The Smoke Break

The Smoke Break

by Zane Thomas, Zoë Schwartz, & Jasmine Nothing

Comedy Interviews Mental Health

Episode 38: #BeltJoke (Feat. Adam Pasi)

On this week's episode we have the return of Taylor Barrett as well as Adam Pasi. We talk about the importance of family and chosen family (friends). We also discuss the simultaneous feelings of pain and relief that come with break ups. Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

Episode 37: Mei Shi (feat. Cristobal Barajas)

On this weeks episode we talk with former ESL teacher Cristobal Barajas. 10 years ago he told me that in 10 years I might have some stories to tell. We catch up and talk about living in China and expectations. Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

Episode 36: Empathy and Apathy (Feat. TC Benitez)

In this week’s episode we sit down with NY native and real talkin’ comedian TC Benitez. He walks us through the art of not giving a fuck! Speaking your mind, being brutally honest and NOT a passive aggressive Portlander. We also unpack how to have a healthy balance of empathy and apathy in a world that can truly drain us. We wrap it all up with the “Joke break” and share what we look for in our friendships. Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and PDX- Pretty Dope Xperience Radio. You can also catch up anytime on MixCloud and Spotify!

Episode 35: What Day Is The 4/20 show? (Feat. Mss. Oregon)

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break we sit down with cannabis activist Mss. Oregon and talk about respect, boundaries, and understanding. It's important to bring up that there is a trigger warning for this episode because we discuss about the topic of sexual assault and how we can be more supportive to people coming forward. Later on, we talk about parental issues and how we've grown closer with the adults in our lives. And lastly we wrap thing up with The Joke Break and share our favorite ways to relax. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

Episode 34: Maybe (Feat. Michael J. Phelps)

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break, the intro says it all! We talk about how sometimes we're too close to anything to judge whether or not the outcome will be good. We also talk about the effects mental health have on homelessness and vice versa. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

Episode 33: Black Weird Al (Feat. Zoë Schwartz)

On this week's episode of The Smoke Break, we have our first comedian/therapist helping us sort through our thoughts. We discuss self-destructive tendencies and what you can do to deal with them afterwards. We also talk about the importance of effective communication and ways to either listen better or be listened to more. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio and Pretty Dope Xperience Radio! Download the apps! Catch up on MixCloud, keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop right after they air.

Episode 32: Bikes, Rollerblades, or Skateboards (feat. Amanda Lynn Deal)

On this week’s Smoke Break Zane and Amanda talk about what they’re excited for: Shows, traveling, and the inevitable social exhaustion that comes with it. They also talk about the possibility of dating (not EACHOTHER) again. In the last segment “The Joke Break” they tell us the hilarious and terrifying story of their epic longboard crash! Check us out every Sunday 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio or right here anytime on Spotify.

Episode 31: Die Hard Christians (feat. Josh Cruzan & Taylor Barrett)

Guess who was super sleep deprived and forgot to record an intro?! Thats okay! You can listen to this fly ass instrumental by NoNameLame17. On this week's episode, we test your mental stamina by making you listen to Josh's lengthy chore list. BUT THEN, we have a great discussion on avoidance and motivation. We also talk about self-image and celebrate some of our recent successes. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio. Catch up on Mixcloud. Keep up on Spotify!

Episode 30: "The Curious Case Of Zane-jamin Zipper..." (Feat. Wix)

On this weeks episode of The Smoke Break we hang out with a musical artist for a change. We sit down with local Portland rapper Wix to talk about "What are you willing to struggle for?" We close out the episode discussing the importance and benefits of being properly diagnosed as well as a little bit about dissociative identity disorder. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio. Catch up on MixCloud. Keep up on Spotify. Episodes drop the same day.

Episode 29: “Bi The Way” (Feat. Scott II)

Finally, we talk about the thing we've all been secretly thinking... We'll say it together. 1,2,3! "The Smoke Break is your favorite mental health podcast!" See? Doesn't that feel better? This week we talk with guest host and Portland comedian, Scott II, about sexual identity, coming out, and its reception in the black community. We also discuss the importance of setting and respecting healthy boundaries and the challenges of effective communication. Check out The Smoke Break every Sunday from 9-10am on Shady Pines Radio. Catch up on Mixcloud. Keep up on Spotify!

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