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Two USC MSW Alums on a mission to make conversations about human rights, social issues, and well-being less "awkward" and more a part of our daily lives. We are all a part of the conversation! ✨IG: @implicitlyawkward ✨Twitter: @implicitlyawk

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Implicitly Awkward podcast

Ken Smith Jr: MS is Trash

2026/02/24

Marcus is joined by Ken Smith Jr, a black man living with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow his Instagram @kdsvibes_17

Chaquira Andrade: HS is trash

2026/02/17

Marcus is joined by Chaquira an advocate from New York City that lives with hidradenitis suppurativa. Follow her Instagram @bowtomyhsheart

Kyle Montgomery: Body Positivity is Disability Justice

2026/02/10

Marcus is joined by disabled artist Kyle Montgomery in a discussion about disability justice and Body Positivity. Follow his Instagram @dream_6ig

Ryann Mason: Real Hot Girl S***

2026/01/27

Marcus is joined by disabled nurse and chronically ill advocate Ryann Mason in this week's episode. Follow her @chronically_ry on Instagram NOTE: Marcus misspoke about Kelela's "In The Blue Light" album. it was recorded at the Blue Note in New York City

Paige: Hospital Ratings

2026/01/20

Marcus is joined by Paige, a heart warrior and chronic illness advocate. Follow her Instagram @_paigemewithacure

Implicitly Othering: Dory and Mike

2026/01/06

Marcus is joined by the hosts of the Othering Podcast, Dory and Mike. They talk about the holidays, game of thrones and pitch movies on historical events

Nell: Speak Up

2025/12/30

Marcus is joined by Nell and they discuss life, memes, fashion and more. Follow her Instagram @the_nellysnest.

PucksOutHere: The Footplates are Down

2025/12/23

Our season opener features Austin Puckett of Off The Rope Clothing and the PucksOutHere Podcast. We talk sneakers, wrestling, and life as wheelchair users. Follow Puck @pucksouthere and the brand @offtherope.

Jackie Robinson: Tube Feeding is Garbage

2025/05/27

Marcus and Jackie bond over tube feeding, being black and disabled, and the importance of confidence.

Sadieh Lozada: HS and more

2025/05/20

Marcus and Sadieh discuss HS, Vaginismus and the zombie apocolypse

Gyasi Cooper: Prosthetics and Cyborgs

2025/05/13

Marcus interviews his high school classmate and Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist Gyasi Cooper. Follow his company @districtamputeecare and his personal one @5toedlegend.

Robert Andy Coombs: Flash Photography

2025/05/06

Marcus interviews renowned disabled photographer Robrt Andy Coombs. Follow his Instagram @robertandycoombs_

Jessica Blikhorn: Disability and Art

2025/04/29

Marcus interviews Atlanta-based artist, advocate, and professor Jessica Blikhorn. Follow her Instagram @wheelie_an_artist. CW: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Gaby Martinez: Academia on Wheels

2025/04/22

Marcus interviews his graduate school classmate Gaby about her experience at USC as a wheelchair user. Follow her on Instagram @getitgaby.

James Ian: Building Community

2025/04/15

Marcus interviews disabled actor, model, and musician James Ian. Follow his instagram @jamesianmusic.