Let's Bee Real

Bethany Luhong Balan

Oh hello, hi there. Pull up a chair. Get comfortable. Let's have a conversation. Let's Bee Real is part social commentary, part meme archive, hosted by your friendly neighbourhood nihilist, Bethany. I'll be covering an array of topics that tickle my fancy, from social ills to cultural norms to the (surprisingly political) history of pockets in women's clothing! Be on the look out for new episodes every week (hopefully).

Episodes

  1. 10/01/2020

    Episode 6: Talent Vs. Skill

    “Creation is not a moment of inspiration but a lifetime of endurance.” - Kevin Ashton Wow hello I am back long time no see, let's get right into the swing of things! So in today's episode we will be comparing talent and skill—unpacking how they overlap, how they differ, and which one is better than the other—in the context of creativity or the creative industry. References: My Instagram: @bee.balan Josie Lewis Art videos: Talent Doesn't Exist: https://youtu.be/mWabFGBUV0I Why I HATE The Myth of Talent: https://youtu.be/n4QCDNKQFW4 How to Fly a Horse: The Secret History of Creation, Invention and Discovery by Kevin Ashton http://howtoflyahorse.com Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  2. 08/29/2020

    Episode 5: Toxic Positivity

    How can something positive be toxic? What does Kate Bush have to do with Gothic literature? And when did this podcast turn into a Marxist radio station? Listen to find out! References! The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Stepword Wives Pleasantville Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  3. 08/16/2020

    Episode 4: Imposter Syndrome

    Ok, but consider: am I even good enough to have imposter syndrome? Today we unpack that monkey on our collective backs: Imposter Syndrome. What it is, how it presents itself in our behaviours and thought patterns, and (hopefully) what we can do to overcome it. Links! Yes, Impostor Syndrome Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It: https://time.com/5312483/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome/ The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: https://jennakutcherblog.com/impostersyndrome/ The Clance Impostor Phenomenon (CIP) Scale: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  4. 08/08/2020

    Episode 3: Respectability Politics

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me! Today’s episode is about respectability politics. We will be covering what it means, why and how is it harmful, and why we should always examine if we are contributing to it. Content warning: mentions of police brutality, slavery, rape culture, sexual assault, homophobia, transphobia. Links! The Rise of Respectability Politics: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/the-rise-of-respectability-politics The Perfect Victim of Sexual Assault Is A Myth That Needs To Go: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/the-perfect-victim-of-sexual-assault-is-a-myth-that-needs-to-go-20170403-gvcbjd.html Cool Girl Monologue, Gone Girl (Book): https://genius.com/Gillian-flynn-gone-girl-cool-girl-monologue-book-annotated Discovering Masc 4 Masc: http://www.mtv.com/news/2951107/discovering-masc-4-masc/ Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  5. 07/31/2020

    Episode 2: The Starving Artist

    Take a shot every time I say the word art. In today's episode I'll be breaking down the trope of the "starving artist." What exactly does it mean? Is it real or is it just a baseless stereotype? We also delve into my thoughts on the commodification of art. Content warning: mental health issues, suicide mention. Links!  Fried Rice by Erica Eng: https://friedricecomic.com/ Staying Sharp - How Medication Helps, Rather Than Hinders, My creativity by Rosemary Donahue: https://www.allure.com/story/medication-creativity-mental-health Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  6. 07/24/2020

    Episode 1: Erasure of Sarawakian Voices

    We're starting off with a bang (and some birdsong)! In the first ever episode of Let's Bee Real, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the erasure of Sarawakian voices: what it means, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Apologies for the bird noises, I hope they don't annoy y'all too much. I just can't be assed to re-record :) Links to the Sarawakian content makers I mentioned in the episode! The Tuyang Initiative: https://thetuyang.com/ The Filmmakers Company: http://www.thefilmmakers.co/ Dreammuch Visuals: https://www.dreammuchvisuals.com/ iloveborneo.my: lol do you really need a link? The Asen Project: https://bit.ly/2Cyh8dH Intro music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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About

Oh hello, hi there. Pull up a chair. Get comfortable. Let's have a conversation. Let's Bee Real is part social commentary, part meme archive, hosted by your friendly neighbourhood nihilist, Bethany. I'll be covering an array of topics that tickle my fancy, from social ills to cultural norms to the (surprisingly political) history of pockets in women's clothing! Be on the look out for new episodes every week (hopefully).

Information

  • Creator
    Bethany Luhong Balan
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bethany Luhong Balan
  • Show Website
    Let's Bee Real