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Interesting HumansSpecial Episode: 2020 WrappedIn this very special episode, Bibi and Sarah make Interesting Humans history by having a recorded conversation without a guest in the mix!Follow your two favorite hosts down memory lane as they unpack the planning, beginnings and making of the podcast. Each episode to date is also examined for the gems they contain.After a truly eventful and unprecedented year - anyone else feel like the word "unprecedented" really blew up in 2020? - it was chicken soup for the soul to look back and see how far we've come.Here's to a kinder 2021, interesting humans!...2021-01-051h 25Interesting HumansJulia Bennett Chan & Caroline Leung: That Takes OvariesOn this episode, Julia and Caroline join Bibi and Sarah for a witty, truthful and thought-provoking conversation that takes us through their lives, journeys, work and the life-altering decisions they've made to get them where they are today.These two proudly Chinese-Canadian women lead with purpose and bring a breath of fresh air to every situation while remaining funny and extremely conversational. This is evident in spades in the incredible podcast they host together, the Not Nice Podcast.The episode covers a wide range of subjects from racism to bowel-movements, and you're just going to have...2020-12-081h 43
Not NiceEpisode 27: Aerodynamic Pussy and Other Adventures in Admiring WomenJulia and Caroline may already be back from Amsterdam, but this episode is a throwback to our pre-trip curiosities. Apologies for confusing Dutch sex shows with Thai ones. Very different value propositions.
This episode is all about IDOLS: Who inspires us? Is it better to stalk them, or hold them at arms’ length? And how do we reconcile this movement of self care and acceptance in these increasingly superficial, visually driven times?
We also talk about our job history. Shoutout to anyone who’s ever signed our paycheques.
Read the piece on WeightWatchers here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/02/magazine/weight-watchers-oprah-losing-it-in-the-anti-dieting-age.html...2017-10-021h 28Not NiceEpisode 26: There's Nothing Like a Big Nipple to Repel MeEpisode 26: There's Nothing Like a Big Nipple to Repel Me by Julia Chan & Caroline Leung2017-08-261h 08Not NiceEpisode 17: Pecs in Morocco (ft. Will Jivcoff)Episode 17: Pecs in Morocco (ft. Will Jivcoff) by Julia Chan & Caroline Leung2017-08-2258 minNot NiceEpisode 25: We Got Drunk Because of Girls TripGreetings! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drink wine with us on a rainy July evening? Look no further than this episode.
We discuss GIRLS TRIP, the blockbuster that inspired us to have a wild night of our own—and features a grapefruit-aided blow job trick that we are both debunking and endorsing. We also talk about HERPES and how to properly ask the new guy/girl you’re fucking for a doctor’s note before (ahem) diving in. Oh, and our dream podcast guests.
WRITE TO US with your relationship questions at notnicepodcast@gmail.com! Love you, sta...2017-07-271h 24Not NiceEpisode 24: The One Where We Shit on Ross from FriendsThis week we’re back with a conversation between we, ourselves, and us. We talk mainly about Friends, taking extra care to shit all over Ross’ character.
We also [informally] discuss the economics behind tipping in restaurants, and how wait staff tend to think Julia is a c-word because she never smiles... among other things. Enjoy!2017-07-181h 08Not NiceEpisode 23: White Man Walking Part 2 (ft. Lance Stewart)Episode 23: White Man Walking Part 2 (ft. Lance Stewart) by Julia Chan & Caroline Leung2017-06-091h 40
Not NiceEpisode 22: White Power Is One Helluva DrugHELLO! Julia and Caroline are back this week with both deep thoughts and shallow observations. ‘Cause we’re multifaceted individuals with a lot of feelings. (Aren’t we all.)
If you haven’t seen GET OUT, we recommend you skip the first half of this episode. Spoilers aplenty. But if you’ve seen it, we talk about Alison Williams’ casting, meeting significant others’ parents, and the various Easter eggs you’ll find upon a second viewing. We also discuss ASTROLOGY. Was March the kinky month it was supposed to be for Geminis? Did this Sagittarius work as much as her horoscope predic...2017-03-191h 39Not NiceEpisode 20: 21st Century Belle & JasmineBefore we begin: Okay. The Patriots won. Enough with the shitty analogies to the election.
THIS WEEK, Julia and Caroline get nostalgic. We talk about favourite childhood movies and why Aladdin is the best Disney prince. We also discuss the Women's March and how tech and public policy could both benefit from the modern protest.2017-02-0655 minNot NiceEpisode 19: Is That Racist?This week on Not Nice we talk about being special Asian snowflakes, a world where:
•You have great hair, but no eyebrows
•You must always explain why your English is so good
•Everyone seems to already know what sex with you is like, regardless of whether or not they’ve actually fucked you
Additionally, we discuss hypocrisy in the appropriation debate, why the artifice of Asian beauty is so goddamn intriguing, and OTHER THINGZ.
It’s inauguration day. Give us a break. TGIF, and see you all in the resistance.2017-01-2049 minNot NiceEpisode 18: We Both Have Mics NowNew year, new season, new... EPISODE! Oh, and new mics. We both have mics now. Can you hear us? Because we sure heard you on the volume of our voices. Thank you. No, really.
Julia and Caroline talk about their New Year's eves, provide an opinion on New Year's resolutions (like everyone, we think they're dumb, but made them anyway), and MARIAH.
To hopefully signify better things for 2017, we end the episode on a high note. Because while 2016 was terrible for us collectively, there were several personal highlights for both of us. Including this podcast.
P.S. A shoutout for...2017-01-0938 min
Not NiceEpisode 16: All Men Need to Get FuckedWe’re back this week with a BUFFET of ~content~. There is admittedly nothing cohesive about this episode, but like dinner at the Mandarin, that’s the most delightful part.
Julia and Caroline answer a few of their favourite r/AskReddits, discuss #pizzagate, and reenact Tom Ford’s infamous GQ interview. You know, the one where he says to understand women, all men should be fucked. Do we agree? Listen to find out.2016-12-081h 14
Not NiceEpisode 15: White Man Walking Part 1 (ft. Lance Stewart)This week we’re featuring a guest from the most misunderstood, antagonized, and helplessly confused demographic of all — the white male!
JK. Our friend Lance Stewart is indeed a white man, but as a sociologist, wokeness is a professional responsibility. In the first half of this two-parter, we talk about the ethics of online piracy, HBO’s slow descent into obsoleteness, and what your TA is really thinking when you don’t show up to class.
Bless you all for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe + leave reviews. Even if you hate us. We love combative criticism.2016-11-2452 min
Not NiceEpisode 14: The Disunited States of TrumpericaHere we go. In Trump’s America.
Was the the media’s thirst? Maybe.
Was it the futile fantastical fallacy that is the American I-Am-An-Exceptionalist Dream? Absolutely.
Was it because America hates women? *laughs maniacally*
We are sad and angry, but we try to unpack how this could have happened.2016-11-1744 minNot NiceEpisode 13: Merry Christmas, Pussy (ft. Rachelle Esguerra)It’s our first female guest! This episode we welcome our wise and beautiful friend Rachelle Esguerra to go deep. (That’s what she said.)
Because it’s peak cuffing season, we promise many useful takeaways regarding dating — from the proper way to sext, to the differences between dating men vs. dating women, to the very real discomfort of female jealousy.
Songz used:
Fell In Love With A Girl - The White Stripes
Careless Whisper - George Michael
Deceptacon - Le Tigre
You've Got a Friend In Me - Randy Newman
Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above - CSS
Te...2016-11-071h 25
Not NiceEpisode 12: Do(n't) SpeakWe're back this week with a mini episode about... censorship? Being yourself? The shameless airing of dirty laundry? Being emotional harlots?
Whatever position you have on how freely we should express ourselves online, we hope you enjoy.2016-11-0130 min
Not NiceEpisode 11: Hate the Game, Not the PlayaIt’s late October and we’re officially into the holiday season — aka a time of extreme money-spending and sartorial extravagance.
In the spirit of C.R.E.A.M., Julia dives into her sugar mommy past and Caroline comes to terms with being a spoiled brat. We also talk about the ethics of fashion, femininity, and fartfaces who can’t reconcile a woman’s right to dress as she pleases with her right to… you know, use her brain.
Songz used:
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
As Long As I've Got You - The Charmels
Money - Pink Floyd2016-10-241h 10
Not NiceEpisode 10: To Say I Do, or Not?This week we talk about marriage. Take a listen.
Songz used:
Kissing the Lipless - The Shins
So What? - Die Antwoord
No Children - The Mountain Goats2016-10-131h 30
Not NiceEpisode 9: Parental Discretion is AdvisedThis week is all about mental health. We talk about our respective ~journeys~ in overcoming depression, eating disorders and drug abuse.... which to be honest is still ongoing. We also reminisce about the emo wave that represented a sort of informal constitution for the socially rejected and sad youth of the early 2000s.
Songz used:
Obvious Child - Paul Simon
The French Song - UBT
Do You Believe in Magic? - The Lovin' Spoonful
That Thing You Do! - The Wonders2016-10-022h 02
Not NiceEpisode 7: Eat Pray Love (ft. Jordan Clarke)We are back on our regular podcasting schedule - sorry for the hiatus. This week we have our dear friend Jordan Clarke on to discuss his past year of travel through Southeast Asia and Europe, which he did alongside his girlfriend Amie.
Jordan is a super neat guy; he's originally from Victoria, B.C., and has since found his roots in both Vancouver in Toronto. We were lucky to catch him on his last night in the city—sadly, Jordan is abandoning us for scenic Vancouver (we don't entirely blame him).
Songz used:
This Must Be the Place - Talking He...2016-09-011h 44
Not NiceEpisode 6: Identity CrisisWe have a new guest: our new microphone! It was our first time using it so the sound is slightly inconsistent/weak in some instances… we took for granted that it could pick up our voices from far-ish away.
Songz used:
It's Oh So Quiet - Bjork
Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
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Not NiceEpisode 5: Stripping to Radiohead (ft. Roger Dario)We have Roger Dario over, a Toronto-based graphic designer, art director, and longtime friend to talk about how he prefers living in Toronto to Vancouver, B.C. (his hometown), soundboards, MRAs, personality tests, and what makes Montreal such a special city.
Where to find Roger:
Instagram: @rdario
Twitter: @rogerdario
Website: http://rogerdario.com/
Songz used:
The Sign - Ace of Base
I Want You Back - Jackson 5
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead2016-07-302h 07
Not NiceEpisode 4: Make Love Not War (ft. Omar Al-Sarhan)This week we have our first guest: Omar Al-Sarhan. Omar was born in Jordan and moved to Canada when he was a teenager. He talks to us about his experience as a Muslim living in Canada, and how from his perspective, Islamophobia has gotten worse in recent years. We also discuss dating in the digital age...
Songz used:
Work It - Missy Elliott
War Pis / Luke's Wall - Black Sabbath
Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette2016-07-272h 09
Not NiceEpisode 3: Werking GirlsIn this episode we discuss the perils of working hard, astrology, and other stuff.
We also introduce two new segments: 'Pop Corner', a segment on popular culture, and 'What in the World', which is about current world affairs.
Songz used:
Musician, Please Take Heed - God Help the Girl
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears
Isolation - John Lennon
Life on Mars? - David Bowie2016-07-211h 43