In this podcast with only one Practicing Gay, Annika and Olivia will dive into a new topic weekly, sharing their experiences and reflecting on their relationship as college roommates and best friends.
Annika and Olivia are back, back, back again with another episode of VERSUS (*pew, pew, pew, pew*), this time following an entire vacation theme! They talk about warm destinations vs. cold destinations, indoor attractions vs. outdoor explorations, and the best holidays for travel! Tune in to know why Annika is now planning on learning Swedish, why Olivia's friends call her "The Grinch", and their ideas for shows that can now replace Keeping Up With the Kardashians! There are some highly controversial opinions in this one, so you won't want to miss it!
Annika and Olivia are joined by a very special guest on today's podcast-- Olivia's sister Mallory! Join us to discuss sibling relationships, growing up with wild imaginations, and sharing special moments on the bathroom floor (cue that MUNA song "Crying on the Bathroom Floor"... No? You don't know that one? Ugh why does no one get my obscure queer references?!). Anyways, tune in to hear about why Annika hates men (besides the whole gay thing), Olivia's new-found interest in The Rock's tequila company, and how service dogs save the day!
~TW: mild discussion of violence against LGBTQIA+ people~ Annika and Olivia promised it, and they're delivering! It's Umbrella Academy, Part 2! (kind of) Listen in as the girls discuss the UA soundtrack and the boundary between good and evil in the characters, before getting into a heated discussion about LGBTQIA+ rights based around Ellen Page's "Gaycation". All that, plus Annika's bathroom dilemma, Olivia's deliberation on proper aunt names, and how Annika tried to convert her fellow counselors to "gayism" when she worked at a Christian summer camp. **TUA SPOILERS AHEAD**
Annika and Olivia go all in for a discussion about The Umbrella Academy season 2, revealing which character(s) they are most like; pointing out their favorite scenes, lines, and relationships of the season; debating the nuances of time travel and its effect on the present; predicting what's to come in the third season; and so much more! Tune in for all that, plus Annika's exciting life updates on problems from episodes past, Olivia's debate about straws, and their joint plan for saving the US Postal Service via blender (it'll make sense when you listen, I promise). I heard a rumor that you clicked play right now! **TUA SEASON 2 SPOILERS AHEAD**
It's another episode of VERSUS (*pew, pew, pew, pew*), and Annika and Olivia are debating two very important topics: chocolate vs. vanilla, and vampires vs. werewolves. Plus, lots of talk about Annika's new favorite TV show (and why it's her new favorite), Olivia's relationship revelations, and the only breakfast hack you will ever need. You absolutely won't want to miss it!
Annika and Olivia are joined by Olivia's fiancé, Andrew, in this discussion about long-term relationships and how to work through issues like long-distance and communication. Tune in to hear how this middle school "relationship" turned into a capital R Relationship that's ending in marriage (!!!), what Olivia and Andrew's first impressions of each other were, and Annika ask questions specifically to Andrew to make sure he actually talks at some point on this podcast!
Annika and Olivia talk all things reading, writing, and arithma... just kidding there's no math in this podcast. But they do talk about their favorite books from their childhoods, the stories they've written in the past, the art and media they're most inspired by, and the stories they want to tell in the future. Listen in to learn all about Annika's anxiety about doing the right thing, Olivia's thoughts about Game of Thrones, and their differences of opinion on The Princess Diaries 2 movie!
Annika and Olivia discuss everything spooky, whoops, I mean spoopy in this super-natural episode, discussing everything from ghosts to the Bermuda Triangle and everything in between. Tune in to hear about Annika's coffee tragedy, Olivia's spooky childhood experience (it was low-key a spirit), and the proposed theory that our earthly human race is actually just an alien experiment. Annika and Olivia are cooking up a spoopy stew on this tenth episode (omg double digits), and you'll definitely want to get a taste!
Annika and Olivia start out with the fullest intentions of making this another episode of VERSUS, debating coffee vs. tea and waking up early vs. staying up late, but it quickly evolves into a conversation about all the things that should not be debated (*cough* human rights *cough*). Tune in to hear how Annika stayed up for three days straight one time, Olivia's advice about major life events, and what consent really means. You don't want to miss it!
In this final Pride Month episode, Annika and Olivia are joined by Morgan, Annika's ex-boyfriend and current best friend, to talk about her coming out story and how their relationship helped her come to terms with her identity. Listen in for the tragic story of lesbian phone death, Morgan's childhood secret, and Olivia's trials and tribulations at wilderness camp, as well as so much more! And never forget to take pride in who you are, and recognize all the people along the way that helped you to become everything that you are today.
Annika and Olivia take a trip to Sidebar Nation while trying to talk about their relationship to and history with food, Annika's experience growing up vegetarian, and their top favorite food dishes ever. Tune in for a mouth-watering journey with pit stops at the doctor's office, the anatomy classroom, basket weaving class, band rehearsal, and so much more!
Annika and Olivia have a long Ketchup and Mustard after taking a week off from recordings, then strut over to the library to "read" some of the queens from RuPaul's drag race. Tune in to hear the rest of The Egg Song, Olivia's Exciting (with a capital "E"!) news, and the Tea (with a capital "T"!) on all of their favorite Drag Queens. Now Sissy That Walk!!
On this first episode of VERSUS, Annika and Olivia debate the simple things in life, cats vs. dogs and cake vs. pie. And somewhere along the way, there's a discussion about eyebrows, some nerding out about Shakespeare, and a full-on hilarious serenade. Tune in!
Annika and Olivia are joined by their senior year roommate Natalie, and the three of them continue recounting all the shenanigans they got up to while living together. Listen in to find out how the three discovered their collective favorite musical artist, how Natalie and Annika both dealt with break-ups in very opposite ways, and who is most likely to get a face tattoo.
Annika shares her thoughts on and experiences with women's soccer, and Olivia helps her get sidetracked by frustrations with the Equal Pay lawsuit and gender equality. In the end, they're left with a team of pizza toppings, many revelations about the Soccer Gays™, and an abundance of laughter.
Olivia shares her favorite stories about murder and Annika chimes in with witty commentary when necessary. You won't want to miss this gasp-worthy episode! *Trigger Warning*: Graphic descriptions of violence.
Annika and Olivia recount the story of how they met and make each other laugh as they trade memories of their friendship so far. Tune in you "sexy little rubix cubes" and laugh along with us!
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