Quaranteens: With Sam and Emily
Quaranteens: With Sam and Emily
Sam Brenner, Emily Robins
Join Sam Brenner and Emily Robins - two young adults - as they discuss every and anything, from arts and culture to politics and society, whilst in isolation due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Conscription & Self-Care
Reunited and it feels so good! On this week's episode, Emily returns in time for a conversation about obligatory service and self-care practices.
Jun 19, 2020
47 min
Social Media & Desexualisation
Black Lives Matter. This week on the podcast, regular host Sam is joined by guest host Stephanie Christodoulou, as they discuss the addictive culture surrounding social media, as exemplified in a Vogue article, and ponder the question of ‘can the human body ever be purely anatomical, or is it completely sexualised?’
Jun 12, 2020
53 min
Emotional Reactions & Marilyn Monroe
On Episode 7 (welcome to heaven!), Sam and Emily discuss the concept of emotional reactions, along with the sex and Hollywood icon that is Marilyn.
May 29, 2020
45 min
Smoking & Stress
Sam and Emily get candid in the sixth episode of ‘Quaranteens’, as they discuss the youth culture surrounding smoking and substance abuse, before opening up about their own experiences with the phenomenon of stress.
May 22, 2020
47 min
Shakespeare & Adele
*Trigger Warning: The second topic on the virtual table today regards the topic of body image that some listeners may find triggering* As Emily and Sam shake up the recording schedule to a Monday, they discuss the literary legend that is William Shakespeare, as well as the media pressure of body image, prompted by Adele’s dramatic body transformation.
May 15, 2020
47 min
School Closures & Makeup
In this week’s episode, Sam and Emily explore debates in relation to the recent school closures, as well as makeup - bringing to the virtual table a wide range of opinions that are generally considered.
May 8, 2020
44 min
BGT & Stephen Sondheim
Join Sam and Emily on Episode 3 of ‘Quaranteens’: whilst enjoying the last rays of sunshine, they discuss the bright topics of fun reality talent shows and musical theatre! *cue cheesy jazz hands*
May 1, 2020
42 min
Confirmation Bias & Dramaturgy
It's Greek Easter, and Sam and Emily decide to tackle some intellectually stimulating topics such as the Psychological theory of Confirmation Bias and the Sociological concept of Dramaturgy.
Apr 24, 2020
46 min
The Sun & Rubik's Cubes
In the first episode of 'Quaranteens', Sam and Emily bring Good Friday's "The Sun" headline and a Rubik's cube to the 'virtual table', leading to discussions about the mainstream media, Coronavirus and its consequences, and hay fever galore.
Apr 17, 2020
38 min
Teaser Trailer
Get a glimpse of the content Sam and Emily will be providing you in this short teaser for our new Podcast!
Apr 15, 2020
1 min