Podcast Episode: Mutual Fan-Girling with Jared 🎤🌈

In this episode, I sit down with Jared, the producer of Openly Mic and Q Lounge—an incredible space for queer comedy. Jared has been fan-girling over my podcast, while I’ve been fan-girling over his comedy for years! We finally got the chance to connect and talk about the complexities of being a comedian, finding the best places to perform, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces in comedy.

Don’t miss Jared performing at Space Queers on Feb 27th at 8 PM! Get ready for an episode full of laughs, insights, and a whole lot of mutual admiration. 🎭✨

#QueerComedy #OpenlyMic #QLounge #SpaceQueers #ComedyCommunity

In this episode of Casual Disasters, I’m joined by the roller skaters of Spokane—Darrien, Darrion, and Troy—who have all played a big role in inspiring my own skating journey. We dive into the culture of roller skating, from the music that sets the perfect vibe to the unique styles and traditions that shape skating communities across the U.S. and beyond.

We also highlight the incredible contributions of each guest:

• Darrien (aka Rosethrow) is a powerhouse in Spokane’s creative scene, from his hip-hop group to filmmaking, DJing, working with Terrain, and organizing community events.
• Darrion is passionate about skating and helping others get started, offering skating lessons and sharing his knowledge to grow the local scene.
• Troy brings his deep influence in both DJing and skating, curating the perfect sounds to keep the energy high on the rink and beyond.

Whether you're a seasoned skater or just curious about the scene, this episode is a deep dive into the rhythm, movement, and passion behind the wheels. Tune in!

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Josiah—comedian, comedy organizer, graphic artist, gaming aficionado, and the mastermind behind the Spokane Comedy Film Festival, happening February 21–22 at the Garland Theater (submissions close January 31st!).

We dive deep into the world of independent comedy, embracing weirdness to find your unique audience, and the importance of amplifying women’s voices in comedy. Josiah also shares his take on confronting bigoted and shock-value humor in the comedy scene. We round it out with a philosophical discussion, a few laughs over the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, and plenty of delightful detours into random topics.

Special guest Wilma joins the fun, bringing her signature wit to the table. Both comedians have exciting events coming up—catch them at: 🎤 "For You," a PowerPoint comedy event on January 22 at The Grain Shed Taproom downtown. 🎤 Lilac City Live, featuring Wilma, this Thursday at the Downtown Library.

This episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a few surprises along the way—don’t miss it!

When do you get to officially identify as an artist?

Endless amazingness with this human. Shantell has done so much for the Spokane community through, arts, advocacy, kindness, and working with college students and developing equity programming. On this episode we talked about being nerds, art, somatic healing work, organizing, coming back to your mission, play as an adult and so much more. I can't believe it took me 20 years to meet Shantell but it is perfect timing and I am so grateful I did. Follow this badass activist, artist, writer and all her amazing work and her latest art "blk box gallery' on insta.

Be afraid of the man who practices a joke more than 1000 times…. from NYC to Spokane Ibrahim is bringing his dry wit and making the scene more interesting. I’ve been lucky to see his journey of open mic to hosting, to being booked, over the past 2 years. On this episode we talk about how poetry led him to comedy, the grind and practice of crafting jokes, writing, Batman, dyslexia, psychology, and swim instructing. Go follow and check out his comedy journey.

We have sound! Thanks to Estimate I learned how to turn up the sound in garage band. That's why it is helpful to have a producer in the studio. Matt, or Estimate, is not only savvy with making things sound good but he makes a damn good drink. We first met at, Radio Bar, my favorite local bar in Spokane. Soon after becoming his number 1 customer - I ran into Estimate in the music scene in Spokane and got to see him preform. I was enthralled with his rapping and producing ability and had to have him on the podcast. His talent for making rap, and smooth beats, are like no one else in Spokane. This episode we talked about his influences for being a producer and rapper, how he stays focused in his home town, what it is like being from here, music being healing, bartending and the world of bartending, and the music scene of Spokane. Thanks to, Estimate, for also giving me the “Casual Disasters” theme song.

We prefunked this episode by getting our artists pics for Terrain! Both Matt and I will be featured for the big event. Go see him perform, Thursday October 3rd at 7pm, for Terrains preview night.

Mariah McKay - Season 2 guest opener for "Casual Disasters".

I even have a theme song and logo for this season! Upping my podcast game. Thanks to Estimate for the theme song and Garrett Doll for the logo.

But back to the guest - there are endless cheers I could give to Mariah. She has been huge for the Spokane Community. As "multipotenialites" we unite over our masking, ADHD/VAST (Variable, Attention, Stimulus, Trait) being from this area, and bonding over our passion for Spokane. This interview dives into alternative learning, being an exceptional learner sent to an alternative school, local politics, the beginning of TERRAIN and the art scene, implementing co-housing, Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA), and the many hats she wears for this community. Give it a listen and follow the amazing things she does for this place. This is part 1 of many episodes.

Off the track of Bloomsday to record this episode. My bestie joins me on casual disasters to discuss our 23+years of friendship, neurodivergence (ADHD, OCD, Anxiety), dating late in adulthood, the culture of Spokane, the helping profession, and our journey through recovering from codependency.