You See Me with Rick and Ashley: Two Friends Talk About Identity and Faith

Ashley DeTar Birt and Rick Ufford-Chase
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Christianity

Ever want to better understand people who are different from you? Ever want to be seen as your full self and all the multitudes you contain? You See Me is here for that. Rick is a middle aged straight white man who lives in the woods. Ashley is a Black bisexual female minister who lives in the city. They've figured out how to do racial justice and reparations work in the church even though they're COMPLETE opposites in every way. How? Listen to find out. Join us. Be seen.

Episodes

  1. You Mad?

    04/25/2025

    You Mad?

    How do you deal with conflict? Rick and Ashley discuss their experiences with conflict growing up, the values of being direct and being diplomatic, and how they've handled conflict in their work and with each other. They also talk about the US government trolling the Haskell Library, the value of Cory Booker's filibuster, the White Lotus, and children's thoughts on politics.

    1h 5m

  2. 03/28/2025

    What the Hell is Going On?

    And we're back! How do we even begin to talk about what's going on right now? In the Season 2 premiere, Rick and Ashley discuss what they've been up to since the last episode, what media they're consuming to stay sane, and how they're dealing with the current state of the world. They also talk about lessons learned from Kendrick Lamar, Rick's (continued) lack of pop culture awareness, and how to find trustworthy social media sources.

    57 min
  3. What Have We Learned Here?

    11/15/2024

    What Have We Learned Here?

    What can you learn about conversing with someone totally different than you from a podcast? In this season finale episode, Rick and Ashley welcome friend and fan of the show, Rev. Carla Jones Brown, to recap the season, talk about how we learned to communicate across differences, and how these skills can help during the aftermath of the election.

    1h 5m
  4. You Got That?

    10/11/2024

    You Got That?

    How does who you are impact your experiences around money? Rick and Ashley discuss their financial upbringings, how finances impacted how they view themselves, and their values around money today. They also talk about the the power of non-fiction storytelling, considerations around reparations, the New York Liberty, and Chappell Roan (again).

    59 min
  5. Can You Turn That Up?

    09/13/2024

    Can You Turn That Up?

    How does who you are impact how you engage with music, TV, and social media? Rick and Ashley discuss how they consume media, how what they engage with reflects their values and culture, and how they expand their media horizons. They also talk about the musical "Suffs", the drama of the Bachelorette, the poor decision making of Lee Daniels, and Chappell Roan.

    52 min
  6. Did You Do Something With Your Hair?

    08/16/2024

    Did You Do Something With Your Hair?

    How does who you are impact your hair? Rick and Ashley discuss their haircare routines (or lack thereof), the choices we make each day with regards to our hair, and the cultural significance behind hair. They also talk about which non-Black (and often non-human) cartoon characters are Black, Rick feeling pride in Tim Walz, all things Olympics, and Black August.

    54 min
  7. BONUS: The Politics Mini-Episode!

    07/26/2024 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: The Politics Mini-Episode!

    What has been going on with U.S. politics? In this You See Me Mini-Episode, Rick and Ashley discuss the Trump shooting, Biden dropping out of the presidential race, Kamal Harris' presidential aspirations, and the roles Christianity, race, and life experience play on our thoughts about all of this. They may not always agree, but Ashley and Rick are hear to talk through their agreements and (most importantly) their differences.

    36 min
  8. You Good?

    07/19/2024

    You Good?

    How does the way you speak impact your life? Rick and Ashley discuss language and culture, code-switching, and the various ways their communication has evolved. They also talk about the power of (social) media, the tonality of AAVE, and the adventures of living in a time of climate change and COVID.

    54 min
  9. Who Do You Love?

    06/14/2024

    Who Do You Love?

    How does who you are and who you love impact your love life? Rick and Ashley discuss their dating experiences, their wives, and how they've learned about relationships from people different from themselves. They also talk about Rick's guilty pleasure of Bridgerton, Ashley's love of the WNBA, and the LGBTQIA+ pride.

    55 min
  10. Where You From?

    05/10/2024

    Where You From?

    How does who you are and where you're from affect what you notice in the world? Rick and Ashley discuss their childhoods and how they've impacted how they've impacted their worlds today. They also talk about Rick's white guilt, Ashley's ideas on doing "nothing", and the student protests.

    51 min
  11. Who Are You?

    04/12/2024

    Who Are You?

    What makes you...you? Rick and Ashley discuss their identities and how they impact their lives. They also talk about how their work led to this podcast, Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, serious movies vs Grey's Anatomy, and how parades make us feel seen.

    59 min

  12. Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing...You See Me

    Rick and Ashley couldn't be more different. Through talking, they both find out what it means to see each other. Join them and be seen by listening to You See Me: Two Friends Talk About Identity and Faith. Coming soon to where you listen to podcasts.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Ever want to better understand people who are different from you? Ever want to be seen as your full self and all the multitudes you contain? You See Me is here for that. Rick is a middle aged straight white man who lives in the woods. Ashley is a Black bisexual female minister who lives in the city. They've figured out how to do racial justice and reparations work in the church even though they're COMPLETE opposites in every way. How? Listen to find out. Join us. Be seen.

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