A podcast for the first generation, identity confused, emotionally unstable, intellectually superior, ambition-driven, directionally challenged pre-adult hotties and hoes.
Hosted by Amber: How can we escape our digital life? Where did we develop our notion of a 'healthy relationship'? Which one of the us, the FCBC hosts, is the most problematic? Join us for our first podcast based solely on the submissions of our listeners.
Hosted by Lisa: We've all had things we wish we could have said to someone if given the chance - our childhood best friend, family members we've lost contact with, crazy customers, friends who have broken our trust, the one that got away... In this week's episode we take turns addressing 'letters' to these people and take some time to reflect on our past relationships, our current ones and even our future selves.
Hosted by Angela: Have you ever wondered why you aren't getting matches on dating apps? This episode we talk about the does and donts of online dating. Join us as we flesh out the best hacks for bios, display pictures and interesting conversation starters.
Hosted by Amber: It is a universal truth that women offer indications that they're into a guy, but what those signs actually are are often glossed over. In this episode, we provide some insight into the minds of women. Join us as we discuss when she's into you, when she's not, and how to keep momentum going in the early stages of a relationship.
Hosted by Liana: “Big results require big ambitions”. This week we discuss our ambitions for success, our goals for our lives, and our plans for world domination.
Hosted by Angela: Is respect rooted in fear? Join us as we discuss everything from respecting elders to respecting ourselves.
Hosted by Lisa: People say that kindness changes the world. In this podcast we explore acts of kindness and whether kindness is truly mistaken for weakness.
Hosted by Amber: Have you ever wondered about love at first sight? True love? How about unrequited love? The nature of love is that it is felt by most and different to all. Join us as we talk about everything from love, to lust, to affection.
Hosted by Liana: This week we talk about first impressions and the lasting ones we leave when our time is up. Join us as we reminisce on how we met and how we hope to be remembered.
Hosted by Angela: What does it mean to be loyal? Join us as we explore the rewards and dangers of loyalty and its role in friendships and relationships.
Hosted by Liana: In Part 2 of the Emotions Series we discuss happiness. Are we happy? Can we even recognise what happiness looks like? In this week's episode we discuss what happiness as a concept means and whether it's truly achievable.
Hosted by Amber: Are we sharing too much? In this weeks episode, we talk about our generations willingness to overshare with friends and complete strangers on the internet.
Hosted by Lisa: What are the repercussions of cancel culture? Does it promote a system of accountability or does it allow for the manifestation of a more toxic aspect of human nature?
Hosted by Angela: Join us as we discuss the role of superstitions in our lives. From evil eye traditions to bad luck coming in threes, this is your one-stop shop to all things superstitious.
Hosted by Lisa: An aversion to the colour pink. Being a guy’s girl. Blaming the other women. Is toxic femininity a real issue?
Hosted by Amber: I love myself. Does that mean I have good self esteem or that I have a big ego? In this podcast we touch on the enigmatic difference between self love and narcissism.
Hosted by Lisa: In response to the huge amount of social media attention on the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, we discuss what it really means to be an ally for the cause. At what point does posting on social media become counterproductive?
Hosted by Angela: Recently, the 'Melbourne Guy Pals' facebook page has shed a light on rape culture, highlighting that it extends beyond rape alone. In this podcast, we talk about the societal issues of sexualisation, objectification and the normalisation of the sexual harassment.
Hosted by Liana: Growing up as a first-gen kid in an ethnic family has it ups and downs. From house rules to being accepted into the family, listen in to the conclusion of the Ethnic Things duology.
Hosted by Liana: This episode is about the small things that make growing up as a first generation kid a friggin' riot. From being mocked for having foods that stunk out the classroom to not being allowed to sleepover; you'll either be crying from laughter, or thinking we're downright crazy.
Hosted by Lisa: Why do we have a type? Is having a racial preference racist? Where is the line between having a type and having a fetish? Join us as we discuss these questions and more.
Hosted by Amber: Join us for an isolation episode in which we promise to satisfy both the current need for hilarity in your life, and the slight hysteria forming in the back of your mind. Arm yourself with answers to questions about everything from ambiguous super powers to what shouldn’t be said at a funeral.
Hosted by Liana: This week we delve into an issue that has been bought into the spotlight while we're in lockdown, mental health. Join us in this deeply personal discussion as we share our experiences, coping mechanisms and thoughts about mental health.
Hosted by Angela: We may come in all shapes and sizes, but there's a lot of unnecessary commentary about how we look, especially in our young adult years. This week, we're going to breakdown the impact of social media influencers, celebrities and family in how we see ourselves.
Hosted by Amber: This week we talk about the tension between identity and belonging. Do we favour one over the other? Join us as we flesh out this existential question.
Hosted by Liana: This week we discuss 'change' as a part of the human condition. Why is it so difficult to accept change in our lives?
Hosted by Angela: Sometimes described as the daughter of racism, welcome to the world of colourism. With implications in everything from beauty standards to workplace treatment, join us for some heated discussion of this hidden form of societal discrimination.
Hosted by Lisa: Whether you're looking to learn more about COVID19 or just looking for a laugh, this podcast is the perfect mixture of anger, humour and the splash of ridiculousness that you need to bide your time while social distancing.
Hosted by Lisa: In this podcast we discuss the different types of red flags that we've encountered in our friendships. Everything from where a friendship needs a little quality control to when it turns toxic.
Hosted by Liana: As four first generation Australians, in this podcast, we share the journeys of our parents and grandparents. From their humble beginnings and experiences of the migrant culture in Australia, we dived into the struggles and achievements of our families.
In this week's discussion, we step deeper into the idea of gender norms and expose the concept that is toxic masculinity. From “boys will be boys” to the way boys were raised, we explore how engrained toxic masculinity is and whether it’s something we can change.
Is the phrase 'new year, new me' simply something we say ironically and then just laugh off? Or does it carry some significance of learning from the old, looking towards the new and creating a fresh start? In this podcast we reflect on our troubling 2019 and figure out how we might better ourselves in 2020 and the new decade to come.
Let's talk social activism as young people. Discussing the changing nature of politics through our own experiences, particularly surrounding the current Australian Bushfires.
Join us as we talk our way through our understanding of feminism and why it's such difficult ideology to claim.
This week we dive into the friendship zone, the qualities we look for in lasting relationships and when its officially time to call it quits.
A podcast about everything from friendzones to how he treats the waiter.
In our first podcast, we dive into the effects social media has on our mental health. We touch on everything from losing our virtual identity to DM-sliding culture.