On this episode of Season Three of Those People Mitch chats with Ihssane Lecky (which I mispronounce at least 3 times in this interview, likely the only thing be and Tucker Carlson have in common) to talk about her journey to America from growing up in Morocco, becoming an organizer and a fighter for wall street reform which was passed and then repealed under the Trump administration, and what being a “progressive” in the American sense of the term means to her. Leckey is running in Massachusetts 4th congressional district, a seat vacated by Joe Kennedy III deciding for no apparent reason to challenge Ed Markey for Mass.’ 2nd Senate seat. This race is the most contested in the state and while there are several perfectly fine candidates in the race, Leckey stood out to me as someone able to identify the core issues facing working class people in the state including corruption, rampant ignorance of sexual violence and more. She’s also the most No-Bullshit ‘Politician’ I’ve interviewed so far on the show. In her own words, Melanie is one of Those #Shero, #WallStreetRegulator, #Mother, #Muslim, #Immigrant People - You can check out her website for more info on all of those and plenty more at: https://ihssane.org/ or follow her on twitter https://twitter.com/ihssaneleckey. — This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in May 2020 in Plymouth MN & the 4th District of Massachusetts. We delayed the release of this podcast due to wanting to keep the focus on the Black Lives Matter movement, and Mutual Aid projects we were supporting around the country, however with Leckey’s primary just around the corner, it seemed like now was the time to get back on air and help more folks get to know their local candidates. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Ihssane + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) Trigger Warnings for this Episode: Violence and Discrimination against immigrant communities Sexual Violence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

On this bonus episode, Mitch is joined by the one and only Miss Black America herself - Ryann Richardson!  We chat about black identity, the COVID Crisis, growing up in PG County, excelling in Tech, growing into her voice and SOOO Much more and it felt like a great time to share this conversation considering many folks are searching for more insight into the blackness they've long been ignoring.  Let us know what you think on Twitter @MitchGayns or via email @ mitchgayns@gmail.com And if you LOVED it, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser or wherever you listen. You can learn more about Ryann at http://www.ryannrichardson.com/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

Thanks for checking out Volume/Season 3 of Those People! (we’re just gonna call em season from now on, people were confused with Season 1 being 2 volumes) We’re back with another slate of congressional candidates with the Primaries in New York just around the corner, we decided to swing back and sit down with 5 other candidates in races here, and check in on the state of presidential politics & the country writ large with a couple amazing Bonus Episodes coming this season. In this episode, Mitch chats with Shaniyat Chowdhury a badass activist, rugby player and former AOC staffer turned candidate for NY-5! Beyond all that Shan is self described as one of Those #He/him, #freethinker, #personofcolor, #anticapitalist, #activist, #athlete, #writer. People. You can follow him on Twitter @Shaniyat2020 or check out his campaign at https://shaniyat2020.com . — This Podcast was Recorded in April 2020 Remotely In Queens NYC & Winthrop MA. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Nathan + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

Hey Guys! This is certainly a "different" episode of Those People - just catching everyone up on what we've been up to these past few week's while we've not been posting episodes. Below are some resources that you can feel free to share and utilize to help the cause - whichever part of the cause you want to help. I appreciate each and every one of you listening out there and we'll be back soon with more interviews! Want to Help with What We're Doing in Minnesota? Buy Diapers, Wipes & Formula for families in need through our Diaper Drive: MitchGayns.com/diapers. Send Direct $$ donations to one of the many causes below - we're working with a ton of them and would rather you donate direct to them than to us, but if you feel better about it you can send it to $mitchgayns on CashApp or MitchGayns on Venmo and we'll get it to an org, individual, or business in need. --- If you want to support Mitch himself, God bless you, but don't send me money right now. I'm putting it all towards the efforts we're doing and it'd be impossible to separate anyway. PLEASE become a supporter of this show. You can sign up for $1, $5, $9.99 a month, and while as of right now - You get absolutely nothing extra - in the future when we do more, you'll have early access to perks like exclusive merch, live events and more. Anchor.fm/thosepeople/support + it's stored in a separate account making it a hell of a lot easier on my end 😂 --- Donate to MN Businesses: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lTk_aq7pTbTcwwRzEEokp8txYf5cwB83r-lj6RT5rR4/edit?fbclid=IwAR1O2Ww2j-_fI0Kp_lTXqBDrxRiFCn01HVYskey2x2f4xD97kS8N3a4t9jo#gid=0 Donate in General (Massive list of causes, individuals & Businesses): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KTBHcXuAUoa-ZevN1-Jq6LYpkmJWhwiJRBhLKRTU0AU/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR1iS3Z-s1nAoAXsKaqS7uPRt_rREAmJlEcWupw8DqjARCQsIctwVBBM96k Resistance Actions you can take from home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pK8rO8E4Z9oCUFSVn6SntjpBmLA0ilINxJkp1qZhL4/edit?fbclid=IwAR0Gk03ZVmenZk1eBongPiCwKXHHy85EkAm0g4onHQmUQJ7ttBV8bFyLBsw#heading=h.wpvo5vk5xld0 Where to bring donations/get supplies if you are local to the Twin Cities: https://twin-cities-mutual-aid.org/?fbclid=IwAR1M-fgvmi-VHkZLRL7ypJVAmueu5_BAjQYvpoKkp1PepwIlfH4H9yH2LTc Have Supplies DELIVERED if you are in the TC area: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y-ENUvqrbJ_IAh09Wdhqp1fex6PoqPuu-V7ZFGmzFdY/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR00K0o_Tczz3EL055RIn-y42rhQPH8JsVDnEeeiAR9HaucKE3h4JqxwtkU Bethlehem Lutheran Church: Facebook.com/BLCMidway More Ways to Help: https://bit.ly/2YwVv4v --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

On Episode two of this season of Those People Mitch chats with Melanie D’Arrigo (which I mispronounce 8 times in this interview) to talk about CoVID’s impact on NYC, growing up in a tough-love family to put it kindly, and the saviors that make up our public education workforce. Melanie is the 2nd of the NYC progressives we’ll be interviewing this season, representing New York’s 3rd district & we spend a good chunk of the first half discussing the intricacies of growing up in the city, and a good deal of the second half on what she wants to do to make that easier for kids and families of this generation coming of age now. In her own words, Melanie is one of Those #Feminist, #Activist, #Scientist, #Progressive People - Though admittedly we barely even touched on the scientist thing so check out her website for more info on that and plenty more at: https://www.darrigo2020.com/ or follow her on twitter @DarrigoMelanie. — This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in April 2020 in Plymouth MN & NYC. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Mel + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) Trigger Warnings for this Episode: Systemic Oppression of Women Childhood abuse & Trauma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

On Episode two of this season of Those People we sat down with Mel Gargarin (back when we could still do the whole in-person thing) to talk about life in NYC, family, Puerto Rican culture and his plans for the city, and the country, once he takes office. Mel is the first of the NYC progressives we’ll be interviewing this season, representing New York’s 6th district - better known as Queens, & we get into the fabric of the city, how we got here and where it’s going, and of course what Mel was getting into as an NYC Youth back in the day. In a word, Mel is self-described as one of Those #progressive People and is out here fighting for all marginalized people and for the working class first and foremost. You can follow him on Twitter @melforprogress or check out his campaign at https://melforprogress.com/ — This Podcast was Recorded in March 2020 in Brooklyn NYC. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Mel + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

Thanks for checking out Volume/Season 3 of Those People! (we’re just gonna call em season from now on, people were confused with Season 1 being 2 volumes) We’re back with another slate of congressional candidates with the Primaries in New York & Massachusetts just around the corner, we decided to swing back and sit down with 5 other candidates in races in these states, and check in on the state of presidential politics with a couple amazing Bonus Episodes for this season. In this episode, we’re kicking off season 3 with my a candidate running to represent my very own home district, MA-06! Nathan Mulchay is probably the most interesting person we’ve had on the show to date - which is saying something for a show who’s guests have ranged from national activists & journalists to world renowned artists & illustrators. Nate is an inventor and science geek extraordinaire. He ran R&D for one of the biggest companies in the world, was a school teacher in the South Bronx, and invented World Stove - a company that fashions stoves for developing world residents to convert their open flames into more efficient heating and cooking sources. He’s a truly one of a kind guy, and I am thankful for him carving out the time to join us, discuss his story, and chat with me about some of the details of his run for congress that’s largely centered around the climate crisis and equity. Beyond all that Nathan is self described as one of Those #nerd, #papa, #foodie, #scientist, #faithful People. You can follow him on Twitter @aVoice4MA or check out his campaign at https://www.mulcahy2020.com/. — This Podcast was Recorded in April 2020 Remotely In Plymouth MN & Rockport MA. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Nathan + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

Volumes One & Two of Those People are all wrapped up but we’re going to keep exploring “Creative People” with this Bonus episode featuring a unique “creator” Tech Creator, Pariss Athena! We chatted about how Relient Coders gave her a start in tech, the hustle it took to make it, and how once she got into the industry she started putting on for #TheCulture. Pariss is a Front-End developer, Founder of #BlackTechPipeline and Boston Area tech guru. She is self described as one of Those…#Techy #CurlyHaired #Chill #NoBigDeal #Black People. You can follow her on Twitter @ParissAthena or check out @BTPipeline. — This Podcast was Recorded in Sept 2019 Remotely In Cambridge MA & Winthrop MA. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Pariss + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

In our 5th & Final episode of our 2nd Volume of Those People exploring “Creative People” Mitch is joined on the show by Graphic Novelist Ryan Estrada! Ryan is a creator’s creator and started on his first works as a child, moved all around the globe chasing the stories he wanted to tell and sits down to chat with me about living in the US, Mexico, Korea and more and what’s it’s like to make your own way instead of depending on others to show you the path. Ben is self described as one of Those…#storyteller People. You can follow him on Twitter @RyanEstrada or check out his work @ RyanEstrada.com. He’s on IG as well @RyanEstradaDOTCOM — This Podcast was Recorded on Aug 2019 In Winthrop MA. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Jackie + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show by buying some merch at https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns or Buy Mitch and the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support

This week brings us another Those People installment of “Pod People” where we’re joined by podcasters who cover the types of people we’re talking to. In volume 2 we’re kicking it with creatives & this week we’re joined by Uncle Vick - a Podcast Host, former MC and lifelong hiphop head who’s been covering the culture, and it’s creators, for a LONG time. As it’s black history month, we start focusing on the black experience Vick’s closeness with it, and the circumstances that estranged Mitch from it, before diving into giant families, being raised by drug dealers, interracially dating and SO much more. Vick is a fellow founder of Blank Kanvas, a collective of creators ranging from rappers to podcast hosts, fashion designers to videographers helping one another create, grow and finance their dreams. We were first brought together through a fan group of the Joe Budden Podcast and have since become close friends, and I was super excited to share this interview back to back with the Matthew Harris one, as a Ying and Yang of the black experience in close proximity - despite being in two entirely different countries and eras. Vick is self described as one of Those…#Passionate, #longwinded, #misunderstood, #artsy, #selfaware People. You can check out Blank Kanvas on Facebook @ https://bit.ly/2S4rPcH or on Twitter @blankkanvasCMPN. — This Podcast was Recorded Remotely in Detroit MI & Winthrop MA in August 2019. — Learn more about Those People, Mitch’s newest projects, and Matthew + other guests from the show at www.mitchgayns.com. — Support the show: Buy some merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mitchgayns Make a Monthly Contribution of as little as $0.99 and help support our upcoming new season of Those People! anchor.fm/thosepeople/support or Buy Mitch & the Team a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/mitchgayns — Music for this show: Those People, 2012, Justus Boyz (Intro): https://bit.ly/2lbdBJB Those People, 2015, Amy Bezunartea (Outro): https://spoti.fi/2nhoOsH Untitled, 2019, Mitch Gayns (Transitions) Trigger Warnings for this Episode: Gangs, Drug references, death, racial tension --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thosepeople/support