18: what gives - Contiki tours, King Gizz, Italian men, and coming of age trips
In this week’s episode, Katie reluctantly returns from her European holiday to a city of rats, dirt and trash. Whilst she was away, Julia embraced the heat wave and headed to some classic LA shows - King Gizz at The Bowl and Mac De Marco at The Greek. In what’s topical, the pair discuss the rising concern that heterosexuality is suffering reputational damage, but they DON’T discuss whether Trump is or is not dead. In what’s giving this week, Julia embodies her 13 yr old self in New York City and Katie admires the cultural differences in Italian men. Also featuring colloseums, contiki tours, horoscopes and kinks.what gives: Mac DeMarco New AlbumNYT on HeterofatalismQueer Horoscope
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bonus episode: what gives - to fall in love with anyone, do this (pt. 1)
In this wildcard bonus episode, Katie asks Julia to partake in an experiment of interpersonal closeness; 36 questions to fall in love (although they only manage 15). In an attempt to fill in some blanks, they condense their life stories and discuss gratitude, values, virtues and more. Whilst they did grow closer, Julia has declined Katie’s invite to silently stare into her eyes for 4 minutes… maybe next time. what gives:The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary FindingsModern Love: To Fall in Love with Anyone Do This
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17: what gives - summer of nothing, not talking about Sydney Sweeney, Ozzy Osbourne AI tributes, Hurricane Harbor, and Mark Maron
In this weeks episode, Katie loses her panties and Julia learns that Australians need pen licenses, wear budgie smugglers, and love a centurion. In what's topical, Katie does not want to talk about Sydney Sweeney, but Julia DOES want to talk about Ozzy Osbourne’s AI deep fake in heaven. After deciding that this is the summer of nothing, Julia channels her inner child at Hurricane Harbor and Katie reflects on her love for Marc Maron, podcasts and dark satire. Bonus segment features crepey skin, face Spanx, and nasal tanning spray. what gives:Watch Marc Maron: PanickedAI Ozzy in Heaven with Selfie Stick
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16: what gives - South Park, Tarantino, moving house, overalls, and epic book lists
In this episode, Julia prepares to move house…closer to Katie. She celebrates a fake birthday, a real birthday and tells us what it’s like to be a bona fide Leo. In what’s topical, the local neighbourhood braces itself for a Tarantino takeover, and the pair discuss Colbert and the new episode of South Park feat. Trump’s tiny deep fake penis. In what’s giving, Julia attends a funk show, envies a public make-out sesh and hangs out with even more Australians, whilst Katie peruses what-dan-read.com and riffs on how she would want to be remembered. Listen to the end for reasons you shouldn't date your fuck buddies. what gives:what-dan-read.comSouth Park Season 27Kendrick Deep Fake VideoCBS Cancels ColbertSurprise ChefOasis Tour Dates
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15: what gives - going home, coldplay scandals, labubu smoothies, and dynasty tonight
After refusing to celebrate America on the 4th of July, Julia and Katie took a little summer break. Katie flew to Australia and Julia did a mini Dallas pop-in, so the pair discuss what it’s like to physically and emotionally “go home”. In what’s topical, Julia brings Katie up to speed on pressing current events such as the Coldplay CEO scandal and Erewhon’s labubu smoothie collab. In what’s giving, Katie pines for seasonal weather and Julia hearts Dynasty Tonight. For their bonus segment, they debate what is and what is not “rock and roll”. Special mention goes to the guy at LAX customs who enthusiastically let Katie back into the United States.
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