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Be Careful, It's Hot

Be Careful, It's Hot

By Joanne and Richie

Join us, two friends, as we spill the tea on hot topics, pop culture, and current events through bi-weekly episodes! Let’s take a deeper look at what is really going on in the world. Be careful; our takes are hot!

Follow us on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast and on Twitter @becarefulitshot and email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com for episode ideas and story submissions. For anonymous feedback, please check out our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot
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Is Avatar 2 Really Necessary?

Be Careful, It's HotApr 08, 2021

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Is Avatar 2 Really Necessary?

Is Avatar 2 Really Necessary?

On today's episode, we dive into popular cult movies, from Lord of the Rings to Back to the Future. We also share our opinions on the upcoming Avatar movies and our predictions for what will happen as well as dive into some popular Reddit posts. From bosses monitoring employee poop schedules to sibling feuds, we unpack it all! 

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Apr 08, 202101:00:23
A Deep Dive into Our Childhood

A Deep Dive into Our Childhood

On today's episode, we discuss the fact that Joanne has never watched Lord of the Rings and unpack her assumptions of the show without prior knowledge. We also discuss some of our favorite childhood shows, from Kim Possible to Phineas and Ferb as well as talk about how these shows impacted our childhood. 

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Apr 01, 202101:07:36
But Are They Facebook Official?

But Are They Facebook Official?

On today's episode, we check in on what's been going on in both of our lives and also discuss our experiences over the years with social media. From dial up internet, Tik Tok trends, Snapchat best friends, and Yahoo Answers, we unpack it all! We also go on a deep dive on Wikipedia and discuss the peculiar phenomena called "Wiki-holes".

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefuitshot.podcast. For anonymous story submissions, please go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Mar 25, 202158:49
Calling All Stationary Addicts!

Calling All Stationary Addicts!

On today's episode, we unpack Joanne's addiction to stationary and how it stems from one of her favorite activities from childhood: school supply shopping. We also talk about some of our adventures that have helped us grow in our friendship as well as play the game Snake Oil!

If you like our show, please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions, please go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, you can email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Mar 18, 202101:02:28
A Royal Tea Time ft. Khusbu Patel

A Royal Tea Time ft. Khusbu Patel

On today's episode, we have a special guest, Khusbu Patel, to unpack the explosive interview between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah! We also go through some hot takes such as oatmeal cookies vs. raisin cookies, Twilight vs. The Vampire Diaries and much more. 

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Mar 11, 202101:09:24
Hanahaki Review- Fanfiction Episode 2

Hanahaki Review- Fanfiction Episode 2

On today's episode, we talk about a bird flying into Joanne's dryer and our flower fiasco on Valentine's Day. We also talk about the popular fanfiction trope, Hanahaki (a fictional disease in which the victim coughs up flower petals after suffering from unrequited love), and review a BTS fanfiction with a heavy Hanahaki theme. 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions, please go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Mar 04, 202156:58
The Roundabout of Tea

The Roundabout of Tea

On today's episode, we go through some recent pop culture events, such as Prince Harry and Megan Markle's separation from the Royal Family; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's divorce; Kendall Jenner's new tequila brand; Rihanna and her recent cultural appropriation scandal; Black Cinderella coming to Disney, and much more! 

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Feb 25, 202159:53
The Secrets of the Fanfiction Community- Fanfiction Episode 1 (ft. Nhi Nguyen)

The Secrets of the Fanfiction Community- Fanfiction Episode 1 (ft. Nhi Nguyen)

On today's episode, we dive into the deep world of fanfiction with a special guest, Nhi Nguyen. We go into what got us interested in fanfiction, different types of fanfiction, common terms, popular fanfics, our experiences with fanfiction and much more! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot or on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions, you can go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, you can email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Feb 18, 202155:05
Are Simon and Daphne from Bridgerton Toxic?

Are Simon and Daphne from Bridgerton Toxic?

On today's episode, we talk about why we've been gone so long (rip Richie's laptop), our plans for Valentines day and some of our past experiences as well as dive into two popular Netflix shows: Bridgerton and Bling Empire. From the cinematography to our thoughts on diversity on the screen and the perpetuation of toxic relationships on TV, we unpack it all! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts! You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous feedback and story submissions, please go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Feb 11, 202101:02:23
New Year, New Us

New Year, New Us

On today's episode, we go through some of our holiday season new year's resolutions, astrological predictions for 2021 and some current events! From the capitol riots to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West getting divorced to Driver's License, we unpack it all! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous story submissions, please go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com. 

Jan 14, 202159:11
The Human Flamethrower

The Human Flamethrower

On today's episode, we compiled funny reviews from Yelp and Amazon as well as some funny comments from Reddit and Youtube. From Thanksgiving dinners with the family gone wrong, a $2.50 bar tab and the years of fall out and everything in between, we unpack it all! 

If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts! You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot or on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions and stories, you can find us at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For collaborations and all other inquiries please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com. 

Dec 17, 202059:24
Are We Starting a Cult? Ft. Khushbu

Are We Starting a Cult? Ft. Khushbu

On today's episode, our dear friend and former podcast co-host Khushbu is back to help us dive into the world of cults! We discuss what a cult is, the characteristics of cults, some popular cults in the media and our ideas for how we'd start a cult (warning: beware of Lego Lord)! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot or on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous feedback and story submissions, please use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For collaborations and other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Dec 10, 202051:53
MERRY CHRYSLER

MERRY CHRYSLER

On today's episode we're focusing on the holiday season and holiday traditions around the world! From Festivus to Black Friday to Christmas to every holiday in between, we unpack it all. We also share some of our funny holiday stories and how we feel about various holiday customs. 

If you like today's episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot or on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions and feedback, you can use our anonymous form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For collaborations and other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Dec 03, 202055:02
Is Your Destiny Fixed at Birth? Ft Llana Abella

Is Your Destiny Fixed at Birth? Ft Llana Abella

In today's episode our special guest Llana Abella is here to talk all about birth charts, astrology, horoscope apps, and personality metrics such as the Myers Brigg, Love Languages Test, the Enneagram test and much more! We also discussed some of our personal experiences with these tests, how we feel about the validity of personality tests and horoscopes and if we think personality is fixed at birth or if it can change over time. 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions and story submissions, you can go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries and collaborations, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Nov 19, 202059:59
What's in a Microaggression? Ft. Jenna Tan and Khusbu Patel

What's in a Microaggression? Ft. Jenna Tan and Khusbu Patel

In this week's episode, we invite a special guest, Jenna Tan to talk about her experiences growing up Filipino in America, attending Catholic school, how she met her fiance, getting engaged during a pandemic, wedding planning, micro aggressions, and so much more! We also invited Khusbu Patel back to guest host and provide her insights on micro aggressions as well. 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous feedback and story submissions, you can go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries and collaborations, you can email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Nov 05, 202001:00:01
Would You Have a Celebrity Hall Pass?

Would You Have a Celebrity Hall Pass?

In today's episode, we go through and react to some popular Reddit Posts ranging from anti-vaxxers, celebrity hall-passes, interesting hiring/firing practices, and much more! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to subscribe to use wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and a review. You can find us on Twitter @becarefulithot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous feedback/story submissions, you can go to tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Oct 22, 202056:48
Euphoria and It's Impact on Pop Culture

Euphoria and It's Impact on Pop Culture

On today's episode, we review the popular HBO show Euphoria! We go through our overall opinions of the show, what we liked and didn't like, our opinions on some popular plot points, what we're looking forward to seeing in future seasons and much more!

If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts! You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions/feedback, be sure to use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For collaborations and other requests, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Oct 08, 202058:45
What is Social Entrepreneurship? Ft. Varun Balsara

What is Social Entrepreneurship? Ft. Varun Balsara

In today's episode, we interview Varun Balsara, host of The Human Entrepreneur (@the_human_entrepreneur) and talk about his experiences attending a UK university as an international student and how he got interested in social entrepreneurship. We also delve into what social entrepreneurship is, some of Varun's past initiatives, how to get involved, imposter syndrome, the law of attraction, and much more!

If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and a review. You can follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For story submissions and anonymous feedback, you can use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For all other inquiries or requests to collaborate, please email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Sep 24, 202055:27
Change is Coming!

Change is Coming!

Welcome back to the podcast, we're sorry for the extended hiatus! We're back and better than ever with some new changes! To stay connected with us, be sure to follow us on Twitter @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For story submissions and anonymous feedback, you can use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot or email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com. We're so excited for our restructuring of the podcast and we look forward to providing you biweekly episodes starting next Thursday! 

Sep 17, 202006:40
Why Milk Before Cereal is Superior ft. Khusbu Patel
Aug 27, 202053:24
A Conversation with Alisha Gupta

A Conversation with Alisha Gupta

In today's episode, we interview Alisha Gupta (@alisha_g9), a rising social justice activist and host of What Cause Inspires You (@whatcauseinspiresyou). We discussed her experiences growing up as a minority in predominantly white environments/Catholic school, common Desi stereotypes, some of her activism work with Maitri (an organization that helps families suffering from domestic violence), her experiences with cyberbullying and much more! 

If you liked today's episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find us on Twitter and Tik Tok @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous feedback and story submissions, please use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. You can also email us for collaborations and feedback at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com 

Aug 13, 202051:47
Did She Just Fake a Liver Transplant for Attention?

Did She Just Fake a Liver Transplant for Attention?

In this week's episode, the gang discusses what we've been up to over the quarantine, Khushbu getting an influx of sugar baby and OnlyFans requests, our opinions on Instagram, Facebook, Yik Yak, Twitter, Snapchat, Ask.fm, and LinkedIn. We also share our experiences with people sliding into the DMs, from marriage proposals to "friendship" requests and everything in between. 

If you liked today's episode please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Tik Tok @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For story submissions, anonymous feedback, collaborations or anything in between you can use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot or you can email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com. 

Aug 06, 202001:02:16
Indian Matchmaking vs. Shaadi.com?
Jul 30, 202001:13:50
Is Love, Victor one of the Best Shows of 2020?

Is Love, Victor one of the Best Shows of 2020?

In this week's episode, we review the new Hulu original series Love, Victor (0:00-24:55) and then react and respond to some Reddit questions such as Should I help my mom make an OnlyFans Account, Should my brother be allowed to propose at my wedding, and many more random topics! 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to follow/subscribe to our podcast and leave us a rating and a review! You can follow us on Twitter and Tik Tok @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast. For anonymous submissions/feedback, please be sure to contact us at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. For other collaborations, be sure to email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com

Jul 23, 202001:00:05
Would We Die for Taco Bell?
Jul 16, 202049:19
Mental Health in the South Asian Community ft. Disha Naik

Mental Health in the South Asian Community ft. Disha Naik

In today's episode, we have a conversation with a mental health advocate, Disha Naik (@thehoppa8) and talk about minority mental health issues. From the struggles of growing up as a first generation immigrant, setting proper boundaries for yourself, finding therapists and supporting loved ones struggling with mental health issues, we unpack it all! We also discuss some listener questions and personal struggles we've had growing up as South Asian first generation immigrants living in America. 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to leave us a rating and a review and follow us for weekly episodes! You can find us on Twitter and Tik Tok @becarefulitshot and on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast.  For story submissions, questions and feedback you can email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com or use our anonymous submission form at tiny.cc/becarefulitshot. 

Jul 09, 202049:20
Does Everyone Get Snakes Thrown at Them at the Taj Mahal?
Jul 02, 202054:33
Do You Have to Have Your Life Together After College?
Jun 25, 202058:11
Is OnlyFans the Move?
Jun 18, 202057:52
Was Zootopia Made for Furries?
Jun 11, 202057:11
Family Karma Fanatics

Family Karma Fanatics

Attention Family Karma Fans: here is the recap you've been waiting for! In today's bonus episode, we unpack the show, how accurately it reflects the desi community, our thoughts on some of the most drama-filled moments (Monica and Brian, the epic Key West trip), what we think would happen in a potential season 2 and dive into our favorite characters of the show: the parents. 

If you liked today's episode, please be sure to follow us on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast and follow us on Twitter and Tik Tok at @becarefulitshot. For episode ideas, story submissions, comments, etc. please DM us or email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com. Please be sure to leave a rating and a review! 


Jun 09, 202059:27
Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

In today's episode we have a conversation about police brutality, race, and the BLM movement. We also discuss racism we've seen as members of the South Asian community through colorism, the model minority myth, South Asian culture and society, and even racism in Bollywood. As mentioned in our podcast here are some resources that can be used as starting points for educating yourself about the BLM movement:  @Aclu_nationwide @blklivesmatter @southasians4blacklives @campaignzero @nationalbailout @equalitylabs @nowhitesaviors @ckyourprivilege @raquel_willis @r29unbothered @emergency_release_fund @naacp

Jun 04, 202056:12
Can TikTok Predict Your Soulmate?
May 28, 202046:52
Should You Go to Olive Garden on a First Date?

Should You Go to Olive Garden on a First Date?

In this week's episode, the gang goes through introductions, the story of how they met and a detailed play by play of their first adventure together. They also reflect on good first date locations and a new character is introduced: Juice Boy.  Be sure to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us on Instagram @becarefulitshot.podcast and Twitter/Tik Tok at @becarefulitshot. Please be sure to leave a rating and a review and email us at becarefulitshot.podcast@gmail.com for episode ideas and story submissions. 

May 20, 202055:16