The Bechdel Cast
The Bechdel Cast

Vote for We the Unhoused for the Webbys!

2 min
•Apr 4, 202621 days ago
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Summary

Jamie from The Bechdel Cast requests listener votes for 'We the Unhoused,' a podcast hosted by Theo Henderson that centers unhoused people's own stories and perspectives. The episode highlights the show's mission to counter harmful media narratives about homelessness and promote mutual aid and legislative awareness.

Insights
  • Podcast platforms are becoming key venues for marginalized communities to control their own narratives and counter mainstream media stereotypes
  • There is growing recognition that affected communities should lead conversations about issues impacting them rather than being subjects of external commentary
  • Award recognition for advocacy-focused podcasts signals increasing mainstream validation of social justice content in audio media
  • Cross-promotion between podcasts creates community support networks and amplifies reach for mission-driven shows
Trends
Rise of first-person narrative podcasts centering marginalized voicesAdvocacy and activism content gaining recognition in mainstream podcast awardsPodcasts as platforms for legislative awareness and mutual aid organizingCounter-narrative media as response to harmful legislation and stereotypingCommunity-driven podcast promotion and audience mobilization for social causes
Topics
Homelessness and unhoused communitiesMedia representation and narrative controlPodcast awards and industry recognitionLegislative advocacy and policy awarenessMutual aid organizingFirst-person storytelling in audio mediaSocial justice podcastingWebby Awards
Companies
The Webby Awards
We the Unhoused is nominated in the public service and activism category for podcasts at the Webbys
People
Theo Henderson
Created and hosts We the Unhoused, a podcast centering unhoused perspectives on homelessness issues
Jamie
Producer on We the Unhoused and host of The Bechdel Cast; requesting votes for the show's Webby nomination
Sophie Lichterman
Producer with three other Webby nominations for Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here
Caitlin
Co-host of The Bechdel Cast alongside Jamie
Quotes
"WeeVee Unhoused is the only podcast that discusses issues that affect the Unhoused from the Unhoused perspective"
Jamie•0:30
"WeeVee Unhoused is a space that Theo has made to let Unhoused people tell their own stories, remind listeners that the Unhoused are not a monolith and spotlight mutual aid and legislative efforts"
Jamie•1:15
"It is more important than ever to dispel these persistent narratives and media narratives that paint Unhoused communities with an extremely broad and cruel brush"
Jamie•0:50
Full Transcript
Wee-Woo, Wee-Woo, BecDale Heads, it's Jamie with a quick plug and request. WeeVee Unhoused, a show that I am very honored to be a producer on, is nominated for a webby this year and we would really really appreciate your vote. If you have a second right now you can vote at the link in the description. It is one click in the public service and activism category under podcasts. The link will take you right there. You only need to vote for one category. It would mean so much. A little more information. We've mentioned WeeVee Unhoused on the BecDale cast before but to refresh your memory, WeeVee Unhoused was created and is hosted by Theo Henderson and is the only podcast that discusses issues that affect the Unhoused from the Unhoused perspective. There are currently, as I'm sure you know, scores and scores of ghoulish horrifying legislation that targets the Unhoused in the US at the city, state and federal level, regardless of political party. And so it's more important than ever to dispel these persistent narratives and media narratives that paint Unhoused communities with an extremely broad and cruel brush. WeeVee Unhoused is a space that Theo has made to let Unhoused people tell their own stories, remind listeners that the Unhoused are not a monolith and spotlight mutual aid and legislative efforts. If you haven't checked the show out, I am biased but I highly recommend it and I've linked a few episodes along with the link where you can vote at the webbies. Also, if you've got a few extra seconds, our wonderful producer Sophie Lichterman has three other nominations in this year's webbies for Behind the Bastards and it could happen here. Obviously iconic, incredible shows, so go ahead and vote for them too. Again, takes a second and I cannot thank you enough. WeeVee Unhoused is very special and a show that I think everybody should hear. So go to the description, shoot us a vote, hope you enjoyed the Moonfall April Fool's episode and Caitlin and I will see you next week. Bye!