Shy Trying

Things just keep getting worst for Gianna, but whatever. Advice this week from the Duncan Trussell Family Hour Podcast and The Feminist Utopia Project by Alexandra Brodsy and Rachel Kaudner Nalebuff. —— Songs: “I’m So Glad” (2003) by Entrance, “Everything Looks Better In Hindsight” (Live at an NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert in 2015) by The Wild Reeds —— shytrying.tumblr.com

Shy Trying is back with a sad sack’s guide to breaking up. —— Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich—— shytrying.tumblr.com

Shy Trying returns from the Hipnic and Woodsist music festivals! Fuck you hippie dirtbags! — — Songs: “Keep A Friend” (2007) by Dr. Dog, “A Better Son/Daughter” (2002) by Rilo Kiley, “I Think U Are Great” (2010) by Yellow Ostrich—— shytrying.tumblr.com

Alicia is the first person I’ve met through podcasting, and she’s awesome and artsy and inspiring! — — Songs: “Nothing’s Wrong” (2011) by Cloud Nothings, “Multiple Sons” (2005) by Cass McCombs— — shytrying.tumblr.com

Thanks to the infinite intelligence and generosity of last week’s guest, I was able to arrange another hour or two to chat with Dena again! — — Songs: “Bartholomew” (2002) by Adam Green, “Paul Revere” (1986) by Beastie Boys, “Bratty B” (2010) by Best Coast—— shytrying.tumblr.com 

In another edition of Cannabasics we meet Shy Trying’s new friend Dena!— — Songs: “Runways, Houses, City, Clouds” (2010) by Tame Impala, “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” (1975) by Ethel Waters— —  shytrying.tumblr.com

This episode helped me catch up with two high school BFFs. Since graduation we’ve tended to only run into each other at house parties or weird bars, so it was extraordinarily fun to talk soberly. —— Songs: “Bad Ritual” (2011) by Timbre Timber, “Wires and Waves” (2001) by Rilo Kiley  —— shytrying.tumblr.com!

Talina and I work for a medical cannabis company in San Francisco, California. Our industry is huge and successful and totally legit in our state, but it might seem exclusive/illusive from the outside. So listen to us talk about it! Cannabis isn’t just for lazy teenagers, it’s also for nerdy young women working full-time! —— Songs: “Freaking Out The Neighborhood” (2012) by Mac Demarco, “Nothing Good Ever Happens at the Goddamn Thirsty Crow” (2015) by Father John Misty —— shytrying.tumblr.com

This week on the podcast I’m talking about books partially read… Listen for a reading of two poems by Ellen Kennedy, an afterward written by Jonathan Evison who wrote The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving, and shout outs to authors Joan Didion and Junot Diaz. If you like it when I talk about books you might also like listening to the smart lit-cast Literary Disco, hosted by former Boy Meets World kiddie crush Ryder Strong/Shawn Hunter. ——Songs:  “Am I Wrong” (2014) by Mikal Cronin, “Soldier Baby of Mine” (1965) by the Ronettes, “A Picture Of Our Torn Up Praise” (2007) by Phosphorescent——shytrying.tumblr.com

Ever feel like you’re blowing it? Barely keeping it together? This week your host is recovering from a head cold and sharing some advice about public meditation, cold-medicine prep, and rolling extra joints for the road.  —— Songs: “Hi-Five” by Angel Olsen (2014) and “There Ain’t Shit On T.V. Tonight” by Minutemen (1984) —— shytrying.tumblr.com