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The Catch Up (With Amanda And Christina)

The Catch Up (With Amanda And Christina)

By Christina & Amanda

Welcome to 'The Catch Up' with Amanda and Christina. Each episode we dissect a topic from the latest skincare products, TV shows we are enjoying to the best recipes to try at home. Join us on our catch up, with seriously irresistible conversations!
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27- Sauna (ft. Mika)

The Catch Up (With Amanda And Christina)Oct 23, 2021

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35- Best of 2021

35- Best of 2021

The year 2021 has come and gone quickly! We take a look back at 2021 when we first started making this podcast! And share some our favourite watches, reads and skincare products (of course!)

Thank you for all your support in 2021 on our podcast journey! We hope you have a wonderful festive period with family and friends. We will be back in early 2022 with more episodes. 


Strangest/Wackiest watch:

The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow (Netflix | Trailer)

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at The Cecil Hotel (Netflix | Trailer)


Best TV shows:

Ted Lasso (Apple TV | Trailer)

Succession (Sky/ NOW | Season 3 Trailer)

Cobra Kai (Netflix | Season 4 Trailer)

The Americans (Disney+ | Season 6 Trailer

Ms. Represented (ABC | Trailer)


Best books: 

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman


Best skincare products:

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6

Kate Somerville Vitamin C + Retinol Moisturiser

Dec 19, 202134:01
34- Hello

34- Hello

HELLO from the other side! After 6 long years, Adele is back with a new album "30"! 

We are so excited about the new music. But first, she released two concerts/documentaries (An Audience with... Adele for the UK, and Adele One Night Only for the US) to celebrate the release of the album. 

What did we think? What are our favourite Adele songs?

Expect some sing songs!

Dec 12, 202132:45
33- OnFeature (ft. Kat)
Dec 05, 202138:29
32- The Library

32- The Library

We dig deep into our book, TV and on-demand libraries!  We catch up on some of our recent reads and watches. The selection might even be SOUL-searching!


Podcasts:

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day 

Slow Burn: The Clinton Impeachment (Slate)


Books:

Magpie by Elizabeth Day (Goodreads)

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney (Goodreads)

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton (Goodreads)

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris (Goodreads)

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (Goodreads)

Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones (Goodreads)

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (Goodreads)

Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor (Goodreads)

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson (Goodreads)


TV & On-Demand shows:

Married at first sight Australia (Channel 4)

Impeachment: American Crime Story (BBC/ iPlayer | Trailer )

Maid (Netflix | Trailer)

An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts (Netflix | Trailer)

Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings (Disney+ | Trailer)

Soul (Disney+ | Trailer)

Luca (Disney+ | Trailer)

Castle (Disney+ | Trailer)

Dopesick (Disney+ | Trailer)

Nov 28, 202136:60
31- Cauli-Power

31- Cauli-Power

Have you ever wondered why the humble cauliflower gets the "super food" status? 

Have you eaten cauli-steak, cauli-rice or cauli-pizza?

We share the nutritional benefits of the cauliflower. And some of our favourite recipes for this versatile vegetable!

Whether is roasting with oil, chilli paste or miso paste- there'll be something for everyone to get your taste buds going.

Get cooking!  

Nov 21, 202130:29
30- Ladies in Red
Nov 14, 202134:28
29- The Squid Dissection
Nov 07, 202137:47
28- Trick or Treat
Oct 30, 202137:03
27- Sauna (ft. Mika)
Oct 23, 202144:25
26- 007

26- 007

This is a spoiler free chat on the latest Bond movie "No Time to Die" and Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond.
Amanda and Christina actually went to the cinemas together to see No Time to Die. Did we enjoy it?
What makes a James Bond a James Bond?
And our predictions are in on who might take over the reign as the next James Bond.

No Time to Die (Trailer)
Charting the feminist revolution of 007, from Bond girl to Bond women (Stylist)
No Time to Die's lack of sex James Bond isn't the problem (Digital Spy)
London Olympics 2012- James Bond and The Queen (YouTube)
Skyfall- Adele (YouTube)
Writing's on the wall- Sam Smith (YouTube)
No Time to Die- Billie Eilish (YouTube)
Oct 16, 202133:36
25- Mind Your Ps & Qs

25- Mind Your Ps & Qs

Grooming and deportment? 1955 Good Housewives Guide? Modern day etiquettes?
We unpack them all in this epsiode.
Oct 09, 202137:12
24- Summer Empties

24- Summer Empties

It's the end of the season. It's another round of empties!

We share the products that we gone through hard and fast during the summer months.


Amanada's products:

  • Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
  • Molton Brown Bursting Caju & Lime Bath & Shower Gel
  • Frank Body Express-O Scrub
  • Susanne Kaufmann Enzyme Peel
  • Antipodes Manuka Honey Skin-Brightening Light Day Cream
  • Ultrabase emollient cream
  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL sunscreen
  • Lipstick Queen Morning Sunshine

Christina's products:

  • Korres Shower Gel- Japanese Rose
  • Scottish Fine Soaps Company- Au Lait Bathing Milk
  • Dove Exfoliating Body Scrub- Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Scent
  • Garnier- Body Repair Restoring Moisturiser
  • Alpha H- Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid
  • Medik8- Crystal Retinal 3
  • Beauty Pie- Super Healthy Skin Daily Vitamin Defense Serume
  • Beauty Pie- Triple Hyaluronic Acid
  • Mizon- Multi Function Formula All In One Snail Repair Cream
  • La Mer- Creme de la Mer
  • Beauty Pie- Wonder Gloss Collagen Lip Oil (Sunhazed)
Oct 02, 202136:49
23- Snackmania

23- Snackmania

What is a bubble tea? What is "hot wave" chips? What is "white rabbit" sweets?

Amanda and Christina share their favourite Asian snacks. They are easily available at your local Asian grocery shops.

Join us for a tantalising episode that will get your taste buds going!



Sep 25, 202135:23
22- Mid Autumn Festival

22- Mid Autumn Festival

Mid Autumn Festival is coming up! It's a festival where families gather to give thanks for a good harvest. The moon also shines the brightest, biggest and closest to the earth on the 15th day of the 8th Lunar calendar month.

We talk about legends, customs and family traditions. Of course, there's food involved. Enjoy!

Sep 18, 202127:55
21- Summer Lovin'

21- Summer Lovin'

We're back!! After a summer break, we're back at recording episodes.

We caught up on our summer destinations, TV dramas and books.


TV:

  • The Chair (Netflix)
  • Downton Abbey (Netflix)
  • The Bureau (Amazon Prime)
  • Vigil (BBC)
  • Hannibal (Amazon Prime)
  • Nine Perfect Strangers (Amazon Prime)
  • Virgin River (Netflix)


Books:

  • The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
  • The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
  • Midnight Library by Matt Haig
  • The Dinner Guest by B P Walter
  • Spellbinders by Helen Stringer
Sep 11, 202136:30
20- Bon Appetit

20- Bon Appetit

Amanda and Christina share their memorable restaurant places. From Michelin Starred restaurants to local hangouts. From London to Sydney.

Jul 17, 202131:08
19- Eco Warriors

19- Eco Warriors

Amanda and Christina chat daily changes we can make to play apart in the Climate Emergency



Jul 10, 202133:51
18- Spring Empties

18- Spring Empties

As we enter Summer, it's time to do another round of our skincare and body care empties!

Amanda's products:

  • Elemis- Soothing Apricot Toner
  • Elemis- Rehydrating Ginseng Toner
  • Eucerin- Hyaluron-Filler
  • Vichy- Mineral 89 Daily Booster
  • Votary- Super Seed Facial Oil
  • Elemis- Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm
  • TonyMoly- Bamboo Fresh Water Soothing Mist (discontinued)
  • Noble Isle- Tea Rose Bubble Bath & Shower Gel
  • L’Occitane- Ultra Rich Body Cream
  • Le Labo- Hinoki/ Avocado Body Cream
  • Rituals The Ritual of Jing ‘Sleep’ Dry Oil for Body & Hair


Christina's products:

  • Kate Somerville- Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser
  • Mizon- Real Vitamin Cleansing Balm
  • Dr Dennis Gross- Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel
  • Pixi - Glow Tonic
  • Beauty Pie- Qi Energy Ginger Root & Ginger Super Glow Serum
  • Beauty Pie- Superactive Capsules Essential Ceramides 
  • Beauty Pie- Japanfusion Power Elixir Moisturiser
  • Avene- Eau Thermale SPF50+
  • Waitrose- Amber & Bergamot Moisturising Bath Foam
  • Better You- Magnesium Bath Flakes
  • Beauty Pie- Collagen Super Powder
Jul 03, 202137:37
17- It's Show Time! (Musicals)

17- It's Show Time! (Musicals)

Amanda and Christina share their love of musicals as theatres slowly reopening after 16 months of lights out! From their earliest childhood musical memories to musicals they will be seeing post-lockdown. Can hardly wait! 

Musicals covered:

  • Sound of Music
  • West Side Story
  • My Fair Lady
  • The King and I
  • Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Wicked
  • Mary Poppins
  • Book of Morons
  • Avenue Q
  • The Greatest Showman
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Dear Evan Hansen
  • Les Miserables
  • Cats
  • La La Land
  • A Star is Born
  • Back to the Future
  • Pretty Woman


Jun 26, 202137:18
16- Amanda

16- Amanda

Meet your co-hosts! The tables have turned. It's Christina's turn to quiz Amanda so we can all get to know her.

Why did Amanda move from Brisbane to Sydney? Why did Amanda become a vet, but is no longer practising? Who are Minnie Spacey & Daffodil Martin? 

Jun 19, 202133:58
15- Christina

15- Christina

Thanks for all your support so far. Amanda and Christina think it's time to get to know your co-hosts!

So, meet Christina. Amanda sits down with Christina to hear some of her childhood stories from Hong kong and later in Australia. The hardship of picking up a new language and why Christina moved to London.

We hope you enjoy out deep dives!

Jun 12, 202132:38
14- Chocolat (ft. Kristell)
Jun 05, 202141:08
13- Perfect Imperfections
May 29, 202132:59
12- Swipe Right (ft. Angela)
May 22, 202132:44
11- We couldn't help but wonder...
May 15, 202130:56
10- Ladudu (ft. Teresa)
May 08, 202135:12
09- Behind Our Eyes

09- Behind Our Eyes

It turns out Christina and Amanda are really into their psychological dramas balanced with renovation reality shows. 

Here's a round up of the recent TV shows that we got through & some books that may be coming to our screens soon. 

(01:04) Stranger (Netflix | Trailer

(03:35) Crash Landing On You (Netflix | Trailer

(04:40) Call My Agent! (Netflix | Trailer

(05:55) Minari (Amazon Prime | Trailer)  

(09:30) Unforgotten (Netflix Season 1-3 | ITV Season 4 | Trailer

(11:49) Too Close (ITV | Trailer)  

(13:43) Behind Her Eyes (Netflix | Trailer

(16:09) Lupin (Netflix | Trailer

(17:15) Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix | Trailer

(19:19) Seaspiracy (Netflix | Trailer

(22:00) Pesky Fish website 

(23:44) Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby (BBC iPlayer | Breakfast with giraffes segment

(25:30) Dream Home Make Over (Netflix | Trailer

(27:50) Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan (Book | Amazon)  

(28:56) Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Book | Amazon

(30:20) Girl A by Abigail Dean (Book | Amazon

(31:30) Run (Netflix | Trailer

(32:36) Soul (Disney+ | Trailer

(33:15) Snackmasters (Channel 4)

May 01, 202135:36
08- Scent Of A Woman (ft. Anne)
Apr 24, 202138:15
07- CRA: Confident Radiant Asians

07- CRA: Confident Radiant Asians

It's Confident Radiant Asians, not Crazy Rich Asians! Amanda & Christina reflect on the recent rise on hate crimes against Asians in America and the UK. We also share some amazing Asian films and TV shows that you'd enjoy! We have included two UK petitions against Asian hate crimes that you can read up on and participate in.


Petitions:

  1. Fund additional support for victims of COVID19 racism and anti-racism programmes (Sign Petition)
  2. Call for a zero-tolerance policy to racism (Sign Petition; End the Virus of Racism)


(00:05) Gun Shooting in Atlanta (New York Times)

(00:34) Asian woman, 65, knocked down, repeatedly kicked as witnesses appear to watch (NBC)

(00:53) Shocking video shows 91-year-old man senselessly pushed to ground in Oakland's Chinatown (ABC)

(01:20) Trump fuels Anti Asian Hate a study finds (Forbes)

(02:00) It's time we stopped downplaying the UK's anti-Asian racism (Harpers Bazaar)

(02:00) This Is What Anti-Asian Hate Looks Like in the UK (Vice)

(02:49) Kova patisserie got vandalised (Instagram video)

(03:36) An Asian couple got spat at in Canary Wharf (Instagram video)

(14:45) London’s Chinatown Is on Borrowed Time (London Eater)

(20:00) Crazy Rich Asians (Trailer)

(20:10) ‘It’s not a movie, it’s a movement’: Crazy Rich Asians takes on Hollywood (The Guardian)

(20:11) Crazy Rich Asians Is Going to Change Hollywood. It's About Time (Time)

(22:40) Parasite (Trailer)

(23:57) Jjapaguri with Steak from movie Parasite recipe (Korean Bapsang food blog)

(24:54) Infernal Affairs (Trailer)

(25:10) The Departed (Trailer)

(27:03) Kim’s Convenience (Trailer)

(28:15) Fresh Off The Boat (Trailer)

(29:18) FOTB Dishwasher Scene (Video Clip)

(30:56) Always Be My Maybe (Trailer)

(31:29) Keanu Reeves cameo in Always Be My Maybe (Video Clip)

Apr 17, 202134:14
06- Wanderlust
Apr 10, 202137:37
05- Winter Empties

05- Winter Empties

We share our winter skincare empties! 29 products that we finished and got to the bottom of during the winter months. But did we like them all?

Christina thinks Amanda may have a loyalty card (or shares even!) for Elemis & Amanda wonders if Christina is a secret Beauty Pie ambassador.


Cleansers

(00:42) Elemis BIOTEC Skin Energising Cleanser

(01:29) Beauty Pie PLANTASTIC™ Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm

(02:16) Skin Laundry Skin Purifying Cream Cleanser 


Acid/Toner

(03:45) Elemis Soothing Apricot Toner


Mists

(04:49) Beauty Pie ÜBER YOUTH™ Super Elixir Microbiome Mist-On Serum

(05:13) Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Cream Mist

(06:12) Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol


Serums & Treatments

(07:45) Summer Fridays CC Me Serum

(08:10) Zelens Z Hyaluron Hyaluronic Acid Complex Serum

(08:43) Beauty Pie SuperRetinol Ceramide-Boost Anti-Aging Face Serum

(09:24) Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum

(10:15) The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2%

(12:00) The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% + The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 

(12:17)  The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%


Eye cream

(13:37) Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel


Moisturisers

(14:50) Votary Super Seed Nutrient Cream

(16:16) Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

(16:49) Elemis Super Food Day Cream


Sunscreen

(18:11) Beauty Pie Ultralight UVA/UVB SPF25


Body care

(20:40) Percy & Reed Heavenly Hydrating Body Wash

(22:22) Elemis Frangipani Shower Cream

(23:09) Molton Brown Suma & Ginseng Body Lotion

(23:46) Temple Spa Sugar Buff 


Hair care

(25:19) L'Oreal Wonder Water

(27:14) PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Colour Care Shampoo

(28:25) Kérastase Elixir Ultime Cataplasme Masque


Supplements

(29:55) Beauty Pie Collagen Super Powder


Candle

(31:50) Beauty Pie Ginger Bread Candle

Mar 28, 202134:27
04- Stronger Together

04- Stronger Together

We reflect on International Women's Day and the surrounding events (the case of Sarah Everard in the UK and the sexual allegations inside Australian Parliament House). We also discuss how society can come together to help eliminate violence against women.

Trigger Warning: Rape, Sexual assaults


(0:23) Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching (BBC)

(0:48) Jameela Jamil just underlined the big problem with that “not all men” argument (Stylist )

(04:20) March4Justice

(04:21) Australia: Thousands march against sexual assault (BBC)

(04:49) Why Australian women are saying enough is enough (BBC Video)

(04:50) Leigh Sales is sick of Australian sexism (Instagram video | News)

(05:09) Australia's Attorney General comes forward to deny historical allegation (The Guardian

(05:19) Brittany Higgins makes formal police complaint about alleged rape at Parliament House (ABC)

(06:20) Jess Phillips’ International Women’s Day statement (Hansard | Video

(08:00) Crime violence statistics (ONS, UK

(27:15) She Said (Book)

(29:02) New safety measures after killing (BBC)/ Police to record crimes motivated by sex or gender on 'experimental basis' (BBC)

(29:39) Sarah Everard murder-inspired plan to put undercover police in UK bars called 'laughable'(ABC)

(30:40) What men can do (Instagram

(33:30) Mrs America (BBC, Trailer

(35:17) Bombay Begums (Netflix, Trailer

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If you have been affected by anything mentioned in this podcast or require support, please visit:

Acas Organisation

Citizen Advice 

Citizens UK

Support Line

Mar 21, 202137:03
03- Have you eaten yet? (食咗飯未呀?)
Mar 14, 202134:28
02- It's Britney, baby

02- It's Britney, baby

We share our thoughts on the new documentary ‘Framing Britney Spears’ (New York Times) and our favourite Britney songs.


Songs covered:
(01:05) …Baby One More Time (Music video

(01:50) Toxic (Music video

(02:32) Every time (Music video

(02:51) (You Drive Me) Crazy (Music video

(03:00) Oops!… I Did It Again (Music video

(03:20) Sometimes (Music video

(04:54) I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman (Music video

(04:56) Circus (Music video

(20:20) Piece Of Me (Music video

(20:42) Lucky (Music video

(21:40) I’m a Slave 4 U (Music video

(22:02) Stronger (Music video

(22:38) Overprotected (Music video

(23:13) Britney Spears Carpool Karaoke (James Corden- The Late Late Show


References: 

Framing Britney Spears (New York Times | Trailer

Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears & Janet Jackson (BBC

Justin Timberlake PDA (Mercury News

Monica Lewinsky - The Price of Shame (TED talk

Britney Spears’ father’s lawyer speaks out about controversial conservatorship (Follow up interview on ABC

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If you have been affected by anything mentioned in this podcast or require any mental health support

Mental Health support (International)

United for Global Mental Health (https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

CheckPoint (https://checkpointorg.com/global

Red Cross (Please search for your local Red Cross details) 


For local UK support

Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org

Mind (http://www.mind.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation (http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk

CALM (http://www.thecalmzone.net

Men’s Health Forum (https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/beatstress.uk)

Shout85258 (https://giveusashout.org/get-help/)

Mar 07, 202125:32
01- Skin Deep (Lockdown Skin and Skincare Kits)
Feb 28, 202130:13