Tan and Tanner

In this week's episode I dive into female exclusivitiy and how I apply it in my own life. Roughly two years ago I decided to become a female exclusive bisexual meaning I decided to only start dating women and not pursue my attractions to men. From that moment onward, this concept quickly expanded into other parts of my life, influencing the way I deal with my platonic relationships and even the way I interact within capitalism. And honestly? I have never felt happier in my life.

But what are your thoughts on female exclusivitiy?

*Notes: Some things I forgot to mention while I was talking
1) I have a personal grievances with bisexual women who call themselves lesbians because a) you are taking up space that is not meant for you by using a label that is not yours to use and b) you are simultaneously enforcing bi erasure and biphobia.

2) By no means do I believe or expect everyone to follow the same philosophy I currently apply to my life nor do I believe my way is better than others. The episode was solely to suggest and introduce an alternative to the mainstream way of navigating through the patricharchy and heteronormativity.

We are back after a long and not anticipated break!

Mentioning somebody's weight in casual conversation has been so normalised that many people feel comfortable talking about it - but many others do not feel comfortable hearing it, and rightly so. In a society where our worth is directly linked to our weight and certain body images are pushed onto us from a young age, something meant as a "compliment" or a "concern" can have devasting emotional and mental effects on the person who has to hear it. It is counterproductive and perpetuates patricharichal establishments. 

It is already hard enough to appreciate, accept, and love yourself as is without having to hear other people's unsolicited opinions - so how can we de-normalise casual commentary on body and weights today?

Three soju bottles in on a Saturday night, we could not resist talking about our good ol' memories around K-Pop - how it carried us through our teenage years, helped us build connections and friendships, and how, not only those memories, but also our love for it has stayed with us until now. Does K-Pop mean anything to you? If yes, share it with us! If not, go listen to SEVENTEEN's discography right now.

In the light of the horrific acts that led up to Sanda Dia's death, I talk about and criticise the reaction(s) of the university in response to what happened at Reuzegom's initiation ritual.

No matter where you have been born or where you currently are, as women we have experienced and continue to experience violence on a daily basis - whether it be in verbal, emotional, or phyiscal form. And even though this one of the most common forms of violence globally, it does not get the recognition, gravitas, or action it deserves. Society has normalised most of these violent acts because that is easier than addressing the issue. But as long as we continue to ignore these acts, there is no hope for women's liberation.

Is it possible to consume ethically under capitalism? Or are we all bound to be vassals of the system even if we try to make consciously ethical decisions? The short answer is yes. The long answer is, well, the episode. What are your thoughts on the topic? Are the ethical choices presented to us under capitalism a elaborate scheme to lure us into staying compliant with capitalism?

I don't know about you but if the lockdown has bubbled up one thing in me, it's my raging desire for change. Whether we are talking about capitalism, education or women's liberation, many of us agree that once the quarantine is over things shouldn't go back to normal, they should transform! Which revolt are you looking forward to?

28th May 2013 was the first day of what became a series of nationwide protests across Turkey. People from all kinds of backgrounds united to fight for a cause. The demands? The resignation of the corrupt, fascist, and authoritarian government, the removal of Erdogan from office, the preservation of green public spaces, an end to gentrification and taking clear steps to stop the increase in poverty.

Instead of listening to their demands, Erdogan condemned the protestors and labelled them as terrorists and looters. Peaceful protesters were met with tear gas, rubber bullets, and water canons. OccupyGezi marked a political tipping point and catalysed the AKP's and Erdogan's power grip on the country.

7 years after the protests, the consequences of our loss still haunt the nation.

Growing up between cultures is hard. Whether you grew up as the child of immigrants, as a mixed child, or you just moved around a lot, figuring out your cultural identity only gets more complicated as you mature. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about how growing up between cultures has shaped our understanding of ourselves and the world, how our surroundings influenced our self-perception, and how identity is never really black and white. Did you ever struggle with your heritage and identity or did you always knew exactly who you were? Let us know in the comments!

I was on a hunt for good lesbian/sapphic movies since last month. Was I successful? Depends on how you define successful 👀 but nonetheless I thought I'd share my journey so far! Also this is me hoping you guys might have some good recommendations on what to watch next, so please feel free to share your favourite movies with me and if you have watched any of the movies mentioned let me know what you thought of them 📽️

You requested, I deliver. This week I am talking about how our school systems are outdated, why a reform is urgently needed, and what possible solutions might be useful for implementation. What do you think needs to change about the current system?

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! 

The holy month of Ramadan started this Friday and growing up Muslim in a Western country taught me one thing for sure: many people have no clue what Ramadan really is.

So in this epiosde, I will try my best to explain what Ramadan is, why and how we fast during this time, and answer some of your questions about it!

For those of you who are fasting: I wish you a peaceful and healthy Ramadan with many blessings. And please continue to stay safe!

If you have more questions, feel free to approach me any time!

Going a bit crazy during this quarantine? Yeah, me too. That's why I have been indulging in a lot of movies lately. ESCAPISM BABYYY! Have you watched any of these movies or can you recommend me some to continue this streak? Let me know!

I am sure everyone is already tired of hearing about the COVID-19; I am certainly tired talking about it so this episode will be a short rant about the behaviours we should avoid and the systems that are failing us followed by some random bee facts and piano music to keep our sanity in these bizarre times.

The second part of our conversational adventure talking through the film world of the last decade. Buckle up!

In this first episode, Maura and I attempt to go through the last decade of film, talking about our own favourites, which movies left the biggest impressions on us, and what was most talked about in each year. Let's ride!