[Un]phased Unedited Podcast

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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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Episodes 98

The Gig is Up
5d ago · 47:12
In this episode of [un]phased unedited, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa tackle two of today's most pressing workforce conversations: the changing nature of employment and the growing instability within higher education. From corporate DEI decisions to the realities of adjunct faculty labor, this episode explores what happens when institutions prioritize flexibility, cost-cutting, and short-term solutions over sustainable investments in people.
Pendulum
12d ago · 49:35
From "peak w*ke" to a new era of class-conscious activism, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna trace how "w*ke" evolved -- from 1923 down through the most recent focus on economic populism and practical justice. Drawing on voices like AOC and Chi Ossé, we explore what happens when movements mature -- and what "w*ke" means for leadership and community work.
Incongruence
19d ago · 50:44
In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa begin by exploring how language and lifestyle branding shape women's identities and power. They start with the concept of semantic derogation -- the way words associated with women or marginalized groups acquire negative meanings over time. They then pivot to the rise of "trad wife" influencers, whose curated domesticity makes entrepreneurial empires built on submission. Later, they talk about the Georgia school sh**ting case where the father of Colt Gray was sentenced to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter after supplying the g*n. His mother has not
Hold Your Nose
26d ago · 44:06
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna tackle intertwined themes shaping intimacy and connection today: stealthing and the cost-of-living crisis that's rewriting the rules of dating. The topics reveal how power, consent, and economics intersect in our most personal spaces. They also explore voting patterns in support or against candidates accused of domestic violence, revealing partisan divides in moral tolerance. Listeners will be reminded that intimacy and justice are never separate conversations -- whether we're talking about consent, class, or culture, power always sets the terms of eng
Russian Dolls
1mo ago · 49:14
In today’s episode, the Drs. unpack the layered concept of respectability politics—a survival strategy turned social constraint—and explore how it continues to shape institutional norms today. Using Tuskegee University’s updated dress code policy as a case study, they examine the intersection of professional preparation, cultural expression, and standards in historically Black spaces. Additionally, they discuss a grab bag of current events, including 45/47's mandate to mark Smithsonian exhibits with which he disagrees as "inaccuracies", his remarks about Kaitlin Collins at the White House Corr
Raised Eyebrows
1mo ago · 48:26
In this episode, we examine how language, culture, and power dynamics intersect. From a controversial remark in the WNBA to the widening accountability gap in leadership on social media, we explore how words carry weight across global boundaries—and how different generations can build a collective compact for real change.
Pitching the Smithsonian
1mo ago · 48:52
Pick up what we're putting down with the double entendre! This week's 250th episode has little to do with the history of the country and everything to do with museums and football (soccer). We start with introducing a century-old term: "museum fatigue" which explains what we've all felt physically but never knew how to describe while appreciating art. Then, we move into The Men’s World Cup action and its inextricable connection to global relationships and politics. Finally, we discuss the White House's recent attack on the Smithsonian...and the Organization of American Historians who's not hav
Generations and Accountability
1mo ago · 44:04
In this week's episode, the Drs explore the idea of "sampling" original ideas but using them to make a point out of context. This can be used as a weapon or an effective political tool, and the ethics of intent continue to be queried. Next up, they discuss social media use as an accountability tool. This includes public callouts — cheaters, rac*sts, other -ists — white men’s provocation of Black men and white women’s policing of others. Finally, Dr. Lisa highlights a new-to-us Apple TV show, Widow’s Bay -- including the real-life push pull between old and new politics. Are wins and losses over
Sally & Asylum
2mo ago · 46:06
This week, we discuss Suzan-Lori Park's play-within-a-play, “Sally & Tom” before we segue into the latest regarding SCOTUS decisions on immigration, asylum, and green card protections. We start with the Word of the Week, micro-boycotting, which is a great way to have agency when it feels that there are no options for you as a consumer. Then we move into the stage play that queries the complex relationship between the enslaved woman, Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. We conclude with the Presidential authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals with
Reflections
2mo ago · 47:00
In today’s episode, Shaunna and Lisa reflect on the weight of June anniversaries — Pulse Nightclub (6/12) and the Emanuel 9 (6/17) — as well as the meaning of Juneteenth (6/19) in a moment that also saw the opening of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). Then, the green algae of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC is more than just a chemistry project gone wrong. They discuss the politics behind the no-bid contract which has become an expensive analogy for this entire Presidential Administration. Lastly, the Drs. reveled in laughter about Michelle Obama and President George W. Bush's Altoids
Wildfire
2mo ago · 47:40
The Drs. open this week's episode hot and unapologetic: a gender-reveal smoke bomb turned into a months-long inferno, a firefighter lost his life, and three companies suddenly write checks for more than $4 million. Then they pivot to the political tightrope -- authenticity vs. electability -- and ask whether moderates who vote with the sketchy are doing the right thing in the moment.
Adaptive Intelligence
2mo ago · 36:16
In this episode, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa examine language in a new way. First, they look at Elsa Mehary's provocative Instagram reel regarding what it means to be a polymath—someone with a wide range of knowledge or learning—and ask a provocative question: Are you a polymath, or just Black? It's always a good time to examine what’s celebrated as “genius” in one space that may be dismissed as “survival” in another. Later, Shaunna and Lisa pivot to immigration policy, reflecting on Jonathan Blitzer’s Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here and his recent New Yorker piece on how executive actions are resha
The Odyssey
2mo ago · 51:30
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 fictiona
Michael, Money, and Mayhem
3mo ago · 46:16
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 a
The Obamalisk
3mo ago · 50:06
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.
RIP VRA
3mo ago · 51:46
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 a
Who Loses?
3mo ago · 56:26
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
Solopreneurship
4mo ago · 47:10
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.
Strong Black Women and the Supreme Court
4mo ago · 44:58
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-spee
Space Scam
4mo ago · 47:38
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
The Streisand Effect
4mo ago · 51:18
In this episode, we explore how attempting to quell some voices simply amplifies them. We start from Amanda Montell's book, Cultish (2021) and the world of thought‑terminating clichés. These are catchy, seemingly harmless phrases that shut down curiosity, silence, dissent, and discourage deeper critical thinking. We also investigate the role of satire as a tool for social critique, using comedian Druski’s recent work to test the boundaries of racial commentary. Then we turn to modern political language: dog whistles that have evolved from Nixon‑era “law and order” messaging into today’s outrig
X Marks the Spot
5mo ago · 44:50
This week, the Drs review major "a ha" moments from the Mather Institute's Gen X report -- what it reveals about workplace loneliness, generational expectations, and AI usage. Then, they pivot to the ongoing culture war fallout: DOGE bros deposition, the growing precarity of violence against women services, and the U.S. withholding a U.N. vote to support women.
Middle
5mo ago · 51:22
Many call for us to meet in the middle, but that's a tough ask. In this week's episode, the Drs. tackle the distinction between Persian vs. Arab and the problematic "Middle East" phrasing. They then move on to the Target boycott that rages on despite a male declaration that accomplishing 3 of 4 goals is enough. Lastly, a recent NYT Op Ed queries whether American politics can ever meet in the middle. Our discourse is currently understood as a binary, win-lose "blood sport." Dehumanization prevails over logical discourse – are we at the end?
Red Lines
5mo ago · 43:22
This episode reviews the legal fight between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Then we take a quick detour through the LA Marathon controversy -- all against the backdrop of the war, conflict, military exercises (or whatever you want to call it) that rages on. Anthropic's insistence on red lines forced a confrontation that blends legal, ethical, commercial, and national-security stakes. The juxtaposition of a marathon against a war, attempts to remind us to keep the main thing the main thing, and then we call you to keep watching these developing stories.
Broccoli
5mo ago · 49:09
Ambiguous grief is the quiet ache that has no funeral, no casserole, no tidy closure—missing someone who’s still breathing but feels like a stranger at the Thanksgiving table. But how does it show up when you miss an entire country's past or potential? In this episode, the Drs hold this grief with care, and then they pivot to lighter, sharper cultural critique with a retro recap of America’s Next Top Model on Netflix—Tyra’s detachment, Ken Mok’s allergic to ownership energy, and the small moments that still sting and teach. Finally, they review new state rules limiting what SNAP recipients can

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