HERE HAPHAZARDLY

Amanda Bubak and Kayla McGowan
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Enjoy the chaotic, thought-riveting banter of two best friends attempting to navigate adulthood, as a team. Accompanied by charismatic guests with original topics, listeners are encouraged to think deep, while having a laugh along the way!

Episodes

  1. 09/20/2020

    #9 - Burned out at 19

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla discuss the dangers of burning out! Kayla challenges listeners to identify their symptoms of burnout, so they can prevent future fatigue. Amanda emphasizes the importance of being mindful while even doing the most insignificant of tasks. Together, they reflect on times in which they've faced this mental exhaustion, and formulate methods to combat this in the future!

    24 min

  2. 09/13/2020

    #8 - We're Not Really Strangers

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla play their favorite purpose driven card game that has taken social media by storm- We're Not Really Strangers! Through this game, they discuss concepts such as the fear of success vs. the fear of failure, the anxiety in being weary of others' intentions, and the importance in following through with your pursuits. The girls share moments of vulnerability as they analyze each other's superpowers, their most important similarities, and give heartfelt advice.

    34 min

  3. 09/06/2020

    #7 - Don't Cancel on Yourself ft. Serena McGowan

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla are joined by their third guest- Serena McGowan! Together, they discuss the conventionality of maintaining a side hustle, the importance of having a "Why?" when setting goals, and they try to figure out what their love languages are. Serena speaks on her experience working full time in the midst of a quarantine while nurturing three other side jobs, and shares her words of encouragement for fellow young self-starters!

    32 min

  4. 08/30/2020

    #6 - Body Image

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla open up about their experiences regarding an important topic that affects every single person- body image. The girls recount their first experiences of insecurity, speak up against the trap of comparison, and share positive encouragement for any who may be struggling.

    28 min

  5. 08/23/2020

    #5 - Blasting Movies in the Public Library ft. Jake Stringfellow

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla are joined by their second guest- Jake Stringfellow! Together, they reflect on games that haunted them in youth group, embarrassing experiences with headphones, and Jake shares that this is NOT his first time on a podcast. Conversation topics centered around music, playlist curation and the importance of solid lyrics spark an intriguing back and forth between the three creatives.  It is also discovered that COUNTRY and RAP music have more similarities than one may initially think.... Amanda and Kayla also announce the release of their first Here Haphazardly collective playlist!

    36 min

  6. 07/26/2020

    #4 - Is Social Media "Toxic"?

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla discuss all things social media! The concept of social media being toxic is brought into question as they analyze Instagram's comparison culture, and break-down the benefits and downfalls of the algorithm.  Amanda shares anecdotes from her recent experience disconnecting and spending time in the middle of nowhere, breaking into treehouses and scaring the Amish. Kayla reminisces on her glory days of talking to strangers in chatrooms as a child, as they both contemplate which social media platforms were superior in middle school.

    31 min

  7. 07/19/2020

    #3 - Making it at 24 ft. Mike Desrochers

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla are joined by their first guest- Mike Desrochers! Together, they ponder the significance of faking it until you make it, building a solid network within your career, and of course...is finding a place to shower while you're on a camping trip cheating? Mike delves into how he got his start as Assistant Director of Ticket Operations at Stonybrook University, before turning 25, and shares insight for other young people looking to launch reliable careers.

    36 min

  8. 07/12/2020

    #2 - Places Where Reality is Altered

    In this episode, Amanda and Kayla discuss the unsettling phenomenon of "liminal spaces", as they reflect on their own shared experiences at offbeat locations such as parking garages, motels and rest stops. In the process, they also analyze memory inducing entities such as familiar smells, and ponder the significance of self discovery during adolescence.

    29 min

  9. 07/05/2020

    #1 - First Impressions

    Welcome! In this pilot episode, Amanda and Kayla kick off the podcast by introducing themselves and taking the Meyers-Briggs personality test, discovering that they're complete opposites, and comparing and contrasting their opposing mannerisms and thought patterns.

    37 min
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Enjoy the chaotic, thought-riveting banter of two best friends attempting to navigate adulthood, as a team. Accompanied by charismatic guests with original topics, listeners are encouraged to think deep, while having a laugh along the way!

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Bubak and Kayla McGowan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Bubak and Kayla McGowan
  • Show Website
    HERE HAPHAZARDLY