Pessimism At Its Finest
Pessimism At Its Finest
Lots of Pessimism, but always with a dash of Optimism! This podcast takes a look at life, pop culture and the stories of others to find optimistic answers to Alexandria's pessimistic thoughts.
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Episodes
Bonus Episode 9 - Spotify Wrapped 2023 featuring WWE 30.11.2023 12:52
I am here to defend myself and my choices! Yes, my number 1 most listened to artist of 2023 is WWE… and contrary to popular belief, I am not embarrassed about this. WWE is my favourite soundtrack in life and I will never stop listening to my favourites. I just felt the need to create a bonus episode to defend my choices in music and the fact that this is my most listened to artist. Lastly, Rihan...
Episode 69 - My Thoughts on October and The Golden Bachelor 04.11.2023 17:24
I am back! I took a break in October and now I am back to discuss how terrible my October was, The Golden Bachelor, and The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband . Also, remember to change your location on Hinge when you travel. You may accidentally miss out on the love of your life. Link to ‘The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAZPo6zS2x4 Follow the Pod...
Bonus Episode 8 - After Everything (A Movie Recap) 14.09.2023 34:45
IT IS THE END OF AN ERA! I am so sad and emotional. Hardin and Tessa are end game and we get to see Hardin’s journey to the end. Thank you Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin for an amazing run. While this may be a controversial take, I did quite enjoy this film. While it kind of strayed from the original story line, I thought it was well executed, the cinematography was good, and its lead...
Episode 68 - The White Tent Obstruction, Featuring Nickelback. A Free Film by TIFF! 13.09.2023 14:05
This episode starts with a critique of the efforts made by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to execute a Nickelback concert. It was giving FREE. Also, why are all of the film premieres during the day? How can us working peeps attend? Corrections must be made and this isn’t about the strike. We have a few days left and I think that things may turn around for the festival. The film sel...
Episode 67 - St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labradoodle 10.09.2023 18:47
No, I legit could not think about a more creative episode title. I have recorded this episode four times and I am still not committed to this content but it will have to do. In this episode, I discuss: The heat in the province of Ontario “After Everything” and the end of the “After” Movie Franchise Anna Todd’s potential new “After” series book My trip to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador My Ma...
Episode 65 - LET HIM UNSCREW YOUR WATER HOSE 21.06.2023 23:46
I am back with a catch up style episode! In this episode, I discuss: where I have been lately, reading smut (Love Hypothesis and Salacious Players Club), being a Damsel in Distress, my new favourite cousin, my cousin’s wedding, saying a younger man is cute, my upcoming date, Kylie and Timothee, Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant, why I loved Bridgerton - Queen Charlotte's Story, my excitement for...
Bonus Episode 7 - Alex’s Wrestlemania 39 Predictions 01.04.2023 11:57
It is finally Wrestlemania Weekend! I am so excited for the April 1 and 2 of Wrestlemania 39. After seeing Stacy Keibler and Rey Mysterio inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, I was inspired to record this episode with my predictions for the match winners this weekend: Night 1 - Saturday United States Championship: Austin Theory (c)(w) vs. John Cena SmackDown Women's Championship: Charlotte Flai...
Episode 64 - Love Is Blind - Season 4, Episode 1-5 (A Netflix Series Recap) 27.03.2023 29:38
Zach gave us all the ick from singing with the worst vocal we have ever heard in our life. I cannot get over it. Love is Blind is back for Season 4 on Netflix. I wasn’t going to recap this but it was too good not too. The Mean Girls (Micah and Irina), Zach giving Irina the ick, Paul second guessing Micah, Micah second guessing breaking up with Kwame, Kwame not deserving Chelsea, Brett and Tiffany...
Episode 63 - Alexandria vs. The Cemetery Manager/Mausoleum Specialist 12.03.2023 18:21
I know I sound so dead in this episode but it's because I am legitimately exhausted. I am also partially distracted by the WWE Channel playing in the background. In this episode I discuss: Bullying my mom into ordering the WWE channel for me Why I cannot understand the love triangle that is Hailey Bieber, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez The Kardashians are in their FLOP ERA and they will not be in...
Bonus Episode 6 - Sex/Life (Season 2): A Netflix Show Review 05.03.2023 58:17
I WILL NEVER LIKE COOPER! If you are #TeamCooper, this is not the episode for you! In this recap of Season 2 of the Netflix show, “Sex/Life” or “SexLife”. I will discuss episodes 1-6, my thoughts on all of the characters, and the happily ever after finale (which leads me to believe that there will be no season 3). As you know, this show is mainly sex scenes and it did not fail to deliver on those!...
Episode 62 - It is the Year 2023. Kevin McCarthy lost 14 times, Andrew Tate is in Jail, and Prince Harry is a Meme 08.01.2023 27:19
This episode is dedicated to Willie, the man who keeps on signing me up for spam emails. Happy New Year everyone! It is 2023 and I bring to you the first episode of the year! No, I do not have a vision board or plan for the year, but it will be great (Somehow)! In this episode, I discuss the following: Kevin McCarthy and the US Speaker of the House Vote, my opinions on reading Reverse Harem...
Episode 61 - Screaming, Kinda Throwing Up with Antonio 18.12.2022 20:57
Maybe you should start reading smut? It's important. In this episode, I post the outtakes from my episode with Antonio where we chat about Hero Fiennes Tiffin (and I tell you why my crush is now over), why more Men need to read smut, Harry Styles in “My Policeman”, Antonio’s Myers Briggs test results, and why dating is important. We hope that you laugh and you enjoy!!!! Antonio comes in at 11:15!!...
Episode 60 - He’s a 10 but he’s an Urban Planner with Antonio 27.11.2022 31:55
Antonio is back with his hot takes! This episode is an extension of Episode 59 - The King and Spadina Debate. In this episode, we discuss why I give off Hinge Vibes, Urban Planning Men being a Red Flag, Blundstones, communication on dating apps, and City Place. My intro ends and Antonio starts at 4:50. We also touch on the following Toronto intersections: King and Spadina (Alexandria’s favourite),...
Episode 59 - The King and Spadina Debate 06.11.2022 21:27
WE HAVE TO TALK. (Also, how many times can I say "King and Spadina"?) I finally caved and joined a dating app and I met an urban planner there. Remember when I said I would never date an urban planner? Oh well, moving on. Anyways, I mentioned that my favourite intersection was King and Spadina and well…he had a lot to say. This episode makes no sense and I had too much wine prior to recording. Ple...
Episode 58 - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Roy Thompson Hall 30.10.2022 19:16
First up in the Concert series is an overview of my time listening to Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox! Clips in order: My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion Cover) All About that Bass (Meghan Trainor Cover) Wannabe (Spice Girls Cover) Not the Only One (Sam Smith Cover) Halo (Beyonce Cover) Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest https://www.instagram.com/pessimismatitsfinest/ Ancho...
Episode 57 - Good Morning, Baltimore! 21.10.2022 13:13
I just came back from Baltimore and I LOVED IT. I think that everyone needs to add that to their list of USA cities to visit. Some of the places that you need to visit are: Maryland Art Place Current Space WC Harlan Ministry of Brewing Also, I meant gorgeous Brownstone buildings. I can’t believe I forgot the name! This is more of an urban planning style episode, with the regular comedic flair.&nbs...
Episode 56 - The Queen Died, Charles is King, and I Missed Hero Fiennes Tiffin at TIFF2022 11.09.2022 16:24
The Brits have really done a number on me this week. In this episode, I discuss: The Death of Queen Elizabeth - The End of an Era The amazing memes on Twitter Dirty Diana - the Song (Michael Jackson or The Weeknd versions) Prince Charles becoming King Charles Why King Charles and Camilla are not the vibe My love for Hero Fiennes Tiffin Why I wanted to see ‘The Woman King” The algorithm on Twitter...
Bonus Episode 5 - After Ever Happy (A Movie Review) 01.09.2022 39:06
Why is Hardin Scott wearing black slides and socks? Hardin Scott WOULD NEVER! And that is my biggest issue with this movie. I was so excited to see “ After Ever Happy ”. I stayed up all night looking forward to finding out what was going to happen in the finale of the movie series. When I tell you all that I was so disappointed to find out about the surprise 5th movie, “ After Everything ”. In thi...
Episode 54 - The Filthy Feminine with Jo (Part 1) 21.08.2022 45:43
This week, I am joined by Jo, the host of “The Filthy Feminine” podcast. We recorded this episode in Fall 2021 and I never got around to editing it and releasing it. But there is no time better than the present! In Part 1 of my chat with Jo, we discuss: The origins of her podcast (which was great yet no longer available for listening) Celebrity sightings such as Chelsea Houska and Jenelle Evans fr...
Episode 53 - Alexandria’s Hot Girl Summer 14.08.2022 16:37
You can totally hear my neighbours music in the background of this episode. Random Contest: If you can pick out one of the songs in the background, give me the minute that you hear it at and if it's correct, I will give you a prize! Apologies for the background noise in advance! This episode, I discuss: Reading the “After” book series Alexandria’s definition of a “Hot Girl Summer” Male Gynec...
Episode 52 - An Evening with James Vincent McMorrow in Toronto 25.07.2022 29:03
On Wednesday July 20th, 2022, an experience I waited 10 Years to experience. A whole decade! I saw my favorite musician, James Vincent McMorrow, live at The Great Hall in Toronto. I am ready and I have to tell the tale. Join me at the concert via this episode. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear live clips from the concert In this episode, I discuss: The first time I ever heard a JVM So...
Episode 51 - My AC Broke But I'm Still Enjoying Life 20.07.2022 10:10
I know that it has been a hot minute since I have put out an episode but here is a quickie catch up session. In this episode, I discuss: My AC Unit Breaking Life after University A Life Update Concerts I have attended James Vincent McMorrow Concert on July 20. 2022! After Book and Movie Series My New Celebrity Crush Paris or NYC? Follow the Podcast Instagram: @pessimismatitsfinest https://ww...
Episode 50 - Alexandria In Bogotá 19.06.2022 31:26
Yes, I was in Bogotá, Colombia. My friend got married to the love of her life, so I had to venture into South America to attend the wedding. This is my story. In this episode I will discuss: my terrible experience with Air Canada while traveling to Bogotá; the fight that took place at Pearson Airport; sleeping in Pearson Airport; Altitude Sickness ; my stay at the Embassy Suites Hilton Rosales ; a...
Episode 49 - The Cost of Being a Wedding Guest 15.05.2022 18:51
ITS WEDDING SEASON! My Mom and I had a heated debate. I believe that it is $100-200 per plate at a wedding, while my mom believes that it's $300-400 per plate (invite her to your weddings y’all). On my personal Instagram, I asked my followers how much a guest should pay per plate at a wedding. This spawned a productive and interesting conversation that lasted a day. I discovered many findings abou...
Episode 48 - A Master’s Degree but No More Bessie 01.05.2022 9:40
This is a bit of a somber episode. My dog, Bessie, has passed away! But she lived an epic life and we are happy to have provided it. I got my Master’s Degree. Big Whoop! On the same weekend, I completed my Masters Degree and my dog died. My dog was literally with me throughout two degrees! Lets shout out to her for all of the support during those all nighters. Starting a new chapter in life, witho...
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