It's Kind of a Funny Story

By Kind of Funny Pod

What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each w... more

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August 10, 2020Remember 2012?
This week, Mariam and Aisha flash back to the highs and lows of 2012. We discuss #Kony2012 and the relevance of the social justice movement to people from Uganda and surrounding countries. Is #Kony2012 the most egregious form of #slacktivism that exists? Did Invisible Children (the company behind the movement) make a difference or reach their goals? In what ways did #Kony2012 play into the "White-Saviour Industrial Complex", and how can one learn from its mistakes? Listen to our episode to find out!
On August 4, 2020, the city of Beirut in Lebanon witnessed two catastrophic explosions, and the city and its citizens are raising money to rebuild. If you have the means, please donate to any one of these organisations:
The Lebanese Red Cross

Baytna Baytak

The Lebanese Food Bank
Further Reading:
The Lessons of Kony 2012 (Slate)

The White-Saviour Industrial Complex (The Atlantic)
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55min
August 03, 2020True Royalty
Meghan Markle, Barack Hussein Obama, Beyoncé, and Sima from Mumbai.
On this episode, Mariam and Aisha discuss what it means to be 'First, Only Different'. We explain how racism and misogyny work in tandem to distract and detract from the most pressing issues at hand. Expect tangents on the meaning of 'intersectionality', racist tabloid headlines, the tan suit™ and why Princess Anne is our favourite royal.
Further Reading:
Here Are 20 Headlines Comparing Meghan Markle To Kate Middleton That May Show Why She And Prince Harry Are Cutting Off Royal Reporters (BuzzFeed)

My President Was Black (The Atlantic)
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1h 13min
July 27, 2020Leo Season!
Leo Season is here! This week, Mariam and Aisha chat about one of the most iconic Leos - Jennifer Lopez. When did she become such an icon? Is that really Ashanti singing on the track? Why did JLo perform for the President of Turkmenistan? And finally, what part do fans play in conversations about "cancel culture"?
Further Reading:
The Golden Man (The New Yorker)

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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56min
July 20, 2020"A Terrible Movie"
In November 2014, hackers began releasing confidential data that was stolen from Sony Pictures Entertainment. During the hack, the perpetrators demanded that Sony halt the release of the Seth Rogen and James Franco assassination comedy, "The Interview", and they also threatened attacks at any cinemas screening the film.
In this episode, Mariam and Aisha dig in to the controversy surrounding the film (spoilers ahead!), North Korean politics and history, and their favourite Seth Rogen films!
Further Reading:
On North Korea:
The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story, by Hyeonseo Lee

Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, by Barbara Demick

The Orphan Master’s Son, by Adam Johnson
On Cyberwarfare:
Pod Save The World: Cyber War
On the Sony Hack:
Everything You Need to Know About Sony's Unprecedented Hacking Disaster (Gawker)

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53min
July 13, 2020 What Would The Chicks Do?
In March 2003, during a London concert and just before the US invasion of Iraq, the lead vocalist of The (Dixie) Chicks, Natalie Maines, told the audience: "We don't want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the President of the United States is from Texas." Her statement led to radio boycotts, public protests, and corporate blacklisting of the group that lasted for the remainder of the Bush years.
In this episode, Mariam and Aisha share the story of The (Dixie) Chicks, as they discuss their relationship with country music, their thoughts on “cancel culture”, and their Chris rankings.
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1h 10min
July 06, 2020 Cannes You Believe?
In May 2017, Director Bong Joon Ho’s film “Okja” was met with boos at the Cannes Film Festival in France. In February 2020, he won three Oscars for “Parasite”. In this episode, Mariam and Aisha dive into the reasons for the film’s dismissal at Cannes, the tension between streaming services and the film industry, and the future of film in general. We also touch on Hamilton, Greek mythology, and #Kanye2020.
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1h 1min
June 29, 2020 Halal Girl Summer
What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each week, Mariam and Aisha jump on long-distance calls to discuss the moments in history where pop culture and politics collide, and what it means for fans everywhere.
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15min

FAQs about It's Kind of a Funny Story:

How many episodes does It's Kind of a Funny Story have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.