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Chloe & Jake's Identity CrisisPolitics 101 - "Everything means nothing"Why should anyone care about politics? Two months on from the Australian federal election, Chloe and Jake dive head-first into a topic that impacts everything in our lives, destroying Hamilton and explaining how to start a revolution along the way.Heads up! This episode touches on some topics that may be triggering for some listeners. If this episode isn't for you, that's okay! Take it easy, and we'll be back with a fun one next week.Follow the podcast on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Chloe & Jake's Identity Crisis2022-07-2132 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisPressure to Party - "Supercoach, that's where singles go to meet"This week, Jake condemns a local go-karting track and loses a Netflix endorsement deal. Meanwhile, Chloe invents the word "enstremely", admits her love for AFL, and reveals her ultimate party theme - cementing her place as this podcast's resident party animal.Follow the podcast on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Chloe & Jake's Identity CrisisTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1431 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisReunions - "Nobody knows what they're doing"Forever the people in the corner of the room at the party, Chloe and Jake are finally back in the same room! In this episode, Chloe spills Chinese food all over herself, Jake gets a new job, and the pair unpack what we gain from high school reunions.Follow the podcast on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Chloe & Jake's Identity CrisisTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0841 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisSeason 3 Trailer - New year, new season, new name!New year, new season, new name! Chloe McGillivray and Jake Stevens return with more of life’s crises and conundrums, exploring who we are and what it means to be born on the cusp of a new millennium.Full new episodes of Chloe & Jake's Identity Crisis are dropping Fridays, from July 8th. Subscribe now right here, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Follow the podcast on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Chloe & Jake's Identity CrisisTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2022-07-0201 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisTikTok Is The Most Important Thing In The WorldAn impossible task for the last bonus episode of the season: Jake, a TikTok sceptic, is forced to embrace an app he refuses to use. But will his better judgement cloud his ability to convince Chloe that the social media platform is the most important thing in the world?Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1412 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisDesigning The Perfect? HumanIn the season finale, Chloe and Jake come full circle to tackle the Human Design System. Is it a pseudoscience? Yes. Is it used by some seedy organisations? Also yes. But is there some hidden truth to the concept? Well, it's complicated…Further reading'Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes' — a 2007 report from the Pew Research Centre that supersedes the 2000 research mentioned in this podcast: https://www.pewforum.org/2007/12/18/science-in-america-religious-belief-and-public-attitudes/"Why your zodiac sign is probably wrong" in The Conversation, 25 January 2020: https://theconversation.com/why-your-zodiac-sign-is-probably-wrong-128818"Is Astrology Real? Here...2021-11-1143 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisMukbangs Are The Most Important Thing In The WorldChloe has ten minutes to delve into the world of mukbangs and the ethics of content creation. Will she convince Jake that mukbangs are the most important thing in the world?Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0712 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisA Pick-N-Mix Ramble-A-ThonFour topics, 40 minutes. How succinctly can Chloe and Jake discuss tattoos, take popularity down a peg, delve into the 'teen girl paradox', and reflect on TikTok and Vine?Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0340 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisSprinkles Are The Most Important Thing In The WorldJake has ten minutes to bring Chloe up to speed on Sprinklegate, but can he convince her that sprinkles are indeed the most important thing in the world?Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2412 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisBeing Sober in Your TwentiesAs more and more young Australians turn to sobriety, Chloe and Jake explore the strange world of choosing not to drink in Australia.If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.Lifeline - 13 11 14Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300 222 222DrinkWise - Resources for alcohol education and supportFollow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-10-2035 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisAliens Are The Most Important Thing In The WorldWelcome to a new game on the Identity Crisis Collective Podcast! Each week, one of us has to convince you that something is The Most Important Thing In The World. This week, will Jake put aside his cynicism and embrace a world of aliens?Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1712 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisMoving Out of Home + An Announcement!While we struggle to afford moving out of home, is moving out actually all that it's cracked up to be? Plus, an announcement about the future of the podcast… Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1626 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisWhy Can't We Separate Art from the Artist?Last week we shared many of our favourite memories from our childhood, but the past is not just golden. So, why are so many notable people from our past so terrible, and what can we do about it? Spoiler alert: not a lot.Content warning: this podcast discusses assault, and contains mentions of domestic violence and r*pe, in the context of music and entertainment.If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.Lifeline - 13 11 14Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800Beyondblue - 1300 22 46361800RESPECT - 1800 737 7322021-10-0642 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisOnly 2000s Kids Will Remember ThisChloe & Jake revisit the golden age of children's television, love calculators and celebrity appearances at Highpoint, in an episode filled with 90s and 00s nostalgia.Further listeningThe theme tune to Silversun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nZy2GQpXi4Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis CollectiveTwitter: @chloejakepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2942 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisEmergency WTF Is Going On?!?!?! PodcastBit of a rough week, hey? Let's chat about it.Further reading"Earthquakes down under: a rare but real hazard" in The Conversation, 16 February 2015: https://theconversation.com/earthquakes-down-under-a-rare-but-real-hazard-37630"Mysterious volcanoes – in your backyard!" from the University of Melbourne, 10 August 2016: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/sciencecommunication/2016/08/10/mysterious-volcanoes-in-your-backyard/"Inside the insurrection: Why construction workers took to the street" in The Age, 21 September 2021: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/inside-the-insurrection-why-construction-workers-took-to-the-street-20210921-p58tiy.htmlFollow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepodFacebook: Identity Crisis Collective...2021-09-2330 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisNo, I'm Not OkayIn recognition of RUOK? Day, Chloe and Jake have a candid conversation about mental health. How do we better support our communities when not everyone is able to talk? What barriers exist to accessing support services? And what do you do when someone asks if you're okay - but you're not?Further reading'Fragmented services, long wait times and inadequate training prevents high-quality mental health care for children, clinicians say' — a 2021 study from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute: https://www.mcri.edu.au/news/fragmented-services-long-wait-times-and-inadequate-training-prevents-high-quality-mental-healthContent warning: This podcast discusses mental he...2021-09-0857 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisChloe's Guide to the Internet, Part 2The pair return to Chloe's list of terrible people on the internet, take toddlers down a peg and wonder what might happen if content creators aren't better regulated.Content warning: This podcast briefly mentions r*pe and misogyny in the context of YouTube content creation.If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.Lifeline - 13 11 14Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800Beyondblue - 1300 22 46361800RESPECT - 1800 737 732Safe Steps - 1800 015 188Follow the show on social media!Instagram: @chloejakepod...2021-09-0120 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisChloe's Guide to the Internet, Part 1Chloe attempts to address one of Jake's fatal flaws: his lack of appreciation for YouTube drama. In part 1 of what will surely develop into hours of content, the pair begin to unpack what has been described by some (read: Chloe) as the Frenemies Cinematic Universe (FCU).Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health in the context of YouTube and content creation.If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.Lifeline - 13 11 14Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636Follow the show on social...2021-08-2529 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisPart-Time Veganism and The Art of Not Being AnnoyingDoes going vegan one day a week make a difference? Why has Jake, a committed meat-eater, found himself caught in the middle of multiple animal rights protests? Should you ignore your diet to avoid being judged? Chloe and Jake are joined by special guest and sometimes vegetarian Xanthe to unpack the politics of animal consumption.Further reading'Rise in vegetarianism not halting the march of obesity' — 2019 research from Roy Morgan: https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/7944-vegetarianism-in-2018-april-2018-201904120608"Vegans rising: Australia second in the world for veganism as Gen Z snubs lab-grown me...2021-08-1828 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisCapricorn Sun, Aquarius Moon, New Season RisingIn the four and a half years since Chloe and Jake graduated high school, an estimated 85% of their conversations have invoked some connection to astrology. In just one podcast episode, can Capricorn sun, Aquarius moon and rising Chloe convince sceptic Jake that the stars really are in alignment?Further reading'Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes' — a 2007 report from the Pew Research Centre that supersedes the 2000 research mentioned in this podcast: https://www.pewforum.org/2007/12/18/science-in-america-religious-belief-and-public-attitudes/"Why your zodiac sign is probably wrong" in The Conversation, 25 January 2020: https://theconversation.com/wh...2021-08-1132 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisNew Years, Resolutions & Personality TestsHappy New Year! In the final episode of our pilot season, Chloe and Jake take a personality test, follow through on their New Years' resolutions, and answer your questions. Plus: winning scratchies and partying hard at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-0128 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisChristmas, Giving & ReceivingIt's Christmas, though if you need a podcast to tell you this then it's probably not something you actually enjoy. What does Christmas mean to you? Is it wrong to say "Happy Holidays"? Plus: Chloe declares war on seafood, and Jake worships the humble barbeque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2430 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisDisney, Brands & Corporate EthicsPut on your non-specific mouse ears, as Chloe and Jake dissect one of the world's most contentious corporations. Are you loyal to a corporation like Disney? Is it possible for a corporation to be ethical? And what would it take to change your view of your favourite brand? Plus: Jake has a breakdown, and Chloe takes a new pair of shoes for a run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2027 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisFeminism, Traffic Lights & RepresentationThis week we tackle one of Chloe's favourite topics: feminism. Why do people choose to identify (or to not identify) with the movement? What does it mean to our listeners? And does contemporary feminism exclude men from social change? Plus: traffic lights, manspreading, and Jake's loose interpretation of Marxist theory.Content warning: This episode discusses mental health and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1027 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisInfluencers, Authenticity & Apology VideosWhat makes someone an influencer? Do you consume any content made by influencers? And are there any good things about them? Plus: Chloe has some internet celebrities to name-drop, and Jake apologises for a heinous crime.Recommended viewing:Why The End of Jenna Marbles Is The End of Authenticity - Psych IRL (YouTube): https://youtu.be/S4GR1wd4H4U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-0327 minChloe & Jake's Identity CrisisPandemics, Picking Sides & The End of the WorldThis week, we're dealing with the elephant in the room. Did you feel forced to 'pick a side' during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do you feel about returning to 'normal'? And would you survive the apocalypse? Chloe and Jake have questions, and you have answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-2737 min