Clashists

Gabrielle Pedriani + Daniela Cadena
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CLASHISTS unpacks culture shock in all its most chaotic forms—from moving countries and switching communities to catastrophic breakups and incomprehensible cultural crazes. Hosted by two women who uprooted their lives in NYC and crash landed in Paris, the podcast explores the highest highs (and lowest lows) of driving yourself off a proverbial cliff 🏁 and embracing the unknown. One clash at a time.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Ever-Confusing Concept of Being an "American"

    CLASH: The changing notion of what it means to be an "American". Today we dissect what the heck being an "American" even means — starting allll the way back at pre-pubescence. From Dani's early days idolizing various aspects of American culture with one foot in and one foot out, to Gabby's lame a** midwestern ignorance, we chat about our evolving perceptions, and embodiments, of "Americanness". What kinds of clashes did key cultural events, crises, and international immigrations spark? And how did moving to Paris turn us into unsolicited ambassadors of a country we barely understand ourselves? Don't worry - we absolutely spend half the podcast discussing Bad Bunny.

    1h 22m

  2. FEB 6

    Watching Your City Become ... Someone Else - GUEST EP - Lindsey Tramuta (journalist, author, podcaster)

    CLASH: WATCHING YOUR CITY CHANGE. Today’s Clash is a big one: watching the city you love….change. And in front of your eyes, no less. We’re joined by journalist, author, and podcaster Lindsey Tramuta—Paris resident of 20 years—to talk about the strange whiplash of seeing your home evolve in real time. From the changing attitudes of new Parisians to the growing American infusion of food, fashion, and culture (WE'RE SORRY), we get into the city’s personality shifts—and, maybe most importantly, how we're all navigating the increasingly small stools at "modern" coffee shops. Read Lindsey's substack, The New Paris Dispatch hereListen to her podcast, The New Paris Podcast hereCheck out more of. Lindsey's work here A few additional links: The Atlantic, What if Our Ancestors Didn't Feel Anything Like We DoDecoder Ring, Is Culture Stuck?Articles of Interest, Knockoffs@goodgoodgoodcoNeedle & Skein story here

    1h 29m

  3. JAN 21

    3 Women Talk About Getting Older ... Again — GUEST EP: Claire Lampen (Writer, Editor)

    CLASH: AGING. Today we’re joined by the author of The Cut’s essay on wtf a 30 year old looks like, Claire Lampen, to unpack what actually happens when women get older—and why it makes us so dang confused. From the never-ending plastic surgery discourse (what even is the "mid face"), to why the less controllable we become- the “uglier” we suddenly are (so strange!! wonder why!!??), the strange mix of insecurity & confidence that come from making big life changes later in life, and what dating feels like when you’re being perpetually perceived during peak physical changes (see: bad). It's full of clashes & complicated & we're confused!!! And it shows!!

    1h 32m

  4. JAN 14

    Q&A Mailbag Ep w/ Dani + Gabby

    Hi all! Your OGs D & G were long overdue for a lil' mailbag catchup to answer all the qs we get on a weekly basis: from "how did you two meet" to "how did you two meet"? JK JK JK (though we do get asked that one a lot). Spoiler alert: Dani went viral on TikTok for saying she buys a baguette every day & ppl had ~thoughts~. Don't worry, though, we also touch upon some other hard hitting subjects, like: "Marry / F / Kill: NYC, Paris, London", how to make friends in a new country (tip: social media might be a necessary evil my friends!!!), what we consider the biggest sacrifices of living abroad (see: fun dating), a few tips for pushing through cringe & starting new projects, and a handful of our neighborhood favs (see: places w/ giant blocks of butter).

    44 min

  5. JAN 7

    What Happens When the Past Won’t Stay Buried? — GUEST EP: Dr. Cat Byers (Historian)

    CLASH: LIVING AMIDST HISTORY. This week on the podaroo, we talk with Cat Byers—historian AND author of the upcoming book Morgue AND most importantly our very smart and thoughtful friend!!! We chat about the mental clash of going from living a "normal" life to realizing you're living on top of centuries upon centuries of juicy history and how studying the stories of past deaths can be a surprisingly effective way to learn about life—both others' and your own. And of course it wouldn't be a true Clashists ep if we didn't wind our way through the twisted tunnels of life's inevitable career changes—from Cat's food styling past (think: mashed potatoes as ice cream and glued-on sesame seeds) and why she was once convinced she hated history. It’s an episode about the past not as a museum piece, but as something you’re constantly tripping over—and about pushing yourself off proverbial life cliffs, even when that leads you to...well, death. Check Cat out on: Instagram @heymorguegirlHer blog (Gabby's personal obsession!!): https://www.catbyers.com/blogLinktr.ee for some great other pods she's been on!

    1h 20m

  6. 12/17/2025

    Does Reinvention Rewire Your Taste? GUEST EP - Caitlin Gunther (Food & Travel Writer)

    CLASH: HOW TASTE CHANGES. What happens when you live enough lives that your palate can’t keep up? This week we sit down with Caitlin Gunther— New Yorker in Paris, author of The 75 , and writer for pubs like The New York Times, Wash Post, Harper's Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveler, Eater, Bon Appétit & more! — to trace the many shockwaves of a life lived in reinvention: from law school at Cornell, to a life-altering lunch at Septime, to unglamorous gigs in global kitchens, and an eventual transition to food writing in Paris. We ask: what happens to your sense of taste—food, style, people, ambition—when life keeps on ... well ... keeping on? Does it remain a constant, or does the whiplash of change recalibrate what we crave?? Don't worry, we leave plentyyyy o' room for unhinged friends, fashion identity crises, painful breakups, and (maybe most importantly!!!) cheesy ramen & Cheez-its. ** excuse some audio issues in this ep - we're workin' on it 3 Read The 75 here: https://caitlingunther.substack.com/Find more of Caitlin's video interviews on her IG, here!: https://www.instagram.com/caitlintgunther/?hl=en

    1h 7m

  7. 12/10/2025

    Why Your Funniest Joke Dies Overseas - GUEST EP - Sarah Donnelly (Comedian)

    CLASH: HUMOR ACROSS BORDERS. This week we’re joined by comedian Sarah Donnelly—an American double agent who’s been doing stand-up in France for 13 years. We get into the big questions, like: Is French humor actually more sophisticated, or do they just say it with an accent? Can the French actually make fun of themselves (because… could’ve fooled us)? Which swear words hit in both English and French? And MOST importantly — how is one EVER brave enough to do stand up in the first place?!?! See more of Sarah! Instagram: @sarahdcomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahdcomedyHer famous Picard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahdcomedy/video/7343192174512672032?lang=enThe Prisonic x Monoprix collab: https://www.monoprix.fr/lookbook-prisunic.html

    1h 16m

  8. 12/03/2025

    When Your "Cool" Stops Translating

    CLASH: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN "COOL". Today we're talking about the slow, creeping horror of realizing that the things you once thought were cool…aren’t. Maybe you aged out of them. Maybe you matured. Maybe you moved zip codes and discovered that being “insanely busy" or “performatively confident” or a "relentless partier" doesn’t translate outside your original habitat. It’s the life clash of having to retire your old identity badges and admit that some of your personality was realistically a ... regional trend. All that, plus we’re snacking on some AMERICAN-LY sweet (*wink, wink* — see our IG) treats as a form of cultural regression.

    1h 15m
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CLASHISTS unpacks culture shock in all its most chaotic forms—from moving countries and switching communities to catastrophic breakups and incomprehensible cultural crazes. Hosted by two women who uprooted their lives in NYC and crash landed in Paris, the podcast explores the highest highs (and lowest lows) of driving yourself off a proverbial cliff 🏁 and embracing the unknown. One clash at a time.

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  • Creator
    Gabrielle Pedriani + Daniela Cadena
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gabrielle Pedriani
  • Show Website
    Clashists

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