What a Week

What a Week

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What a Week episodes

  • Love Island & Bachelor Breakups, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo Drama Continues
    This week, Alex and Emely talk all things reality television breakups. Yes, this includes The Bachelorette's Clare and Dale, plus Love Island's Justine and Caleb, and Cely and Johnny.
    There's new developments in the drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo love triangle drama, and they break down the latest: Sabrina Carpenter's song!!!
    Plus, they breakdown the Biden-Harris administration inauguration, the Bernie meme 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 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.
    37 min
  • Kimye divorce rumors and improving your mental health in 2021
    This week, Alex and Emely talk all things Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their separation. Kardashian expert Emely breaks down everything you need to know. They also discuss Donald Trump being suspended from Facebook, Twitter, PINTEREST and more, and discuss what this means for the future of social media.
    They're joined by Myra and Donika from the Black Womxn Healing Podcast to discuss ways to improve your mental health in 2021, especially with everything going on in the news. You can find links to their podcast and work at their Instagram at @bwh_pod.
    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.
    32 min
  • a Washington D.C. resident on the pro-Trump Capitol insurrection
    What a fucking week.
    This week, Alex and Emely breakdown everything that happened so far in 2021, from the Georgia senate run-off elections to the insurrection at the Capitol.
    They're joined by Jake Henry, a digital strategist at All On The Line and a Washington D.C. resident. He described what it was like in D.C. during and following the attempted coup.
    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.
    17 min
  • what it's like to get the COVID-19 vaccine
    This week, Alex and Emely speak with Will Fritz, a journalist who participated in the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial. He discusses the process he went through, the side effects he experienced and how he feels now.
    Then, Alex and Emely discuss their favorite stories of 2020! Plus, they share your best news of the year. 
    We'll see you in 2021! 💖
    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. 
    Support us on Patreon here.
    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.
    25 min
  • talking Selena: The Series with SDSU Selena professor Dr. Nate Rodriguez
    This week, Alex and Emely talk all things Selena Quintanilla and the new Netflix series, Selena: The Series, with Dr. Nate Rodriguez. Dr. Nate is a Media Studies professor at San Diego State University, and he teaches a class about Selena. 
    He discusses his work at SDSU, Selena's impact and legacy, and what the Netflix series did right and wrong when it comes to Selena's story.
    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.
    37 min
  • Elliot Page’s impact and the importance of representation in media
    This week, Alex and Emely talk about Elliot Page announcing he's transgender. To discuss this, they're joined by a guest, Trans Advocating Therapist and Educator, Van Ethan Levy! Van talks about the importance of representation in media, the impact public figures coming out has on the trans community and more.
    Van's goal with their work is to help provide education to create safer and more affirming spaces. They're also the author of an interactive book called Exploring My Identity(ies).
    You can find more of Van's work here:
    Van's Facebook page: facebook.com/vanethanlevy 
    Van's book
    About Van and links to their work
    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.
    18 min
  • Jake Paul thinks COVID-19 is a hoax for some reason
    This week, Alex and Emely discuss the Daily Beast's interview with Jake Paul, where he claimed COVID-19 is a hoax and 98 percent of news is fake. Please keep in mind, this news broke the same week we hit 200,000 daily cases of coronavirus in the United States.
    They also talk about Meghan Markle's New York Times op-ed where she revealed she had a miscarriage and opened up about the importance of checking in on each other. Plus, they discuss Twitter-viral friends Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton's Thanksgiving celebration in honor of her late husband Lonnie.
    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 news and pop 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.
    24 min
  • let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccine
    This week, Alex and Emely discuss the rising cases of coronavirus in the United States. They breakdown everything you need to know about the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine, and when we could see this pandemic come to an end.
    Plus, they discuss the latest news about Princess Diana and analyze the drama between Charli D'Amelio, Dixie D'Amelio, James Charles and Trisha Paytas that Twitter couldn't stop talking about.
    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 news and pop 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.
    29 min
  • election 2020 wrap up: what you need to know
    Okay, seriously... What a WEEK!
    This week, Alex and Emely wrap up the 2020 Election results. From Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win, to California proposition results, to people who broke barriers across the United States, they break it all down.
    Plus, they discuss what's next now that Joe Biden is the President-elect and Donald Trump will no longer be in office.
    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 news and pop 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.
    23 min
  • Why do we have the Electoral College?
    This week, Alex and Emely break down the Electoral College: what it is, why it was created, and the reason we still have it more than 230 years later.
    Leading up to the top story, they discuss Ariana Grande's new album positions, Kim Kardashian's hologram and birthday vacation, the Dodgers' win 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 Monday morning Alex and Emely will discuss the top news and pop 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.
    36 min

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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!!!)