RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_0f38c4dc-c71b-43dc-9872-a98a8976e682 -- Rendered At Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:54:52 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/is-this-seat-taken en All rights reserved. Ali G A podcast about changing the world and lives around us by being of service to people and the ups and downs that come with it. 0f38c4dc-c71b-43dc-9872-a98a8976e682 episodic no Ali G guse.alison@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/0f38c4dc-c71b-43dc-9872-a98a8976e682 true full A Multicultural Hospitality Professional with EllaLouise Bailey Ali G In this week's episode, we discuss how moving around as a military kid impacts your worldview, and the gratification of sharing food and culture with EllaLouise Bailey. She shares her story of defying familial expectations and following her passion of... In this week's episode, we discuss how moving around as a military kid impacts your worldview, and the gratification of sharing food and culture with EllaLouise Bailey. She shares her story of defying familial expectations and following her passion of cooking. How did she start out in the industry? What are her hopes for the future? Tune in to find out. In this week's episode, we discuss how moving around as a military kid impacts your worldview, and the gratification of sharing food and culture with EllaLouise Bailey. She shares her story of defying familial expectations and following her passion of cooking. How did she start out in the industry? What are her hopes for the future? Tune in to find out. 5e84e24e-3a56-4208-973d-9763c2d02580 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/a-multicultural-hospitality-professional-with-ellalouise-bailey Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:46:02 +0000 3761 true full Accountability and Cancel Culture with Molly Pachay 18 1 Ali G In this week's episode we discuss accountability vs cancel culture with Molly Pachay of the CHAAD Project (Chicago Hospitality Accountable Actions Database). Why is accountability important and how is it lacking in the hospitality industry and beyond?... In this week's episode we discuss accountability vs cancel culture with Molly Pachay of the CHAAD Project (Chicago Hospitality Accountable Actions Database). Why is accountability important and how is it lacking in the hospitality industry and beyond? Why is cancel culture not helpful and when is it appropriate to use?  In this week's episode we discuss accountability vs cancel culture with Molly Pachay of the CHAAD Project (Chicago Hospitality Accountable Actions Database). Why is accountability important and how is it lacking in the hospitality industry and beyond? Why is cancel culture not helpful and when is it appropriate to use?  71726fb6-87ca-4259-b03c-38e293dd4639 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/isthisseattaken/Episode_18.mp3 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 23:15:58 +0000 5177 true full Introducing Isabella Eliopulos 17 Ali G For the re-launch of ITST, we hired a producer! It only seemed right to give Isabella Eliopulos a proper introduction. We're so happy to be working with her and are very excited to see how we all grow. How did she get into producing? What are her... For the re-launch of ITST, we hired a producer! It only seemed right to give Isabella Eliopulos a proper introduction. We're so happy to be working with her and are very excited to see how we all grow. How did she get into producing? What are her likes and dislikes? Tune in to find out. For the re-launch of ITST, we hired a producer! It only seemed right to give Isabella Eliopulos a proper introduction. We're so happy to be working with her and are very excited to see how we all grow. How did she get into producing? What are her likes and dislikes? Tune in to find out. 81128c42-7ab2-40fe-8e44-44fb60c2012a https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/introducing-isabella-eliopulos Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:23:16 +0000 3446 true full Interracial Dating with Jasmine Santiago 16 1 Ali G ITST is back! On this very special re-launch episode, we dive into interracial dating and the ups and downs that come with it. Why does interracial dating fail? How do white parents fail their mixed children? How can we all do better?  ITST is back! On this very special re-launch episode, we dive into interracial dating and the ups and downs that come with it. Why does interracial dating fail? How do white parents fail their mixed children? How can we all do better?  ITST is back! On this very special re-launch episode, we dive into interracial dating and the ups and downs that come with it. Why does interracial dating fail? How do white parents fail their mixed children? How can we all do better?  2d6a7268-e4ed-46ca-ac65-18e1ccee35db https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/interracial-dating-with-jasmine-santiago Sat, 06 Mar 2021 01:59:14 +0000 3789 true full The Plan 17 1 Ali G Things never go to plan....especially in this day and age. How do we pivot? How do we become malleable? How do we keep our happiness? Things never go to plan....especially in this day and age. How do we pivot? How do we become malleable? How do we keep our happiness? Things never go to plan....especially in this day and age. How do we pivot? How do we become malleable? How do we keep our happiness? b59c2e1e-778a-41ba-9d75-dae5e6deb1d6 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/the-plan Sun, 10 May 2020 00:13:08 +0000 1338 true full Being a Taurus 16 1 Ali G Taureans- The good, the bad and the ugly. What are our characteristics? What do we love? What are the negative traits? Taureans- The good, the bad and the ugly. What are our characteristics? What do we love? What are the negative traits? Tune in to find out more!  Taureans- The good, the bad and the ugly. What are our characteristics? What do we love? What are the negative traits? 58691112-3150-4349-967e-2dbdd0b51ced https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/being-a-taurus Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:52:45 +0000 1929 true full This Seat is Taken by Val Taylor 13 1 Ali G Valeria Taylor is the owner of Loba Pastry + Coffee, an immigrant from Mexico and a social justice advocate. In this episode we discuss her career, the core values of Loba and being an immigrant.  Valeria Taylor is the owner of Loba Pastry + Coffee, an immigrant from Mexico and a social justice advocate. In this episode we discuss her career, the core values of Loba and being an immigrant.  Valeria Taylor is the owner of Loba Pastry + Coffee, an immigrant from Mexico and a social justice advocate. In this episode we discuss her career, the core values of Loba and being an immigrant.  8ed441c1-9fad-4991-87c9-9d8ac2d10c78 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-val-taylor Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:03:48 +0000 3179 true full This Seat is Taken by Stephanie Skora 12 1 Ali G Stephanie Skora is the author of "Girl, I Guess" (a progressive voters guide based in cook county), the associate executive director for Brave Space Alliance and a Palestinian solidarity activist. In this episode we discuss how "Girl, I Guess" was... Stephanie Skora is the author of "Girl, I Guess" (a progressive voters guide based in cook county), the associate executive director for Brave Space Alliance and a Palestinian solidarity activist. In this episode we discuss how "Girl, I Guess" was started, the 2020 election and how simply living as a transgender Jewish womxn is political. Stephanie Skora is the author of "Girl, I Guess" (a progressive voters guide based in cook county), the associate executive director for Brave Space Alliance and a Palestinian solidarity activist. In this episode we discuss how "Girl, I Guess" was started, the 2020 election and how simply living as a transgender Jewish womxn is political. 0e281ddd-bde3-4ae4-b0ec-bbcbad8ddda0 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-stephanie-skora Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:15:51 +0000 3807 true full This Seat is Taken by Damiane Nickles 11 1 Ali G Damiane is a PR Specialist, pladdy and owner of @NOTAPLANTSHOP. In this episode we discuss how he got into plants, why holding, creating and taking space as a black person is important in the plant world and how his work as a plant shop owner relates... Damiane is a PR Specialist, pladdy and owner of @NOTAPLANTSHOP. In this episode we discuss how he got into plants, why holding, creating and taking space as a black person is important in the plant world and how his work as a plant shop owner relates to hospitality. Damiane is a PR Specialist, pladdy and owner of @NOTAPLANTSHOP. In this episode we discuss how he got into plants, why holding, creating and taking space as a black person is important in the plant world and how his work as a plant shop owner relates to hospitality. 8cfca517-d710-479c-bdcd-5861a18121c9 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-damiane-nickles Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:15:01 +0000 3617 true full This Seat is Taken by Kisira Hill 10 1 Ali G Kisira is a hospitality professional, anthropologist and content creator for Radical Exchange. In this episode we talk about historical context and the consumption of different cultures. Kisira is a hospitality professional, anthropologist and content creator for Radical Exchange. In this episode we talk about historical context and the consumption of different cultures. Kisira is a hospitality professional, anthropologist and content creator for Radical Exchange. In this episode we talk about historical context and the consumption of different cultures. 2ec3a6f7-c762-4b94-8f40-a4fee831e66f https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-kisira-hill Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:42:23 +0000 3936 true full This Seat is Taken by Alyssa Gregory 9 1 Ali G Alyssa is a dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. In this episode we discuss her work and experience as a dancer, The Fly Honey's show and creating more space for black women and POC's. Alyssa is a dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. In this episode we discuss her work and experience as a dancer, The Fly Honey's show and creating more space for black women and POC's. Alyssa is a dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. In this episode we discuss her work and experience as a dancer, The Fly Honey's show and creating more space for black women and POC's. fc2187f4-6a3b-41da-8e76-7359b8e528a4 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-alyssa-gregory Sun, 16 Feb 2020 03:48:40 +0000 3667 true full This Seat is Taken by Bradshaw Wish 8 1 Ali G Bradshaw Wish is a queer full time yoga teacher. On this episode we talk about his yoga teaching journey, getting paid appropriately within the yoga industry, being queer and non-monogamy.  Bradshaw Wish is a queer full time yoga teacher. On this episode we talk about his yoga teaching journey, getting paid appropriately within the yoga industry, being queer and non-monogamy. Bradshaw Wish is a queer full time yoga teacher. On this episode we talk about his yoga teaching journey, getting paid appropriately within the yoga industry, being queer and non-monogamy.  3a417080-1823-489e-8dc2-02579904e090 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-bradshaw-wish Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:13:21 +0000 2922 false full These Seats are Taken by Ellie and Robbie 7 1 Ali G Ellie is a fashionista and plant mom. Robbie is a queer project manager for Vitae Tea. Both of them are flight attendants. On this episode we discuss how being a flight attendant is the ultimate form of hospitality, burnout and sexual harassment... Ellie is a fashionista and plant mom. Robbie is a queer project manager for Vitae Tea. Both of them are flight attendants. On this episode we discuss how being a flight attendant is the ultimate form of hospitality, burnout and sexual harassment within that side of the industry. Ellie is a fashionista and plant mom. Robbie is a queer project manager for Vitae Tea. Both of them are flight attendants. On this episode we discuss how being a flight attendant is the ultimate form of hospitality, burnout and sexual harassment within that side of the industry. 07da1919-1dc5-4c26-9792-7dc899cf2332 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/these-seats-are-taken-by-ellie-and-robbie Sat, 25 Jan 2020 02:52:06 +0000 4674 true full This Seat is Taken by Lex Wright 6 1 Ali G Lex Wright is a queer spirit consultant and brand ambassador. On this episode we discuss her path to sobriety, the change with her relationship to alcohol and her work with various spirit companies.  Lex Wright is a queer spirit consultant and brand ambassador. In this episode we discuss her path to sobriety, her changing relationship with alcohol and her work with various spirit companies.  Lex Wright is a queer spirit consultant and brand ambassador. On this episode we discuss her path to sobriety, the change with her relationship to alcohol and her work with various spirit companies.  9c281a17-bc82-484d-8dc6-a08c4594f4a5 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-lex-wright Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:33:18 +0000 2960 true full This seat is Taken by Raeghn Draper 5 1 Ali G Raeghn Draper is a student, hospitality professional, writer and activist. In this episode we discuss black hair within the industry, why it's important to accept different hairstyles and Raeghn's recent directing project.  Raeghn Draper is a student, hospitality professional, writer and activist. In this episode we discuss black hair within the industry, why it's important to accept different hairstyles and Raeghn's recent directing project.  Raeghn Draper is a student, hospitality professional, writer and activist. In this episode we discuss black hair within the industry, why it's important to accept different hairstyles and Raeghn's recent directing project.  8166a977-3e3a-4b87-85d0-0ae1a40ae08f https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-raeghn-draper Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:07:33 +0000 2653 true full This Seat is Taken by Ali G 4 1 Ali G Ali G is the host of "Is This Seat Taken?", a hospitality professional, yoga instructor, intersectional feminist, retired circus artist and sneaker head. In this episode she introduces herself and talks all about non-monogamous relationships. Ali G is the host of "Is This Seat Taken?", a hospitality professional, yoga instructor, intersectional feminist, retired circus artist and sneaker head. In this episode she introduces herself and talks about non-monogamous relationships. Ali G is the host of "Is This Seat Taken?", a hospitality professional, yoga instructor, intersectional feminist, retired circus artist and sneaker head. In this episode she introduces herself and talks all about non-monogamous relationships. a7fdaabf-0a92-41e2-85a1-6128f69035ed https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-ali-g Sun, 05 Jan 2020 02:33:30 +0000 2089 true full This Seat is Taken by Jasmine 3 1 Ali G Jasmine is a hospitality professional, mom and a Gemini queen. In this episode we discuss identity politics, being a mom in the industry, why having a hoe phase is important, and how we imbibed while underage.  Jasmine is a hospitality professional, mom and a Gemini queen. In this episode we discuss identity politics, being a mom in the industry, why having a hoe phase is important, and how we imbibed while underage.  Jasmine is a hospitality professional, mom and a Gemini queen. In this episode we discuss identity politics, being a mom in the industry, why having a hoe phase is important, and how we imbibed while underage.  900edb3c-9c86-4efc-aac7-aba44b0527ad https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-jasmine Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:23:14 +0000 2862 true full This Seat is Taken by Trista Baker 2 1 Ali G Trista Baker is an industry veteran and founder of Restaurant Culture Association. In this episode we talk about how RCA is changing the culture of sexual harassment within bars and restaurants, why consent is important and even dive into conspiracy... Trista Baker is an industry veteran and founder of Restaurant Culture Association. In this episode we talk about how RCA is changing the culture of sexual harassment within bars and restaurants, why consent is important and even dive into conspiracy theories. Trista Baker is an industry veteran and founder of Restaurant Culture Association. In this episode we talk about how RCA is changing the culture of sexual harassment within bars and restaurants, why consent is important and even dive into conspiracy theories. 8cfccfd5-96e4-48d5-b7b3-2aa81a892b53 https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-trista-baker Sat, 21 Dec 2019 01:34:57 +0000 3051 true full This Seat is Taken by Kyra Jones 1 1 Ali G Kyra Jones is an actress, screenwriter, sexual violence educator and advocate and veteran of the service industry. In this episode, we discuss her web series: "The Right Swipe", holding space for people of marginalized identities in the film industry,... Kyra Jones is an actress, screenwriter, sexual violence educator and advocate and veteran of the service industry. In this episode, we discuss her web series: "The Right Swipe", holding space for people of marginalized identities in the film industry, the importance of consent and why she got out of the service industry. Kyra Jones is an actress, screenwriter, sexual violence educator and advocate and veteran of the service industry. In this episode, we discuss her web series: "The Right Swipe", holding space for people of marginalized identities in the film industry, the importance of consent and why she got out of the service industry. bafcb67e-75c1-46a7-bb2d-4af69e53cb1d https://isthisseattaken.libsyn.com/this-seat-is-taken-by-kyra-jones Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:20:19 +0000 3442 true