LOL ADULTHOOD
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -At LOL Adulthood (LOLA), we're your Lifenauts dishing out the 411 to help you navigate adulting chaos. We're all about fueling creativity, curiosity, and adventure. So best believe we will be talking about EVERYTHING.
Come along for the ride as we explore the whack waters of adulthood, sharing stories, digging up hidden treasures, and empowering you to embrace the madness, tomfoolery and mysticism that comes with being a human.
At LOLA we're all #4Lifers.
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From Pineapples to Backpacks: The Journey to Minimalism
April 17, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBGet ready to dive deep into the world of minimalism with the latest episode of your favorite show! Join the gang as they tackle some mind-bending topics that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about possessions, wealth, and living with intention. In this episode, our crew takes on attachment theory, historical laws that once prohibited luxury, and even the unexpected symbolism of... wait for it... pineapples! Yep, you heard that right. Pineapples were once a status sy...
Lost Luggage, Imminent Danger, and the Secret Island: Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 4)
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn chapter 4 of our thrilling backpacking journey through Brazil, we recount one of the craziest experiences yet! After flying from Foz de Iguacu to Belem, Reem and Michael find themselves stranded without their luggage. But instead of succumbing to despair, they decide to take an audacious leap into the unknown, making their way to a remote Prison island off the coast of Brazil. Join us for an unforgettable tale of lost luggage, exciting wilderness, and a hidden paradise on the coast of B...
Elon Musk
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis guy takes "go big or go home" to a whole new level! We're talking Teslas, SpaceX, hyperloops, and more - Elon's practically a real-life Tony Stark. But let's not forget the other side of the coin - the man's a walking controversy machine. The dude's been known to say some crazy sh*t, and he's not exactly orthodox when it comes to his behavior. So, what's the deal with Elon Musk? Is he a genius or a hot mess? Tune in to our latest episode to find out. Support the show
Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 3)
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBReem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to their first work exchange in Foz do Iguaçu at Tetris Hostel. Talking points include: making international friends, stealing eggs, drinking caipirinhas and how to save money when backpacking. Support the show
Lifenauts
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSeason 5 is kicking off with a new team! Reem welcomes Michael and Hunter to the LOLA Family. Talking points include: adulting, Lifenauts, innovations behind uploading consciousness to a digital server and the state of the world under a robot rule. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts, Reem, Michael and Hunter. The discussions and topics covered are intended for entertainment purposes only. The views and perspectives shared do not represent the views o...
Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 2)
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBReem and Michael continue their recollection on backpacking through South America. This week, the two recall their first taste of backpacking as they travelled down the south coast of Brazil. Their adventures take them to Ilha Grande and BarraMansa. Talking points include: touring Rio's largest Favelas, attending a Brazilian cooking class, and hiking through an armadillo infested jungle with the protection of a fellow island dog in the dark ! Support the show
Backpacking South America - Brazil (Part 1)
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode, Reem and Michael talk about their 7-month backpacking adventure across South America. Highlights include their feelings prior to departure and their misadventure at Ipanema Beach during a heavy rainstorm. Support the show! Support the show
Paranormal experiences
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Reem listens to real-life paranormal encounters shared by guests Jordan and Andrew. Support the show! Support the show
Adulting, Why Dark Tourism is Dope & Disney
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss where has life has taken each other so far as they enter their late twenties. Topics include, Burial after death, Reem's experience with Dark Tourism in Colombia, Disney movie plots and why it's ok to body shame Dan Schneider. Support the show! Did you like the energy Wesley put out? Follow him on his socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allegedlyverifiedshen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wesl...
The story of a burning monk
March 07, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death). Have an idea for our next discus...
The story of a burning monk
March 07, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThis week, Michael tells Reem the story of Thích Quảng Đức, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death in protest against the South Vietnamese government. Conversation focal points include the process of mindfulness, the concept of samadhi. Samadhi defined means a state of intense concentration achieved through meditation. In Hindu yoga this is regarded as the final stage, at which union with the divine is reached (before or at death). Have an idea for our next discus...
The supernatural, religion and death meditation
February 20, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBOur earth is littered with genies, walking mummy demons and clay monsters awakened through the crafty spells of Rabbis everywhere. It is through the power of religion, the supernatural comes alive. This week, Reem teams up with Michael to discuss the topic of impermanence. Impermanence is a key theme in Buddhist philosophy illustrating the concept how everything changes and nothing lasts forever. This ideology is then applied to society and their viewpoints on religion, the supernatural ...
Cryonics
February 07, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBCurrently, 118 dead people are being cryopreserved in Phoenix, Arizona in hopes to be "woken up" years later. Why? Because they believe this will win them a second chance at life. This week of LOL Adulthood, Reem discusses cryonics and cryogenics. Cryonics is the low-temperature freezing and storage of human remains, with the speculative hope that resurrection may be possible in the future. Is life after death is plausible? Find out in this episode of LOL Adulthood. Reference Links A...
Cryonics
February 07, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBCurrently, 118 dead people are being cryopreserved in Phoenix, Arizona in hopes to be "woken up" years later. Why? Because they believe this will win them a second chance at life. This week of LOL Adulthood, Reem discusses cryonics and cryogenics. Cryonics is the low-temperature freezing and storage of human remains, with the speculative hope that resurrection may be possible in the future. Is life after death is plausible? Find out in this episode of LOL Adulthood. Reference Links A...
Murder on the mind
September 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis week, podcast host of Espresso, Enigmas, & Extraordinary Evils, Mckinlee Mayer joins LOL Adulthood to share the profile of Anatoly Yuryevich Moskvin, a Russian linguist, philologist, and historian from Nizhny Novgorod who was arrested in 2011 after the mummified bodies of 26 girls and women between the ages of 3 and 25 were discovered in his apartment. Reem then shares the chilling inspiration of cult classics, Silence of the Lambs, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and American Psycho: Edward ...
Mirrors, black magic, beheadings and phantom limbs
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBAs we begin to enter fall, Reem and guest Michael discuss the magic behind mirrors, the ugly truth about beheadings and the creepy science regarding phantom limbs. Conversation focal points include mirror superstitions around the world, how to create a mirror portal, mirror gazing meditation, the story of Narcissus, Consciousness after decapitation, and mapping phantom movement representations in the motor cortex of amputees. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @lolad...
Mirrors, black magic, beheadings and phantom limbs
August 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBAs we begin to enter fall, Reem and guest Michael discuss the magic behind mirrors, the ugly truth about beheadings and the creepy science regarding phantom limbs. Conversation focal points include mirror superstitions around the world, how to create a mirror portal, mirror gazing meditation, the story of Narcissus, Consciousness after decapitation, and mapping phantom movement representations in the motor cortex of amputees. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @lolad...
The history of cannibalism around the world - Part 1
July 31, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAs a normal person living in the 21st century, you probably would say cannibalism is totally not okay.... but as a normal person roughly 800,000 years ago, you would argue otherwise. Back then you would say, human flesh had nutrients to cure any wound, ailment, or disease. It was the miracle meat that many across the world found unexpectedly nourishing. Tune in this week to learn about the history of cannibalism around the world. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's p...
The history of cannibalism around the world - Part 1
July 31, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAs a normal person living in the 21st century, you probably would say cannibalism is totally not okay.... but as a normal person roughly 800,000 years ago, you would argue otherwise. Back then you would say, human flesh had nutrients to cure any wound, ailment, or disease. It was the miracle meat that many across the world found unexpectedly nourishing. Tune in this week to learn about the history of cannibalism around the world. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's p...
What is neuroplasticity and do we have free will?
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBDo you ever feel stuck and completely unmotivated? It's as if life itself just takes control of your decisions and forces you to live in a world where you are unhappy? Well, what if I told you there is a way to undo that sense of dread? This week, DSU undergraduate psychology researcher Michael Guynn joins LOL Adulthood to discuss neuroplasticity, free will, and self actualization. These three concepts illustrate the power of the human mind and how we as people are capable of creating an i...
The epic story of Hanuman, the monkey God!
June 30, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe monkey god, Hanuman, is known to be invincible and immortal. How did he get these powers? This week we dive into the epic saga of Hanuman and his influence in Hinduism. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. ALSO, help us grow our podcast! We'd love to dedicate ...
Anime, Shintoism & Armageddon
June 24, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, a fellow weeb joins LOL Adulthood to shed light on the rise of anime, and talk about current trending topics of 2021. Conversation focal points include Death Note, the philosophy of Shintoism, Amaterasu : The Japanese Goddess of the Sun, divine energies called Kami, real life bug music, the rise of actual talking dogs, and the sign of the times AKA the end of the world. Youtube videos that were referenced in this episode: Have you ever heard crickets chirping slowed down Me...
Anime, Shintoism & Armageddon
June 24, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, a fellow weeb joins LOL Adulthood to shed light on the rise of anime, and talk about current trending topics of 2021. Conversation focal points include Death Note, the philosophy of Shintoism, Amaterasu : The Japanese Goddess of the Sun, divine energies called Kami, real life bug music, the rise of actual talking dogs, and the sign of the times AKA the end of the world. Youtube videos that were referenced in this episode: Have you ever heard crickets chirping slowed down Me...
Adulting sucks, can I get a refund?
June 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week, Reem and Gabe talk about their career trajectory as a TV writer and as an Animation artist, the pains of adulthood, the death of hollywood, and the rise of the internet! Stick around towards the end to hear about Reem's quest to find a sword in a rock, in the wild forest of American Fork, Utah. Also, if you are interested in combat sports, give Gabe's podcast, The Game of Death a listen. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to c...
The breakdown of Time
June 06, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week LOL Adulthood is joined by a fellow undergraduate psychology researcher to discuss the concept of Time. Conversation focal points include what time means, Presentism, Growing Block Universe Theory, Eternalism, the science behind time perception, cerebral akinetopsia/ motion blindness and episodic memory. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. ALSO,...
What is consciousness?
May 21, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBDo you know what is consciousness? Well, consciousness refers to your individual awareness of your unique thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. This week we explore the concept of consciousness and break down the main understandings behind it all. Conversation focal points combine ideas of philosophy and neuroscience-based studies. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/...
Damn really?
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week we explore some weird, insane, and cryptic events that are 100% true and have taken place throughout history. We talk about a french guy who steals the identities of children from all across the world, the relationship between a king and a restaurant owner, a moment where college kids hijack an airplane before 911, and the time the CIA tried to mind control randos with a shitload of LSD. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to che...
What is spirituality?
April 20, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week LOLADULTHOOD discusses the concept of spirituality. Focal talking points include what it is, where it comes from, how to garner it, and how we can further implement it into our day-to-day lives. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the show
TECH IT OUT AGAIN
March 31, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBThis week we discuss new projects that are in the works during 2021. Topics include the rise of SpaceX, universal wifi, bitcoin, A.I, and digital fashion! Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the show
What is occultism & reasons why they lowkey fire
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss occultism. Conversation focal points include occultism fun facts, Islamic mysticism, Joseph Smith and the Church of the Latter-day Saints, Satanism, David Bowie's crack cocaine addiction, incest babies, and even Hitler! Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the show
Habits and the will to live
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWhat are Habits? How are habits influenced and what can we as humans do to maintain healthy ones? Tune in to this episode to understand the breakdown of habits, free will, and the rule of yin and yang. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the show
Existentialism
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat is life? What is the purpose behind mankind? These were the questions asked by society during the 19th century. Tune in this episode to understand the philosophical theory of Existentialism. Focal talking points include the concept behind human existence, moral code, free will, and the meaning of life. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the ...
Existentialism
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat is life? What is the purpose behind mankind? These were the questions asked by society during the 19th century. Tune in this episode to understand the philosophical theory of Existentialism. Focal talking points include the concept behind human existence, moral code, free will, and the meaning of life. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Support the s...
Conspiracy Theories
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, Reem joins fellow comedy writer Wesley Shen-Li Ryan to discuss a couple of conspiracy theories. Theories include Dulce Airbase, Bohemian Grove, and Hollow Earth. Disclaimer: None of the conspiracies shared in this episode have sound and factual backing. Have an idea for our next discussion? DM us on Instagram @loladulthood and make sure to check our website at https://www.astoldbyreem.com/ for more fun updates and posts. Did you like the energy Wesley put out? Follow hi...
HollyRoast: Bliss
February 24, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this special episode of LOL ADULTHOOD, we introduce a new segment, in which we give a review of a film we personally felt was ✨trash ✨ On the first episode of HollyRoast we share our opinions on the movie, BLISS. BLISS is a mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is a computer simulation. The film stars actors Owen Wilson...
HollyRoast: Bliss
February 24, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this special episode of LOL ADULTHOOD, we introduce a new segment, in which we give a review of a film we personally felt was ✨trash ✨ On the first episode of HollyRoast we share our opinions on the movie, BLISS. BLISS is a mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is a computer simulation. The film stars actors Owen Wilson...
Immortality, time & soul ascension
January 17, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to season 2! We kick off this season by discussing the concept of Immortality, time, and soul ascension. Discussion focal points include; Quantum Immortality, Schrodinger's cat box experiment, Plato's book of Phaedo, and possible theories revolving around deep enlightenment. We also talk a lot about toilet paper near the end. Support the show
Exploring the afterlife
October 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBTo kick off spooky season, this episode discusses the concept of the afterlife, reincarnation, and past life regression hypnosis. If you are also wanting to discover your past life the link Is down below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvZLc4GfJEo Support the show
Pursuing goals & Manifesting them
September 28, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, we team up with Remi and Co. a Utah-based tye-dye company to talk about pursuing goals and how to reach them. We cover topics on social media engagement, the rise of digital influence, and the law of attraction. We also voice our feelings towards David Dobrik and how he should start hanging out with us. Support the show
Society & Human nature
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we share how we feel society has personally prepped us for the "real" world. Topics include handling finances, stress, greed, competition, and mental health. Disclaimer: The ideas and thoughts expressed are based on personal experiences and do not represent society/world as a whole. Support the show
Society & Human nature
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we share how we feel society has personally prepped us for the "real" world. Topics include handling finances, stress, greed, competition, and mental health. Disclaimer: The ideas and thoughts expressed are based on personal experiences and do not represent society/world as a whole. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LOLADULTHOOD )
TECH IT OUT!
September 05, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the challenges of growing up in an era with major technological advances, topics include Elon Musk's Neuralink, celebrity conspiracies, and the development of artificial wombs. Support the show
Welcome to the Jungle
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBHey my dudes, I'm your host Reem and I'll be taking you on a journey. A journey in which we'll both not only grow but relate to the pains of adulthood. This podcast will follow my misadventures of my grownup life and how along the way I hopefully achieve my dreams of working in television writing. This episode is merely an Intro Into what I'll be sharing with you in the long run, so stay tune! Support the show