Two Much Two Loud with Karen and Sirianna

Two Much Two Loud with Karen and Sirianna

By Karen Bauer and Sirianna ArathiSociety & Culture
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Two Much Two Loud with Karen and Sirianna episodes

  • Society's Obsession with True Crime

    In this episode, Karen and Sirianna discuss the rise of true crime as a genre, as well as their own relationship to true crime and the problems associated with society’s obsession with true crime.


    Content Warning: Sexual assault and other forms of violence are discussed in this episode. Please listen with caution.


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    Racism and homophobia enabled Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes
    Why Are Some Women Sexually Attracted to Serial Killers?
    Women Who Love Serial Killers Share This Common Trait, According to a Crime Writer
    The Bloody History of the True Crime Genre

    Law & Order: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

    1 hr 1 min
  • Karen Bought a House!

    In this episode, Karen breaks down her experiences buying a house! She talks about how she and her partner knew they were ready, the search process, and all the financial numbers involved in it. She also discusses the gentrification and colonial aspects of the home buying process, and how to reconcile owning property on indigenous land.

    History of race and property in Minneapolis

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    1 hr 20 min
  • A Deep Dive Into Disney Adults

    We’re back, y’all!

    Super sorry for ghosting you for a bit, but we are back with a brand new episode about DISNEY ADULTS!

    For this episode, we tried a new format, where one of us did research on a topic beforehand and spoke to the other about it.  We also incorporated an interview with Karen’s college friend, Audrey, to discuss her experiences with Disney.

    We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more very SOON.

    Fact-Checking the Age-Old Rumors of Walt Disney’s Dark Side

    Walt the Quasi-Nazi: The Fascist History of Disney is Still Influencing American Life

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    42 min
  • Estranged From Your Family: Part Two

    This is part two of a two-part series where Karen facilitates a conversation with Sirianna and their special guest, Janet Bauer, about their experiences being no contact/ estranged from the family that raised them.

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    26 min
  • Estranged From Your Family: Part One

    This is part one of a two-part series where Karen facilitates a conversation with Sirianna and their special guest, Janet Bauer, about their experiences being no contact/ estranged from the family that raised them. 

    DISCLAIMER: This episode mentions abuse, addiction, suicide, and eating disorders. Please listen with care. 


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    55 min
  • Overmedicated and Misdiagnosed: Sirianna’s Story

    In this episode, Sirianna tells the story about her experiences being overly- medicated and misdiagnosed as a child. This episode is the second part of a two-part series where Karen and Sirianna discuss the racial implications and lasting effects of these childhood experiences, as well as their current relationships with medication and medical providers.

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    Articles about topic:

    • Over-Medication of Psychotropic Drugs & African-American Girls in Foster Care
    • New Study Shows U.S. Government Fails to Oversee Treatment of Foster Children With Mind-Altering Drugs
    • Over-medicated and underserved
    • 47 min
    • Overmedicated and Misdiagnosed: Karen’s Story

      In this episode, Karen tells the story about her experiences being overly-medicated and misdiagnosed as a child. This episode is the first part of a two-part series where Karen and Sirianna discuss the racial implications and lasting effects of these childhood experiences, as well as their current relationships with medication.

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      Articles about topic:

      • Over-Medication of Psychotropic Drugs & African-American Girls in Foster Care
      • New Study Shows U.S. Government Fails to Oversee Treatment of Foster Children With Mind-Altering Drugs
      • Over-medicated and underserved
      • 44 min
      • Being a White Social Worker

        In this episode, Karen and Sirianna have their first guest, Nick Utter, join them to discuss Nick’s journey in becoming a social worker. This episode touches on confronting whiteness and white saviorism, deconstructing spaces built on white supremacy, and a lot of other important topics as they intersect with the field of social work.

        Disclaimer: This episode makes mention of suicide- please listen with caution.

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        Book mentioned: The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale

        45 min
      • Existing in White Spaces as Adults

        In a nod to the first ever episode Karen and Sirianna recorded together about growing up in white spaces, this episode revisits the topic. Instead of discussing the effects of being in white spaces as children, Karen and Sirianna reflect on navigating and existing within white spaces as adults.


        Growing up in white spaces episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BRHYWzsa75C4FggukGMvu?si=7686172facf54e37

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        45 min
      • Introducing…Two Much Two Loud!

        Welcome to Two Much Two Loud’s very first episode! In this episode Karen and Sirianna discuss how they know each other, the meaning behind their podcast name, and what people can expect from this brand new podcast.

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        23 min

      About Two Much Two Loud with Karen and Sirianna

      From the publisher's feed

      On this bi-weekly podcast, long-time friends Karen (28) and Sirianna (29) discuss race, saviorism, queerness, mental health, adoption, and other topics (some silly!).