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Off the RailsWe Got Opinions ft. Tina DhingraIn this episode, Natacia is joined by super-fan and friend Tina Dhingra to talk about their opinions on…stuff. This ranges from why brunch is overrated to why “casual” Instagram is not really casual.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2022-05-2439 minOff the RailsThis or ThatIn this episode, we have to make many choices between two different (slightly related) things. From choosing steak and chicken to debating about milkshakes and smoothies, we talk about it all! So, sit back and play along as we pick between this or that!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2022-05-0432 minOff the RailsQ&AWhat up, boys and girls! We asked you guys to submit any questions you wanted us to answer–and we delivered! In today's episode, find out what we think about religion, hookup culture, and boys at our school (among many other things). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2022-02-241h 00Off the RailsThe Thing About College AppsHello, happy New Year! We are back (sorry)! College apps have had their iron grip around us for quite some time, which is why we wanted to make this episode. We learned a lot during our time writing college apps, so we are gonna share what we've learned and our own experiences. It's good to be back!PS: Happy birthday to Justin :)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2022-01-0223 minOff the RailsThe Search Bar: Devious LicksAfter seeing tons of these videos on TikTok, we had to talk about it. In this episode, we talk about our favorite ‘devious licks’ and other trends that have come about. We hope you enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-09-3020 min
Off the Railsr/DecidingToBeBetterWelcome to another episode of "r/" where we talk about a random Reddit post we find online. In this episode, we talk about how to say "hi" to someone, cause let's be honest, saying "hi" can be a very scary thing to do.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-08-2826 minOff the RailsToxic Masculinity ft. Joshy SidhartaIn this episode, our friend, Joshy, returns to the podcast to discuss his experiences with toxic masculinity. We hope that this gives you a bit of insight into this complex issue!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-08-1933 minOff the RailsManaging StressWith school just around the corner (sigh...) we want to talk about managing stress. Stress is something we all are familiar with, but not all of us are familiar with managing said stress. So, here are some tips to manage stress from two very stressed-out teens.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-08-0924 minOff the RailsFriendships (& growing apart)It’s been a while since our last episode but this week we’re back! In this episode, we talked about our experiences with some good and maybe not so good friends.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-08-0233 minOff the Railsr/AmITheA**holeAnother new series: r/ !! In this series, we go over a Reddit post that we find interesting and react to it. For this episode, we visited r/AITA to determine whether not strangers were right or wrong. What do you guys think? ps: we are happy to be back, and we know that today is in fact a Tuesday, not a Monday, but we will be back on our normal schedule after this video :)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-07-2020 minOff the RailsWe're Not Really Strangers*DISCLAIMER: This episode is not sponsored* This episode is a little different. We are going to play the game "We're Not Really Strangers." It's a game where you and your partner learn more about each other through asking various questions (that can get really deep). Enjoy watching our attempt of having a deep, serious conversion! Click this link if you want to play too: https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-06-2939 minOff the RailsJustin's Take: A QUEERyJustin's/Natacia's Take is a new segment where either host talks about whatever they want for 25+ minutes by themselves. In this episode of Justin's Take, in light of Pride Month, he talks about homophobia, bullying, labels, etc. Listen in to hear what he has to say! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-06-2126 minOff the RailsInternet Activism ft. Caroline HopkinsOver the past year, social media has been used as a platform to promote conversations about social issues and movements. But is there any action being taken? Join us and Caroline Hopkins as we talk about the pros and cons of internet activism.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-06-1432 minOff the RailsFinding Your Passion ft. Hannah TorjesenWith college applications coming up, everyone seems to be rushing to find their "passions". Passions can be sports, painting, cooking, dancing, or anything in between but sometimes, it's hard to figure it out at our age. Hannah Torjesen has joined us today to talk about not only her passions but also the tips and tricks to find a passion of your own.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-06-0726 minOff the RailsSummer PlansAfter a long semester of exams, we were so excited to break away from all the stress during summer break! However, now that we’re here, we aren’t quite sure how to fill the time with new restrictions and lack of motivation to plan our senior year. Listen in as we discuss what we plan to do with our summer break with everything going on.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-05-3125 minOff the RailsOur Cultural Identity Crises ft. Alysha SummervilleBeing brought up in cultures separate from our own, we often struggle to find where we fit into society. In today’s episode, join us and our friend, Alysha Summerville, as we talk about being whitewashed, feeling disconnected from our families, and our ambiguous cultural identities.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-05-2435 minOff the RailsRed Flags ft. Ashley KimWe all know the basic red flags when we encounter new people, but do we really pay attention to them when we need to? Join us and Ashley Kim as we talk about our red flags and what you should look out for!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-05-1733 minOff the RailsRelationships ft. Hunter SteigerwaldSince we do not have much (frankly, any) experience in relationships, we decided to reinvite Hunter Steigerwald who, unlike us, has had lots of it. Listen in as we discuss the complicated ins and outs of high school relationships.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-05-1032 minOff the RailsAcknowledging Privilege ft. Jazlyn DeBritoIn light of the conviction of Derek Chauvin yet ongoing cases of police brutality, we invited our Angolan friend, Jazlyn, to discuss privilege with us. There are bound to be slip-ups when we have these sensitive conversations but we encourage you to listen and attempt to have your own conversations!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-05-0330 min
Teen Girl TalkAll Together Now!- Amber Appleton is too pure for this world(Trigger warning: alcoholism, domestic partner abuse, homelessness)On this week's episode Suesie and Frank are talking about the movie All Together Now based off the book, Sorta Like a Rock Star by Matthew Quick. Also on this episode Suesie talks about her cinnamon roll based TED Talk. Frank talks about Mr. Freeze's pettiest of crimes. Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. We'd like to thank our sponsor this week: Smile Brilliant! They can be found here:https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=girltalk#podcast You can...2021-04-2859 minOff the RailsThe Search Bar: Khloe Kardashian, James Charles, David Dobrik, and Nessa & JadenTW: discussions of child grooming and sexual assault. Today is the first episode of our new segment The Search Bar! Every few weeks we will catch you up on various current social media events and navigate them together. Today, we discussed several controversies surrounding celebrities and influencers such as Khloe Kardashian and James Charles. Respect the code! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-04-2639 minOff the RailsCharacter FlawsWe’re perfect. Just kidding, we’re far from perfect. Everyone has their character flaws, but not a lot of people like to acknowledge them. In today's episode, we talk about our own character flaws and the flaws we see in others.PS: We were slightly delusional because we just took the AP Lang mock :)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-04-1931 minOff the RailsQuestions for the Boys ft. Joshy Sidharta, and Hunter SteigerwaldBoys are very confusing. In this episode, we invited our friends Joshy and Hunter to discuss and gain more insight into the inner workings of high school boys’ minds.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-04-121h 00Off the RailsPet PeevesApparently, we are peeved about everything. From chewing and slow walkers to people who invalidate others, there's a lot that can annoy us. In this episode, we share some of our pet peeves, and hopefully, we aren't the only ones who get annoyed by these things... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-04-0541 minOff the RailsWhat's Wrong with High SchoolThere are many things wrong with high school. In this episode, we discuss issues such as burning out, the importance of grades, and social hierarchies within the student body. Listen in as we address what's wrong with high school.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-03-2931 minOff the RailsFirst ImpressionsFirst impressions can be hard. In this episode, we talk about our first impressions of each other, the struggles of making a good first impression, and question whether first impressions are fake. Hopefully, we made a good first impression, happy listening!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/off-the-rails-pod/support2021-03-2229 min