And Everything In Between

Maylah Marcus
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Life is confusing and seemingly not relatable at times. Luckily, opinionated teenager, shopping fanatic, and Pinterest lover, Maylah Marcus, has lots to say and advice to give to help us feel a little less crazy. Join her every other Sunday (or whenever her busy college schedule allows) for an introspective conversation on realizations she’s had, interesting (or not) stories from her 19 years of living, and everything in between.

  1. 08/11/2025

    "too woke" or an ominous warning? a history of advertisements' entanglement with american politics

    By now, you've most likely heard of Sydney Sweeney's controversial ad for her American Eagle genes (whoops-- I mean jeans). While some may think the ad's critics are "too woke", I argue it exemplifies the far-right slope the United States has dove headfirst down. I share other historical examples of how companies align themselves with political and social trends, such as the unexpected rise of the disposable diaper and women's fashion trends-- from flapper dresses to the"sad beige mom" aesthetic. Every advertisement has a hidden message, and this episode reveals some of the most telling.

    58 min

  2. 01/06/2025

    chat GPT and 'aesthetics culture': double edged swords

    A double edged sword. Literally, it can attack your opponent at the risk of harming yourself. Metaphorically, it refers to something with both positive and negative consequences-- just like the topics listed above. In this episode I elaborate on these consequences while introducing ideas like the Technological Advancement Parabola and the 'Casual' Instagram movement (which, I decide, isn't really casual at all).

    37 min

  3. 12/22/2024

    expectations vs. reality: my 1st semester at duke university

    After my first semester as an official college student, I have a lot to reflect on: thought-provoking things I learned in my classes (like how climate change came to be controversial in the US), a tentative answer to 'Should college be the best time of your life?', and unexpected takeaways about Duke's political culture and social trends, to name a few.

    50 min

  4. 08/11/2024

    culture shocks & college thoughts

    It's T-5 days until I drive to Duke and begin the next four years of my life. With that comes lots of excitement and worry that I reflect upon in this episode. First, however, I share interesting stories and lessons learned from my recent trip to Austria and Italy, as well as the most surprising culture shocks I discovered while there.

    50 min

  5. 07/22/2024

    let's talk politics at the dinner table

    Biden dropped out of the Democratic nominee race for the 2024 election: now what? In this episode, I share my personal opinions about Biden dropping out (and why I believe it is a smart decision), explain what's at stake this presidential election, evaluate the devastating effects of core elements in American politics, and examine the rise of far-right political parties within the US and Europe. If you remember one thing from this episode, remember to VOTE!

    45 min

  6. 04/08/2024

    hot takes, things to normalize, & pet peeves

    I haven't recorded in a while, so I share some life updates/random things on my mind before getting into this week's very lighthearted episode. Inspired by the internet figure "dudewithsign" (search his Instagram, you won't regret it), I take my lists straight from my Notes app to share my (sarcastic) humor, as well as my slightly controversial opinions, actions we as a society should normalize, and things that really just drive me crazy.

    55 min

  7. 02/18/2024

    a collection of thoughts pt. 5

    This week's episode is part five of my "Collection of Thoughts" mini-series (and this one is my personal favorite of all five). Here are the topics: AI's Racial biases: 3:20 - 20:10 Mixed Heritage Struggles: 20:10 - 28:13 Lack of Third Spaces: 28:13 - 42:42 Film Franchise Opinions: 42:42 - End As always, enjoy!

    48 min

  8. 01/15/2024

    nostalgia for adolescence: what kids know that adults don't

    In this episode, I analyze Lorde's song "Ribs", introduce the idea of "anticipatory nostalgia" (nostalgia for something happening in the present), and share my takeaways and personal connections to one of cartoonist David Finch's works: all the while striving to answer the question, "What is so special about adolescence, and how can we revive our own?"

    48 min
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Life is confusing and seemingly not relatable at times. Luckily, opinionated teenager, shopping fanatic, and Pinterest lover, Maylah Marcus, has lots to say and advice to give to help us feel a little less crazy. Join her every other Sunday (or whenever her busy college schedule allows) for an introspective conversation on realizations she’s had, interesting (or not) stories from her 19 years of living, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Maylah Marcus
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maylah Marcus
  • Show Website
    And Everything In Between