Question By Question with Karen Bauer

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On the bi-weekly podcast Question By Question, Karen Bauer has a candid conversation with a special guest on a topic of interest. Karen and the guest will have thought of questions to ask each other prior to the episode that will then be infused for the first time into the conversation. These episodes explore race, relationships, travel, and a whole lot more!

Karen Bauer


    • Oct 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Question By Question with Karen Bauer

    Society's Obsession with True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 61:18


    In this episode, Karen and Sirianna discuss the rise of true crime as a genre, as well as their own relationship to true crime and the problems associated with society's obsession with true crime. Content Warning: Sexual assault and other forms of violence are discussed in this episode. Please listen with caution. Theme Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us on Instagram and Tik Tok @2m2lpod Racism and homophobia enabled Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes Why Are Some Women Sexually Attracted to Serial Killers? Women Who Love Serial Killers Share This Common Trait, According to a Crime Writer The Bloody History of the True Crime Genre Law & Order: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Karen Bought a House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 79:58


    In this episode, Karen breaks down her experiences buying a house! She talks about how she and her partner knew they were ready, the search process, and all the financial numbers involved in it. She also discusses the gentrification and colonial aspects of the home buying process, and how to reconcile owning property on indigenous land. History of race and property in Minneapolis Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Deep Dive Into Disney Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 41:54


    We're back, y'all! Super sorry for ghosting you for a bit, but we are back with a brand new episode about DISNEY ADULTS! For this episode, we tried a new format, where one of us did research on a topic beforehand and spoke to the other about it. We also incorporated an interview with Karen's college friend, Audrey, to discuss her experiences with Disney. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more very SOON. Fact-Checking the Age-Old Rumors of Walt Disney's Dark Side Walt the Quasi-Nazi: The Fascist History of Disney is Still Influencing American Life Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Estranged From Your Family: Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 25:49


    This is part two of a two-part series where Karen facilitates a conversation with Sirianna and their special guest, Janet Bauer, about their experiences being no contact/ estranged from the family that raised them. Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Estranged From Your Family: Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 54:49


    This is part one of a two-part series where Karen facilitates a conversation with Sirianna and their special guest, Janet Bauer, about their experiences being no contact/ estranged from the family that raised them. DISCLAIMER: This episode mentions abuse, addiction, suicide, and eating disorders. Please listen with care. Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Overmedicated and Misdiagnosed: Sirianna's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 47:21


    In this episode, Sirianna tells the story about her experiences being overly- medicated and misdiagnosed as a child. This episode is the second part of a two-part series where Karen and Sirianna discuss the racial implications and lasting effects of these childhood experiences, as well as their current relationships with medication and medical providers. Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod Articles about topic: Over-Medication of Psychotropic Drugs & African-American Girls in Foster Care New Study Shows U.S. Government Fails to Oversee Treatment of Foster Children With Mind-Altering Drugs Over-medicated and underserved --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Overmedicated and Misdiagnosed: Karen's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 44:17


    In this episode, Karen tells the story about her experiences being overly-medicated and misdiagnosed as a child. This episode is the first part of a two-part series where Karen and Sirianna discuss the racial implications and lasting effects of these childhood experiences, as well as their current relationships with medication. Theme song:Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod Articles about topic: Over-Medication of Psychotropic Drugs & African-American Girls in Foster Care New Study Shows U.S. Government Fails to Oversee Treatment of Foster Children With Mind-Altering Drugs Over-medicated and underserved --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Being a White Social Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 45:37


    In this episode, Karen and Sirianna have their first guest, Nick Utter, join them to discuss Nick's journey in becoming a social worker. This episode touches on confronting whiteness and white saviorism, deconstructing spaces built on white supremacy, and a lot of other important topics as they intersect with the field of social work. Disclaimer: This episode makes mention of suicide- please listen with caution. Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod Book mentioned: The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Existing in White Spaces as Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 45:00


    In a nod to the first ever episode Karen and Sirianna recorded together about growing up in white spaces, this episode revisits the topic. Instead of discussing the effects of being in white spaces as children, Karen and Sirianna reflect on navigating and existing within white spaces as adults. Growing up in white spaces episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BRHYWzsa75C4FggukGMvu?si=7686172facf54e37 Theme song: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Introducing…Two Much Two Loud!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 22:20


    Welcome to Two Much Two Loud's very first episode! In this episode Karen and Sirianna discuss how they know each other, the meaning behind their podcast name, and what people can expect from this brand new podcast. Theme song music: Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay Keep up with us: instagram.com/2m2lpod

    15. Weddings are SO expensive and wasteful

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 72:45


    Hello hello, welcome back to the pod... so sorry for being absent for a million years, life has been really hectic and emotional for me lately. BUT I'm back with a light-hearted episode with my resident guest, John, and we are talking all about our wedding/ how dang expensive and wasteful the wedding industry can be. We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know if you want more wedding talk and/or possibly a separate podcast all together about finances and budgeting?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Jamie Wolfer tipping video: https://youtu.be/Wkzj9zo_wUw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    14. Transracial and International Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 87:48


    In this episode Karen is joined by two of her friends from high school, Sirianna and Eric, to discuss transracial and international adoption. The three talk about their adoption stories, their journeys to discussing their adoptions openly, and their evolving feelings towards their own adoptions and the industry of adoption. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sirianna's email:siriannaarathi@gmail.com Eric's email:erictbaer@gmail.com PBS episode on The Orphan Myth: https://www.pbs.org/to-the-contrary/watch/5807 Information on the Hague Convention: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Adoption-Process/understanding-the-hague-convention.html Code Switch article on Korean adoption: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/09/09/346851939/in-korea-adoptees-fight-to-change-culture-that-sent-them-overseas --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    13. 1 Year Reflection + Exciting Life Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 33:02


    In this episode, Karen recaps what she has learned from having a podcast for a year- the good and the bad. She also tells the people about some big updates happening in her life involving moths (ew), a wedding (aw) and moving (wee). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

    12. What it Means to be an Asshole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 58:43


    In this episode, Cool Mom Janet™ is back (and in person!!) with Karen to spice things up and read through Am I The Asshole (AITA) Reddit posts. The two read stories that involve poop (a reoccurring theme!), kidnapping cats, bossy husbands, potential murder (??), and a whole lot more! Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ AITA: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    11. What it Means to Talk About Money with you Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 59:27


    In this episode, Karen and her fiancé, John, discuss their relationships with money, their personal debts, their greatest and worst financial purchases thus far, and much more! Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Aja Dang’s financial journey playlist Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    10. What it Means to Burnout (And Practice Self Care)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 50:26


    In this solo episode, Karen chats about her experiences with burnout and dives into some important things she learned in therapy that helped her drastically shift her mindset regarding how to best take care of herself. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    9. What it Means to Date in your 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 59:38


    In this episode, Karen has a conversation with her good friend Kyla about their dating experiences. Both talk about the differences between dating online and meeting someone in person, experiences with street harassment, what it means to have dating preferences, and their worst and best dating stories. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Kyla’s Tik Tok: @kylathekook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    8. What it Means to Grow Up in Predominantly White Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 58:54


    In this episode, Karen talks with her friend Sirianna about their experiences as BIPOC women being raised in white families, living in predominantly white neighborhoods, and attending predominantly white schools. Join them as they discuss how these experiences shaped their identities. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    7. What it Means to Have Black Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 66:22


    In this episode, Karen talks with her friend Mikala about their hair journeys as Black women. Within their conversation they talk about the natural hair movement among the Black community, Black hair being inherently political, “good versus bad hair”, and a lot more! Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    6. What it Means to be Haunted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 59:53


    In this ~spooky~ episode, Karen talks with her friend Kayla about a supernatural experience they had together, as well as their beliefs in other-worldy things. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Article on the use of white sage: https://www.bustle.com/p/is-burning-sage-cultural-appropriation-heres-how-to-smoke-cleanse-in-sensitive-ways-18208360 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5. What it Means to Travel Abroad While Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 33:55


    In this episode, Karen talks to her friend Nate about their different experiences traveling and living abroad while Black. Within their conversation they discuss topics like tokenization, American privilege, teaching others about being Black, and a lot more! -- Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appa.w.chopper/

    4. What It Means to Travel During COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 52:19


    Karen changes things up with this solo episode and discusses her journey back to the United States from Ecuador during the beginning of the global pandemic. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Book mentioned during highlights of the week: https://www.workman.com/products/the-book-of-delights --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    3. What it Means to Raise Black Girls as a White Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 45:31


    In this episode, Karen talks to her mom about the critical responsibilities that come with raising black girls as a white woman. Karen and her mom also dive into discussions of respectability politics, microaggressions, white saviorism, and more. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ Book mentioned in beginning: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250112576 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2. What it Means to Date a Black Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 40:22


    In this episode, Karen and her boyfriend John discuss what it means to be in an interracial relationship and specifically what it means for John, a white man, to be dating a black woman. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    1. Welcome to Question By Question!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 12:24


    Welcome to the first episode of Question By Question with Karen Bauer! In this episode, Karen tells us a little bit about herself and how the idea of this podcast came about. She also teases some future episodes to look forward to. Music: VHS Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qbqpod/

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