Two Zero Q: Sharon Flake

You are listening to Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, where we learn the 'Origin Story' of Author Sharon Flake. Sharon G. Flake is a celebrated author with multiple honors, including two Coretta Scott King Honor Awards and author of THE FAMILY I’M IN, the third installment in the I’m In series, following her groundbreaking debut The Skin I’m In (2000) and sister novel The Life I’m In (2021). The Family I’m In explores the complex relationship between Black boys and their fathers, highlighting the challenges they face while growing up and defining what it means to be a man amidst societal pressures. John-John and Caleb, childhood friends, navigate common struggles like family illness, divorced parents, school, and crushes, while dealing with their labels as “nice boys”. Sharon wrote this novel in honor of all the young Black boys who wish to feel seen and heard. I spoke with Sharon about her life, her understanding of YA mindsets, work and her influences. “Readers will find much to appreciate about John-John’s meandering journey, which doesn’t spell out lessons but trusts them to reflect independently. [His] central relationships are well developed and poignantly described, and Flake renders his growing pains on the road to maturity in an authentic and accessible voice that will make readers root for him. A thought-provoking portrayal of growing up and defining yourself as a young man. – KIRKUS REVIEWS #TwoZeroQ#SharonFlake#theskinimin#thelifeimin#thefamilyimin#YANovels#theveryhandsometimkirk#Gay, #PRIDE, #LGBT

Two Zero Q: Rio Cortez

You are listening to Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, where we learn the 'Origin Story' of Author Rio Cortez From the New York Times bestselling creative team behind The ABCs of Black History comes a statement-making follow-up that celebrates women, their history, and their future.&nbsp;THE ABC’S OF WOMEN’S HISTORY by Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer centers on the diversity of the disruptors who blazed a path forward for everyone, for readers aged 5 and up.&nbsp; I spoke with Rio about her life, her work and her influences. In a beautiful picture book in verse brimming with G for Groundbreaking women, National Book Award nominee Rio Cortez and illustrator Lauren Semmer celebrate all the joys, challenges, and historic forward movement of American women’s history, with a special focus on the Black women, brown women, transwomen, and other changemakers. The ABCs of Women's History is perfect for providing a conversation starter about equality, women’s rights, and the brilliant women who shape our world. It’s about historic moments—Kamala Harris being sworn in as the first African-American and first Asian-American Vice President of the United States; Title IX passing&nbsp;through Congress; Seneca Falls, where the first women’s rights convention was held; the Riot Grrrls movement; and so much more. The book is complete with backmatter that shares the details and historical context of the women featured.&nbsp; Rhymes and rhythm move readers energetically through the selected milestones and figures...A rainbow of hues and variations of composition and perspective keep the art fresh and eye-catching... An inclusive and inspiring look at significant aspects of women’s history.―Kirkus Reviews #TwoZeroQ#RioCortez#NYTimesBestSeller#TheABCsofWomensHistory#addiction#redemption#theveryhandsometimkirk#Gay, #PRIDE, #LGBT

Two Zero Q - Tony Keith, PhD

You are listening to "Two Zero Q - 20 Questions With Interesting People," the show that tells the 'Origin Stories' of everyday superheros in the lgbtqi community and friends. Our guest this time is Tony Keith, PhD. Join me as Tony and I discuss Knucklehead, a YA poetry collection, which is written as a series of letters to Black boys and men, especially the gay and queer ones, that is full of black-and-white illustrations and unforgettable poetry that will heal, provoke and inspire.&nbsp;While society often assigns the label “knucklehead” to kids with attitude problems, this brilliant and electric poetry collection by spoken word poet and hip-hop educator&nbsp;Tony&nbsp;Keith&nbsp;Jr. subverts that narrow way of thinking and empathizes with young people who are misunderstood and unheard. Among other topics, we talk about race, sexuality, privilege and common ground.&nbsp;“A love letter in verse to Black boys and men….Will resonate deeply with readers and poets on a path of self-discovery.”&nbsp;~ Kirkus

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time, I’ll be talking about if the 'employees are alright', worker's concerns about AI, 60 hour 'sweeet spot' work weeks, MORE mass layoffs, "Bullshit Jobs" and their coming obsolescence, Robotic replacements, Prescient Sci Fi, useless, unsolicited advice for the unemployed, a Monty Python reference and workplace 'engagement, trust and RTO mandate fallacies'. Phew.

2ZQHT165 - Are Employees Alright

2ZQHT164 - Mass layoffs, the revolt of the 'low performers’ no longer working for Meta, and dicey legitimate job offers, 2025 1st edition

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time, I’ll be talking about Mass layoffs, the revolt of the 'low performers’ no longer working for Meta, and dicey legitimate job offers, 2025 1st edition.A bunch of doozies. #2ZQHT#theveryhandsomeTimKirk#Meta#layoffs#legtimatejoboffers#techlayoffs

22ZQHT163 - 2025 Slang 1st Edition

You are listening to 2ZQ Hot Takes. This time, I’ll be talking about the evolution of Memes, Gen Z Jargon, Gen A Jargon, a brief touch on the frequently off-putting evolution of Emojis, a few standout, irksome LinkedIn codewords in current use&nbsp;among other things, including intentionally mean spirited, contradictory, intergenerational, drastically different connotations of ordinary&nbsp;&amp; usual vocabulary, and the cultural danger of using emojis in business communications. You might regret the reputation of unknowingly employing "Coworker-core" but don't be Beta or a Doomer Chud who convinces themselves that they are a Glazeworthy Giga Chad.There is a noticeable bent towards misogyny, casual cruelty and crude sexual innuendo.If you are not part of these generations, avoid attempting to use the slang. You may believe that you are Based, but will not be giving Aura.#Memes, #Aura,&nbsp;&nbsp;#2025Jargon, #Slang,&nbsp;#LGBT, #TVHTimKirk, #GenZslang#GenAslang, #LinkedInCodewords, #emojis

Two Zero Q: Sean Hemeon

In this Episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, we learn the 'Origin Story' of Actor/Author/ArtistSean Hemeon is a a gay actor (9-1-1, Criminal Minds, and CW’s Husbands) currently writing a memoir entitled, "The Good Little Druglord," is the inspirational story of a (former) Mormon drug dealer who found redemption as a narc for the federal government—confronting the Russian Mafia, his darkest self and his mother.Sean has come full circle sharing this journey with others interested in stories of mental health, addiction, redemption, identity, and the enduring bond between mother and son.&nbsp;

Two Zero Q: Upton Rand - Gay Men's Field Guide

Two Zero Q: Upton Rand - Gay Men's Field GuideIn this Episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, we learn the 'Origin Story' of&nbsp;Upton Rand, author of "Gay Campgrounds" The Ultimate Gay Camping Travel Guide. Upton shares his background and his odyssey of becoming part of the gay camping community from his distinct perspective of being the #1 bestselling Author of Urban Adventures

Brigit Esselmont - Intuitive Manifesting

In this Episode of Two Zero Q – 20 Questions With Interesting People, we learn the 'Origin Story' of Brigit Esselmont, founder of "Biddy Tarot," one of the world's best-known and most beloved Tarot readers and teachers and author of "INTUITIVE MANIFESTING : ALIGN WITH YOUR INNER WISDOM AND ATTRACT YOUR DREAM LIFE" Hey Everybody, "Two Zero Q" has been included in Feedspot's "100 Best LGBT Podcasts worth listening to in 2024" and is #18! https://podcast.feedspot.com/lgbt_podcasts/ #TwoZeroQ,#ItuitiveManifesting#BrigitEsselmont#Tarot#BiddyTarot#theveryhandsometimkirk,#Gay, #PRIDE, #LGBT

Two Zero Q - 20 Questions With Interesting People

Two Zero Q - 20 Questions With Interesting People, the show that tells the 'Origin Stories' of everyday superheroes in the lgbtqia+ community and friends. #twozeroq “What’s most valuable isn’t what’s exceptional, curated, or performative, but rather what’s common, authentic, and directly experienced.” (JA Westenberg) Please 'like' and subscribe to my show!

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