Pecan Twist

Jane C.
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As if there weren’t enough unqualified young people with a podcast, here at Pecan Twist, we will offer a fresh, candid perspective on the issues that define life in your 20s. From navigating college during a pandemic, the ups and downs of modern relationships, and homophobia hidden within our communities, no topic is off limits. You’ll hear stories of resilience, growth, and self-discovery - revealing insights about your evolving adulthood and the weight of personal expectations.

Episodes

  1. 08/09/2021

    Art & Identity Ep. 2: Dance

    Student Spotlight: Madison Lee is a Goizueta Business Scholar from Texas double majoring Dance and Business. She has danced with stars such as Kinjaz at the Dallas Cowboys Home Opener Halftime Show and Asia O’Hara on RuPaul Drag Race’s Electrique Christmas. Her hip hop team, The Officials, has also performed at numerous international competitions such as Hip Hop International and World of Dance Dallas. She is currently a member of Emory Dance Company. Listen to hear us discuss everything from hip hop culture to how dance has affected her personal journey with self acceptance. Watch Madison dance: https://youtu.be/nf66xayTb5Y Follow Madison! https://www.instagram.com/heymadisonlee/ Support Emory arts (& other orgs mentioned): Emory Dance Company: http://dance.emory.edu/academics/dance-company.html Faculty: George Staib and Julio Medina The Officials Hip Hop Company: https://nextstepperformingarts.com/classes/company/hip-hop-krew/ Emory Department of Music: http://music.emory.edu/home/index.html ~ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message

    Art & Identity Ep. 2: Dance

  2. 07/15/2021

    Pandemic Silver Linings

    A “pandemic silver lining,” a term coined by my chemistry professor in fond reference to our tiny 30-would-have-been-90-person chemistry class, is a beautiful and surprising triumph or love born from an otherwise tumultuous pandemic. As I reflect on what’s been and what hasn’t, I’ve found my own little pandemic silver linings. What are yours? Submit your response here: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message  ~ Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  3. 06/24/2021

    Art & Identity Ep. 1: Music

    Student Spotlight: Nat Trejo is a second year first-generation student at Emory University majoring in Music Composition and Political Science. They have had compositions showcased at Emory University composer events and is the Fundraising & Finance Director of the Emory Composers Society. Listen as we discuss earliest memories of music, how they came to study music at university, and teamwork in music and life. Follow Nat! https://www.instagram.com/nat.g.t/ “melancholic spring” by Nat Trejo: https://youtu.be/omM0vU5qLok?t=813 Support Emory music and organizations: Emory Department of Music: http://music.emory.edu/home/index.html Emory Composers Society: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgUcEzaR7x_z91mCeQtwZQ Emory Jazz Studies: http://music.emory.edu/home/performance/jazz/index.html Emory Schwartz virtual stage: https://schwartz.emory.edu/events-tickets/virtual-stage/index.html ~ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Thank you to Griffin Noble for editing this episode.

    Art & Identity Ep. 1: Music

  4. 05/11/2021

    Homophobia in the Asian Community

    Today we're joined by Madison Lee, a Korean-American woman who identifies as LGBTQ+, to discuss the nuances and struggles of being an Asian American who identifies as queer. Listen as we talk about the underlying cultural norms that cause many LGBTQ+ members of the Asian community feelings of intense isolation, personal experiences with coming out (& facing backlash), and most importantly, what we can do to help remedy this issue.  Follow Madison here: https://www.instagram.com/heymadisonlee/ ~ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Homophobia in the Asian Community

  5. 05/04/2021

    HAIR LOVE (w/ Jamila, Zimra, Madison, & Nyah)

    Curly, straight, kinky, bleached, natural... hair is important. For many of us, it is a part of our identity and the way we express ourselves. Listen as women with very different hair types discuss our hair journey, hair care, and how our personal views of hair have changed over the years.  Follow the girls: Jamila: https://www.instagram.com/jamila.spears/ Madison: https://www.instagram.com/heymadisonlee/ Nyah: https://www.instagram.com/itsnyahb/ Zimra: https://www.instagram.com/zimras_photos/ ~ Send me voice messages! (questions, comments, suggestions, anything): https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    HAIR LOVE (w/ Jamila, Zimra, Madison, & Nyah)

  6. 04/27/2021

    We're Not Really Strangers (with Nyah)

    I… don’t even know. We are sorry. Listen as we talk about the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to us, if we’re missing someone, our perfect day, and our deepest darkest fears. If you want to play with your friends (or a stranger), here’s the website we used: https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com Follow Nyah: https://www.instagram.com/itsnyahb/ ~ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  7. 04/20/2021

    What I've Learned About Overworking

    Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Music Credit for intro and outro: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  8. 04/06/2021

    Jazz 101: Recommendations For The New Listener

    Are you new to jazz? Not sure where to start? Listen as a jazz major breaks down some of her favorite tracks and what makes them so amazing. Songs mentioned: “Moanin’” by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: https://youtu.be/Cv9NSR-2DwM “These Foolish Things” by Ella Fitzgerald: https://youtu.be/aJZOUXtDCn0 “Eleanor” by Hank Jones: https://youtu.be/HmZiYYKSeKc “Waltz For Debby” by Bill Evans: https://youtu.be/dH3GSrCmzC8 “Estrellita” by Red Garland: https://youtu.be/wCRbn5oDmEg “Teaneck” by Cannonball Adderley: https://youtu.be/OCsoR62epPs Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Love you guys! Stay strong and remember it will be okay in the end. And if it’s not okay, it’s not the end. See you next time. Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  9. 03/30/2021

    The College Essay Game!

    Since many of you are getting your college decisions and trying to figure out where you are going to spend the next four years of your life, we decided to take a little trip down memory lane! In this game, each of us (Jamila, Madison, Nyah, Zimra, and I) chose snippets from our college essays and put them into a hat. Then, we drew them one by one, all of us trying to guess who wrote each snippet. P.S. I am sorry for the screams. Interesting tidbits mentioned: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brief_Wondrous_Life_of_Oscar_Wao Chrstine’s Apple Pie (Masterchef clip): https://youtu.be/WIGXboHpge0 Feed My Starving Children organization: https://www.fmsc.org/ 2+2 is 4, minus 1 that’s 3 quick maths (and the ting goes pop): https://youtu.be/M3ujv8xdK2w?t=97 Untitled Self Portrait by Beauford Delaney at the Art Institute of Chicago: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111629/self-portrait Follow the girls: Jamila: https://www.instagram.com/jamila.spears/ Madison: https://www.instagram.com/heymadisonlee/ Nyah: https://www.instagram.com/itsnyahb/ Zimra: https://www.instagram.com/zimras_photos/ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  10. 03/16/2021

    College & Coronavirus: Being A Student In A Pandemic

    In today’s episode I’m joined by another university student to discuss our experience entering college in a pandemic and this first year so far. Listen as we break down everything from making friends, dining hall fiascos, a curious spike in first year GPAs, and next semester hopes. Follow Nyah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsnyahb/ Send me voice messages!: https://anchor.fm/jane-chakraborty/message Thank you for listening. I hope you have a great rest of your week! Music Credit: "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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As if there weren’t enough unqualified young people with a podcast, here at Pecan Twist, we will offer a fresh, candid perspective on the issues that define life in your 20s. From navigating college during a pandemic, the ups and downs of modern relationships, and homophobia hidden within our communities, no topic is off limits. You’ll hear stories of resilience, growth, and self-discovery - revealing insights about your evolving adulthood and the weight of personal expectations.

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  • Creator
    Jane C.
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jane C.
  • Show Website
    Pecan Twist