The BAD PODCAST

The BAD PODCAST - Why We Don't Vote and Other Anarchist Topics

As the sun sets and through a mid-episode coughing bout, we (Aly and Jim) return with a pretty substantive and no doubt controversial episode focusing on why we don't vote. Can that be justified when there's an actual authoritarian fascist running for office? Obviously, we believe so and fall in the line of anarchists, such as Emma Goldman, who have traditionally refused to vote. So, if we don't vote, what do we do? The conversation morphs into a discussion of feelings about various tactics, and that morphs further into discussing the tension anarchism has always had between respecting the autonomy of the individual while honoring justice for the entire community. In that line, we talk about individual anarchism and anarcho communism, but go deeper into beliefs about what is possible. Pascal's Wager makes a surprise feature appearance throughout the episode. And we discuss Peter Kropotkin at various times both for the better and for the worse. The police don't protect you The government doesn't serve you Change isn't made in a ballot box You better get together with the people in your neighborhood And learn how to save yourselves

The BAD PODCAST - Sunshine State Connections and Queerly Dumpster Diving for More

Connection is the loose thread in this episode, where Aly and I (Jim) explore my recent magical trip to South Florida, where I talk about the beautiful things I took from ecstatic dancing in a beautifully held environment, the most spectacular drum circle I have ever been, and a little into my experience in a tantric massage class.  Then, Aly talks about her experiences in dumpster diving and a brief discussion of freganism and the unexpected creative opportunity that arises from it. Finally, Aly explores her own personal discovery into her queerness in light of her exciting new exploration with a non-binary person. I want to give a special shout out to Ecstatic Dance Florida (https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcstaticDanceFlorida/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/EcstaticDanceFlorida/]), Jaistar Studios (https://www.jaistar.com/ [https://www.jaistar.com/]), and also to Michelle Alva (https://michellealva.com/ [https://michellealva.com/]) and Tantra Studios (https://www.tantra-studios.com [https://www.tantra-studios.com]/) who all helped make my trip to South Florida so special. And as always, you can find us at https://www.bozemanantifadance.org [https://www.bozemanantifadance.org]. Note that we are dancing now every Sunday at 1 PM at Soroptimist Park (Main and Rouse in downtown Bozeman).  All dancing is good dancing! You are welcome to join us! The police don't protect you The government doesn't serve you Change isn't made in a ballot box You better get together with the people in your neighborhood And learn how to save yourselves

The BAD PODCAST - Dance with Us (Like, Right Now)!

This podcast is best seen on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/vlYPjuuy7m0 [https://youtu.be/vlYPjuuy7m0] This is the podcast to watch [https://youtu.be/vlYPjuuy7m0] and dance to (not simply to listen to). Aly and I (Jim) show an hour of us dancing in public so you can see what it looks and feels like. Between sets, we talk about dancing, how you can dance with us, and just what goes on in the Bozeman streets. We are dancing Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Soroptomist Park (at Main and Rouse) in Bozeman from 5-6 PM (and probably again on January 17 same time and place). If you are watching this after those dates and want to dance, find us at https://www.bozemanantifadance.org [https://www.bozemanantifadance.org] or by email at bozemanantifa@gmail.com. We had so much fun dancing (and had a dancer join us briefly). Please consider getting out of your chair and dancing along with us (which again is not possible on this audio-only version of the podcast)! We'd love for you to check out the musical artists that make up the playlist we were dancing to. For the entire playlist in order (and a half dozen bonus tunes), check out our podcast playlist on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xqhYWBxnwww8DGICvQxlU?si=89eeaefbe4e44943] .  The police don't protect you The government doesn't serve you Change isn't made in a ballot box You better get together with the people in your neighborhood And learn how to save yourselves

The BAD PODCAST - Love Is More than a Feeling (and Thoughts on Palestine)

Aly and Jim talk about love, particularly how Aly defines it and how many of the deepest aspects of it can apply to people who are not our romantic partners. Indeed, much of the discussion is not about romance but rather the practice of love in non-traditional ways and how we can reapply those ideas back into some of our more traditionally defined relationships. However, some of us still want romantic love, and Aly screens some of Jim's dating prospects as they discuss why Jim doesn't have a ton of hope in his current foray into dating and why he finds it challenging. Finally, the two loving comrades share their passionate feelings about the travesty of war throughout the world, with special attention to Palestine. They share the uneasy place they find themselves as anarchists who don't believe in nation states yearning to find solidarity with the suffering of people often made harder by the acts of loveless state actors poisoning the situation and using the suffering of others for their own purposes  If you are a lover or a hater of what you hear or want to know more about us, check us out at at https://www.bozemanantifadance.org [https://www.bozemanantifadance.org]. The police don't protect you The government doesn't serve you Change isn't made in a ballot box You better get together with the people in your neighborhood And learn how to save yourselves

The BAD PODCAST - Metamorphosis: Creatively Transforming Spaces and the Landlords Who Don't with Amazing Guest Phaidra

Episode 13 (the third one on video) is up, and we have a guest. Recorded in the home of Aly and Jim's most creative friend Phaidra, she shares her vision for opening up her home as a community space for theater, dance, and other expression. Phaidra shares how she and her partner Ryan have multipurposed his skate ramp as a backyard stage. We go deep from there discussing the nature of community. Then, the three do a short reading related to community of the play "Metamorphoses" by Mary Zimmerman, adapted from Ovid's classical poem. That play is about hospitality and proved a good lead in to Aly's sharing of recent frustrations with landlords, or as Jim's slip of the tongue aptly said, "Landhordes." You can guess their thoughts about that, but the discussion moves soulfully into a more radical and community approach to sharing space. After Phaidra answers rapid fire questions, Jim and Aly share what it has been like to do street dancing outside of the Montana town they live in. Is it so different to dance on Venice Beach in Los Angeles?  The answer may surprise you.  We hope you enjoy our guest. The police don't protect you The government doesn't serve you Change isn't made in a ballot box You better get together with the people in your neighborhood And learn how to save yourselves