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Mini (Pride) Episode 6: Fire in the Restaurant

July 15, 2025

Playing Possum Podcast

Keywords

art, challenges, pricing, bartending, pride month, creative projects, memories, storytelling, LGBTQ, friendship

Summary

In this episode, Kat and Jamey share light-hearted banter before diving into deeper discussions about the challenges of being an artist, including pricing and self-worth. They reminisce about their bartending experiences during Pride Month, highlighting the significance of LGBTQ spaces. The conversation shifts to a creative project they worked on together, exploring their shared memories and perspectives. A pivotal story about a fire incident at a restaurant serves as a metaphor for the challenges of being seen in queer spaces. The episode concludes with reflections on friendship and the importance of reconnecting with old friends.

Takeaways

Art is harder to make than to play dead.

Pricing art can be a challenge for many artists.

Bartending experiences can be both fun and challenging.

Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ identities.

Creative projects can help explore shared memories.

The way we remember events can differ significantly.

Being seen before you're ready can be daunting.

Friendship plays a crucial role in personal growth.

Reconnecting with old friends can be meaningful.

Stories from the past can shape our present identities.

Titles

Art and Its Challenges

Pride Month Reflections

Sound bites

"Take your art from you."

"I was so sleepy, I was like, no."

"Happy Pride Month!"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

01:50 Art and Pricing Challenges

05:26 Bartending Stories and Pride Month

09:06 Creative Projects and Storytelling

11:30 Recollections of Youth and Queer Spaces

19:03 The Fire Incident at Cow Tippers

25:22 Reflections and Closing Thoughts

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