www.whateverfactory.org

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S04E02: Tin Geber 39:26

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In this episode, Konstantinos Komaitis and Jillian York speak with Tin Geber. Tin is a creative technologist and founder of Draftlab, a digital agency for social change makers. In the past decade he was Design and Tech Lead for The Engine Room, Social Innovation Specialist with Hivos, and Managing Director of Greenhost. tools…

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Ep 39: Polyamory Pitfalls - LIVE Episode! 54:00

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Special live episode featuring some of our favorite mistakes. Recorded May 9, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Check out the slides from the live episode: https://www.mentimeter.com/app/presentation/n/alkskyvkpq54ehb844w3r2oejcjo4d6a/present Evergreen hearts on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenHeartsOrg Brand new logo by eroyn franklin! www.whatever…

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Ep 38: Relationship Anarchy with Maxx Hill 1:11:00

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We finally get to learn about relationship anarchy. Hope you're hungry for a smorgasbord! Maxx Hill, curator of the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord, joins to talk about the infinite possibilities of how you can "customize your commitments" when you let go of societal expectations. Open the link and follow along! Mentioned in the episode: Relations…

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S04E01: Rose Jackson 47:01

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In this episode, Konstantinos Komaitis and Jillian York speak with Rose Jackson, Director, Democracy and Tech Initiative at the Atlantic Council. We discuss her work on human rights and promoting democracy and how it relates to the Internet and Internet governance, especially the ongoing processes happening at the UN. We also discuss disinformation…

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Ep 37: Poly-tics 1:13:11

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Mentioned in the episode: The Atlantic - Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad Time Magazine - Polyamory isn’t just for liberals: The Surprising Political Evolution of American Polyamory More: A Memoir of Open Marriage Stranger in a Strange Land Brand new logo by eroyn franklin! www.whateverfactory.org [email protected] * https://www.instag…

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Ep 36: Owning Your Desire - Encore Episode 1:20:16

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Encore episode! Let’s talk about sex (or die trying)! Sarah and Alex finally attempt to actually discuss sexual dynamics in non-monogamy without laughing or crying. [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ An actually useful explanation of how to play the three minute game (since ours went so sideways): https://www.youtube.c…

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Ep 35: Coming Out To Your Community 1:16:16

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Who should you tell you're poly??? A death in the family sparks different reactions from Alex and Sarah about how open to be with family and friends. Mentioned in the episode: Evergreen Hearts - Polyamory Pitfalls - Thursday May 9th, 6:30pm The Cut: 5 people tell their coming out stories Business Insider: Coming out as poly is the hardest kind of c…

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Ep 34: Performance Anxiety 1:18:41

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Alex wants to talk about performance anxiety….and Sarah really, really doesn’t. Mentioned in the episode: Evergreen Hearts - Polyamory Pitfalls - Thursday May 9th, 6:30pm Cleveland Clinic: Erectile Dysfunction Book: The Ice Storm, by Rick Moody Hump! 2024 National Tour Dates Book: Come as You Are, by Emily Nagoski "5 things you can say to someone w…

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Ep 33: Solo Poly Showdown with Rozie and Tyson 1:24:23

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Two local organizers talk about their experiences being solo poly; what they like about it, the challenges, independence, couples privilege and more. Stay tuned for the lightning round! Mentioned in the episode: Puget Sound Polyamory Meetup Group Evergreen Hearts Poly Prom Newcomers Social Connections Speed Dating Puget Sound Polyamory The NY Times…

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Ep 32: How Men Can Date Better with Dr. Eric FitzMedrud 1:32:50

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Our guest is "Manthropologist" Dr Eric FitzMedrud (okay, we made that title up, he doesn't really call himself that). We asked Dr FitzMedrud to decode Sarah and Jessica's bad dates with men, using tools from his book The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. Dr FitzMedrud, who is poly and bi, takes a compassionate …

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Ep 31: Bonus episode: The Gentrification of Polyamory 1:12:10

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Special Midnight Mini episode: Polyamory seems to have suddenly gone mainstream, with the New Yorker and New York Magazine running cover stories in the last couple months. Sarah and Alex dig into the icky feelings that came up reading these stories, and realize that it might be about uncomfortable trends that implicate them. Mentioned in the episod…

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Ep 30: Perfecting Your Dating App Profile with Riki Thompson 1:28:12

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The leading researcher into poly dating app usage shares what works and what doesn’t in profiles, gives insights into the trends in non-traditional relationship styles around the country, and defines the dizzying jargon of poly subcultures. Listen until the end to find out what “dexting” means. Sign up for Riki Thompson's workshops and get a 20% di…

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Ep 29: Are the Kids All Right? 1:22:49

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Should non monogamous parents be “out” to their kids? In this episode Sarah and Alex ask different parents about their approaches to sharing their relationships with their children – from secrecy, to involving secondary partners in parenting – then share mistakes they've made in balancing their feelings and dating schedules with what was developmen…

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Ep 28: Your Partner is on a Date... and You Panic 1:13:38

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Sarah and Alex talk about the jealousy and panic that comes up when partners are on dates or trips with others, the roots of those feelings, and how rituals of connection and communication can help. Oh, and also how the film ET is a meta text for polyamory(?) Mentioned in the episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/nonmonogamy/s/2HFb3BywGM https://www.re…

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S03E04: Mona Shtaya 37:48

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For this episode, Konstantinos and Jillian talk to Mona Shtaya, the Campaigns and Partnerships Manager (MENA) and Corporate Engagement Lead at Digital Actions. We discuss with Mona about the way social media platforms are performing in moderating content since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel and how their actions have affected, and continue …

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Ep 27: Cowboys, Tourists and Triangulation 1:05:29

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Alex’s partner leaves him for monogamy, sparking a conversation about cowboy-ing, triangulation and attachment. Mentioned in the episode: PolyPhilia: https://www.instagram.com/polyphiliablog/ Attachment Panic, the album by Alex & Sarah’s alt country band: https://open.spotify.com/album/2zrOxbFLVA4Y4L3m9Cjamq [email protected] * https://www.ins…

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Ep 26: Outgrowing Non-Monogamy? 1:11:35

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Is non-monogamy actually a sustainable lifestyle – or is it just an experiment? Sarah and Alex reflect on how the novelty of having an open marriage has worn off after three years. Reddit conversation re changes in non-monogamy styles over time [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/…

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S03E03: Meredith Whittaker 42:28

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In this episode, Konstantinos Komaitis and Jillian York talk with Meredith Whittaker,the President of the Signal Foundation. Meredith is also the current Chief Advisor, and the former Faculty Director and Co-Founder of the AI Now Institute. Meredith shares with us the role of Signal in ensuring the privacy and security of communications and her pla…

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Season 4 Episode 9: Nacala Ayele 1:13:31

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Nacala Ayele is a joy coach for Black, Indigenous and People of Color. You can find out more at: https://www.joyfulpractices.info/ . She is also a massage therapist and has served as a teaching artist for Young Women Empowered sharing her talents as a culinary historian and a joy pracititioner. She has traveled to Ghana, Kenya, Guatemala, Jamaica, …

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Season 4 Episode 8: Jackie Amatucci 48:35

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Jackie Amatucci is a retired high-school teacher, artist, who has worked as a Creative Consultant for over twenty-five years. She began working as an “art-barn facilitator” the year after Charlie Murphy and Peggy Taylor started the Power of Hope. She has facilitated and mentored other adults to hold space, create and imagine in setting up Art Space…

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S03E02: Thomas Lohninger 39:34

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For this episode, Jillian York and Konstantinos Komaitis talk with Thomas Lohninger, the Executive Director of the digital rights NGO, epicenter.works based in Vienna, Austria. Focusing both on European and international Internet policy, we talk about the highly controversial "fair share" debate, about the nexus between privacy and encryption, digi…

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S03E01: Reagan MacDonald 42:22

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In the first episode of Season 3 of the Internet of Humans podcast, Jillian and Konstantinos speak with Raegan MacDonald, who has has been a part of the digital rights scene for more than a decade, working with such organizations as Access Now, EDRI and Mozilla. She now serves as the Director of Policy Leadership for Aspiration Tech. Among others, …

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Ep 25: Polyamory Mythbusters 1:32:35

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Season 2 finale! Sarah and Alex try to stump each other with research into some of the most common myths and misconceptions about non monogamy. [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ More about us: Bloodstar band: https://ffm.to/bloodstarattachmentpanic | [Listen to Bloodstar on Spotify] Sarah’s website: https://www.sarahs…

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5. Michael Jackson’s Thai Showdown 21:57

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It’s 1993, and Michael Jackson embarks on a world tour after facing his first sexual abuse charge. Wherever he goes is chaos. Then, in Thailand, the tour takes an absurd turn as MJ wants to cancel a concert. Thailand’s royal family has other ideas, putting pressure on local promoter Brian Marcar. We take listeners inside the circus of Michael Jacks…

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Ep 24: Long Term Polyamory with Zack & Madeleine 1:22:17

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Sarah and Alex talk with friends and ethical nonmonogamy role models Zack and Madeleine about maintaining a polyamorous partnership for the long haul, and making out with cute German guys. [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/

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4. Kenny G, Jackie Chan, and an Unlikely Hong Kong Controversy 24:48

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Kenny G is beloved in China. His tune “Going Home” is played to close shopping malls. So, in 2014, Kenny wasn’t expecting the backlash that occurred when he inadvertently takes a photo with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Called out by China’s Foreign Ministry, Kenny calls on his friend Jackie Chan for advice. Adam Wilkes is left running aro…

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3. The Beach Boys, Nancy Reagan, and a Ban on the 4th of July 24:39

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In 1983, at the height of concern over drug culture, a moralizing Reagan cabinet member bans the Beach Boys from playing a July 4th party on the Mall. The group, promoted by John Meglen, are furious. But then Nancy Reagan, a superfan of the band, steps in to help out, and the ensuing publicity helps the Beach Boys launch one of the great comebacks …

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Ep 23: Why We Lie 1:10:27

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Sarah and Alex talk about the lies they have told each other…and themselves. Also, the patriarchy and whatnot. [email protected] * https://www.instagram.com/mistakescast/ Mentioned in the episode: All about love, by bell hooks

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2. The Rolling Stones Concert That Won Over Castro, Obama, and Even the Pope 30:33

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The Rolling Stones, with four Grammys and 200 million in record sales, have no more dreams to chase…until Mick Jagger decides he wants to play Cuba. Adam Wilkes is sent down into the newly open Communist state to prepare. With $50,000 in cash, his team plans for one of the strangest concerts in history. Even President Obama and the Pope can’t stop …

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1. Prince's Super Bowl Comeback Shakes the Music Industry – and Michael Jackson 28:29

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Most Prince fans forget he was once in the wilderness after his 1980s heyday. He’d walked away from his record contract and had released a slew of albums that didn’t chart. Then, with John and Paul as promoters, he stages a major comeback. In 2007, he played the Super Bowl half-time show, considered one of the best ever live performances, followed …