Expired Musings Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aman & Raghad
A pair of 26-year-old girls with an excess amount of fleeting thoughts waiting to be expelled. Join us, won't you? Listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram on @expiredmusingspodcast
In this episode of season two of Expired Musings, we dive into the phenomenon of online girlbossing. We also attempt to break down some of the characteristics that are reflected in women, such as charisma and kindness, which make them into actual girlbosses. Are you one of the many who have been tormented by the three evil "G's" online and in your personal life? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 26-year-old girls (now in video form).
In this episode of season two of Expired Musings, we dive into the complex, and sometimes heartbreaking friendship breakups. We also attempt to break down some of the classic ways in which friendships can be severed and whether or not they can be salvaged. Are you one of the many who have spent high-school with a group of friends who are now complete strangers to you? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 26-year old girls (now in video form).
In this episode of season two of Expired Musings, we dive into the angsty, and cruel teenaged Twilight years. We also attempt to break down some of the problematic elements of the series including racism and other controversies. Are you one of the many who have spent countless nights picturing yourself in the shoes of Bella? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 26-year old girls (now in video form).
In this first episode of season two of Expired Musings, we dive into the spooky, murky waters of mystical, diabolical creatures. We also attempt to break down some of the historical context related to said creatures, while relaying some frightening tales. Are you one of the many who have spent countless nights envisioning crawling creatures under the bed or in the closet? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 26-year old girls (now in video form).
In this season finale episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of the pandemic on our daily lives, routines, and mental health. We also attempt to break down the exact struggles that we have each faced and the ways in which we coped and dealt with our own situations during this turbulent time. Whether it's hopelessness, anxiety, depression, or loneliness, we have evolved and indulged in so many new hobbies and activities to keep the demons at bay. Do you remember the good 'ol times of 2019 when we didn't know how good we had it? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of traditional Palestinian thobs and tattoos and what their significance is to the overall theme of Palestinian resistance and strength. We also attempt to navigate the differences, no matter how subtle, of said traditions across Palestine, and how vital the design of the traditional clothes was to the wearers. Have you ever seen a tattooed Palestinian grandmother with a cool-ass thob on and thought, "hmm what does it all mean?" Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of the Palestinian resistance and what it means to be both Palestinian and an ally during this time. We also attempt to navigate the positive changes that have come along with social media activism and how we feel about the current crimes being done against our people and our land. Are you a pro-Palestine individual or have you just learned about the ongoing struggle? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of the seven deadly sins that have long plagued humankind. We also attempt to rate the sins from the least sinful to the most based on our own personal opinions and experiences. Whether it's lust you hate the most or wrath you fear the most, there's something so tantalizing about the ancient sins. Do you worry about those sins creeping and oozing their way into your life? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of television with its various ups and downs. We attempt to play a conversational game where we categorize three television shows each in three categories: good, bad, and ugly. Whether we love them or hate them, when it comes to television shows, we have a whole lot to say. Tired tropes, problematic plot lines, and ridiculous characters are all on the table for this episode. Did you ever spend 10 hours straight purging a TV show only to end up being confused and googling recaps? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the spooky world of childhood fears that may or may not continue to haunt us well into our adulthood. We also narrate tales of fright from our personal lives and reflect back at them as young women while trying to see whether they are relatable or completely dissimilar. Are you going to have the courage to listen to this episode at night, or are you (like us) a scaredy-cat? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of post-secondary education with its various highs and lows. We also attempt to discuss our personal experiences, varying from activism, stress, and extracurriculars as university students in Canada, in contrast to those in other countries. Are you happy with your previous/ current post-secondary experience, or do you wish that you would have invested your tuition money into your cousin's sketchy "business initiative" (it's a pyramid scheme)?
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of family influencers that flood our explore pages on various media platforms. We also attempt to navigate the morals and ethics of children within this type of content, whether they are the creators or consumers, and how their success is questionable at best. Are you going to throw your phone into a fire pit if you hear the phrase "hey what's up you guys" one more time? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25-year old girls.
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of unattainable beauty standards that are ever-present on our social media platforms. We also attempt to navigate the delicate topics of body image and self-acceptance in a world that capitilizes on our insecurities. Have you found yourself wondering how influencers attain aesthetic perfection? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25 years old girls.
Helpful links:
In Canada: https://nedic.ca/contact/
International: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/where-do-i-start-0
In this episode of Expired Musings, we dive into the world of personal identity with its many twists and turns. We attempt to navigate this maze using the bits and pieces of our culture and personal experiences, as well as the dash of trauma that makes us who we are today. Do you use self-deprecating humor to deal with your identity crisis? Well then, please join us: your local pair of confused 25 years old girls.