Black And A Half Podcast Episode #43: Lindsey T. H. Jackson

On this episode, we welcome actor, artist, lifestyle coach, movement coach…. and so much more –  Lindsey T. H. Jackson. She joins us today to talk about the newplay she is performing in with Silas, Colonize It!, a scifi political parody playing at The Ballard Underground in Seattle – January 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th. We talk about swimming pools, Sam’s Club, scripts, and Manny starting race riots. It’s a fun listen.

About Our Guest

Lindsey is more than just a wonderful actor. Lindsey received her B.F.A. from Emerson University in Dance and Theater and her M.A. from Lesley University in Social Sciences with a focus on holistic health modalities and community development. She has worked and trained as a dancer, health instructor, muscular therapist and life-coach in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than thirteen years. In this time, she attained degrees and certifications in Muscular Therapy, Thai Massage, Enneagram Coaching, Career Coaching and the full sweep of Pilates practicum. This broad international experience is reflected in her integrative practice methodology.

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When not in the studio Lindsey continues to pursue her artistic side through writing, performing and storytelling. She is blessed to have a pigeon pair of beautiful children and a “totally awesome husband.”

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #40: Abraham Tadesse & Kait Noir

This week on Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with two guests; local Seattle comic Abraham Tadesse and Alternative model Kait Noir. They talk about the recent sexual harassment/sexual assault allegations that are making headlines around the nation as well as what’s happening in the local Seattle scene and how that comedy community is responding. They also talk to Kait about the product line of adult toys she is representing now from Wicked Daddy Academy.

 

    Seattle Comic & Black Man, Abraham Tadesse

                   Alternative Model, Kait Noir

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Black And A Half Episode #39: Stefi Hallstrom

This week on Black And A Half, Stefi Hallstrom joins the program. Stefi is a host and salesperson for the popular trivia company Geeks Who Drink. Stefi has produced Stand Up Comedy Cancer Benefits in the past, is a fellow geek, and had a short stint as an open mic comic. We have lots of laughs on this episode talking about disaster movies, HBO Shows, Trivia, cable television, and cops attacking nurses.

Manny and Silas also introduce a new segment to the show, The BlackBag or HalfBag, where they answer listener questions on the show.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #38: Nigel Larson

Manny Martin Returns!

Comedian Nigel Larson is our guest!

We talk about Nigel’s experience with a Nazi flag.

We laugh a lot! Check out episode #38!!!

Nigel Larson is a Seattle based comic that performs all over the United States and Canada. He’s competed in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and is a favorite at comedy clubs everywhere.

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Black And A Half Podcast #37: Shannon Koyano

Today we have a great treat for you. Not only is our guest the hilarious local comic Shannon Koyano, but we also have Nicole Santora back as a guest co-host.

 

About Our Guest

Shannon Koyano is a Seattle stand up comic. She is co-producer of Odd Babes Production alongside Danielle KL Gregiore and Aisha Farhoud. Shannon has been lucky enough to perform all over the Pacific Northwest and continues to do so as often as she can.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #36: Scandal From Bohemia

This episode is a great interview with Scandal From Bohemia, a Seattle local burlesque performer, actor,  and all around great person. Scandal recently stepped into the role of producer and produced a show called “Exit Stage Naked,” a burlesque show performed entirely to the music of Rush. We talk about that, how she got into burlesque, her move to Seattle, and a lot more.

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Black and A Half Podcast Episode #35: Jenny Buehler and Carolyn Hastings

Two members of The Bodacious Ladyhood, Jenny Buehler and Carolyn Hastings, stop by the studio to talk to Silas and Guest Co-Host Jasmine Silvera about a production of Outdoor Trek they are performing in this summer. They talk about Outdoor Trek, the origin story of the Bodacious Ladyhood, Disneyland, and much more.

Carolyn Hastings

Jenny Buehler

Outdoor Trek is a yearly re-creation of different Star Trek episode, live and outdoor.This year, they are doing the TOS episode Day of The Dove. It’s a really fun production that you have to check out. Here is a link to more information about the production: http://www.helloearthproductions.com/

Check out more about The Bodacious Ladyhood at their website: http://www.bodaciousladyhood.com/

Guest Co-Host: Jasmine Silvera, http://jasminesilvera.com/

Hosts: Silas Lindenstein, Manny Martin (Not appearing in this episode)

 

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Black and A Half Podcast: Episode #34 – Aaron Fishbein

This is a very special episode of Black and A Half because we not only have local Seattle comic Aaron Fishbein, but for the first time ever we have a special guest host Nicole Santora! Nicole is filling in for Manny for this episode while he’s on break. Nicole is a past guest and was so much fun we tried to figure out a way to get her back on soon. So this worked out perfect.

Aaron is a comic and musician living in Seattle that is definitely on the short list of growing Seattle comedy talent. On this episode we talked about adventures in hiking, Hawaii, the Whole30 diet, and a whole lot more. Check it out!

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #33 – Christan Leonard

This week on Black and A Half we welcome one of the directors of the locally-shot web series, Northern Belles.  On this episode they talk about fermented tea (can’t spell it), Silas tries to understand how Christan has never seen Star Trek, and Manny is given homework to watch some musicals.

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