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Do you ever hear about something on the radio or social media and wonder, “huh, I wonder what that’s about?” Well, funny you should ask! We’re just two friends talking about things we want to know more about. From the housing crisis to the legend that is Taylor Swift, to historical events and political trends, if we’re intrigued, we’re covering it. Join us as we learn, laugh and figure shit out!

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  1. 2022-02-07

    Episode 5 - Women & True Crime: Why Likely Victims Become Super Fans

    Do you love true crime podcasts and find comfort in a glass of wine and the latest murder doc? Are you also terrified of becoming a victim yourself and find yourself constantly on alert? Welcome to womanhood! Why do we do this to ourselves?? Well, funny you should ask! This week we're covering our first listener-suggested topic: Why women are so attracted to true crime media even though we're more likely to be the victims of violent crime. Articles referenced and used for research are listed below. Be sure to share, subscribe, rate and follow us on social media at fysapod (on twitter and insta) and email us at fysapod@gmail.com. Happy listening friends! https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/why-are-women-obsessed-with-true-crime-stories https://www.slice.ca/why-women-are-obsessed-with-true-crime-according-to-an-expert/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/books/review/kate-tuttle-true-crime-women.html https://metro.co.uk/2021/01/01/the-racial-bias-of-true-crime-why-is-murder-marketed-to-white-women-13615372/

    59 min

  2. 2022-01-24

    Episode 4 - Stop Riverdaling My Childhood

    Remember how when we were kids, all of our favorite TV shows featured actors our age, with plot lines that didn't include wild sexcapades, murder plots or cults? Whatever happened to that and how are teens these days coping with the change? Well, funny you should ask! In this week's episode we explore how damaging it can be for teens to see super hot 20 somethings play teenagers and how dramatic plot lines are, well...a lot. Don't forget to share the episode with your friends and follow us on social media at @fysapod, or email us at fysapod@gmail.com. Articles referenced/used for today's episode are below: 29 of the oldest actors to play teenagers on television | Salon.com https://slate.com/technology/2017/12/what-effect-does-it-have-on-viewers-when-mature-adults-play-teens-on-high-school-television-shows.html https://www.teenvogue.com/story/problem-teen-characters-played-by-adults https://thebeaverlse.co.uk/we-need-to-stop-casting-adult-actors-to-play-teenagers/ Music by Coma-Media.

    55 min

  3. 2022-01-10

    Episode 3 - The Fixation of Self Improvement vs. Self Acceptance

    New year, new us? Nah. Hi friends, it's 2022 and we're back!! This week we're discussing New Years resolutions and the fixation of self improvement vs. self acceptance. Moral of the story: Go easy on yourself, like the great Adele said. Articles referenced are linked below. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter at fysapod and email us at fysapod@gmail.com. Articles discussed in today's episode: https://goodmenproject.com/guy-talk/self-acceptance-vs-self-improvement-and-why-you-need-both-dg/ https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2015-12-29/why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/200809/the-path-unconditional-self-acceptance

    1 tim 8 min

  4. 2021-12-13

    Episode 2 - The Cultural Impact of Taylor Swift (FYSA Version)

    This is us swallowing our pride, standing in front of you saying, "We're actually not sorry at all for being HUGE Swifties" (one hour version). This week, we're showing our fangirl side and talking about the Music Industry - otherwise known as Miss Taylor Swift. Join us in discussing how Taylor changed the game for all artists legally, politically, and emotionally. ***sorry - there’s an audio issue towards the beginning of the ep, we’re still figuring it out!***. Follow us at: Instagram.com/fysapod or Twitter.com/fysapod Email us at: fysapod@gmail.com Articles referenced this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abigailfreeman/2021/12/07/oprah-winfrey-taylor-swift-and-ava-duvernay-the-most-powerful-women-in-entertainment-2021/?sh=43f415f7e97a; https://time.com/5049659/taylor-swift-interview-person-of-the-year-2017/; https://www.forbes.com/sites/averyblank/2019/11/18/why-taylor-swift-is-so-influential-and-how-you-can-increase-your-influence/?sh=5b795cac1020; https://www.indigomusic.com/photos/taylor-swift-10-biggest-career-achievements; https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-political-evolution-timeline-8528527/ Music by Coma-Media

    1 tim 3 min

  5. 2021-11-28

    Episode 1 - Instant Gratification Culture

    This week we're talking about Black Friday and Instant Gratification Culture among Millennials and Gen Z and we should just enjoy our little things. UPDATE: in the 13 minute, Jess says “Gen Z had deregulation”, instead of “Gen X”. Our bad! Much sorry! Follow us at: Instagram.com/fysapod or Twitter.com/fysapod Email us at: fysapod@gmail.com Articles referenced this episode: https://www.finder.com/black-friday-statistics; https://www.inc.com/zoe-henry/millennials-want-to-ban-black-friday.html; https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/13/older-millennials-are-still-keeping-up-with-the-latest-tech.html; https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work Music by Coma-Media.

    44 min
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Do you ever hear about something on the radio or social media and wonder, “huh, I wonder what that’s about?” Well, funny you should ask! We’re just two friends talking about things we want to know more about. From the housing crisis to the legend that is Taylor Swift, to historical events and political trends, if we’re intrigued, we’re covering it. Join us as we learn, laugh and figure shit out!

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    Funny You Should Ask! The Podcast
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    2021 - 2022
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