Hold onto your hats, folks, because Hannah Jackson Matthews and Greg Jackson Stumbras are hosting a garage sale like no other! 🏷️ Need a Hannah? She's yours for the bargain price of just $50,000 – discounted for 31 years of love, of course! 😉

Inspired by a South Minneapolis couple who recently raised $50,000 through a garage sale to adopt a child from South Africa, in their seventh episode, our dynamic cohosts dive into the complexities of international adoption. They'll tackle heavy topics like corruption and fraud, and the commodification and dehumanization of adoptees. But don't worry, they’ll do it with their signature blend of wit and wisdom. 🌍💔

And as always, Hannah and Greg will wrap things up with a heartfelt call to action for those considering adoption, offering insights and encouragement for navigating this emotional journey and the experiences that follow.

Tune in for an episode that's equal parts eye-opening, heartwarming, and just a tad cheeky. You won’t want to miss it!

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- Greg and Hannah

🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of "The Fake Siblings Podcast" with your favorite cohosts, Hannah Jackson Matthews and Greg Jackson Stumbras! 🎧

In their sixth episode, these interracial adoptive siblings unpack a whirlwind of topics that hit close to home. With Mother's Day fresh in their minds, Hannah shares her heartfelt reflections on being an adoptee during this holiday and how her journey into motherhood has reshaped her views on her birth mother. 🌷

Meanwhile, Greg delves into the MOMS Bill, a hot-button proposal by Senator Katie Britt aimed at creating a national database for pregnant individuals, sparking a dialogue on pro-life resources and the choice to become parents in an uncertain world. 🤰

But wait, there's more! The duo takes on the global issues marginalized people are facing, juxtaposing it against the opulence of this year's MET Gala theme, "the garden of time," which seems to paint a dystopian picture of society's future. 💫

Despite the weighty topics, Greg and Hannah manage to keep spirits high throughout, even treating listeners to a little Flight of the Conchords sing-along! 🎶 So, don't miss out on this rollercoaster of thought-provoking conversation and contagious optimism.

Tune in now, and remember, no matter how bleak things may seem, we should always remain curious to consider how we might imbue hope into our horizon! ☀️

If you enjoyed today's episode, show some love by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support means the world to us! 🌍 - Greg and Hannah

In their fifth episode, Hannah and Greg, discuss the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The chorus of Kendrick's latest track repeats "They Not Like Us" over an unapologetic, unmistakably West Coast beat; however, the question that quickly emerges during this episode is who are transracial adoptees most like -- Drake or Kendrick? And in what ways? Through their commentary, Hannah and Greg begin to notice parallels in the internal and external conflicts created due to insecure identity and arrested development.

Works referenced:

Clip from Donald Glover's special "Only Black Kid in School" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb5CZ8v1jT0

"Euphoria" - Kendrick Lamar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPqDIwWMtxg

"Meet the Grahams" - Kendrick Lamar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QiFl9Dc7D0

"Not Like Us" - Kendrick Lamar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6eK-2OQtew

"Drake: Timeline of Rapper's Rise to Stardom" Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/drake-life-career-timeline-2018-10#aubrey-drake-graham-was-born-on-october-24-1986-1

Additional Info:

A History of Drake v. Kendrick Beef - Where's the Dirt? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hjA_L7yjfY&t=16s

In their fourth episode, co-hosts and interracial adoptive siblings, Greg and Hannah divert from their typical format of listener submitted topics and questions to address comments made recently (4-26-24) by, UFC 303 Headliner and transracially adoptive father, Michael Chandler on The Shawn Ryan Show.

When asked about how Chandler approaches raising his two, Black adopted sons, he said, "I'm not raising black children, I'm raising children. Whether you are black or you are white, no matter what race that you are,.. Being a good man, a good man of reputation, none of that has to do with skin color. Everything has to do with the character of the man. Probably not an answer that some people would say is important but that's where the world has gone. Where we think that the most important thing about us is our skin color or our gender or our political affiliation."

After hearing this quote and watching the entire interview, Hannah and Greg, were struck by Chandler's racial colorblindness, and wanted to take the necessary time to center the impacts of racial colorblindness on Black adoptees and their experiences.

Works Referenced:

Standing in the Gap: An Unapologetic, Reflective Workbook on Meeting the Needs the Transracial Adoptee in Your Life by Hannah Jackson Matthews, M.S.Ed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVVD11DP

Michael Chandler on The Shawn Ryan Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7y2-i9t3Pw&t=6777s

After reflecting on the release of their debut episode, Hannah and Greg struggle with being too critical. Greg identifies, at times, how he has been dismissive and insensitive about hard conversations, and Hannah calls him in about his self-identified conflict avoidance during their conversations. As they find resolution, they practice embracing a growth mindset about their mistakes, even and especially when they feel shame for messing up. Ultimately, they are asking themselves and their listeners, what role does growth mindset play in acknowledging our varied levels of privilege? And how can growth mindset help us build and maintain more "real" connections?

In this episode, Hannah and Greg talk sibling birth order, including but not limited to middle child syndrome, attention seeking, and dealing with jealousy. Greg, in true middle child fashion, tries his best to shift focus away from himself, while naturally, the youngest, Hannah gladly takes the spotlight and deep dives into dating and rejection as a Black girl in a predominantly white town. Additionally, a super special guest, the last of the fake siblings, our older brother, Tyler Jackson, chimes in!

Works Referenced:

The Birth Order Book: Why You Are The Way You Are by Dr. Kevin Leman

Birth order characteristics from betterhelp.com article "Birth Order Theory: Insights Into Your Personality"

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In their debut episode, Hannah and Greg introduce themselves, explain the name "fake siblings", swap most embarrassing times at the movie theater stories, and welcome all aboard their sibling-ship. Toot toot! When asked what their parents did to help them understand and navigate the unique dynamics of adoption, like true millennials, they made fun of their boomer parents before shockingly, briefly appreciating them for making sure that no matter how many people tried to invalidate their sibling relationship, their sibling bond remained secure.

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April 10th is National Siblings Day, so it is the perfect day to debut our podcast! In this clip from our first episode we start explaining the ifs, how, and why's behind the legitimacy of our sibling-ship. Be sure to listen to the first episode for even more explanations.