Words Speak for Themselves

Words Speak for Themselves

From Phones Out! by Xochil Springer and Alyson Castonguay

May 4, 2026 · 51 min · Season 3 · Episode 5

About this episode

Xochil and Alyson discuss various topics including feminism, public policy, and pop culture while sharing stories and laughter.

Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this episode: SCSD Board meeting audio Alyson got her Food Handlers Permit Mill A Spring Carnival Welcome new listeners! 50 is not the new 30 Ted Talk, Jenna Steadman, End the Silence Around Sexual Abuse Kevin Waters is a politician Why we be yappin'? Volunteer in your school! Adult Prom! Lucy Lauser - next episode preview - Bloviate Devil Wears Prada 2 Project Hail Mary Science is awesome Colonoscopy Diet Coke is still gross Astoria - Columbia River Symphony Acoustics at the Schnitz Pride keeps happening! - Sign up to volunteer! Thanks to Stan for our outro! Check out his podcast, Interviewers of the Universe! https://sites.libsyn.com/437709 We've lost our phone number! Stay tuned. We'll share…

People in this episode

Hosts: Xochil Springer, Alyson Castonguay

Topics covered

  • Feminism
  • Antiracism
  • Public Policy
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Pop Culture
  • Effective leadership in rural areas
  • Friendship

Keywords

  • Feminism
  • Antiracism
  • Public Policy
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Pop Culture
  • Adult Prom
  • Volunteer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SCSD, Astoria - Columbia River Symphony, Interviewers of the Universe

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