AMUSED

As it is the week of the Grammy’s, we decided it would be the perfect time to release an episode discussing the music industry. Claudia, Jaimie and Online Director Kat (@katlidtke) refer to an old MUSE article written by Amy Newnham (@amyynewnham) while commenting on the double standards between the performances of male and female artists. The Super Bowl, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Kanye, Billie Eilish…all your favorites make an appearance on this week’s episode! Check out Amy’s article for more information on this controversial, yet relevant topic: https://www.muse-magazine.com/double-standards-in-the-music-industry-the-pressure-to-stay-relevant-as-a-female-artist/

One of our goals as a podcast was to create a safe place for conversation so Queen’s students could share their input and personal connection to a topic they are passionate about. This week, we accomplished that in the way we dreamed about when AMUSED was just an idea on a page in @claudbeattie ‘s Notes app. Join our Editor in Chief, Megan Fanjoy, and Queen’s alumni Jessica Somersall as they reflect on Jessica’s piece in last year’s Black History Month zine, Celebrating Black. Celebrating Black was created collaboratively by CARED, MUSE and QBAS. It is always available to read at: https://issuu.com/musemagazine/docs/bhm_zine_final_2

On this post-Valentine’s Day episode, AMUSED closes off the Sex, Sexual Health and Relationships week with a conversation about hookup culture at Queen’s. @stephcrimi and her housemate @reilly.kennedy chat with Claudia about what has changed in the dating world for students after COVID. Tune in to hear three washed up 4th year students reminisce on their own experiences, ponder what is to come post graduation and what it is actually like to meet people online in a small university town.

This week, Claudia and Jaimie ask fourth-year commerce student Cléa Pariseau (@cleabeans) about her experience with the Queen’s exchange program. Although it may have been an enriching french girl fantasy 90% of the time, Cléa gives some tips and tricks on how to handle the discomfort and stress of the last 10%. Tune in on Apple Music or Spotify to hear what she has to say!

We asked, and you answered! Before the holidays, the MUSE Podcast team asked Queen’s students to share their most outrageous unpopular opinions. In this episode, Jaimie, Claudia and special guest, Laura Cohen, debate on some of the highlights. The conversation explores everything from interesting food combinations (watermelon and sriracha?) to controversial celebrities (do you support Olivia Jade?). Episode 4 will bring you a few laughs and force you to reflect on your own “hot takes”. Enjoy!

A very insightful conversation with MUSE Online Contributor Liz Gonzalez on the possibility of misogyny within the medical system. This episode aims to dig deeper into Liz’s article, Where Misogyny and Medicine Intersect, in which we hear more about her inspiration behind the piece (published on November 9th). We discuss the reality of the situation through sharing personal stories, examples on social media and brainstorming a possible solution to recover from this sort of bias. We hope you find this episode as eye-opening as we did! Happy listening and check out this link to read Liz’s piece: https://www.muse-magazine.com/where-medicine-and-misogyny-intersect/

Although she claims she is not an expert, MUSE’s very own Maya Kotso walks us through an eye-opening, spiritual discussion on astrology, crystals and manifesting. We share personal stories, opinions and our hot-takes about all things zodiac. You don’t have to be a true believer to learn something new from this episode, we promise. Happy listening and don’t forget to check out Maya’s homemade crystal jewelry business @ladylovemecrystals.

It’s finally here! Season 3 of the MUSE Magazine podcast, featuring a new title: AMUSED. Our mission is to create a safe place for conversation. We open up the floor for Queen’s students to share their input and personal connection with a topic they are passionate about. Enjoy this brief introduction episode with the Podcast Team, Claudia and Jaimie, and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with our biweekly episodes, posted every Wednesday.

In our final episode of our sophomore season, EIC Jane Bradshaw and Online Director Trish Rooney talk about leaving Queen's early, our favourite memories, and how to say goodbye. 

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In this episode, Jane, Trish and Claudia read your submissions about your worst hook-ups. From bad dirty talk to bad after-sex, we cover it all. 

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