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“The Actors’ Strike Won’t Stop These Films and TV Shows From Shooting,” Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone
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“Emmy Awards Rescheduled to Jan. 15 Due to Hollywood Strikes,”...2023-09-0451 min
Double CuzziesHot Cuz On A Stick The cuzzies catch up after several months away from doing the pod together and reminisce on the past glory of mall culture.2023-07-2750 min
Double CuzziesSlowing Down In the season 2 (maybe series?) finale, the cuzzies reflect on the role the pod has played in their lives the past year and discuss how they're feeling about it now.2022-12-0132 minDouble CuzziesInvisible Work - Fake AdWho run the world?2022-10-2701 min
The Lethal ListE166: HomeTRACKLIST:
1. Timewave Zero - The Comet Is Coming [@thecometiscoming]
2. Home Is ___ - Elle Shimada [@elleshimada]
3. Unbelievable Dream - Laura Mvula [@lauramvula]
4. Lift - Kalia Vandever [@kalia-vandever]
5. Hola' Hovito - JAY-Z
6. Bocón (feat. Luzmira Zerpa) [Orestes Gomez Remix] - Raúl Monsalve y los Forajidos [@raulmonsalveylosforajidos]
7. Dide O - Kokoroko [@kokoroko-music]
8. Many Ways (feat. Wizkid) - BNXN fka Buju [@bnxnfkabuju]
9. (Baby I Don’t Know) What You Want - Jacques Greene [@jacquesgreene]
10. The Other Lover (feat. Moses Sumney) [Little Dragon Vocal Celebration Mix] - Little Dragon [@littledragon]
11. The Weekend - SZA [@szababy2]
12. Hennessy - Bartees Strange [@bartsfruit]
13. Can You Do It f...2022-10-242h 00
Books and BobaOctober 2022 Book NewsOn this episode, we highlight the latest book and publishing news in Asian American literature for our October 2022 mid-month check-in, including checking in on some bookstore drama and unionizing in the publishing world.New books and authors mentioned in our publishing news:Homeseeking by Karissa ChenRed by Cherry ZongProdigy by Cyrena Lee; illust by Julia KuoThe Magic Lunch Box by Hanna Kim; illust by Emily PaikMy Mama Is a Work of Art by Hana AcabadoThe Healers of Harlem: The Lost History of the Black Women Medical Pioneers in America's First Desegregated City Hospital by Nina ChhitaThe...2022-10-2158 minDouble CuzziesOlive Garden Credit Card - Fake AdJust like nonna would make 2022-10-2001 minDouble CuzziesQ4'22 Quarterly Adulting Review Oops! The cuzzies did it again, that thing where they say they're not going to talk about just their jobs and then they spend an hour talking about their jobs. Sorry!This episode Kalia and Emily talk about why they are both in different jobs since their world famous "One of Us Quits!" episode 4 in season 1 and how they're feeling about the concepts of work and life..2022-10-201h 05Double CuzziesSkarsgård Scars Guard - Fake AdFor your emotions2022-10-1400 min
EMDB TVTerrace House - Opening New Doors, Part 1 Episode 1 [Watch Along]Konbanwa!Em mixes up the format in this episode and does a rewatch of the show Terrace House - Opening New Doors [Part 1, Episode 1] with her double cousin, Kalia.If you haven't watched Terrace House before, now's the perfect time to listen to EMDB TV podcast -Sugoooooiiiii and then jump into it with this watch along!2022-10-1344 minDouble CuzziesBooty StandardsWhat is booty? What do you think is bootyful?This week, the cousins talk about what shaped their sense of beauty growing up, how that impacted them as adults, and how they feel about their beautiful beach bods now.2022-10-1351 min
EMDB TVSugoooooiiiii! [Terrace House]CW: mentions of suicide, bullyingIt's a Double Cuzzies/EMDB TV Podcast crossover episode! For this very special episode, double cousins Emily and Kalia talk about TV and what shows they can't get out of their brains, then do a deep dive discussion on one of their favorite series: Terrace House2022-10-061h 05
Double CuzziesSugoooooiiiii! CW: mentions of suicide, bullyingIt's a Double Cuzzies/EMDB TV Podcast crossover episode! For this very special episode, double cousins Emily and Kalia talk about TV and what shows they can't get out of their brains, then do a deep dive discussion on one of their favorite series: Terrace House2022-10-061h 05Double CuzziesDumpster Dive Bar - Fake Ad Take a dive into flavor2022-10-0601 minDouble CuzziesScarredStrap in for a wild episode! This week the cuzzies talk about things that have scarred them over their lives, emotionally and/or physically. What could possibly go wrong?2022-09-291h 13Double CuzziesWe Back!The cuzzies are back for S2! Reuniting for their first episode after a summer break, the cuzzies catch up with each other, reflect on S1, and bring back a fan favorite segment.2022-09-221h 04
Stories from the Ashes Podcast017 Favorite Autumn Books & 9/11 Stories That Make Ambre CryFind a free literary database containing books we’ve discussed on the podcast here.Links on our website are often affiliate links- they don’t cost you any extra to use but they greatly help support the costs of running this site. Thank you- we truly appreciate it! Featured books in this episode:Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear by N. M. Bodecker, illustrated by Erik BlegvadTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeWuthering Heights by Emily BronteAnn Radcliffe as a recommended gothic author...2022-09-0554 minDouble CuzziesBlack Mirror - Fake AdIs this a simulation?2022-07-2801 minDouble CuzziesBlind Is Love - Fake Ad AV 360 biaaatch2022-07-2101 minDouble CuzziesAm I Gay? - Fake Ad This Fall. On Peacock2022-07-1401 minDouble CuzziesFlavortown Freeze - Fake Ad A bump of powdered sugar2022-07-0700 minDouble CuzziesDisney On Ice - Fake AdOur wokest season yet2022-06-3001 minDouble CuzziesAsk Jeeves - Fake AdHow old is Stellan Skarsgård?2022-06-2301 minDouble CuzziesSports! - Fake AdProfessional sports are back, baby2022-06-1601 minDouble CuzziesCourtesy Flush - PSAWhen one flush isn't enough2022-06-0900 minDouble CuzziesAsians AgingThe cousins talk about aging, when they realized their bodies were inevitably deteriorating with time, how they take care of themselves now, and, examples of aging self care in their family2022-06-0255 minDouble CuzziesCrack Cocaine - PSA I'm not really sure where you go to get it, but you can probably find it pretty easily2022-06-0201 minDouble CuzziesThese Asians' History Month - Part 4, What's In A Name?To conclude their Asian History Month programming, the cousins discuss what it’s like growing up with names that people commonly mispronounce, their thoughts on the meaning and importance of names and their family’s relationship with names2022-05-2654 minDouble CuzziesBag Bag - Fake AdFor when new bags aren't a thing anymore2022-05-2601 minDouble CuzziesStill Just F*king Water - Fake AdA product our family's been using for generations2022-05-2601 minDouble CuzziesSkarsgård Guard - Fake Ad It's called an A-ring2022-05-1901 min
Double CuzziesThis Asian's History Month - Part 3, Emily Interviews Her Parents It's a parent trap! Emily talks with both of her parents about life, family, and why Kumon works to a certain extent2022-05-1934 min
Double CuzziesThis Asian's History Month - Part 2, Emily Interviews Her DadEmily sits down with her dad to talk about their family's history, what childhood in Arizona was like being American Born Chinese, and to reflect on their similarities2022-05-1251 minDouble CuzziesSticker Notebook - Fake Ad Gone are the days of wasting away a good sticker's potential2022-05-1201 min
Double CuzziesThis Asian's History Month - Part 1, Emily Interviews Her Mom Emily talks with her mom while she makes dinner and asks her about her childhood in Malaysia, how she learned to be a grown up, and why she's such an amazing cook.2022-05-0637 minDouble CuzziesOedipus Arrangements - Fake AdIt's a Mother's Day special release! 2022-05-0501 minDouble CuzziesF*king Water - Fake Ad Anywhere you get your water2022-05-0501 min
Double CuzziesEverything Everywhere All At OnceWe have a special guest! This week the cousins welcome BroCuz Michael to discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once. Go see it, multiple times, then listen to this episode, because there are SpOiLeRs and because it’s a fantastic film in general!2022-05-0557 minDouble CuzziesDonkey Sauce - Fake AdThe purse sized squeeze bottle that started it all2022-04-2801 minDouble CuzziesIt's Called Fashun Double Cuzzies, but make it fashion. The cousins talk about their senses of fashion as kids and adults, how they view fashion now, and come to a very startling realization about what humans and clothes really are.2022-04-281h 00Double CuzziesHead On - Fake Ad Introspection is hard2022-04-2100 minDouble CuzziesSo You Wanna Start A Podcast?It’s time for our Quarterly Adulting Review! The cousins talk about their experience creating this podcast, how it has changed the way they think about themselves, their relationship with each other and family/friends while reflecting on feedback and words that listeners have shared.2022-04-2155 minDouble CuzziesWhere In The World Is...Double Cuzzies?Where was Kalia? Where is she going now? Where did the cousins’ rhythm and flow go? The cousins talk about childhood memories of travel, how that influenced their interest in travel growing up and their experiences of travel for werk vs plezzure2022-04-141h 20Double CuzziesTurning Red Piggybacking on their Disney episode (if you haven't listened to it, go listen!), and by request of a couple of their listeners, the cousins talk about Disney's "Turning Red"2022-04-0729 min
Double CuzziesIs Disney Doing The Work?The cousins discuss their relationship with Disney as kids and now and the evolution of themes presented in Disney movies and how they see their own journeys of self discovery and development reflected.2022-03-311h 02Double CuzziesAsians Seeking AsianThe cousins talk about their different experiences and interest levels in seeking out more of their Asian culture growing up.2022-03-2400 minDouble CuzziesAre You Competitive? (aka GO SPORTS!)The cousins talk about who is more competitive (Emily wins) and their relationship with athletics and sports as kids and adults2022-03-1754 minDouble CuzziesWhatcha Eatin?The cousins talk about the importance of food in the family, how it’s linked to memories and creating bonds, and how they incorporate food into their adult lives.2022-03-101h 03Double CuzziesHow's Your Pandemic Going? (A 2 year retrospective)Two years into the pandemic, the cousins reflect on events, life changes and silver linings among this weird, weird time.2022-03-031h 02Double CuzziesAre We Hoarders? (Asian Frugality X Contemporary Consumerism)The cousins discuss frugal habits, how they were informed by family examples and what they think of them now balanced with today’s ease of consumerism and how they think about buying and using things presently. Digressions include a lot of discussion on cleaning habits.2022-02-2437 minDouble CuzziesWhat's Your Reality?The cousins discuss the impact of social media, tech and algorithms on their ability to filter their realities for better or worse. Digressions include the perfect age for a man and the double cuzzie psychic connection. And! The Cuzzies have launched a Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/doublecuzzies to support and find out how to get a hand-written haiku, just for you!2022-02-1746 minDouble CuzziesOne Of Us Quit!The cousins take a detour from their originally planned topics to discuss one of them quitting her job! Tune in to find out which cousin2022-02-1038 minDouble CuzziesWhat Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?The cousins spiral about the pressures to have a career and being defined by work and then discuss what they’re doing to rethink what’s important to them. One cousin even finds a new career goal during the discussion2022-02-0341 minDouble CuzziesWhere Are You From? The cousins introduce themselves further and spiral about where they grew up, where they live now, and how they interact with their worlds2022-01-2732 min
Double CuzziesWhy Are We Doing This To Ourselves?The cousins introduce themselves, define their double cousinhood, talk about the catalyst for the pod and topics they will spiral about2022-01-2027 min
ComedyBroke AF / Butt Plugs by Get Wrecked | The Game Show PodcastTwitter: @getwreckedcastInstagram/TikTok: @getwreckedpodcast @ericmmyrick @kourtneybellllPlayers: Aaron Jung (@aaronjofficial), Kalia (@gingerjuice), Sophie (@sophiemadorsky), Izzy Rocha (@izzybizzyspider), Marina, Emily (@shes_here_for_it)~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InAll content is legally licensed from the original creator. Thank you to Get Wrecked for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comCheck out Indie Drop-In Networks other showsTrue Crime - http://www.dummies.fan/truecrimeScary Time - http://www.dummies.fan/scarytimeHelp Indie Drop-In support indie...2021-07-2651 min
Real SportsTalk by Neeraj KaliaNBA Recap ( May 3 2021) & Kristin Lock and Emily Curtis in MLB & Aaron Rodgers Criticism by BradshawIn this episode I highlight the Knicks clinching winning season after 8 years , Lakers winning over Denver , the impact Westbrook continues to have with Wizards and how the Atlanta Hawks continue to get hot at the right time . J then talk about two women in MLB that are having great journey so far in careers and then I address Terry Bradshaw Hall of Fame QB of the Steelers and his comments on the situation with Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay2021-05-0436 min
AudioThrustHeart's Thief by Emily L. ByrneThis month's patron-funded story is "Heart's Thief" by Emily L. Byrne, narrated by Lauren B. Harris. Welcome to our newest patron, Cleo! Call the voicemail line at (571)297-3325 Ashara slipped through the window, pulling her hook and rope in behind her. The gesture came so easily it was as if she hadn’t just had to climb the wall and pick the lock. All around her, the room was still and dark as an abyss and the night breeze sent a light shiver over her exposed arms. She wondered why she sensed no gu...2021-03-1333 min
The Big Boo CastThe Big Boo Cast, Episode 206This week was a real home run as far as our technical prowess, because something extra bizarre happened with my sound file the first time we recorded - so we had to re-record two days later.
We're just trying to stay on brand with 2020, apparently.
So what we have here is a barely-edited episode (which is why it's a little longer than normal) - just edited enough to put the ads in their appropriate places - and you'll have to trust that we did our best to stay enthusiastic even though what we would have re...2020-10-151h 08