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Fishing Without Bait 453: How does social media impact self-worth and identity with Chris Maverick

January 21st, 2025  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 26 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Explore how social media shapes self-worth, identity, and modern challenges in this thought-provoking episode of Fishing Without Bait with Jim Ellermeyer and special guest Chris Maverick. Together, they uncover the realities of influencer culture, the impact of gender dynamics, and the dangers of fear-based narratives in today’s digital world. Learn practical mindfulness techniques to overcome social comparison and embrace authenticity. Whether you’re navigating curated realities or seeking personal empowerment, this episode equips you with the tools to thrive. Watch now and start your journey to a more mindful life!

A Gay & His Enby 146: Cheap Cheap

January 20th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 52 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover The Traitors and RPDR.

A Gay & His Enby 145: In Terms of Service

January 19th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 20 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, bronwyn newport, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, garcelle beauvais, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, heather gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, karen huger, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, m2m, married to medicine, mary cosby, meredith marks, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, sutton stracke, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.

AwesomeCast 716: Doom Captchas, Smart Dog Collars, and Retro Tech Gold

January 15th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  55 mins 59 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayheym Show 940: From Beastman to Buddies: Clayton King’s Wrestling Journey

January 15th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 37 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait 452: From the Ring to the Classroom: Chris Maverick on Wrestling, Storytelling, and Mindfulness

January 14th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 21 secs

chris maverick, digital narrative, escapism, identity, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, pro wrestling personas, professional wrestling, social media, storytelling

Join Jim Ellermeyer in this fascinating episode of Fishing Without Bait as he welcomes Chris Maverick, professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, and a former professional wrestler. Together, they dive into the world of pro wrestling, exploring its unique blend of storytelling, athleticism, and improv. Chris shares his personal journey, from developing larger-than-life wrestling personas to balancing his academic career and wrestling life, revealing the liberating power of performance.

A Gay & His Enby 144: Battle of the White Girls

January 13th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 13 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, lgbt, lgbtq, peacock, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, the traitors us, traitors, traitors us

This episode we cover The Traitors and RPDR.

A Gay & His Enby 143: Char-hooch-erie Board

January 12th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 34 mins

angie katsanevas, ashley darby, beverly hills, bozoma saint john, bravo, bronwyn newport, dorit kemsley, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, erika girardi, garcelle beauvais, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, heather gay, housewives, jennifer tilly, karen huger, kathy hilton, kyle richards, lgbt, lgbtq, lisa barlow, m2m, married to medicine, mary cosby, meredith marks, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhobh, rhop, rhoslc, salt lake, salt lake city, sutton stracke, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo, whitney rose

This episode we cover RHOP, M2M, RHOBH, and RHOSLC.

AwesomeCast 715: iPhone Toaster

January 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Wrestling Mayhem Show 939: Muscle Mommy Madness with Lexus Synn

January 8th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 38 mins

pittsburgh, podcast

Fishing Without Bait 451: From Software Design to Pop Culture Studies: Christopher Maverick’s Journey

January 7th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 40 secs

christopher maverick, comics in academia, cultural studies, digital humanities, english literature, fishing without bait, modern education, pop culture studies, pro wrestling, storytelling, teaching mindfulness

In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Christopher Maverick, a professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, for a conversation blending academia, pop culture, and mindfulness. Together, they explore the intersection of humanities and technology, with Maverick sharing his journey from software design to teaching subjects like comics, graphic novels, and cultural studies.

A Gay & His Enby 142: Woke WASP

January 5th, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 6 mins

drag, drag queens, drag race, enby, gay, house of villains, lgbt, lgbtq, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, pump rules, queer, reality television, reality tv, rpdr, rupaul, survivor, survivor 47, traitors, vanderpump, vanderpump rules, vpr

This episode we cover RPDR and a wide variety of Reality TV.

A Gay & His Enby: Binge Watch 09: Southern Charm Season 06

January 1st, 2025  |  Season 11  |  3 hrs 30 mins

austen kroll, bravo, cameran eubanks, craig conover, enby, gay, kathryn dennis, lgbt, lgbtq, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, queer, reality television, reality tv, shep rose, southern charm

This episode we cover Southern Charm Season 6.

Fishing Without Bait: A Mindful New Year’s Message

December 30th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  44 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Happy New Year from the Fishing Without Bait Podcast! 🎉 This year, skip the resolutions and focus on mindful intentions backed by purposeful actions. Remember, life is a collection of small victories—celebrate each one.

A Gay & His Enby 141: Throw Down at the Hoedown

December 29th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  2 hrs 3 mins

ashley darby, bravo, dr. contessa metcalfe, dr. heavenly kimes, dr. jackie walters, dr. mirica sanders, dr. simone whitmore, enby, gay, gizelle bryant, grande dame, housewives, karen huger, lgbt, lgbtq, m2m, married to medicine, mia thornton, peacock, phaedra parks, pittsburgh, podcast, pop culture, potomac, quad webb, queer, real housewives, reality television, reality tv, rhop, sweet tea lunceford, toya bush-harris, wendy osefo

This episode we cover RHOP and M2M.

Happy Holidays from the Fishing Without Bait Podcast

December 23rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 min 8 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Celebrate the season with the Fishing Without Bait Podcast! 🎄✨ Join us as we send our heartfelt holiday wishes for mindfulness, joy, and purpose in your life. Thank you for being part of our journey this year! 🌟

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Happy Holidays!