Chloe & Jake Have Questions
Chloe & Jake Have Questions
Chloe McGillivray & Jake Stevens
High school friends turned amateur detectives Chloe and Jake ask three questions each week and attempt to solve life's big mysteries: from surviving the apocalypse to consuming problematic media, contemporary feminism to staying friends with an ex. New questions every Monday, new episodes every Friday. Follow the show and get new questions each week @chloejakepod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New Years, resolutions, and personality tests
Happy New Year! In the final episode of our pilot season, Chloe and Jake take a personality test, follow through on their New Years' resolutions, and answer your questions. Plus: winning scratchies and partying hard at work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 1, 2021
28 min
Christmas, giving, and receiving
It's Christmas, though if you need a podcast to tell you this then it's probably not something you actually enjoy. What does Christmas mean to you? Is it wrong to say "Happy Holidays"? Plus: Chloe declares war on seafood, and Jake worships the humble barbeque. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 24, 2020
29 min
Disney, brands, and corporate ethics
Put on your non-specific mouse ears, as Chloe and Jake dissect one of the world's most contentious corporations. Are you loyal to a corporation like Disney? Is it possible for a corporation to be ethical? And what would it take to change your view of your favourite brand? Plus: Jake has a breakdown, and Chloe takes a new pair of shoes for a run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 20, 2020
26 min
Feminism, traffic lights, and representation
This week we tackle one of Chloe's favourite topics: feminism. Why do people choose to identify (or to not identify) with the movement? What does it mean to our listeners? And does contemporary feminism exclude men from social change? Plus: traffic lights, manspreading, and Jake's loose interpretation of Marxist theory.Content warning: This episode discusses mental health and violence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 10, 2020
27 min
Influencers, authenticity, and apology videos
What makes someone an influencer? Do you consume any content made by influencers? And are there any good things about them? Plus: Chloe has some internet celebrities to name-drop, and Jake apologises for a heinous crime.Recommended viewing:Why The End of Jenna Marbles Is The End of Authenticity - Psych IRL (YouTube): https://youtu.be/S4GR1wd4H4U See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 3, 2020
27 min
Pandemics, picking sides, and the end of the world
This week, we're dealing with the elephant in the room. Did you feel forced to 'pick a side' during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do you feel about returning to 'normal'? And would you survive the apocalypse? Chloe and Jake have questions, and you have answers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 27, 2020
37 min