What Even Is This? Podcast
by What Even Is This Podcast
What Even Is This is a podcast where we take our late night google searches and powerpoint party presentations to the next level. Join Felix, Charli, and Rebecca as they explore pop culture, politics, and whatever else crosses their feeds.
Episodes
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Episode 8: MPP Sam Oosterhoff Does Whatever He Wants and Doug Ford Doesn't Give a Sh*t
We're back! ...For an episode. From kicking out senior citizens from his office to wanting to make abortion 'unthinkable in our lifetime', Sam Oosterhoff is a controversial young political figure and we're here to talk about him. Settle in as we dive into the scandals and what Doug Ford has (or...
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Episode 7 - Investigation Station: Digital Nomads, Capitalism in Animal Crossing, and The Bachelor
In this last episode before our hiatus we decided to do one last Investigation Station! Listen in as we dive into what being a digital nomad means, the popularity of Animal Crossing and its connection to capitalism, and finally, the roses and thorns of the Bachelor franchise. We'll be back soon!…
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Episode 6: Canadian Government and Political Structures at Different Levels
This week we did a deep dive into political structures at different levels of government within Canada. Join us as we find out what it is exactly that mayors do, how bills are passed into laws, what happens if a Prime Minister doesn't win their riding, who the hell senators are and what it is…
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Episode 5 - Investigation Station: Curbing Ableist Language, Multilevel Marketing, and Rollercoaster Tycoon
We are back this week with another Investigation Station! This week we examine the ways in which ableist language is part of our everyday speech and what we can do to combat this, we look at multilevel marketing and whether or not it actually makes you a 'boss babe', and finally we take a trip…
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Filler Chapter - See You Soon-ish!
Hi folks - we wanted to let you know that we will be shifting to a biweekly posting schedule for the next little while. New episode will be out next week!
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Episode 4 - LUC: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
It's our first Listen Up Comrades book club episode! This week we chatted about this phenomenal book; what we loved and learned, how privilege and intersectionality work together, how to positively enact change, and more! Join us as we dive into the topic of race and learn how to have meaningful...
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Filler Chapter - We’ll Be Back!
Hi folks, we just wanted to pop on here and let you know that there won’t be a new episode this week. We’ll be back next week to discuss So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. Have a great week and talk to you soon!
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Episode 3 - On K-Pop!
In this semi/mini deep dive - we talk about K-pop! This episode is perfect for those who are new to the genre and those who want to learn about the history (start at 29:45) or commiserating stans that want to talk about their faves (start at 58:40). We love K-pop and this is the first of more...
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Episode 2 - Cannabis: The Highs and Lows of Legalization in Canada
This week we look at cannabis and its legalization within Canada, including descriptions of what it is, the effects cannabis has on people, the timeline of legalization, how people of colour are disportionately arrested and convicted of crimes, and the repercussions that come with legal pot. Sit...
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Episode 1 - Investigation Station: Fanfiction, Spicy Peppers, and Among Us
In our first official episode, we pick a secret topic, split up for an hour to research, and come back together to share our findings with you. We discuss: AO3 and why fanfiction is so important Why a jalapeno hits different than a bell pepper Listen to Rebecca explain Among Us to Charli and…
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WHAT EVEN IS THIS with Felix, Charli, and Rebecca - Coming Soon
From deep dives, to book readings, to really whatever we want, this short episode includes a little insight into the types of episodes we have planned, as well as an introduction to the hosts of the podcast and what we want to talk about on the show. Thanks for joining us (if there is anyone out...
About this show
What Even Is This is a podcast where we take our late night google searches and powerpoint party presentations to the next level. Join Felix, Charli, and Rebecca as they explore pop culture, politics, and whatever else crosses their feeds.
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