Enzi and Graie wrap up a busy Black History Month (or Black Futures, depending on how you look at things), including a historic Super Bowl, and Viola Davis gaining EGOT status. Plus they take that joy and bring us into Adar, the Jewish month of

8. Celebrating Black Futures Month

Feb 7th, 2023 45m 51s

As host Enzi Tanner turns 39, he and returning guest Graie Hagens talk about outliving expectations as black men in America, poignant poetry that discusses the black experience, and the joy of looking to the future -- not just the past.

7. Finding Your Authentic Self

Jan 24th, 2023 9m 33s

Who are you? Who do you want to be? And can you get to that place in an authentic way? In the first episode of 2023, Enzi encourages us to begin to think about living our lives authentically. And really being willing to challenge the status quo

6. Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Dec 27th, 2022 16m 42s

On the final episode of 2022, Enzi looks back at what has been a year of big changes for him and looks ahead to what he hopes can be in 2023. What are you hoping to see next year?

5. Kislev and Dreaming Big Dreams

Dec 13th, 2022 43m 40s

As it's getting dark earlier and the nights last longer, it's the perfect time to sleep more to recharge. But it's also the month of Kislev -- the month of dreaming. Enzi talks sleep, dreams, and the power of renewal with Reuven McCullough, a s

4. Intersectionality & the Colorado Springs Shooting

Nov 29th, 2022 49m 58s

Graie Hagens is back this week to talk with Enzi about the shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19, and the fear that comes from being black, trans and Jewish in public.

3. Black Jews Discuss Kanye & Kyrie

Nov 15th, 2022 40m 48s

Enzi talks with Graie Hagens, one of the founding members of the Black Jewish Liberation Collective, about anti-Black racism and antisemitism, while addressing the social and political impact of the recent antisemitic remarks by Ye and Kyrie Ir

2. Election Volunteering and Neurodivergence

Nov 1st, 2022 5m 45s

Election Day is next week, and campaigns are always looking for volunteers to text, call or doorknock. How can you help do this vital work for your candidates of choice if you are neurodivergent? Enzi, who has talked about his fairly recent aut

1. What's On Tap For Season 2?

Oct 18th, 2022 19m 42s

We're back! After a hiatus getting used to life at a new job, Enzi talks with producer Lonny Goldsmith about his new job with Bend The Arc, and what topics he's planning to tackle on the new season!

24. The Intersectionality of Abortion (with Laura Monn Ginsburg)

May 13th, 2022 33m 25s

Laura Monn Ginsburg, a board member of National Council of Jewish Women, talks with Enzi this week to discuss the recent leak of the Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade, and the upcoming Jewish Rally For Abortion Justice. If

23. Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Shmita

May 3rd, 2022 12m 30s

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is something many Jewish non-profit professionals may be able to take advantage of. Plus, in a Shmita year, why debt forgiveness is a Jewish value. For more info: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

22. Inside Minnesota's Adoption and Fostering System

Apr 19th, 2022 24m 38s

This week, Enzi welcomes Kristina Berg, the director of engagement for Children's Home and Lutheran Social Services to discuss the fostering and adoption system in Minnesota, and how the Jewish community can play a part.For more information: em

21. Teachers Strikes

Apr 5th, 2022 13m 20s

This week, in the wake of the Minneapolis teacher's strike settling, Enzi looks back at the 1968-69 strike in New York, the Jewish community's part in it, the Civil Rights movement coming to a head, and the myths about relationships.

Bonus

Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility

Mar 31st, 2022 42m 38s

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, Enzi welcomes long-time friend Chris Paige to talk about how they observe this day and why increased visibility of the trans community is vital.People and topics discussed on the show: OtherWise Academy: htt

20. March Madness

Mar 22nd, 2022 11m 57s

Enzi talks about the ongoing situation with WNBA star Brittney Griner being jailed in Russia, and how race, gender and sexual orientation intersect in her on-going ordeal.

19. Judaism & Public Safety (w/ Carin Mrotz)

Mar 1st, 2022 36m 28s

On this week's pod, Enzi welcomes his former boss, soon-to-be former Jewish Comunity Action Executive Director Carin Mrotz, to talk about organizing the Jewish community around issues of public safety.https://www.pollenmidwest.org/stories/a-new

18. Groundhog's Day

Feb 15th, 2022 4m 31s

Enzi talks this week about the killing of Amir Locke by Minneapolis SWAT officers executing a no-knock warrant on the morning of Feb. 2. Can we reimagine the way we look at public safety?

17. Understanding My Autism Diagnosis

Feb 1st, 2022 16m 7s

To open Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Enzi talks about the autism diagnosis he received last year, and how that has given him clarity on many of the challenges he has faced prior to learning this piece of himself.

16. Accepting Grief, & New Year Goal-Setting

Jan 11th, 2022 8m 11s

Enzi is back after a brief hiatus of rest and recuperation to talk about grieving, how grief looks different to everyone, and how there is no timeline for how long you should be allowed to grieve. Also, Enzi talks about goalsetting for 2022, re

15. Navigating Winter Holidays

Dec 14th, 2021 10m 6s

For interfaith families, this time of year can be a really challenging one. Even with an early Hanukkah, the conflict that many families may have is still very real and even anxiety-producing. How can it be avoided?

14. Where Being Unhoused Meets Intersectionality

Nov 30th, 2021 38m 28s

This week, Enzi recaps the important St. Paul election referendum on rent control from Election Day by welcoming Jamie Kavanah from JCA and the Keep St. Paul Home campaign to talk about how being unhoused hits intersectionality in many differen

13. Trans Day Of Remembrance

Nov 16th, 2021 10m 7s

On a special episode, Enzi acknowledges Trans Day of Remembrance by reading the names -- that we know of -- of those whose lives were taken in anti-trans violence, while also challenging everyone to think about what it looks like to celebrate t

12. My Journey To Judaism

Nov 1st, 2021 17m

Approaching 10 years since his conversion, this week Enzi answers a listener's questions that asks what was his journey that led him to join the Tribe.

11. Explaining 'I Spit'

Oct 19th, 2021 11m 43s

This week, Enzi reads a new revision of his 2006 poem 'I Spit,' and shares some of the reasons for the choices he made in 2006, and why he made certain changes in the new iteration.

10. Celebrating Coming Out Day

Oct 5th, 2021 11m 17s

With National Coming Out Day less than a week away, Enzi tells his coming out story -- which is ongoing the more he learns about himself.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjeCDXFNPapfHUi-U6UB93qVqjTW2-kxKh6Hm1DSei0/edit?usp=sharin