Your local socially aware gals with opinions on everything who record said opinions. All we can tell you is that we're best friends living in a big ole city. We release episodes when we can, sometimes every Monday, sometimes every other Monday, sometimes the first Monday of the month, nonetheless it is always on a Monday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support
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We answer your questions, give you exceptional advice, and comment on your juiciest confessions. This episode will really make you say the title of our show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support
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Ever thought of doing the arts? Or more specifically voice acting? Whether you answered yes or no, this episode is for you. This week on the mic is Rachel, a renowned voice actor in the fanmade Total Drama Island Reunion hemisphere. She talks about trends, techniques, and... how the pandemic has made her record in a closet? Listen on and maybe we’l…
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In the vein of true scientists, we put The New York Times "36 Questions That Lead to Love" to the test. No guests, just two big city kids with lots of opinions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support
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We had our friend B on this episode to talk about her research on autism, the inaccessibility of getting a diagnosis, and racial disparities in testing for neurodivergence. Plus, we talk about ADHDtok and how scarily accurate it can be. Note: We didn't get a chance to mention it in the episode, but the preferred terminology backed by autistic peopl…
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Hopefully, we'll convince you to get a new hobby after this episode. We talked to triple-threat Celeste about how she got into snowboarding, surfing, and skateboarding and what she thinks are the appeal of each sport. Plus, we go into the pros and cons of each and rank how accessible they are for beginners. Surf's up? --- Support this podcast: http…
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For once, we actually have an expert on the show. This week we're talking communication and... the lack thereof? We invited Maria to talk casual sex, romance, and relationships, plus to give us textual citations on how we can heal from people who don't have our best interests at heart. Maybe we should file this episode under psychology? --- Support…
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Long time friend of the pod, Miranda, finally comes by to tell us big city kids what it's like to grow up in a small town. She chronicles how everyone knows everyone in El Centro, how it's different from the city, and how being back home after college has made her love her hometown a little more. Tune in this week to see if you should relocate to E…
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That’s right! We are forcing you to hear about books again. We’re back for another episode of our books and bevs series where we give you our recs for the best books we’ve read recently. And no, we don’t recommend every book we’ve read, so you know these are going to be good. Safe travels! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…
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This week we’re talking big cities! We bring back a fan (see: our) favorite to talk about her move from the City of Angels to the Big Apple. Join us as Analisa tells all about cold weather, travel time, and... fresh produce? If you’ve ever thought about moving to New York City or just want to hear about different snow footwear, this is the episode …
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cw: suicide mention, body image We're talking all about K-Pop with our connoisseur, Kristin. Hear about the machine that makes all the perfectly synchronized artists and how their talent is blowing up so quickly. Enough to make you go cross-country just to see them live. Bonus: we give you the best artists to get you started on your K-Pop journey. …
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Welcome back for an all-new season! We're kicking off our fourth revolution around the sun with some introspection about our world. With our experts Juan and Carla, we talk digital classism, both in and outside of the pandemic. The rich are getting richer and we're watching it go down on our screens. Give your local restaurants a good Yelp review a…
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It's our three year anniversary and our thirtieth episode! To celebrate, we go through our top thirty songs of quarantine with special guests: ourselves. We also end the season here before we come back for season four, bigger and better than ever. We want to thank you for always being ready to say Uh, Excuse Me? with us. Until next time. --- Suppor…
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Anyone wanna take some espresso shots?
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Ah, yes, nothing more American than a caffeine addiction. If you want a crash course on types of coffee drinks, roasts, and machines, you've come to the right place. Our local coffee connosieur, Gisselle, tells all about the best coffee places to hit in Los Angeles and finally explains what cold brew really is. Bonus: if you've wanted to get into c…
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Harry Potter and the author who won't shut her mouth?
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cw: discussion of transphobia, mention of anti-semitism, SA If you don't know what J.K. Rowling has said and done recently, we won't entertain it here. With our guests, Devan and Kai, we talk about our love for Harry Potter, our complicated feelings now, and how there's no one way to deal with the aftermath of Rowling's offensive deeds. But fear no…
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cw: trauma. Ayahuasca is a South American brew that causes the drinker to purge and experience an emotional journey. But it's better if you hear it from our guest, Nathan, in our most intimate episode yet. We talk about his time in Ecuador, meeting shamans, and how psychedelics can lead you to grand revelations about your life. Take a listen to see…
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As always, we say our guests are experts, but we think this one might actually be certified. We talk about art and learning design in school with the charismatic Ariel! How do you stay authentic to what you care about when you're graded on it? How close is too close to watch people observe your work at a gallery? Is the world ever too on fire to ma…
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Marriage! Except it's platonic and not legally binding (unless you sign a lease, then yikes!). We talk with Neal and Sean about their four years being roommates, friends, and college students. If you've had a roommate before, this episode is for you. If you haven't, well, we still encourage you give this episode a try. --- Support this podcast: htt…
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How do you center yourself in a disorienting world? With yoga, of course! And we don't mean that watered-down, gentrified stuff. We talk with our yoga expert, Aarya, about reconnecting with her culture and childhood to find an exercise that works for her. Perhaps it'll work for you too? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Getting sick or hurt sucks, but it’s part of being human... right? In this episode, we countdown our favorite injuries and ailments with our injury expert, Gaby, and how we’ve made peace with the ways they’ve shaped us. Make sure you don’t stub your toe on furniture while listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Ever wondered: who reads these days? Well, we have and it seems we're the only two people who do. We give our top five fun book recs and one meaningful one. Also, we suggest what drink you should have while you read. Bon voyage! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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We are improvising this description in the way of true comedians. Speaking of true comedians, our guest Lily goes into the college comedy scene and we dissect if men can actually be funny. Hint: they’re not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support
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Well, the time came to edit our show description and our theme song. We are no longer rival college students, but rather, recent graduates from rival colleges. Join us, and some of our good friends, in reflecting on these four years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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Remember when we were on SoundCloud? Well, apparently it's also a platform for some sick beats. We go into how music is made today and the overnight sensations behind them, and how they’re not so overnight. Ft. Jacob. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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This season we're confronting things so we're going to confront something we never thought we'd need to: rugby. Yes, that's right, we speak to a college rugby player about their experiences playing this internationally acclaimed sport. We learn the rules on and off the field! (or maybe court, we aren't certain). --- Support this podcast: https://po…
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We get into the greediness of fast fashion and the perks to thrifting with our expert, Carla. Bonus: we discuss our favorite sustainable brands and websites. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support
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Stop! Don't listen to this episode if you want to live a happy existence and avoid abject horror. We talk about one of our favorite (sadly probably yours as well) book series and TV show adaptation: A Series of Unfortunate Events. We discuss all of the unfortunate lessons we learned as kids reading the series and again as adults.--- Support this po…
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We discuss travel, studying abroad, and why being a homebody is so last year, or last week, or yesterday, idk just go outside.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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Before we take on 2019, we wanted to reflect on some personal growth up to now. How have we and our surroundings really changed since high school? We discuss where the glo up really starts with our good pals Annie @anniedanish and Cat, experts on what it means to no longer be a Rugrat.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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To gym or not to gym? To diet or not to diet? Here’s the thing no one can tell you about your body: what to do with it. In this episode, we talk about our own body struggles and why they sound the same even though we’re all completely different.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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You know that one vegan friend we all have? Or several or maybe it's you. Regardless we sat down with her (our gal Lisa) to discuss how to live more sustainably, whether that be a meatless day or two or life, and how living sustainably is more accessible than we might think.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse…
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What is art? Why does it matter? Is it a privilege? Is it a right? What is my art?? We tackle all these questions in discussion with LA based Chicanx artist Val (dj.suenos on instagram). The video we discuss can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqFMFo74X-E&feature=youtu.be and her depop shop is themetaphoricalclub--- Support this podc…
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On this episode of Los Angeles Mythbusters, @andreeeeezzzy joins us to explore our majestic city through lots of traffic and preconceived notions.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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Alexis (@alexisd) returns to break down how we make friends in college, the different kinds of friends we make, and how to keep up with them all.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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Have you ever wondered if your social media brand is a desperate and transparent attempt to seem normal and relatable, only making you seem like a shell of a millennial? We unpack it all with social media semi-experts Matt and Miles (@MilesyWilesy).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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So you mean I don't have to be a doctor?
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The STEM vs. Liberal Arts showdown you've all been waiting for! We discuss the pressure to major in STEM, the stigma around the liberal arts, whether or not your school's reputation matters, and how privilege underlies it all. Featuring the lovely @thealexisd--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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We explore why millennials are so obsessed with what's come before; why reflecting on our pasts has become a marketing ploy, and why this generation is so darn different (or rather why everyone thinks we are).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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Here we discuss the pitfalls of high school in films and television and how our real life was not a high school musical.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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Fandoms and activism intersect in this episode where we interview our very first guest, Dan from the Harry Potter Alliance, an organization helping make activism more accessible.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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I’m cool, quirky, and just different. But am I actually? Here we deconstruct performative introversion, the seemingly benign "I'm not like other girls," and underground music taste as we talk about society's pressure on us to be different.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/support…
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We break down the relationships between makeup, beauty standards, and growing up as a woman under the pressures of an unforgiving industry fueled by the digital age.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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In which we unpack Bella Hadid's "homeboy" antics, Miley Cyrus (of course), and the much larger issues surrounding cultural appropriation as black culture has become mainstream pop culture.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uh-excuse-me/supportPor Roxy & Fev
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