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The official podcast of MUSE Magazine at Queen's - the on campus lifestyle magazine for students at Queen's University in Kingston, ON.

MUSE Magazine


    • Apr 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    What Does The Future Hold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 34:48


    On the second last episode of AMUSED, the team chats about their future...

    Amused Takes on The ARC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 22:10


    We asked the Queen's community all the burning questions you are DYING to know

    S6E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 31:29


    S6E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 42:26


    S6E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 39:34


    S6E2 - falling into fall semester

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 39:40


    S6 EP 1 - Kingston we missed you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 54:21


    Welcome back to another AMUSING year! Jaimie is joined with new co-host Kat! The girls catch up on everything summer, exchange (this includes romance), and what they've missed most about their university hometown. Tune into the first episode of season 6.

    S5 EP 14 - End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 22:47


    Amused listeners, this is a very bittersweet moment because it is the end of season 5. We want to thank everyone on the Amused team and our listeners for making it such an incredible season. We hope that everyone has a great summer and gets 100s on their exams. With lots of love, AMUSED XOXO

    S5 EP 13 - Overrated vs Underrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 34:56


    Amused listeners, in this episode, we asked you to submit things that are overrated vs. underrated, and our head of the podcast went through all the submissions and gave her two cents. So, put your earbuds in and take a walk down Aberdeen, relaxing, giggling, and pondering while listening to this week's episode. With lots of love, AMUSED XOXO.

    S5 EP 12 - Sexy and Sober

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 55:37


    Hello Amused Listeners

    S5 EP 11 - Commerce vs Eng

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 21:05


    Welcome back, Amused listeners. I hope everybody is having a lovely week. This episode is the annual Commerce vs. Engineering debate episode, in honor of the Cure Classic hockey game. We asked Queen's students, which faculty they think is better. Lots of hot takes and lots of opinions. This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss ;) With much love, AMUSED.

    S5 EP 10 - Love and Sex- Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 52:58


    Hello, lovely listeners! We are bringing back the annual Love and Sex Article Interview Special. This week, we are interviewing two amazing writers who contributed to this year's Love and Sex Zine. You may hear a familiar voice interviewing Muse contributor Prabjot Chohan. And we have the amazing Aaliyah Mansuri back on this year's Love and Sex article as well! This is an episode you don't want to miss out on. Xoxo, Amused.

    S5 EP 9 - Love and Sex- Podcast Take Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 36:08


    Something is in the air, and no, it is not the smell of Pita Pit in the ARC; it is love! As you all know, Valentine's Day is slowly creeping around the corner, which means the Muse Love and Sex Zine will be out very soon. And since AMUSED loves all things love and sex ;), we decided to dedicate two episodes to this zine! For part 1, we had Muse's head photographer, Liv, and co-head of publishing, Reagan, take over this week's episode. So make sure to tune in to this week's episode. Mwah!

    S5 EP 8 - this is me before exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 18:03


    Hello, listeners! I hope everyone had a restful break and is now charged up for Semester 2 :) Amused is so excited to be back; we can't wait to share the episodes that we have in store. In today's episode, our host, Jaimie, will be talking about her fears, excitement, and overall thoughts and feelings before going on exchange. Tune in for some top-notch yapping. With much love, Amused.

    S5 EP 7 - Who Would Survive the Hunger Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 33:29


    Hi, Amused listeners! How's exam season treating you? After watching the newest Hunger Games movie, Olivia and I felt the need to discuss Hunger Games on this week's podcast episode. We apologize for not posting in a hot minute, but we're back! Make sure to listen to this week's episode while packing up for winter break. Mwah!

    S5 EP 6 - A Glimpse into the Future with the Kingston Psychic Marylin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 34:13


    Amused Listeners, don't miss out on this episode! Today, we had the incredible Marilyn Shannon, owner of Kingston Psychic, sharing insights into her business and psychic abilities. Jaimie even got a reading! So get ready to know the amused host on a whole new level. Huge thanks to Marylin for joining us!

    S5 EP 5 - Battle of the Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 26:52


    Queens love their bands, but there can only be one ultimate champion. So, we decided it was only fair to have Vogue and Muses' bands battle against each other. We are releasing a special AMUSED episode in which Carnelian and The Brightside will allow us to get to know them a bit better and ask them a few debate questions. Listen to the episode now!

    S5 EP 4 - It's supposed to be Fun Turning 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 23:12


    The dread of growing older, a crisis we have all experienced or a breakdown that you, as a listener, will, unfortunately, inevitably experience. But perhaps getting older isn't so bad after all? Let's discuss this with Olivia Bermingham, Amused's lovely podcast assistant. Is she excited about growing older, or does she yearn for her youth? Listen to the episode to find out!

    S5 EP 3 - Let's talk about sex with Jen Brunet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 41:29


    Ah yes, sex is something most people participate in. But it's still taboo to talk about. Here at Amused, we are here to break the stigma that sex is forbidden to talk about. Instead we sat down to discuss all things related to sex and relationships with Jen Brunet, a practicing sex therapist, social worker, and Queen's Alumna. Jen currently works at the Tri-Health Clinic in Kingston, Ontario. We hope you enjoy!

    S5 EP 2 - I'm not an octopus! Ft Alisa Bressler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 46:12


    Have you ever felt the pressure of being great as a student, partner, friend, child and person? I know that these pressures constantly take a toll on my mental health. So, in honour of Mental Health Week, we will discuss these topics and how they cause anxiety for both me and Alisa Bressler. Make sure to check in with yourself and take a break; you deserve it. Happy reading week, listeners. Much love, Amused xoxo.

    S5 EP 1 - To ghost or not to ghost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 47:39


    Welcome back, amused listeners! I'm so happy to be back for season 5 :) Get ready for even juicier episodes. Do you want to know every detail of my personal life and brain? This season, you will. But in this episode, we address the epidemic of ghosting. Have you ever been ghosted? Are you an avid ghoster? The big question is: to ghost or not to ghost? In this episode, Gabi Pal and Aidan Michaelov (and his roommates) give their two cents on the topic.

    S4 E12 - Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 11:54


    Hi Amused, unfortunately, a very sad day has come as it is the last episode of the school year. However, we have a special episode lined up for you where we have Maya, the podcast editor, and Jaimie, the head of podcast production, joining us to recap and discuss the entire year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who listened to us and supported us throughout the year. We also want to extend our gratitude to all our guests for their time and insights. We love you all, and we cannot wait to bring you season 5. As we head into exam season and summer, we wish you all the very best. Love, Amused.

    S4 E11 - Oh..so you didn't go to summer camp? ft Alexis Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 38:57


    Welcome back, Amused listeners! Today's episode will delve into the unique world of sleepover summer camps. For those fortunate enough to have attended one, you understand the unbreakable bond formed with your summer camp besties. This week's guest is with one of my close friend, @alexissfriedman, so join us as we discuss all things related to summer camp. Have a great long weekend

    S4 E11 - A conversation with @brendanboi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 28:22


    In today's episode, we have the privilege of conversing with @brendanboi about his unique journey of transitioning from a religious upbringing to university life. We kindly request our listeners to be aware that this episode may delve into sensitive topics that could potentially trigger some individuals. It is important to note that this episode does not represent MUSE's stance on religion, but rather serves as an open conversation about an individual's deeply personal experience.

    S4 E10 - Exchange 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 29:15


    Today, our very own podcast editor, Maya, is speaking to us from Edinburgh, Scotland, where she is on exchange for the semester! Maya is opening up about her exchange experience in an honest conversation about the challenges, the ways it has forced her to grow, the lessons she's learned and the beautiful moments she has experienced. This episode has some amazing lessons for those who are planning on going on an exchange or just for the everyday listener.

    S4 E9 - COMM vs ENG

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 20:37


    In honour of the Queen's Commerce VS Engineering game we have a very special episode. This week we're sitting down with the incoming eng prez @aidanshimizu and COMSOC's VP of student affairs @ethanwilliiams debating which program is really worthy of the win. You don't wanna miss this episode.

    S4 E8 - The Love and Sex talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 65:25


    Happy Valentine's Day Amused listeners!!!! In honour of our new love, sex and relationships zine that was released on Feb. 10th, this week we are diving into some of the featured articles and interviewing their amazing authors. We're talking all things relationships, discussing the stress of labels, the construct of virginity, and both the romantic and heartbreaking power that music holds. We hope you love it, and don't forget to check out the Zine! Make Sure to Check out their articles! Directionally (and romantically) Challenged - Katarina Bojic The 20 Year Old Virgin - Aaliyah Mansuri What Once Was: Reclaiming Music Post Break-Up - Paisia Warhaft

    S4 E7 - Queen's Declassified School Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 41:13


    Today is a very special Amused episode listener because we are talking about mental health with one of Queen's mental health counsellors, Amber McCart. For many students here at Queen's, mental health is a daily struggle that we, unfortunately, know all too well. Join me while I have the conversation about dealing with this struggle and how we students can develop techniques to better manage on those darker days.

    S4 E6 - Oh How I Love Being a Women!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 16:33


    Welcome back, amused listeners! We missed you, and we know you missed us. So bestie, let's chat about female friendships. Let's give into that feminine urge to talk about womanhood, specifically the beauty of a female friendship. On this episode, I had three of my closes female friends discuss this topic. I hope you enjoy it and until next time :)

    S4 E5 - Hot takes! Hot takes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 29:11


    Welcome back, Amused Listeners! This week Maya is going to be wrapping up the Amused semester by talking about some hot takes at Queen's. We asked on our Instagram story, and you gave some controversial answers, so we're going to dive into them. We hope you love it and have an incredible break! Also a special shout-out to liv for requesting this episode. See you next semester

    S4 E4 - The Amazing, Brilliant, Fantastic, Icon, Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 39:41


    Hello Amused listeners! This is an episode the team has been so excited for you guys to hear. Do you love Taylor Swift? The answer is obviously yes (which means you have great taste). This episode talks all things Swift with the one the only Professor Megan Burry. Professor Burry, teaches “Taylor Swift's Literary Legacy (Taylor's Version)” here at Queens. It was such an honour to talk to and have her on the podcast. Until Next Time Xoxo Amused

    S4 E3 - The Rise of Nepo Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 21:17


    Hi Hi ! Today we have the amazing Margot Dent on the podcast to discuss the topic of nepotism specifically nepo babies within the entertainment industry. This episode is based on an article that Margot wrote earlier this year, which will be linked below. Hope you love it mwah! (https://muse-magazine.com/lifestyle/the-rise-of-the-nepotism-kid)

    S4 E2 - Scary Stories in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 9:48


    Welcome back amused listeners! Today we have an extra special Halloween episode. Get ready to be spooked as our host Jaimie tells three chilling Halloween stories. Be sure to let us know which one was your fav and to come back for our next episode. Happy Halloween!!!!!!!

    S4 E1 - Get Ready For Season 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 2:01


    Hello everybody, and welcome back to the amused podcast. We are a podcast associated with MUSE Magazine, the most incredible creativity magazine on Queen's campus. This week we are introducing our fabulous team for the year. Jaimie is our podcast host, and most of you know her from last year. If not, you will love her! She is a second-year commerce student, and she has some amazing stuff planned. Maya is our podcast editor. She is a second-year film student and absolutely loves all things MUSE. Last but not least, Catherine is our head of podcast outreach this year. She is in first-year life science and she can't wait to get involved. We hope you guys love everything we have planned as much as we do!! P.S. get excited for a spooky Halloween special later this week!

    Title: S3 E9 - Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 26:37


    In this week's episode, we recap the year at Queen's. We go over some highlights (like Josh Richards at Stages) and the accomplishments MUSE achieved this year. While Claudia says goodbye to the podcast, we congratulate Jaimie on her new position as Podcast Production Manager for AMUSED next year. We hope we have amused you!

    Title: S3 E8 - The Double Standards Within The Music Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 26:52


    As it is the week of the Grammy's, we decided it would be the perfect time to release an episode discussing the music industry. Claudia, Jaimie and Online Director Kat (@katlidtke) refer to an old MUSE article written by Amy Newnham (@amyynewnham) while commenting on the double standards between the performances of male and female artists. The Super Bowl, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Kanye, Billie Eilish…all your favorites make an appearance on this week's episode! Check out Amy's article for more information on this controversial, yet relevant topic: https://www.muse-magazine.com/double-standards-in-the-music-industry-the-pressure-to-stay-relevant-as-a-female-artist/

    S3 E7 - Exploring ‘Celebrating Black': A Conversation with Jessica Somersall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 41:27


    One of our goals as a podcast was to create a safe place for conversation so Queen's students could share their input and personal connection to a topic they are passionate about. This week, we accomplished that in the way we dreamed about when AMUSED was just an idea on a page in @claudbeattie ‘s Notes app. Join our Editor in Chief, Megan Fanjoy, and Queen's alumni Jessica Somersall as they reflect on Jessica's piece in last year's Black History Month zine, Celebrating Black. Celebrating Black was created collaboratively by CARED, MUSE and QBAS. It is always available to read at: https://issuu.com/musemagazine/docs/bhm_zine_final_2

    S3 E6 - Hookup Culture @ Queen's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 34:59


    On this post-Valentine's Day episode, AMUSED closes off the Sex, Sexual Health and Relationships week with a conversation about hookup culture at Queen's. @stephcrimi and her housemate @reilly.kennedy chat with Claudia about what has changed in the dating world for students after COVID. Tune in to hear three washed up 4th year students reminisce on their own experiences, ponder what is to come post graduation and what it is actually like to meet people online in a small university town.

    S3 E5 - Exchange 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 30:18


    This week, Claudia and Jaimie ask fourth-year commerce student Cléa Pariseau (@cleabeans) about her experience with the Queen's exchange program. Although it may have been an enriching french girl fantasy 90% of the time, Cléa gives some tips and tricks on how to handle the discomfort and stress of the last 10%. Tune in on Apple Music or Spotify to hear what she has to say!

    S3 E4 - Unpopular Opinions @ Queen's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 30:49


    We asked, and you answered! Before the holidays, the MUSE Podcast team asked Queen's students to share their most outrageous unpopular opinions. In this episode, Jaimie, Claudia and special guest, Laura Cohen, debate on some of the highlights. The conversation explores everything from interesting food combinations (watermelon and sriracha?) to controversial celebrities (do you support Olivia Jade?). Episode 4 will bring you a few laughs and force you to reflect on your own “hot takes”. Enjoy!

    S3 E3 - What's Up, Doc?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 33:15


    A very insightful conversation with MUSE Online Contributor Liz Gonzalez on the possibility of misogyny within the medical system. This episode aims to dig deeper into Liz's article, Where Misogyny and Medicine Intersect, in which we hear more about her inspiration behind the piece (published on November 9th). We discuss the reality of the situation through sharing personal stories, examples on social media and brainstorming a possible solution to recover from this sort of bias. We hope you find this episode as eye-opening as we did! Happy listening and check out this link to read Liz's piece: https://www.muse-magazine.com/where-medicine-and-misogyny-intersect/

    S3 E2- So...What's Your Sign?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 29:39


    Although she claims she is not an expert, MUSE's very own Maya Kotso walks us through an eye-opening, spiritual discussion on astrology, crystals and manifesting. We share personal stories, opinions and our hot-takes about all things zodiac. You don't have to be a true believer to learn something new from this episode, we promise. Happy listening and don't forget to check out Maya's homemade crystal jewelry business @ladylovemecrystals.

    S3 E1 - New and Improved

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 6:47


    It's finally here! Season 3 of the MUSE Magazine podcast, featuring a new title: AMUSED. Our mission is to create a safe place for conversation. We open up the floor for Queen's students to share their input and personal connection with a topic they are passionate about. Enjoy this brief introduction episode with the Podcast Team, Claudia and Jaimie, and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with our biweekly episodes, posted every Wednesday.

    MUSE Magazine - S2 E6 - On Saying Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 28:49


    In our final episode of our sophomore season, EIC Jane Bradshaw and Online Director Trish Rooney talk about leaving Queen's early, our favourite memories, and how to say goodbye. Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

    Muse Magazine - S2 E5 - The Best of Bad Hook-Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 12:15


    In this episode, Jane, Trish and Claudia read your submissions about your worst hook-ups. From bad dirty talk to bad after-sex, we cover it all. Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

    MUSE Magazine - S2 E4 - Lizzo, Jillian Michaels, and Body Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 25:13


    In this episode of the MUSE Pod, EIC Jane, Online Director Trish, and Online Intern Claudia talk about Jillian Michaels commenting on Lizzo's body, body positivity and its connection to health and wellness, and our relationship to our bodies as students. Want resources? We got em! She's All Fat Pod Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison Youtubers Sierra Schultzzie and Carrie Dayton Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

    MUSE Magazine - S2 E3 - Bad Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 23:23


    In this episode, Editor in Chief Jane, Online Director Trish, and Online Intern Claudia read some of our favourite responses from our crowdsource asking you: what's your worst habit? follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

    MUSE Magazine - S2 E2 - Time Capsule

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 22:43


    In this special episode, EIC Jane and Online Director Trish meet up with two of the founders of MUSE, Zahra and Cherie, to talk about how it started, their best memories, and where we think MUSE will be in 2029. insta: @musexqueens twitter: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

    MUSE Magazine - S2 E1 - The Rise of VSCO Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 28:11


    In our FIRST episode of our sophomore season, Editor in Chief Jane Bradshaw, Online Director Trish Rooney and Online Intern Claudia Beattie discuss the newest trend on campus and our social media feeds: VSCO Girls. What are they, who can be one, and how has influencer culture changed? follow us on insta: @musexqueens muse-magazine.com

    MUSE Magazine - S1 E6 - Frosh vs Fourth Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 29:29


    In our final episode of the 2019/2020 school year, we sit down with outgoing EIC and soon to be Queen's grad, Lucie, and our current first year business intern, Savie, to chat about their experience at Queen's.

    MUSE Magazine - S1 E5 - 36 Questions to Fall in Love w/ The Quinlan's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 17:35


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