Welcome to Hello Somebody, a production of the Black Effect Network on I Heart Radio.

Before we begin, I want to give a big thank you to my team, the team that makes this show happen every week.

Thank you, Grace and Co. for graphics.

Pepper Chambers, the hot one, for writing.

Angelo Greco and Anna Mesa for social media.

Tiffany Hale for everything.

Erica Eklund for Patreon support and production by the folks at large media.

That's L-A-R-J Media.

Today, I am happy to introduce you to Joy Marie Mann and Patrick Cody.

I've known Joy Marie and Patrick from the campaign trail with Senator Bernie Sanders.

They are the authors of the Yas Queen Chronicles, a hilarious parody about the first annual resistance form and even includes a character loosely based on

yours truly. Her name is Nina Burner. Hello somebody on that. Joy Marie and Patrick are

rebel rousers in their own right. They host a podcast and are authoring more hilarious

books about this country's political system. I can tell you I read the book and it is funny as hell.

I laughed until I cried and I needed that laugh. So I encourage you to support them by purchasing the book and do yourself a favor so that

you can laugh.

Laughter is good for the soul.

One other remarkable thing about Patrick and Joy is that they have never met a person.

They connect it virtually.

They are kindred spirits on the campaign trail for not only for Senator Sanders but

for our movement and when they decided to get together to write a book joy shares you

got the tune in she goes on to tell this incredible heartfelt story about Patrick and their amazing journey. Come with us. Let's go.

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