Off Color

In this special year-end episode of Off Color, hosts Rebekah Henderson and Samuel Gonzalez experiment with a hybrid format of voice messages, AI-generated commentary, and raw reflections. Rebekah—under the weather and feeling the weight of another challenging year—introduces a unique “very COVIDed Christmas” approach, weaving humor and vulnerability into the show’s fabric. Amidst muffled masks and muffled feelings, the conversation drifts through the complexities of personal authenticity, the odd comfort of AI-generated praise, and the sometimes uneasy dance between sincerity and skepticism. Sam’s presence, though partially off-mic this time, is acknowledged as a grounding force who brings ancestral healing, spiritual insight, and transformative energy into the partnership. The duo considers the show’s trajectory and what it means to keep creating in a world that can feel overwhelming. Balancing laughter and sobering truths—like the threat of rising fascism and the fragility of free speech—this episode become