Amusing Podcast

Amusing Podcast

By Issy and MelSociety & Culture
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Amusing Podcast episodes

  • A Little Life Part 2 - What in the world did we just read?
    We did it, we finally finished the book! Part 2 of our breakdown of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is here. In this episode we check back in on the predictions we made in part 1, chat about the character development and major themes as they unfolded and talk about the emotional rollercoaster of this novel. Would we recommend this book to a friend? Are we glad we read it? Listen in to join the Amusing Book Club and hear all our thoughts!
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    48 min
  • Are we in a 'do it yourself' society? (chatting inconvenience)

    It's 2024 and nearly everything is conveniently 'Goolgeable' or accessible at our fingertips. The existence of ChatGPT, Uber, self-checkouts and QR codes means we often don't need to lend a hand, or ask for help from others. But what are we missing out on by not inconveniencing others? We think it feels so fulfilling when you have a nice conversation with someone while at work, or when someone gives you a compliment. These small exchanges are far from inconsequential. Imagine how much more satisfying life could be if we were truly connected to one another.

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    35 min
  • Is comparison always the thief of joy?

    We feel that sometimes it can be far too easy to compare ourselves to others. Maybe we believe that someone else appears healthier, smarter or prettier than us, or has a nicer car, the perfect relationship or fantastic social skills. Perhaps in reality we all have strengths and weaknesses and rather than combating the drive to compare, we instead reflect upon what this feeling is telling us. Join us, as we chat about how to be curious about comparison and seize the opportunity to learn together.

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    37 min
  • Life is too short to be busy, are you caught in the busy trap?

    Are you too busy to be enjoying life? If you are someone that is constantly rushing around, telling your friends and family you are too busy for a catch up or feeling like you are just exhausted and don't have time for the things you enjoy, then you might be caught in the 'busy' trap. But what is the busy trap? How did we get in here? And how the heck do we get out of it? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

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    Article: The 'Busy Trap', by Tim Kreider, https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/30/the-busy-trap/

    42 min
  • What would you do if Drake DM'd you?

    It's Dribble Time, catch up with us! Today we are thinking about conspiracies around your favourite movies, like how has the Simpson’s predicted so many events? We also investigate embarrassing messages to be left on seen to. What’s worse being left on seen or delivered? Hang around until the end as we tell you some of the best movie, documentary and book finds we’ve been stockpiling!

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    41 min
  • To Hinge or not to Hinge?

    Dating can feel like a roller coaster in your 20’s and like many people, we want the perfect romance story. Maybe you meet your partner in real life, at a bar or cafe, fall in love, get married and go live by the beach. But what is a realistic love story in the 21st century? In today's episode we discuss modern romance and our thoughts around meeting people on the dating apps. We tackle some common anxieties around using the dating apps as well as how we overcame these. Finally, we share our best tips for a showstopping dating profile.

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    42 min
  • A Little Life Part 1 - What’s all the hype?

    A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara - whether you’ve read the book, looking to read it or you’re just here to see what the hype is all about, we’ve got you covered! Welcome to the first instalment of the Amusing Book Club - for readers, non-readers and the procrastinators like us stuck in between. In this episode we discuss our thoughts around the first half (ish) of the novel including a dissection of the characters, themes, how we feel overall and our predictions going forward. Grab your book, a cup of tea and listen in! Beware there will be spoilers.

    Trigger warning, this episode contains discussion of themes including self-harm, suicide and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

    35 min
  • Why our female friendships are the ultimate love story (Womanhood & Dolly Alderton)

    Through break-ups, breakdowns, challenges and the highs and lows of life, we feel that it is always our women friends we can depend on to have our backs. There is something special that we can all appreciate about female friendships and we think Dolly Alderton sums it up perfectly. Sit in for a chat about friendship, womanhood and the best love story of your life.

    References:

    Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton

    35 min
  • Ask Amusing: Breaking up, Babysitting Friends and Toxic Gossip

    My best friend got a boyfriend and it sucks, what do I do? How do I get over my ex? Which is more important when it comes to dating, connection or compatibility? How do I navigate making new friends when my best friend is anxious? Join us for another series of Ask Amusing - breaking down your sticky dilemmas with our big sister, best friend advice.

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    References:

    This American Life, Math or Magic

    32 min

About Amusing Podcast

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Being 20-something has its ups and downs but Issy and Mel are here for it all. Just two microphones, a pair of best friends and 18 years of history between them. There aren’t many walls that haven’t been broken down around here, so prepare for plenty of open and reflective conversations. They’re talking dating dilemmas, wholesome heart to hearts, philosophical ramblings and a healthy amount of introspection. Grab a cuppa, and join in at risk of amusement!