Bottomless Coffee Podcast

Are We Watching Harry Potter? - Bayleigh Ackman

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Warner Brothers is rebooting Harry Potter as a television series. Bayleigh Ackman and I both enjoy the Harry Potter universe but, given J.K. Rowling's positions on trans rights, we are reluctant to watch the new show. In this conversation Bailey and Jerome talk about the things they enjoy about the Harry Potter universe and question whether or not you can ever really separate the art from the artist.

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Two Grooms Jump the Broom - Michael Wells

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Michael Wells is the wine director for The Academy, co-owner of Haven Travel Club, and a soon to be newly wed! In this conversation we talk about how the right to gay marriage adjusted our outlook on romantic partnership and steered us towards emotional maturity.

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Michael Wells

https://www.instagram.com/michaeliwells

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Return of the Lampoon - Duane Scott Cerny

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Duane Scott Cerny is the humorist author of Vintage Confidential, Selling Dead People's Things, and the substack It's All My Fault. His upcoming book is tentatively titled Pink About That.

GUEST INFO

Duane Scott Cerny

https://duanescottcerny.substack.com/

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Minnesota Healthcare Access, A Parade of Horribles - Alex Palacios

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Alex Palacios is a community health worker and advocate for more equitable and accessible healthcare systems. In this conversation we talk about how fear of immigration authorities is leading people to delay healthcare, how past experience informed Minneapolis' resistance to the federal government, and we share our personal opinions about the current state of the United States public healthcare system.

Note - in this conversation we mistakenly refer to Hennepin County Medical Center as the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Minnesota. It is not the only one - it is the busiest one.

NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/11/nx-s1-5704221/minneapolis-doctors-warn-of-lasting-medical-effects-even-after-ice-agents-leave

BMJ: https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj.s366

MinnPost: https://www.minnpost.com/race-health-equity/2026/01/medical-residents-ice-presence-causing-public-health-crisis-constant-anxiety-that-could-become-chronic/

GUEST INFO

Alex Palacios

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Beloved Disciples (this book will make you cry) - Mario Elias

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Mario Elias' new book "Beloved Disciples" is a meditation on grief, a love letter to his Cuban upbringing, and it's sad enough to bring you to tears. Please send all sobby selfies to @kindasupermario on Instagram.

Preorder or order Beloved Disciples:

AMAZON (we might get a commission) - https://amzn.to/4usOnUI

BOOKSHOP (supports indie bookstores) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/beloved-disciples-mario-eli-769-as/a3590f165cea289f?ean=9781612943374&next=t

GUEST INFO Mario Elias is a writer, photographer, a delightful human being. His website is: https://www.kindasuper.com/

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Being Ellen, Illegal Woman - Ellie Krug

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Ellie Krug is an attorney, host of the radio show Illegal Woman, School Board Member, and the author of the new book Being Ellen.

Get your copy of Being Ellen on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cCTKue

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Minnesota Progressive Political Radio - Philip Anthony

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Philip Anthony is the host of the Minnesota based progressive political radio show - Downright Upright with Philip Anthony. The show airs on AM950 and episodes can be found at: https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/

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Philip Anthony Philip Anthony is the host of the politically-focused radio show - Downright Upright with Philip Anthony. The show airs on AM950 and episodes can be found at: https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/phil/

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Our Gay Globetrotter - Adrian Benjamin

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Adrian Benjamin is a world traveler who loves to experience different cultures and geographies. In this conversation Adrian shares some highlights from recent experiences in Italy, Portugal, and France. He also shares a bit of information about the Grand Egyptian Museum ahead of its opening in Cairo, Egypt.

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Adrian Benjamin

https://www.instagram.com/lepetitprince_de_genovia/

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Self-care for Overachievers - Tom Wheeler

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Tom Wheeler is a Realtor with HomeFound Boise, he is the President of Canyon County Pride, he is one of Realtor Magazine's Top 30 under 30, and he's getting his MBA! And yet - despite doing all that - he often presents himself as cool, calm, and collected under what must be a lot of pressure. In this conversation I ask Tom some candid questions about how is able to pursue his professional and personal goals without - you know - crashing out.

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Working with Gaga, Kesha, and other Celebs | William Ramseur aka @Ramslam

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

William Ramseur has fulfilled his lifelong dream of working with Lady Gaga! Jerome and William talk about fabricating big dresses, seeing Gaga wear something that you've made, and helicopter flights to Coachella.

https://www.williamramseur.com

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Her First Legislative Session! - Representative Bianca Virnig

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Minnesota State Legislator Bianca Virnig joined us for a conversation on her first session in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Bianca represents District 52B in Minnesota House.

Learn more about Rep Virnig at https://www.biancavirnig.com

Educating for Real Life - Amy Zsohar

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

You can send this one to your educators. I got to sit down with Dr. Amy Zsohar! Amy was named the Minnesota Board of Trustees Educator of the Year for 2023, she is a professor at Inver Hills Community College, and she is also the staff advisor for their LGBT+ Club!

What’s fun about this conversation is that Amy seems to have been named as Educator of the Year at least in part because of her “unusual” teaching methods. I asked her all about them and now I understand how what she does to educate her students can work to change our lives for the better. I loved it and I’m pretty sure your friends in education will love it too.

You Can't Ban Queer History - Zaylore Stout

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

We talk with author Zaylore Stout about the censoring of queer media and the oppression of LGBTQ+ culture. And as luck would have it - our very first episode was a celebration of Zaylore's book Our Gay History in 50 States; a book of queer history that has been targeted by anti-LGBTQ+ activists.

Zaylore is also the founder of Zaylore Stout & Associates so he is able to give us a unique perspective on book bans in America.

How to Buy a House in this Economy - Torben Berndt

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Today we’re talking about housing - specifically - how to buy some. Buying a home is one of the best things that you can do for your financial wellbeing but it isn’t as easy to buy a home now as it used to be. So we’re going to talk with loan officer Torben Berndt - NMLS 2154506 - about everything we need to know and everything we need to do - in order to buy a home.

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From MSP to Gay Paris - Adrian Benjamin

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

We’re going to enjoy a great conversation with a close personal friend - Adrian Benjamin! Adrian worked with me on my first run for office and then expatriated to France shortly thereafter. He lived there through the Paris COVID lockdowns and subsequent travel restrictions and remained there until very recently. We are catching up with him today during a visit home before his next big adventure.

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Advocates, Classmates, and Community - Inver Hills Community College LGBT+ Club

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

This episode of Bottomless Coffee Podcast was recorded live at Inver Hills Community College with their LGBT+ Club. We changed things up and asked the students to submit questions that they'd like to be asked and that led to an incredible conversation about college life, LGBT+ advocacy on campus, coming out and being outed, and things students and teachers can do to be more inclusive, and queer joy.

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QUEERSPACE Collective - Nicki Hangsleben

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Nicki is the executive director and founder of QUEERSPACE Collective. QUEERSPACE is the first mentorship program created specifically for LGBTQ+ youth in the state of Minnesota.

Learn more: https://www.queerspacecollective.org/

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Helping Health Systems Collaborate - Dr. Abiola Abu-Bakr

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Abu-Bakr is the founder of Conduit for Collaboration Consulting, LLC - a healthcare equity, innovation, and strategy consulting firm. She holds a clinical doctorate in public health nursing and combines her expertise in health justice, public health, policy, and nursing with evidence-based practice to support change management, enhance patient experiences, engage communities, promote equitable practices, and enhance health outcomes in communities both local and global.

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Hue-MAN Group - Clarence Jones

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Clarence Jones has worked for years to keep us and our communities healthy, and he continues to do so! Clarence is the Executive Director and Community Engagement Strategist of the Hue-MAN Partnership- a coalition of collaborators that strengthen community health through innovative partnerships. He is also an Adjunct Instructor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Clarence has a long list of committees, programs, and projects that he has worked on and received many local and national awards.

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Respect in the Queer Community - Dr. Ron Hunter

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Let's talk about respect! I asked people on social media to send me the names of the people that they respect - and not one person they sent was a member of the queer community!

So I had some questions. Namely: who do you respect, why do you respect them, what does your behavior look like when its directed towards people that you respect, and should there be more members of the queer community on the list of people that you respect?

I asked those questions to Dr. Ron Hunter and I think that his responses were enlightening. We previously spoke with Ron about mentorship and that episode is one of our highest rated episodes to date.

Ron is a dear friend who takes respect VERY seriously and in this conversation he challenges me about some of my thoughts on why the queer community doesn't get the respect that I think we deserve.

After the conversation you can at https://www.linkedin.com/in/RonHunterPHD.

Queer Space Preservation Hero - Charlie Paine

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Do the actions of the queer community matter as much as those of other communities? Because as a society we seem acknowledge and preserve the historic spaces of straight people far more often than we do of queer people. Why is that?

To help answer that question I flew down to Atlanta Georgia and sat down with preservationist Charlie Paine.

Charlie is a thought leader in the queer preservation movement and his insights have changed the way that I look at and value our queer spaces. Enjoy!

Who Gets to be Queer? Exploring Love, Relationships, and Identity - Simon Goettl

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

I caught up with Simon as he was going through a change in his life. Just getting out of a throuple. Trying to move forward in his career. And really in the midst of figuring out who he is and what will set his life up for long-term happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment. I think that a lot of the queer community in this same space, this same place and the process of trying to break through and get to where you want to BE makes for a conversation that I think you’ll enjoy.

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Around the Sun - Brad Forenza

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This is a conversation that you'll come back to again and again. In this episode of Bottomless Coffee Podcast Jerome and guest Brad Forenza explore the intersection of human connection, avian homicide, and the creative arts. And unless I miss my guess - they also become friends!

Around the Sun is a scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare. Whether consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.” The series was created by Brad Forenza, and produced via remote technology throughout the pandemic, and onward.

Check out Around the Sun: https://www.aroundthesunpodcast.com

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Jacked and Stacked - Jonathan Thomas

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Funny man Jonathan Thomas is back!

We last saw Jonathan in our Tall, Dark, and Homosexual episode. Since then his comedic repertoire has grown, he's explored more avenues for his comedy and creativity, and he also appears to be coming for my gig!

In this episode the tables are turned and Jonathan gets to ask Jerome a few questions. We think you'll enjoy the answers.

Follow Jonathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjthomas_

Subscribe to Jonathan's substack: https://jonathanjthomas.substack.com

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Make Friends Who Don't Look Like You - Ehren Minkema

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Ehren Minkema is an advocate for and passionate member of the LGBT community. He is also the host of the podcast Bop or Flop!

In this loosely structured conversation two cis-gay men talk through how they can be better allies to the trans community. We also include concrete steps that everyone can take to be better allies themselves.

If you are a member of the trans community and would like the opportunity to join the podcast then please email jerome@bottomlesscoffeeshow.com

Ehren previously appeared on the episode Billionaire Tears.

Resources:

Gender Revolution Documentary: https://fb.watch/ltK5y4-Uoh/ (also on Disney+)

Gender identity for beginners: https://www.amnesty.org.uk/LGBTQ-equality/gender-identity-beginners-guide-trans-allies#

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Adrian in Paris - Adrian Benjamin

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Meet Adrian!

Do you ever feel like your growth has stunted but you're not sure what you need to change to get your growth back on track? Adrian Benjamin was lucky enough to find a way to pursue his personal growth at a time when he was feeling stagnant. In this conversation we talk through Adrian's dramatic decision to leave his family and career behind and move from the United States to Paris, France - and the personal growth that has accompanied that decision.

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The Gay Leadership Dude - Dr. Steve Yacovelli

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Dr. Steve Yacovelli s an award-winning author, speaker, and catalyst for inclusive leadership in and out of the workplace.

He's an entrepreneur, having founded TopDog Learning Group, LLC in 2008, and a thought leader in leadership, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and change management.

Oh, and he likes dogs, too!

In this conversation Jerome and Steve talk through how we can be the best leaders that we can be, including:

What LGBTQ leadership development looks like now in most workplaces vs what I should look like,
What about the LGBTQ community necessitates culturally specific leadership development, and
Dr. Yacovelli's book - Pride Leadership

Get a free copy of Pride Leadership*: https://topdoglearning.learnworlds.com/course/pride-2023

*must order by June 30, 2023, customer pays shipping cost, and ship-to address must be in the United States.

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Aging with Finesse - Dr. Mary Flett

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Like it or not, we're all getting older. But are we setting our future selves up for joy and agency in our later years? In this episode of Bottomless Coffee Podcast we have a funny and educational conversation with author and clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Flett about aging with finesse and grace.

The Next Ralph Lauren - Yvann Filipczak

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500

You know that I love supporting an ambitious friend! In this episode we talk with fashion designer Yvann Filipczak about how growing up near the sea in France, studying fashion in New York, and networking with other creatives in Atlanta have informed his eponymous label Yvann.

Learn more at https://www.yvannfilipczak.com/

Selling Dead People's Things - Duane Cerny

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

I was a little worried about this one!

Selling Dead People's Things is the name of the bestselling memoir by Duane Cerny. In our conversation Duane shares stories of weird Indiana basements and steamy Mad Men-style romance. You'll love it!

When he's not raising eyebrows with his books, Duane works as the co-owner of Chicago's Broadway Antique Market - selling vintage items and rare finds.

Learn more at https://sellingdeadpeoplesthings.com/

Fleeing Red States - Texas Pride Realty - Bob McCranie

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The overturning of Roe vs Wade and the anti-LGBTQ sentiment that has gripped many Republican-controlled state legislatures has made Red states unattractive to many people. In fact, so many people are leaving Red states that well connected real estate agents are in high demand.

Bob McCranie is the owner of the diversity-centric real estate company Texas Pride Realty Group, the founder of Carrollton Pride in Carrollton Texas, and the creator of FleeRedStates.com.

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Celebrity Fashion Designer - William Ramseur

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered about the path that brings people to celebrity fashion design? In this episode we talk with William Ramseur, a designer who has worked on projects for big names like: Bruno Mars, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, and Jonas.

Within a month of graduating from design school, William was being called on to design for well known brands. But - as we talk about in the episode - this isn't some overnight success story. It has taken years of education, balancing work and romance, and overcoming imposter syndrome for William to get to where he is today.

See more of William's designs and contact him for professional inquiries: https://www.williamramseur.com

Connect with William on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramslam

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Your Healing Rhythm - Jerome Evans - What Happened to You, Chapter 2

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We're working through Chapter 2 of What Happened to You and the topic is Seeking Balance. This chapter further focuses on how we move ourselves from feeling bad to feeling good, or - in the language of the book - from being disregulated to being regulated. The actions that we take to move ourselves into a regulated state matter because the the things that make us feel good - or regulated - are not always the things that will help us to thrive. In fact, if we have experienced trauma then the things that make us feel regulated might actually be bad for us. In this episode we talk through how the work of cutting out actions that make us feel regulated but keep us from thriving is the work that helps us to heal.

We Need to Talk About Money - Derek Grahn

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Who taught you what to do with your money? Today we're talking with Derek Grahn about financial literacy, the knowledge that we need in order to make important financial decisions. Derek is a Business Education Teacher, Adjunct Professor, Small Business Owner, and - as you'll hear in this episode - a straight up knowledge dropper!

Our Policy, Political, and Partisanship Puzzle - Troy Haugen

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Many Americans are reckoning with the fact that policy, politics, and partisanship can impact them on the most fundamental level and they're asking two questions. How did we get here and how do we fix this?

In this conversation, I talk with Minnesota Education Policy Fellowship leader Troy Haugen as he walks us through the interaction of policy, politics, and partisanship at the intersection of our lives: including bodily autonomy, education, and our fundamental civil liberties.

Vaccine Equity - Dr. Nathan Chomilo - Bottomless Coffee with Jerome

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Guest Dr. Nathan Chomilo is the former director of vaccine equity for the Minnesota Department of Health. Dr. Chomilo sat down with Jerome to discuss how health officials at the highest levels decided who would get first access to the COVID-19 vaccine when it was still in short supply.

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Brains and Trauma and Us, Oh my! - Jerome Evans - What Happened to You Chapter 1

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode we work through Chapter 1 of What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry.

We explore the intersection of our brains, how our brains process information, and how traumatic events can stick with us long after the circumstances surrounding those events have passed.

Dr. Perry Brain Triangle

Trauma Informed Podcast - What Happened to You: Introduction

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

It's time to level up! As we work to deepen our conversations with our friends, family, and community - it's important to consider the experiences that other people are bringing into the conversation with them. As the host of Bottomless Coffee, I want to be able to bring in a trauma-informed approach to every conversation that calls for it. So - I turned to Oprah.

Oprah Winfrey partnered with brain development and trauma expert Dr. Bruce D. Perry to write What Happened to You? A book that works to shift the way that we think about people who have experienced trauma.

We will work through the book and reflect on its lessons. And by the end, we will all know more about trauma, how it might manifest in our networks, and how we can help to heal the trauma within ourselves and help others resolve the trauma that they carry within themselves.

Happy Talks - Christian Ross

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Christian Ross is the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Talks - a company that supports caregivers and older adults! In today's conversation we talk about how Christian identified the need for caring, personalized, support for aging adults and how Happy Talks helps to fill that need.

Visit Happy Talks!

https://www.happytalks.co

Shots in Shops - Teto Wilson and Kelly Robinson - Bottomless Coffee with Jerome

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Guests Teto Wilson of Wilson Image Barbers & Styles and Kelly Robinson of Messianic Care talk about how their passion for helping their community has led to a long running and very successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

Visit Wilson's Image Barbers and Stylists:

2126 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Learn more about Kelly's work:

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/stories/nurses.html

Gender-FULL Fashion Design - Lucas Stowe

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Lucas Stowe is a fashion designer who is pulling double duty - first as the founder and artistic director of label Lucas Stowe and also as a designer for big name footwear companies. He previously worked for ALDO Shoes and currently designs for Steve Madden in New York.

Through his label, Lucas advocates for gender-full fashion. A celebration of all genders through fashion.

Visit Lucas' Website: http://lucasstowebrand.com/

See Lucas' Designs on Instagram: @LucasStoweBrand

Follow Lucas on Instagrama: @LucasStowe

Raising Awareness - Devin Neilson

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We're getting personal today! Devin Neilson is a performer and advocate for colorectal health. His journey to advocacy began when his sister was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a young age. In our conversation, Devin shares his love for his sister and his candor really brings home the unfortunate realities that can accompany colorectal cancer.

Devin was suggested as a guest by Cheeky Charity. Learn more about preventative screenings for colorectal cancer at www.CheekyCharity.org.

Spring Update - Jerome Evans

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

We're making a few updates to deliver a more consistent experience across Bottomless Coffee with Jerome and Bottomless Coffee Podcast.

First, we'll now be shipping microphones to guests at our own expense so that they can sound their best!

Second, Patreon funds will now be used to platform otherwise unsponsored organizations onto the show!

And third, we will be updating our presence on Patreon to better grow the community.

Tall, Dark, & Homosexual - Jonathan Thomas

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Jonathan Thomas is a big-law attorney turned "aspiring" stand-up comedian. In our conversation we talk through the experiences that led Jonathan to leave big-law life, jokes that are too magical to explain, and his autobiographical approach to humor.

Find Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanjthomas3

Find Jonathan on Twitter: @jonathanjthomas3

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#MarchYourButt - Cheeky Charity

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500

On this special episode of Bottomless Coffee Podcast we're talking about butts with David Russo, the founder of Cheeky Charity and the #MarchYourButt movement!

Okay, more specifically, we're talking about the importance of preventative screenings for colorectal cancer. Many of us have delayed routine physicals and doctor recommended screenings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is leading to a rise in incidents of late detection for serious issues.

With Cheeky Charity, David is determined to leveraging the shock value of cheeky images to help raise awareness for this important issue.

To see more of Cheeky Charity, check them out on Instagram

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Hiring Revolution - Team Dynamics - Bottomless Coffee with Jerome Episode 2

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

This is the second episode of our TV show - Bottomless Coffee with Jerome!

Team Dynamics drops by for a conversation on their new book Hiring Revolution: A Guide to Disrupt Racism and Sexism in Hiring!

About Team Dynamics:

Team Dynamics is an LGBTQ+, People of Color and woman-owned company that helps people and employers meet their diversity, equity and inclusion goals. We are focused on helping leaders and workplaces live up to their potential through intentional and meaningful culture change.

Too many American workers report disliking their job, their boss, their organizational culture as a whole, particularly after navigating the co-occurring crises of a global pandemic and civil uprisings for racial and gender justice. We can and must do better if we are going to create the workplaces we need to innovate and make lasting impacts.

Learn more about Team Dynamics:

https://www.teamdynamicsmn.com

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https://hiringrevolutionbook.com

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LGBTQ Housing Discrimination - Tom Wheeler - The Wheeler Group, HomeFound Boise

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Finding a decent place is one of the drivers of our health and success. But for a long time access to some housing was kept as a privilege for a certain few. In today's conversation we talk with Tom Wheeler of The Wheeler Group and HomeFound Boise about LGBTQ discrimination in housing. Tom is in the unique position of working in two real estate markets, Minnesota and Idaho. In his work, Tom has noticed that the legal protections that exist statewide in Minnesota are only present at the county level in Idaho. That has led to overt and implicit discrimination against LGBTQ people in Idaho.

Tom advocates for increased LGBTQ protections in Idaho and works to educate his peers in the industry about the biases that they may be bringing into their businesses.

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Ormsby Farms - Cayce Guest

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our guest for this episode is YouTuber and homesteader Cayce Guest of Being Cayce and Ormsby Farms!

We talk about what it takes to build a business, the values that you bring into it, and the weird circumstances that inevitably develop as you begin to see a little success. Cayce deftly balances being hilarious about some aspects of his businesses while still demonstrating that he takes the success of his businesses very seriously. This is a fun episode with some good insights for future business owners. Enjoy!

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The Art of Reconnecting - Nakeisha Daniel

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Just because you've lost touch with someone, doesn't mean that you can't reconnect with them. In fact, reconnecting and staying connected with friends has a profoundly positive impact on our mental health. You'll be able to hear that in this episode.

In this conversation I reconnect with my friend Nakeisha Daniel. Actor. Director. Choreographer. Educator. And Assistant Professor of African American Theater & Performance at The College of Charleston.

We laugh, talk through our lengthy friendship, and catch-up on how life has changed since COVID-19. And at the same time, we model how easy it is to reconnect with people that you may have lost touch with. Give this episode a listen and then reach out to someone that you haven't chatted with in a while. I bet that you'll find your conversation with your friend as enriching as I found my conversation with mine.

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Our Gay History in 50 States - Zaylore Stout

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500

This is the audio from Episode 1 of Bottomless Coffee with Jerome!

Zaylore Stout is the award winning author of Our Gay History in 50 States and the founder of the law firm Zaylore Stout and Associates. During our conversation Zaylore walks us through the opposition that he overcame as a young man advocating for black history in California schools, discusses the care and intent that went into choosing which stories would go into this book, and we talk through how important it is to a culture that communities know their own history.

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Spencer Scott - Climate Hope and Change

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Hey all! I think that this conversation will really brighten up your day! Which is kind of a feat since the topic of this episode is climate change and my mind generally goes to a dark place when I'm thinking about that subject. So big credit goes to our guest Spencer Scott for radiating climate optimism during our conversation and for painting a picture of a more regenerative and equitable future that is worth fighting for and worth hoping for.

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Keep Calm and Stay Connected - Yevgeniy Izrayelit

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Today we are talking about maintaining relationships with Yevgeniy Izrayelit. In this conversation we follow the many twists and turns of Yevgeniy's professional journey and the relationships that helped get him to where he is today. Yevgeniy's story is one example of maintaining familial and professional relationships over time and eventually leveraging those relationships for his professional benefit.

And personal professional advancement is certainly one way to exert the power that comes with connection. But this IS Bottomless Coffee and - to the extent that we are concerned about bettering our families, friend groups, or communities - I hope that we remember that connection and relationships can be leveraged to help effect that change as well as for benefitting ourselves.

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Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Bottomless Coffee Podcast is back! We're in a new location, there's a new voice on the track (despite my best efforts), and we've got a tv show!

Intermission - Jerome Evans

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this special episode of Bottomless Coffee Podcast we briefly celebrate how far we've come in 20 short episodes and then we chart our course for future growth.

Do You Trust Yourself - Ali Phillips

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Do you trust yourself?

Our guest today is Embodied Leadership Coach Ali Phillips and when she said that she wanted to talk about trusting yourself I ended up spending SO MUCH time wondering whether I trust myself or not. I'm pretty sure that I do but, how to I know... you know?

Well, suffice to say, in this conversation Ali and I lean into questions of and the links between trust and values and mindfulness and feedback and a lot more. It's a rich conversation that I hope will leave you thinking about things in a new way.

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Ok - do we trust ourselves? Let's find out!

When the Growing Gets Tough, the Tough Keep Growing

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Today on Bottomless Coffee we're talking with Rae Hunter. Rae is thisssss close to securing her PHd from Emory University despite having to overcome outright adversity, outright racism, and a form of imposter syndrome. In our conversation we discuss how Rae has had to leverage resilience, strategic thinking, and self-care to achieve her goal of becoming a scientist.

Do You Feel American? - Nick Pasquariello

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Born in the United States, a few years ago Nick Pasquariello left the United States to eventually become both a U.S. and Australian citizen. In this episode we talk with Nick about what it means to be an American, how America is viewed by other countries, and the politics and policies that make Australia an attractive place for an American to live.

Caring for Our Caregivers - Aisha Adkins

Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Aisha Adkins is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant who is passionate about building an equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive public health and care infrastructure using media, storytelling, and culture and policy change. She earned her Master’s of Public Administration and Nonprofit Professional certificate on the Nonprofit Management Track with an individual concentration in Public Health and Sociology from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 2020.

She recently joined Love Labor Project as Co-Executive Director following the merger with Our Turn 2 Care, which will become a sector of LLP continuing OT2C’s mission to connect marginalized millennial caregivers to information, resources, and each other. Aisha is also the Constituency Organizer for Caring Across Generations, organizing family caregivers, older adults, and persons with disabilities to collectively transform the way care is given, received, and viewed in the U.S.

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Coffee Story: The Responsible Roaster - Josh Holt

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Hi, it's Jerome and today we're going to talk about sustainability AND coffee! That's so perfect for us! This conversation is with Josh Holt from Coffee Story, a London based specialty coffee roaster that's woven sustainable practices and sustainable thinking into their business model. For more information on Coffee Story you should absolutely check out their website at CoffeeStory.uk.

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Anti-Hate Political Activism - Dalia Grinfeld

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

One of the major keys to create change within your sphere is organization. And when you couple passion with organization, very little can get in your way. Our guest for this episode is Dalia Grinfeld, Assistant Director for European Affairs for the Anti-defamation League. Dalia is passionate about empowering Jewish communities and organizes to promote a more equitable society for all.

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The Antiracist Agenda - Colin Gillens, ft. Brendan Phillips

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

This episode is a powerful one. Our guest Colin Gillens is incredibly vulnerable in sharing shares his thoughts on past racist actions that he has experienced, racist systems that he has navigated, and the antiracist practices that he believes could help create a more equitable America.

Co-host Brendan Phillips also returns for this very special episode. Together, Jerome and Brendan explore the practice of antiracism and Brendan gets quizzed for on how he'd respond differently in past situations if he'd been practicing antiracism at the time.

You don't want to miss this one.

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The Unexpected Consequences of your Great Expectations - Simon Goettl

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Expectations are tricky things, and we deal with them every day in the systems we create - community expectations, religious expectations, and expectations with friends and acquaintances. In a relationship with your spouse, expectations help to reinforce the system your household relies on to conduct its business. You expect that the bills will be paid, you expect that the dog will be walked, and so on. But as a lot of parents know, when you place those same expectations on children who don't have a say in how the system runs - it can lead to problems. So think about those community expectations, religious expectations, and the systems they create. Who had a seat at the table in creating those expectations? And as a result - what consequences do we now live with?

Today we're having a conversation with Simon Goettl about how personal, familial, and societal expectations intersect - and how those expectations can contribute to resentment in some cases, and to success in others.

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Grandma's Tattoo Shop - Mike Welch

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

From a graffiti artist with warrants out for his arrest to a community leader and business owner - Mike Welch of Nokomis Tattoo is no angel, but he understands the importance of cultivating community, supporting your local businesses, and helping others when you're able to do so.

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We Need a Plan(ner) - Ryan Colburn

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Today we're talking with city planner Ryan Colburn about racism and environmentalism within the context of city planning. After this conversation - I no longer look at the cities that I call home the same way. So much of the segregation that we live with and the environmental costs that we continue to pay are the result of bad community planning. In this conversation we talk about the mistakes that planners made in the past and planning for a better future.

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The Artist is Resilient - Ty Autry

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

What makes a person resilient? How have the circumstances in your life contributed to your abundance of - or lack of - resilience? In this conversation we talk with artist Ty Autry about the different forms that resilience can take over the course of your life and resilience strategies to help you through even the toughest times. Ty is a performer, an entrepreneur, and a survivor of gay conversion therapy.

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The Jolly Green Journey - Alice Tang, ft. Rachel Austin

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Environmentalism can be overwhelming if you're not careful! In this episode of Bottomless Coffee Jerome and special guest host Rachel Austin chat with Alice Tang about contemporary environmentalist practices and the responsibilities that producers have to be better stewards of our shared environment.

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How to Wear Your Voice - Cal Jerrod, ft. Alex Palacios

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

What do you find at the intersection of style and your most authentic self? Our guest Cal Jerrod recently launched SOLOMON by Cal Jerrod to help people discover their own answer to that question. Cal works to help people shape their style through a process that calls to clients' self awareness and their ability to wear their voice through their style.

Special thanks to our first guest host - Alex Palacios!

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The Good Mentor - Dr. Ron Hunter

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode Jerome talks with Dr. Ron Hunter about mentorship. And, lucky us, Dr. Hunter proves to be a measured, calming, rational, insightful guest. Regarding mentorship in particular, it's clear from the conversation that he has a deep appreciation and understanding and respect for what mentorship MEANS in its most nuanced definition, and for the responsibilities that accompany that mentor-mentee relationship.

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The Small Business Social Dilemma - Paul Brooks

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Social media can be an exhausting, draining tool. But does it have to be? In this episode of Bottomless Coffee we talk with marketer and Realtor Paul Brooks about how using social media impacts his business and his mental health. Then, because we just can't help but be positive, we talk about the best ways to use social media to promote the things that you like and how to make sure that you're not using social media to promote the things that you don't like.

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Who Gets to Dance? - Michael Wells, Brendan Phillips

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On today's episode Brendan and Jerome have a conversation with performing artist and choreographer Michael Wells about how we, as a society, think about art, how we treat artists, and why artists put up with they way that they are viewed and the way that they are treated.

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Billionaire Tears - Ehren Minkema

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Let's talk about bridging political and ideological division. Our guest Ehren Minkema is someone who used to identify as someone with a conservative ideology and now he identifies as a proud, billionaire tears coffee cup owning progressive. In this episode of Bottomless Coffee, Ehren is going to share his ideological journey with us. We're going to examine what he believed and when. And then we'll explore the things that caused Ehren to either stick with or turn away from the ideology that he held at the time.

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Love Labor Project - Rachel Austin, Brendan Philips

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Most of us never think about caregiving before we become caregivers ourselves. But when it happens - when you become a caregiver - your life totally changes. And because so few people who aren't caregivers really think about caregiving - your new life as a caregiver can be a lonely one.

Our guest today - Rachel Austin - is changing that. Rachel founded the Love Labor Project to connect caregivers - especially young caregivers - so that they can be emotionally supported by people who understand what they're going through. You can connect to the love labor project on instagram. They are @lovelaborproject.

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A Conspiracy of Service - Alex Palacios, Brendan Phillips

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first episode of Bottomless Coffee! We are building a community of people who believe that the world can be a better place and who are willing to do a little work to get it there. In this episode Jerome Evans and Brendan Phillips converse with trans politician and person of color, Alex Palacios.

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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Bottomless Coffee! We're building a community that is dedicated to the idea that a lot of people working to improve their sphere of influence will lead to a better world for all of us. On this podcast we'll be conversing with people at various stages of the changemaker journey. From politicians and nonprofit founders to people who are just realizing that they too can make a difference - the conversations are fascinating. To learn more about the Bottomless Coffee community and for links to the YouTube videos of the conversations - please go to BottomlessCoffeePodcast.com.