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Amusing Podcast
by Issy and Mel
Being 20-something has its ups and downs but Issy and Mel are here for it all. Just two microphones, a pair of best friends and 18 years of history between them. There aren’t many walls that haven’t been broken down around here, so prepare for plenty of open and reflective conversations. They’re talking dating dilemmas, wholesome heart to hearts, philosophical ramblings and a healthy amount of introspection. Grab a cuppa, and join in at risk of amusement!To see all our bad hair days and terrible posture check out our socials.Instagram @amusingpodcast_TikTok @amusingpodcast
Episodes
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Why do bad things happen to good people? (Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales)
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why can life be so unfair? Can we predict how we will behave in the face of adversity? Join us as we share our thoughts on journalist Leigh Sales' book, 'Any Ordinary Day' - a book about tragedy, fairness and the human condition. For a laugh, and to see…
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We're BACK and chit chatting about Dating! (+ What 'should' we be doing right now?)
Welcome to all our friends, new and old, tuning in! We’re so excited to be back behind the microphones, chatting about all the places our minds have wandered over the past few months—gigs, mosh pits, sparkling water, waitressing, and more. We're thinking about: What 'should' we be doing right…
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Let’s Muse on 2024 (Life Changing Conversations, Friendship, Backpacking and more)
And so this concludes another year of podcasting! We've sat, we've had a ponder and we've concocted a list of questions to spark some personal reflections of the past 11 months. What have we learnt in 2024? What was the most interesting conversation? Who inspired us? Join our final episode of the...
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Ask Amusing: I always hear my housemates getting it on, what should I do?
Dilemmas, we all have them. Some big, some small, and often very annoying. So here we are, your agony aunts ready to save the day and tell you exactly what we think of your situation! How to tell your friends you can hear them having 'fun' every single night, should you send that third message to...
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Tired, stressed, emotional? Let's catch up
This time of year has us both feeling a bit emotional, between exam stress, life changes, and even the spice level of hot pot. Mel’s back from her backpacking adventure, ready to share stories from far north Queensland, while Issy preps for end-of-year exams and tackles ways to manage stress. We...
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Officeworks Customer Service, an Awkward Lunch Encounter and Remember Arbonne?
It's 2024, and as if printing at home is still a pain in you know what?! Maybe it is better than being victim to the customer service at an Officeworks though... Where is the best and worst customer service found? Join in today as we reflect on some awkward moments of everyday life, we're talking...
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Around the World with Stephanie Baker (the lifestyle of a traveller)
Today we are joined by avid traveller Stephanie Baker. Steph has travelled to 60 different countries around the globe and counting! She is a tour leader, disability support worker and jack of all trades with 6 qualifications and no end to her learnings in sight. Steph is not short of stories, as...
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The Midnight Library - What is the Best Way to Live?
Nora Seed is on the edge of life and death within the Midnight Library. She has the chance to relive as if she had done things differently. The opportunity to rewrite her biggest regrets... In this episode we give you the lowdown on this novel, 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. We delve into…
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We made a Secret Society
Skull and Bones, Illuminati, The Knights Templar, Freemasons; secret societies have been around for ages. But what is a secret society, and what does it take to be in one? Bit of a different episode for you all today! Listen in as we get our creative juices flowing and tell you what our secret...
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It’s Season 2 of our 'Full Time Hobby'!
It's season 2 baby and our full time hobby is getting a makeover! Today we have a chitchat about our super fun photo shoot and reflect on our podcasting journey over the last couple of years. We also share our thoughts on resilience (what's it all about?) and chat about some ridiculous moments…
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INTRODUCING "Amusing with Issy & Mel" Season 2
What's next for Amusing? Well, it is back with Season 2! Join Issy and Mel for more book reviews, dating catch-ups, dilemma diaries and sprinkles of wisdom. This is the show for wholesome heart to hearts, philosophical ramblings and a healthy amount of introspection. These girls are your best...
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Is Seeing Believing?
Today we're giving you our thoughts on the saying 'life is like...' Is it like a box of chocolates, or a train whizzing past, or a bicycle ready to tip over? Perception is a funny thing. It is highly influenced by our personality types, experiences, emotions and perhaps even attachment styles…
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Brat, Sea Moss, Carhartt: What Trends Influence You and Why?
Trends are inescapable if you go anywhere near social media. Carhartt, sea moss, Brat, Stanley cups and cancel culture; all sorts of things ‘trend’ online, and often. But what makes something trendy? And why should we care that we are being influenced? Today we chat about what makes a trend…
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Conversations On Love - How Can We Love Better?
Discussing our latest read 'Conversations on Love' by Natasha Lunn. Featuring a compilation of interviews strung together by the author's personal experiences, this book has innumerable gems of wisdom to share on love, loss and grief. Today we share our thoughts on the book's insights around: How...
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Eating Glass and Seeing Sounds - Life is Weird
Dribble time is back! We are weird, people are weird and so join us for 30 minutes to chat about the oddities of life. Strange addictions, peculiar body curiosities and more, we've got you covered. Instagram @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast If you found this episode somewhat amusing, flick...
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Let’s catch up! (Motorbiking in Vietnam, 10th wheeling and finding mid-year motivation)
Issy is back! We hear about her adventures motorbiking through Vietnam, the iced salt coffees consumed, lush scenery traversed and lots of poop stories in between. In the meantime, Mel's been having random revelations about life, good karma and dating to share. Grab a cuppa, take a stroll in the...
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Ask Amusing: Cheap dates, psychologists and friendship breakups?
Welcome back to Ask Amusing, a series where we unpack your sticky situations. Should I see a psychologist? When's it time to break up with a friend? Medical school, cheap dates and more of your questions. Sit in with your agony aunts for some big sister, best friend advice on these questions!…
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The irony of introspection: are we prisoners to our own thoughts?
We are big promoters of reflection and self-awareness but it's time to address the elephant in the room! We have begun to wonder if being too introspective could be just plain exhausting? I mean, imagine if we decided to switch off our desire to better ourselves and muted our self-critical…
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Will you regret that?
Regrets... we've all got them. But, what is regret? What do we often regret in our 20's? And why might we experience that all too familiar feeling of missing out or wasting time? Life is a juggling act at the best of times as we wonder whether we should travel now or wait until we've started a...
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Ask Amusing: Help! I've never been in a relationship...
Sip and savour these prickly dilemmas with us! Don't forget you can send in your own dilemmas through the Qoohme link in our bio on Insta! Instagram @amusingpocast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast
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A Little Life Part 2 - What in the world did we just read?
We did it, we finally finished the book! Part 2 of our breakdown of A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara is here. In this episode we check back in on the predictions we made in part 1, chat about the character development and major themes as they unfolded and talk about the emotional rollercoaster…
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Are we in a 'do it yourself' society? (chatting inconvenience)
It's 2024 and nearly everything is conveniently 'Goolgeable' or accessible at our fingertips. The existence of ChatGPT, Uber, self-checkouts and QR codes means we often don't need to lend a hand, or ask for help from others. But what are we missing out on by not inconveniencing others? We think…
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Is comparison always the thief of joy?
We feel that sometimes it can be far too easy to compare ourselves to others. Maybe we believe that someone else appears healthier, smarter or prettier than us, or has a nicer car, the perfect relationship or fantastic social skills. Perhaps in reality we all have strengths and weaknesses and...
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Life is too short to be busy, are you caught in the busy trap?
Are you too busy to be enjoying life? If you are someone that is constantly rushing around, telling your friends and family you are too busy for a catch up or feeling like you are just exhausted and don't have time for the things you enjoy, then you might be caught in the 'busy' trap. But what is...
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What would you do if Drake DM'd you?
It's Dribble Time, catch up with us! Today we are thinking about conspiracies around your favourite movies, like how has the Simpson’s predicted so many events? We also investigate embarrassing messages to be left on seen to. What’s worse being left on seen or delivered? Hang around until the end...
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How to beat the cold? - Our 10 must do's to make the most of this season
It's getting colder, darker and harder to get out of bed in the mornings! Tune in to today's episode for a light-hearted chit-chat and find out our 10 must do's for the cooler months ahead! (Hint* it doesn't include just bed socks and hot chocolate). IG @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast
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To Hinge or not to Hinge?
Dating can feel like a roller coaster in your 20’s and like many people, we want the perfect romance story. Maybe you meet your partner in real life, at a bar or cafe, fall in love, get married and go live by the beach. But what is a realistic love story in the 21st century? In today's episode we...
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A Little Life Part 1 - What’s all the hype?
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara - whether you’ve read the book, looking to read it or you’re just here to see what the hype is all about, we’ve got you covered! Welcome to the first instalment of the Amusing Book Club - for readers, non-readers and the procrastinators like us stuck in between.…
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Why our female friendships are the ultimate love story (Womanhood & Dolly Alderton)
Through break-ups, breakdowns, challenges and the highs and lows of life, we feel that it is always our women friends we can depend on to have our backs. There is something special that we can all appreciate about female friendships and we think Dolly Alderton sums it up perfectly. Sit in for a...
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Ask Amusing: Breaking up, Babysitting Friends and Toxic Gossip
My best friend got a boyfriend and it sucks, what do I do? How do I get over my ex? Which is more important when it comes to dating, connection or compatibility? How do I navigate making new friends when my best friend is anxious? Join us for another series of Ask Amusing - breaking down your...
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How does the Erasure of Women from History affect me?
Have you ever considered how accurate your historical knowledge is? What if there are some main characters missing from your education? How could your societal perceptions be different due to this? Eileen Blair, Rosalind Franklin and Katherine Johnson are some badass women that should have made…
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Dribble time: Scoby for sale, the Salmon act & Hollywood's new star
We're asking questions and spilling our tea on the world, pop culture, and social media. Sit in for a chit-chat and some banter around bizarre laws, unusual Facebook Marketplace finds and oddly specific hypothetical scenarios. IG @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast
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How do I stop obsessing over them?
What's the secret to staying unattached to the people we date? What is it that makes us feel compatible with someone? How do I unlock a more secure and carefree version of myself while dating? Sit in for a chat with us as we reflect on the evolution of dating through our early to mid 20's. From...
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What if I am directionless in my 20’s?
Our 20's is a confusing, experimental period of life - sometimes we feel like we have it all together and other times we can feel completely directionless or lost. Today we have an honest conversation around finding fulfilment and getting unstuck as we phase through different seasons of life.…
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What about love?
If you are a self-care queen looking for some banter to fill your cup this Valentine's Day, then this episode is for you. Issy tells us the story of her embarrassing Instagram stalk this week and Mel reveals how she butt dialled a date. Sit in for a wholesome chat about love, loos and life!...
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Ask Amusing - Is honesty always the best policy and should you tell someone they can't sing?
Buckle up because we have another bunch of prickly dilemmas for you. Today we talk about how to navigate FOMO and where the limit is with telling a white lie. What do you do if you feel uncomfortable about your boyfriend attending an event where there will be strippers? Is it possible to overcome...
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Self sabotage or self control?
Procrastination, perfectionism, declaring flaws and pushing people away who are good for us - did you know these can be subconscious forms of self-sabotage? May we be setting ourselves up for failure before we even have the chance to try? How can we learn to give things a go with confidence this...
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Uber Rides, Revelations and Romance with James Bade
Today we are joined by James Bade - a full time Uber driver turned wholesome tik-toker who has a lust for life, adventure and is in fact a long-time Muser. We will give you one guess as to how we met him last year! James shares some of his most bizarre Uber stories and we dive deep into the...
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Best & Worst of 2023 (+ last min gift inspo!)
And with that, another year in the books! Amusing has now turned 1 and like any good parents we are reflecting on the year that has been. This year brought with it some of our favourite reads, staple clothing pieces and the worst Uber ride of our life, more on that in the episode though... We…
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Why do we like people watching? (Chatting Sonder and Empathy)
Have you ever wondered about the life of a stranger? Felt curious about a random person who you pass on the street? Are we really unique, or are we more alike than we think? Today we discuss the concept of 'Sonder' - a neologism that describes the realisation of strangers' complexity. If you…
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Dribble Time: High School Musical and the Tale of the Spicy Nugget
Grab your popcorn and get ready to sink into the comfiest corner of your couch because this is about to get fun! We're spilling the tea on zesty Hinge chats— you know, those gems you toss into the group chat for a good laugh. But hold onto your fries, we're not stopping there! Today we dive into...
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Ask Amusing: Dating dilemmas, forgiveness and Moshi Monsters
Get Ready for 'Ask Amusing' – Serving Up Sizzling Secrets and Spicy Solutions! Must-We Forgive Wrongs? Swipe Right on Your Friend's Ex? Office Confessions? Taming Flaky Friends? Sip and Savor the Juicy Questions with Us!
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I'm lazy but so is my dog?
Our pets lounge around all day and get away scot-free, so why can’t we? We can sometimes feel pretty bad about ourselves when we are unproductive but why? Why do we place so much of our worth on our efficiency? Is laziness a good descriptor of our behaviour and why are we actually ‘lazy’? What...
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When in New York (Solo travel, Topdeck tours, London, Europe & fun travel stories)
Ever wondered what a sex show in Amsterdam is like? Or how it feels to wander through the streets of New York on your own? What's it like to eat dinner by yourself? What about the experience of solo travel and Topdeck or Contiki tours? Why are there teddy bears perched across houses in Albania?...
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Dribble Time: Sulley is a dilf (Celebrity crushes, ASMR's, Pick up lines and more)
Did Issy's friend throw her under the bus with a hinge profile revamp? What happened to Mel's dog on an evening stroll? Catch up with us and strap in for this weeks Dribble Time. Let's chat celebrity crushes and decide if ASMR, pickles and designer items are hot or not. Could Pepper pig and…
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Dear Diary... what the f*ck do I write in here?
Have you ever flicked through your journal and thought ‘wOoow’ what a crazy time that was, glad I am not there anymore’ haha? We have too, and not only do we have a chuckle, but stopping to reflect allows us to see how greatly journalling has impacted us over the years. We both began journalling...
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Is social media out to get us?
You’ve heard it all before. Everyone talks about how they spend so much time on their phone and being Gen Z ourselves we can totally relate. What compels us to pick up our phones? Is it procrastination, boredom, social awkwardness, or habit? What kind of manipulation tactics are social media...
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Is there a right time? - chatting decision making and taking risks in our 20’s
Life in our 20's is newly bustling with responsibilities. New jobs, relationships, travel, personal commitments and a whole lot more. Throughout this time of transition and experimentation we can sometimes feel overwhelmed or confused regarding what is the 'right' thing to do. When it comes to...
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Dribble Time: About the time I spoke to Selena Gomez...
We are back for another good old chin wag so you won't want to miss today's episode! You probably also want to tune in if you're a fan of riddles (really cool or really, really, really lame ones). Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to reminisce the Y2K period of social media; chronological...
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What is the secret to meaningful friendships?
Many of us will have had a number of friendships throughout our lives. These may be friends from our childhood, friends from primary or high school, friends we meet at work or uni, friends we make through travel or friends we live with. With time, changes in our lifestyle and expanding…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Being 20-something has its ups and downs but Issy and Mel are here for it all. Just two microphones, a pair of best friends and 18 years of history between them. There aren’t many walls that haven’t been broken down around here, so prepare for plenty of open and reflective conversations. They’re talking dating dilemmas, wholesome heart to hearts, philosophical ramblings and a healthy amount of introspection. Grab a cuppa, and join in at risk of amusement!To see all our bad hair days and terrible posture check out our socials.Instagram @amusingpodcast_TikTok @amusingpodcast
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Issy and Mel
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Being 20-something has its ups and downs but Issy and Mel are here for it all. Just two microphones, a pair of best friends and 18 years of history between them. There aren’t many walls that haven’t been broken down around here, so prepare for plenty of open and reflective conversations. They’re...
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