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To end this season of amazing guests with a bang, we have compiled all the lessons and advice our wonderful guest podcasters have shared with us. Listen to this super quick episode to hear tips, tricks, and touching encouragement. Thank you to everyone who has supported our last season and a big appreciation to the hosts from for(4)teens, Thanks It's Thrifted, Chefs w/o Restaurants, Don't You Want Me, Bakers With T, and A Love Letter for giving us your time and energy.
Our friend from high school started "A Love Letter", a podcast all about everything from self-esteem, love, and more. Since releasing five episodes, we talk about how she made a vision almost overnight, fears after publishing her first episode, grappling with the concept of opening up to people "you know but don't know". Tune in for the best episode yet!
We’ve all dealt with expectations and comparisons for where we are in life. Join us in our discussion about how it’s 100% okay to be at a different point in life than your peers, despite what other people say!
Settle in as we discuss our three, under-the-radar news stories for today’s Headline News: (1) Biden is restricted from expelling migrant families to countries that would persecute them (NYT); (2) MLB players fundraise for staff during the lockout (NPR); and (3) music artists continue to get hit with crediting & copyright lawsuits (Rolling Stones, Entertainment Weekly).
Come for cupcakes and conversation with Tanaya Hopkins, the host of Bakers With T! A college senior at North Dakota State with entreprenuership on her mind, she started a podcast interviewing bakers around the world. Not only do we talk about how her bad Home Economics class experience fueled her baking interest and what she learned from creating Instagram content but also what she envisioned the podcast in the future. Tune in for this super fun-filled episode with ALL the laughs.
Kick back and relax as we talk about schools going back to in-person after this fiasco of a lockdown! We cover the situation, risks and benefits, and possible solutions we’d like to see in the foreseeable future.
Hello, hello! Dive into our three stories about how three SF Education board members are voted out (NYT, SFNAACP, SF Examiner), how an Olympic drug scandal now calls for a minimum age for competing ice skaters (NPR), and how the USA is not flagging Tencent and Alibaba for their counterfeit products (Al Jazeera). Thanks again for listening!
We scourged the internet for some GOOD unpopular opinions, and we found a few on a subreddit called "For your Opinions that are Unpopular". From breakfast in bed to why you aren't pulling people you like, join us for this fun short episode. We will be back soon with our guests, so tune in for that!
Ever thought about how safe you were on the Internet when you were younger? Your days on Discord, Omegle, and even Myspace? As we dig and figure out which generation is which social media era, we also dive into a GenZ gap, in which some parts of our generation has strict parental control and other part was wildin'. Our immigrant parent background, our unique timing on being born, and everything else that defined our very weird relationship with the world wide web.
Happy Sunday, wonderful listeners! As always, tune into our three, under-the-radar news stories about how two men in Miami stole $3-million-worth in medical ventilators (NBC Florida), how six juveniles were determined as persons of interest in threats to historically Black colleges (Star Tribune), and how over 500 acres of California redwoods are returned to Indigenous care (One Earth). Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!
Hello, hello! Earlier this week, we invited you all to send in some rants you guys had in mind, and for today’s Letter to the Podcaster, we look at your submissions and talk through them.
Plug in your headphones and relax as we talk about how doing the bare minimum is okay sometimes! We discuss how this notion is especially true for those days you haven’t been feeling great on, and it certainly applies to the fact that we’ve been living in a freakin panorama for almost 2 years.
Happy Sunday you gentlefolks! As always, we have three, very interesting, under-the-radar news stories to share with you all. The first is a run-down on why gas just KEEPS getting pricier (Al Jazeera), the Monkey Queen of Japan in trouble of losing power (NYTimes), and CIA dispels foreign conspiracy of “Havana Syndrome '' (NBC, Washington Post). Hope you enjoy the episode!
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! In light of the nearing end of college application season, we are joined by a friend of ours, Madeleine, who is a current senior in high school. We talk about what we thought helped us through the process and also what harmed us. From topics such as when to start essays, what to do when you hit the "submit" button, and how getting feedback has its pros and cons.
Why does our new year's resolutions always become desolations? Is it because we lack motivation? Is it because we aren't strong willed enough? Or is it because we don't actually want to try? Yeah, you made a plan, you set short term goals, and everything else, but what's the point of all that if you don't even believe that you will achieve it. Join Claire and Ceci discussing three points from a mentor's blog post (link here), our personal successes and failures, and how we think you can actually make it.
Happy Holidays, everyone! As always, we have three, very interesting, under-the-radar news stories to share with you all. The first is about the Philadelphia fire that resulted in 12 casualties (6ABC, ABC); the second is about a really weird fish that washed ashore near San Diego (Los Angeles Times); and last but not least, the third is a story is about Canada’s success in banning conversion therapy (NPR).
Join us and Dina and Shannon of the Thanks, It's Thrifted podcast. From our base in the West to theirs in the Midwest, we talk all about how they bonded through grapes at work and why they started one of the first thrifting podcasts out there. From their first thrifts to their first episodes, tune in to hear two best friends talk to two best friends about podcasting!
COP26, a global climate change convention, ended on November 12 with lots of goals and agreements. In today’s Page Six, we analyze those goals and agreements and try to see whether COP26 was as productive and successful as we had hoped it to be.
Welcome back and happy holidays soon! Join us for our discussion about three, under-the-radar news stories. Today, we talk about how the Wikileaks founder could now be taken by the US for leaks of military documents (Al Jazeera, Fortune), how Redditors troll Kellog’s job applications in solidarity with strikers (NPR, The Hill), and how billionaires Bezos and Brandon officially received their astronaut wings (Flying Magazine, NYTimes)
What would it be like if Ceci and Claire never met until now? For today's Letter to the Podcaster, we ask each other questions like it’s our first time seeing each other.
Join us in our culture chat of November 14, 2021 as we discuss the “normalization” of everyday life. Today, we talk about what normalization means and which situations normalization is acceptable in.
Join us for our discussion about three, under-the-radar news stories! Today, we talk about how the USA and China reach a joint agreement about climate change (The Washington Post), how a black Ohio police officer breaks silence about a KKK note from his white chief (CBS News), and California’s plan to “de-mathematize math” (Newsweek).
Meet Chris Spear, a personal chef but on this podcast more importantly, the host of Chefs Without Restaurants (@chefswithoutrestaurants). Originally aimed at sharing tips from a Facebook group, Chefs Without Restaurants has become a community that helps chefs build their business and skills in a nontraditional setting. Tune in as we hear about how he is building his podcast as an income stream, the insanely cool people he has interviewed, the stories of feedback and origin, and last but not least, advice for people in podcasting and entrepreneurship. Check out his podcast and Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chefswithoutrestaurants/
Take a look at Season 3, Episode 5’s Page Six edition where we discuss media’s effect on consumption! We defined what consumption and overconsumption are, described our own experiences with buying too much, and discussed media’s overall effect on our brains and the way we consume.
Welcome back and Happy Halloween! Join us in our Headline News analysis for October 31st, 2021, as we talk about what has gone under the radar in Biden’s bill (NPR), Kellogg's gets sued over their Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts (ABC News, The Week), and the Vietnam government charged and jailed five journalists for Facebook posts (Al Jazeera)
Join us as we go through several unpopular opinions that you all sent us. From the classic dogs vs. cat preference to an extremely bad regard for pizza and even a story about the D'amelio show, hear it all here!
Listen to a spiced up page six with our good friend, Miggs, a big music enthusiast. We talked about our music preferences, the debate of separating the art from the artist in terms of Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, breaking down “sad lyrics happy beats” songs like Hey Ya by Outkast, and the influence of the massive producing influence of the Neptunes.
TW: mentions of rape and pedophilia
Welcome back! Join us in our Headline News analysis for October 17, 2021, as we talk about how New York City ends its gifted and talented program (NBC), former FBI official Andrew McCabe wins retirement benefits and pay after legal settlement (NPR), and election workers in Georgia are fired after destroying voter registration forms (CBS).
Skipping across the pond to the UK, we interviewed Cat & Rich of the Don't You Want Me? podcast, which takes "a lighthearted look at the most relatable, intriguing & dysfunctional relationships in film" (from their Instagram @dywmpodcast). From how the two hosts met (virtually) to how they set themselves apart from other movie podcasts, the episode details their opinions and perspectives on the industry and on themselves!
Hello, beautiful people! Join us today in our very knowledgeable conversation today about how media relates to environmentalism and climate change. We talk about three main points: media’s history with environmentalism, news and politics, and the new age of social media. We also talk about how the Biden Administration can create a bigger impact with legislation throughout the world’s uphill battle against climate change.
Good morning, good morning! As usual, for our Headline News edition of October 3rd, 2021, we have three, under-the-radar news stories for you guys: Lithuania angers China after recent report on Chinese-made cell phones (Euronews, VOA News), The Kashmiri diaspora threatened with social media censorship (Al Jazeera, Pakistan Observer), and Italy and Croatia battle it out over patented name of wine (NYT, Wanted in Rome). Take care of yourselves and have an amazing rest of your Sundays!
Hip hip hooray for our first guest edition on our new season. Meet Haley, Gloria, Isabella, and Lauren, the four co-hosts of for(4)teens, a podcast aiming to help teens out through advice and stories. Listen in as they share relatable stories on friendship disagreements, their perspectives of podcasts beforehand, and how they got through everything.
Go take a walk as you listen in on our thoughts about the infamous videos of side hustles and (not so passive) passive incomes. We talk about what that has to do with the traditional view of a career and how to balance out both extremes for the life you want to live.
Good morning, good morning! As usual, for our Headline News edition of September 24, 2021, we have three, under-the-radar news stories for you guys: China’s recent crackdown on cryptocurrencies (CNBC, Reuters), how the U.S. is bumping against the debt ceiling yet again (NPR), and Hong Kong’s recent election (The Guardian). Take care of yourselves and have an amazing rest of your Sundays!
Welcome back, everyone! With the introduction of Season 3, we debut our new theme: media! Throughout this season, we will discuss media-related topics and for Episode 1, we talk about media's role in the great political divide. We hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!
As an introduction to our new theme of media this season, we put out some thoughts surrounding mainstream news and social media on Instagram. Listen in on the results and more!
Welcome back to our podcast! It has been two weeks since our hiatus, and we can't wait to share with you the stories headlining this episode. Tune in to hear about these three news: Lebanon’s version of Jeff Bezos is now their Prime Minister (BBC, NYT), the Supreme Court of Brazil soon to rule on indigenous land (The Global Herald, Al Jazeera, Reuters), and a Silicon Valley startup stirs trouble in the other Californian valleys (NPR, North Bay Business Journal). Have a good Sunday!
Hello to everyone listening today! We are back with a chat about the anxiety of leaving home. Tune in to hear our past experiences with leaving our close family for extended periods of time along with tips for everyone to manage this type of stress.
Good morning, everyone! Take a pause and listen to our Headline News edition on August 22, 2021, where we discuss three, under-the-radar news stories: President Biden attempts to increase vaccination rates amongst nursing home staff and stops governors from blocking mask mandates in schools (USA Today), EPA bans a pesticide linked to health problems in children (AP News), and Hong Kong police arrest four students for “advocating terrorism” (Al Jazeera). Once again, thank you so much for listening and we hope you learned something from this episode. Have an amazing rest of your Sunday!
Join us and our guest, Crystal Widado, an inspiring teen who started making stickers during quarantine. She shares her unexpected jump from a lack of debate funds to honing her "unnatural artistic talent" on the iPad, and how anyone can do what she did as well. Listen in on her complaints about the Cricut machine, the development of her custom "Wilbur", her advice on running a sticker shop, her takes on ethical consumption within the so-called studygram along, and definitely, last but not least, how she turned her hobby to help personal social issues such as anti-asian racism.
Hello to everyone listening! Today, we continue our Olympics theme from our Headline News from this series (go check it out if you haven’t yet!) and discuss Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the Olympics.
Hello hello, wonderful listeners! In the spirit of the Olympics, for our Headline News of our 30th series, we have three interesting, under-the-radar themed stories for you today: Rapinoe’s endorsement of CBD and Richardson’s ban from the Olympics causes confusion (NPR, Essentially Sports), The Judo world shakes as France’s longtime famous “Big Ted” takes a loss at bronze (France 24, AP News), Tokyo Games are thriving, and so are Tokyo COVID cases (NPR). As always, we hope you learned something from this episode, and have a good rest of your Sunday!
Join us and our guest, Marlin, as we talk about how he got interested in growing a bonsai, his takes on the sentimentality of a tree, and tips for those interested. Listen in on stories of his first bonsai (who actually has a name), his creative goals in a hypothetical situation, and more!
So today’s chat is about what diet culture and hair care have in common. What do those two have with each other? Well, you would just have to listen to the episode, which includes our haircare and skincare growth, the Dunning-Kruger effect, half-truths, and Ceci’s random tip on why hyaluronic acid isn’t as great.
Hello hello, wonderful listeners! For our Headline News of our 29th series, we have three interesting, under-the-radar stories for you today: Texas abortion law allows its citizens to enforce the law (New York Magazine, Spectrum News), a factory fire in Bangladesh kills at least 52 people (CNN), and, on a lighter note, China says giant pandas are no longer extinct (NPR)! As always, we hope you learned something from this episode, and have a good rest of your Sunday!
Join us for our third installment of unpopular opinions in which we share with you poll results from our Instagram regarding your views on certain supposedly unpopular opinions. From raisins to race-bending, the topics are super spirited and fun to listen to!
We constantly have people’s expectations weighing down on us, whether that be from our family, colleagues, bosses, friends, etc. Join us as we discuss how to deal with these expectations if they become too burdensome or if you don’t even want to conform to those expectations.
Happy Sunday to everyone listening in! For our Headline News edition of June 20, 2021, we have three, under-the-radar news stories, as usual: Recap of Olympic Swimming Trials & Biggest Story (SwimSwam), Mexico’s Walmart chain cuts of elderly volunteer baggers (Washington Post, Al Jazeera), and San Francisco permanently implements free museum admission for low income residents (CBS SF Bay Area). Thank you so much for listening, and have an amazing rest of your Sunday!
Happy Father's Day too!
Join us and Asia Fee, a chemist, founder of Alchemist Asia, social media & content creator lead, and former Colorguard performer and instructor. With her considerable and varying background, Asia shares her story from starting Colorguard in middle school to being a small business owner. We first talk about the lessons she learned on the field and her favorite routine. She recounted her introduction to chemistry in high school and how that brought her to conferences around the country talking with experts and renowned researchers. In the midst of that, Asia found her love for making her own makeup, and how she is making her own path in the beauty industry.
We’ve all heard of the infamous “customer service voice.” Join us as we discover our own customer service voices, how different they are, and the situations in which they arise. We also dive into the origins of our high-pitched voices and why they come up in certain conversations.
Happy Sunday to everyone listening in! For our Headline News edition of June 12, 2021, we have three, under-the-radar news stories, as usual: lawmakers propose antitrust reforms (CNBC), China begins censoring Hong Kong’s film industry (The Guardian), and 178 hospital workers are suspended for not getting the COVID vaccine (NPR). Thank you so much for listening, and have an amazing rest of your Sunday!
Join us for a conversation that started out about our recent mock trial experience (which was not very fun) and how that builds into a lesson about underestimating. We also add in another angle about swimming, packing for vacation, and how overestimating can cause a downfall as well.
Hello, listeners!! For our Headline News Edition of June 6, 2021, we bring to you three, under-the-radar news stories: SCOTUS rules that tribal police hold power over non-natives in their settlement (The Conversationalist, Cronkite News), Idaho politician doxxes a women who accused fellow lawmaker of sexual assault (The Intercept, Idaho Press), and Malala Yousafzai faces backlash in her native country of Pakistan over recent Vogue interview (NPR). Have a great rest of your Sunday, everyone!
Join us for a super fun conversation with Moody Rahman, a Dungeon Master of the game, Dungeons & Dragons. We give a little introduction for those who don't know the game very well, and quickly dive into what he does as a DM. From planning storylines and ad-libbing, Moody shares his best tips and his funniest stories. If you want a way to keep in touch with friends and channel your creativity, check out this episode!
Good morning, good morning! For our 25th Series of Sundition, we have, as always, three news stories and our analyses for you to enjoy: the Supreme Court agrees to hear a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy (Politico, US News), CVS is handing out prizes for COVID-19 vaccinations (CNN), and Biden’s upcoming multi trillion-dollar budget (Wall Street Journal). We hope you enjoy and have an amazing rest of your Sunday!
In light of a recent uncomfortable situation we encountered, we discuss some red and green flags to keep an eye out for when meeting new people
Welcome back to our first guest episode for our third LTTP series with Jade, a painter and tattoo artist from Seoul, South Korea. We talk about his path towards pursuing art professionally. We hear from his early art influences, his time at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the importance of an artist community.
We even hear from his experiences in showcasing his work, the influence of writing and reading on his art process, and how he got into tattooing. He shares what he enjoys (and doesn't enjoy) about the profession along with a funny story and a tip for aspiring artists!
Hello hello! For our Page 6 edition of May 23, 2021, we talk about our looming graduation! In light of that, we reminisce on our time in high school and look forward to our future, especially college.
Hello, friends! Welcome back to our Headline News Edition of our podcast. Today, we have three exciting, under-the-radar news stories: Microsoft is finally putting Internet Explorer to rest (NPR), Associated Press has faced backlash over firing a pro-Palestinian journalist (Al Jazeera), and Republicans continue to restrict ballot initiatives that have defied their wishes (NYTimes). Enjoy, and have an amazing Sunday!
Hello hello! Join us and our two special guests, Vy and Karen, in our culture chat of the day! We discuss infographic activism and why you should take posts concerning this type of activism with a grain of salt.
This is our first Letter to the Podcasters with guests that are good friends of ours: Karen and Vy. They will join our discussion as we talk about how the Philadelphia health commissioner resigns after cremating the remains of the MOVE 1985 bombing (NBC), the Republicans oust Liz Cheney from House leadership (NYT), and businesses are concerned about worker shortages (USA Today).
We are back with an Unpopular Opinion Part 2. Listen to a variety of submitted opinions from warm water and Genshin along with our opinions on thrifting and those yummy Safeway sugar cookies (spoiler alert: one of us is not a big fan).
Join us as we discuss whether or not people truly change. Based on a recent experience of hearing about an old classmate, we contemplate personal growth in teenage years, and touch upon our experiences of personality change, superficial or profound.
Hello everyone! For our Headline News Edition of May 9, 2021, we discuss three, under-the-radar news stories: Massachusetts restricts facial recognition for police force (NPR), the EPA decides to enact greenhouse gas regulations (NYT), and the Scottish election is on move to vote on independence (Al Jazeera). Have a good rest of your Sunday!
Join us and Arushi Tyagi as we talk about BoxIt, a startup she is currently developing that creates custom subscriptions boxes to support small businesses. We hear an interesting perspective of someone who is going through the first steps and her experiences with difficult communication, the benefit of mentorship, the challenges she faced, and how she overcomes them.
“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” -Bill Gates With Cecilia’s discovery of this famous quote, we begin reminiscing about the development of our podcast up until now.
Happy Sunday! Today, we have three interesting stories: 9 famous Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been charged for the 2019 protests (NPR), updates on the recent Russian military buildup (NYTimes), and Biden's meeting with Japan PM refocuses American foreign policy on East Asia (CNN).
Join us and our guest Kyara Sewell (@kyara.sewell), a senior based in Ontario GTA. Because of her mom, she has always been inclined towards having an entrepreneurial spirit, from working at a financial service start up to starting her tarot card reading business. We talk more about how some opportunities just don't work out (no matter how much you want to hope it does), what the mindset of an entrepreneur should be, and why success is so subjective in this modern world. We even hear some of her funny stories while reading some tarot cards for friends!
You can check out her own podcast "Emotionally Present" on Spotify as well!
Good morning, everyone! For our Headline News edition of April 15, 2021, we present to you three new, under-the-radar stories: Biden orders a review of the Supreme Court (NYT, POLITICO), Bowling Green State fraternity is punished for hazing after a student’s death (CNN, 13 ABC), and US increases interaction with Taiwan despite US-China tensions (Al Jazeera). We hope you have a great rest of your Sunday!
Looking good and feeling good! You have probably all heard some similar phrase, and so have we, which is why we delved deeper into this saying with some psychology, a sports example, a confounding variable of beauty standards and a short snippet on true happiness. If you want our take on how to really take advantage of this phrase for your good, tune in for this episode!
Join us as we discuss the unpopular opinions that we asked you all to share with us on Instagram, and boy, do we have some very controversial ones. We also give our take on this subject with our own opinions and they seem to weirdly surround food, so if you like food, listen in!
Howdy, folks! As always, we have three interesting, under-the-radar news stories for y’all to listen to: Biden repeals sanctions on a human rights prosecutor, reversing Trump’s decision (NYT); Coca-Cola wants Congress to act after Georgia passes new voting law (CNN Business, GPR, NYT); and an update on Myanmar’s bloody situation (BBC). We hope you have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!
Join us and our guest this week,Rachel Kurapati, a sophomore in Seattle, Washington. As a teen entrepreneur, future medical professional, and woman in STEM, she developed an app to prevent teen suicides and help teens manage their mental health effectively, and it has been recognized by prestigious organizations like MIT and UDel for its merits.
We talk about her experience under the program Teen Young Entrepreneurs, working with actual product developers, the importance of networking, and the ups and downs of teamwork.
Join us for a culture chat on our tastes and preferences, from topics on crushes, food, and even Kpop. We discuss different opinions and why they are so important in even the small stuff of life.
Happy Sunday! For our Headline News edition of March 28, 2021, we have three interesting, under-the-radar news stories lined up for you: Tennessee passed a new law aimed at transgender student athletes (NPR), Biden faced backlash in his claims on immigration at the US-Mexico Border (NYTimes, NBC), and researchers learned how to turn food waste in jet fuel (NowThis, SingularityHub). We hope you enjoy listening and have a good rest of your Sunday.
Join us and Emily Han (@em1lyhan), a sophomore in Bay Area, California. As a 4-year Debate Competitor, 3-year Model United Nations Competitor, and interested in entrepreneurship, her passion for public speaking has led her to co-found a worldwide nonprofit, Make a Statement (@projectmakeastatement), focusing on educating youth and low-income students about public speaking. During the summer, Emily also works as a part-time Debate Coach Assistant, and she was selected to MIT LaunchX, a highly selective Entrepreneurship Program, in the summer of 2021. As an artist, Emily is passionate about Digital Art and Design and has designed Social Media Posts for five different organizations. She also works as a marketing intern at a Real Estate Company, focusing on Facebook Marketing. We talk about almost everything from her interests in design, how she built her management, the way she stays motivated, and more!
She would be happy to answer any questions regarding Speech & Debate, MUN, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Internships, or life advice in general! Feel free to reach out to her at emilyhan0411@gmail.com.
This is a hard one to name because of the many topics we touched on.
We were definitely shocked to hear of the shooting and sad about the deaths.
As Asian Americans, seeing the rise in hate crimes, we know (and are scared) that many acts in this context seem like anti-Asian sentiment.
Our thoughts, regarding the media’s response, how the police acted, and the big question on whether the shooter’s action was racially motivated or not, are all on this episode.
Please give it a listen.
Hello, wonderful listeners! For our Headline News of March 21, 2021, we have three, very interesting news stories lined up for you: The US House of Representatives passed a resolution censuring the Myanmar military coup (Insider), an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude shakes Japan (CNN), and Judge Cahill denies the delay of the trial for George Floyd’s murder (New York Times, MPR News). We hope you have a great rest of your Sunday!
Join us and Sophia Fong, the founder of sofosews, an Instagram page that sells handmade clothing to fundraise for a myriad of causes like Love without Boundaries and FreetheFlow. We talk about her inspiration for this project (and sewing), the lessons she has learned in entrepreneurship, and more! Check her out on Instagram @sofosews to follow and even buy her designs for the latest cause.
Join us for a culture chat on...epigenetics. You have probably heard of words like epipen and epicenter, but learn more about how you can "change" your genes.
Hello beautiful people! For our Headline News edition for Series 16, we bring to you three, interesting news stories: the UN calls for foreign forces to immediately withdraw from Libya (Al Jazeera and the Arab Weekly), Polar Bear Hotel in China opens and is faced with backlash (Business Insider and Breaking News), and, last but not least, Mexican protestors for women meet the police (BBC). Thank you for listening, and have an amazing rest of your Sunday.
Video game addiction? Impulse-type disorder? Which is it? You have all definitely heard of it considering the rise in popularity due to the pandemic? We talk about our history with video games, from childhood ones like Temple Run to new discoveries like Genshin Impact. Tune in to hear these stories and our take on what a "video game addiction" is!
Hello everyone! For our Headline News edition for February 21, 2021, we discuss three news stories: Chevron dumps oil in the San Francisco Bay (ABC7 News, The Guardian), Woman shot during Myanmar protests dies (BBC), Scientists clone the first endangered species (NBC). Thanks so much for tuning in and have a good rest of your Sunday!
Drawing from our mock trial competition experiences, we talk about how to deal with losing and/or failure. How should you tackle it in order to succeed later on? Join us to figure out and even hear a fun court story!
Hello everyone, and Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovely people out there! For our Headline News edition for February 14, 2021, we discuss three news stories: Anti-coup protests start in Myanmar, the CDC just released guidelines for the reopening of schools (NPR), SAG, the biggest Hollywood union, has expanded for influencers (New York Times). Thanks so much for tuning in and have a good rest of your Sunday!
Welcome back! We have three interesting news stories to start off your wonderful Sunday morning: Anti-coup protestors grow as Myanmar blocks Facebook and Twitter (NPR), Lawsuits are filed against disinformation (NYTimes), A Nazi concentration camp secretary has been charged with 10,000 counts of accessory to murder (USA Today).
Hello, everyone! For our Page 6 for February 7, 2021, we talk about the next steps for self-improvement after finishing a large project.
Welcome back! We have three interesting news stories to start off your wonderful Sunday morning: Le Pen, the head of the Far-Right Movement in France, calls for a “Hijab Ban” (Independent), Activists in AZ are suing to keep the US from giving away land for mining (Al Jazeera), Coup fears amid election fraud claims from military in Myanmar (Associated Press).
Hello! Welcome back to our first discussion in the new year. Join us as we dive into the importance of understanding different perspectives from different perspectives (literally). Bringing in the biology of color, our crushes, and politics, we look at the fundamental and innate reason why we should be aware of seeing things from a different eye.
Welcome back! We have three interesting news stories to start off your wonderful Sunday morning: new cancer immunotherapy shows promise in early research (Purdue News), Jimmy Lai is charged under the Hong Kong security law (NPR), and 5 are dead after a truck runs into a group of cyclists in Las Vegas (NBC News). Enjoy!
Hello, hello! In light of the 2020 holiday season, we talk about relationships, specifically friendships, and discover our love language. If you want to take the quiz to find out what your own love language is, here is the link: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/.
Hello everyone! We hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday morning. In our Headline News edition of December 6, 2020, we cover two news stories: Betsy DeVos extends the pause of student loan payments until January (Politico) and how a carbon monoxide leak in a mine in Southwest China leaves 18 dead (NPR). We also give a quick run-down on the latest stimulus package (CNET). Thanks for listening!
Hey guys! For our Page 6 edition of December 6, 2020, we talk about mass consumerism, its faults, and methods we as consumers can take to solve this issue.
Hey guys! For our Page 6 edition of November 22, 2020, we dive into the world of skincare! We discuss why the skincare industry is so big, epigenetics, and things to avoid. Cecilia also sprinkles in some of her own dos and don'ts of skincare. If you are looking for more tips, be sure to either contact us or check out and follow @skinhibition on Instagram!
Welcome back! For our Headline News edition of November 22, 2020, we discuss three, quite unconventional news stories: after ensuing violence, Dutch police ask the public to stop “pedo-hunting” (New York Times); Kyle Rittenhouse was freed from jail after attorneys posted a $2 million bail (Chicago Tribune); and a pharmacist and drug dealer are arrested because of plotting to firebomb rival pharmacy (US NewsChant).
Dive deep into the differences of ideology and strategy in politics, education, and life with us and our guest, Samson Mai, the proprietor of Metalearning (metalearning.us).
Good morning, everyone! For our Headline News of November 15, 2020, as always, we cover three news stories: another fight against Twitter and Facebook is headed for the Senate (CNET), renewable energy reaches its highest capacity (ABC News), and Egyptian archaeologists discover ancient sarcophagus dated back to the Late Period (Al Jazeera).
Hello hello! For Page 6 today, we discuss the importance of stress management and a healthy mindset. Discover new ways to stressbust with us!
Welcome back, everyone! For the Headline News of November 8, we cover three news stories: Europe locking down again after a new surge of coronavirus cases (BBC), tropical storm Eta forming in the Caribbean (CNN), and the FDA declining to endorse a new, controversial Alzheimer's treatment (New York Times).
Resources to donate to Hurricane Eta relief funds: https://donate.google.com/checkout?campaignid=5287319902945280&tab=1&hl=en-US&authUser=0.
In light of the 2020 election, we discuss the projected results of the election: Joe Biden being named the president-elect, along with Kamala Harris as the vice president-elect. Delving further, we reiterate the importance of voting and what the Biden administration may look like in the future.
As we get closer to the election, we wanted to highlight the importance of civic duty on a local level. So, our special guest today for our Letter to the Podcaster Edition is Luis Huang, a mayoral candidate in Irvine who is redefining activism. Tune in as we go for a deep dive into the confusion we feel about politics and the reason why. Hint: It has a lot to do with big corporations.
Find him at luishuang4irvine.com
Welcome back! For the Headline News of October 25, 2020, we cover three, under-the-radar new stories: the Department of Justice hit Google with the biggest antitrust case since the 1990s (New York Times), Purdue Pharma settled with $8.3 billion with the federal courts but still face challenges by states (CNN), and a hearing from a rape claim defamation case against Trump fell through (NBC New York).
Taking a fun break from our regular programming, we decided to do quick Q & A with each other, asking 10 questions in total Tune in to hear our favorite childhood dishes and an insane amount of bug stories!
For the Page 6 of October 25, 2020, we recap and discuss the last presidential debate before the 2020 election.
We have a very special guest with us today! Melissa, a Human Resources Business Operations Analyst at Amazon, tells her story of how she went from making wine with her parents to where she is today.
Hello, everyone! In our Page 6 episode of October 11, 2020, we discuss the feeling of being “stuck,” something a good number of us has gone through, along with our suggestions as to how we can combat that feeling.
Good morning, everyone! For the morning of October 11, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: protests raging in Indonesia over new labor law (TIME, NYT), the death of a 15-year old boy after confinement in an Italian quarantine ship (New York Times), and a fire that engulfs a 33-story apartment building in South Korea (CNN).
Welcome back to our podcast! For our Headline News episode of October 4, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: the call for change in the jade mining industry of Myanmar (NPR), the Pentagon’s shady funding for COVID (The Hill), and a federal judge’s order to USPS to prioritize election mail (Reuters).
Earlier this week, we asked you guys what you wanted to know about podcasting! Here are our answers to your questions :)
In today’s Page 6 episode, we discuss gender roles and the social learning theory, along with issues and our own experiences with the topic.
In today’s Page 6 episode, we discuss the idea of putting someone up on a pedestal, clarifying the meaning of the phrase and the effects the action has from everyday relationships to celebrities to political situations.
Welcome back! In the Headline News episode of September 27, we discuss the Trump’s administration decision to allow logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest (NPR), how thousands of Australians are stranded overseas due to the continent’s travel restrictions (New York Times), and Facebook’s efforts to shut down fake Chinese accounts (BBC News).
We asked. You answered. Listen to responses to our question: What is the theme song of your life? Hear our replies as well!
Good morning everyone! Welcome back to our podcast. In our Headline News of September 20, 2020, we discuss three, under-the-radar news stories: University of MIchigan strikers are still demanding change after their strike had ended with a compromise (ABC News); WeChat is being banned in App Stores in the US (New York Times); and states in Mexico have started banning junk food (NPR).
Earlier this week, we posted on Instagram asking you guys to ask any questions you had about our experiences with online learning. Here are our responses to your questions!
In today’s Page 6 episode, we discuss the issues when it comes to the emotional aspect of parenting and how this problem is stemmed from the lack of education and has been persistent for many generations.
Welcome back to our new and improved Sundition podcast! In our Headline News for today, we discuss three, under-the-radar news stories: how a Connecticut police chief tampered with his promotion and has now been charged, the UC system lawsuit concerning standardized testing, and how cancer research projects diversifying genetic studies receive new grants. In addition to just summarizing these stories, we now offer our own opinions and analysis on these stories.
In today's Page 6 episode, we discuss how California is literally on fire, thanks to various factors, such as gender reveal parties and lightning strikes.
Earlier this week, we posted a question on Instagram: What problem or situation did TV / movies make you think would be common, but when you grew up you found out it wasn’t? Here are some of your responses!
Hello, everyone! Welcome back from our four-week hiatus. We restructured our podcast to better fit our perception of what a Sunday newspaper should look like while giving our insights and opinions on the subjects we discuss. We also have a new newsletter!! Sign up through our website in our link in our Instagram bio. Regular episodes will restart next week, so stay tuned!!
Wind down with us for the evening of August 2, 2020 with three, feel-good news stories: the U.S. Senate passed a bill banning dangerous mesh nets in fishing, protecting whales, sea turtles, and more (Oceana); Costa Rica hit a milestone in their plan to reverse deforestation, becoming the first tropical country in the world to do so (CNN); and that new footage and photos published on World Tiger Day 2020 shows a return of endangered tigers in Thailand (The Good News Network). Have a good night!
Join us and our friends in a discussion about college! Since CommonApp is open now, college applications are now under way. Enjoy our conversations about the pressure of school and our opinions about the topic!
On the morning of August 2, 2020, we discuss three under-the-radar news stories: a baseball bat attack in a Windermere home leaves two men dead and one woman injured (WKMG News / ClickOrlando), a Florida teen has been arrested for a Twitter hack (News Channel 8), and how job losses and flooding in Bangladesh spark fear (CNA938). We also talk about one local news story: Costco workers at many Bay Area stores have tested positive for coronavirus (SF Chronicle).
UPDATE: We reposted this a day late because of some new edits.
Wind down at the end of the day with our Lazy Evening episode, where we talk about three feel-good news stories: the registration of the National Suicide Prevention Hotline's new 3-digit number, 988 (CBS News); Vermont's ban on food waste in trash cans (Fast Company); and scientists' development of a new test that could detect cancer much earlier (NBC). Have a great rest of your day!
Get to know us more in this special edition of the afternoon tea edition. Tune in as we go through 20 questions ranging from "What is the TLDR version of your life?" to "Do you believe money can or cannot buy happiness?".
On the wonderful Sunday morning of July 25, 2020, We cover three under-the-radar news stories: the fight between Alaska's fishing and mining industries (NYT), the Paris deputy mayor's resignation after being linked with an alleged child rapist (Gulf News), and Trump's executive orders on drug prices (NPR). We also cover one local news story, about how Santa Clara County schools receive $6 million for mental health support (Kron 4 News).
In the morning edition of Series 6, we cover three, under-the-radar news stories: an oil tanker in Yemen could explode at any time (NYT), Commonwealth Edison has been charged with bribery (WTTW, NYT), and how a Washington state county declares that chalk writings on the sidewalk is illegal (Seattle Times). We also cover one local news story, about the recent coin shortage in the Bay Area (NBC Bay Area).
Wind down for the night with our Lazy Evening episode. Here, we talk about three, feel-good stories to end your Sunday on a warm note: France is now giving healthcare workers across the nation a combined €8 billion, which is around $9 billion, raise for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic (BBC); a medical student created a handbook to showcase symptoms of common illnesses for people of darker skin (The Tab); and how in India, 2 million people gathered together, while following social distancing and masking guidelines, to plant 250 million trees (AP). Have a good rest of your evening!
Join us in our afternoon conversation with Columbia lecturer Tony Dear. We discuss what it’s like to live in New York City, differences and paths from high school to undergrad to grad school, computer science and much more!
For the evening of July 12, 2020, we end your day with three feel-good news stories: a SCOTUS ruling caused major delays in the infamous Keystone XL Project, forcing it to go through the long process of environmental review (CNN); HBO ordered a 12-episode season of “Young Love,” an animated series based on the Oscar-winking short film “Hair Love” (The Hollywood Reporter); and how Sydney, Australia plans to be completely powered by renewable energy (Cities Today). Have a great rest of your evening!
In today’s afternoon tea session, join us in a conversation about higher education with Jessie Rosales, MEd, a college advisor at UC Berkeley. We discuss college experiences, as well as tips for students on various topics such as class selection and mental health.
For the morning of July 12, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news: a Supreme Court case ruling supports Native American rights in Oklahoma (New York Times), the third explosion in three weeks was reported in Iran (New York Times), and how the Philippine Congress formally shuts down the nation's biggest broadcaster (New York Times). We also cover one local news story, about how the Oakland Unified School District announced that the first four weeks of school, beginning August 10, will be fully virtual (Mercury News).
We talk about three feel-good news stories: the influx of huge teddy bears in Paris (Bussiness Insider), the birth of red panda cubs, baby giraffes, and more in Columbus Zoo (USA Today), and how a volunteer "sewing squad" of 800 people has distributed 55,000 masks in the past 3 months to many disproportionately hurt communities (CNN). Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
In today’s afternoon tea, dive into a discussion about environmental science and education with us and Wendy Kwong. Additionally, we examine different aspects of the environmental management career and field, from environmental construction consulting to water management.
On the morning of July 4, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: we give an update on Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone(NYT) talk about how Ed Henry from FOX News has been fired due to a sexual harassment allegation (CNN Business), and how China has passed a security law in Hong Kong (The Guardian). Additionally, we cover a local news story about how Oakland Zoo is in danger of closing (SF Chronicle). To donate to the Animal Care Fund for Oakland Zoo, check out our link https://linktr.ee/sundition
For the evening of June 27, 2020, we talk about how NASA names headquarters in DC after ‘Hidden Figure’ Mary W. Jackson (USA Today), the revitalization of bees (FOX), and how the Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act (High Country News). We hope you enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
In today's episode, we are just spilling all our thoughts and opinions on body image in the context of the modern world. From takes on social media to familial pressure, both of us have felt it all.
On the morning of June 27, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news stories: the debate over whether Washington, D.C. could become a state (National Public Radio), Salvation Army’s mobile food pantries (Marietta Times, Salvation Army), and how the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump in asylum case (National Public Radio). We also cover one local news story, about strikes and protest at the Redwood City Jail--Correctional Facility (The Almanac).
For the evening of June 20, 2020, we discuss three feel-good news stories to end your Sunday on a warm note: China instigates higher protection for pangolins, which are an endangered species (BBC); and two major Supreme Court cases from earlier this week, one that concerns DACA (CNN) and one about LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace (CNN). Have a great rest of your Sunday!
In today's episode, Annette Pelayo, a real estate agent and UCSD alumni, joins us in a discussion about higher education. We dive into topics such as financial literacy and career paths, gaining insight from a non-traditional perspective.
On the morning of June 20, 2020, we cover three under-the-radar news: the remains of missing kids Tylee Ryan and Joshua Vallow have been recently found in Idaho (NBC News), the $2.2 billion lost by Wirecard and the resignation of their CEO (CNN Business), and how the coronavirus pandemic will cost the U.S. economy $7.9 trillion over the next ten years and steep developing countries into a major debt crisis (New York Times). We also cover one local news story from the Bay Area: SF will now send unarmed professionals to non-criminal calls instead of police (LA Times).
For the evening of June 13, 2020, we cover three pieces of positive, feel-good news: a Korean adoptee wins a landmark case for their rights for their biological family roots; Crayola released a skin tone line; and FarmLink, a network of students and volunteers that redirects thousands of pounds of potential food waste to food banks to help during COVID-19.
Lounge around and eat a snack as you listen to a discussion of anti-blackness in the Asian American community. We dive into the multiple factors that we feel have contributed to anti-blackness along with how that has manifested itself in our community. At the end, we give you a rundown of steps on how to have a conversation with your family on the Black Lives Matter and the oppression it fights against.
Resources to donate, learn, and share: https://linktr.ee/blacklivesmatter.
On the morning of June 13, 2020, we cover three news stories: a report stating that the United States has been in a recession since February 2020, Seattle's autonomous zone called CHAZ, and how the EPA continues to roll back protections and laws amid the coronavirus epidemic. We also cover a special local case: Nicholas Zhao, an incoming junior at UC Berkeley, has 20+ cases and allegations of sexual assault and rape against him (link to petition to get him expelled and charged: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-california-berkeley-immediate-expulsion-and-legal-action-against-nicholas-zhao-for-assault-and-rape).
Hello guys! This is Cecilia and Claire, your two co-hosts for the podcast Sundition! This trailer is just a little introduction about ourselves and what our podcast is about. We hope you give us a listen!