Phoenix Cast

Phoenix Center at Auraria
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Ever watched, listened to, or read something and thought "Wow. There's a lot to unpack here"? We say that all the time and want to share with you our conversations unpacking the different parts of our culture and world which contribute to rape culture and continuous violence against others or the things which help us create a world where those things are less likely to thrive. Join the Phoenix Center at Auraria as we deconstruct pop culture and the world through an anti-racist, feminist, and anti-oppressionist lens. The Phoenix Center at Auraria is the interpersonal violence resource center serving the Auraria community. Check out our podcast feed on our website for any linked resources! https://www.thepca.org/phoenix-cast 

  1. NOV 17

    Taking the Taboo Out of Sex Talk

    Alyson Doty and Shanae Adams, Violence Prevention Educators at the Phoenix Center at Auraria, discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing sex talk and the impact of societal taboos on self-disclosure.  Through a reference to a "New Girl" clip where Jess, the main character of the show, struggles to say "penis," they highlight societal issues around discussing body part names. They emphasize that children often find it easier to use correct anatomical terms until influenced by negative associations or by being taught to use euphemisms.  They discuss the significance of teaching children about their bodies and consent from a young age. Alyson and Shanae then shift to reflect on the impact of social media algorithms on language and the need for media literacy. The importance of using accurate terminology to prevent sexual assault and promote healthy sexual education is stressed all throughout the podcast as they examine the need to demystify the terminology used when discussing sex and sexual assault.  Sources:  Play New Girl Scene- Jess Can't Say The Word Penis | New Girl  Words Matter — First Light SC  I feel genuine rage when I see words like “unalive or grape” in an attempt to get past tiktok guidelines filters : r/offmychest  Resources - Sex Positive Families  Sex-positive parenting: What you need to know - ParentsTogether   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvGyo1NrzTY  How social media is changing how you talk | Adam Aleksic | TEDxPenn  Is Social Media Censorship Unaliving Language? | Otherwords  If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    34 min

  2. OCT 29

    The Twilight Saga: Twilight

    Will you be watching the Twilight Saga series in theaters this week? Before heading to the theater, join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Marissa Moreno (she/her) as they talk about the first movie in the Twilight Saga, Twilight, and the forms of interpersonal violence that arise in the film including stalking, the cycle of violence, victim blaming, power and control, and more. If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    1h 1m

  3. OCT 1

    Domestic Violence Fatality

    Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (A.K.A. Relationship Violence Awareness Month). Join host Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) as she speaks with the Rose Andom Center's Fatality Review Program Manager, Keisha Sarpong (she/her), about domestic violence fatality in Colorado, Denver's Domestic Violence Fatality Team, and review the 2024 annual domestic violence fatality report. We will conclude this podcast talking about how to talk to a loved one who you are concerned is at risk of being murdered by their partner and you will hear the three stories of Auraria Campus members who have been murdered by their partners. You can contact Keisha at keishas@roseandomcenter.org.  Learn more about The Rose Andom Center at https://roseandomcenter.org/.  Content Warning: Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Fatality Sources Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board https://roseandomcenter.org/domestic-violence-fatality-review/ 2024 DVFR https://coag.gov/app/uploads/2024/10/DomesticViolenceReport2024-FINAL.pdfNotes from the Field: Intimate Partner Homicide Among Women — United States, 2018–2021https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7334a4.htmhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-games/202312/domestic-violence-some-us-states-residents-at-higher-riskhttps://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/gun-violence-data/state-gun-violence-data/texas​​https://violencefreecolorado.org/find-help/survivor-resources/https://www.cawc.org/news/the-history-of-domestic-violence-awareness-month/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/toxic-latina-girlfriend-stereotypehttps://zcenter.org/blog/machismo-in-latino-culture/If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    41 min

  4. SEP 24

    The State of Fem Sexuality

    We found a lost tape from Women's History Month! Join our host, Shanae Adams (they/them), as they receive voicemails from their femme peers, Dr. Clarissa Francis, Noel Bennett, and Al answering the following questions: what does it mean for them to identify as femme and how does being femme interact with their other identities , what has changed their perspectives or lives as femme folks, and what is the current state of femme sexuality?  If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    23 min

  5. SEP 11

    Criminalized Survivorship

    Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) as she speaks with Auraria Campus student, Devyn Dewey (she/her), about research they are doing focused on neurobiology and aggression, how our current systems fail to support survivors who have been charged as offenders of domestic violence, and how mandatory arrest laws harm survivors. Sources  Mandatory Arrest Laws https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-18-criminal-code/co-rev-st-sect-18-6-803-6/POST Training https://post.colorado.gov/sites/post/files/Manual%20-%20Program%20and%20Instructor%20Programs%20Jan%202024%20%282%29.pdfDV Colorado law https://www.denverda.org/domestic-violence/Black Women & Mandatory Arrest Laws https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/926631/dl?inlineSame Sex Couples & Dual Arrest https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1077801220920378https://survivedandpunished.org/quick-statistics/ If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    41 min

  6. AUG 27

    Campus Sexual Assault & The Red Zone

    Content Warning: Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence It’s our first episode of the 2025-2026 academic year!  Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) as she connects with representatives from The Blue Bench, Community Education Director Kaity Gray (she/her) and Executive Director Becca Tiell-Krekeler (she/her), to talk about sexual violence on college campuses, The Red Zone, the impact sexual violence has on college students, and how you can intervene if you are witnessing something that may lead to sexual violence.  Learn more about the free and low-cost services The Blue Bench has to offer to the Denver Metro Community below. The Blue Bench 24/7 Hotline (available in English & Spanish)  303-322-7273 Live Chat  Sources for this podcast episode  If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    42 min

  7. JUL 31

    Relationship Violence & MTV Part 2

    Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Jenae McCall (they/she) as they continue their conversation about MTV’s gendered responses to relationship violence and how this can impact viewers perceptions of relationship violence. They will also conclude this final episode of Season 6 discussing the importance of media literacy. Fun Note: Your silly host is terrible with numbers. When you hear her say “Season 7” she means “Season 6”. When you hear her say “see you in Season 8!” She means “See you in Season 7!” Sources Papp, L. J., Ward, M. L., & Marshall, R. A. (2022). Contributions of Reality TV Consumption to College Women’s Endorsement of the Heterosexual Script and Acceptance of Sexualized Aggression. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 46(50-65), https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/03616843211044686 Rodenhizer, K. A. E., Siller, L., MacPherson, A. R., & Edwards, K. M. (2021). Reality Check! Perceptions of MTV’s Jersey Shore and 16 and Pregnant/Teen Mom and Dating Violence Attitudes and Experiences. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(15–16), NP8538–NP8566. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519844776 Scharrer, E. & Blackburn, G. (2017). Cultivating Conceptions of Masculinity: Television and Perceptions of Masculine Gender Norms. Mass Communication and Society, 21(144-177), https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/15205436.2017.1406118Wright, P. J., & Tokunaga, R. S. (2016). Men’s Objectificating Media Consumption, Objectification of Women, and Attitudes Supportive of Violence Against Women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(955-964), 10.1007/s10508-015-0644-8https://www.thehotline.org/news/the-national-domestic-violence-hotline-mtv-launch-survivor-gotv-initiative/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-mtv-was-right-to-show_b_755839https://vocal.media/geeks/all-of-the-times-mtv-should-have-fired-teen-mom-star-amber-portwoodhttps://people.com/tv/jersey-shore-ronnie-ortiz-magro-physical-altercation-girlfriend-livestream/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-1/mtv-launchesIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

    39 min

  8. JUL 31

    Relationship Violence & MTV Part 1

    Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Jenae McCall (they/she) as they review MTV’s gendered responses to relationship violence on their reality TV shows. Fun Note: Your silly host is terrible with numbers. When you hear her say “Season 7” she means “Season 6”. When you hear her say “see you in Season 8!” She means “See you in Season 7!” Sources Papp, L. J., Ward, M. L., & Marshall, R. A. (2022). Contributions of Reality TV Consumption to College Women’s Endorsement of the Heterosexual Script and Acceptance of Sexualized Aggression. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 46(50-65), https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/03616843211044686 Rodenhizer, K. A. E., Siller, L., MacPherson, A. R., & Edwards, K. M. (2021). Reality Check! Perceptions of MTV’s Jersey Shore and 16 and Pregnant/Teen Mom and Dating Violence Attitudes and Experiences. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(15–16), NP8538–NP8566. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519844776 Scharrer, E. & Blackburn, G. (2017). Cultivating Conceptions of Masculinity: Television and Perceptions of Masculine Gender Norms. Mass Communication and Society, 21(144-177), https://doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/15205436.2017.1406118Wright, P. J., & Tokunaga, R. S. (2016). Men’s Objectificating Media Consumption, Objectification of Women, and Attitudes Supportive of Violence Against Women. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(955-964), 10.1007/s10508-015-0644-8https://www.thehotline.org/news/the-national-domestic-violence-hotline-mtv-launch-survivor-gotv-initiative/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-mtv-was-right-to-show_b_755839https://vocal.media/geeks/all-of-the-times-mtv-should-have-fired-teen-mom-star-amber-portwoodhttps://people.com/tv/jersey-shore-ronnie-ortiz-magro-physical-altercation-girlfriend-livestream/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-1/mtv-launchesIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255. Request an Appointment with an Advocate at https://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-request Request a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-education Instagram @phoenixauraria

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Ever watched, listened to, or read something and thought "Wow. There's a lot to unpack here"? We say that all the time and want to share with you our conversations unpacking the different parts of our culture and world which contribute to rape culture and continuous violence against others or the things which help us create a world where those things are less likely to thrive. Join the Phoenix Center at Auraria as we deconstruct pop culture and the world through an anti-racist, feminist, and anti-oppressionist lens. The Phoenix Center at Auraria is the interpersonal violence resource center serving the Auraria community. Check out our podcast feed on our website for any linked resources! https://www.thepca.org/phoenix-cast 

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  • Creator
    Phoenix Center at Auraria
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Phoenix Cast
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