The (Dam)n Podcast

The (Dam)n Podcast

by Dayna J Francois and Mikayla Lexsus

Mental Health Sexuality Relationships

Season 1

We Have Something To Tell You…

Well, we’ve officially made it to the end of Season One of The (Dam)n Podcast! Your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla want to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey so far! Although season one has reached the end, season two is right around the corner! We have so much planned for next season! Like we said in the beginning, we’re just two women in our early twenties just trying to figure life shit out, so grab a glass of wine with us! If you enjoyed listening to season one, make sure that you subscribe to our podcast and tune in for season two… Because shit has just barely gotten started. SHOW NOTES: SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial https://koji.to/Damnpodcastofficial

We Don't Need Thoughts & Prayers, We Need Rules & Regulations

Trigger Warning: Gun Violence, Child death, Racism Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sat down to discuss gun violence in America. On May 24, 2022, a mass shooting took place at at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas where nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and seventeen others were wounded. On May 14, 2022, a mass shooting occurred in Buffalo, New York, United States, at a Tops Friendly Markets store, a supermarket in the East Side neighborhood. Ten black people were killed and three other people were injured. Our bodies are not designed to absorb and process this much violence, loss, and grief. We do not want to hear about thoughts or prayers or bible verses or whatever the fuck from people holding political office. Their job as a public servant is to pass legislation and right now they are failing. These lawmakers need to get the fuck off their ass and pass some fucking laws. Here at the (Dam)n Podcast, we urge you to call your legislator (whether they're affiliated with the NRA or not) to let them know just how important gun-control is to you. Everytown for Gun Safety makes the whole process pretty easy with a form on their website which automatically finds the appropriate number for you to call in Congress. (we have linked Everytown below.) Our hearts are with all of those impacted by these tragic mass shootings, BIPOC + LGBTQ communities that are disproportionately targeted, and everyone who continues to live in fear of living their daily lives because no movie theater, grocery store, church, mall, concert, or school is safe. With all that being said, grab a glass a wine, and settle in for a serious discussion, because shit is just getting started. SHOW NOTES: We need GUN CONTROL NOW!! Check out the Official (Dam)n Podcast links below. We have. linked Nonprofit Organizations that are working to END GUN VIOLENCE. We have also linked as many GoFundMe links to support the families' of the victims lost in both the Robb Elementary School shooting and Tops Friendly Markets store shooting in Buffalo. https://koji.to/Damnpodcastofficial MAKE SURE THAT YOU DONATE! SHARE! EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS! VOTE! WE ARE THE CHANGE WE NEED TO SEE IN THE WORLD!

Misadventures in Dating: Complete 180

Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla bring you the second episode in their fan favorite installment: Misadventures in Dating! In episode 10, the duo share two EPIC dating fails. Mikayla shares why you should never date your teammate, because one date turns into an unexpected medical fake out! While Dayna proves that ghosting might be a good thing after all. Spoiler alert: Never date a standup comedian! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! SHOW NOTES: SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial If you liked listening, make sure you subscribe to our podcast! Don’t forget to rate and share it with your friends! And make sure that you tune in for the rest of season one, because shit is just getting started!

No Uterus, No Opinion. Let’s Chat: Roe v. Wade

Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sat down with Emmana Jules to discuss all things Roe v. Wade. In 1973, Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to have an abortion without undue restrictive interference from the government. Now in 2022, the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Alito and obtained by POLITICO. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, 26 states are certain or likely to ban abortion. Restrictions and bans on abortion access is a direct violation of basic human rights and reproductive freedom. Bans on abortion will not prevent all abortions. Rather, safe and necessary medical care will no longer be accessible, specifically for our lowest-income sisters, queer, trans, and non-binary siblings, Black, brown, AAIP, and Indigenous people. Overturning Roe v. Wade disproportionally harms those who already face systemic barriers to health care, including BIPOC, women, young people, those working to make ends meet, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. So, with that being said grab a glass a wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! MAKE SURE THAT YOU DONATE! SHARE! EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS! VOTE! WE ARE THE CHANGE WE NEED TO SEE IN THE WORLD! SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW EMMA! Instagram: @emma_hemsley SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial If you liked listening, make sure you subscribe to our podcast! Don’t forget to rate and share it with your friends! And make sure that you tune in for the rest of season one, because shit is just

The Reddit Files : Am I The Asshole? Probably, Yeah.

TRIGGER WARNING: mentions Suicide, emotional manipulation, and emotional abuse Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla bring you the second episode in their installment: The Reddit Files! You've heard their stories, you've heard their friend's stories, but today, the duo dives headfirst into Reddit threads once again. Today's episode begs the question: Am I the Asshole? The answer's probably, yes. This week, the duo brings you another short and sweet episode, but you definitely don't want to miss it! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! SHOW NOTES: SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial If you liked listening, make sure you subscribe to our podcast! Don’t forget to rate and share it with your friends! And make sure that you tune in for the rest of season one, because shit is just getting started!

We Talk in Poems Now

Happy National Poetry Month! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla sit down with published poet Dimas Mata Martinez and discussed all things poetry! Can you say hashtag unfiltered? Because today’s episode is packed full of raw, real, and uncensored truths that are often sidestepped in the “mainstream poetry” world. Dimas peels back the layers and the trio discuss the truths that encompass his journey through the poetry world, fighting back against the restraints of his toxic religious upbringing, and being robbed of a relationship with a father he’d always wanted. You may already know Dimas Mata Martinez of Moonshadow, Coexistence, and Architecture, but today, we’re diving in deep and having a real conversation with the soul woven into those words. We laugh and we cry, so fasten yourselves in as Dimas takes us all on a rollercoaster of emotions! We’re hanging on the edge of our seats awaiting what Dimas has next in store. So, with that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW DIMAS! Instagram: @ageofdimas Dimas Mata Martinez is a poet who intricately creates vivid imagery that not only captivates his audience, but brings them there to that moment. We are captivated by his words Dimas, thanks for sharing them with us! You can follow Dimas at @ageofdimas and keep on the lookout for his new online store! Dimas, we over here on The (Dam)n Podcast love you already, and we cannot wait for our viewers to meet you! SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial If you liked listening, make sure you subscribe to our podcast! Don’t forget to rate and share it with your friends! And make sure that you tune in for the rest of season one, because shit is just getting started!

All I Want is Black Coffee

Happy National Poetry Month! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla are headed off to Montreal, Canada to sit down with author and poet Sabrina Manganiello! The trio discuss all things poetry, writing, and diving headfirst into the world of fiction. Sabrina shares some insight on the self-publication process and we even get a sneak peak into her debut poetry novel: Black Coffee! *Snap Snap Snap Snap* With that being said, grab a glass of wine (or some black coffee if you're so inclined) and settle in because shit is just getting started! SHOW NOTES: FOLLOW SABRINA! Instagram: @runningwithmytopdown GET YOUR OWN COPY OF SABRINA’S COLLECTION: Black Coffee is a collection of poetry that paints the journey of pain, healing and growth. It is a story of self discovery and the achievement of self love after successfully rising above the hardships in life. Black Coffee is beautifully written and intricately crafted. An author who is a genius in subtlety whose words will catch her reader’s attention from the very first page and evoke lingering emotions well after the very last page. https://www.amazon.com/black-coffee-R-Fate/dp/1724988468/ref=sr13?crid=1O78WYAUL132Q&keywords=black+coffee+by+r+fate&qid=1650423469&sprefix=black+coffee+by+r%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-3 SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial If you liked listening, make sure you subscribe to our podcast! Don’t forget to rate and share it with your friends! And make sure that you tune in for the rest of season one, because shit is just getting started!

The Reddit Files: Dating Disasters

Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla introduce their brand new installment: The Reddit Files! You've heard their stories, you've heard their friend's stories, but today, the duo dives headfirst into Reddit threads, and share some crazy and funny dating fails from users all over the world! This week's episode is short and sweet, but you definitely don't want to miss it! With that being said, grab a glass a wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! Don't forget to rate and share our podcast, Thank you guys so much again! <3 SHOW NOTES: SEND US YOUR STORIES HERE! Email - Damnpodcastsubmissions@gmail.com OUR SOCIALS! (Dam)n Podcast Instagram/TikTok - @Damnpodcastofficial Dayna's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter - @Daynajfrancois Mikayla's Instagram/TikTok/Twitter- @Mikaylalexsus (Dam)n Twitter - @DamnPodOfficial

Misadventures in Dating: Let's Not Meet Again

Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-hosts Dayna and Mikayla are joined with their very first special guest: Louis Leyva! And also, welcome the very first installment of our series: Misadventures in Dating! Today, the trio share some of their worst dating experiences! Red Flag Alert! With that being said, grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started! FOLLOW LOUIS HERE!! Instagram: @Louis.leyva

Beyond Black History Month

Happy Black History Month...s! Today on The (Dam)n Podcast, your co-host Dayna and Mikayla discuss what "Black Lives Matter" really means and why talking about Black History goes beyond the month of February. Settle in for a longer episode this time around as the duo share their experiences growing up being black women in a white washed country, how it's shaped them into the women they are today, and the struggles that they faced along the way. In episode three, the duo will touch up on some sensitive topics, so trigger warning: police brutality, racism, black trauma, etc. With that being said, make sure you grab a glass of wine and settle in because shit is just getting started.

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