This week, we get a bit more *controversial* and have our hand at the popular Jubilee series "Spectrum," which gathers people of similar backgrounds and asks for their stance on several different topics. Nikki and her friends, Mollie, Lizzie, and Ellie, (all millennials, all young female professionals) sit down to discuss. Here are the statements addressed in this episode:

0:44 Episode begins

Agree or Disagree:

04:21 *The AP/College Classes we took in high school were worth the time.

09:31 * I am fearful of contracting COVID-19.

13:13 * I would buy an artist's work even if they committed a crime.

25:02 * I would work a high paying job on something that I am not passionate about.

32:42 * I feel comfortable talking about my how much I make to a colleague.

41:12 * There are disadvantages to being my gender.

45:18 * People have the right to live where they choose.

49:37 * I feel pressure to get married/find a partner.

56:23 * I experience too much stress for my age.

63:30 * I believe that older generations have set our generation up for success.

64:33 * I believe that we are setting up the next generation for success.

Nikki and Ann discuss their favorite self-care "aesthetics," how social media hurts (and helps?) self-care, and share a huge announcement! 

Listen to part 2 on Ann's new podcast "girlwiththemic"

Intro starts around 0:42, discussion starts around 5:52

I am reunited with Jonah, my Kpop-loving best friend, to discuss the impact and influence that BTS and Blackpink are currently having on America. Full transparency: my Fitbit logged this podcast recording as a workout... But that is only because this was SO MUCH FUN to make! I am actually so impressed with the analysis and overall cultural commentary this episode ended up being.  So if you are a longtime Kpop listener, BTS/Blackpink-only listener, or just someone who is interested in current trends and pop culture, give this episode a listen and let us know what you think. Thanks all!! 

About three weeks ago, we put out a podcast episode titled "Messy Desks and Coffee 24/7... Do we love HUSTLE CULTURE?" And turns out, we do. We love routine, we love working hard, and we love achieving success. But after just one month back at school at the university we both work at, Ann and I discovered that we had been previously speaking from a place of  hustle but more importantly... BURNOUT.  Listen in on a looooong overdue check-in about these scary feelings, how to identify burnout, and what to do once you realize you are IN IT. We are so excited to hopefully encourage all of the listeners in this one! I can speak for myself, it was such a therapeutic conversation to have. :) 

Podcast starts after 01:24. 

Thank you all of our listeners! We hope you enjoy!

Nikki and Mollie are back with PART 2 of their conversation regarding body confidence, body positivity, health, and fitness journeys. The duo talked last week about both of their upbringing's in a small town and how that really influenced who they became (and are becoming) as young adults in a much-larger circle. For more context on this week's episode, listen to that episode first! It is titled: Small Town, Big Pressure: A Conversation About Body Positivity, Popularity, and *Releasing Weight*" on Anchor, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Then come on back to this special continuation. It's a good episode, y'all. It's a really, really good one!

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Other resources:

https://bodyimagemovement.com/

https://healthateverysizeblog.org/

@stephanieyeboah's "Fattily Ever After"

Nikki is joined by her long-time friend, (and first time guest on the podcast!!!) Mollie, to talk all about growing up in a small town - the mental, emotional, and PHYSICAL changes that have occurred as a result of our upbringing. We get real honest and real vulnerable, jumping into a conversation about being a "bit bigger" than the societal average of a small, tight-knit community. How did this affect the both of us in the long-term? What happened as a result? And where do we stand now, especially within the larger debate regarding body positivity, "plus-size" vs. "straight-sized," and reclaiming the word "fat"?

Follow us on Instagram! @bigfanpod

Mollie's instagram: @_molliemarie_

The Bird's Papaya: @thebirdspapaya

https://emilydiscovers.com/2020/06/13/the-history-of-body-positivity/

Jonah and Nikki sit down to discuss several August 2020 KPOP comebacks! The songs covered in this episode are listed and linked below, in order of discussion:

Nunu Nana by JESSI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYto4QevRAo)

No Shy by ITZY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTowEKjDGkU)

Gunshot by KARD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_tP-vcTjq4)

THANXX by ATEEZ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eStMLC_rp0)

Dumdi Dumdi by G-Idle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPQ5mqovXHo)