Plaid Skirts & Basic Black

SEASON FINALE: Consistent Life Ethic with Destiny Herndon-DeLaRosa

Marcia has an interview with the Queen Mother herself, Destiny Herndon-DeLaRosa of New Wave Feminists. (Parental Warning: this is PG-13)  The ladies also talk about the weather and one last offertory before we head out for a while!  Offertory: •Destiny: All the comedy and Pro-Life Feminist documentary on You Tube (soon to be free!)  •Marcia: Buying groceries (hay comical en la casa!), overnight oats, Binge Mode: Harry Potter, and Joy Cuff bracelets (www.joycuff.com) or on Amazon • Shannon:...

Ecumenism: A fancy way to say you CAN sit with us!

Shannon and Marcia welcome guest Carrie King, a Protestant youth pastor to the podcast to talk about her faith and why we should all just get along!  Make sure to stay tuned to our story telling series: Echos of Hope coming in February!  Offertory Shannon - looking through old pictures, buy something you never move into your Amazon cart Marcia - @butternut_gouache Erin Leffler fathers of star wars series. DIY Medicine ball tea, target black history month Carrie - amazon, rotating spice ...

Ecumenism: A fancy way to say you CAN sit with us!

Shannon and Marcia welcome guest Carrie King, a Protestant youth pastor to the podcast to talk about her faith and why we should all just get along!  Make sure to stay tuned to our story telling series: Echos of Hope coming in February!  Offertory Shannon - looking through old pictures, buy something you never move into your Amazon cart Marcia - @butternut_gouache Erin Leffler fathers of star wars series. DIY Medicine ball tea, target black history month Carrie - amazon, rotating spice ...

Life-saving, Leaning, and Liturgical Living

The ladies talk While You Were Sleeping! Offertory Shannon - Sausage Rolls, Post Christmas Sales Marcia - automatic starters, birthday celebrations follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta me: @stylishlycia and shannon: @teamquarterblack and email us at [email protected] Announcement - There will be no episode next week to take some time off for Christmas. Our next new episode will be posted on January 16.

Life-saving, Leaning, and Liturgical Living

The ladies talk While You Were Sleeping! Offertory Shannon - Sausage Rolls, Post Christmas Sales Marcia - automatic starters, birthday celebrations follow us on social media @psbbpodcast on insta me: @stylishlycia and shannon: @teamquarterblack and email us at [email protected] Announcement - There will be no episode next week to take some time off for Christmas. Our next new episode will be posted on January 16.

Plaid Skirts and Basic Blackity Black Christmas

Offertory Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Shannon - Lessons & Carols Service Marcia - Prime Wardrobe  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @psbbpodcast Email us at [email protected]. Follow Marcia at @stylishlycia and Shannon at @teamquarterblack. Next week  we’ll be talking about the best Sandra Bullock movie of all time, While You Were Sleeping, which is streaming on Disney+ with subscription. Spotify playlist: Plaid Skirts and Blackity Black Christmas- https://open...

Introducing "Echoes and Hope"

"We are a people of stories." Introducing our newest project, "Echoes and Hope," an oral storytelling archive of Black Catholic men and women living their faith in the 21st Century, premiering February 2020. Music for this episode:  "Homebound" by Audiobinger © 2018, edited https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger Used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

Our Lady of Guadalupe!

Shannon and Marcia gush about the patroness of the Americas and the unborn in this new episode. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a very special place in both their hearts and they are (super!) excited to share it with you all!  Offertory Shannon - Cameron’s coffee Highlander Grog, snow angels Marcia - CRISIS on Infinite Earths, McCafe Winter Wonder coffee, and mass in spanish Follow us on instagram and twitter (@psbbpodcast) and email us at [email protected]. We would love to...

Our Lady of Guadalupe!

Shannon and Marcia gush about the patroness of the Americas and the unborn in this new episode. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a very special place in both their hearts and they are (super!) excited to share it with you all!  Offertory Shannon - Cameron’s coffee Highlander Grog, snow angels Marcia - CRISIS on Infinite Earths, McCafe Winter Wonder coffee, and mass in spanish Follow us on instagram and twitter (@psbbpodcast) and email us at [email protected]. We would love to...

Little Women!

Little Women!

Our Gratitude Attitudes!

The ladies share what they are thankful for!  Offertory: Marcia:  • sweet and salty caramel toffee with sea salt clif bars • Disney+ (specifically The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda!) Shannon:  • The Great British Baking Show (Holiday edition) on Netflix Music: Seas of Mars (Jahazzar) Follow us on Instagram: @psbbpodcast, @stylishlycia (Marcia), and @teamquarterblack (Shannon) Email us: [email protected]

Our Gratitude Attitudes!

The ladies share what they are thankful for!  Offertory: Marcia:  • sweet and salty caramel toffee with sea salt clif bars • Disney+ (specifically The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda!) Shannon:  • The Great British Baking Show (Holiday edition) on Netflix Music: Seas of Mars (Jahazzar) Follow us on Instagram: @psbbpodcast, @stylishlycia (Marcia), and @teamquarterblack (Shannon) Email us: [email protected]

The Confession Session

Shannon and Marcia y’all the sacrament of confession and the grace (and anxiety) it brings!  The Offertory: •Shannon - “The West Wing” streaming on Netflix, Nothing Bundt cakes •Marcia - Scentworx candles at Kohl’s, Season Four of the Good Place Follow us on Instagram: @psbbpodcast Marcia: @stylishlycia Shannon: @teamquarterblack email us: [email protected]

The Confession Session

Shannon and Marcia y’all the sacrament of confession and the grace (and anxiety) it brings!  The Offertory: •Shannon - “The West Wing” streaming on Netflix, Nothing Bundt cakes •Marcia - Scentworx candles at Kohl’s, Season Four of the Good Place Follow us on Instagram: @psbbpodcast Marcia: @stylishlycia Shannon: @teamquarterblack email us: [email protected]

Our Big Fat Greek Podcast!

Shannon and Marcia dive into their favorite quotable movie this side of Mount Olympus: My Big Fat Greek Wedding! They talk all things Portokalos, Miller, Rodney, Harry, and Greek Orthodox in our newest episode. Offertory Marcia:  Caramel Brulee Latte from Starbucks Connie and Carla  Are you like, holy? Podcast Jordandene (www.jordandene.com) all of your geek chic needs and I have all the feels with this month’s Doctor Who inspired shirt (travel hopefully!) -use code stylishlycia to sav...

Our Big Fat Greek Podcast!

Shannon and Marcia dive into their favorite quotable movie this side of Mount Olympus: My Big Fat Greek Wedding! They talk all things Portokalos, Miller, Rodney, Harry, and Greek Orthodox in our newest episode. Offertory Marcia:  Caramel Brulee Latte from Starbucks Connie and Carla  Are you like, holy? Podcast Jordandene (www.jordandene.com) all of your geek chic needs and I have all the feels with this month’s Doctor Who inspired shirt (travel hopefully!) -use code stylishlycia to sav...

Baking with Marcia's "Twin!" Well...not really.

Shannon and Marcia usher in a brand new season by celebrating failure in the best way: by covering the Netflix show, "Nailed It!" The Offertory: Shannon - Brick House in the City for Christmas Tees, Epiphany Gifts - Italy & discounts Marcia - The Power of TED by David Emerald, new planners (yay for 2020!), and Toni’s gold chef hat! (I should already own it as the best baker in my house!) Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @psbbpodcast and email us: [email protected] Ma...

SupaSTAH!!!

We saw Downton Abbey, y’all!

Just a little midweek check-in ahead of the season finale because we had a chance to check in with the Crawleys!  Offertory:  Marcia- 1. Up Yours, Downstairs podcast  2. #lifeisworthloving challenge (find it on Instagram @stylishlycia) Shannon: 1. crs.org for the ethical giving guide! 2. Seasonal eating and all the fall flavors! 

Prayer, Hope, and All Our Worries!

Shannon and Marcia take on mental health and share their experiences.  Offertory: Shannon: Marcia: self-care and (responsible) escapism

Sense, Sensibility, Ramblings, and Other Goodies

The girls are back in town! Shannon and Marcia take a trip to early 19th century rural England and triumph with the Dashwood sisters in BBC's 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility! Bear with us as we get lost in Austen and update you on our lived over the last few weeks (months?!) Offertory: Shannon: -Malcolm Gladwell: Revisionist History podcast (The Jesuit 3 part series starting with "The Standard Case)  available where all awesome podcasts are sold! -Brothers from the Suburbs (on the ...

Just checking in!

We’ve missed you as much as you’ve missed us!! 

YOUcharistic Adoration

Shannon and Marcia talk the Eucharist in this episode just right for your lunch hour! (Get it?!) 

YOUcharistic Adoration

Shannon and Marcia talk the Eucharist in this episode just right for your lunch hour! (Get it?!) 

Return to Squee!!!

Shannon & Marcia (finally!) cover Return to Me, the most wholesome (and casually Catholic) romantic comedy and one of our favorites! It doesn’t hurt that it is a love letter to our city and there’s a bit of Italy! Leave all of your cynicism at the door, have some ravioli with a side of cabbage, and just enjoy yourself!  Offertory:  Marcia: Speechless in ABC starring Minnie Driver and Stitch Fix clothing service ( I love it!) Use this code to get $25 just to get you started: https://www.stit...

Grooving with John Legend

Shannon & Marcia experience John Legend’s first live album (Live at SOB’s).  Offertory: Marcia: shorts and Lord of the Rings Shannon: Farmers’ Market and spring cleaning!  Next episode: Return to Me 

Addy, The All American Girl

Shannon & Marcia revisit a (later) childhood fave: Addy Walker, the first black American Girl doll. 

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Shannon and Marcia talk the Sydney Poitier classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?", how things have changed, and how somethings haven't. We have a real discussion about race where the ladies share their experiences.  Offertory: Shannon: *The Perfect Date (on Netflix) *Warren Dunes (in Michigan) *Fenty by Rihanna foundation Marcia:  *Jasmine Guilllory Trilogy (The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and The Wedding Party -coming in July 2019) *Coloring books for adults *Rachel Held Evans (Rest in Po...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Shannon and Marcia talk the Sydney Poitier classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?", how things have changed, and how somethings haven't. We have a real discussion about race where the ladies share their experiences.  Offertory: Shannon: *The Perfect Date (on Netflix) *Warren Dunes (in Michigan) *Fenty by Rihanna foundation Marcia:  *Jasmine Guilllory Trilogy (The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and The Wedding Party -coming in July 2019) *Coloring books for adults *Rachel Held Evans (Rest in Po...

Midge Maisel and Marvelous Atonement

Shannon and Marcia gush about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (now streaming in Amazon Prime), the best compliment Marcia has ever received, and atonement. We also offer a shout out and many prayers to our Jewish brothers and sisters, because we love them (and they can feed Marcia). Offertory: Marcia: Veep (starring American treasure Julia Louis-Dreyfus) on HBO and Max Richter’s sleep (on Amazon Music or wherever fine music is sold).  Shannon: Roberta Flack (all of it!), She Who Is by Elizabeth ...

Higher-Further-Faster

Welcome to SEASON THREE, y’all! We are kicking off this girl power fest with Captain Marvel, the MCU’s first stand alone female superhero movie! In this episode we highlight what makes Carol Danvers great, why this movie is amazing, and its underlying message of how can we better serve refugees. And you know that we had to talk about what the Church says about all that (http://www.usccb.org/news/2017/17-159.cfm)  Next episode: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel The Offertory:  Marcia: Strange Plan...

The Holiday Calendar and other “Catholic magic!”

Shannon and Marcia watched Netflix’s “The Holiday Calendar” 

Our Advent Omnibus!

Shannon and Marcia drop this surprise episode to talk Advent, the traditions, and why it is Shannon’s favorite!

Fantastic Beasts and How To Discern Them(...well kinda)

Shannon and Marcia went to see Fantastic Beast: Crimes of Grindelwald and recapped it in this very special Thanksgiving Day episode. Please know that this episode is FULL OF SPOILERS!   Offertory: Marcia- The Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab, Doctor Who Series 11, and Walmart grocery pickup! Use this link to get $10 off!! http://r.wmt.com/ine6g     Shannon- https://minimalistbaker.com/, The Felix Felicis cocktail: https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/harry-potter-and-the-night-he-w...

CoCo, Dia de los Muertos and the Communion of Saints

Shannon and Marcia talk one of the best Disney/Pixar movies ever! We laugh, we cry, we appreciate the shenanigans and have a great time! 

CoCo, Dia de los Muertos, and the Communion of Saints

Shannon and Marcia talk one of the best Disney/Pixar movies ever! We laugh, we cry, we appreciate the shenanigans and have a great time! 

The Youth Ministry Episode

Shannon and Marcia talk Catholic youth ministry and most everything that comes with. This episode also has our very first (official) guest to the pod (Kaylen!) and a brand new segment: The Offertory.  Gifts from the Offertory: Marcia: Busy Philipps’ book “This Will Only Hurt A Little” available in print and audiobook in stores and online. Also, just Busy Philipps in general.  Shannon: Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi (available in print and audiobook in stores and online) and Binge Mode podcast av...

The Ladies talk Ladybird

Shannon and Marcia talk Ladybird.  Marcia, upon rewatch, has changed her feelings about this movie and it’s super important.  Shannon talks about being a sneaky mom and Marcia expresses how she still can’t talk to boys.  Ladybird, an Oscar nominated movie, is available on Netflix. 

The Road Back to Narnia

Shannon and Marcia talk C.S. Lewis’ most well known book “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Explore the Christian themes and wish they were the Pevensie children! 

Temptation, the Tenth Doctor, and Technical Difficulties

Shannon and Marcia talk Doctor Who, specifically The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit episodes in season two, break it down, and explore temptation. Doctor Who merchandise: Logan Arch: website: https://www.loganarchchicago.com/ IG: https://instagram.com/loganarchchicago?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1qw3dsm9whv2m The Colorful Geek IG: https://instagram.com/thecolorfulgeek?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=17yb1jycsp80f

Call the Midwife: Pro-life and Poverty

Shannon and Marcia watch the pilot episode of the amazing show “Call the Midwife” and talk about how wonderful it is, the prolife movement’s responsibility to the poor, and how much we really don’t like Margaret Sanger.

Call the Midwife: Pro-life and Poverty

Shannon and Marcia watch the pilot episode of the amazing show “Call the Midwife” and talk about how wonderful it is, the prolife movement’s responsibility to the poor, and how much we really don’t like Margaret Sanger.

Matt Maher: The End and the Beginning

We listen to Matt Maher’s first album and Shannon fangirls...hard. You can stream The End and the Beginning for free on You Tube and Amazon is you have a prime account.

Feminism: it’s for everyone!

Shannon and Marcia talk about their experience with feminism. What it’s like to be pro-life feminists and talk about the movie “Pro-Life Feminist” that can be found at lifefem.com and is worth the $3.99 rental fee! The Atlantic article Shannon mentioned: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/01/pro-lifers-womens-march/513104/

Psych: The Exorcism Episode!

Shannon and Marcia start season two on a hilarious note with another dynamic Catholic duo: Shawn and Gus! We talk about Season Four, Episode Four of “Psych:” The Devil is in the Details...and the Upstairs Bedroom, exorcism, and our summer. And of course we have time for shenanigans!

Special Episode: The Priest Sexual Scandal...again

Shannon and Marcia take a break from their hiatus to talk the priest sex scandal and how heartbreaking it is for those young men, their families, and our Church.

Special Episode: The Priest Sexual Scandal...again

Shannon and Marcia take a break from their hiatus to talk the priest sex scandal and how heartbreaking it is for those young men, their families, and our Church.

The Royal Wedding and all of its Blackity Blackness

Shannon and Marcia talk Royal Wedding and all the #blackgirlmagic oozing out of Windsor! Oh, and we’ve convinced ourselves that Meghan Markle listens to our podcast.

Grilled Cheesus!

Shannon and Marcia talk about Jane the Virgin. Marcia has seen every episode and she made Shannon watch the pilot. We talk Catholic themes, family values, and Juanes! This is our penultimate episode of Season One and we would love to know what you think, so please remember to rate and share with your friends!