Rambler with Maya Bassi Curtis

Maya Bassi Curtis

Join Maya Bassi Curtis as she rambles about anything and everything under the sun! From acting and life as an artist, to literature, culture and society, health and wellbeing, and navigating the many obstacles of being a woman in your twenties. Expect nuanced and introspective takes on big topics, a healthy dose of optimism, and plenty of chatter! Follow @ramblerthepodcast and @msmayabassicurtis on Instagram to keep up with the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/ramblerthepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/

Episodes

  1. 04/01/2025

    “I’m an actor”: The craft, training, trusting yourself, and owning who you are

    In this episode, I’ll reflect on the craft of acting, the process and necessity of training, trusting yourself and the work, and owning who you are.   RESOURCES: Māyā: The MusicalMāyā in PlaybillDavid Genik - The Importance of Training For Actors: Achieving ExcellenceDavid Genik - Why It’s Important To Keep Learning As An Actor For Career GrowthAnthony Meindl - Trust That You're Enough ACTING PODCASTS THAT I RECOMMEND: In The Envelope: The Actor's Podcast by Backstage Awards Chatter by The Hollywood Reporter The A24 Podcast by A24The Acting Podcast - by Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun Screen Australia Podcast by Screen AustraliaThe Screen Show by ABC   CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro + a little catch up! (13:19) Craft and process: the necessity of training (34:36) Trusting yourself and trusting the work (40:00) Being a good person (49:11) Owning who you are   You can keep up with the podcast via @ramblerthepodcast and my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠   CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    1 hr

  2. 02/04/2025

    "Why Are We in a Global Cost of Living Crisis?" The Downfall of Capitalism, the Climate Crisis, Rising Social Divisions, and How We Can Cope - Part 2

    This is PART 2 of a 2-part episode In this episode I’ll be looking at the ongoing effects of the cost-of-living crisis, particularly the rise in social divisions, and breakdown of community. I will provide some practical suggestions around how we can cope with the rising pressures, as well as giving my personal philosophical outlook and solution. RESOURCES/RESEARCH: The British Psychological Society - ‘Deeply worrying’ rise in hate crimes Journal of Urban Economics – ‘Austerity, welfare cuts and hate crime: Evidence from the UK's age of austerity’ The Migration Observatory at The University of Oxford - The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the UK   Recommendation: Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher   My favourite budgeting app! Moneyhub   Find a Union: UK – Trades Union Congress AUS – Australian Council of Trade Unions & Australian Unions   Mental Health Resources: UK:    Samaritans Mind NHS Counselling Better Help   Black Minds Matter - culturally appropriate talking therapy for the Black community in the UK AUS:    Beyond Blue Butterfly Foundation 13 Yarn – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Line Head Space   CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro + a little (actually, very big) political ramble! (12:49) Scapegoating and divisive political narratives (24:59) The rise in gender-based violence (28:51) Systemic discrimination and its intersections amplified: (32:15) How we can cope and manage our money! (45:44) The importance of community mindset (53:06) Reclaiming the narrative and banding together (57:07) Realistic ways to impact structural change (01:00:51) Accessing mental health support (01:04:52) Outro   You can keep up with the podcast via @ramblerthepodcast and my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    1h 9m

  3. 02/04/2025

    "Why Are We in a Global Cost of Living Crisis?" The Downfall of Capitalism, the Climate Crisis, Rising Social Divisions, and How We Can Cope - Part 1

    This is PART 1 of a 2-part episode. In this episode, I’ll explore the economic, environmental, and political causes of the global cost-of-living crisis. I’ll also be deep-diving capitalism and the climate crisis, joining the dots to see how we’ve ended up here. RESOURCES/RESEARCH: ​Greenpeace UK - Tackling the cost of living crisis and climate crisis together​New Internationalist - Global cost of living crisis: causes and ways out​National Centre for Social Research (UK) – Society Watch 2023: The Price We Pay:  the social impact of the cost-of-living crisis ​Philosophize This! (YouTube) Why we can't think beyond capitalism. - Neoliberalism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism)​Oxfam GB - Wealth of five richest men doubles since 2020, as wealth of five billion people falls​Oxfam International - Richest 1% bag nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years ​Vox – ‘The billionaire’s guide to doing taxes’​NASA – Climate Change: Evidence CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (08:08) Immediate triggers of the cost-of-living crisis (16:29) Capitalism: Deregulation and tax cuts (39:21) Capitalism: Outsourcing and the erosion of workers’ rights (45:03) Linking the climate crisis with capitalism (59:45) Mythbusting “carbon neutrality” and “carbon offsetting” (01:05:55) The need for systemic change (01:12:31) Outro   You can keep up with the podcast via @ramblerthepodcast and my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    1h 13m

  4. 01/21/2025

    Living in London: The pros, cons, and a survival guide

    In this episode, I’ll be breaking down the pros and cons London, as well as giving my own survival guide/tips for moving to and living in the city!   LINKS/RESOURCES London Food: ** there are so many more places to find recs but this is just a start!** Urban List’s 2024 Best London Restaurants A Foodie’s Guide to London 2024 Time Out’s Best Cheap Eats in London            CN Traveller’s Cheapest, nicest restaurants in London TOPJAW on Instagram London Communities & Spaces w/community: **soooo many more, but here are my 4 faves to start!** Running Late Coffee – Run & Walk Club – E8 Diddy’s Bar and Coffee Shop – E8 BeauBeau’s  - Music, Art & Chess Club – E1 Friday Night Lights – Run Club Book Recommendation: Private Rites –Julia Armfield CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (02:30) The pros of London (22:05) The cons of London (45:42) Survival Guide (01:13:43) Closing thoughts (01:15:52) Recommendation and Outro   You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/⁠   CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    1h 19m

  5. 01/07/2025

    “What is up with your accent?!”: Moving to London, loneliness and feeling lost

    In this episode, I’ll be sharing my experience of moving to the UK, living in London, and navigating loneliness and feeling lost. I’ll also be chatting about my plan moving forward.   CONTENT WARNING: Discussion/mention of mental health issues; including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.   LINKS/RESOURCES This episode contains mentions of disordered eating, anxiety and depression. If you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health, reach out to: AUS: Beyond Blue or Butterfly Foundation UK: Samaritans or Mind   CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (05:10) Perth to London: A long time coming (18:44) Starting out strong (33:10) Living the London life (51:56) The novelty wears off (01:02:10) From halls to Hackney (01:20:07) Feeling lost (01:30:13) The plan moving forward & closing thoughts   You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/⁠   CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    1h 43m

  6. 12/23/2024

    “Where are you from?!”: Mixed Heritage and Multiple Identities Part 2

    This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode. In this second part, I’ll explore some basic cultural studies theory around race, ethnicity, nation, nationality, and hybridity. I will also be discussing the work of Jassa Ahluwalia who recently published “Both Not Half: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity”. I’ll then be looking at how to move forward in a world that is increasingly more diverse, and in need of ways to express that. LINKS/RESOURCES Cultural Studies: Theory and Practise by Chris Barker & Emma A. Jane https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/cultural-studies/book245321 ‘To Build an Equitable Economy, We Must Understand Capitalism’s Racist Heritage’ by Elizabeth Kennedy https://www.promarket.org/2023/02/01/to-build-an-equitable-economy-we-must-understand-capitalisms-racist-heritage/ ‘We Should Abandon “Race” as a Biological Category in Biomedical Research’ by Wolfgang Umek and Barbara https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7682789/ Both Not Half By Jassa Ahluwalia Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/identity-fluency-sincerity-SANGHERA-HARLEQUIN/dp/1788708318 Audible https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Both-Not-Half-Audiobook/B0CPYWS965?qid=1733212585&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=771c6463-05d7-4981-9b47-920dc34a70f1&pf_rd_r=RRPQKXF2XWE5HBYK1YAY&plink=EevkW1dYzE50sIxl&pageLoadId=PqNy8dMhYvI7bSs3&creativeId=adcc4fec-4d90-49d1-997e-8be21d68ce7f&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1 empathogen by WILLOW https://open.spotify.com/album/5jsfwcWxZIPtF5aaWx0mlL?si=GSx30lJXSk607p8H8wq81w CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (01:18) Applying a lens: Cultural Studies (08:02) Race debunked (15:54) Ethnicity as a solution (21:57) Nation and nationality are new ideas? (27:11) Hybridity is everywhere (33:15) Jassa Ahluwalia and “Both Not Half” (38:24) How we can move forward: (41:14) Recommendation and Outro You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/⁠   CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    42 min

  7. 12/23/2024

    “Where are you from?!”: Mixed Heritage and Multiple Identities Part 1

    This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. In this episode, I’ll cover some basic knowledge about the postcolonial and decolonial movements, and share my own experience of having mixed heritage and holding multiple identities.    LINKS/RESOURCES ‘Postcolonial and decolonial dialogues’ Gurminder K Bhambra https://doi.org/10.1080/13688790.2014.966414   CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Check-in & context (07:18) Back to basics: Postcolonialism and Decolonialism (13:06) My early experience and upbringing (31:07) Growing up and challenges with identity (37:09) Identity in the acting industry (44:39) Racial Imposter Syndrome?! (48:52) Outro   You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/   CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    50 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    Welcome to Rambler: Making an introduction

    In this first episode, you’ll get to know me, your host, and why I’ve decided to allow myself to ramble on the internet for all to hear! LINKS/RESOURCES: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208931300-intermezzo "Honey” by Claudie Joy & the Joy Boys https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZazfwPOI22Tzn8Fysw1YT?si=74e18b669b394eb4 CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:00) Who am I? Why a podcast?! (04:46) Some context: (09:27) The structure/plan: (19:34) Fun facts… maybe?! (33:18) Recommendations! (40:04) Outro   You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/ ⁠ CREDITS: This podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    41 min

  9. Trailer

    Rambler with Maya Bassi Curtis Trailer

    Welcome to Rambler with Maya Bassi Curtis It's here... nearly! This is a trailer where I give a little summary of what to expect with the podcast, and why I'm venturing into this brand new world! Join me soon for the very first episode of Rambler on December 11th 2024! You can keep up with the podcast via my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis?igsh=dGV0NGR5NWs5YjF1&utm_source=qr   CREDITS This is a podcast written, hosted, edited and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

    3 min

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Join Maya Bassi Curtis as she rambles about anything and everything under the sun! From acting and life as an artist, to literature, culture and society, health and wellbeing, and navigating the many obstacles of being a woman in your twenties. Expect nuanced and introspective takes on big topics, a healthy dose of optimism, and plenty of chatter! Follow @ramblerthepodcast and @msmayabassicurtis on Instagram to keep up with the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/ramblerthepodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/msmayabassicurtis/

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