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Tan and Tanner

Monthly episodes on everything and nothing in particular. Listen to us trying to make sense of the world around us and join us in the discussion.

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01:00:26

Ep. #27: The Earthquakes in Turkey & Syria

Tan and Tanner ·

2023/02/19

This week I will be talking about the earthquakes that occurred in Turkey and Syria about two weeks ago. This is very personal to me so I took the time to dive into the topic and the reasons why so many citizens are so infuriated now with the governmental response to the disaster.If you have been feeling lost on the happenings so far, this episode is a good place to start. If you have been processing and following the news closely like me, please let me know if I have forgotten to mention

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00:50:13

Ep. #26: Books to Put on Your To-Read List in 2023

Tan and Tanner ·

2023/01/15

Long time, no episode! As the new year has greeted us, I wanted to get back to nourishing this podcast - and what better way to start than making a nerdy bookworm episode. If you have read any of these already, please let me know what your thoughts were! And if you have any books to recommend, please drop your recs as well :) The books I talk about in this episode: How to Mend: Motherhood and Its Ghosts - Iman Mersal The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle The Master's House - Audre Lorde

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00:40:02

Ep. #25: On Female Exclusivity

Tan and Tanner ·

2021/02/21

In this week's episode I dive into female exclusivitiy and how I apply it in my own life. Roughly two years ago I decided to become a female exclusive bisexual meaning I decided to only start dating women and not pursue my attractions to men. From that moment onward, this concept quickly expanded into other parts of my life, influencing the way I deal with my platonic relationships and even the way I interact within capitalism. And honestly? I have never felt happier in my life. But what are your

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00:44:40

Ep. #24: 5 Books I Read in 2020

Tan and Tanner ·

2021/01/17

You requested, so I shall deliver! Here are five of my favourite books I read in 2020: God Dies By The Nile - Nawal El Saadawi Women, Islam, and Cinema - Gönül Dönmez-Colin My Cat Yugoslavia - Pajtim Statovci Khartoum At Nigth: Fashion and Body Politics in Imperial Sudan - Marie Grace Brown Orlando - Virgina Woolf Have you read any of these books? If yes, let me know what you think of them! New book recommendations are always welcome 💖

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00:31:31

Ep. #23: Somebody Else's Weight Is None Of Your Business

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/11/15

We are back after a long and not anticipated break! Mentioning somebody's weight in casual conversation has been so normalised that many people feel comfortable talking about it - but many others do not feel comfortable hearing it, and rightly so. In a society where our worth is directly linked to our weight and certain body images are pushed onto us from a young age, something meant as a "compliment" or a "concern" can have devasting emotional and mental effects on the person who has to hear it. It

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01:35:31

Ep. #22: K-Pop Reminiscences - feat. Charlotte and Maura

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/09/13

Three soju bottles in on a Saturday night, we could not resist talking about our good ol' memories around K-Pop - how it carried us through our teenage years, helped us build connections and friendships, and how, not only those memories, but also our love for it has stayed with us until now. Does K-Pop mean anything to you? If yes, share it with us! If not, go listen to SEVENTEEN's discography right now.

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01:31:58

Ep. #21: Women, they have MINDS - feat. Maura

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/08/31

In this week's episode, Maura and I talk about our love for Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women, analysing the characters, plot, and cinematic choices. Did you enjoy the movie as much as we did?

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00:55:14

Ep. #20: An Open Letter To KU Leuven

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/08/23

In the light of the horrific acts that led up to Sanda Dia's death, I talk about and criticise the reaction(s) of the university in response to what happened at Reuzegom's initiation ritual.

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00:46:10

Ep. #19: Daily Acts of Violence Against Women

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/07/27

No matter where you have been born or where you currently are, as women we have experienced and continue to experience violence on a daily basis - whether it be in verbal, emotional, or phyiscal form. And even though this one of the most common forms of violence globally, it does not get the recognition, gravitas, or action it deserves. Society has normalised most of these violent acts because that is easier than addressing the issue. But as long as we continue to ignore these acts, there is no hope

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00:26:19

Ep. #18: Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/07/20

Is it possible to consume ethically under capitalism? Or are we all bound to be vassals of the system even if we try to make consciously ethical decisions? The short answer is yes. The long answer is, well, the episode. What are your thoughts on the topic? Are the ethical choices presented to us under capitalism a elaborate scheme to lure us into staying compliant with capitalism?

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00:44:38

Ep. #17: #NotAllMen And Rape Culture

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/07/13

I believe #NotAllMen to be one of the most blatant lies in our current times. Women experience sex-based violence every single day - may it be in form of online or street harassment or emotional and physical violence, every woman I have ever met can relate to the fear, anger, and frustration that stems for our prevailing rape culture. We might all experience it in different forms and at different times, but the result is nonetheless the same: the realisation that our bodies are not considered ours

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01:30:02

Ep. #16: What Is Pride To Us? - feat. B, Melanie,...

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/06/28

In this episode, we discuss what Pride means to us, if and how we participate in Pride, and what changes we would like to see concerning the LGBT community. I think there is this assumption sometimes that just because we are part of a larger community that we have this hive mind and that we agree on everything but I find the opposite to be true and I do believe that it is beneficial for us to share and listen to our different views because that is one part of community growth. What are your thoughts

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01:10:11

Ep. #15: Lebanon's Leaderful Revolution - feat. Yasmine

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/06/15

Since October 2019, Lebanon's people have been constantly on the streets protesting for their rights. Ignited by the government's decision to levy new taxes, millions of protesters went down to the streets to show their disapproval of the corrupt government, demanding its resignation, the introduction of a non-sectarian voting system, the restoration of the people's money, and a reform for the provision of basic needs. Now, almost 10 months later and despite the Coronavirus crisis, people are still

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00:49:10

Ep. #14: Post-Pandemic Revolutions

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/06/07

I don't know about you but if the lockdown has bubbled up one thing in me, it's my raging desire for change. Whether we are talking about capitalism, education or women's liberation, many of us agree that once the quarantine is over things shouldn't go back to normal, they should transform! Which revolt are you looking forward to?

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00:45:22

Ep. #13: Gezi Park Explained

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/05/31

28th May 2013 was the first day of what became a series of nationwide protests across Turkey. People from all kinds of backgrounds united to fight for a cause. The demands? The resignation of the corrupt, fascist, and authoritarian government, the removal of Erdogan from office, the preservation of green public spaces, an end to gentrification and taking clear steps to stop the increase in poverty. Instead of listening to their demands, Erdogan condemned the protestors and labelled them as

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01:07:20

Ep. #12: Cultural Confusion - feat. Lisa

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/05/24

Growing up between cultures is hard. Whether you grew up as the child of immigrants, as a mixed child, or you just moved around a lot, figuring out your cultural identity only gets more complicated as you mature. In this episode, Lisa and I talk about how growing up between cultures has shaped our understanding of ourselves and the world, how our surroundings influenced our self-perception, and how identity is never really black and white. Did you ever struggle with your heritage and identity or did

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00:32:30

Ep. #11: And They Were Lesbians!

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/05/10

I was on a hunt for good lesbian/sapphic movies since last month. Was I successful? Depends on how you define successful 👀 but nonetheless I thought I'd share my journey so far! Also this is me hoping you guys might have some good recommendations on what to watch next, so please feel free to share your favourite movies with me and if you have watched any of the movies mentioned let me know what you thought of them 📽️

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00:53:34

Ep. #10: How Schools Keep Failing Us

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/05/03

You requested, I deliver. This week I am talking about how our school systems are outdated, why a reform is urgently needed, and what possible solutions might be useful for implementation. What do you think needs to change about the current system?

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01:00:53

Ep. #9: It's Ramadan, Baby! - feat. my baba

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/04/26

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! The holy month of Ramadan started this Friday and growing up Muslim in a Western country taught me one thing for sure: many people have no clue what Ramadan really is. So in this epiosde, I will try my best to explain what Ramadan is, why and how we fast during this time, and answer some of your questions about it! For those of you who are fasting: I wish you a peaceful and healthy Ramadan with many blessings. And please continue to stay safe! If you have more questions,

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01:50:35

Ep. #8: Under The Patrichary, Our Bodies Don't Belong...

Tan and Tanner ·

2020/04/19

Last week, I talked about my views on feminist body politics. This week I invited our listeners to send me their thoughts on the topic so that we can keep the conversation going and oh boy you guys did not disappoint! We talk about experiences with body hair stigma, definitions of feminism, navigating feminist conversation with friends, personal empowerment, and make-up. Thank you to everyone who took the time to listen, reflect and share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences with us ❤️ This

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