Can’t Make This Up
Can’t Make This Up
Can't Make This Up
Two best friends sharing their stories and speaking their truths on pop culture, dating, social change... and everything else. We elaborate on how our respective experiences have shaped our outlooks on life and the world’s issues. Join us in moments of reflection, learning, and un-learning. Tune in every month on Fridays to hear us get into it, we're telling you, we can't make this up!
Ep 15: Reflections | Stay Tuned 2022...
As we wrap up our first semester, we reflect on our journey and how this podcast has impacted our lives for the better. BUT FIRST, hear our rants on Shang-Chi and how grad school is going for us! We love y'all and we'll be back in 2022...
Oct 1, 2021
55 min
Ep 14: Marriage | Go To Therapy
Marriage... is that still a thing? To us, yes it is! Marriage means something to everyone, and people have their own rules/standards in a partnership. Pre-nups... Couples Counseling... Do your thing, just be on the same page with your partner... and go to therapy! We tackle Simone Biles prioritizing her mental health, PJ Washington taking his L and Olympian, Sunisa Lee, winning GOLD for all-around gymnastics... the first Hmong American to do so -- period. 
Aug 20, 2021
51 min
Ep 13: Cancel Culture | Fast 9 Needs To Stop
For our first monthly episode, we discuss cancel culture and all that comes with it. Where's the accountability? Should there be a different term? Can canceled people be brought back into a positive light? Bloop. Tune in to hear our thoughts!  Though we love the Fast & Furious series... it needs to be canceled! Our rants went crazy on Fast 9, men who cheat, and letting Sha'Carri run!!
Jul 16, 2021
53 min
Ep 12: Dating Chronicles | He’s Working On Himself
Ladies, we know you’re tired of hearing the phrase “I need to work on myself” after he was wining and dining you. Forget him and tune into this episode where we drop some gems on this topic. Oh, and we also discuss who was wrong in Tyler Perry’s ‘Acrimony’... plot twist, Tyler was wrong for making that whole movie.
Jun 18, 2021
45 min
Ep 11: Cheating | Have Some Respect For Yourself
Y'all think once a cheater, always a cheater? Hear our thoughts on it and how we've played both roles, unfortunately. But we're all about growth and accountability, so join us on this journey! We can't make this sh*t up at all...
Jun 4, 2021
51 min
Ep 10: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Hear how Bina celebrates her Hmong culture, Bruce Lee’s influence on AJ, our love for martial arts films, and everything else. Celebrate AAPIHM to the fullest, and don’t forget to continue your support and education on the culture past the month of May.
May 21, 2021
32 min
Ep 9: You Asked | Is Chivalry Dead?
You asked us to discuss our views on the topic of chivalry and if it's dying out with our generation... Well, tune in to find out what we gotta say. The biggest takeaway here is to not confuse chivalry with basic respect. Don't be the one to refuse to hold the door open for your date just cause they got baggage. We know y'all are out there, take a seat and listen to what we gotta say.
May 7, 2021
32 min
Ep 8: Intergenerational Trauma | Break & Build
We get deep into our personal experiences with intergenerational trauma and mental health, and how they’re passed down inherently through family. It’s difficult being the one to break these habits, surpass through the trauma, and speak up. Let us release, let us learn, and let us break and build.
Apr 23, 2021
37 min
Ep 7: Trending Topics | Why Do Y’all Care?!
Y’all have heard us talk about how dreadful social media can be. Lately, everyone’s phones have been filled with news about your favorite couple, Saweetie & Quavo, and your love guru Derrick Jaxn... Not to mention the controversy over Lil Nas X’s ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and the “Satan Shoes”. Tune in to hear our take on all of this stuff… that doesn’t really matter.
Apr 9, 2021
41 min
Ep 6: Dating Chronicles | What We’ve Learned
Continuing our dating chronicles, we decided to speak on some of the key things we’ve learned from our experiences. We discuss putting yourself first, limiting what you give early on, and so much more… So tune in if you wanna better yourself, or to just hear how we’ve got our hearts broken.
Mar 26, 2021
42 min
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