Casual Weekcast: Recent Episodes
Ellen Chen & Madeline Chen
Hello and welcome to the Casual Weekcast! Every other Tuesday, Ellen and Madeline (a.k.a Madellen) talk about their daily lives as early twenty-somethings navigating life. Candid and unscripted, Ellen and Madeline discuss everything from early adulthood to self-improvement, college life, family, relationships, mental health, and more.
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BndsFB
Find Ellen on Instagram @ellen.tpe YouTube: sellendipity (https://bit.ly/3HVHEtE)
The conversation between Ellen and Madeline over YouTube trends continues. Ellen discussed her perspective on femininity as well as her observations of the pretty privilege. Madeline shared some stories of her as a waitress and tour guide for her family when traveling. What are your thoughts on the concept of femininity?
Spoiler alert!: Attack on Titan, The Walking Dead, and Death Note
This week, Ellen and Madeline pick up from where they left off last week. Madeline reviews the Attack on Titan plot. Ellen notices a Death Note character's resemblance to Madeline. Then she shares her observations on toxic comments on the internet vs. in person, as well as YouTube trends. What do you think the next big thing on YouTube will be?
Spoiler alert!: Bridgerton, The Walking Dead, and Black Mirror
Ellen and Madeline rant about TV series this week. Ellen goes on a "little" rant about Bridgerton's symbolism and significance. Madeline delves into the storylines of The Walking Dead and Black Mirror. What is your favorite TV show?
Ellen and Madeline's love lives had been a little dry lately, so they asked a friend in a relationship for guidance. The three friends discussed relationship values and their dream man. What other love advice do you have?
This week, Ellen and Madeline welcome their high school dorm mate to be the very first guest speaker! The three now college students reminisced their high school dorm life in hindsight compared to their current college lives. What do you miss the most about high school?
In honor of the Olympics, Ellen celebrates Nathan’s Chen’s gold-winning Rocket Man performance. Madeline praised Yuma Kagiyama’s clean program and explained Yuzuru Hanyu’s quad axel. Ellen and Madeline also shared their thoughts on being given more independence. What was your favorite Olympic moment?
In anticipation of the upcoming Olympics (at the time of this episode's recording), Madeline discussed her hopes and expectations for figure skating. Ellen mentioned that she had recently taken her first steps into the world of ballet. Then the conversation turned to urination and sweating. What are you trying for the first time this week?
This week, Ellen and Madeline talked about their positive and negative tutoring experiences. Madeline shared her perspective on adding “fun” to everyday duties. Ellen talked about overcoming the winter cold on the East Coast of the US and reviving childhood pastimes. When it's too chilly to go outside, what do you do?
Ellen and Madeline reconnect over a 13-hour time difference to discuss their ideas and future plans for 2022. Madeline talked about her interest in learning Russian and coding. Ellen discussed new year's resolutions. What are your resolutions for the new year? Join our discussion!