Phones Out!

Xochil Springer & Alyson Castonguay | Pop Culture & Women Empowerment
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Phones Out! Where you can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson, as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Xochil Springer - "Life changer supporting teens and adults in finding their voice and path." https://www.bigcartel.com/resources/blog/article/why-you-need-an-executive-board Alyson Castonguay - Audio Engineer, Community Organizer https://airmedia.org/talent/alyson-castonguay Write to us! phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com Find us on IG @phonesoutpodcast

  1. Aug 24

    Lucy Lauser Part 6 - Legal Insufficiency 🏛️

    Lucy Lauser Part 6 - Legal Insifficiency ⚖️ This Special Episode is in our series on Lucy Lauser. The first five episodes can be found in our back catalog.   Lucy Lauser Part 1 - T**s Out (.)(.) Lucy Lauser Part 2 - Becoming Lucy 🏳️‍⚧️ Lucy Lauser Part 3 - The White Wolf 🐺 Lucy Lauser Part 4 - Woman, Life, Freedom ✊ Lucy Lauser Part 5 - Hit your back button in your podcast app   Public records used in the production of this podcast: Skamania County Superior Court Hearings Skamania County District Court Hearings Stevenson City Council meetings Washington State Supreme Court Decision Skamania County Sheriff's Office bodycam footage July 4 2025 bodycam footage: https://youtu.be/QJEavYvPwZE Washington indecent exposure law: https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.88.010 Washington Supreme Court ruling: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/27419920-supreme-court-decision/  ACLU statement on the Supreme Court ruling: https://www.aclu-wa.org/press-releases/aclu-wa-statement-on-wa-supreme-court-ruling-for-stevenson-councilmember-lucy-lauser/ Judge Reynier's denial of Knapstad motion: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26332010-120325-denial-of-knapstad-motion/  Judge Reynier's dismissal order: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28062168-26-0420-judge-dismissal/  December 2025 Stevenson City Council meeting summary: https://upliftlocal.news/stevenson-city-council-makes-cuts-to-sheriff-services/ March 5, 2026 Stevenson City Council meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/9qodmJmeD8Y  March 19, 2026 Stevenson City Council meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/2ikqSFIKb2k   You can find Lucy's music, books, games and more at:  http://lucylauser.com Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Lucy Lauser Part 6 - Legal Insufficiency 🏛️

  2. Aug 10

    Lucy Lauser Part 5 - Thank you God and Jesus ✝️

    Lucy Lauser Part 5 - Thank you God and Jesus This Special Episode is in our series on Lucy Lauser. The first four episodes can be found in our back catalog.  Lucy Lauser Part 1 - T**s Out (.)(.) Lucy Lauser Part 2 - Becoming Lucy 🏳️‍⚧️ Lucy Lauser Part 3 - The White Wolf 🐺 Lucy Lauser Part 4 - Woman, Life, Freedom ✊ Public records used in the production of this podcast episode:  Skamania County Superior Court Hearings Skamania County District Court Hearings Lucy's Speakeasy Talk was recorded at The Ruins in Hood River, OR on January 7, 2026 July 4 2025 bodycam footage: https://youtu.be/QJEavYvPwZE?is=rvdYG1QtM71ZWyDD Washington indecent exposure law: https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.88.010 ACLU Press Release: https://www.aclu-wa.org/cases/in-re-recall-of-lucy-lauser-stevenson-city-council-member-3/ Lucy on TV: https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local/the-story/a-stevenson-city-councilor-protested-topless-for-trans-rights-she-now-faces-a-recall-campaign/283-fc7435d3-5a28-4db5-80dc-2f669132004e Dismissal of the second recall petition: https://upliftlocal.news/judge-dismisses-one-recall-petition-against-stevenson-council-member/ You can find Lucy's music, books, games and more at:  http://lucylauser.com Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Lucy Lauser Part 5 - Thank you God and Jesus ✝️

  3. Jul 27

    Corrections, Updates, and we Read. The. Letter.

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this special episode: Vacation!  Corrections from Candidates' Night Updates We. Read. The. Letter. written for Clark County Court in Rep. Kevin Waters' divorce case Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Corrections, Updates, and we Read. The. Letter.

  4. Jul 13

    Candidates Forum - Slut for a Bro Hug 🫂

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this special episode: Skamania County Primary Election Candidates Night Co-hosted by the Skamania County Republican and Democratic parties and the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, this forum will give candidates time to talk about their campaigns and answer questions. Before and after, members of the public are encouraged to visit with the candidates at their respective literature tables for questions and discussions. Included will be candidates for the following races: Congressional Dist. 3 State Representative Pos. 1 and 2 County Assessor County Clerk County Commissioner Dist. 3 Links from mentions: Vermin Supreme A podcast hosted by Ben Christley, Kevin Waters' challenger Evergreen Perspective is a podcast that explores the issues shaping our world, from politics and economics to culture and everyday life. Hosted by Ben Christly from Vancouver, Washington, this podcast takes a thoughtful, fact-based approach to current events, breaking down complex topics in a way that's engaging, insightful, and accessible.  Real conversations about the things that matter. Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Candidates Forum - Slut for a Bro Hug 🫂

  5. Jun 29

    Phones Out 50th Episode! 📞

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this episode: EPISODE 50!  Pride update! Parenting - some people are stuck                  Melodrama at the Fair              4:44 on Solstice                                    Pride - only a few gross haters            Ribs are cookin'!                  Pride parade                             HR Burlesque                       Flash - the Maine Coon               Father's Day                     Katherine Needleman                Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival         Bats                               Sheriff Summer Scheyer - training holes in department            DV deaths - need cohesive consistent relationships between LE, advocates, and agencies   Believe victims                    Dead Dads Club                     Mosier Fest                        Ingrid Colvard's pos letter still echoing in Kevin Waters' divorce case Political signage - what are the rules?             We just don't want people to suffer        CORRECTION: The Fashion show was for the Bountiful Blessings Giving Closet! Here's a lovely article about them and they're just getting started. Happy One Year Open, Folks! It was a delight to hang out with you! Thanks for your impact and dedication. Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Phones Out 50th Episode! 📞

  6. May 26

    Domestic Violence Kills 💀💔

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk!   Topics in this episode: Candice Malave - clip of her singing          New listeners in VA - hi! Alyson's idea for a fiction podcast                 Domestic Violence There's a person in our community...  Justice for Candice New court date - May 29th If you need a friend, reach out. Check on your friends!   Timestamp - memos - document the weirdness              People feel so alone                 Since the Epstein files          City of Stevenson                   Xochil nervous about city leadership becoming a closed-loop police state               City Admin candidate Too many local leaders can't take feedback  Memorial Day Piss off the Neighbors Party   PRIDE - June 13-14           Volunteer for Pride!!               Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Domestic Violence Kills 💀💔

  7. May 4

    Words Speak for Themselves

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this episode: SCSD Board meeting audio                 Alyson got her Food Handlers Permit  Mill A Spring Carnival   Welcome new listeners!   50 is not the new 30     Ted Talk, Jenna Steadman, End the Silence Around Sexual Abuse   Kevin Waters is a politician Why we be yappin'? Volunteer in your school!                      Adult Prom!    Lucy Lauser - next episode preview - Bloviate Devil Wears Prada 2 Project Hail Mary   Science is awesome   Colonoscopy   Diet Coke is still gross Astoria - Columbia River Symphony     Acoustics at the Schnitz Pride keeps happening! - Sign up to volunteer! Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    Words Speak for Themselves

  8. Apr 6

    People Telling on Themselves

    Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this episode: WA Rep. Kevin Waters - court declaration  Trump Statue of Christopher Columbus Easter "Truth" Garden Dirt Lucy and her moral compass People always tell on themselves Make space for the kids Spring Carnival at Mill A Pride Talent Show Sunday at CASS - trophies London - Iran Xochil's Easter Story  Libraries - NO CENSORSHIP We have a podcast... County Commissioner Libraries are Sacred Third Spaces Lucy - City Council departure Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share out when we get a new one. Send us an email: Phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com

    People Telling on Themselves
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Phones Out! Where you can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson, as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Xochil Springer - "Life changer supporting teens and adults in finding their voice and path." https://www.bigcartel.com/resources/blog/article/why-you-need-an-executive-board Alyson Castonguay - Audio Engineer, Community Organizer https://airmedia.org/talent/alyson-castonguay Write to us! phonesoutpodcast@gmail.com Find us on IG @phonesoutpodcast

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  • Creator
    Xochil Springer & Alyson Castonguay | Pop Culture & Women Empowerment
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023
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