The Unpopularity Contest: Recent Episodes

Kadijahtu Bah and Derya Taspinar

Hey! We're Kadijah and Derya, two seniors at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. In this podcast we discuss and rate YOUR unpopular opinions! We upload our podcast twice a month on Tuesdays so make sure to tune in :) Check out more episodes from season 1 on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/unpopularitycontest .

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Hey guys, we're back! In this episode, we discuss whether or not Green Kia Souls are actually ugly, whether we should judge people based off of their music taste, if vegetables are better than dessert, whether or not you should need a high school diploma to get a job, and if mac and cheese is "mid". Thanks for listening :). Song featured in this episode: Summer in the Neighborhood by Bad Snacks.

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Hey guys! This episode is a long one, but it is definitely worth the listen. We discuss the "Driver's License" song that has blown up recently, whether people look better with their natural hair color and texture, if under eye bags are pretty, if Trump was as bad as people made him out to be, and whether or not marriage is a scam. Thank you all for listening! Song featured in this episode: Purple by Sextile.

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Hey guys! In this special holiday themed episode, we discuss whether or not Christmas trees are overrated, if Elf is the best holiday movie, and if New Year's should be celebrated. We hope you all enjoy and have a happy holidays! Song featured in this episode: Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny.

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Hey listeners, happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! In our Thanksgiving themed episode we discuss whether smoked turkey is life changing, if friendsgivings are better than family Thanksgivings, and whether Black Friday is a consumerist holiday that is bad for the environment. Thank you all for listening! Song featured in this episode: Simple Gifts by Cooper Cannell.

https://www.purewow.com/family/native-american-charities  - link for charities to donate to this Thanksgiving :)

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Hey guys! It's almost Halloween! To celebrate, we're doing a Halloween themed podcast. We discussed whether or not the buildup to Halloween is better than the actual day, if the Playboy Bunny costume is actually cute and shouldn't be labeled as slutty, and if Halloween opens up opportunities for offensive costumes and cultural appropriation. Thanks for listening :). Song featured in this episode: Dance of Deception by Kevin MacLeod

Dance of Deception by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100271

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Hey guys! In this episode we discuss whether guac is good, if relationships are overrated, and if Among Us is a fun game. Thanks for listening! Song featured in this episode: Turtleneck by TrackTribe. 

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Hey guys! In this episode we discuss whether midi skirts or mini skirts are better, if the Beatles were actually that good, and if sad music makes us happier. Thanks for listening! Song featured in this episode: Eyeliner by Underbelly. (P.S here's a fun game to play: try to count how many times does Kadijah says "like".)

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Hey guys! In this episode we discuss whether or not milk is "immaculate", if Zoom breakout rooms need to be as awkward as they are, and if cancel culture needs to go for good. Thank you all for listening! Song featured in this episode: Heart of Glass by Blondie.

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Welcome back guys! in this episode we discuss our return back to school, how we feel as seniors being online for the first semester, and whether MCPS is making the right decision with their plan. We also discuss moving our platform from soundcloud to Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Thank you for listening :) Song featured in this episode: Hello by Clairo

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Hey guys! In this episode Derya and I discuss the COVID-19 situation and what we've been up to while social distancing. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Song featured in this episode: Boredom by Tyler, the Creator

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Hey guys! In this end of the decade/holiday podcast, we discuss whether making New Years' resolutions are still valid, whether the decade ending means the end of our childhood, and if Christmas has become too overhyped and materialistic. Thank you all for listening! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Song featured in this episode: Little Saint Nick by The Beach Boys.