Mint Tea & Açaí

Noura & Karina

Hosts Noura and Karina take a deeper dive into their 'normal' day-to-day experiences, from taking yoga classes to watching reality TV, using a more thoughtful and critical lens towards their 'mundane'! Tune in to hear two good friends get deep, learn a thing or two, and have a laugh.

  1. 22/12/2022

    ‘tis the season of Spotify wrapped

    In our last episode of the year, we talk about what we’ve been watching, the highs and lows of the Men’s World Cup (Mbapp-bye 2022), and take a deep dive into our Spotify Wrapped. We also give a special shout-out to you, our listener :) Send us your thoughts and suggestions for the new year to mint.tea.acai@gmail.com.

  2. 01/12/2022

    The Peak of Capitalism: Mt. Everest

    Mt. Everest - A pinnacle of natural beauty or a mountain of trash? Both may be true. This week we explore the ins and outs of climbing the tallest mountain in the world and the ethical implications that come with it. Tune in for a special shoutout to Noura's grandpa who has successfully summited Mt. Everest! Send us your thoughts at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com Main Sources: Sherpas and the Ethics of Everest, 10 Sherpa Facts, The Everest Moral Dilemma, Trash and Overcrowding at the Top of the World

  3. 16/11/2022

    It’s pelican not peli-can’t w/ special guest Simon

    The duo welcomes friend of the pod, Simon and we discuss all things birds. Tune in to find out what’s the biggest bird, learn about carnivorous birds, and the difference between a dove and a pigeon (is there one?).  Have more thoughts about birds? Send them to us at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com.

  4. 11/11/2022

    (daylight saving) time is a construct

    We take a deep dive into daylight saving time - was it the farmers that invented it or Benjamin Franklin himself? What hobbies keep us busy in the darkness? Is this the last year for US daylight saving time? How are we stopping ourselves from falling into a pit of dark despair? Tune in to find out and send us your thoughts at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com Sources: 8 Things You May Not Know About Daylight Saving Time

  5. 02/11/2022

    Fall: Fave or Flop?

    From pumpkin smashing contests and trick-or-treating to fall-scented candles and holiday travel logistics, we talk about all of our faves and flops of fall. Tune in to hear our full list and send us your hot-takes at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com.

  6. 26/10/2022

    What’s up with Brazilian politics?

    We talk through the upcoming Brazilian presidential election where right-wing Bolsonaro is up for reelection against ex-president Lula da Silva. Women’s rights, land sovereignty, health, and education are all on the ballot. Tune in to learn about why this election is so important both in Brazil and beyond. Main sources: Brazilian Leader Accused of Crimes Against Humanity; Brazilian Women on Bolsonaro  Second Term; Brazil's Lula: From president to prisoner; Brazil's Landless Workers Rise Up Email mint.tea.acai@gmail.com for a complete list of sources.

  7. 12/10/2022

    Top 5

    Our top 5 TV shows revealed! Tune in to hear about our top 5 lists and send us in your favorites and requests on future top 5s to mint.tea.acai@gmail.com or IG/TikTok @mint.tea.acai

  8. 05/10/2022

    Myth Busters

    This week, we debunk your favorite childhood myths. Do we really swallow 8 spiders a year while sleeping? Does gum actually stay 5-7 years in your stomach? Are elephants actually afraid of mice? Tune in to find out! Any myths you want busted? Send them to us at mint.tea.acai@gmail.com or IG/TikTok @mint.tea.acai

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Hosts Noura and Karina take a deeper dive into their 'normal' day-to-day experiences, from taking yoga classes to watching reality TV, using a more thoughtful and critical lens towards their 'mundane'! Tune in to hear two good friends get deep, learn a thing or two, and have a laugh.

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  • Création
    Noura & Karina
  • Années d’activité
    2022
  • Épisodes
    25
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Noura & Karina
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