Monsters Unchained — Freeing the Podcasts

Thanks to the influx of new members, I am unlocking a handful of podcasts <3

Thank you to everyone who supports my work. I woke up this morning like it was Christmas Day — so many new members from all over the world. Bette is growing in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand — we are in 50 states and nearly 50 countries. Humbled and grateful.

For our new members, please search the archives for ‘Bette’s Weekly Roundup’ — I compile the best of my reporting from these pages, Byline Supplement, RadPod, and Los Angeles Magazine. It’ll give you a wide breadth of information for our fight against the fascist creep, while also offering music and nightlife breathers.

We have to live our best lives during trouble times — ‘the days run away like wild horses over the hills’ (Me and Bukowski).

Before my Substack was attacked, I was writing frequent memoirs on my years as a nightlife columnist and music critic. They’re still there if you want to poke around before March. Periodically, I reboot my favorite posts from the archives and will do so soon.

In the meantime, I would like all subscribers to enjoy a week’s worth of free podcasts — which are audio versions of my print reports.

• Podcasts Link

I am unlocking all the American Monster pods, and some cultural ones, like this one:

All podcasts recorded in July and the first week August are free to listen to for 72 hours. You’ll find when you open the podcast archives there are coupons for different specials, but please note — the one I am currently running is 30% off a first-year discount and if you click on any of the coupon links, it should default to that rate.

In addition, paid members — please calendar the following dates/times:

• Bette’s Happy Hour this Tuesday, 8/8, is at 5 pm PT — look for registration link later today or tomorrow

  • Next Tuesday’s Happy Hour on 8/15, is at noon PT

• Bette’s ‘Speakeasy’ zoom salon 8/13, 1 pm PT — Paul Mason is our featured guest!

• Founder’s Day 8/20, 1 pm PT — Keir Giles is our featured guest! Founder’s Day is a new monthly event for those who support me at the Founding Member level (it’s easy to upgrade and can be adjusted to any amount above full price).

Alright, wishing you all a beautiful Sunday filled with music, good works, and whatever brings you joy.

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Bette Dangerous is a reader-funded magazine. Thank you to all monthly, annual, and founding members. Thank you as well to all those who support my work with your generous coffee tips and who buy my ebooks. Some of you prefer making subsidizing donations via venmo, and it’s always greatly appreciated. If you wish to gift a membership, you can do so by donating to the ko-fi or venmo accounts, and indicate it’s for a gift, or do so here.

Founding Members will be invited to our first monthly Founder’s Day event with ‘Russia’s War on Everybody’ author Keir Giles on August 20. All paid members receive invites to our ‘Speakeasy’ zoom salons, and weekly wellness checkins, Bette’s Happy Hour. Our next ‘Speakeasy’ zoom salon is August 13, at 1 pm PT, with ‘How to Stop Fascism’ author Paul Mason.

Also, a private link to an annual membership discount for older adults, those on fixed incomes or drawing disability, as well as activists and members of the media is available upon request at bettedangerous@gmail.com. 🥹

We just have to see that the battle for democracy is broader. It's deeper.—David Pepper

I need people to see they're on the frontline. Wherever you live, if you’re doing this work, you are the frontline.—David Pepper

The message should be a fair deal… fairness everywhere.—Martin Sheil

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“I say a silent prayer of thanksgiving as I walk upon the earth.”-Audrey Peterman.

“May the viral hope for truth and humanity wash away the chaos of these years.”-S.C., Bette community member

“Something Sacred never dies in almost all of us, who can hear the invitation of Truth…”-words from a Bette Dangerous community member

“Non-violent protest is a life-affirming activity as it seeks to promote a more humane society.”-Ellen Zucker

“Nothing but blue skies from now on…”-Irving Berlin

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