Welcome to the very first episode of Anne Asks Podcast! Your host Anne Lee introduces herself, shares how she came to start this podcast in the summer of 2020, and gives you a brief overview of how the podcast will run. Join us for a wild ride around the globe, through an anthology of stories, an ocean of thoughts, and a tornado of laughs--all from the safety of your couch from Covid-19. 

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Yassie and Annelise from my Stanford Greek Mythology summer course join me to discuss all things related to Classics: learning Latin, the appeals of mythology, the dangers of using Classics out of historical context, its relevance to modern day, and its significance in understanding ourselves as individuals and part of the larger "Western civilization." We also share some of our favorite books, stories, modern retellings, and how our perspectives on Greek mythology has matured.

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Guest Plugs: The Novae Musae Collective, @simplyaannee on Instagram

Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Morales

Not All Dead White Men by Donna Zuckerberg

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

EIDOLON

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

I had an amazing opportunity to chat with the hosts of Merlisten, a podcast about the BBC show Merlin! I drilled them on everything from their personal experiences in fandom, fandom "jargon" and activities, the history behind the Merlisten podcast, and the implications and significance of participating in online (and offline) communities of fellow followers of creative content. This was a special episode for me because Merlisten was one of the first podcasts that pulled me into the podcasting world; I love their show and even was a guest on a couple of episodes there. So much more valuable, geeky content was lost on the "cutting room floor," but we have successfully condensed the 4 hours of recorded audio into a bit over an hour for everyone to enjoy! 

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Guest Plugs: @misssnowfox and @xancredible (or @xancredible27) on various platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, AO3, etc.)

Listen to Merlisten on parakaproductions.com or other podcast/radio platforms (find them on Tumblr and Twitter)

Anne's guest episodes on Merlisten (Sweet Dreams episode review, Season 2 recap)

Tweet from Benjamin Alire Sáenz (@BorderPoet), 2nd tweet (mentioned by Rox)

Myths and Legends Podcast

Interview with Bradley James on the Destiny & Chicken Podcast (Fascination and Frustration)

The Dark Fantastic: Race and Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas (on Amazon)

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Dr. Laura J. Mitchell, a UC Irvine history professor and the president of the World History Association, talks about her career and her academic pursuits in (colonial) South African history. She shares the story of her love for world history, her insights into how history can be used to see the modern world constructively, and some tips for high school (or college) history lovers and researchers. What an honor it has been to have a conversation with her!

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Guest Plugs: World History Association, @WHAtweets on Twitter, @worldhistoryassociation on Instagram

Marco Polo (Netflix series), Slow Burn (Slate podcast)

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Sophia and I reunite to chat about all of the incredible thespian activities she is a part of, including directing and starring in her own film and being scenic director and actress in her LA school's huge theater program. We gush about our shared passion for the theatrical arts and its impactful significance.

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Guest Plugs: @nadeplayers on Instagram, @nade_scenic_crew on Instagram

The Chaminade Players

Fortitude (short film)

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Abigail and I hold an informal Q/A session to discuss the short film (The South Korean Race) we made a couple of years ago. We share our inspiration, process, favorite memories, hardest experiences, and changed perspectives making the film. We also chat about representation of women and female characters in popular culture.

(Please excuse Abigail's coughing. She says it is from allergies.)

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Watch The South Korean Race (our short film)

The Favourite Trailer #2 (Abigail had texted me to listen to the music from 1:19 when brainstorming for our film's soundtrack)

"Is There Enough Room at the Top?" article by Abigail Oh

"I Don't Want to Be the Strong Female Lead" NYT article by Brit Marling

Some perspectives: "Cinderella: Stop Blaming the Victim" video essay by The Take, "What's Wrong With Cinderella?" NYT article by Peggy Orenstein

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Danae, another long-distance friend I made during a UPenn summer program, eloquently expresses her thoughts on life in Cyprus and Greece, the European status in terms of Covid, the public speaking and anthropology courses we took together, and souvlaki and haloumi. She also proves to be a likely candidate for the next greatest lawyer/politician/diplomat as she discusses the various extracurricular activities she seeks, from MUN to European Youth Parliament to being the "British High Commissioner to Cyprus" for a day! We chat about the rich cultural heritage in her countries and women in government. Plus, she even teaches us some beautiful Greek words.

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Guest Plugs: @danaexanthi on Instagram

Danae's blog entry about shadowing the British High Commissioner to Cyprus (Stephen Lillie) in UK's FCDO website

Hear Danae and Stephen Lillie in the Cyprus national radio in this Facebook post

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Amy, a long-distance friend I made over a writing summer program at Stanford, brings in all the laughs as she shares her exotic experiences running a student-led pop-up restaurant, taking interdisciplinary courses (such as science + drama) at a one year boarding school in Hangzhou, and stepping on her goldfish. She also talks about Covid, school, and life in general in Hong Kong and the cultural diversity in her life of Korean, Chinese, and British influences. We also reminisce the "old days" of summer '18 with the EPGY crew!

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Guest Plugs: @a.myshin on Instagram

Muse Magazine Hong Kong

@musemagazinehz, @humansofcis on Instagram

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive

Happy New Year! Come and enjoy our holiday special, where we reflect on and discuss the past year, share 2020 highlights (and lowlights), play a current events trivia game, talk holiday traditions, and look into the hopefully bright future of 2021. Plus, Anne shares a sweet (slightly cheesy but cozy) poem Nicole recommended. Featuring some lovely novelty holiday music!

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Guest Plugs: @sydneyychung and @alexlexlee on Instagram

"I Am Offering this Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca

CNN's "Christmas traditions around the world"

Gente-fied (Netflix)

Soul (IMDb)

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jazzy bells (jingle bells) by Dee Yan-Key from Free Music Archive

santa's lunchhour by Dee Yan-Key from Free Music Archive

Tesla from Music Screen

god rest yee merry gentlemen by Dee Yan-Key from Free Music Archive

on christmas eve by Dee Yan-Key from Free Music Archive

midwinter by Dee Yan-Key from Free Music Archive

Nicole talks about some of her eclectic passions and hobbies including poetry, cooking, and fashion. She shares deep insights about what it means to be a student, writer, and appreciator of all things art and culture. Let her calm and wise words soothe you on this almost-hour journey!

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Guest Plugs: @nhighteaters on Instagram

Nhighteaters blog (read Nicole's recipes and poems)

Omeleto (short films on Youtube)

The Little Library Café / Paper and Salt blog 

Charles Michel's website

McQueen documentary (IMDb) / Spring 1999 show spray painting robots (Vogue)

"Not Even This" poem by Ocean Vuong

Benjamin film by Simon Amstell (IMDb) / Benjamin review (The Guardian)

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Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes Music from Free Music Archive