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Welcome to XO Magazine! We're a collection of Brown and RISD students here to talk about all things love, sex, and sexuality with an emphasis on highlighting marginalized voices, identities, and experiences. Hosts: Alaire Kanes, Kaylen Pak, Liana Lewis, Lucy Lebowitz and Sofia Morris Editor: Catharine Paik Producer: Liana Haigis A podcast by XO Magazine (xomagazine.org) of Brown University

Episodes

  1. 07/11/2025

    Awkward First Dates...

    Everyone has an embarrassing and awkward first date story. Today, you'll hear from three guests, and myself, about theirs. Featuring dates ranging from kleptomaniacs to people obsessed with the gym (but really just their biceps), this episode will bring you back into that early high school dating scene. All interviewees remain anonymous in order to keep stories as unfiltered as possible. If you have any feedback or requests for topics you'd like covered, fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o4ra_qsgHCo4lUcnpWuPes-b170sWTqhyLyQyc8i7Bs/edit Hosted by Anna Bachenberg. Music Credits: Experimental electro drops Sound.wav by Paraplex -- https://freesound.org/s/610909/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Laid Back Loop 2.wav by SilverIllusionist -- https://freesound.org/s/530343/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 rhodes chill pop beat by simmys_recycle_bin -- https://freesound.org/s/757399/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    24 min

  2. 04/14/2025

    We Broke Up and TikTok Told Me First

    Dating is messy, unpredictable, and very awkward at times. In this episode, four guests share their most interesting experiences—from first dates to unexpected entanglements within their friend groups. Think of it as the ultimate post-date debrief.  To keep things candid and unfiltered, all interviewees remain anonymous. If you have feedback or requests for topics you’d like covered, fill out this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1o4ra_qsgHCo4lUcnpWuPes-b170sWTqhyLyQyc8i7Bs/edit Hosted by Anna Bachenberg. Music Credits: Experimental electro drops Sound.wav by Paraplex -- https://freesound.org/s/610909/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Laid Back Loop 2.wav by SilverIllusionist -- https://freesound.org/s/530343/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 quoted (synthy loop for beats) by scruzmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/794567/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Road Side Cafe | R&B Instrumental by prazkhanal -- https://freesound.org/s/791240/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 fx_digitalmirage.aif by harrisonlace -- https://freesound.org/s/612119/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Reversed Discovery Sound.wav by DeVern -- https://freesound.org/s/472587/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 ​​rhodes chill pop beat by simmys_recycle_bin -- https://freesound.org/s/757399/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    35 min

  3. 03/04/2023

    Internet, Will You Accept This Rose?

    The XO Magazine podcast is back! To ring in the new semester, we'll be talking about the topic on everyone's minds... The Bachelor! What can dating shows teach us about relationship expectations, honesty and unspoken cultural 'rules' regarding sex and romance? Hosted by Alaire Kanes, Kaylen Pak, Liana Haigis and Sofia Morris Edited by Catharine Paik and Liana Haigis

    34 min
  4. The Love Life of College Lesbians

    12/15/2022

    The Love Life of College Lesbians

    What does the WLW community want this cuffing season?? Join the queer ladies of XO as we try to figure it out. We'll recount first queer encounters, consider societal influences on straight and queer relationships, and discuss why the queers LOVE to yearn.  Hosted by Kaylen Pak, Liana Haigis, Lucy Lebowitz and Sofia Morris Edited by Catharine Paik and Liana Haigis

    35 min
  5. The Summer I Turned Adult

    10/15/2022

    The Summer I Turned Adult

    Did you miss us? XO podcast is officially back for the Fall semester, baby. Join Kaylen, Liana (x2) and Lucy for a chat about hot summer gossip, summer flings and maintaining relationships from school over the summer break. It's the catch-up of the century. DEAR XO: Our next episode will cover sex and love in relation to college housing. We want to hear--and subsequently tell--YOUR housing stories. Submit the good, the bad, and the sexy to DEAR XO to be part of the fun. Edited by Liana Haigis

    39 min

  6. 04/15/2022

    Love Harder, But Smarter

    Coming to college involves managing an ever-changing schedule, making and breaking new relationships, and slowly figuring out what you really value in life--yikes! In this episode, Kaylen and Lucy speak with special guest Sofia about how they've all changed from high school to college, and what they've learned about themselves, how they love, and how they want to be loved. Sofia Barnett is a first-year student from Frisco, Texas. She's a published writer in the Daily Beast and WIRED, where she speaks to her experience as a first-generation low-income (FGLI) student at Brown. Among her many interests, she serves as CCB '25 Community Outreach Officer and is currently running for '25 Class President (don't forget to vote!!). Hosted by Kaylen Pak and Lucy Lebowitz Edited by Liana Haigis

    37 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    We Love You

    Spring clean your heart, communicate, and have sex to Mumford and Sons. What more needs to be said? Get to know the XO podcast team Kaylen, Liana (American), Liana (British), and Lucy as we discuss different definitions of love, songs that define sex and love for us, and (of course) Zendaya. Edited by Liana Haigis

    29 min

Trailer

About

Welcome to XO Magazine! We're a collection of Brown and RISD students here to talk about all things love, sex, and sexuality with an emphasis on highlighting marginalized voices, identities, and experiences. Hosts: Alaire Kanes, Kaylen Pak, Liana Lewis, Lucy Lebowitz and Sofia Morris Editor: Catharine Paik Producer: Liana Haigis A podcast by XO Magazine (xomagazine.org) of Brown University

Information

  • Creator
    XO Magazine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © XO Magazine
  • Show Website
    XO Magazine