Better When Awkward

24/06/2022

This isn’t the first time we’ve faced fascism, and it won’t be the last.

“As Sunshine Smith remarked in 1990, forming self-help medical groups and abortion infrastructure in the Bay Area ‘has, in very concrete ways, made our struggle against the anti-abortion group Operation “Rescue” and the “Supreme” Court stronger and more effective. We have learned that if the time comes, we can and will do home abortions. We are becoming physically aware of the invasion the government is conducting into our bodies. We are now able to repulse the state from our uteri because we are gaining the knowledge that enables us to control our own bodies.’”

A historical look at how anarchists in the 1990s mobilized against attacks on reproductive freedom and autonomy by taking direct action and building autonomous infrastructure. By Spencer Beswick As the Supreme Court prepares to reverse Roe v. Wade under a Democratic president, house, and senate, it....

16/10/2021

WE’RE BACK BABY!! 😎 We’re starting off season 2 in the middle of spooky month with a conspiracy theory episode!

Listen as Dani tries to guess which theories Jasmine believes (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3p6oSt6)!

Which ones do YOU believe?! 🤔

20/08/2021

Did you hear?? We’re doing seasons! And we released 2 episodes yesterday to finish off season 1! Woohoo! 🤪

Take a listen to us reflect on season 1 of BWA & on creating a podcast together. Thanks for joining us on this fun ride! 😆

Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3kfj4tl

19/08/2021

All our self-care tips, tricks, & signals tied up into one episode! Take a listen to hear some unique questions and answers on how we take time for ourselves 😌

Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3syzNva 🦻👂

21/07/2021

Dani and Jasmine talk about some of their (mostly Jasmine’s) bad video ideas. From building a LEGO house to colonics, they cover a wide (and weird) range of ideas.

Take a listen to learn more about the weird and strange ideas that pop into our heads (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3eK05F8). After all, everything is content!

Let us know some of your weird video ideas down below! 👇😆

07/07/2021

We’re talking solo trip experiences in this episode! Jasmine tells us about her solo trip to Europe, while Dani shares her little taste of solo travel.

We also talk about staying is hostels, van life, and our top places to-visit.

(Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3dQPeZy)

Where do you want to solo travel to?? Let us know down below! 👇😄

23/06/2021

We’re back after our month-long hiatus with an episode we’ve been excited about for a while now!

It’s another fan girl episode, and this time we’re fan-girling over Twenty One Pilots!

Take a listen as we discuss the band, the albums, and all of the lore. We hope you’re as mind-blown by some of these realizations as we were 🤯😆

Let us know your favorite TØP album/song below! 👇😄

26/05/2021

Jasmine & Dani play a Reddit game! Jasmine found some unpopular opinions on Reddit and defends one side of the opinion, while Dani tries to guess Jasmine’s actual stance.

The two discuss butt pieces of bread, shower temperatures, capes, Funko Pops, and children cleaning up after their damn selves!

Take a listen (here: https://spoti.fi/3vrjrVQ) & share YOUR unpopular opinion below! 👇😄

11/05/2021

A little taste of our MOTHER’S DAY episode. We had our moms on to ask them questions like our moms’ favorite memories of us together, which of their traits they see in us, what annoys them about us most, and their opinions on us starting a podcast.

Take a listen & share with YOUR mom! (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3uIcXlj)

29/04/2021

Our second episode is out now! We discuss what draws us to the series, character relationships, & fun questions about , shops, and more of our favs (candy, creature, spell, professor, & more!)

Of course, we also talk about the stereotypes of our houses: & . (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3aT6EDo)

Take a listen & let us know your answers to some of our questions below! 👇😄

25/04/2021

Our first episode is out! This is part 1 of 2, where we discuss our HP favorites, ask & answer some unique questions about the series, & complain about Ron (well, Dani does anyway). Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3aAXlbm

Give it a listen & let us know your answers so some of the questions below! 👇😄⚡️

*Part 2 coming at ya in just 4 short days!*

22/04/2021

Our first non-introductory episode is available to listen to RIGHT NOW!

is a discussion about our . We talk about some background on creativity & it’s uses, what we each find joy in, & the norms & stigmas surrounding creativity.

Take a listen & feel to be yourself! (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3dHJamM)

Tell us below what creative outlets bring you joy! 👇😄

20/04/2021

Oh, uh, hey there! We’re Better When Awkward!

We’re Dani & Jasmine, two childhood best friends who lost touch & reconnected during a pandemic!

Join us in this episode as Jasmine reads some entries from an our old friendship journal, we discuss why we lost touch, & how we reconnected.

We also talk about band camp, the DARE program, & of course about spamming people with tampon emails.

Give us a listen! Let us know what you think! 👇😄 & remember life is

Listen here: https://feeds.transistor.fm/better-when-awkward