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Understandably Awkward (UA Podcast)

Understandably Awkward (UA Podcast)

By Aasin & Cheyanne

So this Understandably Awkward AKA UA and we are a podcast where we talk about pop culture, sci-fi theories, and everyday adulting when we can. Most of the time we are just rambling on what we are passionate about but we hope you have a good time listening. You can join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays when we talk about things and try not to be too awkward in the process.
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Episode 32: The Time I Got Reincarnated In An Escape Room

Episode 32: The Time I Got Reincarnated In An Escape Room

Sooo..... It's us again. We are back....again. Thirds time a charm I would like to say and here is another new episode for you guys. Me and Cheyanne talk about the stuff we saw this week and apologize for the delay. Starting off Cheyanne gives us her review of the new movie Escape Room: Tournament of Champions and finish up my review of The Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime. Hope you guys enjoy and we will be back with another episode later this week. Just follow us on any podcast streaming apps or Anchor.fm and go to our podcast blogsite over on Wordpress.

Jul 21, 202111:14
Episode 31: The Law Abiding Hannah

Episode 31: The Law Abiding Hannah

Hey it's Movie Mondays! Today Hannah takes over our intro for you guys to let you know she's changing the game. We talk about weekend starting with our time at The Range where we watched a live band show while supporting Hannah. Then we talk about two movies starting with The Law Abiding Citizen and then finishing it off with Lovebirds. Hope you guys enjoy this episode and we'll see in the next.

Jun 29, 202115:09
Episode 30: Now You Can Call It A Comeback, Rick & Morty Style

Episode 30: Now You Can Call It A Comeback, Rick & Morty Style

Hey! Long time no podcast, UA is back with a new episode for you guys today. Hope you like Rick & Morty cause me and Cheyanne talk about it after finishing the 4th season. We know it's been a while and hope you guys are willing to listen to us ramble again as we try to stretch our Phoenix Person wings. Hope you guys enjoy.

Jun 25, 202106:58
Episode 29: A Quite Place 2 Hide

Episode 29: A Quite Place 2 Hide

Hey there it's your conscience. We haven't talked in a while, how you been? We have another episode out this Monday and it is late so hopefully some of our international listeners enjoy. So we review the new A Quite Place 2 that recent came into our theaters to keep us on the edge of our seat. Me and Cheyanne tell you our thoughts and opinions on our experience along with some news from the interwebs. Hope to see you guys in the next episode, enjoy and also SPOILER ALERT...that is all.

Jun 08, 202110:52
Episode 28: The Butterfly Effect of the Mystery Men

Episode 28: The Butterfly Effect of the Mystery Men

It is another Movie Monday!

We are back and we apologize for our week hiatus but selfcare is very important for both of us and we decided we need to take a break again. So for this episode we are talking about Mystery Men (1999) and The Butterfly Effect (2004) with some news we hear on the grapevine. Hope you guys are enjoying our content that we bring to you and if you wanna follow us on our blog or on anchor.fm we appreciate it. See you in the episode!

May 31, 202117:04
Episode 27: Love, Death, and 911 in Borderland

Episode 27: Love, Death, and 911 in Borderland

It is another Pop Culture Wednesday!

We're back with another episode here on UA podcast bringing some reviews on a few TV shows that we have seen over the week. Starting with Love, Death, and Robots a series of short films ranging from science fiction, horror, to fantasy in various mediums. Then we talk about the newest episodes from 911 and 911: Lonestar talking about the recent cliff hangers and the multiple story lines happening to all the characters. Last we talk Alice in Borderland a netflix series of Japanese adaptation of a manga series of the same name. We talk about our thoughts about the series from the first episode and what we hope to see if we do decide to watch more. Some news as well that we've heard of the past week is given at the end.

Hope you guys enjoy our latest episode and if you wanna leave a review, comment, or question you can leave one on our blog or at anchor.fm

May 20, 202119:54
Episode 26: Losers and the Last Bob Sponge

Episode 26: Losers and the Last Bob Sponge

It is another Movie Monday here on UA.

Todays episode for MovieMondays includes Raya and the Last Dragon and the movie adaptation of The Losers from 2010 for you guys as well. Raya is another movie from Disney+ that came out last March and has a wonderful story with an aesthetic inspired from various southeast asian cultures. The Losers was an action/comedy with more action that came out back in 2010 and with an all star cast of actors has made a better version of The A-Team than The A-Team.

Hope you guys enjoy and we will see you in the next episode.

May 18, 202113:45
Episode 25: Sweet Home of the Resident Alien

Episode 25: Sweet Home of the Resident Alien

How's everyone doing?!

UA here again with another Pop Culture Wednesday for the podcast listeners.

Today we are talking about two new shows we started watching that came out in the six months starting with Sweet Home. Sweet Home is a series on Netflix adapted from an online comic that has had our attention focused on it every single episode. The story follows Hyun-Soo who moves into an apartment complex in Korea after his family dies in a tragic car crash. The very next day he is attacked by a monster and we see him and the other apartment dwellers fight for there lives in this new world.

Then we talk about Resident Alien a new series that airs on the SyFy network starring Alan Tudyk as the unlucky alien who crash lands on Earth. Seeking his lost ship so that he can carry out his mission we get to see his unusual interactions with the towns inhabitants as he tries to fit in as a human. We gotta say this series is fun to watch and we get a chance to talk about what we think so far on the episode.

Hope you guys enjoy. You can follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter or you can check out blog on WordPress as well. See you guys in the next episode.

P.S. We decided to change line up for episodes so for this Friday we are not uploading a FreeForm episode. 

May 13, 202111:45
Episode 24: Finish Him...or Her! UA Wins...Flawless Victory

Episode 24: Finish Him...or Her! UA Wins...Flawless Victory

So we are back at again! 

Starting off with Movie Mondays me and Cheyanne finally got a chance to watch the new Mortal Kombat movie. In this episode we decided to compare the new iteration of MK to the older one that was released in 1995 along with it's sequel. We give our opinions on what liked and did not like about each movie along with sharing what we noticed about the new MK and any easter eggs we caught.

Hope you guys enjoy the new episode and don't forget to follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. We even have a new blog that we post all our new episodes on if you want to check that out.

May 11, 202117:39
Episode 23: It's in my Shadow and Bone. Like it's in my BNA

Episode 23: It's in my Shadow and Bone. Like it's in my BNA

It is Wednesday here on UA with another Pop Culture episode and today we talk some Netflix series added to the roster. First we talk about Shadow and Bone and it's fantasy/victorian/pirate/cowboy vibe that has caught our attention. Up after that is BNA an anime set in a world where humans and beastmen exist in a unstable relation of whose gonna get who. Hope you guys enjoy our 23rd episode.

Apr 29, 202109:28
Episode 22: Vin Diagram of Diesel the Riddick Version

Episode 22: Vin Diagram of Diesel the Riddick Version

Movie Mondays here on UA and we talk about one of Vin Diesel's notable characters, Riddick, and about the trilogy that followed his adventures as a criminal on the run. First we talk Pitch Black and the story of how we meet Riddick, then on to The Chronicles of Riddick seeing him advance his quest to be left the hell alone. Finally we talk about the third installment of Riddick named Riddick and his adventures on a planet with a killer monsoon season. We also start with some news we've found over the weekend that might be interesting to our listeners.

Apr 27, 202115:49
We Are Understandably Awkward

We Are Understandably Awkward

Just made updated audio of what our show is about.

Apr 22, 202101:02
Episode 20: Dr. Stones 911 Call About A Demon Slayer

Episode 20: Dr. Stones 911 Call About A Demon Slayer

It is another Pop Culture Wednesday here on Understandably Awkward with our current opinions on Dr.Stone, Demon Slayer, and the 911 series. Dr. Stone being on it's second season we talk about our thoughts on how the show is and what we loved about the new season so far. Along with Demon Slayer which has been out for a bit and we haven't had a need to watch it until now with the movie being released soon. 911 and 911: Lonestar are back from a month hiatus with a new episode from both that kept us on our seat the whole time.

Apr 22, 202119:38
Side Quest: The Cowboy Strikes Again

Side Quest: The Cowboy Strikes Again

Hey it's UA here back at it again after an organized schedule of pre-recorded episodes for our trip. Today we came back to let our listeners about our return to our regular schedule episode drops. Hope you guys are doing ok out there in the Pop Culture universe.

Apr 20, 202101:35
Episode 19: The Hills Have Cheys: Secret of the Doom Slayer

Episode 19: The Hills Have Cheys: Secret of the Doom Slayer

It is Movie Monday here on UA and today is all about mutants from the friendly neighborhood turtle to demonic demons from mars and maybe man-fly...we ain't talking about swag dog. We talk about the movies that we watched for this episode from TMNT to X-Men all the way to Godzilla from 1998. Hope you guys enjoy this awkwardly attempt to sound like we know what we're saying to you guys...don't tell our mom.

Apr 12, 202119:17
Episode 18: Wait? This Wasn't In The Script

Episode 18: Wait? This Wasn't In The Script

It's Friday and that means it's Freeform Friday and we talk about movie monsters that we wouldn't want to be stuck with. We choose from three categories of monsters like Aliens/Extraterrestrial, Supernatural, and Serial Killers/Slashers. Then Aasin talks about what he learned about Elon Musk through his assignment for his current class.

Apr 10, 202122:25
Episode 17: Superstore Finale Left A Whole In My Heart

Episode 17: Superstore Finale Left A Whole In My Heart

Hey UA here sorry we didn't upload this Monday but we're back at it again with another Pop Culture Wednesday. We talk about how the series finale of Superstore has left us with a missing piece of our awkward hearts and we talk about. We give you some Marvel news along with some DC news that...well more like theories but news. We hope you like this episode and we'll try to stay on track the best we can but life happens so we do the best we can.

Apr 07, 202115:59
Episode 16: The Unofficial Trilogy

Episode 16: The Unofficial Trilogy

It's Friday....actually it's Saturday but oh wells we still here talking about what we love to watch and telling our opinions. We talk about Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's unofficial trilogy with Edgar Wright and how Cheyanne is lame for not watching 2 of the 3 movies that are in the trilogy. We catch up on news on the interwebs with a few delays for movies on the especially the one's we're looking forward too.

Apr 04, 202111:03
Episode 15: Life Is A Chey-Way

Episode 15: Life Is A Chey-Way

It's Pop Culture Wednesday here on UA and we fill you in on some news from the interwebs. Along Cheyannes review of Dr. Stone and my app suggestions about game to pass the time. Hope you enjoy another short episode we'll be back to regular schedule length next week.

Mar 31, 202109:21
Episode 14: Nobody Vs Chaos

Episode 14: Nobody Vs Chaos

Hey what's up! UA here with another episode for your Movie Mondays where we unfortunately obvious we talk about movies. Today we talk about thoughts on Nobody from Aasin and thoughts on Chaos Walking from Cheyanne. It's gonna be a short episode today since we watched these movies during out trip to Phoenix the land of scorching springtime.

Mar 29, 202105:47
Episode 13: We Have The Power Of Anime On Our Side

Episode 13: We Have The Power Of Anime On Our Side

It is another Freeform Friday here on UA and today we talk about our experience with anime. We both have a combine 15 years of anime experience under out belt and we want to tell about how anime has effect our lives since the start. Exploring the anime morals we developed watching our favorite protagonist fight for what they believe and share the moments that made us going into our feels. Hope you guys enjoy. 

Mar 26, 202117:24
Episode 12: Resident Evil - The Good, The Bad, And The Zombies

Episode 12: Resident Evil - The Good, The Bad, And The Zombies

It's Wednesday my dudes and here on UA we talk about the live action Resident Evil movie being produced and released for late this year. We spend some time comparing it to the video game series of the same name and with W.S. Andersons series telling the story of Alice and here adventures through the zombie apocalypse. We get a little technical with the various viruses used in the all the series along with our thoughts on the cast for the 2021 movie. There is also a little blooper if you will at the end of the episode that you might not want to miss.

Mar 24, 202115:25
Episode 11: When... You Gotta Go!

Episode 11: When... You Gotta Go!

It's Movie Monday again here on Understandably Awkward and we are excited this about the movies we watched over the weekend. We talk about #ALIVE a South Korean zombie movie that tells us about a MMORPG player and his journey through the end of the world in his apartment. Next we talk about A Silent Voice an anime that touches on the effects that bullying has on a person and how a guy overcomes his anxiety it to make amends with the girl he hurt. Last we talk about Monster Hunter the movie adaptation from the video game with the same name and how Mila Jovovich's character makes friends with the hunters of another world to fight an evil that threatens both worlds. Hope you guys enjoy are review and our opinions for these movies.

Mar 22, 202115:46
Minisode: Get To Know UA Part 1

Minisode: Get To Know UA Part 1

So it's a break from our usual schedule episodes for UA with a mini episode for you guys. This episode is introducing one of the host for the podcast, Aasin, he talks about himself a little and why UA was started in February.
Mar 20, 202103:16
Minisode: Get To Know UA Part 2

Minisode: Get To Know UA Part 2

Continuing our little minisode series part 2 you get a chance to hear from the other host here on UA, Cheyanne. She tells you little about herself, what Pop Culture means to her, and why she decided to start this journey with the podcast.

Mar 20, 202101:55
Episode 10: The Time I Got Incarcerated As A Slime

Episode 10: The Time I Got Incarcerated As A Slime

It's Episode 10! Here on UA we talk about some upcoming seasons of various animes coming this later year, CDC's supposed guidelines for Zombies outbreaks. Along with a bit of news on a video game that Aasin is looking forward to involving his interest in throwing a D20 onto a table with no friends. It's a short episode this Wednesday as we wanted to take a spa day for our tired smooth brains, we'll see on Friday.

Mar 17, 202109:13
Episode 9: We Are UA And UA Has Done This

Episode 9: We Are UA And UA Has Done This

Movie Monday is upon us here on UA and today we talk about two movies we watched over the weekend, Psycho Goreman and Boss Level. These movies came out on this month and we were excited to watch them and review them on here for you guys. 

Mar 15, 202113:55
Episode 8: I'm Not Afraid To Punch A Ten Year Old Zombie

Episode 8: I'm Not Afraid To Punch A Ten Year Old Zombie

It's Understandably Awkward here with another Freeform Friday for out number 8 episode. Today we got our first ever listener question that we try to answer with the best knowledge we have, spoiler it's about zombies. We move on to talking about the pros and cons of practical special effects and CGI effects for movies. We also talk about in our own words about how COVID has alter the way new movies are promoted comparing it to the pre-pandemic fashion of movie premiers.

Mar 12, 202113:41
Episode 7: Lonestar and Winter Academia....I Don't Know

Episode 7: Lonestar and Winter Academia....I Don't Know

So it is once again another Pop Culture Wednesday here on the UA podcast with Aasin and Cheyanne as your unfortunate hosts...just kidding. Today we talk about the finale of our two favorite medical dramas, 911 and 911: Lone Star, giving our opinion on the show and some of the episodes that got to us the most throughout their respective series. Then we move on to Marvels upcoming streaming series ,after mention My Hero Academia, starting with WandaVision's finale and then Falcon and the Winter Solder's upcoming debut. We got some news we heard on the interwebs as will with Microsoft buying Zenimax Studios and the parent companies that are under their belt. Come by and give it a listen and share this with someone who might like our awkward style of podcasting....follow us on Instagram and TikTok as well either by looking up our name or using the hashtag #uapodcast.

Mar 10, 202117:04
Episode 6: War. War Never Changes Even For Fast And Furious

Episode 6: War. War Never Changes Even For Fast And Furious

Freeform Friday! This Friday we got to discuss video games for the majority of the episode starting with Last of Us: Part 2. Why are fungal zombies scarier than regular zombies? We then move on to news about Fallout and it's adaptation to the small screen via Amazon...Prime. Fast and Furious is going for yet another, one last ride but not until June and then we get to see fast cars and bald heads. Some unrelated is brought up through our own awkward process of thinking. Hope you guys enjoy and don't forget to share this with your friends.......please...we need the chicken nuggies.

Mar 05, 202117:14
Episode 5: Never Fear, Chey Is Here!

Episode 5: Never Fear, Chey Is Here!

Hey it's Understandably Awkward again, we'd like to talk you about your cars extended warranty. It's another Pop Culture Wednesday here on UA and we're here to tell you about My Hero Academia and the inevitable hole that will need to be filled after Cheyanne and Hannah are done catching up with the world. Along with our thoughts on the latest episode of WandaVision, and some other news on shows across the interwebs of Pop Culture. We may finally be getting the hang of things here on the podcast and hopefully you enjoy our journey along way.

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Mar 03, 202114:57
Episode 4: Willy's Wrong Turn

Episode 4: Willy's Wrong Turn

So welcome to episode 4! It's Movie Monday on Understandably Awkward and on our podcast we are gonna be talking about some new movies that came out in the month of February. On todays episode we are going to be giving our opinions on Willy's Wonderland, Wrong Turn 7, and You're Next all in the Horror/Thriller genre (Cheyanne's go to bed time stories). We also suggest some movies that we've seen in the past for you guys and encourage you check them out if you want to.

P.S. Me and Cheyanne will forever be on our quest to get monies for chicken nuggets.

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Mar 01, 202112:25
Episode 3: We Can't Run That Long, That's How You Know We're Related

Episode 3: We Can't Run That Long, That's How You Know We're Related

So it's Friday and that means it is Freeform Friday here on Understandably Awkward which means we get to talk about the What if's and the technical questions of the pop culture universes. Today we talk about Zombies and what type we'd prefer to face, along with what we would do in the first day of the Apocalypse. Then we move on to Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with what race is our favorite and what city we favor the most in the cold harsh lands of Skyrim. It's gonna be a short episode as we kind of couldn't think of what to talk about till 10 mins before we recorded this episode. 


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Feb 26, 202113:12
Episode 2: Twenty Bucks and a Pack'O'Gum
Feb 24, 202119:51