The Mostly Awkward Podcast

Hey everyone... this isn't an episode. We just wanted to let you know that we are going on hiatus for a bit (unsure for how long) because today is literally Courtney's due date for baby. So until life settles down again we are putting our podcast side project on hold. Hope you have beautiful holidays, a great start to 2024, and see you sometime later!

We're back with some more awkward laws! From flying kites, to taking selfies, and what kind of underwear you're allowed to wear... tune in to hear what countries limit you in ways you can't really understand. Plus, Emily shares her own awkward underwear story and it's a good one.

Hey, all! We're back from some time away. Since we've been gone, Emily has been to visit Courtney in Amsterdam. They share all the awkward, embarrassing things they did in the city in this episode.

It’s an episode all on pregnancy! If you didn’t know, Courtney and Erwin are expecting their first baby in December. In this episode, Erwin joins the show and they tell the full story: when they knew they were ready for a baby, how they found out they were pregnant, their plans for birth, the languages the baby will speak, and more! Erwin even goes on a full rant about eggs, which is incredibly im...

If there's a law about it, it's because someone did it with disastrous consequences. In today's episode, we discuss some funny laws that don't really make sense, but at the same time really, really do. This is humanity at its finest!

If you ever feel bad about being awkward, just remember that Einstein made a list of demands for his wife, Darwin literally ate all the cute animals he studied, and Pythagoras created his own cult. It’s called being eccentric! In this episode, we go over some awkward science dudes to let you know the personality behind the genius.

It’s not just humans that are awkward… THANK GOD! In today’s episode we go David Attenborough on you, discussing the most awkward animals that join our cause. From the aye-aye to the okapi, colugo and gerenuk, get ready for some butt flaps, shoulder fingers, eye secretions and more!

Customer service jobs... where dreams go to die. In this episode, we talk about our worst customer service experiences. From getting sworn at, to accused of being a thief, to having a customer literally poop on the floor in front of you, between Courtney and Emily, they've experienced it all. Tune in for it!

The world is a tough place to navigate! Sometimes that means that people believe some pretty stupid stuff. At least when you're a kid, you have an excuse. In this episode, we talk about stupid stuff we believed as kids. Watch the video about the house hippo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijcoS8qHIE .

There’s being awkward… and then there’s being just plain creepy. In today’s episode, we discuss a viral twitter chain that exposed a man in Toronto (and surrounding area) for what he’s been doing to women on dating apps and social media for 10+ years. Unfortunately, this type of behaviour spans far and wide, and we discuss red flags, some personal stories, and why this is so important to talk abou...

We all have aversions to different things. Maybe you hate mushrooms or refuse to put on a damp bathing suit. In today’s hilariously gross episode, we discuss things that make us gag. Let us know if you relate! Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/things-that-make-us-gag . 

If it makes you feel better, there have been some pretty awkward moments in history that messed things up for, well, everyone. In today’s episode, we discuss them! From building the leaning tower of Pisa (that wasn’t supposed to lean), to the Cat Purge, and a very awkward misprint in the bible, these hilarious stories have lessons we can learn from even today. Here’s the transcription for this epi...

History is full of awkward moments that can make you feel better about yourself. In this episode, we dive into some of the most awkward battles ever fought. It’s a hilarious look on history, war, and large groups of people coming together to cause some pretty serious repercussions that even impact us today! Here’s the transcription for the episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/awkward-battles...

We know the distinction behind being an introvert or an extrovert has been important in psychology… but is there a biological link to your personality? It turns out, there is! Introverts brains are wired to need less dopamine, react less to seeing a human, and overall needing less stimulation. In today’s episode, we discuss it, with some personal examples and of course going off on some tangents....

How can you figure out what your personality type is? Why, take a personality test of course! What are you general behavioural patterns? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Likes and dislikes? In today’s episode, Courtney and Emily take two famous personality tests in psychology and share their results. You can find where to take the tests and the transcription of this episode here: https://mo...

There are 8 billion people in the world - does every single one of them really have a unique personality? Or are there patterns of behaviour and traits we see across different individuals? A lot of great minds have put their creativity and Type A selves into the task of defining what personality is and how to determine an individual’s make up. In this episode, we go over it, from Freud deciding if...

Where the hell have we been, loca?! In this episode, we are coming back to our Twilight rewatching series with the second movie on the roster… New Moon. This is the one where Bella is emo and a terrible friend and daughter, making everyone around her feel awful because her boyfriend dumped her. We give the lowdown on everything that happens, so feel free to ruminate with us. Here’s the transcripti...

Did you know… research shows that introverts have a longer attention span and better concentration compared to extroverts? In today’s episode, we discuss our concentration habits and some tips to become better at it if it’s not your strong suit. Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/how-to-improve-concentration .

Women have been told for centuries to be the perfect embodiment of a female - quiet, polite, submissive, etc. Basically, seen but not heard. And it’s interesting to consider how this leads to some issues in awkwardness for women today, such as being too afraid to be rude to men or too timid to be a powerhouse at work. Today we discuss this and share some stories. Here’s the transcription for this...

Us introverts are a simple folk. Give us a book, a blanket, and a cat and we're good to go. Okay, it's a little bit deeper than that. We need 12 things. In today's episode, we discuss 12 things introverts need in life to be happy. Do you relate? Are we missing anything? Let us know! This episode is based off this list: https://introvertdear.com/news/introverts-happy-need/ . Here's...

We all get a little depleted every now and then, whether it's from work, life, or social engagements (for our introverts out there). When this happens, how do you recharge your batteries? Courtney and Emily share what they do, which often involves going full slug. Here's the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/recharge-your-batteries .

We have a super exciting guest on the show today... Courtney's Swedish/Aruban bestie, Jess Rydh (follow her on Instagram @jessicarydh)! If you struggled in school, this episode is for you. The ever optimistic Jess shares about her learning disabilities and the environments she thrived in outside of the classroom, kicking stigma to the curb one laugh at a time. At the end we go off on a tangent...

Today, March 14, is Courtney and Erwin's wedding day! Last week Courtney shared her views on marriage, and we thought it was fitting that her husband got the chance to share his views too. While Emily has a day off, Courtney and Erwin take the time to share how they met, what their relationship is like, and what the future has in store for them as a *married* couple.  Here's the transcription...

Awww marriage, the beautiful institution of finding your soulmate and living happily ever after. Except, for the majority of human history, that’s not what marriage has been about at all. Courtney may be getting married in a week, but she is overall pretty critical of it. In this episode, we talk about the history of marriage, why Courtney ultimately decided to get married, and how she is doing th...

You guys loved the last one so much, we have another round of embarrassing bathroom stories lined up for you. If you don’t like talking about poop, this is your warning to skip today’s episode. From rollercoasters to mini vans and trains, it’s time once again to feel second hand embarrassment for us.  Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/embarrassing-ba...