Just A... Podcast

to close out season 5, we had the wonderful opportunity to interview the genius behind our cover art, Jihad! from 200 followers on instagram to being scouted by Emma Chamberlain, Jihad has gone through a wild ride these past few months and she is here to tell all. stay tuned for inspirational messaging about sticking to your passion and putting yourself out there. we thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and were so lucky to get on this blossoming star's schedule. thank you Jihad! stay booked and busy, we love to see it! cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram)  intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

hey hey! today, amara and kennedy talk about personal growth and the growing pains we have experienced. ma'lon could not record with us today, but she will be back for the next episode! as many can vouch, personal growth is not a simple process and takes time. make sure to share your thoughts on this topic. we love to hear y'all's input! enjoy :) cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

in the wake of netflix original, "Blonde", the KAM team decided to give our takes on the world of biopics. we first studied up by watching Blonde, held our thoughts for a week, and reconvened to discuss. we reference ideas from youtubers, Mina Lee and Karsten Runquist. what has made biopics all the rage recently? are they really as oscar-worthy as the academy portrays? let us know what you think on instagram @justa.podcast . cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

howdy! a situation happened to two co-host that made us wonder what would a "normal girl" do/say in response to the situation. this lead us to discuss why we do not think a "normal girl" exist, pressures of being a "normal girl" within our cultures, and more. ma'lon is not with us in this episode, but she will be back! as always, we want to hear what y'all have say! make sure to check out our instagram for polls on this discussion. enjoy the epi :) cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

happy friday!! today we look over the differences we have encountered while living in our own space, away from family. we discuss how strict our upbringing was and how we have branched out, the things that we make part of our daily routine, and ken gives approximately 242,001 wonderful tips on keeping a clean space.  we are missing dear amara but she will be back soon after her sorority duties , we pwomise! cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

hey hey! today we talk about our hobbies and discuss if you have to be good at something in order to make it a hobby. recently, we have had more time on our hands to rediscover old hobbies or start something new. enjoy the episode and we hope to have y'all back next week. k bye! cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

what's up y'all today, we have a little chit chat about the breaks we take from social media. this is something that has taken over our world and many of us can find it quite overwhelming from time to time. we also discuss what the world of social media will look like 20+ years in the future. what do you all do to stay sane in the realm of technology? have any predictions where we'll be in 30, 40, 50+ years? we want to hear! :))) cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

howdyyyy!!! today we discuss all things relationships, specifically dating. amara and ma'lon talk about their relationships that they are currently in and assess how their opinions about these topics have changed. enjoy! cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

reunited and it feels so good! we are back after a little time away with season 5! we allowed ourselves time to acclimate to the new chapter in our lives that is college, but we have returned better than ever. we kick off this season with the classic "catch up with us". join the KAM family reunion and get ready for the rest of season 5! cover art: jihad (@jihadillustration on instagram) intro/outro music: lander (@lander_txilli on instagram)

hey hey! this week is a continuation of last weeks episode, so if you have not listened to part one, do that and then come back! we went in depth on what amara thinks about the discourse on the state of humanity and discussing what we can do to make a change. this is our last episode of the season so HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM KAM! see you in the new year :) cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

greetings from KAM. we have had quite a bit on our minds in recent times and really wanted to speak about it in an open forum. we discuss our perception of the state of the world as well as our place in it on this episode. as we would like this to be more of a socratic seminar in structure, please send us your thoughts so that we can consider even more perspectives on the matter! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

hey heyyyyyyy! we are glad to have you back! today, we talk about how our fashion has changed since coming to college and our opinions on met gala outfits. be sure to answer the question down below! enjoy your day :) cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

sometimes, it can be refreshing, uplifting even, to ponder the little things in our lives that make us happy in life. just... the little things was a pick-me-up for the podcast crew, welcoming in the spirit of thanksgiving. we encourage you all to practice gratitude and think about the little things that make you smile as well :) happy fall ya'll cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

howdyyyyy! hope you all are doing swagalicious (dm us if you think you know who is writing this and we will shout you out teehee). today, we talk about the long awaited topic of greek life, more specifically, sororities. we discuss the background of sororities, minorities within sororities, what rush is as well as rush tik tok, and more! we hope you all enjoy! websites used: https://talesoftimesforgotten.com/2019/02/23/why-do-fraternities-and-sororities-have-greek-letters-for-names/ https://neworleanshistorical.org/items/show/1513 cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

it happened. the day has come. the just a... podcast team has FINALLY watched and completed the SAME show and are here for a tv review!! this episode we will be discussing the internationally renown Korean thriller: s q u i d g a m e. listen to our thoughts and express your own on our instagram @justa.podcast cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

hey hey! we hope your week is going well! today, we took a quiz and talked about our love languages! we would love for you all to play along and do the quiz below! enjoy :) Quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

guess what ya'll... it's spooky season! this episode is a halloween themed background noise. we discuss the differences between halloween plans in college and plans while growing up, what in the world is there to do in our new towns, why ma'lon has some weird obsession with spooky movies and vampires, and more of course! have a SPOOKtacular hallweeEeEeen OooOo ◥(ºᵥᵥº)◤ cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

hey hey! in this episode, we talk all things travel, from where we have gone, to where we want to go, to where we see ourselves living in the future! we would love for you all the do this buzzfeed quiz attached below with us! see y'all next week! buzzfeed quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/street-food-travel-quiz article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-just-discovered-mayan-city-once-held-35000-people-2240987/ cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

hello hello hello! we are back with another catch up episode, marking the start of season 4!!! newsflash: we're in COLLEGE now. that means sororities, collegiate sports, ~new relationships~, and more, all from the comfort of our new homes. tune in to find out what we've been up to these days :) cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

heyo! the just a... podcast team hopes you have had a wonderful summer thus far and take these next few weeks to have some fun in the sun. we decided to close off our summer season with two firsts: our first solo episodes (xD) and our first time ever using Spotify's music + talk feature! we'll be individually breaking down our musical journeys from childhood through to the present, and this week are ending with Ma'Lon. if you are listening on Spotify, you'll be able to hear precisely what songs impacted us as they play between segments of our own voices (hence, music + talk hehe). we will also upload accompanying playlists including the music we reference. if you are not listening to these episodes on Spotify... WHAT ARE YOU DOING?   download the app now and join us on a rhythmic deep dive into the songs we love most.  cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

heyo! the just a... podcast team hopes you have had a wonderful summer thus far and take these next few weeks to have some fun in the sun. we decided to close off our summer season with two firsts: our first solo episodes (xD) and our first time ever using Spotify's music + talk feature! we'll be individually breaking down our musical journeys from childhood through to the present, and this week are continuing with Kennedy. if you are listening on Spotify, you'll be able to hear precisely what songs impacted us as they play between segments of our own voices (hence, music + talk hehe). we will also upload accompanying playlists including the music we reference. if you are not listening to these episodes on Spotify... WHAT ARE YOU DOING? download the app now and join us on a rhythmic deep dive into the songs we love most. groovy tunes playlist mentioned in episode (i did not make this playlist): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RDu42imiLG6xC1zC1OTDR?si=QhOLG_6ZS_GN5onkwk4o7A&dl_branch=1&nd=1 my playlist! : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a5geWgUxg98IwaErON3i6?si=SnMQXT-QTeC0XJq5z1sMQQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1 cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

music + talk, no music j talk :P

howdy! today, we talk about the chilling unsolved mystery of Elisa Lam. if you are interested in learning more about this unsolved mystery, go watch, “The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel” on Netflix. Let us know your theories.  cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) articles we referred to: https://www.thewrap.com/crime-scene-vanishing-cecil-hotel-elisa-lam-most-shocking-details/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a35479304/where-is-elisa-lam-buried/ https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55994935.amp https://www.marieclaire.com.au/elisa-lam-dark-water https://www.verywellmind.com/bipolar-psychosis-symptoms-379872#hallucinations https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/cecil-hotel-elisa-lam-true-crime-netflix-1132634/amp/ Elisa Lam elevator video https://youtu.be/3TjVBpyTeZM

we are back at it again with our five favorites series. this time: summer edition! tune in to find out what Ma'Lon, Amara, and Kennedy declare as their favorites for summer 2021! let us know what your favorites are this summer on our instagram @ justa.podcast tune in to our previous spring favs --> https://anchor.fm/justapodcastkam/episodes/just-a----spring-favorite-ev7s36 cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

it's time for some summer. hot. takes. let's get down to business!! are yoga pants strictly for yoga? is Rick and Morty vastly overrated? we go over some hot takes from the New York Times article and Cut Keep It 100 video linked below, as well as some we made for each other, making for a ~heated~ discussion. join in on the fun by letting us know your opinions on our instagram @justa.podcast ! https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/22/style/summer-hot-takes.html  https://youtu.be/oyktLBRggDw

on this episode of the pod, Kennedy, Amara, and Ma'Lon read through a series of difficult scenarios and decide what we would do were we in that situation. we discuss international long distance relationships, rumors about the ~cool guy~ in school, bff vs. future boyfriend drama, and more! let us know what YOU would do on our instagram @justa.podcast cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

howdy! in today's episode, we talk about what the american dream looks like today and the alternative routes people take and still remain successful. we dive deep into if skills or a degree is more relevant in the modern world. we hope you all enjoy! be sure to catch up with us on instagram @justa.podcast and keep up with us through linktr.ee/justa.podcast!  cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

hi everyone, and welcome to season 3!! in today's episode, we catch up with each other's lives since the finale of season two. some topics we discussed include prom, exam season, our college acceptances and decisions, graduation festivities, and more! we also talked about our intentions and plans for our final summer before college, and we break down what season 3 is going to look like! we are so glad that you all are back and listening with us! we love you all, and we are grateful for your continuous support. be sure to catch up with us on instagram @justa.podcast and keep up with us through linktr.ee/justa.podcast! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

tw: april is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. just a... podcast felt it incredibly important to raise awareness on the endemics of sexual assault and human trafficking during this time. we gathered 4 industry professionals with a passion for this cause to deliver to you, firsthand, information pertaining to this topic so that you can stay aware. THIS edition includes those professionals answering YOUR questions on safety in college, as well as a mythbusters style discussion about the tips you use to stay safe. are common tactics that we use actually helpful?? tune in to find out. we reference things stated in part 1 of this panel so be sure to listen to that podcast as well for all the best information. special guests: Dr. Jason Plunkett, Detective Kristilee Cavoretto, Lieutenant Rebecca Lawler, and Detective Danielle Reed (individual biographies on our instagram) stay safe, stay aware. cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

tw: april is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. just a... podcast felt it incredibly important to raise awareness on the endemics of sexual assault and human trafficking during this time. we gathered 4 industry professionals with a passion for this cause to deliver to you, firsthand, information pertaining to this topic so that you can stay aware. this includes tips to keep yourself and others safe, pertinent statistics, personal stories, and much more. special guests: Dr. Jason Plunkett, Detective Kristilee Cavoretto, Lieutenant Rebecca Lawler, and Detective Danielle Reed (individual biographies on our instagram) stay safe, stay aware. cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

hey! today we talked about our spring favorites! we talk about clothes, drinks, makeup, and more! we hope you all enjoy!  cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)   intro/outro music: jack maguire

we are taking a deep dive into some unsolved mysteries of the past and present. join us as we try to finally crack the cases of "Berkshire's UFO", JonBenet Ramsey, and Havana Syndrome. as always, you can tag along by reaching out on insta @justa.podcast and suggest other unsolved mysteries/true crime through the guest form on linktr.ee/justa.podcast  unsolved mysteries on netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81026055?s=i&trkid=13747225 TSFU on spotify P1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jY5Jy8APsR2TenGWPTLBf?si=mZDQrEA3SnSYWixQMWOq_g                          P2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d8rAb8adu1Uwv3rMJtgJA?si=Sy9X1GIvTO2zcWYbVWHAGg  crime museum: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/  ARB: https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/dc.html?doc=20474983-havana-cuba-accountability-review-board-june-2018 cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)  intro/outro music: jack maguire

howdy! today we discussed if pretty privilege exist in todays world. we go in depth about beauty standards around the world and more! Just A... Podcast stands with the AAPI community and condemn all violence against the AAPI community. We have included Anti-Asian Violence Resources below. Anti- Asian Violence Resources- https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

on the third installment of our background noise series, we talk in detail about our experiences with social media, which celebs exemplify different platforms, some of our favorite memes, and more! let us know your thoughts by reaching out on instagram @justa.podcast cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

hello! today we play a game called real talk where we answer vulnerable questions for you all to get to know us better! we had to much fun recording and hope y’all enjoy! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

welcome to episode 9 of season 2! we have a big question to ponder: should white media creators attempt to insert racial diversity in their works, or should they "stay in their lane"? inspired by videos from youtuber "withcindy", we use the novels The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab and A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik to explore the topic. let us know what YOU think by reaching out and tagging us on insta @justa.podcast ~ the historical figure we mentioned (as seen in Cindy's video, 13:15) was Voltaire Cindy's videos: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - https://youtu.be/6BmdcNOBSNo                        A Deadly Education - https://youtu.be/AdK8-ZbOWrg cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

hey everyone! we hope you all are having an amazing Wednesday! today we are finishing our 73 questions series with Ma’Lon! we are so excited for you all to hear and hopefully you’ll learn something new about our co-host!

heyo! as black history month comes to a close, the team wanted to be sure to pay tribute to black heroes in society as well as speak on the past, present, and future of black history. we suggested resources like museum and book recommendations, touched on diversifying representation in media, what this month means to us, and more. happy black history month!! #finishtherun for Ahmaud Arbery https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a35521521/ahmaud-arbery-virtual-run-finish-the-run/ George Floyd trial https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/us/george-floyd-death.html https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539288-minneapolis-beefs-up-security-ahead-of-former-officers-trial-in-george visit our website at https://linktr.ee/justa.podcast or tinyurl.com/justapodcollab for the mentioned guest google forms. to shop STICKERS, go to tinyurl.com/justashop to see the full collection and tinyurl.com/justapodorderform to order! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

hello! today dive into what has been happening during these current times! we talk about Jojo Siwa, Game Stop stocks, and movies, Malcolm and Marie, and To all the Boys I’ve Loved Before Always and Forever! we hope you all enjoy! game stop link: https://www.wltx.com/article/money/what-happened-to-gamestop-stock-explained-reddit-amc-nokia-blackberry/83-4c1cbc79-24de-4076-9bd6-d483e9e9fc64 cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

the day has finally come... stickers are OUT NOW!! our new store is up on our website, make sure to stop by a get a sticker pack or choose one of your favorite designs for à la carte purchase.  in this episode, we discuss the process of creating these stickers (designed and packaged by yours truly

howdy! today we talk about seasonal depression and how our surroundings can impact us. enjoy the episode! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

we are back again with another 73 questions episode, this time featuring Ken! learn about her time diving, biggest role models, and more! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) intro/outro music: jack maguire

hello everyone! in today's video we discuss our "aesthetics," how we feel about modern fashion, and provide some predictions for 2021 fashion trends. we hope you enjoy :) links we discussed in today's episode: Find your aesthetic video:  https://youtu.be/8FVYARC5y-Q  dr. martens controversy:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.www.complex.com/sneakers/2017/10/dr-martens-aw17-campaign https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2017/11/dr_martens_portland_billboard.html

hi everyone! we made it to 2021!! in today's episode we catch y’all up on what we did over break, discuss current events, and set intentions for the year! hope you enjoy! happy 2021! amara’s twitter video: https://twitter.com/meidasvb/status/1343949048445808640?s=21 USA Today (Florida Doctor)- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/01/06/death-florida-doctor-following-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-under-investigation-gregory-michael/6574414002/ cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)

heya! in today's episode, we dive deeper into if the effect that a positive self regard has on life. this is conversation largely on the way we talk about ourselves, mindfulness, affirmations, and coping mechanisms for stress or when we are unmotivated. we hope you all enjoy and have a few helpful takeaways! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram)

hi! in today's episode, we are using vogue as an inspiration and making our own 73 questions interview with Amara! we hope you all learned more about Amara and have fun with us! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram)

buckle up and get ready to be INSPIRED! we spoke to very special guest, Ms. DeYonne Parker, on today's episode. she dropped some knowledge on throwing worry to the wayside, getting your S.W.A.G. back, and leaving your area of comfort to take a deep dive into courage!! for more info on Ms. Parker, be sure to visit her website: https://www.deyonneparker.com/ cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)   outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram)

hola, amigos! we are glad to have you back! we recorded our very first collaboration episode with Even The Little Things Podcast! in this episode, we discuss why we started our podcasts, why our podcasts are important to us, how to make time for things you are passionate about, our schedules, and ways to stay motived! make sure to give them some love and listen to the collab we did on their show! enjoy! cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)  outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram

hi friends! we are posting our second relationship episode! In this episode, we cover ideal types, soul mates, shooting your shot, marriage, dating online, and types of proposals. we hope you all enjoy it! :) cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram

salvete amici!! we are starting a new series on our podcast called background noise. in these episodes, we talk about whatever is on our mind. today, our conversation varied from being too scared to watch horror movies, to new shows/movies to watch on netflix, to the new gaming craze, among us! we hope you all enjoy! :) cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram) outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram)

what's up mates? thanks for joining us! this week, the KAM team took enneagram tests on truity.com (not a sponsor... yet lol) and had in depth discourse on whether or not we think the tests accurately assessed us. join along with the link below vv and let us know what number you are and/or if you matched with one of us on insta @justa.podcast !!  https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test cover art: mili parikh (@unf_ocused on instagram)  outro music: riley brownfield (@raspberrygingerrale on instagram)