Mostly Minutia

Chris Chism is Assistant Director of Music and Worship at Cathedral of Hope Church in Dallas. Cathedral of Hope is known as the largest gay church in the world. From a young age, Chris knew he was gay. However, it took years before Chris was able to fully come out of the closet. A coming out story that spans 31yrs, Chris calls it "becoming his true authentic self." Not hiding. Not living in shame. His road to authenticity. 

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"Deadbolt" Song

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In celebration of Happy Pride, the next three episodes are dedicated to "Coming Out" stories.

Theresa Vitale is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer. At 10yrs old Theresa knew she was attracted to women, but it was during her freshmen year of college that she decided to tell her Mom, which Theresa says constitutes her coming out story.

In this episode, in impromptu fashion, Theresa's beautiful bride-to-be Heidi happens to walk in the room while we are recording and to our surprise gets on mic with us and weighs in on the conversation by sharing her own story. A huge namaste and thank you to Heidi and Theresa. Aaaaand a huge congratulations to Theresa's sister Roseanne and the birth of her new baby girl Anastasia.

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Music by Home "Climbing Out" off the Album "Falling Into Place"

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In this episode, Joe Pacella talks about his love for Metallica as well as working on the cult movie "The Room". 

Joe loves Metallica. He loves Metallica enough to have seen them 91 times (and counting). Joe owns 700+ wearable Metallica items; 450 of those being concert tshirts. In 2013, Joe won a contest called The Ultimate Metallica Giveaway. He submitted a photo of himself in the middle of an auditorium surrounded by all his tshirts and he won. He was flown to Detroit, given a guitar from the band, and attended a meet and greet.

Joe first started listening to Metallica in 1985 in Germany where he grew up and his first concert was in 1987. Joe often travels to international shows with two Norwegian friends whom he calls The Vikings. Joe also is the only person I've ever met who has worked on the cult film "The Room" directed by oddly famed Tommy Wiseau. Joe loves "The Room". Or should I say he loves to hate "The Room" since three times he tried to quit but the film wouldn't quit him. Joe works in the film industry and has worked on shows like The Closer, Nip/Tuck, 24, Glee, and Code Black.  

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This episode recorded on location at Fix Coffee and Epiphany Space.

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Kit Karzen feels compelled to tell the stories of social justice and environmental change through the medium of Photo Journalism. He has covered the Black Lives Matter movement, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and most recently the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock. This is Kit Karzen's account of his week at Standing Rock Sun Nov20 2016 to Friday Nov25 2016.

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Interview with Wes Clark Jr organizer veterans4standingrock

Forgiveness Ceremony with Veterans

Music by Jordan F and Chris Zabriskie

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Loretta Owens has been a professional Perfume Spritzer and  Fragrance Model in the fragrance department of Sephora for 16yrs. In 2015, Los Angeles Magazine did a piece on Loretta, "LA Archetype: Perfume Spritzer". The piece encompassed Loretta's passion for fragrance, her knowledge of top, middle, and base notes, and her recollection of each scent in her store by nose which is over 100 fragrances. Thank you to LA Magazine and Molly Longman for connecting me with Loretta.  

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Molly Longman is a Freelance Journalist who writes intriguing articles for Teen Vogue, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, and LA Magazine.

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This episode of Mostly Minutia was recorded at Epiphany Space in Hollywood, CA. Epiphany Space is a non-profit co-working space. It's quaint, cozy, quiet, and has complimentary espresso. Book a co-working session epiphanyspace.com

Music by Max Justus

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In the spirit of Rodney Dangerfield's "What's a bath without bubbles?" What's Thanksgiving without Gage?

Gage Agnew is co-host of the Almost Adults Podcast and a very generous co-host at that. Gage and I talk about his moving to Los Angeles at 21 not knowing a soul, going on the WTF Podcast and asking Marc Maron what the line is between networking and talent, and ultimately carving out a creative and relational life in the City of Angels. We also talk about Gage's sweating, men being dominating at grocery stores, and whether or not Gage relates to being a Millennial. A big shout out to Thank You Internet Podcast for the use of their sound bites.

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Bonnie Terrill is the proud owner of the clothing line Wiener Winks.

This episode takes place at the Twin Cities Pride Fest where Bonnie has set up a booth of merchandise. On our adventure, we also meet Marc Holley a former Marine now business owner of Atlas Defense Minnesota; a company that teaches situational awareness and fire arms training. We also meet Mark Steiger President of Pink Pistols Twin Cities, DeWayne Davis Pastor of All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church and an old college friend of mine Katrina Plotz who spells out everything Gender Identity from Non-Binary to Cysgender to the current definition of Queer. *Since the recording of this episode, Katrina now goes by the name Sawyer and prefers he/him pronouns. 

*A gentle word of caution: This episode deals with male genitalia. Not the physical form but the drawing and artwork of male genitalia.

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Music by Home and Chris Zabriskie

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Singer/Songwriter Michael Swan shares his creative process, how he found his voice, and how he ultimately chose music over flight training. 

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Thank you to Company Brewing

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I rarely hear people say they love Los Angeles. Do Kim is an exception.

Not only does Do love LA, she also spends time regularly praying for the city and the artists that reside within. Originally from South Korea, Do is part of the 1.5 generation; kids who immigrate before their teens. And though the city of LA is not her homeland, Do takes full ownership of it. Always speaking a blessing over the businesses and the people even in the midst of traffic.

Music by Home and Euneverse

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Husband, Father, Photographer, Documentarian, Navy Man, BMX Rider. Casey Smith is a man of renaissance.

In this episode, Casey shares his passion for BMX, the Navy, and what it took for him to finally realize his capabilities as an individual.

Music by Jordan F and Chris Zabriskie

Casey's Documentary "Balance". BMX rider Tyler Frenzel talks about the tactful balance of being a husband, father, and finding time to ride.

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Jen went on hundreds of dates in order to find "the one". And she found him...through a friend. She also found herself.

Music by Chris Zabriskie

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In 2012, Annika Iltis and Timothy Kane stood at a cliff's edge ready to jump into the mythical world of a man named Lazarus Lake and a race he created so difficult its only seen 10 finishers in its first 25 years. 

This is Annika and Tim's story of making award winning documentary film "The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young".

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The Believer Magazine - Leslie Jamison's article "The Immortal Horizon"

Music by Red Heart The Ticker

and Chris Zabriskie

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Sound Healer Jamie Bechtold shares how sound frequencies help to align her life and how vitally important certain sound frequencies are to our well-being and emotional alignment.

The Soundbath Center

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Professional Hula Hooper Morgan Jenkins talks about how hula hooping changed her life. 

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Music by Max Justus

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Hannah Guerra Zlomke shares her journey into hip hop.

Hannah spent most of her life in a rural town in Wisconsin. It was at the unfortunate passing of her brother Kyle that Hannah made her decision to follow her dream and pursue dance. 

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Music by The Figureheads  Chris Zabriskie  Flynt Flossy   

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Jordan is an actor, writer, comedian, wife, and mother of three.

In this episode, we talk about the tensions of being a Mom and pursuing your dreams. We also talk about what she loves about being a Mom as well as the ironic role the comedian plays as the messenger of humor yet usually feeling isolated. 

Music by Chris Collins

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For 30 years, Sal Valdez worked in Education for the LA Unified School District before suffering a major stroke causing him to reimagine his life. 

Sal spent 15 years working as an elementary school teacher and 15 more in special education. While some teachers brought their briefcases to school, Sal brought his guitar. He played music and read a lot to his students. He also prided himself on letting each student know he cared for them. It wasn’t unusual for Sal to make a home visit just to spend time talking with the parents and getting to know them. Sal was also very involved with community organizing. He held a position with the teachers union where he got to work on policy. He was also a marathon runner and an avid hiker. Sal felt he was at the apex of his career when in 2006 while on vacation with his wife Martha in the Sequoias he suffered a massive stroke.

Music by Chris Collins

Random Rab

Chris Zabriskie

Message To Bears

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Stephanie Beatriz plays Detective Rosa Diaz on Golden Globe awarded NBC show Brooklyn Nine Nine.

In this episode, Stephanie and I talk about live theater, being a strong woman, how she maintains balance in her life, and the Rosas she knows in the real world.

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Chris was a scientist. Jane was a coordinator at a suicide prevention center. When Jane discovered Chris' last name was Killer, she had to laugh at the irony.

In this episode, Jane and Chris Killer tell the story of meeting over OK Cupid and dating long distance despite being separated by the Atlantic Ocean and several time zones. It all started when Jane decided to set her OK Cupid profile to Jerusalem.

Music by Chris Collins

Message To Bears

Random Rab

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Rania Charfedinne owns Delices De France and prides herself on not only making breads that are all organic and chemical free but also understanding the needs of her customers. Specifically, their sensitivities and allergies. In this episode, Rania's tells of how a young woman from Tunisia with a degree in clinical psychology came to the states, started a bread company in the midst of dire circumstances, and grew in rising confidence.

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