12 Ounces
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSelf care, colonial hangovers + the American Dream, with wine. Welcome to the club where we talk, listen, and grow—together.
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and now, we rest
September 10, 2020 19:12 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBPart of the lifestyle we live in the U.S. requires us to keep going, keep working, and not rest at all. As we wrap up our third season, we wanted to highlight the need for rest within us and our capitalist society. Rest is resistance and we need to not be ashamed of it when we rest. Hopefully you will find this episode as a motivation to adapt to rest and a slower lifestyle. See you next season! Cheers!
Small Good Things
September 03, 2020 21:22 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThese past few months we have been focusing a lot on things that need to change and the problems that surround us, and that has been exhausting, especially as people of color since this is something that we talk about constantly anyways. To change that narrative for a bit, today we decided to talk about the small good things that are also happening to us. We are reaffirming the positivity in our lives even when there is a lot to be negative about.
The Words We Choose
August 27, 2020 15:11 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThe language we use on a daily basis has implications much larger than we can imagine. We have been shaped by the narratives of white people even when we speak about ourselves and race, and this is exactly what we are talking about today. The words we choose to describe ourselves and others can be harmful and so lets understand that and take back the power.
We Are Taking Back Farmer's Markets
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBHave you ever thought where farmers markets are established? Why are they in certain neighbourhoods? Food sustainability has been an issue that we think about a lot and so we decided to learn more about it. Join us as we talk about how sustainable practices from black, POC, and indigenous people have been stolen and then re used by white people as their own. We unleash it all and also ask someone who is doing the work to bring it back, how we as "normal" people can be sustainable in our day t...
Cancel Cultute: A Theory
April 18, 2020 19:06 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBCancelling a celebrity or a person in power has become a part of our social media culture in a significant way, but does it help resolve the ignorance or any of the isms that the person is being called out for or it just gives them more power to be a victim of this Cancel Culture, we have a theory, tune in to find out!
Cancel Culture: A Theory
April 18, 2020 19:06 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBCancelling a celebrity or a person in power has become a part of our social media culture in a significant way, but does it help resolve the ignorance or any of the isms that the person is being called out for or it just gives them more power to be a victim of this Cancel Culture, we have a theory, tune in to find out!
Home and Hope
April 09, 2020 13:27 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWith all the calls to #StayHome, we took a look at what it means to be home, within four walls. We discuss home as "a place to be", shelter as a human right, and share the work of others who are also thinking about home.
11 Days Indoors: Small rituals, daily observations
March 26, 2020 13:23 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB11 Days Indoors: Small rituals, daily observations by 12 Ounces
Ethnic Nationalism in South Asia
March 05, 2020 12:18 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBEthnic Nationalism in South Asia by 12 Ounces
Unlearning: Anti-Blackness + Colorism in South Asia (and Beyond)
December 05, 2019 17:54 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAnti-Blackness is globalized. African university students are being harassed in India, Brazil's Black population is treated as second-class citizens, South Africa's majority-Black population owns less than 20% of its land. In this episode, we're shining a light on South Asia, specifically, and dissecting how anti-blackness is ingrained in how we see the world and how we see ourselves. Some things we explore: -How is casteism and anti-blackness connected? -How have colonial beauty standards ...
Unlearning: Boundaries
October 31, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBSetting personal boundaries is hard, but it is especially hard if you are a woman of color. In this episode we talk about how that has affected us and how we deal with it. Listen and share with us what you have done to set your personal boundaries and how it helps you.
Unlearning: Our Bodies Out In This World
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAs we continue this unlearning series, we focus our attention on how our brown bodies take up space in this world through diversity, intersectionality and identities within our communities. Tune in to Unlearn with us.
Unlearning: Letting Go of the "Normal"
October 03, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBFor the third season we are UNLEARNING. We are letting go of what we have been taught about our bodies, our boundaries, and just being mindful of what is good for us and treat ourselves better without any judgement. Join us in our journey where we UNLEARN every episode!
Internet Love: Stories from Friends
May 13, 2019 11:11 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn our final episode this season, we invite friends to share stories of their experiences online, while we share ours. We tell stories of Tinder dates gone awry, of creating space for yourself online, and of dating as women, people of color, queer folk, and immigrants. We listen to Abdul and Ashi, who tell their stories with so much openness and love and delve into all the complexities of putting yourself out there- on the internet.
Art School
May 01, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBArt has always told the stories of what is happening culturally and politically in society. This week, we explore just that by visiting the Brooklyn Museum, and understanding how art and artists have represented our society and how much does women and people of color have a voice in that.
Winter is Coming
April 26, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAs everyone else watches the last season of Game of Thrones, we watch the very first episode and discuss the cultural impact this show has made to our generation, and what it means to us as viewers. Tell us what you think of this show and also if you have followed it since it first started in 2011 like our friend Nassir.
Influence
April 15, 2019 14:35 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB12 Ounces is finally legal! 21 episodes later and we're digging into what it means to have influence (and be an influencer). How does Beyonce, Obama, and the New York Times make us who we are? We think about what our grandmas told us when we were young: "Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are", and remember that age-old tweet: "Are these actually my opinions or just something I saw on Twitter?" Listen, comment, and let us know who influences you!
Hope, Karaoke, and the L Train
April 01, 2019 11:38 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWhat does Miley Cyrus karaoke, an IKEA bed, and a crowded subway car have in common? Hope. Today, we're taking a step back from our usual BIG discussions to have smaller ones about life around us. Listen and tell us what you think!
Swipe Right
March 18, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAs we have drastically moved on from the traditional dating scene, we wonder why we are so inclined to use online dating as a platform to find relationships. Join us on our two part journey to find out what we discover.
Reflections
March 11, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBTo see the world clearly outside, we sometimes have to look deeper inside ourselves. So this week, we did just that! We talked, and reflected on each other and tried to understand our current state or actions that showcase how we feel, while giving each other advise and a little bit to our moms. Tune in to find out what we concluded and what we clearly need help with. Cheers
Intimacy
March 05, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBA word that we have always heard of in movies and pop culture as a reference to sex, but when thought about in our personal lives, there is a lot more to it then just the sexual act. In this epsiode, that is what we are exploring! Join us as we discover what the word Intimacy means to us in different parts of our lives.
Fear
February 25, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBAs humans, we all are afraid of something and a lot of the times they manifest into real life actions. So this time around, we are talking about them and how our fears affect us during our day to day lives and what are the reasons behind them.
Asians in America
February 18, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBFor the second part of Asians in America we go deep into stereotypes, racism, and the reasons behind being the model minorty. Tune in to go way back and understand the roots behind these actions and also what it is like to be an Asian in America.
Asian, American, Asian - American: Part 1
February 08, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, we discuss Henry Golding, and how Asian is too Asian. But also at the same time, we discuss our identities and how we fit into this American culture and landscape and how it has shaped us. Stay tuned for Part 2.
Women of Color at the Women's March
February 01, 2019 01:23 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWe’re back with a whole new season!! But tbh— this first episode was exhausting to make (and not just because of the 5am bus ride to DC). WE WENT TO THE WOMEN’S MARCH WHERE WE CAME, WE SAW. and we DID NOT conquer. Instead, we just felt...confused. So we have a question— a BIG question— who is the Women’s March for? Because it’s sure as hell not for us. Let’s us explain.
Season 2 - Trailer
January 25, 2019 17:48 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBSeason 2 is here, and this time around we are asking a lot of questions about being immigrants, people of color, and women in general. Meet us here every Thursday starting January 31st, as we check out new bars and talk about our culture, as more questions arise.
Origin Stories: Tales about Home
October 26, 2018 00:59 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB⏮For the end of this season, we thought we’d go back to the beginning. So, we’re at @theroostnyc , where this podcast -and this friendship- began.🌻🌿This is a special episode because today, we aren’t just talking about stories— we’re telling them. 👀🍒This is Episode 12: Origin Stories🌞💫⚡️🌙🌼🌛🌖
Mind Flowers - Stories on Mental Health
October 19, 2018 00:59 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSince last week was World Mental Health week, we decided to talk about Mental Health. There is so much stigma about this topic, especially in the South Asian communities that we need to talk about it. As we take the first step to spreading awareness, please tell us what you are going through or thoughts on this episode. Cheers!
The Myths of Masculinity with Cesar Romez + Gabe Ovelar
October 12, 2018 00:58 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBSo as we have seen all the anger and frustration spilling out in recent times, we come here today to talk to the other side. We have two men today who discuss with us what masculinity is to them. So come be part of the discussion and shed the myth. Let us know what you think. Cheers.
Birth Control
October 05, 2018 02:37 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBAs this week rolls in with all the big news on Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh, we also need to discuss Birth Control. And so here we are talking about it and understanding why it is still diffucult to access and the stigma associated with it when you do get to access it. Tell us what you think, we would love to hear your voices! Also follow us for updates on here and insta @12ounces_pod . Cheers!
Barely Adulting
September 28, 2018 00:56 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week, we discuss #adulting and if millenials are shying away from that title. We also talk about the ongoing senate hearing where Chirtine Blasey Ford is testifying about her sexual assualt by Brett Kavanaugh, a Supreme Court judge nominee and women's right to her body and how her body is not her "temple". Give it a listen with your favourite drink and cheers!
Coming to America: Stories of Blackness with Nas + Koroma
September 21, 2018 01:12 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBFor episode seven, we have something special! We talk to two people who might look from the same cultural background physically, but in reality, they are completely different. We talk about race, Africa, being African American, and all that goes with it.
The Book Club: Half of a Yellow Sun
September 14, 2018 01:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBFor episode 6, we have a different story! We are discussing an exisiting story told by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie called "Half of a Yellow Sun". Our book club discusses many interesting thoughts and characters from the book and adds our stories within. Check it out! Cheers!
The American Dream
September 06, 2018 22:34 - 34 minutes - 47 MBFor our fifth episode we talk about the dream that every immigrant holds in their eyelids when they migrate to America. This dream that has defined America as a place that is better than the rest, and the politics that go beyond it. Give it a listen and share what you feel! Cheers!
Colonial Hangover
August 30, 2018 22:15 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBFor episode four, we discuss colonialism! There is so much residue today, even if it feels like it was ages ago that we were colonized, that we do not realize how much we act upon what we suffered. We discuss this and much more in this episode! So give it a listen! Music: Colin Ska Johnson - My Soul
The Story of Self Care
August 16, 2018 22:17 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBFor the second episode, we are talking about Selfcare! Selfcare is vital for our bodies and our mental self but a lot of people do not know how to take care of either. In this episode we talk about our definition of Selfcare, share some anecdotes from our families, and discuss what it is to be an immigrant and not have the priviledge to take care of oneself.
First Drink: Meet Us and Our Podcast
August 09, 2018 20:32 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBSo the first Episode of 12 Ounces is Here!!! This is us talking about culture, current events, and life from the perspective of two women of color. The first episode is the "First Sip" of this journey and we talk about our beginnings in this country that is America. Tell us what you think, and we hope you guys enjoy! Music by: Colin Ska Johnson - My Soul