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73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Life is hard. People smell. And all we want is more sleep. Join two friends as they catch up and discuss topics that make them cry tears of joy, rage, and sadness.
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Swiping with the stars and bucket lists (Raya, Matthew Perry, Ben Affleck, aging, wellness)
February 07, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBWe learn about the humbling experiences of the rich and famous on the celebrity dating app Raya. Spoiler alert: OMG they're just like us! Then we fully moisturize to discuss our strategies for staying asians-that-don't-raisin. Dermatologists hate them for this one secret.
Going bro-less and DMs on the DL (Reddit, OnlyFans, Instagram, Camgirls)
January 09, 2023 06:27 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWe fantasize about 24 hours without men on Earth. The bras are being burnttt! Then we bring to the court of public opinion accusations of microcheating. No kink-shaming allowed!
Hot dirty jungle Asians seeking churros (Avatar, Ali Wong, Tinder, Grindr)
December 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWe swing into a conversation about Jungle Asians and Fancy Asians. Is it ok to call someone by either term? Then we take a stroll to remember 2 of Harjot's worst dates of 2022. Where are the churros, Simon?
Dr. Phil-thy and the flaky fence riders (Oprah, Bhad Bhabie, Jerry Springer, LGBTQ+)
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWe burst onto the podcast to officially cancel the Southern fried fake therapist, Dr. Phil. Then, we examine the frustrating people who lack a POV on anything too "political". Are you a fence rider?
Unmarvelous Mr. Maisel and un-virgin Mary (Marvel, Christina Aguilera, slut shaming)
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBWe snatch the crowns off the mild men that mainstream society celebrates as "hot". We demand more inclusivity in a sea of Chrises! Then we get down to numbers in our discussion about body count and the confusing label of virginity, because "eventually, we're all somebody’s slut."
Ruining Christmas and the comments section (TikTok, Instagram, Drew Afualo)
November 28, 2022 22:45 - 51 minutes - 56.5 MBWe dive into the secretive and surprisingly controversial glitter industry. Is there a shortage? And where is it all going? Then we roll up our sleeves and defend BIPOC creators in the comments section. Harjot has time for this!
Time wasters and TikTok realness (Psychology Today, Julia Fox)
November 21, 2022 06:17 - 52 minutes - 56.2 MBWe make time to discuss the minds of the chronically late and anxiously on-time. Then we talk about our fave place for queer content, bipoc POVs, drama, and trends: TikTok. #IYKYK #finnabeinthepit #bffr
Coffee creamers and creepy cooks (Dane Cook, Billie Eilish)
November 14, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 52.3 MBWe slang our big dick energy all over Episode 3. First Harjot shares another funny personal story from his past, when office chitchat over coffee turned too hot to handle. Then we discuss gross Dane Cook's predatory games night and other disgusting celebrity groomers.
Real Linewives and horrible Hilton (Tiktok, Kathy Hilton, Real Housewives)
November 07, 2022 05:56 - 35 minutes - 39.4 MBWe scroll through TikTok drama and uncover the messy lives of linemen and the linewives that love them. Stay away bucket bunnies! We also take the time to callout another gay-icon-gone-wrong: Kathy Hilton. We try to figure out why she gets a pass for so many problematic things?
Lonely men and Liza Minelli (Psychology Today, Tinder, Judy Garland)
October 30, 2022 18:09 - 53 minutes - 58.2 MBWe come back from our sab-BADDIE-cal spent tackling a year of creative projects (@sailormoonparody) to jump back into pod-ing. We first unpack the trending Psychology Today article “The Rise of The Lonely, Single Man” and then discuss how exclusionary gay pop culture can be. Sailor Moon Parody Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sailormoonparody
To blast a predator and kidney roast (Sonya Larson, Dawn Dorland, Bad Art Friend, R.Kelly, Aaliyah)
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBWe wrap up season 5 with a trip down memory LAME to talk about the time when (pervert/criminal/dirtbag) R. Kelly and (underage) Aaliyah were once (illegally) "married". We rage barf about how R. Kelly seemingly got away with abusing girls and young women for so long, and other celebrity predators that are deserving of our disgust. Then, we kid-ney around with a hilarious retelling of the New York Times reported "Who Is The Bad Art Friend?" saga between a hater-writer (Sonya Larson) and pick-...
Meowternity leave and unfunny men (LinkedIn, Netflix, Dave Chapelle)
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBWe discuss the companies considering pawrental/meowternity leave policies for their growing population of Millennial pet owner/fur parent employees. Then we tell stand up comedian Dave Chapelle to sit down because of his lazy transphobic comedy special.
Spilled juice, breastmilk, and buttery leggings (LulaRoe, LulaRich)
October 06, 2021 02:00 - 41 minutes - 95.1 MBWe clean up the misogynist mess that is known as 'Strategic Incompetence', where partners (mainly cis men) pretend they lack the know-how to perform traditionally women tasks (cleaning, cooking, childcare). And then we discuss 'LulaRich', the Amazon Prime documentary that exposes the multi-level marketing company LulaRoe and their cult-like practices and problematic teachings.
Drag Racism and Super Soakers (RuPaul, Toderick Hall, cupcakKe)
September 29, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 57.3 MBWe pull out a seat and take them as we LEARNT from Silky Nutmeg Ganache's (@silkyganache) discussion about RuPaul and Todrick Hall's POV as QPOC expressing themselves in the queer community. Then we talk about the 'soaking' loophole that religious youth are using to avoid the sin of premarital sex. And if you have time, please support our passion project Sailor Moon Parody Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sailormoonparody
Teenage dreams and dying (Sailor Moon, LinkedIn)
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 57 MBWe pull out our teen diaries to gossip and compare our pubescent dreams and ambitions. Then we discuss how people of colour and children of immigrants can experience grief, and the racial and cultural gap in bereavement policies. Sailor Moon Parody Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sailormoonparody Link to trailer of Sailor Moon: Promise of his Rosebud - https://youtu.be/jBIOqjLM518
Cams and culture vultures (Zoom, BTS, Rachel Dolezal)
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 62.5 MBWe stay off-cam to discuss the expectations and impact of going on-camera during work meetings. Then we talk about two problematic/controversial figures who claim to have 'transitioned' races.
Teacher's pets, puppets, and false prophets (Sesame Street, Covid-19 vaccine)
August 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWe get into the back-to-school spirit and remember our favourite teachers from our childhood, and have storytime about a past chance to be on Sesame Street. Then, we discuss problematic wellness/spiritual influencers who are spreading misinformation about covid and the vaccine.
A shot of cheugy (Tila Tequila, MTV, TikTok)
August 24, 2021 17:52 - 52 minutes - 56.1 MBWe re-live the rise and fall of early 2000s iconic MySpace/AsianAvenue social media celebrity, Tila Tequila. Then, we discuss the origin and discourse around the term 'cheugy', and its problematic connection to misogyny. Video explaining Cheugy: https://youtu.be/AJb25SOjEjI
Muppet non-binary babies and teenage love sorry
August 17, 2021 06:12 - 55 minutes - 58.1 MBWe celebrate the new genre of children's television that embraces trans stories, then visit a memory of awkward teen regret and romance.
Wherever, whenever, whoever
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 46.6 MBWe're back for Season 5 to share relationship advice for staying together by keeping things very separate. And we plan the logistics of running away during a Millennial midlife crisis.
Dr. Pepper and Missed Crush (Access Alliance, Rainbow Health Ontario)
May 09, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 65.5 MBWe examine bias when choosing healthcare providers, and take a stroll down Sherway Gardens to reminisce about a cardigan-clad, customer service crush. Learn more about Access Alliance: www.AccessAlliance.ca Learn more about Rainbow Health Ontario: www.RainbowHealthOntario.ca
Cancel coaching and ally etiquette (Covid-19 vaccine, Grindr, U-Haul)
May 02, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 54.2 MBWe prepare for a post-vaccinated world with the worst tips for cancelling plans. Then we test our ally IQs with an eduGAYtional segment.
Justice and judgemental uncles (Derek Chauvin, George Floyd, BLM)
April 25, 2021 05:07 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWe acknowledge the monumental guilty verdict against George Floyd's murderer (Derek Chauvin), the well-intentioned whoopsie responses of awkward allies, and touchy topic of family vs. career.
No body-shame game and panty problems (Khloe Kardashian, Hanes)
April 18, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 62.2 MBWe dig deep into the topic of Khloe Kardashian's reaction to her unfiltered bikini pics. Then we talk about how often you need to throw out your panties, and reveal which one of us is the more responsible underwearer.
Alien inclusion and TikTok bipoc hijacks (UFOs and Addison Rae x Jimmy Fallon cultural appropriation)
April 11, 2021 17:58 - 43 minutes - 58.4 MBWe talk about making space for beings from outer space, and problematic TikTok celebrities (like Addison Rae) building their fame off the backs of bipoc and qpoc creators.
Alien inclusion and TikTok bipoc hijacks (UFOs, Addison Rae, Jimmy Fallon)
April 11, 2021 17:58 - 43 minutes - 58.4 MBWe talk about making space for beings from outer space, and problematic TikTok celebrities (like Addison Rae) building their fame off the backs of bipoc and qpoc creators.
Hella gay music and fight yourself club (Lil Nas X, Trans Visibility Day)
April 04, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWe tell a sh!tty story, acknowledge Trans Visibility Day, and put a spotlight on Lil Nas X's music video, Montero (Call Me By Your Name). Then, we get spicy and callout our most toxic critics.
Really bad day and quiz-no-thank-you
March 21, 2021 06:28 - 36 minutes - 52.4 MBWe take a pause to acknowledge the f*cked up, senseless hate crimes committed against (mostly Asian women) Xiaojie Tan, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Daoyou Feng, Soon Chung Park, Hyun Grant, Paul Andre Michels, Suncha Kim, and Yong Ae Yue. Then, we try to lighten the mood with a lightning quiz segment.
Burger King bungle and office chair Karen
March 14, 2021 05:16 - 46 minutes - 62.4 MBWe flame broil Burger King over their tasteless sexism, and tell racist markkketers to take several ergonomic seats with their cultural appropriation.
Coors Light-skinned and McKarma
March 07, 2021 02:52 - 39 minutes - 53.2 MBWe put the Fair & Lovely down to talk about representation in Power Rangers and anime; then make a hard left to reveal a shameful origin story.
ASMR, daddy deity issues, tickle me no-no
February 28, 2021 16:28 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWe’re back for another season! Starting off the first episode with sugary stimuli, rants about dusty holy bros, and teaching tickle consent.
Code switch bish, blessed mess, BBQ ban
November 29, 2020 16:07 - 52 minutes - 68.4 MBWe shed our fake personas for real talk about code switching while WFH, theories of messy benefits, and flaming BBQ boneheads. Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives by Tim Harford: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28815513-messy
Lac-tease, suddenly polyamory, conn-ASS-seur
November 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBWe grab a milking stool to talk about old milk maids tales, playing around with anal play, and learn about the positives of polyamory. Featuring special guest: Trish (fire enthusiast) Get more from Trish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/himynameistrish Learn about Halo Brewery: https://halobrewery.com/
Sponge bad sad rants, Goldigger and the prank scares
November 15, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 61.5 MBWe get soaked in all our wet ass feelings, drop facts on pickup artists, and smash dat unsubscribe on misogynist 5s.
Miserable, mad, prime
November 10, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 69.4 MBWe fall truly, madly, scientifically in love with misery, embrace our doorbell demons, and serenade a forgotten Canadian icon.
Pet reading, ghost ghosting, tiring terror
October 31, 2020 14:53 - 46 minutes - 72.3 MBWe celebrate Halloween with a surprise pet reading, sharing tales of phantom fucbois, and crying over horror hangovers. Featuring special guest: Durga Magnetta (Medium, Intuitive Reader, and Life Coach). To learn more about Durga and book an appointment: https://www.freetobeauthentic.com To listen to her podcast Free to Be Authentic: http://freetobeauthentic.buzzsprout.com
Funk-town, Conspira-city, Traum-attic, Fenty-wood
October 19, 2020 02:55 - 51 minutes - 79.8 MBWe boogey down with mental health maintenance work, theories about Charlotte's dark web, heirloom trauma, and knee-shattering confidence that trolls could never.
Funk-town, conspira-city, traum-attic, Fenty-wood
October 19, 2020 02:55 - 51 minutes - 79.8 MBWe boogey down with mental health maintenance work, theories about Charlotte's dark web, heirloom trauma, and knee-shattering confidence that trolls could never.
Destiny’s Childhood trauma, care-dashian, reheated racism
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 71.9 MBWe dig into some grave feelings about independence, empathy in strange places, and zapping bigotry.
Destiny’s Childhood trauma, Care-dashian, reheated racism
October 11, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 71.9 MBWe dig into some grave feelings about independence, empathy in strange places, and zapping bigotry.
Stripper, ego tripper, woe tow-er
October 04, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 62.9 MBWe bare our feelings about strip clubs, the oppression of the 'narcissist' label, and empathy for service workers.
Stripper, Ego Tripper, Woe Tow-er
October 04, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 62.9 MBWe bare our feelings about strip clubs, the oppression of the 'narcissist' label, and empathy for service workers.
DomiNOs, ambassaDONTs, emotional BADeries
September 29, 2020 23:15 - 46 minutes - 72.7 MBWe dig into slices of Instagram scams, adventures of Harjy the Emotional Vampire Slayer, and LinkedIn novellas.
DomiNOs, AmbassaDONTs, Emotional BADeries
September 29, 2020 23:15 - 46 minutes - 72.7 MBWe dig into slices of Instagram scams, adventures of Harjy the Emotional Vampire Slayer, and LinkedIn novellas.
Go-CD, To be COVID-ued, LinkedOff
September 20, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 62.1 MBWe kick it and kiki about Keeping up with Kharjot, personal space, and the Human Resource arts.
GoCD, to be COVID-ued, LinkedOff
September 20, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 62.1 MBWe kick it and kiki about Keeping up with Kharjot, personal space, and the Human Resource arts.
Season 2: Complains, shames, and automobiles
August 23, 2020 23:51 - 39 minutes - 58.1 MBWe handpick tasty bits and sound bites of our second season. Low in calories. High in facts. Special heartfelt thank you to our guests/friends: Art Komarov, startup founder and entrepreneur. ([email protected]) Anisha Lad (@empoweredspice), founder of Empowered Spice. (https://empoweredspice.com) Jaina Tharakan (@madamepsychosisband), drummer and background vocalist for Madame Psychosis band. (https://madamepsychosislive.com) Michelle Mondesir (@michiemondesir), lead vocalist for Madame Psychosis...
Receipts, reasons, rhombuses
July 19, 2020 12:25 - 36 minutes - 56.2 MBWe get vulnerable to discuss cancel culture, 'Does everything happen for a reason?', and professional attire.
Low carb, loss of family, lightning quiz
July 12, 2020 14:58 - 37 minutes - 57.8 MBWe virtually sit down for a discussion about losing loved ones, humour, resilience, and how not to make someone else's grief experience about yourself. Featuring special guest: Eugenia (Host of the podcast Eugenia Talks A lot ). Learn more about Eugenia's podcast: http://eugeniatalksalot.buzzsprout.com/ Listen on Spotify (and everywhere you get pods): https://open.spotify.com/show/03bNAwTkExswYcGTOJUOGe?si=LbQsy7PCQ3uEq0egZQuAFw Follow her on Instagram @eugeniatalksalot: https://www.instagr...
Flapper Dress, Canada Day Hat, Black Cap and Kaftan
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 65.3 MBWe chatter about how time travel is problematic for BIPOC people, our Canada Day triggers, and overcoming ice breaker anxiety.