Are We Okay?

Founder of Me-N-Joe's CBD Oil Animal Cookies, Melissa Osborne swings by the podcast to talk about coming back to her home, taking care of a donkey and a horse, how to calm your pets on the Fourth of July, the five favorite flavors of dogs, bringing home strays, why her dachshund no longer smells, driving a semi truck from California to Georgia, going to a seminary to learn about God, taking a traumatic math class, trusting God to take care of her student loans, and how she really lost the top of her finger.    Shoot her an email at: menjoesanimalcookies@gmail.com

Progressive Christian vlogger and podcaster, Damon Garcia stops by the podcast to talk about recording rap songs, channeling creativity, leaving his church, Christianity's rummage sale, separating himself from other Christians, whether Trump or Obama is more Christian, the political life of Jesus, Love Wins, the craft of preaching, giving power to the Westboro Baptist Church, changing someone's mind with love, whether God lets bad things happen, thinking his dad wasn't his real dad, and people who don't show up for things.   Find him online at: https://www.godtalkpod.com/ Or follow him on Twitter: @whoisdamon

Writer and lavender farmer, Melissa J. Broughton drops by the podcast to talk about finding a place in Buellton, renting with an artist's credit history, growing up in a one-stoplight town, California's cost of living, running away after her divorce, remembering those palm trees, not having the things you thought you would, how writing a college handbook put her through college, being inspired by an airplane thief, her eclectic resumé, ghosting, wanting and not wanting kids, owning her daddy issues, progressing into alcoholism, celebrating her sobriety with a glass of wine, little sprinkles of divine intervention, and drinking Axl Rose's bath water. Find her online at: https://www.facebook.com/mycowboydad/ Or follow Sleepy Bunny on Instagram: @lavender_naps

Stand-up comic Justin Bournonville swings by the podcast to talk about finding a Dan Curcio CD at a Goodwill, not living in an igloo in Alaska, 24 hours of sunlight, building his own home, growing a comedy scene, purposely botching the host's name, listening to Andrew Dice Clay on the way to school, joining an orchid club, restoring mopeds, trying to become an Elvis impersonator, 80s toys, what his kids are into, filling the void his dad's death left, giving people a chance, meeting his wife in an AOL chatroom, becoming a Mormon for a girl, being fired by a new pastor, what to do if you're not happy with the way things are going, where all the aliens are, and something called The Dab. Find out more about his comedy showcase at: https://www.facebook.com/events/866603026870181/

Actor, musician, and dialect coach, Moriah Claire Quinn stops by the podcast to talk about not being home for two months, Blindboy Boatclub, psychobabble, the left and right sides of our bodies, sticking your finger between your teeth, being raised Bahá'í, growing edible dates, social media and the inherent sadness of life, slippery slopes, miscalculating the rapture, love wolves, Blurred Lines, those that scream loudest, your internet footprint, being a slave to your cell phone, how things used to was, the faith taters, coming out of the broom closet, the suck that is life, and being excellent to each other.   Follow her on Instagram: @moclaireq

Actress Katie Lawrence drops by the podcast to talk about occasionally living in Indiana, how 9/11 changed her dreams, the wine trail, Sudden Accent Syndrome, losing her memory, complex partial seizures, remembering blue balls, peeing with the door open, getting a laser in her brain, losing her headphones, whether she'll ever be on stage again, what she knows about Minecraft, having fun with Mormons, why her grandma's ghost won't fix her brain, being ignored by her husband for years, and when Batman died of starvation in her kitchen.    Find her online at: https://katievsepilepsy.blogspot.com/

Singer-songwriter and coffee roaster, Shawn Clark swings by the podcast to talk about killing Jerry by doing this interview, moving to California from Texas, making junk sculptures, roasting coffee in his spare time, his wild dad, taking things apart, intentionally throwing his trombone auditions so he could sit with the cool kids, his first guitar, learning to love Country music, being cheated on, his Tuesday night group, hipster people, uppers, spending two weeks drunk, building a church in inner city Chicago, doing a street corner tour, being a real turd sometimes, not loving church, and being more than this body.   Find him online at: http://www.shawnclarkfamilyband.com/

Writer Josh Cornell stops by the podcast to talk about the most relaxing song ever written, a play about his tumultuous relationship, making horror films, going to law school, joint custody, tea time, anger, whether protesting can help anything, riling up a whole political party, comments sections, adversarial politics, the God who would send his grandfather to hell, being upset with your parents, raising kids in two different households, whether another God created God, Moon Boy, and Bad Guy Getter. Get tickets for Legally Blonde here: http://smct.org/legally-blonde/

Author LK Walsh drops by the podcast to talk about getting an earbud stuck in her ear, creepy beautiful style, moving around a lot, her mom's dating advice, whether she should trust that I'm not a serial killer, having a knife in her purse, a murderer's carpet cleaning bill, what blood feels like, competitive shooting, writing angry but eloquent letters to her parents, reading terrible screenplays, diving with sharks, blowing bubbles at a sea lion, my RMS Titanic obsession, writing inspirational quotes, the laziness of negativity, getting someone to confess to a crime, The Rubber Band, Sensory Integration Disorder, constant rejection, short attention spans on a whale watching tour, taking no pictures on a boat dive, Facebook notifications, OurTime.com, outdoor cats, pretending to know a lot about wine, why Catholicism is her jam, and why you have no idea what she's capable of.   Find her online at: https://www.lkwalshauthor.com/ Get a copy of The Lavender Soul at: https://www.amazon.com/Lavender-Soul-LK-Wal

Stryker systems maintainer Trevor Goodrich swings by the podcast to talk about being in class plays with Weston Scott, getting out of the Army, spending time in Thailand and Malaysia, ISIS' downward spiral, the two types of people in the Army, what a psychic told his mom about him, shellfish allergies, the Hoo-ah phase, why Washington is better than California, whether Trump has helped or hurt the military, being an energetic dork, soccer, getting a sign from God at camp, and suicide.   Follow him on Instagram: @hoodrich805

Photographer and singer-songwriter, Jenny Ashley stops by the podcast to talk about what she would do if she could not fail, working on a couple of bad novels, writing a song for gnome-smashing vandals, recording with Jon Bartel, building relationships with her half siblings, getting back into photography, Justin Vernon, disappointing Neal Breton, critical thinking, Elliott Smith therapy, grading papers in the bathtub, making a divorce work, letting boys cry, the missing component of her marriage, praying with her kids, and taking her son to judo class so he won't hurt her. Find her online at: https://www.jennyashleyphotography.com/ or https://jennyashley.bandcamp.com/ Or follow her on Instagram: @jenny_bsides

In celebration of TWO full years of the Are We Okay? Podcast, Alli Wallace and Weston Scott drop by the podcast to talk about the difference between a bush and a tree, discussing politics with guests, the JFK assassination, Uncle Sam's unrequited relationship with his stepson, astral traveling with Cindy Martin, Kenny Gracia's theistic civility, the songs we would strip to, Johnny Wilson's marathon episode, how I feel about frisbee golf, sharing a cheesecake and mimosas with Jenn Hix, whether I'll ever hang out with Jesslyn Brundy, Justin Meddings' Bob Dole jokes, the strangest trolley tour of our lives, stuffing a turkey's wife, Danielle Churchill's green light for empathy, Dallas Bronson's butt, supporting your artist friends like Neal Breton, Savannah Nicholson's growth mindset, being desperate for Ben Ayers' attention, making an album alongside a weekly podcast, Larry Delinger's journals, and trying to live up to Ian Hassett's example. Then we answer a handful of rapid-fire questions, and play a game of B

Artist Josh Talbott swings by the podcast to talk about collecting old men, getting a DUI in his driveway, polishing awareness, What I've Learned, spending long hours in your own company, selfishness, only using Facebook for what it's good for, pressing the Pleasure button until you're dead, spreading a sense of wonder, human cooperation, examining what you really want, endurance hunts, the Hollywood of the South, Andrew's unusual body shape, jazz musician bugs, toy paintings, being the dirty kid, painting in public, being broke, the limits of language, the beauty of Cloud Atlas, and fruit leather underwear.    Find him online at: http://www.joshtalbott.com/

Entrepreneur and "unemployed mother", Jen Manuele stops by the podcast to talk about having a lot of kids, DNA translocation, birth order and effects, drinking my Kool-Aid, "Up Until Now...", Brandnewnoise's Mr. Purple, sibling relationships, opening her own photography studio, Sally Loo's Wholesome Café, how good dogs are, student-teacher respect, her desire to flee to Mexico, wearing a hot sweating infant, moving across the country to get more family time, permaculture, how she named her kids, exploring all of the religions, Frannie's goodbye to Hank, nostalgic smells, the way to cut an orange for optimal eating, and getting into a car accident on purpose to share a moment.   Follow her on Instagram: @manuelesgorogue

Podcaster Chris Morales (The Nightshift with Chris Morales) drops by the podcast to talk about Kendrick Lamar, The Church Of What's Happening Now, comedy writing, music, using his own flavor, local podcasts, The Podcast Movement, playing football, frisbee golf, the Anunnaki, doing mushrooms on the beach on his stepdad's birthday, when G-Baby dies, and being a pretty fun person.   Find him online at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightshift-with-chris-morales/id1341181369?mt=2

Writer Kiana Hayes swings by the podcast to talk about looking unapproachable, being forced out of introversion, remembering people by their coffee order, getting a job at a pet lodge, not drugging her cat, spoken word, General Ed, The Power of Now, lying to yourself, vulnerability, seeing Rudy Francisco stutter, fountain water nostalgia, people who don't signal their turns, expending energy for empathy, decisive inaction, getting punk'd out of her toys, having young parents, germy little kids, societal pressures, haunting her grandkids, and asking the presence in her room to leave.    Submit your questions for the upcoming Two Year Anniversary episode to areweokaypodcast@gmail.com

Actress Becky Larson stops by the podcast to talk about wanting to be a dog, learning to feel like a normal human again, sexual assault, submitting a rape kit, doorbell surveillance video, The Hunting Ground, Title IX, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, EMDR therapy, seeking closure, cats, sleeping, Spring Awakening, and making really good pasta.

Singer-songwriter and plant scientist, Kevin Coons drops by the podcast to talk about being married to Nick Cave, trying to get to some deeper truth in songs, collaboration, Candle, working as a fisheries biologist in Alaska, living a life that revolves around strawberries, playing songs for his kids, Simon Joyner, playing live, defunct Central Coast venues, getting what you give, Kierkegaard, figuring out when to tell your kids that they're going to die, learning about unfairness from the Bible, the cool older guy who completely changed his musical tastes, crying during Moana, being half-Swedish half-acrost, and stealing a Micro Machine.    Find him online at: https://candlemusic.bandcamp.com/ or follow him on Instagram: @kevin_coons

Neal Breton returns to the podcast to talk about The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert tracks 7-9, supporting your artist friends, whether I'm too forgiving, band drama, the song he thought was about him and the song that's actually about him, listening to a full album, inviting others into your process, how we're all broken, and paying money for art.   The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert is available on CD, cassette tape, and all digital formats at: https://chrislambert.bandcamp.com/ You can also find it on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and wherever else music is sold.

Anton Josef Kellner returns to the podcast to talk about The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert tracks 4-6, picking a lead single, how to promote an album, the time I accidentally exposed myself, deconstructing a song, Zen in the Art of Archery, and choosing a favorite song.   The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert is available on CD, cassette tape, and all digital formats at: https://chrislambert.bandcamp.com/   You can also find it on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and wherever else music is sold.