The Ever-Confusing Concept of Being an "American"

Why Certain Cities Make You Feel Socially Insane

CLASH: SOCIAL ETIQUETTE. Today we're chatting about the strange phenomenon of not understanding the social norms of a new city – whether that means inadvertently offending someone, or (in Gabby's case) being unintentionally offended yourself (we're looking at you: LA residents!!) Why are certain social quirks and behaviors tolerated in one city, and judged and shunned in another?? Why is it OK to flash your wealth in Miami? Brag about your success in NYC? Social climb sans pretence in LA? Throw around your cultural weight in Paris? And what do these social norms have to do with the root value system of that city? Lots of social clashes ahead! Plus - the angsty act of dressing in your 30s, and why dating apps have become even more unhinged (heh).

Culture (Clash) Catch-Up

CLASH: FYPS & FLIRTING. This week, we're longggg overdue for a true culture catch-up, and we’re all over the place in the best way possible. We break down everything from the recent reality TV dramz to the results of the French mayoral election (more trees!) and the evolving hype around Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel era. We also introduce two brand-new segments: “Clash of the FYPs,” where our algorithms go head-to-head, and “Clash of the Week,” where we debate the moments that have us spiraling (for better or worse).

Are We Actually Late Bloomers? - GUEST EP: Sophie Ragir (coach, podcaster, writer)

CLASH: THE MYTH OF “BEING LATE.” We’re joined by the brilliant podcaster Sophie Ragir, host of our new favorite podcast Late to the Party, to unpack what it really means to be a “late bloomer.” From the moments we realized we weren’t on the “expected” timeline, to how moving between both physical and social cultures shapes when (and if) we feel behind, to the unspoken pressure we often feel to arrive ~à l'heure~- and the power that comes from rebelling against it(!!) We tackle topics like creativity (what IS it, actually), the absolute misery of confidently sharing your work, and why - if all of us are "late bloomers"- maybe none of us are?? * Check out Sophie's podcast, Late to the Party on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@latetothepartywithsophieragir] // Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3ak9ZcrFEiaUfO2CWFtmXD?si=118c997180fa4b57&nd=1&dlsi=98ce3df9b51e4167] // Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-sophie-ragir/id1877756539] * Read Sophie's Substack, Permission Slip [https://sophieragir.substack.com/] here * Or find her on IG! @sophieragir [https://www.instagram.com/sophragir/]

Can You Use the Stars to Navigate Life's Biggest Clashes? - GUEST EP: Ciera Autumn (Certified Astrologer & Tarot Master)

CLASH: CAN THE STARS SAVE US FROM OURSELVES? This week we sit down with certified astrologer and tarot master Ciera Autumn to ask SO MANY QUESTIONS. We tackle Astrology 101 (birth charts! rising signs! why you are the way you are!!), touch on the transatlantic clash between how the U.S. versus France treats astrology, and dig into how you can actually use astrology to navigate life’s bigger clashes — like change, identity crises, career pivots and relationship catastrophes. We straddle the line between science and spirituality, ask why some people ride the wave of chaos while others (ahem, Gabby) absolutely white-knuckle it, get the useful explanation of Mercury retrograde we’ve ever heard (no, it’s not just about your ex texting you) (but it's also a little bit about your ex texting you!!) • Listen to Ciera's podcast, The Stars Made Me Do It, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vul1u7O6MdGE0Be0bpILp [https://open.spotify.com/show/6vul1u7O6MdGE0Be0bpILp] • Get in touch with Ciera for a reading, here: https://cieraautumn.com/ [https://cieraautumn.com/]

The Ever-Confusing Concept of Being an "American"

CLASH: THE CHANGING NOTION OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN "AMERICAN". Today we dissect what the heck being an "American" even means — starting allll the way back at pre-pubescence. From Dani's early days idolizing various aspects of American culture with one foot in and one foot out, to Gabby's lame a** midwestern ignorance, we chat about our evolving perceptions, and embodiments, of "Americanness". What kinds of clashes did key cultural events, crises, and international immigrations spark? And how did moving to Paris turn us into unsolicited ambassadors of a country we barely understand ourselves? Don't worry - we absolutely spend half the podcast discussing Bad Bunny.