In this episode of Casual Disasters, I’m joined by the roller skaters of Spokane—Darrien, Darrion, and Troy—who have all played a big role in inspiring my own skating journey. We dive into the culture of roller skating, from the music that sets the perfect vibe to the unique styles and traditions that shape skating communities across the U.S. and beyond.

We also highlight the incredible contributions of each guest:

• Darrien (aka Rosethrow) is a powerhouse in Spokane’s creative scene, from his hip-hop group to filmmaking, DJing, working with Terrain, and organizing community events.
• Darrion is passionate about skating and helping others get started, offering skating lessons and sharing his knowledge to grow the local scene.
• Troy brings his deep influence in both DJing and skating, curating the perfect sounds to keep the energy high on the rink and beyond.

Whether you're a seasoned skater or just curious about the scene, this episode is a deep dive into the rhythm, movement, and passion behind the wheels. Tune in!

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Josiah—comedian, comedy organizer, graphic artist, gaming aficionado, and the mastermind behind the Spokane Comedy Film Festival, happening February 21–22 at the Garland Theater (submissions close January 31st!).

We dive deep into the world of independent comedy, embracing weirdness to find your unique audience, and the importance of amplifying women’s voices in comedy. Josiah also shares his take on confronting bigoted and shock-value humor in the comedy scene. We round it out with a philosophical discussion, a few laughs over the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, and plenty of delightful detours into random topics.

Special guest Wilma joins the fun, bringing her signature wit to the table. Both comedians have exciting events coming up—catch them at: 🎤 "For You," a PowerPoint comedy event on January 22 at The Grain Shed Taproom downtown. 🎤 Lilac City Live, featuring Wilma, this Thursday at the Downtown Library.

This episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a few surprises along the way—don’t miss it!

When do you get to officially identify as an artist?

Endless amazingness with this human. Shantell has done so much for the Spokane community through, arts, advocacy, kindness, and working with college students and developing equity programming. On this episode we talked about being nerds, art, somatic healing work, organizing, coming back to your mission, play as an adult and so much more. I can't believe it took me 20 years to meet Shantell but it is perfect timing and I am so grateful I did. Follow this badass activist, artist, writer and all her amazing work and her latest art "blk box gallery' on insta.