Hi, we're Krystyna and Becke, and this is Are You Awake, the podcast slumber party where we put on PJs and take a deep dive into the topics you would only talk about super late at night. Things like the pressure to have kids, diet culture, setting boundaries, breakups, and pooping! If you’d talk about it at a sleepover, we will talk about it here. Each week, one of us will take a topic, research the heck out of it and then wake up the other person and make them learn about it too.
Krystyna Kozlowski and Becke Griggs
HAPPY CHANUKAH EVERYBODY! Are you curious about the history of Chanukah? Want to learn all about the festival of lights? Have dreams of becoming champion dreidel players?! Or general queries about Judaism? Then join your hosts Krystyna and Becke with their special guests Kathleen Cashin and Katia Fermon. Kathleen and Katia are two Jewish friends who have a passion for their faith and culture, so join them for this fun and thoughtful discussion! If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Do you like horror films? Or are you fearfully intrigued? Well, your hosts Krystyna and Becke are a wee bit spooked but VERY curious. Join them this week with Australian director, producer, and actor, Adam Boys! Adam LOVES horror and he teaches your hosts with the most all about the nuance of horror films and even sub-genres. Ooooooo. Strap in, because this is a good one! Check out Adam's work in "Brunch Shift Massacre" available on YouTube or follow him on Instagram @theadamboys. If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Curious about Indigenous Peoples in Canada? Then join Krystyna and Becke this week with their VERY special guest, Dayna Grant. Dayna is a councillor and executive committee member for the Haisla nation located in Kitamaat, BC. She's also a counselor working with youth on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, and soon to be a clinical counselor! Wowza! What a treat! If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Are you exhausted? Tired? Nappy? Sleepy? Maybe a bit weepy? Well, so are your hosts Krystyna and Becke. Join them this week as they learn about all the different ways to rest, how to increase creative output, and the ingredients for growing a sexy brain. If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
What is assertion? How do assertive people communicate? Do you mind if we assert ourselves? But only if that's okay with you! Join your hosts Krystyna and Becke as they learn about all of these new fangled things, and more! In this episode, the hosts realize that they are similar to glass noodles, however, they seek to break glass ceilings. Maybe you do, too. A-S-S-E-R-T, find out what that means to me! (Please sing this to the tune of RESPECT). If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Ever wondered where or how the paparazzi got their start? Is this a new thing or did the cavemen have cameras too?! Join your hosts Krystyna and Becke as they learn about the paparazzi's start, where it's taken society, and what it's turning into. If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Think you've got the scoop on your poop? Think again! Join hosts Krystyna and Becke as they discuss David Koski's book “Poop Like A Pro!” Whoever knew your poop could become professional?! Not us! If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Witchcraft, Wicca, Halloween, crystals and SAGE?! What does it all mean? Please inform us in time for Halloween! ...See what we did there? Join your hosts Krystyna and Becke with their FIRST ever guest Dr. Alayna Cole. She's here to teach us all about paganism and witches. Dr. Cole is terrifying and organised (and secretly a big softie but don't tell her we said that!). She works full time in the games industry but somehow also has time to be the managing director for @RepMeCharity. She is co-chair of @IGDA_LGBTQ_SIG, has authored various academic texts, and advocates for more inclusive spaces. She is also just generally just kinda scary and has a lot of piercings and is really good at excel spreadsheets (if that's not proof she's a witch, I don't know what is, because excel is terrifying.) You can find Alayna on Twitter @AlaynaMCole, and her charity @RepMeCharity and https://representme.charity/. "Represent Me is a not-for-profit helping marginalised communities through resources, training, and support. We specialise in working with the games industry, but our expertise allows us to support a range of industries." If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Are you curious about psychedelics? Are they dangerous or is there some merit to them? Join your hosts Krystyna and Becke as they discuss the history and science behind these trippy, dippy, hippy pharmacological wonders. If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Do you want to discuss a topic with a person who has a different worldview? Are you terrified by how to talk about it? Your hosts Krystyna and Becke are so scared that they may pee their pants. Join them this week as they discuss "Talking Across the Divide: How to Communicate With People You Disagree With And Maybe Even Change The World" by author Justin Lee. If you have a passion for comfort, comedy, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Have you been catcalled before? Your hosts Krystyna and Becke sure have. Join them for their FIRST episode as they discuss personal experiences, the history of catcalling, and what you can do about it. If you have a passion for comfort, social justice, and self-care then this is the podcast for you.
Hosts Krystyna and Becke are two millenial pals living on opposite ends of the earth. They have tons to chat about and hate wearing bras, so why not start a podcast, but make it a slumber party? Behold, Are You Awake? The Slumber Party Podcast! Each week, Krystyna or Becke will research the heck out of a topic and teach it to the other. They'll be taking a deep dive into topics that you would only talk about super late at night. Like diet culture, the pressure to have kids and pooping! Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you love to listen.