NaskoChats

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording its Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, I fanboy about one of my favorite artist - DUA LIPA (aka. Dula Peep). I go through her life, accolades, activities, and entire discography, to be honest. She has stuck with me for more than 8 years now, and I keep growing and adoring her, so had to make my little manifesto discussing her work. Hope you guys enjoy, and thank you for listening!

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠⁠@laurita⁠⁠) and Instagram (⁠⁠@lauracallgomez⁠⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠⁠@kltsurumaki⁠⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there ⁠@nasko__tenev!⁠ Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me ⁠@nasko_tenev ⁠with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Sources:

• 5 Dua Lipa Controversies That Affected Her Stardom
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa
• Dua Lipa - Pitchfork
• Wendy Williams Calls Dua Lipa DULA PEEP!
• Sorry @dualipa but we can’t help but love ✨Dula Peep✨
• It's not Dula Peep it's Bluea Lipa

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording it's Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's goofy episode, my wonderful former roomies, Sophia (@sophiaaugustine_) and Melat (@melatf), and I reminisce on our 3 years of living in the Upper East in NYC. We talk about how we met, funny roomie stories, and what's coming up in our next chapters.

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing artist on Spotify (⁠@laurita⁠) and Instagram (⁠@lauracallgomez⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠@kltsurumaki⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening, everyone!

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording its Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, my work bestie and dear friend, Nethra (@nethraps), and I reflect on our NYC transplant stories for the past 3 years and go in circles to reconcile our relationship with the wonderful yet overwhelming experience of New York.

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠@laurita⁠) and Instagram (⁠@lauracallgomez⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠@kltsurumaki⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording its Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, Sareen and I do a little mid-year check-in on life, reflect on our goals from the beginning of the year and have a little rant about gender norms and queerness. Hope you guys and enjoy and thank you for listening!

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠⁠@laurita⁠⁠) and Instagram (⁠⁠@lauracallgomez⁠⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠⁠@kltsurumaki⁠⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Sources and Mentions:

Saareen - Socials and Music

8 Dimensions of Life

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording its Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, I dig back into my recording archive and posted a recording from 2024. My dear friend and certified motomami, Isa Call Gomez, and I review Beyoncé acclaimed Cowboy Carter album. We go through the songs of the new album and provide some fun analysis and discussion regarding the album's intention, impact, and what it means to us. Hope you guys and enjoy and thank you for listening!

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠@laurita⁠) and Instagram (⁠@lauracallgomez⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠@kltsurumaki⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Sources and Mentions:

Isa Call Gomez Socials: Instagram
Beyonce cowboy carter review by Herby Revolus
Cash Grab Carter: A Parasocial Introspection by Tee Noir

Hi loves! Welcome to NaskoChats, recording its Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, my friend Garcia and I discuss, ravel, and straight up simp over the incredible musical artist RAYE. If you haven't heard her music, I'm sorry - pause, go listen, and come back, because that's shameful. We dive into our first intro to RAYE, her musical work, our experience at her concert, and play some song guessing games.

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠@laurita⁠) and Instagram (⁠@lauracallgomez⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠@kltsurumaki⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Hi loves! Welcome to the return of NaskoChats, the Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, I reflect on my journey with therapy. While giving a brief overview of my topics of discussion in therapy, I also discuss topics of finding the right fit, older mentality towards therapy, the immigrant aversion towards therapy, and read some confessionals/experiences from my dear friends about the topic.

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (⁠@laurita⁠) and Instagram (⁠@lauracallgomez⁠).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (⁠@kltsurumaki⁠).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Sources and Mentions:

• Therapist vs. Psychiatrist: What's the Difference?
• Types of Mental Health Therapy
• Breaking Down Barriers: Why Some Seniors Resist Therapy (And How We Help)
• Why Some Older Adults Are Reluctant to Ask for Help
• Factors Associated with Professional Mental Help-Seeking Among U.S. Immigrants: A Systematic Review
• The Psychology of your 20s
• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
• How to Be a Better Human

Hi loves! Welcome to the return of NaskoChats, the Third Season of exploring the human experience, tomfoolery, drag, film, music, and soooo much more!

In this week's episode, I settle in and catch y’all up on my life through the 8 Dimension of Life, a pattern of introspection I use to journal and reflect on where I am and ground myself and my values. I also talk about what to expect for future episodes and other random bits. Hope y'all enjoy listening!

Opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka Laurita)!  

Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify (@laurita) and Instagram (@lauracallgomez).

New Podcast Cover and Logo designed by my brilliant artist bestie - Kai Tsurumaki (@kltsurumaki).

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review on Spotify and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Sources and Mentions:

• ​https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-and-wellness/eight-dimensions-wellness
• ​https://healthyhomefront.com/stay-well/the-six-pillars-of-wellness-your-guide-to-a-healthier-happier-you/
• ​The Broski Report with Brittany Broski - https://open.spotify.com/show/33krWUztuVv30QmHsrKwcE?si=F86hr2-zQY-bkSmiwL4TeQ
• ​The Comment Section with Drew Afualo - https://open.spotify.com/show/1gtOt4yUGUZNEzJsy2q8Cb?si=GRxEJWuXTGCtJSo0F7DecA
• ​So True with Caleb Hearon - https://open.spotify.com/show/3EgXpWE5vz6JkRtjhenVOU?si=lQ0B4-s0SwqjmUG5S-Mflw
• ​The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya - https://open.spotify.com/show/36SPp0UJlpM9TDacDHMhEC?si=6kti2N2-TCKl6mXZKXLAzQ

Hi loves! Welcome to a new bonus series of NaskoChats! I've always wanted to review my favorite TV show - RuPaul's Drag Race and here we are! I wanna thank my bestie, Saareen Junaid, for being my co-host for this bonus series. In this set of episodes, Saareen and I will review each new upcoming episode of Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race, discussing queens' performances, looks, and overall storyline of the show. In this episode, we review episode 11 - Two Queens, One Joke. We critique and review the queens' performances in the stand-up comedy duo challenge and their runway looks - category is "Rip Her to Shreds". Hope you enjoy it!

Additionally, I wanted to bring a spotlight on the bigoted and ludicrous bill passed in the state of Tennessee banning drag performances and making it illegal to cress-dress. As avid supporters and reviewers of all drag and Drag Race, this bill has affected many local performers and reflects on a ridiculous anti-drag sentiment rooted in bigotry and homophobia.

Read more about the bill in this NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/us/tennessee-law-drag-shows.html

Here is an opinion piece that I also found informative and well-written: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/opinion/tennessee-anti-drag-laws.html

If you want to donate and help support drag performers, donate to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund: https://action.aclu.org/give/support-drag-defense-fund?cid=7013r000001reowAAA&initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=eml&utm_medium=eml&initms=230307_dragdefense_appeal_sb&utm_source=sb&utm_campaign=dragdefense&utm_content=230307_lgbtq_appeal&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=eml&ms=230307_dragdefense_appeal_sb&redirect=dragdefense

Please consider reading, donating, and spreading awareness of this hate crime! We need change and it starts with us. Please tweet me with more specific organizations you want me to feature.

The new opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka laurita)! Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify and Instagram:

Spotify (@laurita): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o576o2s6e7nMKL9H7WGpH?si=6b-OVy5ySq-DDYr6ezZgRQ

Instagram (@lauracallgomez) : https://instagram.com/lauracallgomez?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ=

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!

Hi loves! Welcome to a new bonus series of NaskoChats! I've always wanted to review my favorite TV show - RuPaul's Drag Race and here we are! I wanna thank my bestie, Saareen Junaid, for being my co-host for this bonus series. In this set of episodes, Saareen and I will review each new upcoming episode of Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race, discussing queens' performances, looks, and overall storyline of the show. In this episode, we catch up on some episodes because of our busy schedules. We review episodes 9 (The Crystal Ball: Episode 200 - all 27 runways looks by the 9 remaining queens, categories are "Start Your Engines," "My Favorite Ball," and "Crystallized Eleganza") and 10 (50/50's Most Gagworth Stars - our queens interview 3 amazing celebrities in a talk show and category is "Night of 1000 Beyoncés). Hope you enjoy it!

Additionally, I wanted to bring a spotlight on the bigoted and ludicrous bill passed in the state of Tennessee banning drag performances and making it illegal to cress-dress. As avid supporters and reviewers of all drag and Drag Race, this bill has affected many local performers and reflects on a ridiculous anti-drag sentiment rooted in bigotry and homophobia.

Read more about the bill in this NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/us/tennessee-law-drag-shows.html

Here is an opinion piece that I also found informative and well-written: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/opinion/tennessee-anti-drag-laws.html

If you want to donate and help support drag performers, donate to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund: https://action.aclu.org/give/support-drag-defense-fund?cid=7013r000001reowAAA&initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=eml&utm_medium=eml&initms=230307_dragdefense_appeal_sb&utm_source=sb&utm_campaign=dragdefense&utm_content=230307_lgbtq_appeal&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=eml&ms=230307_dragdefense_appeal_sb&redirect=dragdefense

Please consider reading, donating, and spreading awareness of this hate crime! We need change and it starts with us. Please tweet me with more specific organizations you want me to feature.

The new opening and closing jingle were made by Laura Call-Gomez (aka laurita)! Please follow this amazing up-and-coming artist on Spotify and Instagram:

Spotify (@laurita): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o576o2s6e7nMKL9H7WGpH?si=6b-OVy5ySq-DDYr6ezZgRQ

Instagram (@lauracallgomez) : https://instagram.com/lauracallgomez?igshid=NDc0ODY0MjQ=

And finally, I am back on Instagram so follow me there @nasko__tenev! Also, please leave a review and tweet me @nasko_tenev with any suggestions, questions, or topics you would like us to talk about in future episodes. Thank you for listening everyone!