We, The Intellectuals

Inspired by the conversations surrounding "Being in Love vs Being in Relationships", Jem & Renee discuss why that question is pointless and offer some more practical perspectives to guide you through relational difficulties. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagra...

Is Jealousy a destructive force that should be controlled at all costs? Or... is it a simple feeling that can actually be more helpful to your relationship than you think?! Tune In! As Jem & Renee explore the different faces of Jealousy and debate whether or not it is ultimately helpful or harmful to your relationships

Today, we listen to and appreciate the wisdom of the ages as couples in their final trimester of life elaborate on the things that made their relationships work for so long. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠...

After 4 weeks of Mega Virality, the casual party girl turned cultural phenom, Hailey Welch, can be seen throughout the internet meeting your favorite celebrities, chatting with popular podcasters, and... We kid you not... STAGING Paparazzi harassment (allegedly). However a strong pivot away from her viral moment to cement her staying power in the cultural narrative has yet to be seen. We Blame the...

Somewhere in between intrigue and existentialism lies Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, the perfect introduction to deep philosophical ideas ( Philosophy Lite as Renee puts it). It will challenge you to critique not only the behaviors and mindsets that hold us captive... perpetually locked in a constant battle with the planet itself but also the narratives that become the foundation of our very cultural an...

A bit of a sequel episode to our chat about being toxic; In today's episode we go deeper into the Green, Red, and Beige Flags that would make us UN-Datable. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You...

We're sure that by now, you've been exposed to the cultural moment that is Woman's World . And while on the surface its this generally unoffensive simple pop song that seems great for Khol's commercials, its attempting to be a profound satirical commentary that it simply fails at. Join Jem & Renee as they discuss why Katy Perry's latest attempt at relevance is cringy and ul...

We yet another episode where Jem is trying to make a case for a seemingly absurd idea. Ever since the completion of our dating series he as questioned the accepted norm that long-term relationships are the best type of relationship to be in. With all the ways we interact with each other can we find value in other forms of relationships? Tune In to hear Jem out! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUA...

In this episode, we go back to our roots. No elaborate thought-out discussion... just vibes as we talk about how we deal with vulnerability. Jem shares how to create a safe space and Renee admits to her own struggles with true vulnerability and how it affected her close relationships. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.t...

This Month's read continues our discussion around sex & Culture with: The Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise Perry. This thought-provoking critique on the 1960s Sexual Revolution and Liberal Femisim that promises empowerment while disenchanting women through lustful excess and a narrative that promotes hypersexualization. Her solution is fascinating so tune in to find out just wh...

We are always sooo quick to point the finger and cry toxic, but in reality we ALL have alittle (or alot) of toxicity in us. Jem & Renee chat about 10 subtle things that we do that can end up being more toxic than not. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instag...

We had to do it guys... We have been tip-toeing around this subject since we started the Pod and to celebrate our anniversary it is only right to make this episode about: SEX!!! We all have it, we all want more of it, we all want better of it and that is NOT what we are gonna tackle today. Instead this episode we look back and reminisce about our sexual experiences until now, looking at how religi...

Its official... We have finally lost the plot! When people are taking to the internet declaring how they are no longer gonna "take less than they deserve" only to go on and explain why they clearly don't deserve it you know society is COOKED Sprinkle Sprinkle & Drizzle Drizzle has done nothing but confuse the conversation and if it ever took hold in any meaningful threatens to se...

Hey Intellectual Fam! This week we are diving into part 2 of our conversation about infidelity: Unpacking Monogamy. Why are we so devoted to this idea of monogamy as the "correct" way to be in a relationship? Is monogamy natural for us? Is polyamory the stage of relationship evolution? Within the contradictory nature of interpersonal interactions, what is the best way to derive meaning f...

Back at it again, we are analyzing the advice that proliferates the internet, but this time focusing on the BEST advice out there. Advice We would actually follow. Tune In to See which one is the Best. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.in...

Welcome To Our Book Club!! Once a month we will be reviewing a book in an attempt to 1. Get back into Reading cuz we both love books 2. Make it easier for You to Find and Read Books worth reading 3. Continue the relentless pursuit of knowledge in its purest form till our souls are released from this mortal toil This month's read is Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton; an incredible...

This has been some of the most entertaining and intense back-and-forth between 2 Titans of Industry. Tune in as Jem & Renee join the discussion of the implications of what is being said and how it feels to participate in the current climate of hiphop So Who Won? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we...

Your constant pursuit of honesty might be ruining your relationship. A healthy relationship requires LIES!!! This is Jem's Soapbox Episode. Full of hot takes he elaborates on why it might be better to lie to your partners. And why the need for validation limits your ability to connect with your partner. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US!...

Before We named ourselves "intellectuals" we were considering "overthinkers". This episode is just us articulating all the things that we overthink about that also terrify us. (Renee Specifically) Trigger Warning: If you do not want new fears maybe skip this episode! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

Don't let our tendency towards agreeableness fool you, We actually love arguing. And in this episode we take a page out of David Alvereeezy's book and play Debatable : a game where you have to pick a side and argue whether you believe it or not. Who do you think won the debate? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...

Jem & Renee chat about the double standards we all have in relationships. Some Double Standards aren't so bad, Right? SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLOW US! TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/we.theintellectuals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@we.theintellectuals⁠...

Just a chill episode of two friends trading fun memories of their travels. Nothing deep... Just vibes. SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • • • Check out the full conversation here:  https://linktr.ee/we.theintellectuals   FOLLOW US! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@we.theintellectuals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.theintellectuals Youtube: https...

Hey Intellectual Fam! This week we are diving into the first part 1 of our conversation about infidelity. If monogamy is the mainstream relationship ideal, why would a person find themselves in an affair? What exactly do we mean when we say "cheating"? While affairs are often destructive and traumatizing, they have the potential to reveal very necessary about your association with monoga...

Hello My Fellow Intellectuals! This week we are tackling the timeless question: Is it possible to be friends with the opposite sex? The short answer is that... it's complicated but are there more benefits for male + female friendship in the integrated society that we are moving towards? Tune-in to find out!!! SUBSCRIBE & JOIN the INTELLECTUAL FAM!! We'll love you forever :) • • • FOLLO...

After a month since the last recording, Jem & Renee catch up on all the crazy things that have been happening in Pop Culture. The Love is Blind Fiasco The Omah Lay Incident The Live - Action Adaptation Controversy Before chatting about bringing the fun element of Flirting back to relationships. Should the pursuit of certainty in relationships keep you from accessing the playfulness love can gi...