Othered

#61: "Loving Others" Documentary Debrief

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb, Sarah, and Producer Logan sit down to debrief on their experiences creating the upcoming limited series documentary podcast, "Loving Others".

About the Show: Othered is the podcast dedicated to accessible activism for othered communities! This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they navigate what it really means to be “othered”. For more information, visit UploadCR.com/othered.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#60: An In-Depth Look at Cedar Rapids Pride (ft. Corey Jacobson of CR Pride)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Corey Jacobson, President of CR Pride, to discuss the inner workings of the notable nonprofit, pride month, celebrating in Cedar Rapids and Iowa, and the BEST parts about being gay.

Learn more about CR Pride and get involved by visiting https://crprideia.com/

Note: This episode's release was delayed due to technical difficulties during post-production. Please accept our sincere apologies.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#59: Hungry Hungry Hippos

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Warning: Sarah calls this episode "the perfect balance between fun and informative". Logan calls it "extremely NSFW".

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah discuss their evolving relationships with sex, Sarah explains the Kendrick/Drake situation to Caleb, and Sarah decides she needs a Hungry Hungry Hippo in her life.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#58: Becoming Your Own Super Hero (ft. Tomi Trembath)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Tomi Trembath, fellow podcaster and founder of Keymaster Collective, an umbrella for Tomi's podcasts, comics, and other artistic collaborations. Tomi shares insight on her personal journey as a trans creative including creating spaces for herself. This is particularly evident in a special episode of Tomi's Giant Sized Violence podcast titled "It's Morphin' Time: On Losing Your Heroes and Trans-forming Yourself Through Power Rangers".

You can find that episode and all of Tomi's work at https://keymastercollective.com/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#57: An Inside Look at Local Government (ft. Aime Wichtendahl)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:15:00 -0500

On Today’s Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Aime Wichtendahl, a Hiawatha City Council member who is Iowa's first openly transgender elected official.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#56: Community (People Who Need People)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah shares her thoughts on the hit show Baby Reindeer and Caleb reflects on how Ru Paul's Drag Race influenced him as he came out before they both dig into the idea of community, including what defines and unifies a community as well as why finding community can be so challenging in today's age.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#55: Code-Switching

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: An experience Caleb had that left him feeling hurt and angry sparks a discussion around Code-Switching and inviting your younger self to heal.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#54: Shoutout to Kyle (ft. Dr. Tamara Marcus)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down for an extended conversation with Dr. Tamara Marcus, who previously served as Linn County’s first sustainability director and now is the owner of Empowered Solutions Collective, an organization furthering collaborative solutions to environmental and social justice challenges faced by our community.

Learn more about Empowered Solutions Collective at https://www.empoweredsolutionscollective.com/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#53: Creating Spaces

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb, Sarah, and Producer Logan discuss the reclamation of racially-charged language before using Sarah's Yoga for People of Color class as a launchpad for a discussion around creating spaces for othered people.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#52: A Conversation on Diversity (ft. Hemie Collier. Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life at Cornell College)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down and talk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity with Hemie Collier, Senior Diversity Officer and Director of Intercultural Life at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#51: Dating, Books, and Restraining Orders Against Hugs

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: In this casual hangout episode designed only for Caleb and Sarah's true fans, the hosts chat about a variety of topics while also teasing an upcoming major project!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#50: An Exploration of Death (ft. Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:00 -0500

Thank you for supporting 50 episodes of Othered!

NOTE: This episode contains extensive discussions on death and related topics. Please use discretion when choosing to listen to this episode. Additional resources listed below.

On Today's Episode: After a brief celebration in honor of their 50th episode, Caleb and Sarah welcome in special guest Kimberly Jaeger-Arjes, a certified yoga instructor and death doula, to discuss her work in guiding others through death and explore the idea of how analyzing our future dying can inform our lives.

If you are in need of help, you can reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#49: Black History Month

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up and discuss black representation in films before diving into the topic of Black History Month. Why isn't anyone talking about it this year? Who are some black artists and authors that we can celebrate? Why can't Caleb remember when Martin Luther King Jr. Day is?!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#48: Regenerative Food (ft. Mari Hunt Wassink of Black Earth Gardens)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: After some brief catching-up and shenanigans, Caleb and Sarah chat with Mari Hunt Wassink, the driving force behind Black Earth Gardens. Black Earth Gardens is a regenerative farm growing produce to increase justice in our community. Mari shares how she worked her way into this opportunity, what food deserts and food sustainability actually mean, and what the future holds for food accessibility.

Learn more about Black Earth Gardens (and consider joining their CSA) at https://www.facebook.com/blackearthgardens

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#47: Self-Reflection

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb do a little self-reflection and discuss fear, and how it relates to sobriety.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#46: Spa Day (ft. Baili Sweeney & Kortney Chaney)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb sit down with spa specialists Baili Sweeney and Kortney Chaney to take a look at how spas can be both therapeutic and medicinal.

Learn more about Baili and Kortney at The Sanctuary Spa, or Ritual Med Boutique.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#45: Yoga and Activism (ft. Zaria James)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Our dynamic duo of hosts sit down with Zaria James, a fantastic area Yoga and Dharma instructor. The group discuss yoga, activism, and Zaria's approach to spiritual connection and healing through yoga.

Learn more about Zaria at Introspectionyoga.com or on Instagram at @Zariajamesyoga. You can also find Zaria at Harmony Fest 2024.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#44: Confidence and Authenticity (ft. Angelica Vannatta)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Angelica Vannatta, Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement for United Way of East Central Iowa. Angelica shares how her work and her passion for others drives her to volunteer and create space for others, Sarah and Angelica reflect on their shared past time of throwing tires around, Angelica shares some insight into how she finds confidence in her authenticity, and the group discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers*.

*Recorded before the Steelers lost this past weekend...

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#43: Why the New Year is Like Childbirth (Live from Caleb's House)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: The Upload Media Studios are undergoing a major change, so Sarah and Caleb are recording at Caleb's house this week! The group reflects "like masochists" and explores their goals and framework for approaching 2024.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#42: For Amanda

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up and share some personal stories before exploring their relationships with mental health professionals.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#41: Recovery (ft. Deb and Rod Courtney of the CRUSH of Iowa Recovery Community Center)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are joined by Deb and Rod Courtney, Assistant Director and Executive Director of the CRUSH of Iowa Recovery Community Center, respectively. Deb and Rod share the heartfelt story of their's son's battle with addiction and how it became the spark behind launching CRUSH as a drop-in center. The group also digs into what exactly recovery centers do and share advice on how to support your loved ones who may be struggling.

Learn more about CRUSH of Iowa (and consider volunteering!) at https://www.crushofiowa.com/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#40: Social Justice (ft. Mariam "Mimi" Daoud with Advocates for Social Justice)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are joined by Mimi Daoud, Board Member of Advocates for Social Justice and SA Survivor Advocate with the Riverview Center, to discuss current social issues including Antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Connect with Mimi at https://www.instagram.com/mimidaoud/

Learn more about Advocates for Social Justice at https://www.asjblm.org/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#39: We're Back - Sobriety and Lawns

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are back in the studio for another unhinged mess, but manage to get into some fun topics regarding Sobriety, Lawns, Producer Craig, and Kelly Clarkson.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

Interlude: Talk to Us!

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Caleb and Sarah will be back next week and they want to talk to you! Tell us something you want to talk about - your dating life, your place in your community, anything at all - by sending us a DM over on the Othered Instagram page and we may just chat about it on the show!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

Revisiting: New Year's Resolutions

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are off this week but this cold season has us nostalgic, so we're revisiting our 2021 episode, "New Year's Resolutions". Join us for this look at the past before we reflect on Caleb and Sarah's growth in next week's episode.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#38: The Space for Transformation (ft. Amanda Campbell and Courtney Pennel, Tire Trained)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah catch up before welcoming Amanda Campbell and Courtney Pennel to the show. Amanda is the owner and CEO of Tire Trained, LLC, the space for people of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life to experience a lifestyle transformation that works for them.

Learn more about Tire Trained at https://www.tiretrained.com/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#37: When Someone Others You, Forgiveness, Sexy Calendars

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah dig deep into when other people subtly other them, particularly in conversation, as well as exploring addiction, forgiving others and yourself, and lots of other nonsense.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#36: Talking About Potholes (ft. David Maier, Candidate for City Council at Large)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are back to work in this week's episode, this time sitting down with David Maier, Candidate for Cedar Rapids City Council at Large. David discusses his experience running for local office as an openly gay man and shares some of the joys and adversities he has experienced so far.

Learn more about David and his campaign over on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/David-Maier-for-Cedar-Rapids-City-Council-100095328523332/

Note: One of the goals of Othered is to elevate the stories and voices of those who are "othered" in our community and a political candidate's presence on the show should not be taken as an official endorsement. We invite all listeners to do their own research and vote in their local elections. You can learn more about elections in Linn County here: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/157/Election-Services

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#35: what is this?

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We don't know how to describe this episode. If you like listening to Sarah and Caleb laugh for an hour, then this one is for you.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#34: Combating the Stigmas (ft. Cat Cantrill of The Heart Agency)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah are always looking for love, so this week they sit down with Cat Cantrill, the founder and matchmaker behind The Heart Agency, a Cedar Rapids-based matchmaking service. Cat is not only Iowa's only matchmaker and singles agency, but is also the host of the Dear Matchmaker podcast.

Learn more about Cat and The Heart Agency at https://theheartagency.com/

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#33: Soft Girl Era (ft. Briana Smallwood)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with local entrepreneur Briana Smallwood, most notable for being the founder of Vivian's Soul Food. Briana shares an inside look into the story of Vivian's on the show, including what it's like to close up shop on a dream. The group also discusses self-healing, the warped standards within marriages, Briana's fitness journey, and why she's currently in her "Soft Girl Era".

On Briana Smallwood: Briana is an entrepreneur in Cedar Rapids, Iowa known for her work with Vivian's Soul Food, though she has more projects on the horizon. Most importantly, Briana has the personal mission of making sure that her two young daughters never understand the word "limit."

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#32: This American Ex-Wife (ft. Lyz Lenz)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with celebrated local author Lyz Lenz to talk about her personal journey from religious camps to feminist writing as well as her upcoming book, This American Ex-Wife.

On Lyz Lenz: Lyz’s writing has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Washington Post, the Columbia Journalism Review, The New York Times, Pacific Standard, and others. Lyz received her MFA in creative writing from Lesley University. She lives in Iowa with her two kids and two dogs and one cat. She write’s a regular newsletter, Men Yell At Me, where she explores the intersection of politics and our bodies in red state America.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#31: Sarah's Sex Playlist and Bruce Springsteen

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: The sexpisode! Caleb and Sarah discuss their personal relationships to sex, sing along to Bruce Springsteen, and Sarah opens up about her sex playlist.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#30: Real Talk on Therapy (+ Sarah's "Insensitive" Moment)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah brings a song for show and tell before the duo dig into their personal journey's with therapy and what therapy means to the world today.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#29: More Capacity to Live, Laugh, and Love (+ Karaoke!)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah reflect on their Season 1 episode "Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)" and how their lives have changed in the last year. The duo also share a lot of laughs, get a little inappropriate, and maybe even sing a little.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

Revisiting: Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We're taking a trip down memory lane by re-releasing "Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)", an episode released during Season 1 in April of 2022. Make sure to listen to this episode and then join us next week as we dig into how our lives and perspectives have changed since we recorded this episode over a year ago.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#28: Yoga, Mental Health, and Celine Dion

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah do a mental health check-in, discuss how yoga has changed their lives, and get a little silly while singing.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#27: Iowa Politics

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah chat about AI and books before diving into the current state of Iowa Politics, including Governor Kim Reynolds' new 6-week abortion ban that has been signed into law.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#26: Being Betters (ft. Anthony Betters)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah dig into social media (should we be using Threads?) and self-care before they are joined by Anthony Betters, Community Engagement Manager for NewBoCo. Anthony shares his experiences as a black man working to connect with people in the community as well as who he is as a person, including his Gift of Gab, his relationship with alcohol, and the lessons he shares with his multi-cultural family.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#25: Tokenism

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah settle in for some real talk about the social acceptance of genders and sexual orientations as well as the ways in which they navigate being assigned the "Token" role. Sarah also apparently hates Barbara Streisand and the duo feel the need to share with everyone that they're not engaged.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#24: Mental Health and Loving Yourself (ft. Dr. Candyce Briggs)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah are joined by Dr. Candyce Briggs, an experienced therapist with over 10 years of professional practice in mental health and therapeutic services. After a brief catch-up between Caleb "Name Drop" Scales and Sarah "Quentin Tarantino" Van Cleve, the group digs into self-healing, the barriers to mental health services, and what Candyce hopes to share with the world.

Learn more and connect with Candyce on Instagram.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#23: Drugs and Sobriety

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of drugs and other substance-related topics. Please take care when listening to this episode.

On Today's Episode: Hosts Caleb and Sarah talk about their personal relationship with substances, their journeys with sobriety, mushroom adventures, and additional hurdles they and their communities face with drugs being “othered”.

Struggling with drugs or addiction? Find resources here: www.linncountyiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9144/Substance-Misuse-PDF

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#22: The Show Must Go On (ft. Cavan Hallman of Mirrorbox Theatre)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On today's episode, hosts Sarah Van Cleve and Caleb Scales are joined by the owner/founder of Mirrorbox Theatre, Cavan Hallman. Tune in to hear how they are able to use their "stage" to make a difference in their communities and how Mirrorbox kept live theatre alive and thriving in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Learn more about Mirrorbox Theatre at mirrorboxtheatre.com.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#21: Family, Feelings, and the Fallout

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On today’s episode of Othered, hosts Sarah Van Cleve and Caleb Scales (joined today by producer Robin G) discuss realizing the issues within your own family. What does it mean to be a good person? Join us this week for a deeper dive with your favorite hosts on some of their not so favorite topics.

If you need help or someone to talk to, consider The Trevor Project: call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#20: A Conversation with Sarah Driscoll

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:01:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah sit down with Sarah Driscoll, a trusted friend and owner of Breathing Room Yoga where Caleb and Sarah both teach and practice. It's a heartfelt and insightful conversation that goes places that may surprise you.

Learn more about Breathing Room Yoga at breathingroomyoga.net.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#19: We're Back! (Season 2 Premiere)

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

We're back and better than ever!

Season 2 of Othered is here, and in today's episode, Caleb and Sarah are digging into where they're at now. A lot has changed for them since Season 1 ended, and they chat about their lives, their feelings, and their hopes for Season 2 of this show.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

Trailer - Othered Season 2

Upload Media Group, LLC — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to Othered! Season 2 will be bigger and better than ever, and we can't wait to share it with you! Season 2 premieres on June 15th, but Upload+ subscribers can hear the first two episodes starting today! Learn more at UploadCR.com/plus.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the Upload Media Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit UploadCR.com.

#18: Season One Finale & Debrief

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb and Sarah have reached the end of Season One of Othered! They revisit some of their favorite moments, things they've learned, and make a commitment to Season Two.

Want to help make Season Two even better? Visit the website and fill out the form at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts and suggestions for the next season of Othered!

lasmediagroup.com/othered

About the Show: A bi-racial single mother adoptee and a proud gay restaurant savant host Othered, a podcast for those who feel…well, different. This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they navigate what it really means to be “othered”. For more information, visit LASPodcastNetwork.com/othered.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

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#17: This P***sy Scratches Back (ft. Liz Bennett, House Representative)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Roe v. Wade is on the senate floor and on it's way to the supreme court so we bring on House Representative, Liz Bennett, to tell us what's really happening, what we can expect in the following months, and how we can get involved.

Make your voice heard here: https://www.prairielandsfreedomfund.org or https://www.iowaabortionaccessfund.org/

Contact Liz here: https://www.lizbennett.com/ or @lizbennettiowa on Twitter or @replizbennett on instagram

Book recomendation: A War for the Soul of America by Andrew Hartman

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New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#16: Code Switching

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Do you have to change the way you act around different groups of people? If not, you might have that little thing we call privilege. Well now is a great time to learn about what its like to not feel safe being yourself in front of certain people. Let's code that switch, bitch!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#15: Live, Laugh, Love (and Karaoke!)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Penis, plants, and karaoke are just some of the topics covered on this hilarious episode of Othered. Sarah and Caleb wanted to shift gears this week and talk about the things that bring them JOY! So put on your happy pants and get to smiling bitches!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#14: PCA Iowa (ft. Wendy Stokesbarry)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Licensed mental health councelor, Wendy Stokesbarry, returns to Othered to share information on Psychosocial determinance of Health, Child Abuse Awareness, and understanding the translation of ACES data. Visit PCAIowa.org for more information.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#13: Don't Say Gay

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill, otherwise known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, is on the table for discussion on this emotional episode of Othered. Caleb and Sarah talk about the dangers of keeping this knowledge away from children, and how much of an attack this is on the LGBTQA+ community.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#12: 6 Steps to Allyship

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Do you want to be a better Ally?? Do you want to help your friends be better Allies?? Well listen up!! Today we're giving you 6 steps that you, or someone you know, can take to being a better human starting TODAY! Hooray we solved racism!!

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#11: Domestic Abuse (ft. Maurice Davis)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb bring Maurice Davis onto the show to speak on his personal experience with domestic abuse and the signs to look for if you, or someone close to you, could possibly be in an abusive relationship.

About the Guest: Maurice Davis is a successful Marketing Strategist based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Be sure to listen for his new podcast "What's Marketing?" coming to your favorite podcast streaming service in March!

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788

Visit thehotline.org for call, online chat, and text options.

For a full list of recourses available to victims of domestic abuse, visit ncadv.org

Party: The Pork Tornados are at The Paramount Theater on February 26th at 8:00pm! Tickets start at just $20 to see Iowa's #1 party band! Get your tickets at othered.captivate.fm/pork

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#10: Privilege (ft. Mike Schulte)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb bring hetero-cis-white-abled-male, Mike Schulte, on the show to talk about the privileges and disadvantages of each of their respective lives.

About the Guest: Mike Schulte is the drummer for the Pork Tornados, Co-Host of the Confused Breakfast podcast, and a licensed Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hedges.

Party: The Pork Tornados are at The Paramount Theater on February 26th at 8:00pm! Tickets start at just $20 to see Iowa's #1 party band! Get your tickets at othered.captivate.fm/pork

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#9: Black History Month

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Happy Thursdizzzzzle Othered fam! Sarah and Caleb talk this years Black History Month theme: Black Health & Wellness and why this is their favorite month of the year!

Party: The Pork Tornados are at The Paramount Theater on February 26th at 8:00pm! Tickets start at just $20 to see Iowa's #1 party band! Get your tickets at othered.captivate.fm/pork

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#8: Dating Sucks!!!

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb share the ups and downs of their dating lives, all while attempting not to do any name dropping.

Party: The Pork Tornados are at The Paramount Theater on February 26th at 8:00pm! Tickets start at just $20 to see Iowa's #1 party band! Get your tickets at othered.captivate.fm/pork

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#7: Sarah's Adopted Life

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah shares her story of being adopted and raised by her white family, how and when she decided to find and confront her biological mother, and how after they reconnected, they had a falling out.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#6: Caleb's Coming Out Story

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Caleb leads us through the process of his coming out story, showing us how he overcame adversity. He also gives advice to allies with how to support friends and family who may be going through similar struggles.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#5: New Years Resolutions

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Do you have any special new years resolutions this year? Sarah and Caleb discuss the triumphs and tragedies of 2021 and decide their plans to be the best they can be in 2022.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#4: Mental Health, Part 2 (ft. Wendy Stokesbary, LMHC)

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb continues their discussion on mental health with their special guest, Wendy Stokesbary, a licensed mental health counselor in Cedar Rapids with Kingston Therapy Services.

Episode Resources:

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Cedar Rapids Family Counciling Services: 319-363-9198
Cedar Rapids Unity Point Health: 319-261-0576

About the Show: A bi-racial single mother adoptee and a proud gay restaurant savant host Othered, a podcast for those who feel…well, different. This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they navigate what it really means to be “othered”. For more information, visit LASPodcastNetwork.com/othered.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#3: Mental Health, Part 1

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb talk about how the pandemic changed everyone's state of mind, and how mental health issues increased dramatically because of it - impacting them both in different ways.

Episode Resources:

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Cedar Rapids Family Counciling Services: 319-363-9198
Cedar Rapids Unity Point Health: 319-261-0576

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#2: Never Have I Ever

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:15:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: As part of the launch of this new podcast, Sarah and Caleb play a game of Never Have I Ever to help listeners get to know them, but the duo definitely shares more than intended.

About the Show: A bi-racial single mother adoptee and a proud gay restaurant savant host Othered, a podcast for those who feel…well, different. This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they navigate what it really means to be “othered”. For more information, visit LASPodcastNetwork.com/othered.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

#1: Interracial Friendships

L.A.S. Podcast Network — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500

On Today's Episode: Sarah and Caleb discuss the dynamics of interracial friendships and how people behave differently around others.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.

Trailer: Othered - Season 1

Upload Media Group, LLC — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Introducing Othered, the newest podcast from the L.A.S. Podcast Network.

A bi-racial single mother adoptee and a proud gay restaurant savant host Othered, a podcast for those who feel…well, different. This show will tackle everything from racism and homophobia to sex and yoga, all through Sarah and Caleb’s unique perspectives while they navigate what it really means to be “othered”.

New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Othered is produced and distributed by the L.A.S. Podcast Network in Cedar Rapids, IA. For more, visit laspodcastnetwork.com.