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Plaid Skirts & Basic Black

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratings

The Black Catholic podcast you need in your life! Join Marcia and Shannon on their caffeinated shenanigans as they make their way through pop culture, Black culture, Catholic Culture, and the world as they see it!

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Basically Barbie

November 18, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

It had been three months since we’ve seen and recorded this episode about the Barbie movie and we figured it’s time to share it with you!  We loved this movie and are happy to share our thoughts with you now! 

The Beloved Community with Louis Damani Jones

July 21, 2023 03:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

It's a special National Black Catholic Congress episode of PSBB Podcast. We talk to Louis Damani Jones about Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of the Beloved community and its connections to Catholic tradition.

The Vanishing Half with Jules Miles

February 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Content Warning: Racism, Racial Trauma, Domestic Violence Jules Miles returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Britt Bennett's masterful novel The Vanishing Half (Riverhead Books, 2020). We discuss identity, race, the complicated reality of "passing," and the importance of fiction to help us understand human experiences outside of our own. Offertory: Jules - Christmas in a Castle (Netflix), Derry Girls (Netflix), CeCe Winans albums, Thursday Murder Club Book Series Marcia ...

Harry and Meghan

January 12, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week Shannon and Marcia discuss the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, breaking down the very real issues of race and colonialism discusses in the film. Offertory: Marcia Ted Lasso Colleen Hoover's books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us Shannon Parks & Recollection Podcast The Bible Project on YouTube Follow us on social media! Podcast: @psbbpodcast Marcia: @stylishlycia Shannon: @teamquarterblack

Mangers, Not Managers with Clare McCallan

December 22, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

We're dusting off a great episode from our mid-pandemic archive! Recorded in December 2021, author and Spoken Word Poet Clare McCallan joins us to talk about her Advent book of poetry, Mangers and the importance of "being a guest" in someone else's cultural space. Buy Clare's books! Offertory Clare Doing embroidery Hot water bottles Silk flowers Black Friday Regretful Returns Hanging out with the Church Office Ladies Marcia Sondheim Greatest Hits Playlists Paradise Square on Bro...

Beyonce's Renaissance with Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg

December 15, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

While we await the visuals, Marcia and Shannon chat with friend of the pod, Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg, about Beyonce's newest album, Renaissance. Looking at the importance of representation and inclusion, we give this album all the stars, thumbs up, and everything in between. Offertory: Shannon Breathing The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson Marcia: Delayed Gratification By the Book by Jasmine Guillory Special Album by Lizzo Vanesa Deep Diaph...

An Unexpected Hiatus!

October 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB

A short update on what happened to Season 8!

Plaid Skirts and Fluffy Snuggies

August 21, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

With just a few weeks until Fall, the ladies snuggle up with their top three cozy movies for the hit of seratonin we all need at the end of a long day. Offertory Shannon - Noelle on Disney+, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Marcia - Finding Me by Viola Davis, Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer Support the Pod! Patreon - www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast Buy our merch! - psbbpodcast.myspreadshop.com Follow Us! Podcast: @psbbpodcast Marcia: @stylishlycia S...

Go Home Gender Roles, You're Done! with Scott McNelis

July 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Our friend Scott McNelis (@IndyCincy) joins us to talk about gender roles, life as a stay-at-home dad, and how our faith informs our understanding of gender. Disclaimer - We do our best to use inclusive language in this episode, but we always appreciate feedback about how to be more inclusive. Email us at [email protected] to share your input Offertory Shannon - looking through old pictures, Wiley Wallaby licorice Scott - positive media like Paddington Bear movies, Ted ...

There's No One Like Jane with Haley Stewart

July 22, 2022 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Best selling author and podcaster Haley Stewart (@HaleyCarrots) joins Marcia and Shannon to fan girl about the divine Jane Austen. We also learn all about Haley's new book Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be (Ave Maria Press, 2022). Almost as good as boiled potatoes.

An Unscheduled Pause!

July 01, 2022 16:00 - 28 seconds - 386 KB

What happened to PSBB Podcast? We have an unscheduled delay. Thanks, Covid... not!

Anointing of the Sick

June 13, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

We’re covering our sixth sacrament on the pod which we are hoping is a corrective emotional experience for Marcia! (IYKYK)

Hip Hop Hooray with Fr. Josh Johnson

May 27, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

It's a blackity black episode with THE Fr. Josh Johnson. We talk hip hop, discipleship, and Father's excellent new book. Get Father's Book On Earth As It Is in Heaven from Ascension Press Offertory Fr. Josh - Louisiana crawfish, blackened alligator, Spaghetti Carbonara in Italy, Vagabond Missions Shannon - Old billboard charts, dining al fresco Marcia - Great Value French Roast Coffee, “Women in Music Pt III” Album by HAIM, Daisy Jones and the Six Audiobook Don’t want the fun to end? ...

Bruno, Baggage, and Blessings (Encanto w/Natalie Alfaro Frazier)

May 19, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

We talked to our good friend, mom, writer, and champion of justice: Natalie Alfaro Frazier…which is a great way to start season eight!  Offertory: Shannon - gratitude practices, cucumber inspired drinks  Natalie - vigorón, contemplate and think about the intersection of your faith Marcia - paletas, Jane the Virgin, Julia Alvarez books (en el tiempo de las mariposas and How the Garcia Girls lost their accents) Don’t want the fun to end? Follow us on Instagram! Podcast: @psbbpodcast Marcia: ...

Read with Us for Season 8

May 05, 2022 17:00 - 56 seconds - 708 KB

Season 8 is only two weeks away! We'll be back May 19 with some shenanigans and even more amazing guests. This season we'll also be covering the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in our penultimate episode and we'd love for you to read along with us. Get it at your local bookstore of library today!

Read with Us for Season 8

May 05, 2022 17:00 - 56 seconds - 708 KB

Season 8 is only two weeks away! We'll be back May 19 with some shenanigans and even more amazing guests. This season we'll also be covering the book The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in our penultimate episode and we'd love for you to read along with us. Get it at your local bookstore of library today!

An Easter People: Live at CTU

April 19, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This special bonus episode is coming to you Live (ish) from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Marcia & Shannon take deep dive into the Easter chapter of our new book,  Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity (Ave Maria Press, 2022), just in time for the Easter season. It's the (second) greatest miracle ever to happen on Easter! Special thanks Steve Millies and Peter Cunningham at the Bernadin Center at Catholic Theological Union in Chi...

We’re back…kinda

March 22, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

Enjoy this update and invitation as we plan for season eight!

We’re back…kinda

March 22, 2022 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.73 MB

Enjoy this update and invitation as we plan for season eight!

Echoes & Hope: Kevin Johnson

February 22, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Kevin Johnson is a resident of Carmel, Indiana and a native of the Chicagoland suburban area.  Kevin is a  graduate of the HBCU Florida A&M University, majoring in Business Economics. He has also received his masters in Employment Law from Nova Southeastern University.  He is a father of 5, member of the Parish council, and the Knights of Columbus organization.  He is happily married to Staci  with whom he founded Beacons Services Group , an organization that serves individuals and familie...

Echoes & Hope: Andrea Espinoza

February 15, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Andrea Espinoza is a cradle Catholic from Brooklyn, NY by way of Grenada, Trinidad, Guatemala, and Honduras. By day, she works in Administration and Access Services at the Schwerin Library of CUNY City Tech. By night, she is a Masters in Library and Information Science student at Queens College of the City University of New York. Along with Ijeoma Mbamalu, she is the founder of The League of Pan-Afro Catholic Women, a ministry group for Black Catholic women across NYC. When not attending Mas...

Echoes & Hope: Justina Kopp

February 08, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Justina Kopp is a stay-at-home mom living in the Twin Cities, MN with her husband and their quadruplet toddlers. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of St. Thomas - MN where she currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for Catholic Studies. Her life story, marked with the tragic loss of her father in the I-35W bridge collapse and the surprise of her quadruplets, has been told through various media and podcast outlets. When she’s not chasing her kids around, you can find her...

Echoes & Hope: Louis Damani Jones

February 01, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

Louis Damani Jones is currently the Voter Engagement Coordinator  for the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis.  He is on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Seeds of Justice Network, and the Before Gethsemane Initiative. He is married with two children, and holds a Masters of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinge...

The Podcast Switch with Crushed the Podcast!

January 05, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Cohosts of Crushed the Podcast, Erin Raderstorf & Kiersten Lyons, join Marcia and Shannon for a light-hearted look at the latest installment in the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe -  The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, starring Vanessa Hudgens. We talk about peppermint martinis, our love for physical comedy, and the importance of setting boundaries. Merry Christmas! Offertory Shannon - An Evening with Silk Sonic Album, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Erin - Breville Toaster Oven, ...

The Podcast Switch with Crushed the Podcast!

January 05, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Cohosts of Crushed the Podcast, Erin Raderstorf & Kiersten Lyons, join Marcia and Shannon for a light-hearted look at the latest installment in the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe -  The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star, starring Vanessa Hudgens. We talk about peppermint martinis, our love for physical comedy, and the importance of setting boundaries. Merry Christmas! Offertory Shannon - An Evening with Silk Sonic Album, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Erin - Breville Toaster Oven, ...

Another Thanksgiving Episode

December 04, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Marcia and Shannon reflect on the year and the many things they have to be thankful for, even in the trials of 2021. The ladies also talk about the importance of telling the truth about colonization and Native Americans, while still focusing on the attitude of gratitude that we should have for God's gifts. Offertory Shannon - Cherry Turnovers, Chinese Food, Brisk Winter Walks Marcia - If the Fates Allow by Rainbow Raul (Audiobook), Christmas Light Shows (especially fundraisers) Follow Us...

The Wonder Years with Jules Miles

November 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

In our season 7 finale, friend of the pod, Jules Miles (@mysterymannerspodcast), becomes our most featured guest! We look at the return of Gus TT Showbiz himself, Dule Hill, to the small screen, in the pilot episode of the blackity-black reboot of The Wonder Years (2021). We discuss what we love (all of it!), as well as share a few favorites in the offertory Offertory Jules - Obama Booklist,  Harry Potter series,  Catching Foxes Podcast episode on Harry Potter, The Vanishing Half by Britt ...

The Invisible Life of PSBB Podcast

October 28, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

In the penultimate episode of season 7, Shannon and Marcia talk about the New York Times bestseller, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by author V.E. Schwab and reflect on what kind of a mark they both wish to leave on the world.  To preorder the ladies' new book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, click here. Offertory Marcia - Potterless Podcast, Shades of Magic Series by VE Schwab, jordan dene VE schwab merch Shannon - the rosa...

Plaid Skirts and Basic Strong Black Women

October 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In this episode the ladies talk to power lifter and personal trainer Ogechi Akalegbere (@gechmeifyoucan on IG) about being strong,  Black, and Catholic!  This episode is chock full of insight, powerful takeaways, and shenanigans! 

Plaid Skirts & Praise and Worship

October 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

In this super sized episode, Marcia and Shannon talk about their favorite praise and worship songs with a side of shenanigans! Come on this ride and lift the Lord’s name on high with us! 

Plaid Skirts and Basic Black Girl Magic

September 18, 2021 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

Marcia and Shannon talk with Chenele (@chenele_k on Instagram) about the BEST Cinderella: Brandy Cinderella (formerly known as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella). 

To New Orleans, With Love

September 09, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Shannon and Marcia have a great conversation with Dr. Ansel Augustine, a speaker, writer, professor, and New Orleans native who is Black, Catholic, and newly basic. Sort of. Offertory: Marcia: following hashtags, fandom accounts, Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings Ansel: Marvel’s “What If…” on Disney+ Shannon: BLK & Bold coffee at Target and @blacksaintsmatter on Instagram To support Ansel’s community as they recover from the hurricane: Venmo: @Ansel-Augustine Cash app: $PREACH6TH PayPal: preac...

Echoes and Hope: bonus episode

August 27, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

We’re still on hiatus, but we wanted to share this long-delayed gem with you all. Enjoy Shannon’s interview with our new friend Varaidzo! 

Life, Liturgy, and the Pursuit of Happiness with Karianna Frey

August 05, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

The world turns upside down in this episode as Shannon takes on hosting duties and Marcia leads us on random tangents about Target. Friend of the Pod, Karianna Frey, returns to talk with the ladies about how much we all love liturgy; how it can be a place both of refuge and of marginalization; and how we can all better welcome people to worship with us. Offertory Karianna - Ted Lasso (Apple+),  American Shadows podcast, Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shannon - Schmigadoon (Apple...

Racism, Maternity Deserts, and NICU Care

July 27, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

**WARNING**  This episode discusses racism, racial trauma, premature birth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss., which may be triggering for some listeners. Dr. Kera McNelis, MD, a neonatologist and friend of the podcast, joins Shannon and Marcia to discuss the impacts of racism on care for both moms and premature infants. We discuss the research on black maternal health and care for black infants in Newborn Intensive Care Units; what some organizations are doing to end racial disparities in m...

Never Too Much Luther

July 16, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Here and now, we promise to pod faithfully, as the ladies celebrate the velvet vocals of the one and only Luther Vandross. Looking at the album "The Ultimate Luther Vandross" leads to singing, shenanigans, and a whole lotta love. **Announcement** The very first PSBB Book, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's will be published in January 2022 by Ave Maria Press! Yes, that is Luther Vandross inspired! More details coming soon! Offertory Shannon A White Catholic's Guide to Racism and Privilege  by Dan...

The One About Raising Kids in the Church

July 10, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Paul Sifuentes, co-host of Pizza & Side Hugs Podcast, friend, and dad joins the ladies to talk about raising kids in the Church and the little known secret of Chick-Fil-Octave.  Offertory Shannon "Sticky Faith" By Kara Powell, et al Marcia Boyfriend Jean Jacket from Old Navy Many Hail Marys at a Time  on Instagram Crushed the Podcast Paul Lake Street Dive Band

Love and Basketball and Basic Black

June 30, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In the Season 7 Premiere, Marcia and Shannon discuss the 2000 classic sports drama , Love and Basketball (Gina Prince-Bythewood).  The ladies talk about why this film is so beloved in Black culture, their favorite themes  in the film, and, of course, shenanigans ensue. Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" © 2015 Jahzzar Offertory Shannon - banana bread, Graeter's Ice Cream; setting and maintaining boundaries Marcia - foil meals on the fire, Bisquick, homemade deodorant Support the Podcast Patreo...

From Here to a Common Horizon

May 26, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this special bonus episode, From Here Media founder Alissa Molina (Universal Voices Podcast)  joins Shannon for a chat about the origins of her not-for-profit undertaking and her new magazine "Common Horizon" (featuring pieces from your two favorite podcast hosts!). Shannon and Marcia also share their *slighty* overwhelmed weather check and an offertory filled with goodness and a very minimal amount of fire-related traumatic memories. Theme Song: "Seas of Mars" by Jazzhar © 2015 Find Fr...

This Episode is So Kibe!

April 22, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Join Marcia (@stylishlycia) and Shannon (@teamquarterblack)  in their conversation with their friend and  favorite hagiographer, Meg Hunter Kilmer (@mhunterkilmer) as she shares her love of saints, their stories, and her companions!  Offertory: Meg’s book, Saints Around the World (available for pre-order at https://saintsaroundtheworld.com)

This Episode is So Kibe!

April 22, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Join Marcia (@stylishlycia) and Shannon (@teamquarterblack)  in their conversation with their friend and  favorite hagiographer, Meg Hunter Kilmer (@mhunterkilmer) as she shares her love of saints, their stories, and her companions!  Offertory: Meg’s book, Saints Around the World (available for pre-order at https://saintsaroundtheworld.com)

Patreon AMA April 23!

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 48 seconds - 619 KB

Join us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on April 23 for Patreon subscribers only. Go to www.patreon.com/psbbpodcast to support our podcast

Patreon Sneak Peek: Taylor Swift’s folklore

April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

For our friends who are not Patreon subscribers, this is an episode from August 2020 where Marcia and our friend Vanesa Goldberg (@vanesa_goldberg) go in on Taylor’s folklore album! Enjoy! 

Patreon Sneak Peek: Taylor Swift’s folklore

April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

For our friends who are not Patreon subscribers, this is an episode from August 2020 where Marcia and our friend Vanesa Goldberg (@vanesa_goldberg) go in on Taylor’s folklore album! Enjoy! 

Echoes & Hope: James Conway

February 27, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB

WARNING: Discussion of Domestic Abuse James Conway is a self-professed Army Brat who lives in Baltimore, MD. A survivor of homelessness ans domestic abuse, he serves his parish in multiple ministries as well as acting as the Parish Council President. James currently serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Catholics United for Black Lives, a s not-for-profit which advocates for policies promoting racial justice in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.   Musi...

Echoes & Hope: Perpetua Charles

February 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Perpetua Charles is a first generation Haitian American who loves the saints, the Mass, and Adoration. A cradle Catholic, Perpetua grew up in Boston before moving to Central Florida in her teenage years and returning to Boston as an adult. She especially loves to sing and  lead worship for others. Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, edited https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger Used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Echoes & Hope: Preslaysa Williams

February 16, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

CONTENT WARNING - There is discussion of self harm & attempted suicide in this episode Preslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her culture with her readers. She has a MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University, a Master in Public Administration from the College of Charleston, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish Language & Literature from Columbia Un...

Echoes & Hope: Nate Tinner-Williams

February 11, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MB

Nate Tinner-Williams is a millennial Black Catholic with a passion for theology, history, music, writing, and justice.   Nate currently lives in New Orleans with a Catholic young adult intentional community where he is studying for his Masters of Theology at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (the one and only Catholic HBCU) and beginning seminary with the Josephites. He is also a founder of the online newspaper, the Black Catholic Messenger. Follow ...

Echoes & Hope: Claire Obenson

February 06, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MB

Claire Obenson is an architect of Cameroonian & Nigerian descent living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  She came to the US at aged 17 to study Architecture at THE Ohio State University. During that time, she began questioning the existence of Christ, gradually becoming an atheist. It was only years later, while at the University of Oregon, that she regained her faith and returned to the Catholic Church. Currently, Claire spends her time running her Architecture practice, St Clare of Assisi...

Echoes & Hope: Alexis Duffy

February 01, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

Alexis Duffy is the Director of Catechesis at St. Therese Little Flower Parish and serves on the Black Catholic Advisory Board for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend.  Alexis is a wife and mother to two beautiful little girls. In whatever free time she can find she loves to cook and bake and will never turn down a chance for coffee, Coke, or, honestly, caffeine in any form. Follow Alexis on Instagram @awkwardly_beloved Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, edit...