Morgan's Universe

By: Morgan Lily McGlothan
  • Summary

  • Steven Universe super-fan and host Morgan is joined by her friend Annie - an SU novice, but podcasting pro - to geek out and (re)watch this beloved show, with a pursuit of mental health at the forefront. Using the beautiful and nuanced world of Rebecca Sugar’s animated series, “Steven Universe,” as a lens.

    Morgan’s Universe explores themes of identity, trauma, belonging, and healing. Morgan’s Universe is a space for vulnerability, compassion, and growth, fostering open dialogue about some of the mental health challenges we often undergo alone.Whether you’re a Steven Universe fan who can’t get enough of this show, or someone seeking community as they navigate their journey towards self love - this podcast has something for you!

    Morgan Lily McGlothan
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Episodes
  • The Queerest of Love Bubbles
    Jun 26 2023

    This is a very long and very gay episode. In this episode, Morgan and Annie focus in on the episode, "Bubble Buddies," in which Steven bears his soul. And boy do we bear ours! Topics include: queer love bubbles, community values, and individuation in our social environments. This is an episode that celebrates the nuances that make us unique, and the blessings and challenges that come with them.

    (originally released 2022)

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • The Disillusionment of Petey
    Jun 26 2023

    We're all Petey on the horsey at Funland. In this episode, Morgan and Annie discuss the episodes "Frybo" and "Cat Fingers." Petey gives us a reality check about what it means to go to work every day, and Steven reminds us that sometimes the best jobs are the ones we do because we couldn't sleep at night if we didn't. This conversation runs the gamut from purpose, queer family models, and unconditional love.

    (originally released 2022)

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Steven Fails and We Feel
    Jun 26 2023

    We just wanna feel understood! In this episode Morgan and Annie talk about "Cheese Burger Backpack" and "Together Breakfast". They see themselves in Steven's flawed moments, talk about their childhoods, and recognize Pearl as a mom. The concept of failing forward is introduced and they are momentarily healed by witnessing Steven learn from his mistakes.

    Annie's Reading Rec: Sister Citizen - Melissa Harris-Perry

    (originally released 2022)

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    1 hr and 24 mins

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