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Chindo TeaFan or FictionTheresa and Livia both write yet neither have touched the ultimate form of fandom: fan-fiction. This episode The Pandas explore the depths of fan-fiction as they discuss the enigma that is "My Immortal".
Disclaimer: This is a topic that both of us are not familiar with. We thought it would be a good learning experience for us to discuss under the "fandom" umbrella. We respect all fan-fiction writers and recognise the talent and dedication it takes to produce incredible work.
Music by Abigail Gunarso
Logo by Catharina Avelia2021-12-2627 minChindo Teaxoxo, Gossip PandasThe Hunger Games, Riverdale, Twilight, all your favourite teen media content drenched in Chindo Tea. Also, Theresa makes another attempt at convincing Livia to watch Gossip Girl. Will she succeed this time? Listen to find out!
Music by Abigail Gunarso
Logo by Catharina Avelia2021-12-1927 minChindo TeaKo Ko K-PopAfter much convincing (and pestering) from Theresa, Livia finally relented~ We present to you... a K-Pop episode!! And for first time in Chindo Tea history—a guest! Who can it be?!
In this episode, we talk about... biases, CDs, merchandises, fandom culture!
Disclaimer: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, you'll notice some missing audio from Livia. But don't worry, Theresa was not left alone to carry on solo.
Music by Abigail Gunarso
Logo by Catharina Avelia2021-12-0531 min
Chindo TeaThis is Us (Not the TV Show)Anthropomorphic peanuts, dissected frogs, and gas parties—what is the connection? In this episode, Livia and Theresa look back at the moments that solidified their friendship.
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Music by Abigail Gunarso.
Logo by Catharina Avelia. 2021-05-0945 minChindo TeaStart of Something New-ni (Like Uni, Get It?)Faced with a crossroad at the end of their high school, what did Livia and Theresa end up doing? In this episode, they tell you all about it and more. Don't worry—there's still a lot of tea to spill!
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Music by Abigail Gunarso.
Logo by Catharina Avelia.2021-05-0244 minChindo TeaGet Over Here! We’re Going on a School Trip!!No school experience is complete without excursions. In this episode, Livia and Theresa recount their most memorable school trips—some are good, some are bad and some are just plain... err... awkward.
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Music by Abigail Gunarso.
Logo by Catharina Avelia.2021-04-2545 minChindo TeaA Super Sweet Seventeen to YouIn the season premiere of Chindo Tea, Livia and Theresa discuss the quintessential Indonesian rite of passage—SWEET SEVENTEENS! From a Bali staycation, to a Frozen-themed party, to a small intimate dinner... find them all in this episode.
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Music by Abigail Gunarso.
Logo by Catharina Avelia.2021-04-1843 min
Tere's TakesRandom-est Discussion (ft. Jesslyn)Theresa found a recording booth on campus! She invites her friend Jesslyn to try it out and discuss all the random-est things.
They talked about their favourite films, the live-action Disney remakes, internalised racism and Hollywood beauty standards (as Theresa defends Simu Liu as Shang-Chi), English subtitles vs. English dubs, voice acting, how every mum loves Keanu Reeves (and Jesslyn's wish for the world to have more Keanus), and the key to making good video game film adaptations.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-03-1248 minTere's Takes1917 - Review FINALLY, Theresa watched 1917. What does she think of the cinematography, characters, and rats? Here's a long overdue review!
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1917 stars George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, and is directed by Sam Mendes based on a screenplay by Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-02-2603 minTere's TakesBirds of Prey - ReviewAfter watching Birds of Prey, Theresa wants to make a girl gang and a podcast review.
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) stars Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Ewan McGregor, Ella Jay Basco, and Chris Messina, and is directed by Cathy Yan based on a screenplay by Christina Hodson.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-02-1306 minTere's TakesDolittle - Review"It wasn't that bad," Theresa says about Dolittle.
Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr. and is directed by Stephen Gaghan based on a screenplay by Gaghan, Dan Gregor, and Doug Mand.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-2803 minTere's TakesIp Man 4: The Finale - Review(Beware of light spoilers) Celebrate Chinese New Year with Theresa as she reviews Ip Man 4!
Ip Man 4: The Finale stars Donnie Yen and is directed by Wilson Yip based on a screenplay by Edmond Wong, Dana Fukazawa, Chan Tai Lee, and Jil Leung Lai Yin.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-2506 minTere's TakesThe Tightrope that is Dramedy - Think Piece #1SPOILER WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING: Jojo Rabbit (2019), American Vandal (2017-2018), and Collective Invention (2015).
In her first think piece, Theresa explores dramedy, its genre conventions, and the stories Theresa considers to be successful (and non-successful) dramedies.
Written version of the think piece is available here: https://tinyurl.com/dramedytake
MUSIC: Ersatz Bossa (Sting) - John Deley and the 41 Players; Cover Charge - TrackTribe; You're Not Wrong - roljui; Coupe - The Grand Affair; Jane Fonda - The Grand Affair; Opening to Oz - Otis McDonald; Aquarius - Cxdy; Ersatz Bossa - John Deley and...2020-01-1911 minTere's TakesJojo Rabbit - ReviewResident Taika Waititi fan, Theresa, reviews Jojo Rabbit.
Jojo Rabbit stars Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, and Taika Waititi and is directed and written by Waititi
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-1505 minTere's TakesReacting to the Oscars 2020 NominationsThe nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards came out yesterday. Here is Theresa's reaction.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-1417 minTere's TakesFrozen II - ReviewWell, Theresa's cousin asked for a review, so here's Theresa's take on Frozen II.
Frozen II stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel and is directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee based on a screenplay by Jennifer Lee.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-0904 minTere's TakesSpies in Disguise - ReviewIn this episode, Theresa gives her take on Spies in Disguise (which she totally did not watch for Tom).
Spies in Disguise stars Will Smith and Tom Holland and is directed by Troy Quane and Nick Bruno based on a screenplay by Brad Copeland and Lloyd Taylor.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-0703 minTere's TakesStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - ReviewTheresa shares her take on the current war in space which was documented in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, and Daisy Ridley and is directed by J.J. Abrams based on a screenplay by J.J. Abrams and Chris Terrio.
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire (Sting) by Otis McDonald.2020-01-0505 minTere's TakesAn IntroductionNew year, new podcast... but what is it exactly?
MUSIC: Scarlet Fire by Otis McDonald.2020-01-0400 min