Crush Worthy

01/10/2020

And now, a message from Kat:

So, the word is out. I’m not sure what to do with Crush Worthy. I built it from scratch with Micaela, and we agreed at the very beginning that the moment it stopped being fun, we wouldn’t torture ourselves by forcing it. Micaela took the necessary steps she needed to to preserve her well-being, and I don’t want anyone to think we’re not still very close friends or that we had creative differences or anything, because we’re *absolutely* good with each other. I’m proud of her for taking care of herself; it’s what we always urge people to do on our show. I love her to death and I will greatly miss working with her, but I’m also cheering for her. I’ll always be cheering for her.

In the meantime, the show is in my hands and once again on hiatus. I may move forward and try to find another cohost. I may begin a new project and try new things. I don’t know. If CW continues on, Micaela will always have a place for her if she wants to come back. If I bring on another cohost, we will make sure to have room for Micaela’s potential return. Regardless, I’ll need a bit of time to mindmap and workshop. Thank you to all of our friends and family for the constant support through it all. It means so much to both Micaela and I that we’ve had a small but important impact on the pod-verse.

Whatever happens, I will keep everyone informed as soon as I know what’s going to happen.

Keep on crushin’ it! 💕
-Kat

01/10/2020

Hello to all of our friends and family!

It’s Micaela, here. Life has moved pretty fast for me in these last few months. But recently, my day-to-day responsibilities and obligations have ramped up dramatically, spiking significant levels of stress and anxiety. It has come to a point where, at the end of the day, I have nothing mentally left to give.

So, it’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing my departure from Crush Worthy indefinitely. This is not a decision I make lightly, as this show has brought me so much joy from the very beginning. But right now, I just can’t dedicate the time and attention it deserves while also maintaining my mental health.

After talking this through with Kat, she has decided to put the show back on hiatus while she reassesses what direction, if any, she would like to take it from here. I know that whatever decision she makes in the end will be the right one. And if at some point she decides to forge on ahead without me, you best believe that I will be her biggest fan and most avid listener

25/09/2020

Hey friends! Sadly, we had technical problems recording this week’s episode and it went down the toilet. 😣 No new episode this week, but we’ll be back next Friday! 💕

22/09/2020

Eddie Izzard spitting some hilarious history for us from his "Dress to Kill" special 🤣

Don't miss Eddie's new World Tour WUNDERBAR. Tickets are selling out. Get yours at: https://eddieizzard.com/en/shows Follow Eddie on: Twitter: www.twitter.co...

19/09/2020

We are heartbroken to learn of our collective, profound loss. Ruth Bader Ginsburg changed the country and the world. Words aren’t enough, but we hope we can embrace and build upon the foundation that Ruth laid down for us while she was with us. We are forever grateful 💕

18/09/2020

The girls celebrate the end of leg-shaving-season with some fantastic wine and some even more fantastic Crushes! Listen here on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2RAtdmm

First, Kat shares what she's learned about history from British stand-up comedian, actor, athlete, and activist Eddie Izzard! Then, Micaela has some solid music recommendations from the incredible songwriter, poet, writer, and music-industry-defying icon Fiona Apple!

We also talk about being comfortably introverted, why having an audience is never necessary, how awesome Frodo Baggins is, and YouTube Channels featuring amazing artists tackling strange prompts!

*Content Warning: This episode contains brief mentions of sexual assault and eating disorders at the 38:15 minute mark**

18/09/2020

All aboard the hint train to Episodeville! New episode of Crush Worthy coming in hot tomorrow morning 🥰

16/09/2020

15/09/2020

We can do this! Right??? 🥺

14/09/2020

Happy Monday 💕

13/09/2020

Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks social media addiction and creativity in this short but fun TED Talk. Kat referenced this video in our most recent episode! What do you think? 💕

Our latest episode can be found here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crush-worthy/id1487214382?i=1000490905521

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has gotten more than his fair share of attention from his acting career. But as social media exploded over the past decade, he got addic...

12/09/2020

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12/09/2020

A fascinating TED talk by one of our crushes, Jane Goodall! 💕

Listen to our episode about Jane here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crush-worthy/id1487214382?i=1000490905521

http://www.ted.com Jane Goodall hasn't found the missing link, but she's come closer than nearly anyone else. The primatologist says the only real difference...

11/09/2020

This is the short film that Kat mentioned in today’s episode, produced by an incredible team of collaborates on HitRecord! 💕

BIG NEWS! Before it premieres on TV, we're gonna release the first episode of HITRECORD ON TV online early — on Monday, Jan. 6th! In anticipation, I'm please...

11/09/2020

Halloween costume ideas?? 😍

11/09/2020

After a half-hour long fight with Skype and a quick check to see if Mercury's in Retrograde (it's not), the girls settle in with their drinks to welcome Autumn with some cozy talk about this week's crushes! Listen on Apple Podcasts (or on any of your preferred podcast apps!): https://apple.co/32hPhZd

First, Micaela takes us on a journey to the Gombe Stream National Park with her crush, primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall.

Then, Kat shares stories about social media addiction and an insanely cool artist collaboration platform co-founded by her crush, actor and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

They also adore Japanese-born British singer and model Rina Sawayama, and giggle over GLaDOS, the hilarious and mean-spirited villain in the Portal videogame series.

Also, do you know anyone named Grub?

10/09/2020

Goodness, look at the time...it's time for your weekly dose of hints! Which means there's a new episode coming at ya early tomorrow morning! So, stay tuned ✨🤩

08/09/2020

Wow- way to go Arne!

The lovely and talented person who composed our theme music reached his goal (in like, less than an hour!) , but you can still hop on board and support this cool project! 💕

A soundtrack of the original music from the swashbuckling adventures of the Campaign: Skyjacks podcast.

07/09/2020

Can we all just take a moment to bask in the talent of the iconic Sister Rosetta Tharpe 😍

06/09/2020

Fight noise with noise! 💕

The Danish musicians "Free Jazz Against Paludan" welcome anyone who wants to push back peacefully against the hate speech of far-right politician Rasmus Paludan.

06/09/2020

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04/09/2020

After last week's return, it feels really great to pick up our normal format again! This week, the girls are thrilled to bring you two individuals who paved the way for thousands of people both during their lives and posthumously.

First, Kat can't wait to talk about "The Godmother of Rock and Roll", Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Then, Micaela dives headfirst into trans rights activist, prolific writer, and one of the first publicly gay trans men, Lou Sullivan!

We also talk about addicting mobile games and a YA book series that we recommend to anyone. Literally anyone. Seriously, go read them. Listen on Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/2F1hD0O

03/09/2020

We're back to our regularly scheduled shenanigans, my dudes! And with that comes the return of your weekly hints! 😄🥳 (We know you missed them terribly). Any guesses? Find out in tomorrow's episode! ✨

29/08/2020

Black Lives Matter

You’re you’re looking for ways to help in Kenosha we have a list of links and you can also donate to the Milwaukee Bail Fund.

https://kenoshafunds.carrd.co/

28/08/2020

We’re Ba-aaack!

This week, we temporarily abandon our typical format to talk a bit about what we’ve been doing during our hiatus. It would’ve been irresponsible for us to gloss over the events of the past several months in the Unites States and ignore them. Listen here on Anchor, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://bit.ly/3b3liqC

Next week, we will return to our normal format.

Black Lives Matter. They always have and they always will. Please consider looking at the resources below to see what you can do to help create the change we desperately need.

Register to Vote: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

Black Lives Matter Chicago: https://www.blacklivesmatterchicago.com/

Milwaukee Freedom Fund (providing legal/bail/other resources to Kenosha protestors):
https://supportwomenshealth.salsalabs.org/mkefreedomfund/index.html

GoFundMe for Jacob Blake’s family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake

A List of Kenosha Fundraisers for local businesses:
https://kenoshafunds.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR2p3BtVKtfFFQE1DiEF_z9dHpYm8RcbAcIcywPmH-0xN1XL7LZcQ8MlHN8

26/08/2020

Stay tuned! Look for a new episode going live this Friday! 💕

25/08/2020

If you listen to our show, you’ve heard our wonderful theme music composed and performed by Arne Parrott! He is incredibly talented and a joy of a person to know. Please consider checking out his Kickstarter and supporting an amazing independent artist! 💕

A soundtrack of the original music from the swashbuckling adventures of the Campaign: Skyjacks podcast.

24/08/2020

We’ve figured out how to record remotely! A new episode is coming to you hot off the presses on Friday! 💕

19/08/2020

Hiatus? We don’t know her anymore. Guess who’s prepping for their return?? New episodes starting NEXT WEEK! 💕

05/06/2020

Due to the pandemic, we have been pretty quiet these last few months. While we’re not quite ready to return from hiatus, we firmly stand behind the Black Lives Matter movement, and we condemn the atrocious, inexcusable police brutality that stems from the United States’ history of systemic racism and white supremacy.

As white women, we are committed to the continuous process of growth as we work to unlearn the insidious ways racism has influenced our thinking. We acknowledge that this is a life-long process. We also acknowledge that this should go without saying. And, really, it is the very LEAST that every white person should be doing.

On our show, we like to talk a lot about the insurgents, the rebel spies, the freedom fighters, and the revolutionaries. If the lives of Maya Angelou, Josephine Baker, Audre Lorde, Sophie Scholl, and Virginia Hall have taught us anything it’s that civil unrest and political action are vital to social change. So, we stand in solidarity with the protesters around the country (and world) fighting for equality and justice. If you’re on the frontlines, please stay safe.

We love you.

-K+M

01/06/2020

"The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house."

04/05/2020

On this May the Fourth, the feast day of our beloved Space Mom, may the Blessed Rebel Queen shine her light down on you, giving your enemies the middle finger, reminding you to take your meds and laugh it off.

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Find prints on my store: https://lindsayvanek.myshopify.com/

26/04/2020

🤭😍

Unexpected crossover between pop culture icons has been a secret for almost three decades

14/04/2020

Gotta love the Ghibli.

12/04/2020

You can paint a picture right along with him.

01/04/2020

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31/03/2020

1. VIRGINIA HALL

The Most Dangerous of All Allied Spies

During World War II, Virginia Hall operated as a secret agent and master of disguise for the newly established British Special Operations Executive. On the ground in occupied France, she built a dense network of citizen resistance operatives willing to fight the oppressive N**i regime. And she did it all with a wooden prosthetic leg which she fondly called Cuthbert!

Learn more about her movie-worthy story in episode 2: "A Prosthetic Leg Named Cuthbert": http://bit.ly/2pvtRqE

31/03/2020

Today is Trans Day of Visibility!

"“From the political arena to the entertainment and business worlds, the historic visibility of transgender and non-binary people is providing hope and inspiration to countless young people across the nation and around the world. Despite the discriminatory efforts of anti-equality politicians, transgender and non-binary people continue to bravely share their stories, boldly claim their seats at the table and persistently push equality forward. As we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, we must never forget those who still feel invisible even in their own communities and fear discrimination or violence could lurk around any corner, and we must resolve to fight for a world where every transgender and non-binary person is respected and protected.”
-Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin

Visibility is power✊