Slightly Shook

On this episode of Slightly Shook , I am joined with Burton Chatelain–a friend, filmmaker, editor and documentary producer. We’re getting into a LONG story time because we both have ADHD let’s be for real. We’re yapping about mental health, meds, making friends, heartbreaks and all the unhinged stories from moving to LA to the entertainment industry. Can you tell our brains are rotting?! Just kidd...

Happy almost Thanksgiving bestie! On this episode of Slightly Shook, I wanted to do a quick episode wishing y’all a happy thanksgiving–but also realizing that the holidays can be a difficult time for some people.  Hope you have a great thanksgiving/friendsgiving/however you like to spend the day. DO WHAT FEELS GOOD FOR YOU.  As always, you can send your questions to slightlyshookpodcast@gmail.com...

ICYMI, I did an instagram LIVE Pod episode last week, and wanted to share for those that missed it. Q&As, yapping, and even had some of you call-in! THANKS FOR LISTENING! Let me know if I should do more of these... ASK me questions at slightlyshookpodcast@gmail.com or send me a DM on instagram @deanwlin or @slightlyshook .

On this episode of Slightly Shook, it’s just a conversation from bestie to bestie. Me to you. I wanted to talk about vulnerability, some lessons I learned in therapy/rehab, and some gems that have helped me through rough times. Love you and thanks for listening! As always you can ask me questions on my DMs or email us ( slightlyshookpodcast@gmail.com ) or comment on Spotify.  You can find the pods...

In this episode of Slightly Shook , we’re joined with special guest Symphony! She’s an actress, producer, and creative. I’ve known her since we interned at the Academy together in the summer of 2018. Since the both of us got laid off of our corporate jobs, we came together to discuss us finding our inner creatives OUTSIDE of the conforms of the traditional media/entertainment space. Bestie I hope...

Hey Besties! On this episode of Slightly Shook , we’re talking about Friendship Break-Ups, why they’re so hard and ways that I’ve navigated some of the friendship breakups I’ve had in my life. Sometimes, friendship break-ups hurt more than relationships because some friendships may have a long-term bond that contains a lot of nostalgic memories, your emotional-support system, yapping sessions, sha...

In this episode of  Slightly Shook, I am joined with a special guest, my realtor who helped me purchase my townhouse... Jarrett! He's been a realtor for 19 years and today we're yapping about los angeles real estate, catching up, and sharing advice about renting vs. buying... Thanks for listening to us yap in this episode–and make sure to ask questions for future episodes to me, your host Dean, at...

Besties, on this episode of  Slightly Shook, a very special guest is joining us – my older sister Cindy! We are diving into nostalgic memories, from our childhood  and family traditions to the deep bond that has kept us close. Cindy talks about her career in corporate/tech, her passion for photography, and the resilience that has shaped her journey. Most importantly, we get open and honest about s...

On this SPECIAL episode of Slightly Shook, it's giving new era with my bestie! This episode also is a transition from the podcast first introduced with two hosts, now solo with yours truly... DEAN aka your daily reminder bestie. Today I wanted to introduce you all to my BESTIE, Lindsey Ingram. We've been friends since 2015 and on this episode we've decided to be unhinged (but what is even new). We...

On this Episode of Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko are SHAKING because they’re joined with special guest Aurora Matrix ! Aurora Matrix was born and raised in Toronto. Since starting drag in 2019, Aurora is known for their high-energy dance numbers and striking makeup, becoming the Aries Fire of the Toronto drag scene and a staple performer in the community. Aurora competed on Season 4 of Canada...

In this episode of Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko dive into the different types of people we fall for, even if they may be really detrimental to our mental health and quality of life. It’s fall, but we aren’t falling for no toxic people. NOT THIS CUDDLING SEASON. Bestie, the type of people we fall in love with is extremely telling of what we may be going through, what we WENT through, and what...

In this episode of Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko dive into the ups and downs of our mental health recently… and GIRL, what has us SHOOK this week is our coping mechanisms! Recently life has just been stresssinggggg us out, and sometimes we just deal with that stress in different ways, and in this case, Dean & Nickko are almost polar opposites… Bestie, reflecting on an off day, can often l...

In this episode of  Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko dive into dating preferences... and GWORL, what got us SHOOK this week is preferences people have when it comes to dating in the gay community, the stereotypes that come with labels such as “masc for masc,” amongst others. Bestie, sometimes what is disguised as a preference is underlying insecurity from the other side and or just problematic....

In this episode of  Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko dive into finding motivation, discipline, and how to start pursuing your dreams/passions. What got us SHOOK this week are the challenges of dealing with unsupportive friends and the need to embrace change and growth, even if it means outgrowing certain relationships/friendships. Bestie, sometimes we realize people are not good for us and that...

Please note bestie: This episode includes discussions of eating disorders and body image issues, which may be triggering for some listeners. On this Episode of Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko dive into the complexities of body dysmorphia with their personal experiences. They explore the origins of their body image struggles, the impact it has on their lives, and their previous and current copin...

In this episode of  Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko are joined with a special guest… Jared Milrad! Jared is the CEO & Founder of Movikarma, a non-profit aiming to close gaps for underrepresented talent in hollywood and connect diverse/inclusive stories with impact. Tea is, Jared is also Nickko’s boyfriend so LETS GET SHOOK! On this episode, we dive into healing after heartbreak– we talk abo...

In this episode of  Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko talk about AUDACITY ... why people have so much of it, traumatic experiences, and situations where some people have too much audacity… Nickko shares his horror story with a person who had so much audacity and did him SO dirty. Audacity is very not demure, not mindful, not cutesy. They dive into why some people might have the audacity to treat...

In this episode of  Slightly Shook , Dean & Nickko are  talking about relationships, self-love while being single, dating disasters, and more relatable relationship advice… from their own experiences that taught them lessons. They'll share their fair share of trauma they’ve endured in the dating scene and trying to find the “fish in the sea,” even if most of it is rotten. Although again, t...

In the first episode of  Slightly Shook,  Dean & Nickko kick things off by talking about Friendships, Comparison, FOMO, and relatable conversation. They'll share how this podcast came to be, how they met why their shared trauma (just kidding, also not really) comes from a place of growth, and how everything they have gone through has led them to make meaningful connections away from their...

Welcome to Slightly Shook! We’re Dean and Nickko, and we can’t wait for you to listen to our first episode dropping on August 1st! Stay tuned, ask us questions on our Instagram page and get cozy because we’re going to spill some tea that’ll have you SHAKING… slightly 😉 Our Instagram: @slightlyshook Dean: @deanwlin Nickko: @nxckko