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Moody Monday

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

life is tough when you're moody. A weekly podcast with an angular take on creative topics and life's challenges. We discuss everything from being a late bloomer, reformed perfectionists, the unsuspecting powers of procrastination, toxic traits, obsession, relationships and so much more. Moody Monday is produced by the makers of MAI magazine. A Berlin-based community-built art and pop culture digital magazine, supporting creatives around you.

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MAI magazine

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Society

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www.maiberlin.com

Latest episode

Apr 27, 2026

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Episodes

Is Cinema Going Pop? Why Movies Are Starting to Feel Like Pop Songs 27.04.2026

What happens when cinema goes pop? From highly stylised visuals to audience-first storytelling, a new genre of filmmaking is emerging and it feels a lot like pop music. Join Mariana Jocic⁠ as she explores a new era of cinema -“pop art cinema” - and why Wuthering Heights might be the perfect example. Follow Moody Monday here for all updates. Mariana Jocic holds a degree in Cinema and Media Studies...

From Art to Noodles — Inside Berlin's Thai Pop-Up Khao Soi 08.12.2025

This week on Moody Monday , we’re talking passion, creativity, and the hustle behind Berlin’s favorite Thai pop-up — Khao Soi . We chat about the transition from artist to chef, the realities of running a small food business, what The Bear gets right about kitchen life, and how important inspiration — and eating out — is to staying creative. We also play our game Top Pick Showdown , where we rank...

(Un)popular Phrases 24.11.2025

Trends are more than just the clothes people wear, the music they listen to, and the TV shows they watch. Language has trends too — and on this Moody Monday episode, we discuss which ones are really, realllly getting our knickers in a twist! Hosted by Marijana Jocic Mai magazine Berlin

Things They Don't Tell You 27.10.2025

The older we get, the more we learn that what people say doesn’t always match what they mean. This week on Moody Monday, we’re unpacking the classic catchphrases and myths that come bundled with adulthood, and discovering what’s really hiding beneath them. Moody Monday is hosted by Mariana Jocic and produced by MAI magazine

Matcha, Longevity and the Epidemic of Loneliness 13.10.2025

Why is there a worldwide shortage of matcha? What makes Gen Z the most sober generation in the last century? And how do we live longer? Moody Monday is hosted by Marijana Jocic and produced by MAI magazine .

Should I Have Children? 29.09.2025

This week on Moody Monday we discuss the pros and cons of having children. The importance of following your gut instincts, ikea, conspiracy theories and more! Moody Monday is a MAI Magazine production, and is hosted by Marijana Jocic a Berlin-based video producer, journalist and part-time psychology enthusiast.

Saying “I’m Sorry”: Why It’s Hard and Who Gets It Right 18.08.2025

From personal slip-ups to celebrity blunders, find out why saying "I'm sorry" is so tough—and take the quiz to find out which apology style fits you. Sound bite credits: Chris Rock stand-up ( Selective Outrage 2023) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Hosted by Marijana Jocic A MAI Magazine production

Manga, Love Hotels & Cherry Blossoms: Japan Travel Diaries 16.06.2025

This week on Moody Monday join Dandy Deniz and Marijana Jocic for a special Japan Travel Diaries Edition! 🇯🇵 Tune in as they discuss fashion and makeup trends, manga, love hotels, and the ultimate debate: Is Cherry Blossom season overrated or underrated? Moody Monday is a MAI magazine production

What Does Success Mean To You? 24.03.2025

This week on Moody Monday , we break down 2000 euro splurges, elephants in the room, the most common measures of success—everything from status and achievements to good looks, intellect, and philanthropy—and explore why mindfulness and joblessness are a match made in heaven that nobody wants to take home to their parents.

Storytime: How I Became A Video Maker 17.03.2025

This week on Moody Monday , we talk about rocky starts, video art fails, biggest regrets, the pros and cons of video making, sexism within the industry, whether you need to study, the future of video, and whether AI is really going to take all of our jobs. MAI Productions Hosted by Marijana Jocic

Am I Too Old For This? 10.03.2025

Am I too old for these pants, that dress, this drink, that party, or this job? Being unable to read the signs, roll with the punches, or admit defeat can be one of the most painful lessons we may never learn. This week on Moody Monday , we discuss aging, house parties, plastic surgery, mental health, and ask the question: Is it a pivot, or is it more like a twirl? MAI Productions Hosted by Marijan...

Secrets to Resilience, 2025 Obsessions, Low Sugar Diets, and the Power of Awe 03.03.2025

Moody Monday is back with an all-new episode where we discuss the secrets of resilient people, the power of awe, and our 2025 obsessions . 🩸 Tune in to find out what's been ticking. Moody Monday is produced by MAI Productions Hosted by Marijana Jocic a video producer, writer, creator and storyteller. Marijana is the co-founder of MAI Magazine Berlin a digital publication featuring all things arts...

Battling Seasonal Depression, Style Evolutions, and Friendship Breakups 25.11.2024

What happens when best friends breakup? This week on Moody Monday we discuss the power of girl bonds and friendships that should have lasted forever but didn't. Plus, we chat about style evolutions and share some of our tricks on how to battle the winter blues. Moody Monday is produced by MAI magazine

Growing Pains, Coming Second Best, Long-Term Relationships and What They're Not Telling You 18.11.2024

Moody Monday is back! Tune in this week as your host and MAI co-founder, Mariana Jocic, talks about everything from growing pains to whether if doing what makes you happy makes you the right person for the job, long-term relationships and what they're not telling you. And much more! Moody Monday is a MAI Magazine Production

Behind the scenes of X Factor, Europop, Brexit, and Fiat Panda's: A Talk with Ostia 07.10.2024

This week on Moody Monday, we get personale with Ostia. In this episode, we talk with Sebastian Eppner and Albertine Sarges of the band Ostia about everything from the power of Duolingo and song lyrics, X Factor nightmares, the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the DIY music scene, the significance of creating an “Europop” album in post Brexit times, and why their band that was once kn...

A Talk with Sara Abbate: Graphic Design, Music, Summertime Depression, and Finding Peace of Mind 23.09.2024

<video podcast> This week on Moody Monday I am joined with a very special guest: graphic designer, illustrator, and maker of MAI Magazine's Monster issue Petrichor music playlist and artwork, Sara Abbate. Join Sara Abbate aka Bubbola, as we chat about everything from music, summertime depression, the challenges of taking your work personally, daydreams, privacy and likes, the value of ac...

The Dark Economy of Social Media Currency: Photo Dumping, The Infinite Scroll & Online Identity 16.09.2024

This week on Moody Moody, we discuss the currency of social media and online identity. We explore 'photo dumping', forgettable scrolling, Dunbar's Number, the crippling effects of persistent judgment, and why the more you have the more the sight to no end comes clean. Moody Monday is presented by MAI Magazine Support us on Patreon

Last Thing That I BAWLRF'd: Bought, Ate, Watched, Listened to, Read, Found 09.09.2024

This week on Moody Monday we share what we've been listening to, watching, reading, eating, buying, and more. Tune in to discover everything that we've BAWLRF'd. If bawlrfing were an actually word it would be one that was made up by a person, probably of the human variety, who has a speech impairment and/or who was drunk. Or both. Moody Monday is presented by MAI Magazine Berlin Help u...

The Ugly Truth About Intuition, Why We Control, and What Routine Really Brings to the Table 02.09.2024

In this week's Moody Monday episode, we discuss the fight-or-flight reflex, social norms, relationships, the ugly and untold truth about intuition, why we control ourselves, and what routine really brings to the table.

Integrity vs. Success: Navigating Art and Ambition 26.08.2024

If we all want the same things, how do we keep our integrity when we don't get them? In this Moody Monday episode, we explore the challenges of maintaining integrity as an artist. We discuss when to draw the line, whether playing completely by the rules is a pastime reserved for the naive at heart, the importance of knowing yourself before making grand wishes, and the risk of losing yourself i...

Game On: What Fuels the Competitive Spirit? 19.08.2024

What drives someone to go the extra mile, even when they've already won? This week on Moody Monday we start digging into the competitive spirit that fuels today’s most driven personalities. From Kim Kardashian’s grueling workout routine to Emma Chamberlain’s content creation, we discuss what pushes them—and others like them—to continually outdo the competition. Join us as we unravel the psycho...

Video Games, Midjourney, Charli XCX and Tour LIfe. A Talk with Special Guest: Dandy Deniz 12.08.2024

What's tour life really like? Join MAI co-founder Dandy Deniz , aka Deniz Winter—musician, designer, and part-time sales consultant—as he takes the hot seat with Moody Monday host Marijana Jocic. Listen as they discuss everything from video games, Charli XCX, Spotify, Midjourney, staying punk, and lots more! To listen to the fully uncensored episode join our MAI Patreon

Speed Dating and MAI magazine FAQs 05.08.2024

Get down and dirty in a special speed-dating get-to-know-you session with Moody Monday host and MAI magazine’s co-founder, Marijana Jocic. Listen in as she spills her guts on everything from favorite books, the love of sleep, Winoforever, why she made a magazine, how to make money as an artist, and lots, lots more.

Am I a Good Person: Relationships vs Career, Tattoos, and No Regrets? 29.07.2024

What happens when your partner tells you their career comes first? This week on Moody Monday we discuss relationships vs career, how to find value and meaning in your work, tattoos, regrets, what constitutes a well-lived life, and lots more.

Confessional: Girl Crushes, Biggest Insecurities, and Your Questions 22.07.2024

Step inside our Moody Monday confessional, where secrets are revealed as we spin to play. We'll uncover our guilty pleasures, girl crushes, biggest disappointments, current obsessions, and answer your questions.

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