A random repository of wonder from two creative souls.
No cadence or structure — just curiosity and laughter. Hosted by Ashley Strahm and Anthony Olaiya Wright, friends with lots of profound thoughts about mostly obscure things.
Take a deep dive into often-overlooked topics with hosts you’re likely to love.
Drops whenever the mood strikes.
IG: @verylooseagenda
How do we feel about paying corporations to trace our fragmented ancestry? How is it possible that ethnicity is fractional?
Is money even real? And is ours winding up in the hands of people cutting down the Amazon rainforest? Is the idea of data privacy is a lullaby to help us sleep well at night? Have you ever seen someone nearly bust a vein playing a piccolo? And most importantly…Where do airport employees park?
12 Aug 2023
Preseason Check-In
Season 2 of Very Loose Agenda comes back in September. Until then, here is a long summer session short of us catching up :)
2 Aug 2023
Grandma (a summer session short)
In June and July, Ashley and Anthony both lost their grandmas after long, hard-fought health battles over the past couple of years. A short time before their passing, our co-host had the chance to talk about their grieving process, family dynamics, and preparing to lose one of the most important figures in their lives.
This episode is in memory of them. May they rest in peace.
20 Jul 2023
"Sitters" (a summer session short)
Babies need sitting.
Dogs need sitting.
3 Jul 2023
"Phones" (a summer session short)
Have you ever been on the phone and asked yourself....yo, how can this person hear me right now? Have you ever watched a prison movie and question your own ability to survive under such horrible circumstances? Tune in to this summer session short and hear Ashley and Anthony grapple with these thoughts in real time.
Shoutout to Lewis Howard Latimer (google him).
27 Jun 2023
"Bill Gluckman" (a summer session short)
Are you within 15 minutes of your nearest hospital? Have you ever considered running for local office? How hot is too hot outside? Listen to this summer session short as Ashley and Anthony ponder these questions and more.
21 Jun 2023
"Bathroom Break Interlude (a summer session short)
Be a fly on the wall as Ashley and Anthony wait on Ruth The Intern to get back from the bathroom.
15 Jun 2023
"Time & Place" (a summer session short)
Are you easily annoyed by people who don't abide by the common law of the movie theater, or are you someone who breaks the rules? What is the appropriate amount of time to blare on your horn after someone almost hits your car? Ant and Ashley share their thoughts and experiences on this summer session short.
19 May 2023
"Flagaphobic"
What, if anything happens to you if you are trapped in a room full of velvet? Do you understand how the healthcare system works in Portugal? Join us for the season finale of Very Loose Agenda as we chop it up about irrational fears and living abroad, with guest appearances from Drew Cary, Prime Minister Trudeau, and the newest member of the Loose Goose Crew!
1 May 2023
"How high? How fly?"
What makes good art? Who says it’s good? This episode, we talk about high society, artistry, and who determines what types of creativity are worthy. And where art thou, artists?! We want to hear from you
23 Apr 2023
"How Much Is It Worth?"
Let’s talk about debt, baby. Why does spending feel like a matter of survival? Here, we discuss the true cost of premiums, student loans, and, well, two-ply toilet paper.
3 Apr 2023
"Context is key"
Would you like your generational trauma a little pink or well done?
27 Mar 2023
"What's your beef?"
Beef. Bars. Battlestar Galactica. This session honors portraits of friendships past — and the distinct intrigue of grievances set to a beat.
14 Mar 2023
"You got options"
A chat about raising children or making the choice to be childfree… with a sprinkle of existentialism scattered throughout
6 Mar 2023
"Stay ready, y'all!"
Are you living or existing? Surviving or thriving? The difference might be in how well we prepare to show up for the big moments in our lives.
20 Feb 2023
It's you—and it's US"
Unpacking the duality of being Black as an individual, and being Black as a collective. Likely to be part one of many.
19 Feb 2023
"Run to the store for me"
Were you friends with your local pizza owner?
Who in the world made ants on a log?
5 Feb 2023
"We could all use a little coverage."
What’s free, but so valuable it’s priceless?
What drives our need for safety, especially when we drive?
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