Why Are We Like This: A Queer Media Analysis Podcast
Why Are We Like This?
An in depth queer media analysis podcast where we have no chill. Join us on our mission of finding out why we are like this by dissecting our favorite queer television shows scene by scene in extreme detail.
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Why Are We Like This: A Queer Media Analysis Podcast
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
0.18: Season Two Music (Part Two) 01.10.2024 1:22:30
Hi! We have returned to wrap up our season two music discussion JUST IN TIME for season three! There is some chaos in this one. Some unavoidable shenanigans, if you will. Alyssa was only able to join us for a short bit and Kass had to join us late but fear not! Everyone got their thoughts in, Alyssa still does their Ur So Pretty analysis, every song is a perfect choice, and we are all emotional ab...
0.17: Chapter Four (Part One) 24.09.2024 1:26:15
Hi! We are back with our comic coverage! (As you will hear, this chapter is so thick that we decided to split it into 3 parts. This episode covers all of the pre Paris bits!) Alyssa has an exciting announcement at the top! Then we dive into extreme flirting, sex ed class, getting caught kissing at school, Charlie opening up to Nick about his past, prepping for Paris, and the difficulties of trying...
Heartstopper Season Three Trailer Breakdown 18.09.2024 22:43
Hi! Ash here to breakdown the Heartstopper Season Three Trailer with you! *This is the audio from the Youtube video- head over to our channel to watch the full breakdown complete with video and screenshots! (https://youtu.be/-IymyqLCEL4) I did not film my actual reaction so join me in rewatching and discussing the entire thing scene by scene instead! I chose a happy photo but a lot of this is me b...
Heartstopper Season Three Pride Promo Clips Discussion 11.08.2024 15:59
Helloooo! We waited until they were all out to chat about the new promo clips we got. So here we are to talk all about the gang living their best lives on NYE, Michael freakin Holden, and our boys being the cutest ever. We also talk about the cast clips we got in the stories from Pride! I do think I messed up saying Leila played the drums- I am 99% sure it was Cori. Also, please enjoy their sandwi...
0.16: Season Two Music (Part One) 03.08.2024 1:26:41
Hiiiiiiiiiiiii!! We are so excited to be back to talk about the phenomenal music in this series! We chose to split this seasons discussion into two episodes. So this first one will focus on episodes one through four. Then we will be back to talk through episodes five through eight. We are so very pleased to have Nicolette and Kassandra joining us again for these discussions! Below are some links t...
Heartstopper Season Three First Looks Chat 13.07.2024 21:07
HI! How are we all doing? Everyone still breathing?? We are sooooo excited to chat about the stills we got earlier this week! This was kind of a last minute decision so it's a little chaotic. We get all of the couples being adorable, Charlie and Tori making our hearts swell, Isaac giving us a book watch right away, FREAKING OLIVER SPRING?! And last but not least, we get our hearts completely d...
0.15: Why Are We Having A Proper Full On Gay Crisis: Season Two 05.06.2024 1:51:35
HI! We are back to talk season two with Kate and David from Heartstopper Fan Podcast! The format is basically the same as our season one episode. We talk through the season episode by episode while each giving our answers to the other shows end of episode questions. There is cackling, quoting, crying, and chaos. We hope you enjoy!! Go give Kate and David a follow @heartstopperfanpocast! Join our P...
0.14: Season Two Wrap 07.05.2024 1:17:43
It is FINALLY here. After many, many technical difficulties and also personal life difficulties, we are back to talk Season Two as a whole. Will we agree on which season is our favorite or will we be a divided household? What are our fav moments overall? What changes would we make? We answer some tough questions and hear from some of y'all! We made it through S2 and cannot wait to dive into th...
0.13: WAWLT (Taylor's Version): The Intro 21.03.2024 28:37
Helloooo! We are doing a series on Patreon where we discuss Taylor Swift! This is a little intro. We talk our TS origins, The Eras Tour, and The Tortured Poets Dept. This is a shortened version of the full episode that is on Patreon. Join our Patreon for more bonus content: tinyurl.com/WhyAreWePatreon If you are enjoying the pod, please consider rating and reviewing on your preferred platform! We...
2:08: Perfect 05.03.2024 2:13:51
Grab your tissues and some emotional support items because we are going to Prom! Nick comes out on Instagram, Tao and Elle define their relationship, Isaac picks up a lifeline, and Tara is a mess because Darcy is missing. Sahar gets to play a show with Baby Queen and Imogen's brain melts. Taylor Swift graces our ears with the most perfect of songs. We get some top notch improv. And then we all...
2.07: Sorry 01.02.2024 2:09:20
Hi!! We are finally back to dive into the penultimate episode of season two?! The group goes shopping, Isaac works things out with James, Elle's celebrates getting into Lambert and her painting is presented as the centerpiece of an art show, Sahar drops a bomb on Imogen, Charlie puts Ben in his place, Nick comes out to his dad, and Darcy's mom kicks her out. WHAT AN EPISODE. Jane and Juli...
2.06: Truth/Dare 12.12.2023 2:00:30
HI! We are FINALLY back to talk about Isaac and Sahar being the number one gossip gremlins, Mr. Ajayi and Mr. Farouk making the vending machines blush, exploring the Gayborhood, Tara's surprise birthday party, and Nick coming out to a room full of peers! Join us in screaming about season two, episode six. "Truth/Dare!" (Or, the one where we all get emotional whiplash..) Join our Patr...
0.12: Why Are We Unscripted: A Life Update 21.11.2023 21:03
Hi. WE ARE SO SORRY THIS IS NOT EPISODE SIX. Things are a bit tough for us right now plus the holidays are upon us and our schedule is a bit off. We wanted to let y'all know a bit of what has been going on with us and also go over some things we missed/got sent to us from Heat. We promise to be back ASAP with Truth/Dare. Thank you so, so, much for listening and hanging out with us. We apprec...
0.11: Creating A Safer Tomorrow 07.11.2023 41:58
Well, hello there! This bonus ep is super fun and we are so excited to share it with you! We are joined by freelance writer, Tariq Raouf to discuss the shows adults. We focus mostly on the queer adult journeys we get in season two with Mr. Ajayi and Mr. Farouk. However, we also touch on the lessons the show offers parents, teachers, friends, and family of LGBTQIA+ folks and the importance of unco...
2:05 Heat 24.10.2023 2:23:24
Hi! Oh boy, we are not ready to talk about this one. It is a true rollercoaster with twists and turns and a few upside down loops! We brought on our friend Jeremy from Always and Forever: A One Tree Hill Podcast to dive into this episode. We have some drinks and talk for literal hours about love bites, character trauma, museum kisses, character trauma, teachers pining intensely, character trauma,...
2:04: Challenge 10.10.2023 2:04:05
Hi! Who's ready to go to Paris?! We are back to talk for two whole hours about exploring Paris, group shenanigans, Will Gao's physical comedy, Nick and Charlie being disgustingly adorable, Mr. Ajayi and Mr. Farouk giving each other blushy gooey love eyes, and Imogen FINALLY putting Ben in his place!!! We are talking Season Two Episode Four "Challenge!" Patreon: tinyurl.com/WhyAre...
0.10: Why Are We Having A Proper Full On Gay Crisis?! 26.09.2023 1:37:23
Hi! We are back with a VERY special podcast crossover bonus episode!!! We got together with Kate and David from "Heartstopper Fan Podcast: Proper Full On Gay Crisis" to geek out together over our favorite little queer universe! We talk about how we all came across Heartstopper and how it has impacted us and our lives. We bombard them with more questions about the British school system an...
2:03: Promise 15.09.2023 1:59:04
Hi. WOW, the universe really didn't want us talking about this episode! But not even that could stop us! After rescheduling not once but twice, we finally got together to chat "Promise." Ashley did totally have her good mic off for most of the episode on accident. (Whoopsie!! Also, Hi. It is 4am and I am a bit delulu) So, please accept her apologies for the quality. It does switch to...
2:02: Family 29.08.2023 1:46:09
Buckle up, y'all. We are meeting David Nelson, getting more than our fare share of Jane Spring, dealing with the stress of exams, and avoiding our SINGLE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT. But we are also getting some top notch mom moments from Yan Xu, expanding our found family and trying out clubbing, sneaking to the park to see our banned boyfriend(resulting in the murder of every single audience member), a...
2:01: Out 15.08.2023 1:48:55
HI! Holy hamstrings, y'all!!! Season Two is FINALLY upon us and what a season it is! Should we have probably done an episode where we scream about the season overall first? Probably. But instead we dive right in! Let's talk well done kisses, flirting with our best friend, makeout montages, group sleepovers, and kissing in front of other people for the first time! Join us in squealing over...
0.09: Rewind with Eddy 01.08.2023 48:09
Welcome to our final Rewind episode before SEASON TWO!! *screams in gay!* We have a very special guest this episode to revisit Season One! Alyssa's very own partner in crime, Eddy, has joined us to give us all of his thoughts on the season as a whole! See you all in season two!!! Eddy's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@siegemaximo If you are enjoying the pod, please consider ratin...
Heartstopper Season Two Full Trailer Chat 27.07.2023 36:59
OH HI! We are ONE WEEK away from season two!!!!!!! The full trailer dropped a few days ago and we are here to talk about it in depth. This is audio from our YouTube channel! Link to video is below. Holy banana boats, Batman! There is a lot going on here! Join us in analyzing and theorizing!! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sk3SUGcUg40 If you are enjoying the pod, please consider ra...
0.08: Rewind With Avery and TJ 18.07.2023 1:30:53
We are revisiting season one, once again! And this time with not one, but two special guests! We are joined by Professional Queer and good friend, Avery and our fav librarian and cohost of the Gotham Outsiders podcast, TJ! Also, surprise! We weren’t able to get with Nicolette in time for our last ep, so Nicolette’s Comics Corner on Chapter Three is also included in today’s episode! If you are enjo...
0.07: Heartstopper Chapter 3 05.07.2023 2:04:54
Hello there!! We are back to talk rain drenched love confessions, birthday bowling, movies with the rugby lads, the beach date, A LOT of kissing, and coming out! Join us in discussing Heartstopper Chapter 3 "Kiss" (Volume Two) If you are enjoying the pod, please consider rating and reviewing on your preferred platform! We would greatly appreciate it! Follow us online: Insta: tinyurl.com/WhyareweIn...
Heartstopper Season Two Teaser Trailer Chat 03.07.2023 24:49
Hi! We come to you today to scream about the season two teaser trailer, poster reveal, and the first two minutes that we got back in June! We have a lot of feelings so buckle up! This is audio from a Youtube video we posted. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/uuAVQGvtFh8 If you are enjoying the pod, please consider rating and reviewing on your preferred platform! We would greatly appre...
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