A.M. in the Afternoon

Rubbing Buddha bellies, standing on the bus, and kind of sexist old wives' tales. Ange and Margie are knocked up and discovering firsthand what their changing bodies communicate to the world. Discover more and say goodbye before our hiatus.

Believe it or not, a whole lotta new words are added to the dictionary every year. Some of them make sense—others, not so much. Who decides what makes the cut? What's on it's way out? And what's the 2018 word of the year that Britney Spears would approve of? Find out in this last episode of the year.

From stories about lonely llamas to tantrums and terrible movies, why do we cry? Do women really cry more than men? And is it weird that Ange gets the giggles at funerals, while Margie has been known to sob during a commercial (no judgment)? This episode, we try to figure out why doves cry. Wait—why humans cry.

Do facts matter any more? Or are we all stuck in echo chambers of our own creation? Whether you're talking about politics or SEO (or both!), how you find and share information affects your view of the world. From confirmation bias to Google algorithms, Ange and Margie dive head first into the strange world of political communication.

Do we need botox? When should you stand for someone on the bus? Does age help or hinder in the workplace? In the year the original Material Girl turns 60, Ange and Margie take a long, hard look in the mirror and chat about how society views ageing.

Your bags are packed, you're ready to go... but have you considered what your travel style says about you? Travel addicts Ange and Margie share their tips for how to avoid being the "ugly tourist" and discuss their love of Japanese trains, why Iceland is so trendy now, and whether there is really any difference between a tourist and a traveller.

This episode, Ange and Margie get a little...sensitive. Should we use euphemisms to describe taboo topics that make us squirm? Or does that just give words too much power? Ange and Margie get potty mouthed and uncomfortable (in a good way). Warning: a bit of language you wouldn't use in front of Grandma this episode.

Like it or not, how you dress sends a clear message to the world. But how do you develop your own sense of style? Do you prefer to stand out or blend in? Is cultural appropriation ever ok? Ange and Margie dive into the world of fashion.

Libraries: are they a quiet refuge in our busy world, a community hub, or completely irrelevant? We look at this ancient institution and how it's shaped communication, pop culture and even our own humble podcast. Warning: this episode may illustrate that Ange and Margie are library fangirls/complete nerds, depending on your point of view.

Have you ever tried to describe something, but just can't find the right word? It might exist in another language. Ange and Margie try out (and butcher) phrases from other languages, mispronounce Russian authors and discuss why "fortnight" should be a word in Canada.

Should an elected female politician take time off to have a baby? Can a woman ever be the office "alpha male"? And how much does your appearance really affect how you're perceived at work? This episode, Ange and Margie look the big, hairy, audacious topic of feminism—specifically, in the workplace.

It rains 9 months a year, is full of hippies, and birthed a yoga pants empire—why do Ange and Margie like Vancouver so much? This episode, discover what makes a Vancouverite, and why we love them anyway.

Is there any difference between Aussies and Kiwis? The answer starts with "Y" and ends with "es". On this first episode of A.M. in the Afternoon, Ange and Margie chat about our similarities and differences, and why it matters anyway. Plus, learn some new slang!