The Galina Rivina Podcastina

Episode 7: The Following with Gabby Lamb

This week comedian, artist and my dear friend Gabby Lamb joins me and we absolutely unleash on all things social media. We have a deep and earnest conversation about all the feelings we have around social media, following and unfollowing, etiquette surrounding the ol' unfollow and how it creates an inevitable stir deep in our hearts and subsequent real life interactions. We also touch on hacks for quarantine sanity, tattoos and a tragedy turned fun story about car break-ins. Enjoy our talk!

For more on Gabby, follow her @gabbylamby and check out her art @gabbylambart 

Episode 6: I'll Share The Beatles With You with Jeff Baldinger

This week I'm joined by my friend comedian Jeff Baldinger. Jeff talks to me about how sometimes music fans will "gatekeep" loving their favorite artists. As a huge Beatles fan, he used to do this himself but has since learned to share his love. We have fun discussing our own incidents of fandom and what we learned about culture exploring the symptoms of fandom gatekeeping. He also helps me with some intro music. Hope you enjoy!

For more on Jeff, you can find him @jeffbaldinger. 

Episode 5: Doggone Depression with Bill Squire

Joining me this week is comedian and friend Bill Squire. We get into our mutual love of animal companions, 00s music, and how much we miss stand up comedy. But mostly... another dog filled ep. This year Bill adopted his golden-doodle mix Whoopsie and she has been a force for good change in his life. We discuss how dogs can fight depression and give us structure, purpose and endless laughter during a time when everyone could use more. 

For more on Bill, find him @billsquire and listen to him on The Bill Squire Show and The Alan Cox Show

For more on your host, I am @thumbgalina 

Episode 4: Doggie DNA - Solo Ep.

Welcome back to Podcast & Curious with your dog obsessed host, Galina Rivina. In this episode I recap my experience with a DNA test I did on my dog (hello Embark would you like to sponsor me?!). I break down my dog's adorable ancestory and how I came to be a dog momma.

Thank you as always for tuning in to the show. For more on your host, you can find me on all social media @thumbgalina.

Episode 3: Coming Out Moderate with Julia Austin

Welcome back! In this episode, comedian and friend Julia Austin joins me on my balcony (pardon the wilderness) to discuss the challenges of identifying as a moderate. We delve into the chaos of extreme left and right twitter posts, society's ineptness at finding unbiased information, and how to set boundaries with people looking to argue about politics. 

I really enjoyed my talk with her and hope you will too. For more info on Julia, you can find her @caninesandcoupons on Instagram.

For more on your host, I'm @thumbgalina. 

Episode 2: Tumblin' Turkeys - Solo Ep.

My first ever solo episode. That's right, no guests! Just the company of my sweet dog Mila.

Galina Rivina talks anxiety about solo recordings, Thanksgiving in a pandemic, missing stand up comedy, and outlooks for the future. 

For more on the host, you can find me @thumbgalina.

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Episode 1: Tiny Homes with Katrina Davis

Welcome to the first ever episode of Podcast & Curious. 

Katrina Davis (comedian/ tiny home enthusiast) came by to talk to me about all things small-house movement. She's passionate and well-versed in the matter and I learned a lot in this episode. We discuss everything from floorplan to building materials to sustainability.

You can find more on my guest Katrina on her instagram and twitter pages @katrinasivad.

For more on the host, you can find me @thumbgalina.

Feel free to rate, comment & subscribe but no pressure. Enjoy the pod!