Parasocial Social Club

Parasocial Social Club
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Parasocial Social Club: For those obsessed with the power of fame, fandom, and being over-invested in total strangers. Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview the people we all have parasocial relationships with. What’s it really like on the other side?

  1. Jewell, Charlie, and Whales Several Times

    12/17/2024

    Jewell, Charlie, and Whales Several Times

    For their season finale, Jewell and Charlie review their parasocial resumes, discuss soft-launching new looks, and talk whales. Like several times we talk about whales. This is the season finale BUT we want to stay in touch! Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates about our next season: https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com/ Scholarly References: Charlie's selfie tweetJewell's birthday grid postLuna (the orca that got separated from his mom and acts weird now) hanging out with humansStyle icon Lewis HamiltonPopCrave's insidious tweet about Ellen DeGeneres' hair colorAmanda Seyfried's Architectural Digest home tourThe clip we posted about House wherein Charlie exhibits being in the "interrupting women phase of transition"Jewell's Recommendation: The Good Whale podcastCharlies' Recommendation: Human vs. Hamster on HBODeepen the relationship on social media: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 9m
  2. Akilah Hughes

    12/10/2024

    Akilah Hughes

    Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, and podcaster. She began her career with the "Akilah, Obviously!" YouTube channel and went on to co-host the Crooked Media podcast What a Day. She has been a digital correspondent for MTV, HBO, Fusion TV, and Comedy Central. Check out her newest podcast, Rebel Spirit with Akilah Hughes, where she attempts to convince her high school, Boone County High School, to change its confederate general mascot. Scholarly References: A brief history of lookalike contestsTiger King (2020) on Netflix"Meet Your First Black Girlfriend" on Akilah's YouTubeAkilah’s dog Fauci on InstagramRebel Spirit Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and moreAkilah recommends playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Gerudo Caves mentioned.)Follow Akilah: Instagram TikTok BlueSky Twitter Website Deepen the relationship: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 21m
  3. Jewell & Charlie & Dads & Secret Tumblr

    12/03/2024

    Jewell & Charlie & Dads & Secret Tumblr

    Jewell and Charlie discuss which sports teams their dads are gay for, public celebrity Tumblrs, and Oscar hosts. Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Scholarly References: Gay TV show Killing Eve starring Sandra Oh "Untitled (You Construct Intricate Rituals)" (1981) by Barbara KrugerConan O’Brien is tall and hosting the OscarsJewell thinks this is Amandla Stenberg’s Tumblr (but she could be wrong) Covers of “Teenage Dirtbag” by Cat Burns and another one by Dorian Electra and Sega Bodega Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    50 min
  4. Garrett Palm

    11/26/2024

    Garrett Palm

    Garrett Palm is a super talented producer, director, and actor, known for his work as host and show-runner of the hit show Eat It or Yeet It!, which ran for 5 years on Smosh on Youtube. Garrett also ran the writer’s room as lead writer for Tabletop News, and co-hosts the Agents of Travel podcast! Scholarly References Rainbow Kitten Surprise band breakup Instagram post Garrett’s show Eet It or Yeet It! on Smosh Garrett’s friend Brad's invention: LiveJournal Faerie romance novel series A Court of Thorns and Roses Vegan burrito at Tierra Taco pop-up Fun game Prey Another Day Castle Combo Game Garrett's podcast Agents of Travel on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Garrett's Instagram, IMDB, and website Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 40m
  5. Charlie & Jewell plus Fandom Group Chats

    11/19/2024

    Charlie & Jewell plus Fandom Group Chats

    Jewell & Charlie talk about appearances. Plus fandom group chats, a Bill Burr surprise, Maria from The Bachelor, Kieran Culkin, and so much more. Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Scholarly References: - New song from rock musician/group-chat participant Briston Maroney - Famous comedian John Mulaney - Writer and former Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh on Instagram - We are so sorry Niamh Adkins if we pronounced your name wrong - Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date episode with Andrew Garfield, star of America’s great fable The Social Network - Jewell’s Instagram post that Alexa Chung liked (I un-archived this for you guys) - Charlie’s movie recommendation A Different Man - Garrett’s life recommendation of getting involved with your local Mutual Aid org! Mutual Aid LA on Instagram Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 17m
  6. Charlie & Jewell vs. Ellen DeGeneres

    11/12/2024

    Charlie & Jewell vs. Ellen DeGeneres

    Jewell and Charlie discuss Great British Bake Off's Nelly Ghafar, Charlie's personal beef with Ellen Degeneres, and a place you can watch oversized vehicles slam into a low bridge. Scholarly References: 1. Jewell's "wonderful D&D web series" The Party 2. Charlie's "comedy online" 3. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack!!!!! https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com 4. To catch up on our "bad charismatic man" lore: Episode 1 of this podcast 5. The best Dress to Impress TikToker @66viperz99 6. The girl who burned her hair off with a curling iron on the Ellen Degeneres show 7. Absolute icon Nelly Ghafar from Great British Bake Off 8. The MUNA podcast Jewell can't listen to for parasocial reasons: Gayotic 9. Caroline Calloway's comments on our Instagram post 10. YouTube channel about trucks crashing into an overpass: 11foot8+8 bridge Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Parasocial Social Club podcast is hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 8m
  7. Vinny Thomas

    11/05/2024

    Vinny Thomas

    Vinny Thomas is an actor, writer, and comedian who you might know as OMAR in Platonic on Apple TV. He consistently blesses our For You and Explore pages with his comedy content, thank you Vinny. True Star Wars fans will recognize Vinny as Senator Jai Kell from Ashoka on Disney Plus and true NPR fans will recognize him as a writer for Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me. Vinny's Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Scholarly References: Chappell Roan’s VMA performance of “Good Luck, Babe!” Jewell’s rendition of Chappell Roan’s rendition of Joan of Arc The eel pit guy on Instagram and TikTok Vinny’s controversial tweet about Jimmy Carter Vinny’s well-cited but sometimes inaccurate Wikipedia article The trailer for Vinny’s new movie “You’re Cordially Invited” coming out in 2025! Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    1h 36m
  8. Jewell, Charlie, and a Flour Tortilla

    10/29/2024

    Jewell, Charlie, and a Flour Tortilla

    Jewell & Charlie get their ten thousand steps, spot celebrities, dive deep into the social dynamics of several random Disney adults, and fight about flour tortillas. Scholarly references: HomeState Tortilla Awards and Accolades Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.

    51 min
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Parasocial Social Club: For those obsessed with the power of fame, fandom, and being over-invested in total strangers. Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview the people we all have parasocial relationships with. What’s it really like on the other side?

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  • Creator
    Parasocial Social Club
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jewell Karinen 2024
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    Parasocial Social Club