Amusing Podcast

It's getting colder, darker and harder to get out of bed in the mornings! Tune in to today's episode for a light-hearted chit-chat and find out our 10 must do's for the cooler months ahead! (Hint* it doesn't include just bed socks and hot chocolate). IG @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast

Dating can feel like a roller coaster in your 20’s and like many people, we want the perfect romance story. Maybe you meet your partner in real life, at a bar or cafe, fall in love, get married and go live by the beach. But what is a realistic love story in the 21st century? In today's episode we discuss modern romance and our thoughts around meeting people on the dating apps. We tackle some c...

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara - whether you’ve read the book, looking to read it or you’re just here to see what the hype is all about, we’ve got you covered! Welcome to the first instalment of the Amusing Book Club - for readers, non-readers and the procrastinators like us stuck in between. In this episode we discuss our thoughts around the first half (ish) of the novel including a dissection...

Through break-ups, breakdowns, challenges and the highs and lows of life, we feel that it is always our women friends we can depend on to have our backs. There is something special that we can all appreciate about female friendships and we think Dolly Alderton sums it up perfectly. Sit in for a chat about friendship, womanhood and the best love story of your life. References: Everything I Know Abo...

My best friend got a boyfriend and it sucks, what do I do? How do I get over my ex? Which is more important when it comes to dating, connection or compatibility? How do I navigate making new friends when my best friend is anxious? Join us for another series of Ask Amusing - breaking down your sticky dilemmas with our big sister, best friend advice. IG @amusingpodcast_ TT @amusingpodcast Tell us yo...

Have you ever considered how accurate your historical knowledge is? What if there are some main characters missing from your education? How could your societal perceptions be different due to this? Eileen Blair, Rosalind Franklin and Katherine Johnson are some badass women that should have made it to your history class but more than likely didn't. So today we share the stories of some epic wom...

We're asking questions and spilling our tea on the world, pop culture, and social media. Sit in for a chit-chat and some banter around bizarre laws, unusual Facebook Marketplace finds and oddly specific hypothetical scenarios. IG @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast

What's the secret to staying unattached to the people we date? What is it that makes us feel compatible with someone? How do I unlock a more secure and carefree version of myself while dating? Sit in for a chat with us as we reflect on the evolution of dating through our early to mid 20's. From carefree and fun to intentional dating - we share with you what we have learned that has helped...

Our 20's is a confusing, experimental period of life - sometimes we feel like we have it all together and other times we can feel completely directionless or lost. Today we have an honest conversation around finding fulfilment and getting unstuck as we phase through different seasons of life. What leads us to feel directionless? And what could we do right now to help ourselves feel unstuck? We...

If you are a self-care queen looking for some banter to fill your cup this Valentine's Day, then this episode is for you. Issy tells us the story of her embarrassing Instagram stalk this week and Mel reveals how she butt dialled a date. Sit in for a wholesome chat about love, loos and life! Instagram @amusingpodcast_ TikTok @amusingpodcast Valentine's Day Trivia: https://parade.com/1158778...

Buckle up because we have another bunch of prickly dilemmas for you. Today we talk about how to navigate FOMO and where the limit is with telling a white lie. What do you do if you feel uncomfortable about your boyfriend attending an event where there will be strippers? Is it possible to overcome large differences in beliefs when dating? Sit tight for all our big sister/best friend advice on these...

Procrastination, perfectionism, declaring flaws and pushing people away who are good for us - did you know these can be subconscious forms of self-sabotage? May we be setting ourselves up for failure before we even have the chance to try? How can we learn to give things a go with confidence this year? Listen along as we share our thoughts around preparing ourselves for success this coming year.

Today we are joined by James Bade  - a full time Uber driver turned wholesome tik-toker who has a lust for life, adventure and is in fact a long-time Muser. We will give you one guess as to how we met him last year! James shares some of his most bizarre Uber stories and we dive deep into the evolving landscape of dating etiquette in 2024. Unraveling the unspoken 'rules' of romance in your...

And with that, another year in the books! Amusing has now turned 1 and like any good parents we are reflecting on the year that has been. This year brought with it some of our favourite reads, staple clothing pieces and the worst Uber ride of our life, more on that in the episode though... We have compiled a hearty list of our personal favourite books, trends and products from the past 12 months....

Have you ever wondered about the life of a stranger? Felt curious about a random person who you pass on the street? Are we really unique, or are we more alike than we think? Today we discuss the concept of 'Sonder' - a neologism that describes the realisation of strangers' complexity. If you enjoy people-watching, daydreaming, or musing about the mind's inner workings, you're i...

Grab your popcorn and get ready to sink into the comfiest corner of your couch because this is about to get fun! We're spilling the tea on zesty Hinge chats— you know, those gems you toss into the group chat for a good laugh. But hold onto your fries, we're not stopping there! Today we dive into the saucy world of McDonald's reviews. Brace yourselves; these Google showdowns pack more b...

Get Ready for 'Ask Amusing' – Serving Up Sizzling Secrets and Spicy Solutions! Must-We Forgive Wrongs? Swipe Right on Your Friend's Ex? Office Confessions? Taming Flaky Friends? Sip and Savor the Juicy Questions with Us!

Our pets lounge around all day and get away scot-free, so why can’t we? We can sometimes feel pretty bad about ourselves when we are unproductive but why ? Why do we place so much of our worth on our efficiency? Is laziness a good descriptor of our behaviour and why are we actually ‘lazy’? What could laziness potentially indicate and how can knowing this help us understand ourselves better? In thi...

Ever wondered what a sex show in Amsterdam is like? Or how it feels to wander through the streets of New York on your own? What's it like to eat dinner by yourself? What about the experience of solo travel and Topdeck or Contiki tours? Why are there teddy bears perched across houses in Albania? Today we welcome Mel back from her big solo trip around the globe. Earlier this year she quit her jo...

Did Issy's friend throw her under the bus with a hinge profile revamp? What happened to Mel's dog on an evening stroll? Catch up with us and strap in for this weeks Dribble Time. Let's chat celebrity crushes and decide if ASMR, pickles and designer items are hot or not. Could Pepper pig and Gordon Ramsey be more similar than we think? What's the best pick up line you've receive...

Have you ever flicked through your journal and thought ‘wOoow’ what a crazy time that was, glad I am not there anymore’ haha? We have too, and not only do we have a chuckle, but stopping to reflect allows us to see how greatly journalling has impacted us over the years.  We both began journalling about 2 years ago and since then, have noticed a shift towards more positive feelings within ourselves...

You’ve heard it all before. Everyone talks about how they spend so much time on their phone and being Gen Z ourselves we can totally relate. What compels us to pick up our phones? Is it procrastination, boredom, social awkwardness, or habit? What kind of manipulation tactics are social media companies using to keep us engaged and glued to our devices? How is it that social media is free? Of course...

Life in our 20's is newly bustling with responsibilities. New jobs, relationships, travel, personal commitments and a whole lot more. Throughout this time of transition and experimentation we can sometimes feel overwhelmed or confused regarding what is the 'right' thing to do. When it comes to effecting a change in our lives or taking a ‘risk’ on something or someone, we may even find...

We are back for another good old chin wag so you won't want to miss today's episode! You probably also want to tune in if you're a fan of riddles (really cool or really, really, really lame ones). Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to reminisce the Y2K period of social media; chronological Instagram, Kik and even Qoohme - remember any of these? Oh yeah, and the title of this...

Many of us will have had a number of friendships throughout our lives. These may be friends from our childhood, friends from primary or high school, friends we meet at work or uni, friends we make through travel or friends we live with. With time, changes in our lifestyle and expanding experiences it may be that we drift away from some people and become closer to others. In this episode, we reflec...