The Mostly Awkward Podcast

It’s time for the conclusion of our Twilight synopsis! Bella and Edward are officially a vampire and cardboard cutout… er, we mean boyfriend and girlfriend. They lay in a field staring at each other until James pops up and wants to kill them. Tune in to our take on the second half of the most awkward movie in the world.  Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/...

Hold on tight spider monkey… this week (and next) we are giving you the Twilight synopsis that you didn’t ask for. Tune in as we go through the movie and give you our hot take on this flaming pile of crap that for some reason we watch and talk about pretty often. Should Bella have been played by a cardboard cut out? On a scale of 1 to Edward, how creepy is Edward? Why is all the acting so forced a...

Last week we talked about super powers that introverts have… but they don’t really hit the spot like the ones we WISH we had. Today we take it a step further into the realm of the unrealistic and lay out some super powers that would be way cooler to have. From turning into a pile of goo to disappear from a conversation, to activating a giant forcefield that yeets people out of your space, this epi...

We don’t really live in a world built for introverts. Us shy folk tend to be the ones that feel left out and not included most of the time. BUT we also have some pretty awesome super powers that make us amazing. From our listening skills, to our ability to stay calm, and our writing capabilities… today we dive into a list of 10 super powers you know all the extroverts secretly wish they had. ...

The age old question… did you pop out of the womb the person you were destined to be, or did your environment shape you into the person you would become? In today’s episode, we take a look at nature versus nurture through a secret and completely unethical study looking at twins separated at birth. There’s a reason why you’re weird, and shy, and awkward... This episode may help you find it.  H...

Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice… there’s a lot of things we say without actually saying it. But it’s not always easy to pick up on. In today’s episode we discuss social cueing and how it eludes our grasp and leads to awkward moments.  Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/social-cues .

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This isn’t an episode, it’s just us awkwardly wishing you good cheer and letting you know that we are going on holiday. The next episode on January 17, 2023 will bring you even more aWkwArDNeSs. See you then!

Keeping friendships alive into adulthood isn’t the easiest thing to do. Life is busy. We have jobs and families. But Courtney and Emily have managed to keep their friendship very alive… solely through text message (they live 5000km apart after all). In this episode they share more about their friendship and some things you can do to maintain closeness to important people that you can’t always be a...

It’s not easy to pack up everything you’ve ever known and move to another country… especially if you’re mostly awkward. But Courtney has done it twice! In today’s episode she shares her experiences with both. What has been hard? Was there a challenge with the language barrier? And why did her car set on fire (oh yeah, that random story is in there too). Hopefully it will inspire you to live outsid...

This is something we struggle with… When it comes to being shy and introverted, should you change? Should you try to improve yourself and get out there more… or should you accept yourself for who you are and do what makes you happy? In this episode, we scratch the surface of this difficult question.  Here’s the transcription: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/should-you-change .

Breaking, breaking, this just in! In today’s episode we bring you a segment of the Awkward News, coming straight out of Emily’s home town. Let’s just say her town is full of some interesting characters and the news that comes out of it is often pure gold. From calling the cops because someone found a porno magazine on their front lawn to pooping on someone’s deck, tune in for the scoop!  Here...

Here’s a question for you… does social anxiety get better as you get older? Do you grow out of it or grow into it? Are there certain aspects you improve on or do you just get more and more weird until you’re fully embracing the crazy cat lady hermit life? We discuss all in today’s episode - and Courtney and Emily don’t necessarily agree. Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawk...

What are the 20 most awkward mistakes you can make? In today’s episode, we finish the count down with the top 10. Have you ever given a really awkward compliment or laughed inappropriately after someone told a really sad story? You’ll hear some doozies today! Where did we find this list you ask? On a pretty pretty sad website called getthefriendsyouwant.com.  You can follow along on the list...

What are the 20 most awkward mistakes you can make? In today’s episode, we count down from 20 to 11 (the top 10 will be in next week’s episode!). From waving at someone who isn’t waving at you to walking in the same direction after saying bye, we go through each one and offer our thoughts and some embarrassing stories. Where did we find this list you ask? On a pretty pretty sad website called gett...

Self-esteem doesn’t come easy - especially in a world that expects us to live up to so much. Research shows that self-esteem tends to be higher when we perceive ourselves to rank well on easily observable traits, such as good looks and charming social capabilities. When it comes to the latter, being awkward can leave you on the lower end of the spectrum. How can we improve our self-esteem? Tune in...

Welcome to some random ramblings on technology, social media, cancel culture, and all these new things in society that we don’t quite know the full spectrum of implications on yet. After some busy weeks, we needed a chill week to get our thoughts out there. Is technology a trap? Has what was supposed to be convenient just made us slaves to our devices? Tune in for more!  Here’s the transcript...

Let’s conclude the chat on conformity today. Last time we laid the groundwork, now it’s time to get into the implications in society. What does conformity tell us about things like Facebook posts and politics, juries, and even the nature of evil? What factors predict conformity? If you were under pressure, would you conform? Tune in to find out!  Here’s the transcription for this episode: htt...

What is conformity and why do we care about it? In today’s episode, we define conformity (basically when you are impacted by someone else in thought or action), talk about a couple different types of conformity, and look at some historical studies that shed a lot of light on human behaviour. All in an effort to discover more about why we do the things we do. Welcome to part 1 of 2 *rhyme*! Here's...

Let’s continue our chat on fears today… but we’re specifically talking about travel fears. Don’t let today’s episode turn you off from travel, it really is lovely! But Courtney and Emily have some funny/worrisome stories for you to make sure you stay diligent when abroad!  Here’s the transcription for this episode: https://mostlyawkwardpod.com/blog/travel-horror-stories

Do you have any fears that don’t make sense or are you normal? In today’s episode, Courtney and Emily list out some anxiety inducers they have… that don’t always make rational sense. Isn’t that what being awkward is about? Avoiding worst case scenarios in our head that no one else thinks about? From never turning left when driving to getting lost in a Chuck E. Cheese, tune in to hear some doozies...

It doesn't get much more embarrassing than this... those times you have to go to the bathroom in public and things just don't turn out okay. If you don't like talking about poop, this is your warning not to listen to today's episode. Emily and Courtney share some of their most embarrassing bathroom stories. From peeing their pants in public to begging for a bathroom in Spanish, you're sure to be l...

It’s one of the most common fears: speaking in front of a crowd of people. But it’s also a powerful tool that we generally need to use in many areas of our lives. In this episode, Courtney and Emily share their experiences with public speaking (Courtney has a great embarrassing story that involves getting hit in the head with a flag pole), and we look at why it’s so important to cultivate this ski...

What happens when the need to belong goes wrong? What happens when you're a poet and don't even know it? In this Part 2, we discuss the implications across cultures that we see when the need to belong isn't satisfied. From depression to grief and even worse things, could humans ever build a society of inclusivity? We take a look at the research and attempt to answer the question. Make sure to list...

Why does it hurt so much to be weird? Why can’t we just get over it? Why does it lead to so many problems in society when people are chronically bullied or excluded? Well, because humans have an innate need to belong (check it, Maslow). This episode gets a little sciencey, but we dive into the need to belong, why it exists (hint: evolution), and how it shapes our behaviour. This is our first two-p...

Jobs interviews weren’t really made for awkward people. If it’s hard for you to talk to strangers, it’s probably hard for you to show your personality and shine in an interview when it’s usually confidence and charisma that lands you a job. In this episode, Courtney and Emily share some horror stories they’ve had at job interviews followed by some tips that help them do better on the spot. Here’s...