Yapping

Drinking A Soy Latte And Serving Kant At The Sex Change Operation Table with Samir and Petar

It's Friday evening, and you know what that means? More yapping for our dear listeners! This week, Samir and Petar discuss a bit of academia, talk about becoming a professor at our university, the unhinged Larry and Gaylor fandoms, and the increasingly desperate attempts of celebrities to court the gay male gaze.
Then, it’s a Eurovision deep dive: the sheer kantness of the 69th edition featuring songs titled Kant and Ich Komme (honestly? we're here for it), past winners returning for another shot at glory (and failing at it), and Sanremo being the gift that keeps on giving... giving us not what we want! We also unpack the mess that was Emilia Perez and the delicate (and often disastrous) balance between camp and sincerity in film, reminisce about Sex and the City 2 being both terrible and iconic, and revisit Madonna’s American Life rap verse—a moment that was tragically genius. And of course, no discussion about Madonna is complete without her failed attempt at performing in Eurovision in 2019, with vocals so off key the EBU had to intervene. Grab your soy lattes and buckle up for an episode of unhinged ranting!
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Gold Star Gay! Or: Eating A Pizzussy In The Fjörds Of Iceland with Samir and Petar

What do bussies, the Finnish language, and economic inflation have in common? Absolutely nothing, of course. But somehow, we still discuss them all on this week of Yapping. We'll tackle the mythos of the "gold star gay," unpack the ever-growing "-ussy" industrial complex, and go on a bit of a linguistic deep dive (namely, we mispronounce long words in languages we don't speak). We also explore the cold-hearted, reserved charm of Northern Europeans (and why smiling at a stranger in Poland is basically a crime). Samir contemplates embarking on a tattoo pilgrimage to Bulgaria, and, in a shocking turn of events, we take a hard left into extinction events and possibly dubious science. Also, this podcast needs to go video (hint: Samir’s hair is on a journey of its own and we spend like 20 minutes discussing it without showing photos!). Buckle up—this episode is a rollercoaster of chaos, culture, and -ussy appreciation. Apologies for the audio this episode!
 
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The Subtle Art Of Putting On Deodorant with Samir and Petar

Ah, the delicate dance of hygiene—an art so misunderstood, yet so desperately needed (especially in a packed gay club at 3 AM). This week, Samir and Petar embark on a whirlwind discussion that somehow connects Drag Race Thailand, Renaissance era architecture, and the tragic state of (penile) hygiene in the gay community, namely, how the norm has become smelling like a moldy Gorgonzola blue cheese which has aged in a cold dark cellar for a century. We break down the far-right’s weird obsession with “Western cultural superiority,” dive into the surprisingly grim stats on the percentage of people who do NOT wash their hands after using the bathroom in Europe, and talk about why many men think deodorant is optional. Plus, a crash course on Sex and the City (and why gay men are now all acting like SATC's worst straight men), the legacy of 80s-90s gay history on modern gay relationships and desirability standards, and how Marina Satti is single-handedly inspiring at least one of our hosts to take Greek language lessons (on Duolingo, for now). Grab some deodorant, wash your hands, and prepare for an episode that will leave you equal parts enlightened and horrified.
 
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Living Life As A 5’1 Italian Girl In New York City with Samir and Tobias

Some people are born great, some achieve greatness, and some are 5’1” Italian girls from New York City who single-handedly reinvent pop music, meat dresses, and the very concept of camp. This week, Samir and Tobias embark on a deeply unhinged journey through the chaotic brilliance of the one and only Lady Gaga. From her early days performing in grimy NYC clubs and sold out IKEA parking lots to her ascension as THE Mother Monster, we talk about her albums, the questionable accents on House of Gucci, and, of course, her performance on Joker 2. So grab your Chromatica Oreos, roll up your hair and put your lipstick on, and prepare for a Gaga deep dive that will leave you speechless, if not a bit confused, and craving the finest Italian food Manhattan has to offer.
 
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A Comprehensive Guide To Pop Girl Conspiracies and Albanian Mafias with Samir and Petar

All aboard! On the debut episode of Yapping, Samir and Petar delve into the marvelous and tantalizing world of pop girlies and all the conspiracy theories that surround them. From Britney Spears being cloned, Taylor committing vehicular manslaughter (and hinting at it in her lyrics), to the Albanian mafia secretly running modern pop music, we talk about it all... At least, all the interesting theories. Disclaimer, we don't actually believe any of these theories are true. But in case you do, here are 7 useful tips to know whether your fav girlie is up to something shady (and not the good kind...):
1. Follow the breadcrumbs... in the lyrics! Maybe it's not metaphorical, maybe it’s a confession. Dive deep into Taylor Swift’s discography for clues about her (alleged) hit and run.
2. Island hopping or something deeper? Why does Dua Lipa post so many vacation photos anyway?
3. Industry plants and money laundering - If a pop girl unexpectedly gets a hit out of nowhere and sells out stadiums with barely anyone actually attending, check for signs of money laundering.
4. If your favorite pop girlie suddenly gets involved in controversy every time the current US president is involved in a scandal, make sure the CIA isn't using her as a way to distract the public from the next potential Watergate!
5. A pop girlie’s flop era is never an accident—it’s a calculated move. Analyze why Katy Perry chose Witness to be her flop album. And Smile. And 143.
6. Stan wars or psyop? While your average 16 year old might make a shady comment about his fav outselling yours, check to make sure these accounts aren't botted to drive up engagement leading up to said fav's next release!
7. The Great TikTok Phenomenon: Why do so many pop songs suddenly go viral on TikTok? While the app may not actually have ties to the CCP after all, it could always be the Illuminati (orchestrated by Beyoncé, of course).
If you follow these 7 simple guidelines, you can be assured that you'll become an expert conspiracy analyst in no time!
 
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