What a Week

Alex and Emely breakdown the California gubernatorial recall election, aka recall Gavin Newsom and talk about Caitlyn Jenner’s run to replace him.

YouTuber Jeff Wittek has released a video series titled “Don’t Try This At Home” where he details his scary accident where he almost died and explains David Dobrik’s involvement.

Plus, condom sales in the US have increased after slumping during the pandemic, according to market research firm, IRI, which has the girls talking about what they’re most excited to do now that things are opening up.

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

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Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

For Gen Z, talking about sex isn't taboo. In fact, younger generations are getting sexual health advice from dancing gynecologists on TikTok and see underwear selfies not as vulgar or pornographic, but as empowering and coming from a place of wanting to support brands that align with their values. Gen Z is eliminating the stigma around sex before anyone else – and we're here for it!

On this week’s episode, Alex and Emely talk to UC San Diego Health's Dr. Susan Little and Akeela Benson about why it's crucial to get tested for STIs and HIV and how to easily integrate sexual health into your self-care routine. 

Want to get tested or learn more about how to implement sexual health into your self-care routine? Go here: https://www.goodtogosd.com/

UC San Diego’s Facts > Fear campaign: https://www.goodtogosd.com/factsoverfear

We are following up on the allegations surrounding David Dobrik’s YouTube videos. Since these allegations came out, several brands have cut ties with him, he stepped down from the board of Dispo, and YouTube demonetized all three of his YouTube channels for violating their creator responsibility policy. Alex and Emely talk about what the YouTube community can learn from incident.

And, James Charles admits to messaging underage boys. A look at his past allegations and controversies plus Alex and Emely talk about why it’s important we hold these YouTube stars accountable for their actions.

Resources for survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape: National Sexual Assault Hotline. Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/​ National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/​

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

In this week's episode, Alex and Emely first discuss the anti-Asian hate crime that happened this week, taking the lives of eight people, including six Asian women.

Then they discuss The Bachelor finale, Matt James' decision, Rachael Kirkconnell's apology and next season's lead of The Bachelorette.

After they discuss David Dobrik and the sexual assault allegations surrounding his Vlog Squad.

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How to Educated Yourself and Support AAPI Organizations:

⁃Report hate crimes to the FBI: https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/get-help-now

-Anti-Asian Violence Resources: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ 

⁃Support Asian American-owned restaurants

⁃Take a bystander intervention course: https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/

⁃Donate to Stop AAPI Hate: https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=14711

⁃Donate to Asian Americans Advancing Justice: https://secure.donationpay.org/aajc/

⁃Donate to the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum: https://www.napawf.org/donate

⁃Donate to AAPI Women Lead: https://www.imreadymovement.org/donate

⁃Donate to Womankind: https://www.iamwomankind.org/donate/

⁃Donate to Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/

⁃Donate to the AAPI Community Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aapi-community-fund

⁃Educate yourself

⁃Read this: What This Wave of Anti-Asian Violence Reveals About America https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/opinion/anti-asian-violence.html

⁃Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White: https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-America-Beyond-Black-White/dp/046500640X?linkCode=ogi&tag=marieclaire_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=[artid|10058.a.35866266[src|[ch|[lt|

--What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

This week, we talked all things royal family. We broke down the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview with Oprah, and all the key takeaways people couldn't stop talking about. We also discuss Princess Diana and what the royal family did to her.

Plus, we talk about mental health and how we approach self-care.

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

This week, you asked for it, and Alex and Emely broke it all down: Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila Brand. We talk about the criticisms surrounding it, including cultural appropriation.

Plus, we talk about the unprecedented storm in Texas, and how Texas Senator Ted Cruz left Texas for Cancún and blamed his daughters for his failure. 

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

In this episode, Alex and Emely break down everything you need to know about what's happening in Bachelor Nation with Chris Harrison - from his interview with Rachel Lindsay to him stepping down from the show (for one episode, btw).

Then they discuss Demi Lovato's new documentary trailer and how the media treats women who are dealing with mental health issues publicly, from Demi to Linsday Lohan and more.

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top pop culture and political stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

Happy Valentine's Day weekend!!!!!!

In this episode, Alex and Emely break down all your relationship, dating and sex advice anonymously asked by listeners. You won't want to miss this one!

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Friday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top internet culture stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

What. A. Week.

This week, Alex and Emely break down everything you need to know about the contestants and controversy surrounding Matt James' season of The Bachelor. This includes Rachael Kirkconnell's history of racism and cultural appropriation. 

They also talk the New York Times' Framing Britney Spears documentary and the #FreeBritney movement. 

~~~Our next episode will be a Valentine's Day advice special. If you need advice, ask us anything at bit.ly/wawadvice!~~~

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Monday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top internet culture stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Join our book club at bit.ly/whataweekreads

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.

This week, Alex and Emely talk allll things GameStop, Robinhood and the stock market. And since they aren't finance experts by any means, they bring in one: their friend Fonze Barajas. He breaks down in simple terms everything you need to know about what happened this week.

What a Week is a weekly podcast and YouTube series made by zillennials, for zillennials. (The cusp between gen z and millennials. We’re confused too!!!) 

Every Monday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top internet culture stories everyone needs to know before starting their week. 

Follow us on Instagram at @whataweekshow, on Twitter at @whataweekshow_ and on our YouTube!

Please leave us a review if you liked this episode! ✨

Our music was made by the talented Antonio Gierwielaniec, who you can find on Spotify here.