Join Michael + Shelly as they talk with Nes about everyone's favorite blonde with an impossible waist line, a hot corvette, and potential that made dreaming possible (she had over 200+ careers, after all): Barbie. During our discussion, we chat about self-expression, the freedom clothes and a good face of makeup provide, and navigating life as a non-binary and extraordinary individual.

Episode 8: Barbie

Join Shelly + Michael as they talk with therapist, adventurer, and all around roller skating extraordinaire, Corrie! We talk about travel, soul healing, and Corrie's root, a pixie haircut in high school. BONUS! We also dig deep into the Pixies. 

Episode 7: Pixie Haircut

Join Michael + Shelly as they talk with Nicole about her root, the 1970's young-adult novel, The Changeling by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This conversation is cozy, just like when you find the perfect nook to enjoy your favorite pasttime. 

Episode 6: The Changeling

Shelly + Michael talk with tattoo artist Megan about the iconic Sleater Kinney album Dig Me Out as her root - one that helped solidify her lesbian leanings. We also talk about traditional tattoo symbols, pivotal years spent at Blockbuster, and the kinds of ways community connections make the difference. 

Episode 5: Dig Me Out

Join Michael + Shelly as they talk with Ryan about the James Bond franchise, the weirdest trivia Ryan knows, and celebrity spies. We take plenty of winding paths through topics of conversation, all to reveal Ryan's root. Follow along with us and check out more episodes at https://linktr.ee/yourrootsareshowingpod

Episode 4: Ironically, James Bond

Join Michael + Shelly as they talk with Anna about thrasher bluegrass, handsome childhoods, and watermelon jolly ranchers. There's even mention of a sugar shiv. It's a hoot.  

Episode 3: Watermelon Jolly Rancher

Join Shelly and Michael as we talk Omar about his root: female action heroes. We also discuss his (erroneous) dislike of The Goonies, Batgirl's apartment, his childhood in Puerto Rico, and his life now as a Chief Petty Officer.

Female Action Heroes

Join Shelly and Michael as we talk with Liz about her root: a journal. We also discuss a vampire lesbian, Abraham Lincoln, and a ballerina temptress. (ALSO. We promise Shelly's audio will be better in the future.)

The Journal

Welcome to Your Roots are Showing, the podcast where Shelly + Michael talk about being unapologetically queer, as well as the moments that got us - and our guests - to where we are. Check out our linktr.ee [https://linktr.ee/yourrootsareshowingpod]

Your Roots Are Showing