[Un]phased Unedited Podcast

[Un]phased Unedited Podcast

The [un]phased unedited podcast is an unabashed deep dive into the complicated nature of who’s in and who’s out -- in every industry. Hosted by Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold and Dr. Lisa Ingarfield, the [un]phased unedited podcast sheds the glossy, sexy, high production delivery to get down to the messy, uncomfortable, and fundamental conversations affecting human beings in all places and spaces. Join us as we think aloud together!. [un]phased is unedited and unfiltered allowing listeners to journey with the co-hosts as they discuss difficult topics

  1. 5d ago

    The Odyssey

    Before your listen, take your SAT... Spoiler Alert: If you plan to see The Odyssey this podcast has spoilers. Alert: This episode mentions how control manifests in faith communities Think: Hopefully, this episode will make you think!   This week, we have a thoughtful, sometimes funny, but always honest conversation about why we believe what we believe — and who gets to tell us what’s true. We discuss social proof, and how it may be a low-key form of group think because millions of followers don't equal expertise. Then we move on to spiritual control, and how childhood faith patterns can follow us into adulthood. Anxiety, perfectionism, spiritual OCD and other symptoms can remind us of how spirituality can be used to control rather than to liberate. Finally, we talk about the overwhelming outrage that bubbles up when fictional characters are cast in ways that interrupt homogenous and exclusionary thinking. Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, Elliot Page as Achilles, and Quinta Brunson as Betty Boop are some of the most recent examples of how creative license can tick people off. Loved the conversation or want to keep the work going? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell a friend who needs to hear this. If this episode landed for you, share one insight on social and tag us — we’ll repost the best reflections. Mentioned in the show The Hidden Wound: Intersecting Spiritual Abuse and Racial Trauma in African American Faith Communities – Black Crescent Wellness Foundation The right’s outrage over Elliot Page’s casting in ‘The Odyssey’ obscures Achilles’ own queerness Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fleischer Studios and Fifth Chance Productions - Variety The Absurd Misunderstanding Fueling the Debate Over The Odyssey - The Atlantic Why Can’t Elon Musk Shut Up about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey - Vanity Fair Christopher Nolan Has Been Dreaming of The Odyssey for More Than 20 Years - Time The Odyssey Trailer

    52 min

  2. May 26

    Michael, Money, and Mayhem

    Before your listen, take your SAT... Spoiler Alert: If you plan to see Michael, the movie, this podcast has several spoilers. Alert: This episode mentions a high-profile legal case. All acts are alleged while the case is pending.  contenT Warning: We also discuss various forms of abuse.  Although several movies and mini-series have come before, we were excited to reflect on the latest movie, Michael. It features Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the icon himself as well as many high profile African American stars. We take a sonic time-travel from Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad tour of the 1980s. We also pose some serious questions about what constitutes abuse. Then, we turn to a jaw-dropping legal settlement between the government and the…government. The president of these DIVIDED States of America has created an anti-weaponization fund of 1.8 Billion (with a B) dollars to address alleged "lawfare" by the Biden Administration -- making us revisit the definition of gaslighting as part of the optics and mechanics of political theater. If you liked this episode, subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend who loves movies and messy headlines.  Mentioned in the show Nia Long, Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson On ‘Michael’ Biopic and Jackson Legacy - Forbes Making Michael – Essence They Don’t Make Celebrities Like Michael Jackson Anymore – Jemele Hill, The Atlantic Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies - NYT DOJ rolls out nearly $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’ as part of Trump’s IRS settlement - Politico Judge questions legal basis for Trump's $10 billion case against IRS – NBC News

    46 min

  3. May 19

    The Obamalisk

    In this week's episode, the hosts touch on the notion of jawboning as a means of political coercion and the Obama Presidential Center - the 8-story, 225-foot-tall museum tower designed for community in ways that the other presidential centers have not accomplished. Lastly, the Drs deep dive into the theory of colorblindness using the Voting Rights Act as a backdrop. It can make intuitive sense to people, but the Drs argue it actually perpetuates inequality. Mentioned in the show The ‘Obamalisk’ Rises on Chicago’s South Side - NYT Welcome to the Obama Foundation Racial Color Blindness: Emergence, Practice, and Implications – The Association of Psychological Science Voters Can Be Disenfranchised Now – Adam Serwer, The Atlantic John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist – Jamelle Bouie, NYT Opinion

    50 min

  4. May 12

    RIP VRA

    In yet another week of U.S. damage reporting, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna discuss the recent gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. First, we talk about the appropriately timed colloquialism, "86". Then Justice Kagan gives a scathing dissent to the 6-3 SCOTUS decision in Louisiana v. Callais that effectively signs off on the disenfranchisement of Black citizens through recent nationwide battles around gerrymandering. On a final lighthearted note, there are new Oscars rules regarding AI performances and AI-authored screenplays as the industry tries to keep up with technology as it speeds ahead. Mentioned in the Show Ask George: Where Does the Term “86’d” Come From? – St Louis Magazine How the Supreme Court Demolished the Voting Rights Act – The New Yorker Voters Can Be Disenfranchised Now – The Atlantic Breaking: SCOTUS Deals Another Blow to Multi Racial Democracy – Strict Scrutiny podcast Louisiana v. Callais Opinion - SCOTUS

    52 min

  5. May 5

    Who Loses?

    In this episode, we explore the concept of "collective effervescence" -- the shared emotional release people feel during major moments -- using the splashdown of Artemis II, religious worship, and sports as examples. Then we turn to youth sports and the growing cost barriers. Despite the collective cheers, dads have holes in their shoes and moms are wearing the same bras they wore during the first Obama administration to give kids access. Senator Cory Booker sounds the alarm regarding equitable access to play. Our second phase is on political strategy and the role of centrism. We question what will happen if we appeal to the political "middle" at the expense of marginalized voices and what it looks like to be fluent in nuance, curiosity, and dialogue rather than ideology alone. Together, we wrestle with questions of compromise, consensus, and community—asking how societies can pursue shared wins without continually placing the heaviest losses on those with the least power. Mentioned in show How Youth Sports Became a Magnet for Private Equity - Stout The Focus Group Podcast - The Bulwark America's Divisions: Getting on Our Nerves (with Jessica Tarlov) – The Focus Group Podcast

    56 min

  6. Apr 28

    Solopreneurship

    As a prelude to National Small Business Week, Dr. Lisa puts Dr. Shaunna in the hot seat. We know that U.S. entrepreneurs and small business owners make major contributions to local economy and beyond, yet we rarely take stock of the additional challenges for women and people of color as entrepreneurs. In this unique episode, we take the time to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Gold Enterprises with an impromptu interview on the highs and lows of solopreneurship. Also, read more about Gold Enterprises the Golden Years: 10 Business Lessons in 10 Years bundle! Purchase today at: Gold Enterprises, LLC

    47 min

  7. Apr 21

    "Strong" Black Women and the Supreme Court

    This week, we have a tight, candid conversation about the Superwoman Syndrome, the Strong Black Woman Schema and Actively Black, as well as medical speech and the Supreme Court. Ahhh, some Black women are not here for the perennial weight of being superwomen, strong, or magical! We discuss the wildly popular athleisure clothing brand "Actively Black" and address a split opinion for and against their "Black Women are Superheroes Collection." Then, we touch upon SCOTUS’s pending birthright citizenship decision and their Chiles v. Salazar decision on state conversion therapy bans and medical-speech regulation. If this episode lands for you, share it, rate it, and tell a friend who needs to hear this conversation. Mentioned in the show: Unveiling the Strong Black Woman Schema-Evolution and Impact: A Systematic Review – Clinical Nursing Research Chiles v. Salazar (2026) – Supreme Court opinion Chiles v. Salazar Explainer – The Trevor Project The Dangers of Conversion Therapy – The Trevor Project

    45 min

  8. Apr 14

    Space Scam

    In this episode, we start with the Word of the Week: Toxic Productivity and how it fuels (see what we did there?) workplace burnout through the American grind culture. Then we discuss the Artemis II mission, especially how it's equally awe-inspiring and anxiety-inducing. (Challenger kids, unite!). Finally, we discuss System 1 and System 2 thinking, including who's most vulnerable to scams, shortcuts, and shiny promises. This episode is part space‑nerd wonder, part sociological deep dive, and part “wait…why are we like this?” conversation. Equal parts humor, honesty, and hard questions—just how we like it. 🎧 Listen if you’ve ever: - Held your breath during a rocket launch - Wondered why exhaustion is praised as a personality trait - Fallen down a cult‑podcast rabbit hole Questioned whether your instincts are protecting you or limiting you - No scripts. No polish. Just curiosity, caution, and commentary. Mentioned in the show Beyond the grind: Toxic productivity and how it sabotages your well-being - Harvard Health Artemis II lunar fly by pictures - NASA We choose our cults everyday - The Atlantic (2021) Amanda Montell - Cultish

    48 min
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The [un]phased unedited podcast is an unabashed deep dive into the complicated nature of who’s in and who’s out -- in every industry. Hosted by Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold and Dr. Lisa Ingarfield, the [un]phased unedited podcast sheds the glossy, sexy, high production delivery to get down to the messy, uncomfortable, and fundamental conversations affecting human beings in all places and spaces. Join us as we think aloud together!. [un]phased is unedited and unfiltered allowing listeners to journey with the co-hosts as they discuss difficult topics

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    2023 - 2026
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