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    <title>Petticoat Rule - Episodes Tagged with “Singer”</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>This is Petticoat Rule, a radio program dedicated to unraveling the mystery of creative productivity by examining the lives of women involved in the music industry.  Each episode aims to develop an intimacy with the artist so as to illuminate her unique relationship with her creative spirit.  We hope to inspire listeners to put in the work and unleash their unique inventive talents!
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    <itunes:subtitle>Galvanizing Women in Musical Creativity</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>This is Petticoat Rule, a radio program dedicated to unraveling the mystery of creative productivity by examining the lives of women involved in the music industry.  Each episode aims to develop an intimacy with the artist so as to illuminate her unique relationship with her creative spirit.  We hope to inspire listeners to put in the work and unleash their unique inventive talents!
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      <itunes:name>Erika June Chrstina Laing</itunes:name>
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  <title>The Blak Rapp MADUSA Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:20:39</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.
:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC (https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa):::
SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.
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<p>:::<a href="https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA&#39;S MUSIC</a>:::</p>

<p>SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music&#39;s political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.</p>

<p>:::<a href="https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA&#39;S MUSIC</a>:::</p>

<p>SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Avi Diamond Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:05:56</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.  Along the way, she gives us insight into the process of professionally training as a vocal performer while demystifying the domain of music therapy, its purpose, its procedures, and how it can form powerful connections even with non-verbal individuals.
&lt;br&gt;
SPOTIFY: The Avi Diamond Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Avi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Avi Diamond.
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<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Avi Diamond Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Avi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Avi Diamond.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.  Along the way, she gives us insight into the process of professionally training as a vocal performer while demystifying the domain of music therapy, its purpose, its procedures, and how it can form powerful connections even with non-verbal individuals.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Avi Diamond Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Avi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Avi Diamond.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Jocelyn Rent Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Busy lead vocalist Jocelyn Rent joins Petticoat Rule to talk about balancing her creative roles in Pittsburgh-based bands Anjroy, The Rents and Bachelor Boys with her family life as a mother of two little ones.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:15:00</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Busy lead vocalist Jocelyn Rent joins Petticoat Rule to talk about balancing her creative roles in Pittsburgh-based bands Anjroy, The Rents and Bachelor Boys with her family life as a mother of two little ones. We also talk about techniques for handling 'mansplaining' and the complex relationship dynamics that arise amongst individuals working together in a band.

Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!
&lt;br&gt;
SPOTIFY: The Jocelyn Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Jocelyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.
 Special Guest: Jocelyn Rent.
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Don&#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!<br>
<br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Jocelyn Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Jocelyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Jocelyn Rent.</p>]]>
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Don&#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!<br>
<br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Jocelyn Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Jocelyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Jocelyn Rent.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Addi Twigg Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:08:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.  She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song, "Back Off".
&lt;br&gt;
SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.
 Special Guest: Addi Twigg.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.  She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song, &quot;Back Off&quot;.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Addi Twigg.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.  She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song, &quot;Back Off&quot;.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Addi Twigg.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Sparkle Pony Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:17:52</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.  We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina's experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly's beautiful musical relationship with her mother.
&lt;br&gt;
SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one&#39;s inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.  We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina&#39;s experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly&#39;s beautiful musical relationship with her mother.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one&#39;s inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.  We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina&#39;s experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly&#39;s beautiful musical relationship with her mother.</p>

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SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Melanie Stangl Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <description>Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry.  We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'.  Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  
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SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist

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CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.
 Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.
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SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry.  We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly &#39;play nice&#39;.  Don&#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!<br><br>
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SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Phat Man Dee Episode</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:16:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.  We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she's had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society and foment advocacy for the downtrodden.  Included in this episode is a song from her personal collection, Hey Phat Chick!, as well as one from her collaboration with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root, Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By.
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SPOTIFY: The Phat Man Dee Playlist

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Phat Man Dee, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Phat Man Dee.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.  We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she&#39;s had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society and foment advocacy for the downtrodden.  Included in this episode is a song from her personal collection, Hey Phat Chick!, as well as one from her collaboration with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root, Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Phat Man Dee Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Phat Man Dee, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Phat Man Dee.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.  We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she&#39;s had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society and foment advocacy for the downtrodden.  Included in this episode is a song from her personal collection, Hey Phat Chick!, as well as one from her collaboration with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root, Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By.</p>

<p><br/><br>
SPOTIFY: The Phat Man Dee Playlist</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Phat Man Dee, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Phat Man Dee.</p>]]>
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  <title>The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode</title>
  <link>https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Erika June Chrstina Laing</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:15:57</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.  Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level.  Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  
Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode
SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode

&lt;br&gt;
CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
This project supported in part by a Seed Award from &lt;a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/"&gt;The Sprout Fund&lt;/a&gt;.
The producers would like to thank &lt;a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.  Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life&#39;s path you&#39;ll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level.  Don&#39;t miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  </p>

<p>Find the episode at: <a href="https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode" rel="nofollow">https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode</a></p>

<p>SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.  Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life&#39;s path you&#39;ll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level.  Don&#39;t miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  </p>

<p>Find the episode at: <a href="https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode" rel="nofollow">https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode</a></p>

<p>SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode</p>

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<p><br/><br>
CREDITS:<br>
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.</p>

<p>This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>.<br>
The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River&#39;s Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.</p><p>Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.</p>]]>
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