Chloe & Jake's Identity Crisis: Recent Episodes
Chloe McGillivray & Jake Stevens
A support group for the twenty-somethings finding their place in the world. Chloe McGillivray and Jake Stevens navigate life’s crises and conundrums, exploring who we are and what it means to be born on the cusp of a new millennium.
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Why should anyone care about politics? Two months on from the Australian federal election, Chloe and Jake dive head-first into a topic that impacts everything in our lives, destroying Hamilton and explaining how to start a revolution along the way.
Heads up! This episode touches on some topics that may be triggering for some listeners. If this episode isn't for you, that's okay! Take it easy, and we'll be back with a fun one next week.
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This week, Jake condemns a local go-karting track and loses a Netflix endorsement deal. Meanwhile, Chloe invents the word "enstremely", admits her love for AFL, and reveals her ultimate party theme - cementing her place as this podcast's resident party animal.
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Forever the people in the corner of the room at the party, Chloe and Jake are finally back in the same room! In this episode, Chloe spills Chinese food all over herself, Jake gets a new job, and the pair unpack what we gain from high school reunions.
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New year, new season, new name! Chloe McGillivray and Jake Stevens return with more of life’s crises and conundrums, exploring who we are and what it means to be born on the cusp of a new millennium.
Full new episodes of Chloe & Jake's Identity Crisis are dropping Fridays, from July 8th. Subscribe now right here, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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An impossible task for the last bonus episode of the season: Jake, a TikTok sceptic, is forced to embrace an app he refuses to use. But will his better judgement cloud his ability to convince Chloe that the social media platform is the most important thing in the world?
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In the season finale, Chloe and Jake come full circle to tackle the Human Design System. Is it a pseudoscience? Yes. Is it used by some seedy organisations? Also yes. But is there some hidden truth to the concept? Well, it's complicated…
Further reading
'Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes' — a 2007 report from the Pew Research Centre that supersedes the 2000 research mentioned in this podcast: https://www.pewforum.org/2007/12/18/science-in-america-religious-belief-and-public-attitudes/
"Why your zodiac sign is probably wrong" in The Conversation, 25 January 2020: https://theconversation.com/why-your-zodiac-sign-is-probably-wrong-128818
"Is Astrology Real? Here’s What Science Says" in Scientific American, 25 June 2020: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-astrology-real-heres-what-science-says/
"Sorry, astrology fans: you’ve been reading the wrong star sign all this time" in Stylist, 24 July 2020: https://www.stylist.co.uk/astrology/nasa-horoscope-star-sign-zodiac-ophiuchus-personality-astrology-astronomy/248217
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Chloe has ten minutes to delve into the world of mukbangs and the ethics of content creation. Will she convince Jake that mukbangs are the most important thing in the world?
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Four topics, 40 minutes. How succinctly can Chloe and Jake discuss tattoos, take popularity down a peg, delve into the 'teen girl paradox', and reflect on TikTok and Vine?
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Jake has ten minutes to bring Chloe up to speed on Sprinklegate, but can he convince her that sprinkles are indeed the most important thing in the world?
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As more and more young Australians turn to sobriety, Chloe and Jake explore the strange world of choosing not to drink in Australia.
If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300 222 222
DrinkWise - Resources for alcohol education and support
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Welcome to a new game on the Identity Crisis Collective Podcast! Each week, one of us has to convince you that something is The Most Important Thing In The World. This week, will Jake put aside his cynicism and embrace a world of aliens?
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While we struggle to afford moving out of home, is moving out actually all that it's cracked up to be? Plus, an announcement about the future of the podcast…
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Last week we shared many of our favourite memories from our childhood, but the past is not just golden. So, why are so many notable people from our past so terrible, and what can we do about it? Spoiler alert: not a lot.
Content warning: this podcast discusses assault, and contains mentions of domestic violence and r*pe, in the context of music and entertainment.
If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
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Chloe & Jake revisit the golden age of children's television, love calculators and celebrity appearances at Highpoint, in an episode filled with 90s and 00s nostalgia.
Further listening
The theme tune to Silversun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nZy2GQpXi4
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Bit of a rough week, hey? Let's chat about it.
Further reading
"Earthquakes down under: a rare but real hazard" in The Conversation, 16 February 2015: https://theconversation.com/earthquakes-down-under-a-rare-but-real-hazard-37630
"Mysterious volcanoes – in your backyard!" from the University of Melbourne, 10 August 2016: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/sciencecommunication/2016/08/10/mysterious-volcanoes-in-your-backyard/
"Inside the insurrection: Why construction workers took to the street" in The Age, 21 September 2021: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/inside-the-insurrection-why-construction-workers-took-to-the-street-20210921-p58tiy.html
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In recognition of RUOK? Day, Chloe and Jake have a candid conversation about mental health. How do we better support our communities when not everyone is able to talk? What barriers exist to accessing support services? And what do you do when someone asks if you're okay - but you're not?
Further reading
'Fragmented services, long wait times and inadequate training prevents high-quality mental health care for children, clinicians say' — a 2021 study from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute: https://www.mcri.edu.au/news/fragmented-services-long-wait-times-and-inadequate-training-prevents-high-quality-mental-health
Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health and mentions sexual assault.
If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
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The pair return to Chloe's list of terrible people on the internet, take toddlers down a peg and wonder what might happen if content creators aren't better regulated.
Content warning: This podcast briefly mentions r*pe and misogyny in the context of YouTube content creation.
If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
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Chloe attempts to address one of Jake's fatal flaws: his lack of appreciation for YouTube drama. In part 1 of what will surely develop into hours of content, the pair begin to unpack what has been described by some (read: Chloe) as the Frenemies Cinematic Universe (FCU).
Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health in the context of YouTube and content creation.
If this episode raises any issues for you, help is available.
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
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Does going vegan one day a week make a difference? Why has Jake, a committed meat-eater, found himself caught in the middle of multiple animal rights protests? Should you ignore your diet to avoid being judged? Chloe and Jake are joined by special guest and sometimes vegetarian Xanthe to unpack the politics of animal consumption.
Further reading
'Rise in vegetarianism not halting the march of obesity' — 2019 research from Roy Morgan: https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/7944-vegetarianism-in-2018-april-2018-201904120608
"Vegans rising: Australia second in the world for veganism as Gen Z snubs lab-grown meat" in The New Daily, 8 September 2020: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2020/09/08/vegan-australia-lab-meat/
"The Hardest Part Of Veganism Might Actually Be The Judgement From The Other Vegans" in Illumination Curated, 15 September 2020: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/the-hardest-part-of-veganism-might-actually-be-the-judgement-from-other-vegans-e03b756cec8e
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In the four and a half years since Chloe and Jake graduated high school, an estimated 85% of their conversations have invoked some connection to astrology. In just one podcast episode, can Capricorn sun, Aquarius moon and rising Chloe convince sceptic Jake that the stars really are in alignment?
Further reading
'Science in America: Religious Belief and Public Attitudes' — a 2007 report from the Pew Research Centre that supersedes the 2000 research mentioned in this podcast: https://www.pewforum.org/2007/12/18/science-in-america-religious-belief-and-public-attitudes/
"Why your zodiac sign is probably wrong" in The Conversation, 25 January 2020: https://theconversation.com/why-your-zodiac-sign-is-probably-wrong-128818
"Is Astrology Real? Here’s What Science Says" in Scientific American, 25 June 2020: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-astrology-real-heres-what-science-says/
"Sorry, astrology fans: you’ve been reading the wrong star sign all this time" in Stylist, 24 July 2020: https://www.stylist.co.uk/astrology/nasa-horoscope-star-sign-zodiac-ophiuchus-personality-astrology-astronomy/248217
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Happy New Year! In the final episode of our pilot season, Chloe and Jake take a personality test, follow through on their New Years' resolutions, and answer your questions. Plus: winning scratchies and partying hard at work.
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It's Christmas, though if you need a podcast to tell you this then it's probably not something you actually enjoy. What does Christmas mean to you? Is it wrong to say "Happy Holidays"? Plus: Chloe declares war on seafood, and Jake worships the humble barbeque.
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Put on your non-specific mouse ears, as Chloe and Jake dissect one of the world's most contentious corporations. Are you loyal to a corporation like Disney? Is it possible for a corporation to be ethical? And what would it take to change your view of your favourite brand? Plus: Jake has a breakdown, and Chloe takes a new pair of shoes for a run.
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This week we tackle one of Chloe's favourite topics: feminism. Why do people choose to identify (or to not identify) with the movement? What does it mean to our listeners? And does contemporary feminism exclude men from social change? Plus: traffic lights, manspreading, and Jake's loose interpretation of Marxist theory.
Content warning: This episode discusses mental health and violence.
What makes someone an influencer? Do you consume any content made by influencers? And are there any good things about them? Plus: Chloe has some internet celebrities to name-drop, and Jake apologises for a heinous crime.
Recommended viewing:
Why The End of Jenna Marbles Is The End of Authenticity - Psych IRL (YouTube): https://youtu.be/S4GR1wd4H4U
This week, we're dealing with the elephant in the room. Did you feel forced to 'pick a side' during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do you feel about returning to 'normal'? And would you survive the apocalypse? Chloe and Jake have questions, and you have answers.
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