everything under the sun: Recent Episodes
kiki and shay
hi! welcome to everything under the sun with kiki and shay, a place where anyone and everyone can learn new things, feel connected, and pass the time. as best friends of 8 years, we talk a lot. why not share these late-night conversations with you! you'll find episodes on sociopolitical issues, pop culture, and our own experiences. it's a crazy world we’re living in, let’s try to figure it out together.
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we’re back again with another album review! today we discuss each track on billie eilish’s new album, happier than ever. we follow along her journey of growing up, finding confidence, and falling in and out of love. check out the time stamps below to skip around this episode!
🤎 track 1- getting older: 5:45
🤍 track 2- i didn’t change my number: 11:30
🤎 track 3- billie bossa nova: 16:20
🤍 track 4- my future: 21:40
🤎 track 5- oxytocin: 25:30
🤍 track 6- goldwing: 29:25
🤎 track 7- lost cause: 33:50
🤍 track 8- halley’s comet: 36:40
🤎 track 9- not my responsibility: 41:20
🤍 track 10- overheated: 43:30
🤎 track 11- everybody dies: 48:40
🤍 track 12- your power: 51:20
🤎 track 13- nda: 54:30
🤍 track 14- therefore i am: 57:20
🤎 track 15- happier than ever: 1:02
🤍 track 16- male fantasy: 1:10
🤎 final ranking- 1:14
hey everyone, we’re back for a part two! in this episode we revisit the bachelorette’s instagram to discuss and dissect posts showcasing a dozen men chasing the season 20’s bachelorette, katie thurston. we hope you enjoy!
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p.s. we’ll both be on vacation next week so look out for our next episode on august 6th!
in today’s episode, we review the 2000’s film, legally blonde, and dissect scenes where the main character, elle woods, centers men in her life. we examine the male gaze, female relationships, blurred intentions, and how they connect back to women subconsciously centering men. thanks for listening!
what can we even say about this one? if you’re interested in two people dissecting instagram posts showcasing a dozen men chasing the season 20 bachelorette, this episode is for you.
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today we talk about finding yourself this summer, and the importance of learning who you are. we give you some tips/activities that can help you explore the world around you and find new hobbies and interests, all to strengthen your relationship with yourself and with the people around you. we hope that this episode can help you start your summer off right!
hi there, we hope you’re doing well. today we are discussing the complex and far-reaching impact of heteronormativity. we talk about how heteronormativity is introduced to us from a young age, how it is internalized, and how it effects our self-perception and relationships with others. as always, we are open to comments, questions, and concerns! we’d love to hear what you think about this episode!
sources used:
- Why Heteronormativity Is Harmful- https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/why-heteronormativity-is-harmful
- Not quite over the rainbow: the unrelenting and insidious nature of heteronormative ideology- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352154620300383
- Why Heteronormativity Is a Bad Thing- https://www.teenvogue.com/story/heteronormativity-gender-identity-sexual-orientation
- The Relationship between Masculinity and Internalized Homophobia amongst Australian Gay Men- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7432091/
- Prejudice, Social Stress, and Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: Conceptual Issues and Research Evidence- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2072932/
- Compulsory Heterosexuality- https://youtu.be/Tq5S8O0FpS8
- TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdkmdE7M/
in this episode we give our advice as 4.0 students for how to get straight As. we cover study tips, how to stay motivated, and ways to manage stress. if any of the resources we mentioned interest you, the links are below!
resources:
my homework- https://myhomeworkapp.com
life at virtual spaces- https://lifeat.io
quizlet- https://quizlet.com
heimler’s history- https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_bOoi0e3L3SJ1xx5TZWHPw
thesaurus- https://www.thesaurus.com
p.s. look out for our episode on heteronormativity on june 18th!
welcome back to another album review! today we discuss olivia rodrigo’s debut album, SOUR. enjoy our totally professional opinions! skip around to your favorite tracks using the time stamps below!
💜 track 1- brutal: 0:54 💜 track 2- traitor: 4:40 💜 track 3- drivers license: 10:34 💜 track 4- 1 step forward, 3 steps back: 12:30 💜 track 5- deja vu: 17:00 💜 track 6- good 4 u: 17:00 💜 track 7- enough for you: 18:20 💜 track 8- happier: 23:18 💜 track 9- jealousy, jealousy: 28:18 💜 track 10- favorite crime: 35:10 💜 track 11- hope ur ok: 40:16 💜 our ranking of the album: 44:34
let us know if you want us to review your favorite album (contact us w the info in our bio)!
welcome back! today we explore the work of the famed poets gabbie hanna, james franco, lili reinhart, and more! we’ll be giving our super legitimate criticism and reacting to all the best poems. enjoy!
we’re so glad you’re here because this conversation NEEDS to happen. based off our personal experiences, research, and our general understanding of the world, we aim to answer the question: is catcalling flattery or harassment? we’d love to hear what you think! 👉 quick announcement! we will now be uploading every other friday. expect our next episode to come out on may 7th!
glad to see you here :) today, shay answers common questions about therapy and discusses her personal experiences with mental health. we hope this helps to inform you on your mental health journey. take care of yourself!
if you have any questions related to therapy or any questions in general you can email us or use our anonymous microsoft forms, links in our bio!
after a week off, we are returning with possibly the most important episode we could ever create. is princess and the frog or tangled better? tiana or rapunzel? new orleans or the island kingdom of corona? we hope you’ll join in on the discussion by sharing your favorite disney princess through the anonymous microsoft forms in our bio! enjoy! 🌸🐸🎠👸🏼🌼
we plan on producing content as normal for the month of april! follow us to stay updated on our upcoming episodes. hopefully, they’ll be a little more thought-provoking than disney princesses.
wondering how you’re going to start freshman year of high school during the pandemic? we’ve got you covered. in today’s episode, we discuss tips for productivity, your social life, and taking advantage of college/job opportunities. everything you need to know to have a successful virtual/hybrid freshman year is right here! and if it’s not, shoot us a question using the email or microsoft forms link in our bio!
despite how it may seem, it’s really easy to start your own podcast with inexpensive equipment, free technology, and a simple process. in this episode, we break down how create your own podcast from start to finish. we explain what equipment to get, how to create cover art, plan an episode, record, edit, upload, and distribute. plus, our advice for working on a podcast as a partnership and what we’ve learned since we’ve begun. enjoy!
time stamps: equipment- 2:00 artwork- 6:00 planning- 10:45 recording- 22:45 editing- 27:50 uploading- 31:55 our advice on partnerships- 38:15
resources/links: microphone- https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=blue+snowball+mic&qid=1615444077&sprefix=blue+sn&sr=8-3 trello- https://trello.com/?&aceid=&adposition=&adgroup=87962274472&campaign=8705065117&creative=437184391888&device=m&keyword=trello&matchtype=e&network=g&placement=&ds_kids=p50639532614&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_eid=700000001557344&ds_e1=GOOGLE&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-aGCBhCwARIsAHDl5x-ANi2Ecc1Q26LAn449x8AM8VzyJOUCQGG5n9GZnQ9SZo1_aRWpOpcaAnbUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds zencastr- https://zencastr.com anchor- https://anchor.fm/?utm_source=us-en_brand_contextual_text&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=alwayson_ucanz_us_premiumbusiness_anchor_brand+contextual-mobile+text+exact+us-en+google&adjust_referrer=adjust_external_click_id%3DCj0KCQiA-aGCBhCwARIsAHDl5x-9Keh7OkUdo8_OGljcAqM5jL5HYx1H60LXPgGuxmViERu4DyvTqccaAsArEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
are we really best friends? there's only one way to find out, and that's to take kahoot quizzes on one another. prepare for some hot competition and some not-so-tech-savvy moments. it's a fun, and low-key exposing time all around!
to wrap up black history month, join us in this episode where we celebrate and support our favorite bipoc creatives! ranging from youtubers to film producers, check out these inventive, talented artists. you can use the time stamps below to skip around the episode and be sure to visit the creative’s page to support them!
📷 content creators (youtube/podcasts): 3:40
- kai foster: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFGBBHSmsnOYzf-SHHq4aaw
- coco chinelo: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC7ttU9pzloWp5FbjfO_P78Q
- tee noir: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCaZ8Nik2OV2r7vZm8Xsi3mQ
- black history boot camp: https://open.spotify.com/show/3V3oyvy07Z9Q4fdYlc8mC6?si=Mz7UqShBTIymimCQg1t_pQ
- kennedy johnson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPsOgJU_yuRcyBtlQbv0Yw
- moya mawhinney: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=moya+mawhinney
- nyma tang: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCroDJPcFCf6DBmHns6Xeb8g
📖 writers (authors/ poets): 12:30
- “Vanishing Half” by brit bennett: https://britbennett.com/the-vanishing-half
- “The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou” by maya angelou: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Collected-Poems-Maya-Angelou/dp/067942895X
- montell fish: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCb5Nk-dcWe15UiNsmJZTV0g
- r.h. sin: http://www.rhsin.com/
- tahereh mafi: https://www.taherehbooks.com/
- jasmine guillory: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/
- nicola yoon: https://www.nicolayoon.com/
- rupi kaur: https://rupikaur.com/
🎶 musical artists: 25:20
to check out all the artists we mentioned (and more), visit the spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JUmwSEAlWW8UvX5rFzbzS?si=hHFQ_yucSieZlb-mDNzE8Q
🎞 film creatives: 33:40
- janet mock: https://janetmock.com
- kasi lemmons: https://www.blackwomendirectors.co/kasi-lemmons
if you have any recommendations, comments, questions, or concerns that you’d like to share with us, feel free to reach out with the email or anonymous google form in our podcast bio!
welcome to the last episode of the season! today, we talk about the beginnings, the internet presence, and the cons of productivity culture. starting in 1776 and continuing into the age of influencers, productivity culture has shaped our society. but does it really benefit us? tune in for our hot take.
in honor of february 14th, today we rank 6 bachelors from 6 popular romantic comedies/period pieces. guest-starring on our podcast we have mr. darcy, peter kavinsky, connor mead, noah calhoun, alex stewart, and patrick verona. we discuss their characters and rank them based on attractiveness, personality, and the relationship between them and their love interest. listen to the end to find out who wins our #1 spot!! ❤️
welcome back! today, we chat about the pros and cons of fashion aesthetics, plus their importance in gen z culture. listen in for advice on finding confidence in the way you dress and some harrowing tales of our middle school fashion sense (or lack thereof).
hello darling! we’re gonna keep it short and sweet: you deserve this episode of relaxation, reflection, love, and honesty. join in on this chat about our mental health and everything to do with it.
check out the resources below for professional input in your life.
🌼 crisis text line: https://www.crisistextline.org/
🌼 national suicide prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255
🌼 national alliance on mental illness: https://www.nami.org/home
🌼 our personal pick of relaxing lofi music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbuebKNKQsQ
🌼 the “let’s knit in a cottage playlist”: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Lwnvgo3fKpIJOCq5j4oQU?si=evsXLBuxTt2Xu7JxLHz2qg
🌼 the “queen tendencies playlist”: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hVZ8k3tXsx2bDv4ltjUXR?si=ICjdso-aTAy9kN-z8NZIdQ
buckle up, we’ve got a lot to say about this one. today, we explore the simultaneous feminism and misogyny of the action/comedy movie, miss congeniality. following gracie hart on her undercover mission, we dissect different characters, scenes, dialogue, and overall themes. there’s nothing we love more than uncovering problematic pop culture moments! 😀
“and... world peace” -gracie hart
p.s. this episode will make a lot more sense if you watch the movie first :)
disclaimer: sad boi hours 😔
this episode we discuss the events of january 6th, the day domestic terrorists went crazy went stupid at the capital. all jokes aside, it’s been a confusing, emotional time in the U.S.A. we definitely feel the same, and honestly, it’s nothing new. from the pov of american teenagers, we discuss our thoughts and feelings in these tumultuous circumstances. maybe you feel the same or are looking from the outside in, wondering what the heck is going on. we hope this helps!
there’s a lot to unpack with this one! we hear about biracial individuals and couples, but today we’re centering the convo around biracial friendships. we discuss our personal experiences encountering racism, lack of representation, and stereotypes. plus, the role friendships play in working towards anti-racist solutions. if you’re interested in learning more about this topic, check out the resources below! enjoy!
a ted talk on internalized racism + misogyny: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R7VTeS3UdD4
cheyenne lin’s youtube page: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZCW-kyqjxX2hEluVskMag/videos
p.s., we want to learn more and grow as human beings! feel free to comment on our episodes, offer corrections, or share your experiences with us using the email in our podcast bio.
we made ittttt! 2021 is on our doorstep y’all. today we discuss our goals and resolutions for the new year, as well as what we think the human collective can improve on. here’s your reminder to set goals and take care of yourself now more than ever, even if that means ranting about pride and prejudice and bernie sanders. what does that have to do with 2021? you’ll have to listen to find out!
alas, this wild year is coming to an end. we all need some closure on the past months and this podcast episode is just the place to do it. we reflect on everything from pop culture moments to global disasters and milestones in our personal lives. there’s something to be learned from this dumpster fire of a year. what that is? we’re still trying to figure out.
our hearts go out to anyone who suffered a loss this year or endured hardship. we’d love for this podcast to become a community, and communities support each other. let us know at kikiandshay2@gmail.com if you think we can help with anything ♥️
happy holidays! it’s a busy time for all of us, so this week we’ll have to settle for a mini episode. today, we discuss our holiday traditions and our christmas plans this year to stay safe from COVID-19. look for an episode of the usual length on sunday, we’ll see you then! mask up! 🦠
we’re back with another album review! if you’re looking to get in on all the easter egg magic taylor swift has left us with her new album evermore, this is the episode for you. for each song, we decode lyrics, explain fan theories, and let you in on our favorite lines. we also sonically dissect her album and discuss the roles of different contributors cough cough william bowery. skip around to your favorite tracks using the time stamps below! ⚠️warning⚠️: prepare to hear our teenage hearts gush about things we don’t truly understand.
🌿 track 1- willow: 6:10
🥂track 2- champagne problems: 15:00
✨track 3- gold rush: 24:30
🎄track 4- ‘tis the damn season: 32:05
🍂 track 5- tolerate it: 35:50
💰track 6- no body, no crime: 43:15
⛅️ track 7-happiness: 49:00
🌻 track 8- dorothea: 57:50
⛲️track 9- coney island: 1:03:20
🏰 track 10- ivy: 1:09:55
🕰 track 11- cowboy like me: 1:17:05
📔track 12- long story short: 1:23:45
👡 track 13- marjorie: 1:27:05
✉️ track 14- closure: 1:31:55
🕯track 15- evermore: 1:36:55
happy holidays! looking for gift ideas for all the different types of people in your life? we’ve got you covered. in this episode, you’ll find multiple ideas for the athletes, the fashion lovers, the social justice warriors and more! make sure to share this with that one family member who still shops for you like you’re 11 years old (you gotta love ‘em). and for skipping around, check out the time stamps below!
🙋♀ for your every day teenager: 1:40
⚽️ for your athlete: 7:55
👒 for your fashion lover: 11:25
🎨 for your artist: 16:25
⚖️ for your social justice warrior: 19:15
📚for your stay-at-home student: 23:05
🧑💻 for the adults in your life: 27:25
welcome to part 2! we pick up where we left off on part 1 with our ideas for marriage, motherhood, retirement, and more. tune in for some fascinating conversation on baby names, wedding playlists, and a block party funeral.
nice to see you again! today, we look around at our heteronormative, gender binary world and try to understand what the heck candace owens has against harry styles. we break down what was wrong with owens’ tweets, our confusion with her anger, what can we learn moving forward, and our love for harry styles. enjoy!
p.s. we are both super open to being further educated, or helping people understand a little more in depth about issues and topics that can be touchy and a little bit confusing at times. so please contact as at kikiandshay2@gmail.com for any questions or concerns!
this episode we discuss our current plans for the next decade. that’s high school graduation, gap years, college, and careers. we share ideas for trips to europe, classes in college, and starting our own businesses. looking ahead is all that’s kept us sane in isolation and hopefully this episode can give you ideas and advice for your life! nothing’s set in stone, but anything’s possible!
p.s., this is only part 1! keep an eye out for pt. 2, where we plan to talk about baby names, retirement, entrepreneurship, and even our funeral!
are you simping over a pubescent boy? do you have no sense of self-identity? do you spend too much time fixated on the opinions of others? are you sucked into an endless cycle of gossip and drama? are you scared to open your tampon in the school restroom? you’ve come to the right place! today we discuss our awkward middle school moments and what we wish we knew in retrospect.
👩🏻🤝👩🏼 we’d love to talk! email us about whatever at kikiandshay2@gmail.com !
welcome back! today we analyze ariana grande’s new album, positions. for each track we break down its lyrics, production, vocals, and rate how well it scores on our meter. prepare to hear from the biggest music experts on planet earth. enjoy our opinions that don’t really matter but we still give anyway!
time stamps:
🤍 track 1- shut up: 5:00 🤍 track 2- 34+35: 8:25 🤍 track 3- motive: 14:00 🤍 track 4- just like magic: 17:20 🤍 track 5- off the table: 21:40 🤍 track 6- six thirty: 26:45 🤍 track 7- safety net: 30:30 🤍 track 8- my hair: 35:00 🤍 track 9- nasty: 38:20 🤍 track 10- west side: 42:10 🤍 track 11- love language: 45:05 🤍 track 12- positions: 48:55 🤍 track 13- obvious: 52:20 🤍 track 14- pov: 56:15
happy halloween! this episode we read scary stories aloud in preparation for a COVID free halloween. expect murder, demonic spirits, corpses, menacing grins, and many, many dead children. it was an ongoing theme. enjoy!
books + websites used:
🦇 Ghost https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Thirteen-Haunting-Tales-Tell/dp/1452171289
🦇 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Stories-Tell-Alvin-Schwartz/dp/0062682822/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=scary+stories+to+tell+in+the+dark&qid=1603838412&sr=8-7
🦇 Ten Terrifying-But-True Horror Stories Reported in the News https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a39179/five-real-life-horror-stories/
here is our guide to becoming an ally to the Black Lives Matter movement! we touch on four key concepts that we believe to explain the responsibilities and expectations of an ally. these concepts are: commit, uplift, learn, and reflect. we hope this episode empowers you to make a change in your life and the lives of others. resources linked below! BLACK LIVES MATTER.
✊🏻 all Black lives matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/
✊🏼 to learn more about BLM: https://colorofchange.org/
✊🏽 commit to BLM and search Black Lives Matter on: https://www.change.org/
✊🏾 black mamas matter: https://blackmamasmatter.org/
✊🏿 the Black LGBTQIA+ community matters: https://alp.org/
✊🏽 the Black LGBTQIA+ community matters: https://marshap.org/
if you have any comments, questions, critique, or just want to talk about what’s happening in our world, contact us at kikiandshay2@gmail.com!
so you want to be more sustainable? you've come to the right place! this episode we cover what sustainability is, give our girl climate change a shout out, and offer tips, tricks, products, resources, and advice to treat Mother Earth with kindness. learning links: 🐟 https://www.litterless.com/ 🐟 https://ideasforus.org/20-ways-to-be-more-sustainable-in-2020/ 🐟 https://www.sustainability.gov/ 🐟 https://www.greenamerica.org/climate-justice-all/people-color-are-front-lines-climate-crisis
today, we discuss the narrow lens that success is looked at through our society and how it's being taught to us through the media. we ponder the social, emotional, and physical impacts of striving for goals that were never really ours in the first place, and redefining those goals for ourselves.
take a shot (if you're of age) for every time we say success
p.s. this is our first episode woohoo! however, our excitement for this new journey could not save us from some technical difficulties. we hope it's bearable and that you'll be able to watch us grow and learn with each episode we create!