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Fireside with Blair Hodges

Blair Hodges
Feminism
Masculinity
Parenting
Motherhood
Mental Health
Transgender Rights
Gender Identity
Social Justice
Cultural Identity
Grief
Women and Childlessness
Intersectionality
Puberty
Curanderismo
Fatphobia
LGBTQ+ Rights
Divorce
Racial Privilege
Transgender Identity
Women Of Color

Interviews about culture, religion, and more with brilliant people who will fan the flames of your curiosity.

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PLEASE SUBSCRIBE IN THE RELATIONSCAPES FEED NOW! Some songs wait decades before they reveal what they’re really about. Back in the 90s when 20-year-old Steven Page wrote “What a Good Boy,” he understood it as a plea to ease up on restrictive gender e... more

If you lost touch with reality, how would you even tell the difference? That's the question Sarah Labrie had to confront after her mother was found on the side of a Houston freeway in the midst of a schizophrenic break. And she also wondered, "Am I n... more

Dogs didn’t just become our companions. They helped make us human. They've been by our side for tens of thousands of years, helping us herd and hunt, migrate, heal, grieve, fight war, imagine the afterlife, and more. Religion and environmental studie... more

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE IN THE RELATIONSCAPES FEED NOW! Some songs wait decades before they reveal what they’re really about. Back in the 90s when 20-year-old Steven Page wrote “What a Good Boy,” he understood it as a plea to ease up on restrictive gender e... more

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Recent Guests

Bailey Buckles
Trans woman of color, writer and outdoor content creator
Independent creator, Instagram and Substack writer
Episode: Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “She Lets Joy Be Her Compass,” with Bailey Buckles
Sarah Labrie
Author of No One Gets to Fall Apart, memoirist
Author, No One Gets to Fall Apart
Episode: Relationscapes: “Tumbling Through the Mother-Daughter Multiverse,” with Sarah Labrie
Laura Hobgood
Elizabeth Root-Paden Chair in Religion and Environmental Studies at Southwestern University
Southwestern University
Episode: Relationscapes: “How Dogs Domesticated Humans,” with Laura Hobgood
Steven Page
Canadian singer-songwriter, former Bare Naked Ladies member
Bare Naked Ladies / solo artist
Episode: Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “What a Good Boy,” with Steven Page
Viola Davis
Actress and film producer known for her powerful speeches and advocacy for marginalized voices
Episode: Relationscapes: “Recovering Queer Black History for Everybody,” with George M. Johnson
Sonora Jha
Journalism professor and author of 'How to Raise a Feminist Son'
Seattle University
Episode: Relationscapes: “Raising Feminist Boys in a Patriarchal World,” with Sonora Jha
Gretchen Sisson
Sociologist, author of 'Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood'
Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health
Episode: Relationscapes: “Birth Mothers Pay the Hidden Costs of Adoption,” with Gretchen Sisson
Andrea Pitzer
Journalist and author, known for her book 'One Long Night', which discusses the history of concentration camps.
Episode: Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “And It's Only January,” with Andrea Pitzer
Irin Carmon
Journalist and author focusing on reproductive rights, gender issues, and law.
New York Magazine
Episode: Relationscapes: “The Growing Perils of Pregnancy in America,” with Irin Carmon

Host

Blair Hodges
Host of Relationscapes and Fireside with Blair Hodges; independent journalist based in Salt Lake City.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 336 ratings
  • Great thought provoking content

    I constantly talk about these podcasts with my family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sky2332
    United States5 months ago
  • All of your titles

    Love it!!! I find all of your titles interesting and actually quite educational! Keep it coming .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bev ????
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking authors with a great interviewer

    Really loved the first two episodes! They were both philosophically edifying and Blair does an awesome job of asking questions that make that philosophy practical and useful!

    Has this podcast has progressed, I really enjoy how it helps me work on my own ally ship. thank you Blair for helping me continually check my privilege in a way that is encouraging for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thebenbailey
    United States2 years ago
  • Forever fan of Blair!

    I’ve been listening to Blair since his work at the Maxwell Institute. His brilliant questions and thorough understanding of the work of those he interviews makes his conversations exceptional. This particular podcast inspires and expands my world. Spirituality at its finest. Forever a fan. Blair! Blair! Blair!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taratboyce
    United States3 years ago
  • Expansive

    I met Blair at the Faith Matters conference last year and decided to give the podcast a listen. I love the podcast. It enhances and expands my world view. Blair is the best podcast host that I’ve heard. He’s so good at asking questions and creating genuine, uplifting, and insightful conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watch out for in-app purchases
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts ask thoughtful, well-prepared questions that deepen conversations.
Guests bring diverse, expert perspectives across culture, religion, and politics.
Production quality and pacing are consistently strong, keeping complex topics engaging.
Listeners appreciate the human, empathetic approach to sensitive subjects.

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Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “She Lets Joy Be Her Compass,” with Bailey Buckles
Q: What inspired you to use your platform to discuss being a child of immigrants and your trans journey?
Her background shaped a view of resilience and identity; she uses storytelling, outdoor life, and pop culture interests to connect with audiences and demonstrate a lived, relatable trans life.
Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “She Lets Joy Be Her Compass,” with Bailey Buckles
Q: What practical steps do you take to engage politically without getting pulled into online debates?
She focuses on humanizing her trans experience, creating content that educates and promotes joy, and actively blocks or disengages from hostile or non-constructive interactions.
Relationscapes - MINI EPISODE: “She Lets Joy Be Her Compass,” with Bailey Buckles
Q: How do you navigate everyday life while facing heightened risks and political scrutiny as a trans person?
Bailey describes balancing daily routines with the constant awareness of potential harm, using advocacy through her content to normalize trans experiences and to counter fear with community and visibility.
Relationscapes: “Tumbling Through the Mother-Daughter Multiverse,” with Sarah Labrie
Q: Did the experience with your editor and agent influence the final shape of the book?
Yes, the process involved multiple editors and agents, with feedback guiding me toward a form that balanced honesty with a coherent arc, while also preserving the raw emotional honesty that defines the book.
Relationscapes: “Tumbling Through the Mother-Daughter Multiverse,” with Sarah Labrie
Q: What was it like reading passages from the memoir during the interview?
Reading from the book helped communicate the texture and emotional cadence of the memoir, illustrating how memory and narrative voice shape the reader's experience as much as the events themselves.

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What is Fireside about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, wide-ranging conversations explore culture, religion, gender, education, and social justice through intimate interviews with authors, scholars, and activists. The host brings prepared, empathetic questioning that surfaces personal narratives, scholarly context, and practical implications, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners who want deeper understanding and fresh perspectives. Notably, the show consistently features voices at the intersection of spirituality, identity, and policy, often pairing memoir with scholarly insight to illuminate systemic issues and human experiences.

The format and guest mix tend to attract listeners who value rigorous dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to apply id... more

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1. Maxwell Institute Podcast
2. At Last She Said It
3. Mormon Land
4. Faith Matters
5. Relationscapes: Exploring How We Relate, Love, and Belong

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Recent guests on Fireside include:

1. Bailey Buckles
2. Sarah Labrie
3. Laura Hobgood
4. Steven Page
5. Viola Davis
6. Sonora Jha
7. Gretchen Sisson
8. Andrea Pitzer

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