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Got something that bugs you? The word moist? Slow drivers in the fast lane? People who start conversations with ‘No offense, BUT...'? Let us RANT about it! Got something you LOVE? A charity organization? A song? That video of the Grandpa who holds babies in the NICU? Let us RAVE about it! Every Tuesday Jessica Young and Dana Powell RANT & RAVE and you can too! Let’s all breathe together for an hour. Out with the bad and in with the good, motherf*ckers!!
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
This week the ladies are ranting all over the place about Cannoli Dip and Body Pressure through our entertainment. Hot tip on the dip? Jessica hated it.
-Trigger warnings for this episode are eating disorders and sexual assault.-
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Jess Corner- Golden Oldies
Dana Corner- Weirdo of the Week
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Jess Rave - Volunteer Opportunities with Reading Partners
Readingpartners.org
Reading Partners is a national nonprofit that mobilizes communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade.
We know that reading is the foundation for all future learning. The ability to read transforms lives and empowers children and communities to reach their full potential. Research shows that students who read at grade level by fourth grade have a greater opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
That’s why we partner with under-resourced schools and engage volunteer reading partners to work one-on-one with students who struggle with reading. Our volunteers provide hour-long tutoring sessions to students— following a structured, evidence-based curriculum developed with an expert team of curriculum advisors.
Our program model works and is backed by evidence-based research which proves that our students make significant gains in reading.
Dana Rave - Most commonly asked question during Fashion Week is "What where you wearing?" It is also what is asked after someone has been raped. One context is meant to shame, one is meant to celebrate agency and fashion. A group of people have been fighting for the United Nations to recognize rape in peace time. So they walked in New York Fashion Week's first Survivor Fashion Show, where rape survivors walked the runway in the outfit they were raped in to reclaim and rebuke the stigma around "What were you wearing?" They invited diplomats from around the world and they came. Almost exactly a year later, the United Nations Survivor Rights Resolution was passed.
The resolution, co-sponsored by 84 countries and led by Sierra Leone, was passed Friday. The text within the measure adopted by the General Assembly urges all nations to:
- Recognize rape in peacetime (within the framework of national and international law)
- Take effective measures in providing victims and survivors access to justice
- Provide survivors access to reparations and assistance
- Condemn all forms of sexual and gender-based violence
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co-i3V3jxWY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
This week a listener has had it with people not using coasters!! And, Jessica doesn't understand how stocking products when they've run out are so hard!
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Dana Corner - Kids Are Amazing Giving Reptiles a LEG up https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/02/23/box-turtle-Lego-wheels-Mississippi/3701677182169/
jess Corner - What the What Pay Per Chew https://apnews.com/article/business-7012f0ee968e761b257818658c515648
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Dana Rave - World Spay Day https://nationaltoday.com/world-spay-day/
Jess Rave - Sidewalk Chalk that is out of this world https://tweemade.com/products/masons-planets-sidewalk-chalk-for-autism-research
TWEE is a woman owned Philadelphia maker's studio specializing in reimagined, eco-friendly, childhood classics - for playtime. All TWEE products are handmade and perfectly designed for littles, helping to increase grip strength and fine motor skills while encouraging creative play and imaginative making. TWEE provides the much-needed break to take a step back, to make believe, to share experiences with friends and to create your very own masterpiece We work with reputable agencies to test our chalk and are proud to say that it complies with ASTMD-4236 standards. All paint and coloring in TWEE products are non-toxic and the glitter is biodegradable and eco-friendly! Even our packaging is fully biodegradable and recyclable (the clear windows and baggies are plant based film instead of petroleum based plastic!)
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Folding fitted sheets and brake riders have the girls getting wound up even though Dana promised herself she wouldn’t yell this week.
***CLEANSING BREATH***
Jess Corner - WHAT THE WHAT
Dana Corner - Excuuuuuuuuuuuuse Me?
Holy Moly - Human Roly Poly
https://www.odditycentral.com/news/lay-down-anywhere-with-this-wearable-beanbag.html
Jess Rave - https://www.artbywash.com/about
HVW8 Gallery - Art by Wash
Dana Rave - Kindness is Free /Program with Boys and Girls Club
The Kindness is Free Program wants to empower the next generation to be kind by teaching and bringing awareness of the importance of treating everyone equal, showing respect to all persons and being considerate of others.
Through Kindness presentations, pop ups and special pledge events we bring awareness and share the importance of kindness to the Greater Los Angeles area and create a Kindness movement in our communities led by our youth.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Dana Rant - from a listener Briana
Hey Ladies! I'm so glad you're back! I have a rant that hopefully at least one other person can relate to. I'm getting married in March and I'm at the point in planning where I have a new task for the wedding almost every day. One task that I HATE is tracking people down for an RSVP. I don't understand how someone can get an invite to a (hopefully) once in a lifetime event with free food and drinks and go, 'mm...let me think about it." And then wait for so long that I have to ask again and again and AGAIN! Like, what!? I sent out official invites SEVEN MONTHS AGO! And I started telling people almost a year ago! You should know by now! And just let me know! Why is it so hard?? I shouldn't have to track you down. Anyway, I could rant about all the annoying wedding behavior I've experienced over the last year but I won't. Thank you both for being so lovely and such a delight.
(Dana would like to apologize for being this human) :(
Jess Rant - from Alissa and Ashley
Butter Candles
https://www.today.com/food/trends/butter-candles-tiktok-rcna62377
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Dana Corner - Animal Instincts meets Kids Are Amazing
From a listener
The Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross-Country Team is making an early-morning stop at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to pick up their running mates. The team takes shelter dogs to Al Lopez Park in Tampa for some exercise and a change of scenery. It's part of a tradition for the team that started four years ago. Beyond just taking these dogs for a good run, they're also giving them exposure to help them find homes.
Jess Corner - What the What!? Brrrrrrrrrrrrr-gers
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Dana Rave - from a listener (REV - Reptile Education of Virginia)
The reptile rescue I volunteer with is Reptile Education of Virginia (REV). We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and are a small group of people who are passionate about reptiles, their care, and educating the public on these amazing creatures. We take in sick, injured, and abandoned pet reptiles and work with local veterinarians to get them the care they need and eventually adopt them out into good, loving homes. We are an all volunteer organization and we foster all rescues from our own homes. We depend solely on donations to fund our organization, so we often have to dip into our own personal money to care for some of our most dire cases.
We are located in VA, but work with organizations and people in both VA and NC. We are always in need of donations and foster parents! We also travel to local events with our ambassador animals and teach children and adults about these animals, including their proper care and how and where they live in the wild. It is very important to us that people understand that these are not throwaway pets, and that they deserve the same level of love and care as more "traditional" pets do.
We primarily operate out of eastern VA, so if you are in the area and would like to schedule an event for a girl/boy scout troop, church event, school, etc., please reach out and we will be happy to work with you! We charge a nominal fee for our education events. You can reach us at reptileva@gmail.com and can also find us on Facebook and Instagram at ReptileVA or Reptile Education of Virginia. We have our adoptable pets posted on both social media pages! If you would like to donate, you can do so through our website at www.reptileva.org :) If you are in the area and are interested in fostering, please email or message us to go through the vetting process. We will adopt out of state, but we don't ship our animals, so adoptees must be willing to travel to pick up their new pet :)
We hope to one day live in a world where reptiles are no longer neglected and abandoned, and we believe that education is paramount to achieving that goal!
Jess Rave - Miry's List
In 2017, over 53,000 refugees were resettled in the United States, most of whom are children and parents. Many Americans, think of these families in their communities, and wonder: What can I do to help? What began as one mom helping another mom turned into a nonprofit organization serving over 250 families (1,500 individuals!) -- mostly families with young kids resettling in America from Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Yemen.
Collecting donations in February at Leanna Lin's Wonderland in Eagle Rock!!!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This week Dana really makes Jessica lose it by not knowing anything fancy and it being wasted on her. And, Jessica is afraid of what’s living in a lumpy hotel bed!!
Jess Corner - Kids Are Amazing
Dana Corner - Weirdo of the Week
from a listener - Jill in Canada
"Hello ladies!! I hope you're both doing well. I got an email newsletter from Atlas Obscura and this article struck my funny bone, and that fact that it is from Dana's home state makes it even better. Have you heard of this??
hahahahhaha Enjoy !"
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/why-pickles-highway-missouri
Jess Rave - Fight For Female Health
https://www.fightforfemalehealth.com/my-story.html#/
Dana Rave - 12 year old Navene and his head stone cleaning business.
60 second docs on Instagram
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Be it teenagers burping, or old men butting in line with cash, Jessica and Dana are not having it anymore. EXCUSE YOU!!! Ruuuuude.
Dana Corner - What the What?! (sent in by a listener)
Man with World's Longest Nose is yet to have record broken.
Jess Corner - Animal Instincts
Italian Dogs Trained as Life Guards
Dana Rave - Volunteers of Burbank Animal Shelter
https://thevbas.org/volunteer/adult-volunteering/
Jess Rave - Target Circle - you gain money with each purchase and can vote on all of the orgs they give money to, see who got what, etc.
Join Target Circle for free to get access to hundreds of deals, a birthday gift, and help Target support your community.
- 1% Earnings: Earn 1%* (Target Circle earnings reward) when you shop to redeem at Target later or continue saving 5%** with RedCard. You cannot receive the RedCard 5% instant savings and earn the Target Circle 1% in the same transaction.
- Hundreds of Deals: Get access to deals, plus offers just for you.
- Birthday Gift: Celebrate your big day with 5% off a shopping trip. Restrictions apply.
- Community Support: Help direct where Target gives in your community.
*Terms and restrictions apply to the 1% Target Circle earnings reward. Visit target.com/circle for details.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
We are baaaack!!!
This week the ladies rant about postoffice smells and how 20/20 news is trying to confuse us.
Refugees are often “stuck” - unable to put down roots where they’ve fled to - and mostly unable to go back to the places they once called home. Jobs allow refugees to start a new chapter - one with commutes, coworkers, and community vs. instability, shelters and aid.
Jobs are the first step in refugees becoming UNSTUCK.
Our first coalition of brand partners are working with suppliers hiring Venezuelan refugees in Colombia and Peru. More than 6 million Venezuelans (over 20% of the population) — have been forced to flee their country due to violence, political repression, and economic collapse.
We are currently working with 6 supplier partners that have committed to hiring refugees so they make up 20% of their workforce by 2025. By the end of our first year, over 300 refugees will have decent, legal jobs with our suppliers - and we’ve only just begun. As we work with more suppliers, in more countries and more brands - creating more products bought by more people - this number will continue to grow!
The organization connects people who have gone through the loss of a father figure and guides them throughout the process. Dudes For Dads is committed to helping cover tangible and intangible experiences that come with the loss of a father. We’ve partnered with Big Brother Big Sister of the National Capital Area, which has served at-risk youth through comprehensive and enduring mentoring relationships in the DC, MD, and VA areas since 1949.
Dudes For Dads plans to be an established nonprofit after our first fundraiser
**We mentioned our friend, Artemis Pebdani, as a good resource to keep up and find ways to help with what is happening in Iran. Her handle is @therealshmartemis on Instagram.
We here at The Rants and Raves Podcast support #NoToExecutionsInIran
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
https://leaps.org/bile-duct-cancer/particle-1