Daisyish Days: Recent Episodes
Daisy Dai
Hello my field daisies! My name is Daisy Dai, and I am a Chinese American girl born and raised in Auburn, Alabama. Daisyish Days is a weekly podcast where I talk about media, technology, pop culture, viral trends, YouTube, fashion, poetry… Basically a hodgepodge of my interests and latest obsessions. I am a media enthusiast, so if you want to geek out with me about media, this is the podcast for you. At the end of the day, I am just hoping to find my voice in this dauntingly vast world and maybe inspiring you to find your voice as well. Love y’all and thanks for listening! Hope you have a daisyish day!
Today is a special episode of Daisyish Days because it will be the last AUDIO-ONLY podcast! I will be filming future podcast episodes going forward. To commemorate the end of an era, this episode has FOUR guests, the most we've ever had on the pod. Some wonderful NYC friends and I took a cabin trip together up to the Catskills, and one by one, they told us what advice they would give their younger selves.
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Lessons To Our Younger Selves ft. Jeff, Orrel, Leah and Shelly was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Shahir is back to give me another birthday astrology reading! We talk about what the stars have in store for me this year, and I am always amazed at how eye-opening these readings are.
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What the Stars Have in Store for Me ft. Shahir was made with love by Daisyish Days.
In today's episode, Key surprises me with a variety of drinks, Ryan brings back getting iced, and we talk about what it's like being an artist while still working professional jobs in tech.
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Can You Be an Artist and Work in Tech? ft. Ryan and Key was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today is very special because I have NO guests on the podcast! It's my first solo episode in about a year, and I'm excited to start doing more solo episodes again. I talk about my journey with memory, how I am overcoming dissociation, and the steps I'm taking to remember more of my life.
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Overcoming Dissociation was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by the delightful Sarah Stoker, co-founder of Seatd.io, an AI consulting agency working to simplify the world of AI for creatives. We talk about why creatives need to start taking advantage of AI and how they can utilize AI tools to bring efficiency to their creativity. Be sure to subscribe to their newsletter at Seatd.io :)
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Why Creatives Need to Take Advantage of AI ft. Sarah Stoker was made with love by Daisyish Days.
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Ryan Teaches Me the Art of Rejection was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today we are joined by my wonderful friend Sam. We talk about stupid things we've done in our life. Tune in to find out what happened to our cars and other dumb things we've done!
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Stupid Stories ft. Sam was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by my beautiful friend Blu! We talk about modern dating in New York, why you shouldn't love bomb, and expose each other's dating profiles!
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Modern Dating in New York ft. Blu was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined again by the lovely Emily! Get ready for a spicy pod because we play 5-Second Rule, the uncensored version ;)
5-Second Rule Game (Uncensored) ft. Emily was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by Steven Puri, the co-founder of Centered, the Headspace of productivity apps. We discuss how apps like Centered get you into flow state when working.
How Productivity Apps Like Centered Get You Into Flow State ft. Steven Puri was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am with the transcendental Shahir. We talk about Saturn's shift into Pisces and how it has brought changes into our lives. We give advice on how to navigate this new energy and what Saturn in Pisces means for you.
Navigating Saturn In Pisces ft. Shahir Shukor was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by my talented friend Kimmie, a professional actor and dancer! We talk about how she got started in the industry and have a real conversation about what it takes to be a working actor.
How to be a Working Actor ft. Kimmie Chok was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by my beautiful friend Vielka aka V! We talk about her love for Cricut and why it is fun for anyone interested in arts and crafts. Tune in to also hear V talk about some juicy novels and get a taste of her delightful personality.
Cricut: The Next Big Arts and Crafts Trend ft. Vielka Casanova was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today Tanvi and I talk about dating women versus men and how to navigate the differences.
Dating Women vs. Men ft. Tanvi Agrawal was made with love by Daisyish Days.
In today's podcast, Emily and I discuss healing after a breakup and why healing isn't a linear process.
Healing After a Breakup ft. Emily Decker was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by my friend Emily Decker to discuss how That 90s Show could have been better. We talk about how it missed the mark compared to the storyline of That 70s show and how we would have written the show differently.
How That 90s Show Could Have Been Better ft. Emily Decker was made with love by Daisyish Days.
We're going back in time for this episode! Here's a podcast I recorded last year with my dear friends Tanvi Agrawal and Alyssa So. We talk about diversity in the workplace/media, how long you should stay in a relationship, destigmatizing plastic surgery, and so much more!
Diversity in the Workplace ft. Tanvi & Alyssa was made with love by Daisyish Days.
My birthday was three days ago, so I decided to get my birthday astrology and tarot reading from my dear friend Shahir. What I learned in this session was deeply personal, and I want to share all the juicy details with you all. Trust me you won't want to miss this episode!
My Birthday Astrology and Tarot ft. Shahir was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am honored to be joined by my enchanting friend Shahir Shukor, a professional astrologer, tarot reader, and spirit bridger. We talk about his astrology journey, how astrology is rooted in science, and the ways you can apply astrology in everyday life.
The Science of Astrology ft. Shahir Shukor was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I bring together two of my best friends to play a fun game of Never Have I Ever! Tune in to find out who has nipple piercings, our thoughts on Gen Z in the workplace, and why marriage is not needed in the 21st century.
Continue ReadingNipple Piercings, Lazy Gen Zs, and Marriage Myths ft. Tanvi Agrawal and Alyssa So Nipple Piercings, Lazy Gen Zs, and Marriage Myths ft. Tanvi Agrawal and Alyssa So was made with love by Daisyish Days.
What do Princesses, Frogs, Vampires and Koreans have in common? Find out in today's podcast
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Today I talk about how Elmo is having a moment on Tik Tok, how Gayle's hit new single "ABCDEFU" became viral inorganically, and how Prada started a digital marketing campaign asking influencers to break ornaments.
Continue ReadingFU Elmo FU Elmo was made with love by Daisyish Days.
WE ARE BACK! Today I talk about some of my goals for 2022, how I became a Potterhead and discovered the magic of Friends (the TV show).
Continue ReadingHarry Potter and the Magic of Friends Harry Potter and the Magic of Friends was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by my two sisters from another mother Michele and Michaela Jordan! Enjoy this casual podcast where we ask each other "Would you rather?" questions and stay tuned till the end to hear who we would throw cold spaghetti at.
Continue ReadingWould You Rather? ft. Michele and Michaela Jordan Would You Rather? ft. Michele and Michaela Jordan was made with love by Daisyish Days.
With the looming one-year anniversary of quarantine soon approaching, I wanted to reflect and talk about 5 ways COVID-19 made me a better person. It's been a hard year, so it's nice to acknowledge the tiny silver linings in these clouds of chaos.
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Today I am joined by my friend Alyssa So. We met at UC Berkeley where we both starred in a play called Open Lab: Identity and Belonging. After over 5 years, we reminisce about what the play meant to us. We also talk about our experience growing up Chinese American and the struggles of a first-generation immigrant family.
Continue ReadingStruggles of a Chinese American ft. Alyssa So Struggles of a Chinese American ft. Alyssa So was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Yes, I lost weight. But I don't think your self worth should be defined by a number on a scale. This is a bit of a clickbait title if you don't understand the #IWeigh movement. Sincere shoutout to Jameela Jamil for the brilliant campaign. Today is really different from my other episodes. No guests. Just me talking about my weight loss journey and how it made me a better person. Hope you enjoy!
Continue ReadingHow Much #IWeigh How Much #IWeigh was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Today I am joined by Lucy Song, a junior at Arizona State University studying Computer Science. We talk about how photography helped her be a better computer scientist and how having hobbies can positively impact your work. Strangely enough, we also have very similar life stories. Hear us talk about that, as well as our struggles with iPhone storage because we never delete photos, and why we believe the 1-page resume mentality needs to go!
Continue ReadingHow Photography Helped a Computer Scientist ft. Lucy Song How Photography Helped a Computer Scientist ft. Lucy Song was made with love by Daisyish Days.
I am joined by Jasmol Dhesi to discuss technology's effects on our wellbeing and how to have healthy relationships with digital devices. We also talk about creating social media profiles for our friends and using our phones to get out of awkward situations.
Continue ReadingHealthy Relationships with Digital Devices ft. Jasmol Dhesi Healthy Relationships with Digital Devices ft. Jasmol Dhesi was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Cely Thompson and I break down why you should learn a 2nd language and the difference between learning with a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. We also discuss the potential implications of the coronavirus and what we have been doing during the quarantine.
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Learn a 2nd Language Why You Should Learn a 2nd Language was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Holly Fine introduces me to the world of Starcraft II and her life as a Starcraft II Twitch Streamer.
Continue ReadingLife as a Starcraft II Twitch Streamer with Holly Fine Life as a Starcraft II Twitch Streamer with Holly Fine was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Here is the 2nd part of last week's episode with Claudia Miller and Cely Thompson. We talk about planking, ouija boards, ugly mascots, and so much more!
Continue ReadingPlanking, Ouija Boards, and Ugly Mascots with Claudia Miller and Cely Thompson Planking, Ouija Boards, and Ugly Mascots with Claudia Miller and Cely Thompson was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Claudia, my best friend from grad school, along with Cely, the first guest of this podcast, join me on today's podcast! We talk about the premise of some crazy dating shows and decide if they are worth watching and if we would be on the show.
Continue ReadingCrazy Dating Shows with Claudia Miller and Cely Thompson Crazy Dating Shows with Claudia Miller and Cely Thompson was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Continue ReadingRelationship Goals with Amanda Jernigan Relationship Goals with Amanda Jernigan was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Michaela is back on the podcast today! We talk about some of the first memories we recall, our first time getting in trouble, and our first kisses.
Continue ReadingOur 1st Time with Michaela Jordan Our 1st Time with Michaela Jordan was made with love by Daisyish Days.
We have a guest on today's podcast!! Michaela and I have been friends for over ten years, and we spend the episode joking around and talking about how media has changed drastically since we were kids.
Continue ReadingFun Stories with Michaela Jordan Fun Stories with Michaela Jordan was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Every day there seems to be another story about how technology is used to invade people's privacy. Whether it be through microscopic cameras or exploiting user data, someone always seems to be watching. At this point, we don't even blink an eye at stories about privacy breaches. How should we redefine digital privacy? Simple. We must remove the mystery behind how user data is exploited and give users full control over their personal information.
Continue ReadingLet’s Redefine Digital Privacy Let’s Redefine Digital Privacy was made with love by Daisyish Days.
On Wednesday, Peloton released its second earnings report since going public in September. Pelton's stock has dropped 16% in the last two days following the release of the report. This decrease reflects the Efficient Market Hypothesis. In this podcast episode, I talk about Peloton's controversial holiday ad that might have led to a decrease in sales, as well as how Peloton is positioning itself as a tech company to fight off copycat competitors like Flywheel.
Continue ReadingPeloton’s Stock Pedals Backwards Peloton’s Stock Pedals Backwards was made with love by Daisyish Days.
I give my thoughts on Motorola's new smart flip phone, Lizzo's tiny purse, Tik Tok's effects in India, and the cuteness addiction that is baby Yoda.
Continue ReadingSmart Razrs and Small Purses Smart Razrs and Small Purses was made with love by Daisyish Days.
In today's episode, I am joined by two guests, Andrew Roth and Anna Arnold! We talk about our love for YouTube and YouTubers, as well as Andrew and my experience seeing the Try Guys show in Atlanta.
Continue ReadingAndrew Roth and Anna Arnold on YouTube and Try Guys Andrew Roth and Anna Arnold on YouTube and Try Guys was made with love by Daisyish Days.
In today's episode, I will be giving an update on the latest news surrounding the people, companies, technologies, and trends from every podcast topic thus far!
Continue Reading1st Ever Update Episode 1st Ever Update Episode was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Daisyish Days has its first official guest! Cely Thompson, one of my closest and dearest friends, joins me on today's podcast. We talk about the differences between millennials and Gen Z, the good ole days of Myspace and flip phones, as well as our qualms and addiction to Amazon Prime.
Continue ReadingCely Thompson-Our First Guest! Cely Thompson-Our First Guest! was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Amazon is one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. However, most of their profit is not coming from their retail sales. Because of their other profitable ventures, products on Amazon are often cheaper than other vendors, creating a stronghold on the retail industry. Consumers are attracted to the easability of ordering from Amazon, and companies have no choice but to sell on its platform. The low entry level required to be a seller has led to a plethora of counterfeit items. Small businesses who cannot afford to take legal action against these copycats are the ones taking the biggest hit. We have entered the wild wild west of the Internet age, and big companies are having difficulties regulating the content on their platforms. Join me on today's podcast as I discuss the problems with Amazon, as well as the traumatic realities of being a Facebook moderator.
Continue ReadingThe Wild Wild Amazon The Wild Wild Amazon was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Virtual beings are characters that you know aren't real but with whom you can build a 2-way emotional relationship. Nowadays, social media platforms are beginning to see the rise of virtual influencers, CGI generated humans that look completely human and getting major brand deals and paid endorsements. The biggest virtual influencer, Miquela Sousa, who has 1.6M Instagram followers, just landed a big Calvin Klein video ad campaign with Bella Hadid. However, many are deeming the ad unrealistic, even going as far as saying it's offensive for "queer-baiting" consumers since Bella is heterosexual and Miquela is well... a mass of pixels. What does this mean for real-life influencers and how are these virtual influencers going to affect society as a whole? Join me on today's episode to hear my take on the future of virtual influencers.
Continue ReadingThe Future of Virtual Influencers The Future of Virtual Influencers was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Watkins Glen International Racetrack, the proposed venue for the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, officially pulled out of the festival this Monday. This back out among many other misfortunes has left people wondering if Woodstock 50 will happen this August and if it will be the next Fyre Festival, a notoriously failed luxury music festival that took place in 2017. While there are doubts that Woodstock 50 will succeed, I don't think it can compare to the Fyre Festival disaster. Join me on today's podcast as I talk about the nitty gritty details of Woodstock and how it is different from Fyre Festival.
Continue ReadingWoodstock 50 is not the New Fyre Woodstock 50 is not the New Fyre was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Hello Disney and goodbye Netflix! Disney plans on releasing its own streaming service this November called Disney+. In an ambitious move to gain subscribers, they plan on taking all of their TV shows and films off of Netflix, including all the content from their subsidiaries such as Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, etc.. Netflix is rapidly churning out its own original content, creating content that will keep their subscribers hooked. However, it is going to be a major uphill battle for them to gain the credibility that Disney has as a studio and production company. Even more frightening is the fact that Disney also owns Hulu and ESPN+ and plans on packaging the three streaming services. As people are reaching their subscription threshold, can Netflix stay relevant enough to keep its subscribers when Disney joins the content streaming market? Join me on today's episode as I discuss all the nitty-gritty details of Disney+ and the fate of Netflix.
Continue ReadingHello Disney and Goodbye Netflix Hello Disney and Goodbye Netflix was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Four days ago, beauty guru Tati posted a video explaining why they were no longer friends and would not be working with beauty guru, James Charles. He has lost over 3 million subscribers on YouTube because of this video, as well as losing many of his social media followers, including big celebrities such as Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Jeffree Star, David Dobrik, and Shane Dawson. In this short span of time, James has gone from one of the most revered makeup artist to a disgrace in the beauty community. Does he deserve this backlash? Join me in today's episode as I talk about the downfall of James' career and whether or not I feel this takedown is justified.
Continue ReadingThe End of James Charles The End of James Charles was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Facebook's Developer Conference was last Tuesday, and there are major changes to both Facebook's back end and front end. From secure data storage to an emphasis on Facebook groups and the Messenger app, one thing is for certain: Facebook's future is private. In today's episode, I dive deep into the changes Facebook plans on making to not only its interface but also Instagram's interface. Like counts on IG may disappear from the app, ushering a new era of social media that is more secretive than ever before.
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Gabbie Hanna, one of my favorite YouTubers, faked going to Coachella with the help of Kellan Hendry, a 21-year-old photographer who takes ordinary portraits of people and Photoshops them into fantastical wonderlands. They had me and the entire Internet fooled, which made me think about how there is a new artist being born in the digital age: Photo Artists. Along with painters and sculptures, Photoshop and Lightroom editors are using these technologies to create masterpieces. The rise of the "Photo Artist" makes me think about a media studies theory I learned at Cal, which is Walter Benjamin's notion that the aura for a work of art is lost with the rise of mechanical reproduction. Can a highly Photoshopped image be considered art, or does its ability to be reposted make it lose its credibility? What happens when photo and video manipulation goes too far and is used for political gain? All this and more will be discussed on today's episode!
Continue ReadingFaking Going to Coachella and the Rise of Photo Artists Faking Going to Coachella and the Rise of Photo Artists was made with love by Daisyish Days.
As a kid, I adored the Artemis Fowl book series. Now the first two novels are being turned into a Disney movie that is set to release August 9th of this year! In this episode of Daisyish Days, I dive deep into the latest news about the movie, including major changes to two of the main characters. I will also give my predictions about which plot points will be altered or left out of the movie.
Continue ReadingArtemis Fowl: How the Movie and Book will Differ Artemis Fowl: How the Movie and Book will Differ was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Nothing is lost on the Internet. Once you post, it will be online forever. But only for people with devout followers who screenshot their every move... What about us common folk? In today's episode of Daisyish Days, I dive into how our experience on social media is vastly different from that of a celebrity. I talk about Ariana Grande's misspelled Japanese hand tattoo, people finder sites that allow you to find the contact info for literally anyone, and the Kardashians' endorsements of pseudoscience detox/weight loss products on their Instagram accounts. I also highlight British actress and activist, Jameela Jamil, who is trying to change the notion of beauty with her "I Weigh" movement that promotes weighing yourself based on what you are thankful for, rather than the number you get when you step on a scale. Listen to find out why all of this matters and what we can do to stop body shaming ourselves and others.
Continue ReadingNothing Is Lost On The Internet Nothing Is Lost On The Internet was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Tik Tok is a social media app that is growing rapidly and getting a lot of traction with the Generation Z demographic. Its quick adoption by teens gives us a look at the next wave of social networking. This short video platform full of lip syncs and comedic sketches showcases how nowadays social media content creation is more about creatively expressing yourself, rather than documenting your memories. In this episode, I will be breaking down how Tik Tok works and how AI curated content and machine learning technology is changing our current digital landscape.
Continue ReadingTik Tok: The Door to the Next Wave of Social Networking Tik Tok: The Door to the Next Wave of Social Networking was made with love by Daisyish Days.
Last Tuesday, at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Google announced they are entering the gaming industry, with their new streaming video game service, Stadia, that allows you to play games, any time, anywhere over the Internet. The quote on quote “Netflix of gaming.” In today's episode, I dive deep into society's craving for instant gratification and how Stadia might not live up to our demanding standards.
Continue ReadingWill Stadia, Google’s New Cloud Gaming Service, Meet Our Instant Gratification Needs? Will Stadia, Google’s New Cloud Gaming Service, Meet Our Instant Gratification Needs? was made with love by Daisyish Days.
It is with my pleasure that I bring you the… FIRST EPISODE OF DAISYISH DAYS THE PODCAST! In this episode, I talk about why I call you field daisies, how Daisyish Days started, and what to expect from the podcast! The main story for today’s episode is Snapchat! Is the app dying? Some juicy rumors about Snapchat are emerging that may change the whole way you use the app. What could they be??? Well, you gotta listen to find out! AND don’t forget to stay after the credits to hear me recite the poem When Death Comes by Mary Oliver!
Continue ReadingWhen the Death of Snapchat Comes When the Death of Snapchat Comes was made with love by Daisyish Days.