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2 brown sheeps

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a podcast for storytellers. a new episode every monday. 2 brown sheeps is a weekly podcast starring Saps and Tazo, 2 misfit-soulsisters. Our story: We met in the stairwell at the University of Virginia's drama building in the fall of 2004 after a directing class led by grumpy man named Bob. From the hello, we both knew we wanted to make art but we were too chicken to admit it as more than a hobby. Throughout the next 10 years, made in Kathmandu, Dhaka, London, Paris, Delhi, Quito, Prague, Berkeley and San Francisco, our memories would come to include: climbing through windows; beating up men larger than ourselves—and winning; countless serious loves now forgotten, and the recurring, restless dream to tell a story. Finally, in March 2017, in a spirit of angst through a voice dripping of desire, we agreed to create 2 brown sheeps, a podcast on the crust, but inside, a gooey, fruity filling of honest conversation and the occasional chunky conflict of misfits. We didn’t feel like the other sheep, that wanted us black or white, and so we left as proud brown and chose to be sheeps in an act of rebellion. It might not be grammatically or even politically correct, but it’s who we believe we are and it acts right to us. Join us as we commune between and among different worlds! Follow us here and also on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2brown_sheeps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2brownsheeps Some of our FAQs: “Why are you called ‘2brownsheepS’ and not ‘2brownsheep’? You do know that sheepS is incorrect, right?” Yes, we know. But we have chosen intentionally to call ourselves sheepS because we stand in our respective individualities. “Why are you called ‘brown’ sheeps? Isn’t the expression ‘black’ sheep?” -as misfits, we connect with the expression of being a ‘black sheep’ but wanted something that reflected us specifically. -the color brown is what you get if you make a mess of all the colors by mixing them up. As mixes of many places, people and stories being 'brown' in that sense resonates with the both of us. -and of course, we have a brown coat. (Credit for intro/outro/transition music for episodes 1-5 goes to RM Jackson and Rod Weinstein from SESAC)

Episodes

episode 19: Skin Heads, Whitney Houston and Thriving in Racist Russia feat. Julie Owono

Pojalosta! In this episode, I speak to one of my dearest friends, Julie Owono, about the time she spent in Russia, in Moscow, where we both became friends in a tiny French school. It was a time like no other, where our parents worried about skinheads roaming the streets and us being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Julie's fascinating account of the relationship between Russia and the African continent; about our absurd encounter with a bashful skinhead and how it has shaped racism for us i...

Sep 15, 201725 min

episode 18 - Stories of UVA, Charlottesville, Racism and Love

UVA is the place that brought us together, and that made up some of the best years of our lives. That is not to say that racism, hate, segregation did not exist. They did. But so did friendship, discovery and dreams. Tune in to hear some of our stories of UVA, and if you would like to, share yours with us.

Aug 25, 201723 min

Charlottesville and UVA Reflections

It's been difficult to see the place that has brought us so many beautiful memories, and taught us so much, be overrun with hatred and racism. This is what happened this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia at UVA. But telling our stories and sharing our values is one way to reclaim that space. So this week, we have got 2 beautiful accounts from friends from UVA. Thank you dear Elio and Carolyn for sharing your stories with us.

Aug 15, 20173 min

episode 17 - beauty, style and confidence when you're a brown girl with hair!

In this episode, Tazo and I talk about the sometimes funny, sometimes painful journey of defining beauty for ourselves and how hair, has been so central to all of it. Check it out! And if you want to do the 30-day dress your best challenge too, send us your pics on instagram! References: - Suraiya, also known as Twitter user @iranikanjari, posted a selfie with the caption "walmart underwear vibes" in December. This photo has surged in relevance since then because Suraiya, like many other women, ...

Aug 01, 201730 min
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