Knee Deep in the Passenger Seat

Knee Deep in Beats, Part 2 (Women in Music feat. @splashrecordz & @msvameproductions)

Welcome back to Knee Deep in Beats, Part 2 — our continued conversation with Sacramento’s very own audio engineers/producers @splashrecordz and @msvameproductions. This episode gets into: * What it really looks like to be AFAB & queer in the music industry * How streaming platforms shape who “makes it” * The tension between authenticity + capitalism * The renaissance of physical media (vinyl supremacy!!) * How queerness shapes artistry, survival, and sound * The cutest queer wife stories you’ve ever heard * K.K. Slider collabs that should exist yesterday * Our panel’s current unhinged song loops and feminist anthems We also talk about Ms. Vame’s exciting new role with We Make Noise Sacramento, Sam’s shark-tracking side quests, and why community is the real engine behind innovation. Follow our guests & their counterparts: * Sam Splash — @splashrecordz * Ms. Vame — @msvameproductions * ComposeHer Collective — @composeher.official * Virgo & Evette Wav — @virgogabrielle & @evette.wav * We Make Noise [https://www.we-make-noise.org/] (Sacramento chapter info coming soon!) Follow Us: * Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeepodcast] * TikTok: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneedeepodcast] * Cady: @ageofsexploration [https://instagram.com/ageofsexploration] * Sharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollective [https://instagram.com/queerwomenspoetrycollective] Support Us on Patreon: Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon [https://patreon.com/KneeDeepPodcast]! 🖤  Send Us Your Questions or Comments: We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com [kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com] Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Knee Deep in Beats, Part 1 (Women in Music feat. @splashrecordz & @msvameproductions)

In this episode of Knee Deep in the Passenger Seat, hosts Cady Moore and Sharilyn Wester sit down with Sacramento-based producers and engineers Sam Splash and Ms. Vame (Vanessa Neves-Jackson) for a deep dive into queerness, feminism, and identity in today’s music industry. They break down what it means to be AFAB behind the boards, how queer artistry has shifted mainstream sound, and why community-centered collectives like ComposeHer are reshaping music from the inside out. You’ll hear conversations about: * Overcoming misogyny in engineering and production spaces * The artists redefining genre and performance (hello, Doechii) * Authenticity vs. queerbaiting in pop * How queerness changed the sound of modern music * Why femme collaboration—not competition—is the future * The power of community in uplifting independent queer musicians Plus, all the GayDHD goodness you expect: ovulation metaphors, historical rants, Naked Brothers Band lore, and even a detour into whale dildos. Follow our guests & their counterparts: * Sam Splash — @splashrecordz * Ms. Vame — @msvameproductions * ComposeHer Collective — @composeher.official * Virgo & Evette Wav — @virgogabrielle & @evette.wav New episodes every other Wednesday. Follow Us: * Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeepodcast] * TikTok: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneedeepodcast] * Cady: @ageofsexploration [https://instagram.com/ageofsexploration] * Sharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollective [https://instagram.com/queerwomenspoetrycollective] Support Us on Patreon: Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon [https://patreon.com/KneeDeepPodcast]! 🖤  Send Us Your Questions or Comments: We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com [kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com] Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Knee Deep in Sesbian Lex feat. Eva Bloom @whatismybodydoing

This week, Cady and Sharilyn get knee deep in queer sex ed and are joined by Eva Bloom (@whatismybodydoing) — queer and trans late bloomer coach, inclusive sex educator, and host of Out in Bloom — for a cozy and frankly, charming, conversation about what it means to come into your queerness later in life, how to unlearn compulsory heterosexuality, and why sex ed should be way gayer. Together, they unpack: * What “queer sex ed” actually means 🌈 * Late-blooming queerness and queer imposter syndrome * Pleasure, play, and why scissoring is very real (and very hot) * How to flirt without feeling creepy * Why laughter belongs in the bedroom * D&D archetypes, sapphic book recs, and the final boss of queerness (spoiler: it’s shame) 🛠️ Resources & Links: Eva Bloom: @whatismybodydoing [https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing/] | Out in Bloom Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/outinbloompod/] | Late Bloomer Support Club [https://www.patreon.com/LateBloomersSupportClub] Queer 🌽 Recs: QueerCrush.com [http://queercrush.com/] | Pink Label TV [https://pinklabel.tv/] | Crash Pad Series [https://crashpadseries.com/queer-porn/crashpadseries/] | Books Mentioned: Every Step She Takes by Allison Cochran | Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne - BONUS: Find Eva’s post for cozy sapphic fall reads HERE [https://www.instagram.com/p/DQug7rljzDs/?img_index=2]. Follow Us: * Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeepodcast] * TikTok: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneedeepodcast] * Cady: @ageofsexploration [https://instagram.com/ageofsexploration] * Sharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollective [https://instagram.com/queerwomenspoetrycollective] Support Us on Patreon: Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon [https://patreon.com/KneeDeepPodcast]! 🖤  Send Us Your Questions or Comments: We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com [kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com] Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Knee Deep in De-Nesting

What happens when you love your partner but living together just isn’t working? Cady and Sharilyn dive into the concept of de-nesting — choosing to live apart while staying together — and how it can reshape what commitment looks like. Cady shares her personal story of de-nesting with her husband Navarre after nearly a decade of cohabitation, revealing what led to the decision, how neurodivergence played a role, and how they maintain connection and intimacy across two homes. Later, Navarre joins for a candid conversation about how de-nesting strengthened their marriage, improved communication, and reignited appreciation for intentional time together. In this episode: * What “de-nesting” actually means (and how it’s not a breakup) * How to know when it’s time to consider living separately * The intersection of neurodivergence, non-monogamy, and household dynamics * Redefining what “marriage” looks like outside of monogamy and cohabitation * Why intentionality beats proximity in long-term relationships Mentioned in this episode: * Couples therapy & communication practices * Emotional labor and household management * The importance of chosen family and queer community 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @kneedeeppodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeeppodcast]. Follow Us: * Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeepodcast] * TikTok: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneedeepodcast] * Cady: @ageofsexploration [https://instagram.com/ageofsexploration] * Sharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollective [https://instagram.com/queerwomenspoetrycollective] Support Us on Patreon: Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon [https://patreon.com/KneeDeepPodcast]! 🖤  Send Us Your Questions or Comments: We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com [kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com] Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Knee Deep in Non-Monogamy

Welcome back to Knee Deep in the Passenger Seat, your favorite GayDHD podcast hosted by Cady and Sharilyn. This week, we’re taking the scenic route through non-monogamy: how we practice it, what it means to us, and how we manage everything from jealousy to joy (and all the chaos in between). 💬 In this episode, we talk about: * How hierarchy, solo poly, and kitchen-table dynamics actually play out in real life * What jealousy really means and how to turn it into self-knowledge * Why communication and check-ins are the unsung heroes of healthy relationships * How capitalism creeps into our expectations of love and commitment * The overlap between polyamory, queerness, and kink — and why the Venn diagram can sometimes look like a circle * What community looks like when your chosen family is your family You’ll also hear about our D&D-inspired polycule (yes, there’s a D20 on our imaginary coat of arms), a spontaneous Pokémon metaphor, and why it’s totally valid to both cry over your luteal phase and fight God on a Tuesday. 🎧 Listen if you’ve ever wondered how people “make poly work,” if you’ve struggled with jealousy, or if you just want to eavesdrop on two queer femmes laughing their way through love, logistics, and the human experience. Referenced in this Episode: * @femmmeow [https://www.instagram.com/femmmeow/] Follow Us: * Instagram: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.instagram.com/kneedeepodcast] * TikTok: @KneeDeepPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@kneedeepodcast] * Cady: @ageofsexploration [https://instagram.com/ageofsexploration] * Sharilyn: @queerwomenspoetrycollective [https://instagram.com/queerwomenspoetrycollective] Support Us on Patreon: Help us keep the conversation going by supporting us on Patreon [https://patreon.com/KneeDeepPodcast]! 🖤  Send Us Your Questions or Comments: We love hearing from you! Got a question or a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com [kneedeepodcastmailbag@gmail.com] Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!