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Tickle MeDarwin Would Be Like, "Damn, memes evolve"In which I discuss what memes are, how they are culturally relevant, and the mechanics of the meme account. I also feature some interviews from meme accounts around the internet. MEMES REFERENCED:from @afffirmations: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3vRsLHBgC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link from @manifestation_books: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPEmt0Gnapp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkClassical Studies Memes for Hellenistic TeensWikihow Image MacrosNamaste at home Dad
2021-05-2340 minTickle MeThe Trader Joe's DreamIn which I break down the American middle class' relationship with Trader Joe's. This episode is my project for COMC3232: Class, Taste, and Mass Culture taught by Professor Sharif Mowlabocus. Thank you all for listening! If you go to Fordham, I highly recommend taking this class! Listening guide with all works cited: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10wyihu-NzEMRR24EHYt6MHd96ut-7sf4M4TYZ46F1fE/edit?usp=sharing Eva Maria's instagram with really awesome resources. The highlight I mention is called "food journey!!!" and has a c...
2021-05-0915 minTickle MeMaking ASMR Videos on YouTube w/ Alykat's Tingles ASMRYou have arrived to a lovely chat with Alyssa aka Alykat's Tingles ASMR!!! She is an ASMRtist on YouTube who is spreading love and sunshine across the internet and into people's daily lives. Stay tuned to find out how and why she runs her YouTube channel! Thank you so much Alyssa for agreeing to do this!Check out her content: youtube.com/AlyKatsTinglesASMR twitter.com/AlyKatsTingles instagram.com/alykatstinglesasmr Learn more about ASMR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASMR Follow Tickle Me on Twitter: tw...
2021-04-2544 minTickle MeWe Are Unreliable NarratorsA chat about unreliable narration in music, art, and literature, as well as in our own brains. Spring comes as a surprise every year. Also, it's my birthday on April 9th so it's an exciting episode.
2021-04-1122 minTickle MeSocial Media BurnoutI wish I could delete all my social media. But I depend on it too much for work, school, and the news! If you want to help out with um . antiracism and mutual aid. ... here are some resources! Help people out!!!!Here's how you can help others/ yourself:General guide: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Report a hate crime/ stay updated: https://stopaapihate.org/ AAPI mental health resources: https://www.asianmhc.org/ Anti-racism curriculum (BLM centered):https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjW7tntfAWtwaXmBv8H5Dx5XjBGP-OpfIlKQwMdK8X0/edit
2021-03-2827 minTickle MeViral Music Left and Right! Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd, Taylor SwiftAnd we're back! Let's talk about music virality - what makes a song go viral? How did artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Weeknd do it? I'm giving a HEFTY credit to the podcast Switched On Pop for inspiring me. Thanks guys! Check out the content I referred to: https://switchedonpop.com/episodes/olivia-rodrigos-drivers-license-is-a-full-throttle-power-balladhttps://switchedonpop.com/episodes/how-the-weeknds-blinding-lights-used-retro-sounds-and-modern-bass-to-break-every-record https://www.vulture.com/article/how-the-weeknd-blinding-lights-chart-records.html Follow Tickle Me on Twitter: @TickleMePodcast
2021-03-1423 minTickle MeGiving Myself Advice Like It's For Someone Else 2That's right, I'm a hot overthinker. This starts out super suave and ends in a messy situation... stay tuned until the end to hear me melt! I answer questions about not having personal space, feeling anxious, post grad plans, and grocery store crushes. Follow the twitter for more content! https://twitter.com/TickleMePodcast
2021-03-0729 minTickle MeNew Age Spirituality Might Be TwistedThis episode outlines my relationship and problems with new age spirituality. I talk about how influencers muck it up and how the internet perpetuates the muck. Stay tuned and don't forget to tweet at the podcast's twitter with any thoughts you have! Twitter: @TickleMePodcastMy Instagram: @oldkerm
2021-02-2834 minTickle MeWe Gotta Stop Thinking Like This!!! Job Bias & IdentityConjure up an imaginary life for yourself. Did you start by deciding your job? Did it end there? Listen to this episode if that's the case. And if it isn't. Today I talk about internalized class bias and our fucked up career trajectories. It's crazy and cool! p.s. donate to someone who needs it today! Might I suggest a Texas mutual aid fund or a Black trans person? xoxoJust Between Us episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lDwR0NzOlHAkx3akMzkti?si=ALRFM_MRRi6RAy8qqxDL9Q
2021-02-2132 minTickle MeWhy Hurting My Knee Affected My Attention Span: Gratification In The Digital AgeLISTEN UP! NOBODY CAN CONCENTRATE LONG ENOUGH TO READ THIS FULL SENTENCE! hahaha. I hope you enjoy this week's episode - although it's a ramble, it's full of Gen Z wisdom and one of my all time favorites! FOLLOW TICKLE ME ON TWITTER!!! @TickleMePod !!!! Thanks to Cailin Meskan for the new music!!! Texts mentioned: Galloway's Book On Running by Jeff Galloway What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami and I generally recommend watching Studio Ghibli films - my faves are Howl's Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, and...
2021-02-1426 minTickle MeWhat Timothée Chalamet Revealed To Me About Human Nature (a movie & book review)This is a philosophical book and movie review episode. Texts mentioned include Call Me By Your Name (2017), Circe by Madeline Miller, and The Odyssey. Stick around to hear my ORIGINAL TAKE on Timothée Chalamet's fame boosting film, as well as my thoughts on how classical texts comment on human nature. Books: The Odyssey (translated by Emily Wilson) Circe by Madeline Miller FOLLOW THE POD ON TWITTER: twitter.com/TickleMePodcast
2021-02-0732 minTickle MeListen To This If You Need To Brush Your TeethLet's talk about self care. Some of it we need to do - hygienic practices and the like. Some of it is not necessary but just feels good! What's the difference? Why do we crave self care? Is it good or bad? Disclaimer: I'm not a gross person even though I sound like I am.
2021-01-3124 minTickle MeMusical Aspirations, Band Dynamics, & Working With Others w/ Noah TorittoToday we continue our conversation regarding music - Noah delves into his experience working with others in bands of many genres, and we uncover the juicy high school drama between Case and Boise Noise. We also talk about his experience as an audio engineer and what happens when musicians are not as good as they could be... tune in to find out all this and more! Thank you to everyone for your love and support!!! Click here for more Noah!
2021-01-2451 minTickle MeMoving Forward in the Modern Music Scene ft. Noah TorittoThis is part one of an interview series with Noah Toritto, a musician and audio engineer from Chicago. We discuss his experiences making music by himself and with others, especially concerning his soon to be released album (a fully remote writing experience!). What sets him apart from other young Chicago musicians? How did he collaborate virtually à la pandemic? Find out through this riveting conversation!!Check out Noah on Instagram (@noahtorittomusic) and Twitter(@noah_toritto).Find all of his links here: linktr.ee/NoahToritto
2021-01-1750 minTickle MeNo Robots, Drinking, or Police in 2021Happy New Year! 2020 was the year that we (or I) learned how to balance. Social life, health, money, you name it, it started to balance. In 2021 there will be some changes... no AI? No more drinking for fun? Personal theme songs??? Please stay to listen to this disorganized ramble <3
2021-01-0331 min2020-12-2732 minTickle MeiCarly Reboot, Streaming Services, and Media Conglomerates Own Everything?!iCarly is getting rebooted as an adult show! Why did they decide to do this? Possibly because of streaming services, and competition among them is heating up. Are streaming services the new cable tv? History is repeating itself... don't even get me STARTED on media conglomerates! All this and more discussed and answered right now. Tune in, folks.
2020-12-2033 minTickle MeWhen Communication Isn't PossibleSometimes all the technology in the world can't help two people communicate. I talk about my relationships with my non-verbal sister, my grandad, and my ex. Grappling with not being able to talk to someone is hard! Let's get into it <3
2020-12-1328 minTickle MeAbstract Materialism ft. Sarah DausSarah and I talk about her journey as an artist, her connections to abstract materialism (an original term), and how her mental health deeply impacts what and how she does. Tune in if you want to hear alllll about it! Find Sarah: sarahmadethat.com instagram.com/abstractmaterialism instagram.com/sarah_made_that etsy.com/shop/SarahPaintedThat
2020-12-0600 minTickle MeThe Silly Little FinstagramMany of us have multiple instagram accounts. Rinsta, finsta, spam, et cetera... what's the point? Why do we have them? What goes on in each account? Using my instagram polls, urban dictionary, and my own pristine judgement, I explore the world of the finstagram.
2020-11-2900 minTickle MeThe Turn of My Screw: Horror Story IRL?If you want to hear me overshare, you're in the right place! Today I share my analysis of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James - a story that seems to relate to my real life troubles. I discuss daydreaming, main character energy, and why romance movies are destructive. This also contains my english assignment but in podcasty entertainment form.English analysis: 4:26-13:13 and 15:38-16:23
2020-11-2200 minTickle MeDigging Up Past Snapchat Drama ft. Anna NewcornToday we are joined by sister 2, Anna New. Listen to us talk about the insane toxicity of private stories and our past lives on the app that is Snapchat. Find Anna: @annanewcornFind me: @oldkermLove you guys <3
2020-11-1500 minTickle MeComment On My Instagram PostsI sound angry here because it's time to talk about Instagram, one of the most influential applications today. Although I hardly scratch the surface, I discuss how we can utilize the app differently as a social platform, an art portfolio, or an interactive experiment (my personal favorite). I have so much MORE to say, so if you would like to be featured as a guest for a particular Instagram/ social media topic, let me know. Please!
2020-11-0800 minTickle MeA Frazzled Julia Talks About Her Feelings: Halloween, Holidate, & the ElectionIn this episode of brain soup, I talk about how the election is very much affecting my mental health, and how Halloween doesn't do very much to make that better (I hate Halloween - listen to find out more). I also talk about the Netflix movie Holidate. Why does it exist? If you are feeling just as discombobulated as me right now, listen to this episode to feel seen. Love u, stay strong, contact me if you wanna talk!Instagram: @oldkermTwitter: @TickleMePodcastvote.org
2020-11-0300 minTickle MeMeeting People Online & Why Movies Need To Do BetterToday I talk about the dialogue and directing in books, television shows, and movies. I think that they are way too fake and I do not appreciate it! I also talk about meeting people online... friends and lovers. Let's discuss how to normalize this new way of connecting with others. I hope you love!!
2020-10-2500 minTickle MeGreek Mythology's Most Eligible AssholesHere you will find a rendition of how generational trauma runs amuck in the godly family, how Medea killed everyone close to her only to get dumped by a toxic man, and how Demeter was so depressed that she accidentally ate a dead dude's shoulder. Greek mythology is full of terrible people, but today I reviewed some of the worst! I hope you giggle!https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-13-biggest-assholes-in-greek-mythology-1454132475
2020-10-1800 minTickle MeThe Language of MusicHow does music make you feel? Where does it make you feel? Why and when? This week I discuss music, its effects on people’s feelings, and how it fills in the gaps between human perspective and spoken language.
2020-10-1100 minTickle MeQueer Representation & Political Motives in The Legend of Korra ft. Rachel McKinleyToday the brilliant Rachel McKinley joins me in conversation regarding the Avatar extended universe. We discuss queer representation, why villains are valid in what they want, and our gratitude for the amount of hotness in the Legend of Korra. Join us for a titillating conversation about all this and more! Find Rachel on Twitter: twitter.com/thechaosgooseAvatar podcast I mentioned - check it out: Avatar State of MindDonate directly to these Trans women: Rodya's Transition FundTyler's Transition FundNicole's Transition & Escape Fundblacklivesmatter.com has...
2020-10-0400 minTickle MeNon-Religious Praying & Other Musings on Staying GroundedHow do you keep yourself from floating away? Certain hobbies and habits do it for me. In today's episode I explore the different ways that I keep myself from going crazy or losing all connection from the world, especially during quarantine.blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ instagram.com/funds4caregivers/
2020-09-2733 minTickle MeAre You Smarter Than Carrie Bradshaw? ft. Cailin & Mckenna MeskanToday the gang blasts in from the past (recorded in April? May?), answering some of Carrie Bradshaw's most pressing questions. What comes first, the chicken or the sex? Can you change a man? Are we getting wiser or just older? Can a relationship bring you back to life? What are the breakup rules? Oh my god... we answer so many questions. Join us for silly conversation that accidentally contains wise words from three 20 year old gals!Mckenna Meskan: instagram.com/mckenna.dmCailin Meskan: instagram.com/cailiniscool420
2020-09-2039 minTickle MeInterviewing 6 People About Their Personal UniformI wanted to explore the idea of the personal uniform, something we might all accidentally have created for ourselves. I interviewed six people about their personal style: Samantha Sclafani, Cailin Meskan, Mckenna Meskan, Julia Taylor, David Newcorn, and Ann Wilson. We discuss how our style has changed over time, things we absolutely will not wear, fear of being catcalled, and buying cashmere turtlenecks from Ebay (something Ann Wilson swears by). I hope you like it! Leave a rating on Apple Podcasts like you're commenting on a YouTube video. Please!!! Let me know what you thought...
2020-09-0659 minTickle MeWhat Makes Us Guilty ft. Cailin MeskanWe are joined by the infamous Cailin Meskan today for a hearty conversation about guilt! What is it, where does it come from, and is it a beneficial phenomenon? How do guilt and sex interact? Do animals feel guilt? Enjoy! <3 ps... i'm sorry about the sound quality, there was a background humming that I tried to edit out and also we were in an echoey room using my phone microphone :-) Find Cailin online: https://www.instagram.com/cailiniscool420/ Instagram post we were discussing: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPUioqjicG/ I know...
2020-08-3039 minTickle MeYou Are Way Too Old To Read Another Teen Romance NovelHave you ever felt too old for a movie? Too young for a book? Let's talk about maturity and media. What is the age group for Y/A books? Isn't it weird for non high schoolers to watch movies that take place in high school? There are a lot of blurred lines when it comes to the age brackets for appreciatiating certain sectors of media. There are also a lot of ways we can appreciate things that may go beyond age. Tune in to hear all about it! Black Lives Matter So Much! ::: https://blacklivesmatter...
2020-08-2330 minTickle MeSo You Think I Wanna Have A BabyHave you ever been told what to think about your future family life? I definitely have. Today's episode is all about the expectations of motherhood and marriage. It's something that infiltrates your mind early in life and only grows stronger. At this age, we feel pressure to structure our decisions around our future goals. Sounds pretty crazy... let's discuss.Entertaining and interesting places to learn about pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenVlogs/videos - Not a huge fan of her, but her pregnancy vlogs taught me a lot! https://www.youtube...
2020-08-1631 minTickle MeYouTube Runs The Simulation ft. Arath LunaToday we have Arath Luna on (again!) to discuss everything YouTube. How has YouTube evolved? How is it destructive for both video creators and consumers? What’s up with the algorithm? YouTube is a wilddd place. watch asmr & support black creators: http://blackasmr.com/ BLM: https://www.theradicaldatabase.com/ https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/Lebanon: https://www.supportlrc.app/donate/donate_guest.html Arath Luna is wonderful! Follow him on twitter! twitter.com/moontuna00 Original music by Cailin Meskan.
2020-08-0948 minTickle MeMy Beef With Fashion TrendsIn this episode I reflect on the idea of trendiness. What does it mean to be basic? Does one do it on purpose? How is there elitism in trendiness? Is anything original anymore? How has the skinny white girl been the epitome of trendy aesthetics, and how is it detrimental to everyone? Original music by Cailin Meskan! Find her on Twitter: @cailinmm Sources: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f85e/c8e9a494e70acd68dd2a6267134263b1ae7e.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/dec/23/basic-insult-kate-moss-lil-wayne-sylvia-plathhttps://twitter.com...
2020-08-0228 minTickle MeGiving Myself Advice Like It's For Someone ElseThis is a little bit TMI... I ask myself (?!) questions about dumping friendships, if I should leave my quaranfling, and how to deal with my relationship to alcohol. I consult the big books (my past diary entries) and all around probably reveal too much. Hopefully it helps you with similar issues! Cailin Meskan made my music! Check out her twitter: @cailinmm I found this site with many awesome BLM resources: https://www.theradicaldatabase.com/ <33333 thanks for being you! I am having so much fun!!!!
2020-07-2629 minTickle MeHot Goss & Cancel Culture ft. Ian HestonToday we are joined by Ian Heston! We go in depth on the topic of cancel culture, debating on whether or not it actually exists within various contexts of historical and pop cultural drama. Most importantly, is Babylon by Lady Gaga the song of the summer? Stay tuned to find out!Find Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pillzmp3 Kill the cop inside of you: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ luv u, bye!
2020-07-1940 minTickle MeHow Big Is Your... PurseToday we learn about the purse! The handbag! The satchel! I talk about the history of the purse and some major influences throughout time. How has the purse become essential to women? Why don't men feel the need to carry anything? We really get into it while referencing the article "Men Know It's Better To Carry Nothing" from The Cut. Also, my parents are featured in short interviews! It's so fun!Sources: https://medium.com/the-cut/men-know-its-better-to-carry-nothing-25a6278987f1 https://bellatory.com/fashion-accessories/FashionHistoryPursesHandbags https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/magazine/articles/a-legendary-history#the-begining
2020-07-1335 minTickle MeRomance Movies Are My Drug of ChoiceI discuss why I and other people are attracted to watching movies and television for the romance. I go into details with particular media I have consumed, including a deep dive on Netflix's new hit porno 365 Days. Also, this is your daily reminder to keep workin on anti-racism! Read some stuff! Donate! This fight is far from over.Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/movies/24scott.html https://bookfrom.net/c-s-lewis/33249-the_four_loves.html BLM INFO: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/
2020-07-0533 minTickle MeBlack Culture Made It TrendyLet's learn about fashion history! Today I talk about black culture's influence on today's fashion trends. We cover hoops, bucket hats, sneakers, and more. Listen if you want the inside scoop! I reference a few sources, linked here:https://heartbrokenzine1.wixsite.com/heartbrokenzine/post/black-culture-and-fashion https://heartbrokenzine1.wixsite.com/heartbrokenzine/post/black-culture-and-fashion-pt-2https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/12/sneakers-have-always-been-political-shoes/511628/ https://www.nssmag.com/en/amp/fashion/17600/op-ed-street-trends-and-styles-originated-and-historymade-popular-by-black-culture-throughout-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dapper_Dan_%28designer%29Donateeeeee keep donating if u have the funds <333 and do other tings: https://blacklivesmatter...
2020-06-2827 minTickle MeGod Might Actually Be A Jerk!Let's talk about religion baby! I cover my own experiences with religion, the great flood stories, and what religion might be to others. I mention a great text written by Lila Abu-Lughod titled, "Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving?" and here is the link to a pdf:https://serendipstudio.org/oneworld/system/files/Abu-Lughod.pdf Support the humanitarian crisis in Yemen: https://yemencrisis.carrd.co/ Support the Black Lives Matter Movement: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/
2020-06-2136 minTickle MeJob InterviewIn which I tell stories from past jobs I've had. On a more important note, I hope that people like me remember that this week is not the only time they will raise their voices for others. I hope that we remember that this is an ongoing issue every day, and it has been ongoing for a LONG TIME. Most acts of racism and prejudice are not documented, and we need to remember this fact. White people, we need to do more than we have been, and if you didn’t realize that before, I hope that this movement ha...
2020-05-3138 minTickle MeMy Miserable, Rotten, No Fun, Really Bad Hospital StayIn this episode I talk about my most treasured and worst ever memories. You learn why I might never reproduce and why we need practice safe... habits. I also learn about Australia - its geographical information, tectonic plates, and things like that! I bet you $5 that you will learn at least one new thing from this episode. Don't forget to leave a review, like the episode, and follow me so that you don't miss the next one! :-)Click By Ciera:www.clickbyciera.com
2020-05-2336 minTickle MeSo... who do you like? ft. Nisha OmprakashThe love of my life Nisha leads us in discussion about allyship: What makes a good ally? How have our upbringings shaped our identities and views around race, sexuality, and gender? What do we fear in the era of our demonic 45th president? Find all this and more is in this sweet, sweet audio file.Find Nisha! https://twitter.com/nishaomp?s=20 https://www.instagram.com/nishaomp/
2020-05-1737 minTickle MeThe Tinder Rulebook & My First Panic AttackIn this episode I go over my Tinder profile and other people's too! What are the best kinds of profiles? The worst? What stereotypes can you find on Tinder? I also talk in depth about growing up by Lake Michigan, telling stories about summer camp and my childhood beach days. This episode is all over the place!
2020-05-1233 minTickle MeHardcore Nature Geekin: Trees, Babies, Rocks oh yeahBrought to you straight from the backyard! I bring you my thoughts on a variety of nature-related subjects - the superpowers of trees, national parks, and more!
2020-05-1208 minTickle MeWhat kind of war buff dad are you? Ft. Arath LunaArath Luna brings us the topic of "teenage masculinity" and we talk all about it! What is it like to find yourself in your tween and teen years? How do gender roles have a stake in it all? What pressures do we all seem to feel as we come into ourselves? Why tf does Renesmee exist?
2020-05-1236 minTickle MeRemember The Blue MomentsThis short but sweet bonus episode is about living in the moment and not taking anything for granted. I read a short excerpt from "Small Graces" by Kent Nerburn.
2020-05-1205 minTickle MeFall In Luv With MeI introduce myself by answering the first ten questions of The New York Times article "The 36 Questions That Lead to Love". At the end of the episode, you might have a new crush.
2020-05-0820 minTickle MeVampirates Are Dope As Hell & Be ur Own Best FriendI talk about vampires - their powers, how they're depicted in Twilight and Vampire Diaries, why they are so fascinating. I also talk about being alone and being lonely, the pros, cons, differences, and my personal experience.
2020-05-0824 minTickle MeWhat the hell is going on?? Universidad & Existential AdviceIn this episode, I dive deep into advice. How do you know what university is best for you? How do you navigate finding roommates and making friends? I also answer questions about finding your way through your teen years and figuring out your passions.
2020-05-0827 minTickle MeSpooky Vibez... Conspiracies and Teek Tock ft. Anna NewcornFeaturing guest and my little sister Anna Newcorn! She presents perhaps the most popular and well-known conspiracy theories out there. She reveals her true feelings about the popular app Tik Tok - when she first discovered it, her love of dancing, and more.
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