In which I discuss what memes are, how they are culturally relevant, and the mechanics of the meme account. I also feature some interviews from meme accounts around the internet.

MEMES REFERENCED:
from @afffirmations: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3vRsLHBgC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
from @manifestation_books: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPEmt0Gnapp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens
Wikihow Image Macros
Namaste at home Dad 

In which I break down the American middle class' relationship with Trader Joe's. This episode is my project for COMC3232: Class, Taste, and Mass Culture taught by Professor Sharif Mowlabocus. Thank you all for listening! If you go to Fordham, I highly recommend taking this class! 

Listening guide with all works cited: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10wyihu-NzEMRR24EHYt6MHd96ut-7sf4M4TYZ46F1fE/edit?usp=sharing 

Eva Maria's instagram with really awesome resources. The highlight I mention is called "food journey!!!" and has a cover photo of some sexy asparagus! 
www.instagram.com/imyagirleva 

You have arrived to a lovely chat with Alyssa aka Alykat's Tingles ASMR!!! She is an ASMRtist on YouTube who is spreading love and sunshine across the internet and into people's daily lives. Stay tuned to find out how and why she runs her YouTube channel! Thank you so much Alyssa for agreeing to do this!

Check out her content:
youtube.com/AlyKatsTinglesASMR
twitter.com/AlyKatsTingles 
instagram.com/alykatstinglesasmr

Learn more about ASMR: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASMR

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instagram.com/oldkerm 

A chat about unreliable narration in music, art, and literature, as well as in our own brains. Spring comes as a surprise every year. Also, it's my birthday on April 9th so it's an exciting episode. 

I wish I could delete all my social media. But I depend on it too much for work, school, and the news!  If you want to help out with um . antiracism and mutual aid. ... here are some resources! Help people out!!!!
Here's how you can help others/ yourself:
General guide: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/
Report a hate crime/ stay updated: https://stopaapihate.org/
AAPI mental health resources: https://www.asianmhc.org/
Anti-racism curriculum (BLM centered):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjW7tntfAWtwaXmBv8H5Dx5XjBGP-OpfIlKQwMdK8X0/edit 

And we're back! Let's talk about music virality - what makes a song go viral? How did artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Weeknd do it? I'm giving a HEFTY credit to the podcast Switched On Pop for inspiring me. Thanks guys! Check out the content I referred to:
 
https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/olivia-rodrigos-drivers-license-is-a-full-throttle-power-ballad
https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/how-the-weeknds-blinding-lights-used-retro-sounds-and-modern-bass-to-break-every-record
https://www.vulture.com/article/how-the-weeknd-blinding-lights-chart-records.html

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That's right, I'm a hot overthinker. This starts out super suave and ends in a messy situation... stay tuned until the end to hear me melt! I answer questions about not having personal space, feeling anxious, post grad plans, and grocery store crushes. Follow the twitter for more content! 

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This episode outlines my relationship and problems with new age spirituality. I talk about how influencers muck it up  and how the internet perpetuates the muck. Stay tuned and don't forget to tweet at the podcast's twitter with any thoughts you have!

Twitter: @TickleMePodcast
My Instagram: @oldkerm

Conjure up an imaginary life for yourself. Did you start by deciding your job? Did it end there? Listen to this episode if that's the case. And if it isn't. Today I talk about internalized class bias and our fucked up career trajectories. It's crazy and cool!  I also totally messed up with both my words and my editing in the first 3 minutes, oops! p.s. donate to someone who needs it today! Might I suggest a Texas mutual aid fund or a Black trans person? xoxo

Just Between Us episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lDwR0NzOlHAkx3akMzkti?si=ALRFM_MRRi6RAy8qqxDL9Q 

LISTEN UP! NOBODY CAN CONCENTRATE LONG ENOUGH TO READ THIS FULL SENTENCE! hahaha. I hope you enjoy this week's episode - although it's a ramble, it's full of Gen Z wisdom and one of my all time favorites! FOLLOW TICKLE ME ON TWITTER!!! @TickleMePod !!!! Thanks to Cailin Meskan for the new music!!!

Texts mentioned: 
Galloway's Book On Running by Jeff Galloway
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
and I generally recommend watching Studio Ghibli films - my faves are Howl's Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, and From Up On Poppy Hill