Episode 121: “Awkward Armor” ft. Pynk Spots

In this episode of Coffee with Comrades, I am joined by Nic, host of our Channel Zero Network sister-show, Pynk Spots, to chat about managing shyness and introversion in media work, teaching, and community-organizing.   This wide-ranging conversation covers it all: prepping for public speaking, decentering yourself at rallies and demonstrations, figuring out how to cope with introversion, mitigating awkward situations, commiserating over embarrassing moments, etc. The fist half of our dialogue covers tips and tricks. The second chunk deals with how to apply these lessons to organizing in your own community, whether you’re doing community gardening or engaging in militant direct action. Follow Pynk Spots on Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to their YouTube channel! They’re almost to 1000 subscribers. Also make sure to support Pynk Spots on Patreon.  Speaking of which, you can watch this entire conversation on video!  Pearson is now a co-host of Macabre Media podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and Patreon. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is proud to be part of the Rev Left Radio Federation. Coffee with Comrades is an affiliate of the Firestorm Books & CafĂ©. Check out our reading recommendations!  Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music:  Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Two Queens in a King-Sized Bed” by girl in red  Outro: “HYD” by Hayley Williams