You See Me with Rick and Ashley: Two Friends Talk About Identity and Faith

You See Me with Rick and Ashley: Two Friends Talk About Identity and Faith

by Ashley DeTar Birt and Rick Ufford-Chase

Christianity Society & Culture

Season 2

You Mad?

How do you deal with conflict? Rick and Ashley discuss their experiences with conflict growing up, the values of being direct and being diplomatic, and how they've handled conflict in their work and with each other. They also talk about the US government trolling the Haskell Library, the value of Cory Booker's filibuster, the White Lotus, and children's thoughts on politics.

What the Hell is Going On?

And we're back! How do we even begin to talk about what's going on right now? In the Season 2 premiere, Rick and Ashley discuss what they've been up to since the last episode, what media they're consuming to stay sane, and how they're dealing with the current state of the world. They also talk about lessons learned from Kendrick Lamar, Rick's (continued) lack of pop culture awareness, and how to find trustworthy social media sources.

Season 1

What Have We Learned Here?

What can you learn about conversing with someone totally different than you from a podcast? In this season finale episode, Rick and Ashley welcome friend and fan of the show, Rev. Carla Jones Brown, to recap the season, talk about how we learned to communicate across differences, and how these skills can help during the aftermath of the election.

You Got That?

How does who you are impact your experiences around money? Rick and Ashley discuss their financial upbringings, how finances impacted how they view themselves, and their values around money today. They also talk about the the power of non-fiction storytelling, considerations around reparations, the New York Liberty, and Chappell Roan (again).

Can You Turn That Up?

How does who you are impact how you engage with music, TV, and social media? Rick and Ashley discuss how they consume media, how what they engage with reflects their values and culture, and how they expand their media horizons. They also talk about the musical "Suffs", the drama of the Bachelorette, the poor decision making of Lee Daniels, and Chappell Roan.

Did You Do Something With Your Hair?

How does who you are impact your hair? Rick and Ashley discuss their haircare routines (or lack thereof), the choices we make each day with regards to our hair, and the cultural significance behind hair. They also talk about which non-Black (and often non-human) cartoon characters are Black, Rick feeling pride in Tim Walz, all things Olympics, and Black August.

You Good?

How does the way you speak impact your life? Rick and Ashley discuss language and culture, code-switching, and the various ways their communication has evolved. They also talk about the power of (social) media, the tonality of AAVE, and the adventures of living in a time of climate change and COVID.

Who Do You Love?

How does who you are and who you love impact your love life? Rick and Ashley discuss their dating experiences, their wives, and how they've learned about relationships from people different from themselves. They also talk about Rick's guilty pleasure of Bridgerton, Ashley's love of the WNBA, and the LGBTQIA+ pride.

Where You From?

How does who you are and where you're from affect what you notice in the world? Rick and Ashley discuss their childhoods and how they've impacted how they've impacted their worlds today. They also talk about Rick's white guilt, Ashley's ideas on doing "nothing", and the student protests.

Who Are You?

What makes you...you? Rick and Ashley discuss their identities and how they impact their lives. They also talk about how their work led to this podcast, Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, serious movies vs Grey's Anatomy, and how parades make us feel seen.

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