Not So Whimsical

Good evening, friends.  It's me, Micòli.  If you know anything about me and my Taurus/Cancer/Scorpio energy, you know I don't like not being prepared. But my friend, Annika, *implied* that she missed my bedtime stories. I had to abide. I recorded this about an hour ago, and here it is.  If you're feeling a little blue and slightly on the insomniac side of things, this might be for you.     Mwah,  Micòli

Hallo Theydies and Gentlethems! Die letzten Monate waren ziemlich schwer für mein kleines Herz, aber als ich vor fast zwei Wochen meinen 25. Geburtstag feierte, fiel mir auf, dass dieses verkackte Jahr wahrscheinlich das beste Jahr meines Lebens war/ist.  Ich freu mich sehr, wieder da zu sein.  Nun zu den wichtigen Dingen: Yes, die Folge ist auf Deutsch. Ich fühl mich ganz schwummrig. Aber passend zu meiner wundervollen Gästin und ihrer wundervollen Berufung, habe ich mich ins unangenehme Planschbecken getraut und auf Not So Whimsical Deutsch gesprochen. Es gibt noch eine deutsche Folge im Backlog, also bin ich mal gespannt auf euer Feedback!  Ich will euch hier nicht zu viel von Anna erzählen, das wär ja super kontraproduktiv. Aber, ich kann euch sagen, dass ich sie sehr liebe. Sie ist mein Star und sie hat ein gigantisches Herz und sie ist so wundervoll und liebt Humana Boxen und sie freut sich über Dinge wie kein.e andere.r und lustig findet sie mich auch und hab ich schon erwähnt, wie sehr ich sie liebe?  Viel Spaß beim Reinhören, ich schicke euch mindestens 1 Bussi.        

Trigger Warning: Violence, Murder, CannibalismYoohoo, it's Micòli,Today, we have another friend from the Dirty Activist Group (still pending) joining us. She's fun, she's fresh, she's smort. For some reason, every time I said "Jim Jarmush", the microphone decided to get angry.But, because Mariette is such a fan of "authentic speaking" (aka , stuttering, tripping over your tongue and "sorry, what?"), I decided to keep some of the little trips and slips in there. Also, because we're extra lucky today, she graces us with the gruesome story of Armin Meiwes, the Cannibal of Rotenburg. I love you, I miss you, I wanna kiss you. Mwah

Hi friends, I met Katie during an Evening With Dirty Activists (trademark pending). They noticed my twitch as gendered language was used, I noticed their pretty eyes when they asked me which pronouns I use. Was it love at first twitch? Sure. Katie is a badass superstar with the loveliest voice and accent (I may or may not have drooled a couple of times while editing this episode), and y'all should send them a shit-ton of love. And me, if you have some left. I may also go out on a limb here and say that they're the funniest guest I've ever had. We also left you a couple of film recommendations, so like, you're welcome. I love you, I miss you, I wanna kiss you. Mwah  

TW: Sexual AssaultHi Corony Ponies! Today's guest is Flo; a smart dude who's started to grow on me as a friend. Flo spent some time in the incel universe for investigative purposes, and since I'm weirdly obsessed with the movement, I tried to investigate his investigative investigation. I think our dynamic mostly consists of me getting angry and him saying that he appreciates our friendship. Even though we clash a lot on our opposing views, I think it's important to remember that ideas and opinions are not static, and can only be contested and challenged through exchange. So, I think it's safe to say he'll be a radical feminist by June. Stay tuned and many virtual kisses, Micòl

Hi Corony Ponies! We're finally back with an irl-episode! Well, were. The numbers in Austria are rising, so we made this happen just before this second lockdown. Today's guest is Hadri, our French-Mexican (Mexican-French) friend from high-school! And middle-school. And elementary school. And in my case, even pre-school. Oh, the things we did as 5-year-olds.Anyway! Between my short temper, Vivi's love for the world, and Hadri's mediative feel, we ended up with a lukewarm debate about cultural appropriation, Columbus, and being "misraced". Mis- what? Listen to the episode, friend. Many masked kisses from me to you, Micòl    

This is the story of three friends ending up in a bathtub at a party. It's a great story. Mwah

Hallo coronies! It's me. Coming to you with lovely Flora. The only person who managed to make me feel this flustered during a recording. And also, the way we met is a great story. You should listen in. Stay safe and sane, and just throw ginger into every meal and drink because it's really good for you. And cal your family members! And call me! I'm great to talk to. Also also, Mathieu, Vivi and I are doing a livestream over on the @notsowhimsical Instagram account, so send us your questions to contactmicol@gmail.com!Lots of virtual mwah-mwahs from us at Not So Whimsical to you! 

Listen to us discuss the controversial Erika Lust, demisexuality, and the fact that Stefano is weird.You can follow him on Instagram as @el_reddaio , and me, Micòl, at @notsowhimsical for podcast updates and @micolmasliah for Micòl updates.  Mwah, mwah

DISCLAIMER: We are in no way experts on anything discussed in this episode. Except for love. I'm an expert in loving these two very much.  

Hi, it's me. The first season  of Not so Whimsical was an absolute rollercoaster, whirlwind [add term, please], and I loved every second of it. After going on an un-announced hiatus, I'm back, baby! And joined by my lovely friends, Mathieu and Vivi. We put a lot of time, effort, and love into this, and we hope you enjoy the second season as much as we love making it. Mwah, mwah, Micòl

Friends, I'm back. Where was I, you ask? Right here, having a really hard time leaving the house. These things happen sometimes. I find it so important to create the best, non-half assed stuff - which is why I decided to take it easy and come back once this feels good again. I feel awesome because RASPUTIN!!!!! Abigail did such an amazing job with her presentation, and I'm so thankful she agreed to recording this episode with me. Some weird stuff happened that day: lots of creaking (we didn't do all of it, I swear!), weird bits of audio that were unusable, and so many interruptions... I blame it on him. Anyway, this episode concludes Season 1 of Not So Whimsical! I'm already working on another very exciting project, and I can't wait to announce what's coming! Smell you soon and mwah, mwah

Hi frans! II had to make some major cuts in the episode, due to a total vibe killer.But apart from that, Nathalie and I dish on our amateur knowledge of zodiac signs, and end up with the realization that we're all different (WHAAA?), and that each sign has lots of love. Even Libras. Tune in to enjoy our angelical voices and learn a thing or two!  Mwah, mwah

I've known Annemarie for a while now. And I've grown very fond of her, to the surprise of many! Our differences connect us, our love for each other has bonded us for life. Friendships are difficult and a lot of work... But I wish all of you to find the Annemarie to your Micòl.  Mwa, mwah

Sarah and I used to go to kindergarden together... She was like, my favourite. After not seeing each other for about 20 years, here we are! Sarah is, by far, one of the most special people I've ever met: She has this AMAZING laugh, a deep sense of self-awareness, and a drive for greatness. I don't think I've ever laughed this much during an episode. Airing this episode has been an up and down of emotions, a lot of discussing, and even more Karen-ing. And bleeping. It's crazy to me how two people who haven't seen each other in such a long time can still find this connection. Smell you next week! Mwah, mwah

Today's episode features the lovely, the strong, the witty Dorothea! After losing touch in Grammar School, we found each other again through our shared love for linguistics... And didn't see each other for another three years. But now we're here, yay! However, I must inform you that we might have resurrected the odd Siberian monk who was an advisor to the Romanoffs (I've decided to not say his name out loud for a while, until he calms down) - there was some highly disturbing background noise that I had to remove... Also, it was really hot when we recorded, so I left my windows open. Boohoo, I'm being followed by Rasputin's ghost, I have other things to worry about. Enjoy the episode!Mwah, mwah 

On this episode, Vivi and I really get into the label stuff. What starts out as a "is that the righ term", and "ugh, society", flows into a debate of how important labels are. I'm typing this from my phone, as I'm about to get on a plane, but I'm really proud of this one. Enjoy the episode, and see y'all on the Instagram! (@notsowhimsical)Mwah, mwah

My wonderful friend, Mathieu, joins us for a deep-dive into Internet culture, a bit of a linguistic tangent, and his first experience with nailpolish. Boy, are we quaking. Did I use that correctly? Matheu is also a scientist, which gives him major coolness points, and a love for all things that make no sense to me. He briefly mentioned that his waterproof headphones worked well, but I shall get to the bottom of this, and report back to you. Mwah, mwah

This is a toughie. My beautiful, badass friend Tatiana blesses us with her presence in this episode. Putting this out is extremely hard and scary, but I hope that it'll help at least one little person who has ever felt alone in this world. Thank you so much for listening, and feel free to reach out if you ever feel "a kind of way", as we like to say. Mwah, mwah

Babies are awesome. They're teeny tiny, resilient humans. Did you know that the soft spot on their heads takes FOREVER to close? Did you know that you will probably poop while giving birth? Did you know that there's a *spinal* versus a *total* C-section? Yeah, me neither.On this episode of NSW my friend Mia shares her experience of bringing a baby into the world, expectations vs. reality of motherhood, and the stuff no one else likes to talk about.  

Hi frans, welcome to Not So Whimsical. The podcast about people in their unfiltered and beautiful ways. Including me.This episode features my sister, Alix, a 14-year old milleniall straight out of the millenials book. Tune in to listen to us rant about likes, comments, and the Stranger Things finale. Spoilers ahead, by the way. Find me on the Instagram as @micolmasliah Mwah, mwah