Duhmericana Podcast: Recent Episodes
Benzy & Wilx
Hey all! This week, we have a little challenge for you:
We all have bucket lists that we want to accomplish within our lifetimes, or maybe before a certain age or life event.
But summer is pretty much upon us, and this week, Wilx and Benzy set their eyes on their summer bucket lists!
Living in Orlando has its perks: we have access to plenty of different beaches on either shore, springs, rivers, and lakes, and of course, the multiple theme parks we love visiting!
Tune in to hear what our summer goals are; from the fun and frivolous to the goal-centered, "adulting" type.
What do you have planned for the summer? Is there room to challenge yourself to add five unusual summer events you always say you'll try, and never get a chance to?
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We at Duhmericana have really grown fond of the podcast community we’re a part of, and a lot of this community-building comes from meeting some really cool podcasters and entrepreneurs who are paving their own paths in media and entertainment.
One such group we had the pleasure of connecting with are Kayla and Jiselle, the girls over at Millennial Mondays podcast. A fledging endeavor that’s already made great headway, Millennial Mondays chats with us about what got them podcasting, their personal bond and how it’s evolved through the years, and what it means to be a millennial in 2017. We found that there can oftentimes be an unfairly negative connotation to that word, often associated with laziness! But millennials simply have forged a new path in their career, personal lives, and the ways they view and interact with the world.
Tune in and get to know them, and us, a little deeper! When today’s millennials become tomorrow’s old-timers, what legacy will we leave? What exactly defines a millennial?
You can also get to know the girls by checking them out through the following sources:
Website: www.millennialmondays.com
Instagram: Millennial.Mondays
Apple iTunes: millennial Mondays
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This week on Duhmericana, Wilx is joined by her husband Leo (editor of the show) to give their list of the top 5 Podcast shows to listen to. They also share some insight as to how their interests in podcasts started, and the origin of this show.
Wilx’s Top 5:
- Serial
- This American Life
- The Bill Simmons Podcast
- Sword and Scale
- Watch what Crappens
Leo’s Top 5:
- ATP - Accidental Tech Podcast
- The Talk Show with John Gruber
- 99 Percent Invisible
- The Bill Simmons Podcast
- The Brilliant Idiots
Leo’s Noteworthy shows:
- Revisionist History - by Malcom Gladwell
- The Observatory - (Design Observer)
- Design Matters
Show Notes:
- DR Stickers App
- Leo on Instagram
Thanks as always for tuning in! It would mean the word for us you you took a moment to leave us a rating and review on iTunes.
Netflix and chill. Binge watching. Spoiler alert. All phrases that 15 years ago, meant little to nothing to us as consumers of entertainment.
Nowadays, however, who DOESN’T have Netflix? A better question might be “who doesn’t have cable anymore?” The dawn of movie and tv show streaming has all but killed cable… Or so it feels, anyway.
On this episode we discuss our Netflix obsession as a generation, and whether cable has a shot of making it past this coming decade without going the way of the horse and buggy. Could generational gaps and differences save cable, since very young and much older consumers typically prefer the ease of use offered by cable companies? Could live events like the Grammys, the Super Bowl, etc. cause people to remain faithful to their live television? Is cable’s monopoly on internet access in general likely to keep them afloat?
Tune in and don’t forget to drop us a line about your own opinion on this topic.
As always, rating and reviewing our podcast on your apps helps us tremendously, and we appreciate it even more!
Also, remember episode 29 with Jen and Sam? Well they've put together an amazing video describing the campaign for their even more amazing movie project. Check out the link below and give them a follow!
http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/affair-movie/
Hey Duhmericana Listeners,This week, we embark on a topic that has been buzzing all over the web this past month: “Welcome to your tape.” Netflix released a 13-part series titled “13 Reasons Why,” based off the book of the same title by Jay Asher, released in 2007. Please be warned: this blog post and subsequent podcast episode deals with certain triggers regarding teen suicide and mental health.
Wilx read the book when it was released, and Netflix picking up the series brought it once again to the forefront of current conversations. The show deals with the suicide of teen Hannah Baker, who recorded and delivered 13 tapes dedicated to people she felt contributed to her reasons for committing suicide. The story is narrated from the perspective of her close friend and romantic interest Clay Jensen. Though the show was intended to bring to light the topic of teen suicide and mental health (an intention also expressed by singer and actress Selena Gomez, Executive Producer), we can’t help but wonder if this might have been a misguided attempt that causes more harm than good.
We grapple with the sentiment that it brings it to light, yet does so in a twisted sort of revenge fantasy that doesn’t succinctly depict that Hannah Baker, or anyone who commits suicide with revenge in mind, will never get the comeuppance intended. Does 13 Reasons Why glamorize teen suicide? Ultimately, it’s still using it as a form of entertainment and ultimately, profit.
What do you think? Did you read the book and/or watch the series? What redeeming qualities can be found in a show of this kind? Sound off below!
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This week we speak about something kind of vulnerable... our insecurities! Both individual, and as women in general.
Benzy as a single woman struggles with feeling as if others judge her currently single, childless life. Wilx, as a new mom, wants to listen to her intuition but can feel the pressures of others' opinions and advice, well-meaning as they may be.
What insecurities do you feel in your life, or as girls in general? Can you relate to any of the ones we mentioned above?
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Hello again Duhmericana listeners! This is our last week of Women’s Month, where we highlighted some important topics about womanhood near and dear to our hearts.
To wrap up the month, we connected with the amazing girls over at Morado Lens podcast, Cindy and Nat, for a simulcast! This means you can hop on over to their podcast and listen to the same content (and if you’re visiting from Morado Lens yourself, welcome!).
Cindy and Nat taught us a lot about what it means to embrace your “inner bruja”, your inner “witch.” Though some might shrink away from the negative connotations of the word, we discovered that all of us women have a heightened sense of intuition, usually picked up from our mothers (who, lets admit it, are always right!) and we operate in that intuition daily, from small decisions to larger gut feelings about people, places, events, etc.
Womanhood itself has this intuition built into it, and it’s probably something many of you have experienced, or perhaps have witnessed in the lives of women around you. Speaking of womanhood, we all contribute daily to the conversation about feminism, femininity, and the woman’s worldview. Wilx has her blog, www.lionsorchid.com, where she is creating a community for new and experienced moms where they can provide feedback and motivation to one another. Benzy, working in the educational field, aspires to inspire young women to pursue their dreams, and doesn’t shy away from being both strong and feminine as a way to showcase what true womanhood is to men in her life.
What does unleashing your inner bruja mean to you? In what ways are you contributing with your day to day life to the conversation about womanhood and the feminine experience? Let us know below!
If you’d like to connect with Morado Lens, find them anywhere you prefer to listen to podcasts, and on Instagram @moradolens.
Hello Duhmericana Listeners!We’ve had such a great time exploring the wonderful world of girl power during the month of March! As podcasters, professionals, and Latinas, we have resonated with so many of the topics we’ve covered this month. We’ve also had the amazing chance to connect with some really cool women doing great things in the arts!This week, we talk about some other women, both past and present, who have made lasting impact in women's history and in the movement as a whole.
Wilx shared her admiration for the Mirabal sisters, four Dominican sisters who were killed at the hands of a dictatorship regime, because they refused to bend to its power. Her modern-day pick was the brace Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist, who survived an attack on her life for seeking an education, yet brought education to even more girls through her story.
Benzy's historical pic was author Toni Morrison, who wrote books like Beloved and Song of Solomon, bringing stories about black lives and history in the south though strong female characters. She also shared about Emma Watson, who played two of her favorites: Hermoine and Belle as an actress, and is a UN Ambassador and spearheaded of "He For She," in real life, which encourages men to stand up for women's rights.
Tune in to the episode to hear about all of these incredible gals, and don't forget to share your thoughts! Have you heard about them before? Have any women you admire and want to share with us?
Duhmericana listeners, do we have a treat for you!
As you know, March is Women’s Month, and in honor of some amazing women we have the pleasure of knowing, we’ve been collaborating with some women in media and entertainment who are doing amazing things.
This week we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jen Finelli and Samantha Mauney Aiken, the writer and the director/producer of a new indie film “I’m Having An Affair With My Wife!” Almost a year ago to the day, we recorded episode 6 “Chick Flicks,” where we discuss female representation and portrayal in media and specifically movies. We also explored the “Bechdel Test,” which scores a movie based on having two named women who speak to each other about something other than a man. This caught Jen and Sam’s eyes, and as an anniversary episode, we discuss these and other topics. How much impact does marketing have on creating an indie film? Were the choices of a Korean American husband and a CEO-type black woman intentional? Have you had to make any apologies or explanations for creative choices made along the way?
Sam and Jen have amazing insight on filmmaking in general, and specifically on female filmmakers and the peaks and valleys they’ve had to cross along the way.
Tune in to the episode to hear all that they have to say, and to celebrate amazing women doing really rad things!
You can check out information on the film and donation opportunities here: http://mysweetaffair.com/, and on Instagram at @affair-movie
They are actually giving away two chapters of a romance novel by Ray Anyasi, which you can find here:
http://mysweetaffair.com/want-dive-sweet-representation-friendly-romance/
And a list of 50+ resources for filmmakers here:
http://mysweetaffair.com/get-free-film-resources-booklet/
Hey there and welcome back Duhmericana Listeners!Welcome to March! Can you believe we’re already in the third month of the year?March is a special month because we celebrate all of the women who have paved the way for us. March is officially Women’s History Month!
We’re kicking off the month by pairing up with some awesome ladies from the podcast sphere. This week, tune in as we chat all things Woman with another Latina podcast, La Charla Podcast.
Any teachers out there? Lili and Isela from La Charla are both schoolteachers and have wonderful insight on the differences between male and female teachers, and students. What disparity do we face as women in the workplace, or at home, in typically male or female-dominated roles? Are we able to teach younger generations from childhood that girls can be engineers, and guys can be bakers? Have we seen a change in the portrayal of historically gender-dominated roles?
We have a lot to say, and all month to say it! Make sure you are subscribed on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play so that you don’t miss one episode of this month celebrating all things Her! you can stay tuned because this is a two part collaboration and we are also featured on La Charla podcast!
Link up with the La Charla Podcast by searching for them anywhere you listen to podcasts, on Instagram at @lacharlapc, on Facebook; La Charla, and email them at lacharlapc@gmail.com
See you next week!
Hello Duhmericana listeners! We’re so glad you’ve tuned in.This week, we’re kicking it off by doing a blast to the past, and speaking to our younger selves: what advice do Adult Benzy and Wilx have for high-school Benzy and Wilx? What would we have loved to have heard that could have made our lives slightly easier, less stressful? Wilx suggests an overhaul in sleep habits, and Benzy suggests a reassessing of priorities, among other great tips.
Do you have young girls who need to hear tips from someone else? Would you have loved to have learned these nuggets of wisdom before? Did we miss any pointers that served you well in your youth? Share yours with us and let us know what you think!
Hey listeners! This week, Benzy and Wilx discuss something that afflicts people from all walks of life: how to manage a work/life balance.Amidst the hustle of our busy days, is it possible to still enjoy fulfilling friendships, relationships and hobbies, or is it all a myth? For our entrepreneur listeners, we have some fabulous tips for you as well regarding how to achieve this balance, remain motivated, and carve out the time and energy to pursue all your passions. How about you? Any tried and true tips that allow you to manage this often-sought balance? Let us know!
Hey Duhmericana listeners! Thanks as always for tuning in! This week, Wilx and Benzy discuss one of the most common pitfalls of consumerism culture: buying things that were a waste of money. From subscription services, to high-end yet cheaply made items, to Wilx's insight as a new mommy and what she did and didn't need, we have it all! Inversely, we also recall inexpensive yet super helpful, quality product that surprised us and saved our wallets. Chime in: what have you purchased and regretted? What had been a sleeper hit and pleasant surprise?
Welcome Duhmericana listeners!We've all heard it: making friends in adulthood differs greatly than back when we were kids. Tune in as Wilx and Benzy discuss these differences, and offer some of their own tips and methods that helped them make meaningful life-long friendships in adulthood.
Happy New Year listeners! We're back with a new season and a new addition to the Duhmericana family. In this episode we talk about our expectations for 2017, and the new adventures ahead. We can't wait to hear what your looking forward to this year as well. Be sure to reach out on social media!
As 2016 comes to an end and we get ready to welcome a new year, we reflect on all that's happened. This year marks the start of exciting challenges that we hope to continue, new goals achieved, and new friends made. Take a trip down memory lane with us while we discuss all the exciting, challenging, and pure nonsense that's happened this year. Hope you all have a happy and prosperous new year!
It's that time of year, when family gets together and share in the joys of the holiday season. Along with the holiday cheer comes some holiday frustrations, and it's ok to admit it. Whether it's dividing your time between all the visiting family members, or the long lines at the mall we've all experienced it. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear us talk about all our frustrations and how we've learned to cope with them, and to make our holiday season bright!
Hello Duhmericana listeners and welcome to another milestone episode, the big 2-0! Thanks for sticking around as we maneuver the podcast world. Speaking of which, we thought this would be a great episode in which to update all of you as to where Duhmericana is now. Though each episode might feel slightly similar, us sitting down and taking some time to visualize where we started and where we are now allowed us to see that we've come a long way! From upgrading equipment to tweaking our media, Duhmericana strives to get better week by week.
For instance, this week we introduced our new occasional segment where we unbox merchandise from some of our partners and affiliates! This week we got some nifty items from our friends at Ecocentric Mom. Check out our instagram for discounts codes!
How long have you been following us? Have you noticed our changes? What would YOU like to see and hear from us? Sound off below!
Hello Duhmericana fans! Benzy and Wilx here with another episode of our podcast. Allow us to introduce ourselves! We have some new followers and listeners to the podcast, and wanted to share with you all a little bit about ourselves!Although we've been friends for a few years now, there were things we didn't know about one another. Did you know we both parláis un peu de francais? Wilx is a snowbird and I'm a sand baby who didn't see snow until very recently?
Our Rumor Rundown also touched on the Kim Kardashian scare, when she was accosted by a prankster who attempted to LITERALLY kiss her butt.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YqDM-LH_Gg
Here's a funny SNL spoof of the first presidential debate. Alec Baldwin debuted his Donald Trump, and Kate McKinnon is back as Hillary Clinton.
Who do you think won the debate? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-nQGBZQrtT0
Last but absolutely not least, we talk about the tragic loss of a bright star in the MLB, Jose Fernandez. See a touching tribute his Marlins teammates had for him here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S82o5cAop7o
This week on the podcast, we ask ourselves: why are we so fascinated by the grisly details of crime? This is evidenced by the popularity of long-standing television shows like NCIS, Criminal Minds, and perhaps the most well-known of them all, Law and Order. Even new shows like Making A Murderer and podcasts like Serial and Sword and Scale have picked up quite a following.
This week, on the episode, we talk about the strong link between American sports and patriotism. By now, you must be aware of the controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. His decision to not stand for the National Anthem has caused quite an uproar, with people on both sides of the argument voicing their own opinions, and exercising their own freedom of speech.
On our latest episode, we talk about "hispanicisms," the most common Latin cliches that are actually true! From never moving out of the house to never even having sleepovers with friends, we have been through it all. Strict parents, loud parties, Vicks, does this also apply to you?
We spend most of our waking hours at work with typically the same people day after day. Friendships, or at least acquaintances, are inevitable. But when do work relationships start crossing the line? Is dating a co-worker ever ok? One interview question Benzy was asked prompted the question about how far is too far even when it comes to platonic friendships. Can your relationship survive one of you getting promoted to becoming The Boss? These dynamics, and more, in this episode!
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the new trend of mommy shaming: has “it takes a village to raise a child” been taken too far? Expressing concern for the well-being of a child is necessary and has saved many children from harmful accidents, or from a less-than-ideal home environment. But with media being what it is, how do we know when it becomes less about protecting the child, and more about bullying the mom? Not even celebrities are free of the mommy shaming bug, and in fact, probably are under even more scrutiny because of how public their lives are.
We are back! We took a bit of a summer break, what with one million weddings to attend, vacations to have, and so many different happenings occurring both personally and nationally. This episode, we dissect some of what happened during the summer, and have one point on which to brag. We hate to say “we told you so!” BUT: WE TOLD YOU SO!
Summer is upon us soon, and so are vacations! But not every vacation is as relaxing and carefree as we would have hoped. Listen in as Benzy and Wilx talk about their vacation horror stories!
This week's episode gets nostalgic! These summer vibes got us reminiscing. Join Benzy and Wilx on a stroll through memory lane. How does our childhood compare to what children today are experiencing? Don't forget to review our podcast!
For this week's episode, have you found yourself in a "friendlationship?" Not really dating but you might as well be? Maybe you've been a victim of friendship fraud. Do you have a bestie of the opposite gender? If yes (and most likely, all of you can answer yes to these!) then this episode will resonate with you. This week we explore the often-asked question: can a guy and girl ever be "just friends?" Tune in, because we have some great insight that you won't want to miss out on.
This week's topic might hit close to home for many of you. You are either stepping into it, figuring it out, or have already gone through it at some point: the dreaded Quarter Life Crisis. This affects many twenty-somethings right around the age of 25, when college is over, careers are under way, and the pressure to actually fall into those categories ("did you finish college already?" "What do you do for work?") starts really coming down on you.
Brunch, the best way to cure a hangover and cap off a weekend, and a better way to ring in a new week, but how much is too much for an afternoon out? What did you do on Easter Sunday? Did you brunch? Listen to us talk about our never ending journey to find a brunch place that wasn't going to burn a hole in our pockets!
Benzy and Wilx welcome you to their beloved City Beautiful! Orlando is more than just a tourist trap. See what else we love about O Town.
Are women fairly represented in todays cinema? what are your favorite movies, is there a strong female lead? unfortunately most times the answer to that is no, so what should be done? we have a few duh moments to add to the conversation. check out the episode dont forget to subscribe and give some feedback it means a lot to us
This Episode covers a new law passed in France that will allow children to sue their parents for photos they posted without their consent. The idea is that the parent put their child in potential danger. Interesting topic, tune in to hear our duh moments and thoughts about a childs privacy
We've all had to endure breakups in one form or another. Have you had to go through the 'other' kind of breakup, the one with a close friend? This episode we explore how it is different to breakup with a friend, so much history, so many memories. breaking up can be healthy, though it is part of the growing up process we must come to terms with the fact that people change over time and grow out of your life. Tune in to listen to when we had to breakup with a friend and our duh moments!
Is appropriation ever appropriate? This episode covers the fine line between admiring another culture and adopting it as your own, without having to face the inherent struggles that the natives of that culture face daily. Unfortunately we see many stars appropriate culture in the name of creativity, Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani, Rhianna, and the mot recent Beyonce and Coldplay. Tune in and find out what our do's and don'ts and our duh moments!
We know social media has its ups and downs, many trend savy people have been able to make a career out of their influence but at what cost? We've both experienced the disheartening moment when our favorite bloggers or insta-famous celebs 'sell out' and are blatantly pandering products to their followers. It's important to remember they only show a highlight reel, tune in and find out our duh moments.
This Week we talk about the daunting task of setting resolutions for the new year. Don't get us wrong: we believe in the power of goal-setting and know that people can change and grow, but the truth is we don't magically transform into new people, with incredible resolve and will-power. Knowing yourself, and what makes you prone to quitting and how to avoid those pitfalls, sets us up for more success in regards to our goals. Tune in for our thoughts, how we think resolutions should be approached and our duh moments!