Mint Tea & Açaí: Recent Episodes
Noura & Karina
Hosts Noura and Karina take a deeper dive into their 'normal' day-to-day experiences, from taking yoga classes to watching reality TV, using a more thoughtful and critical lens towards their 'mundane'! Tune in to hear two good friends get deep, learn a thing or two, and have a laugh.
In our last episode of the year, we talk about what we’ve been watching, the highs and lows of the Men’s World Cup (Mbapp-bye 2022), and take a deep dive into our Spotify Wrapped. We also give a special shout-out to you, our listener :)
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Mt. Everest - A pinnacle of natural beauty or a mountain of trash? Both may be true. This week we explore the ins and outs of climbing the tallest mountain in the world and the ethical implications that come with it. Tune in for a special shoutout to Noura's grandpa who has successfully summited Mt. Everest!
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Main Sources: Sherpas and the Ethics of Everest, 10 Sherpa Facts, The Everest Moral Dilemma, Trash and Overcrowding at the Top of the World
The duo welcomes friend of the pod, Simon and we discuss all things birds. Tune in to find out what’s the biggest bird, learn about carnivorous birds, and the difference between a dove and a pigeon (is there one?).
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We take a deep dive into daylight saving time - was it the farmers that invented it or Benjamin Franklin himself? What hobbies keep us busy in the darkness? Is this the last year for US daylight saving time? How are we stopping ourselves from falling into a pit of dark despair?
Tune in to find out and send us your thoughts at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com
Sources: 8 Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time
From pumpkin smashing contests and trick-or-treating to fall-scented candles and holiday travel logistics, we talk about all of our faves and flops of fall. Tune in to hear our full list and send us your hot-takes at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com.
We talk through the upcoming Brazilian presidential election where right-wing Bolsonaro is up for reelection against ex-president Lula da Silva. Women’s rights, land sovereignty, health, and education are all on the ballot. Tune in to learn about why this election is so important both in Brazil and beyond.
Main sources: Brazilian Leader Accused of Crimes Against Humanity; Brazilian Women on Bolsonaro Second Term; Brazil's Lula: From president to prisoner; Brazil's Landless Workers Rise Up
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Our top 5 TV shows revealed! Tune in to hear about our top 5 lists and send us in your favorites and requests on future top 5s to mint.tea.acai@gmail.com or IG/TikTok @mint.tea.acai
This week, we debunk your favorite childhood myths. Do we really swallow 8 spiders a year while sleeping? Does gum actually stay 5-7 years in your stomach? Are elephants actually afraid of mice? Tune in to find out!
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The duo is back and we have lots to discuss! From shirtless pics on dating apps to self-declared nice guys, we take a deep dive into some listener-submitted red flags. We also get caught up on Noura’s vacation, discuss our new favorite TV show, and refresh ourselves on Brazilian history.
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This week, Karina welcomes a friend of the pod, Hannah! We hear from Hannah on her first-hand experience of being a twin, everything from twin conventions to reading minds to horoscopes. Detours include the social psychology behind the Bachelor, our basketball careers, and transfer life. More questions about twins? Send them to us at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com or IG/TikTok @mint.tea.acai
We talk all about relationship red flags (and green ones too). We also unpack the recent Bachelorette episodes, dig into the “Don’t Worry Darling” tea, and decide whether getting a rose on Hinge is cringe.
Do you have any red flags or green flags we didn’t mention? Send them to us at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com or IG/TikTok @mint.tea.acai
Who knows more about planes - an astrophysicist or a girl with a fear of flying and too much time on her hands? (The answer is the girl and the girl is Noura). This week, we talk PLANES - physics, toilets, taste buds, turbulence, and more! We also share some eventful plane stories and, of course, what we’ve been watching.
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Want to learn more about the duo behind Mint Tea and Açaí? This week is “AMA: Ask Me Anything” (or “AWA: Ask We Anything” as Karina calls it). We share our comfort movies, fav foods, pet peeves, and childhood mems!
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We talk birthdays! History, fun facts, our family traditions, and more. Also, noura is getting new teeth, Karina is watching new reality tv, and we’re both celebrating our birthday week!
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The duo is back! This week, we caught up on what we’ve been up to, what we’ve been watching, and where we’ve been running. We take a quick dive into our thoughts on marriage, turtles, the earth spinning faster and more!
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On today’s episode, Noura is joined by friend of the pod, Dena Kleemeier! We discuss what’s~in~ and what’s ~out.~ Everything from influencer marketing, clogs, teen novels, gossip, Michael Barbaro, minimalism, food delivery, people pleasing, and Kylie Cosmetics (take a guess what’s in or out).
P.S. your fav duo, karina and noura, will be back next week ;)
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Running - is it healthy or toxic?? This week we talk about our love/hate relationship with running, the history of the marathon, and modern day running culture. Special shoutouts include: Strava, Pheidippides, Karina’s running-queen mom, and slow running tiktok influencers!
P.S. Go cheer Noura on in the SF marathon!!
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With today’s special guest, Griffin, we cover his hot takes on some time-honored discussion including East Coast vs. West Coast, in line vs on line, cats vs dogs, and unlimited vacation v. accrued vacation…?
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Today we ask the important questions: Should Karina quit her job and open a lemonade stand? Does Noura have a sunshiny disposition or a resting sad face? Is it annoying to talk about your dreams? Is that actually Tom Hanks in the Elvis movie? No..really..is it?? We can’t tell.
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Serene pools, orange trees, and lush green lawns, OR the patriarchy at work once again?! This week, we talk historically women’s colleges. From their origins, to their architecture, to their inclusivity (or not).
F*ck Scotus, and send us an email. Educate: Binchtopia, Abort Mission; Congresswomen AOC LiveStream. Donate: Abortion Funds
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Movies, Warriors, dating, dinosaurs, and more!
Support Black-owned businesses.
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Logo by @mirinadesigns; Music by Jeremy Beresford
We take a deeper dive into our learnings and reflections 3 years post-grad. From plant pets to the deeper questions of life, we dig into our learnings and share some tips with you about navigating post-grad life.
Background noise is big in this episode - hope you bear with us :) Logo by @mirinadesigns; Music by Jeremy Beresford
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Come chit chat with us! The world has been a sad place lately, so we’re taking a more light hearted approach to today’s episode. We discuss camping, Celebration FL, and our current favorites and flops from Chobani flips to SF parking tickets. Join our chat by sending us an email or DM - deets below. :)
Disclaimer: Apologies if the audio cuts out! We tried a new way of recording and it didn’t seem to work so well. We will be back to normal audio next week!
Link: Defund SFPD
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Logo by @mirinadesigns; Music by Jeremy Beresford
Airbnb has become a go-to for trip planning, but should it be? This episode, we take a deeper dive into Airbnb, from their impact on housing and rent prices to their involvement in the occupied West Bank in Palestine. We also chat about our own experiences with Airbnb - and of course - get caught up on reality tv drama! Tune in also to hear some great tv show recommendations and maybe a feature? Logo by @mirinadesigns; Music by Jeremy Beresford Sources: NY Times, BBC 1, BBC 2, Business Insider, Aljazeera, Forbes Learn more about Palestine/BDS: Palestine-Israel Primer - MERIP, Visualizing Palestine, BDS Movement | Got thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions? Email us at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com and follow us @mint.tea.acai
We explore what yoga is - all the way from the beginning of civilization to Core Power. We discuss the whitewashing and cultural appropriation of yoga and reflect on who yoga is for and our personal stories with yoga.
With appearances from rumored Bachelor Nation cheater Clayton Echard, reality tv hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey…and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow?? We also test out our new mic (sorry!).
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Sources: History.com; mea.gov; Kells McPhillips; Rina Deshpande; vice.com; nbcnews.com
Welcome to Mint Tea and Açaí - in our first episode we introduce themselves and take a stab at discussing the phenomenon of reality TV!
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Sources: New York Times; Huff Post