Aiya Khodaya

Teenagers Mal and Meilin are best friends - but they live in different countries. Listen in each week as they call each other and chat about anything and everything, from their experiences as mixed-race teens to their favourite fandoms. They may be separated by the US-Canadian border, but through this podcast, they'll prove that true friendship has no boundaries.

EP. 24 Diverse!Disney AU

In this episode, Mal sits down to write a diverse story about a mixed-race princess. Meilin sits and commentates.

01-15
01:02:38

EP. 21 A Year in Review

As 2020 draws to a close, Mal and Meilin talk about everything that happened this year. They cover huge world events, such as the Australian wildfires and Covid-19, before diving into personal victories from 2020. 

12-25
53:02

EP. 26 So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way

Mal and Meilin talk about how to keep in touch with friends. They go over techniques for maintaining friendships in quarantine before delving into the secret to their long distance friendship.

01-29
47:08

EP. 25 Martha the Australian Speaks

Our good friend Martha is back for another episode, this time talking about all the language/slang differences between Canada, Australia, and America. 

01-22
01:09:21

EP. 22 Hummus

Mal and Meilin are back with another freestyle episode, where they talk about an assortment of random things, including Marvel and a fun school story from Mal.

01-01
54:21

EP. 20 Timbuktu

In this week's episode, Mal and Meilin talk all things travel - favorite past vacations, future travel goals, and what it's like travelling during Covid. 

12-18
01:06:09

EP. 19 17 Going On 70

This week's episode is very special because it's Mal's birthday! Your favorite co-hosts chat about past birthdays before Mal gives us all of her birthday wisdom from 17 years of experience.

12-11
01:02:08

EP. 17 Put a Finger Down

Mal and Meilin listen to TikTok put a finger down videos on various topics while also making note of Australia's capacity to speed skate and our love for Paul Rudd and Thor's Hammer, Jonathan.

11-20
01:03:28

EP. 16 Mrs. Chanandler Bong

Mal and Meilin talk about their favorite TV shows, guilty pleasure watches, and new (to them) shows that they've discovered while in quarantine.

11-13
46:38

EP. 15 Australia vs Canada vs America

In this episode, our favorite Australian is back to talk about the differences between Canada, Australia, and the US. We butcher Australian accents and argue about whether or not basketball is a contact sport.

11-06
01:12:28

EP. 14 My Sexuality is Nope

It's Asexual Awareness Week! In honor of this wonderful holiday, Meilin talks about what it means to be asexual and aromantic. She defines some labels and busts some myths surrounding asexuality. Learn more about asexuality: https://www.asexuality.org/?q=overview.html Learn more about aromanticism: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/basic-terms Listen to other people talk about asexuality: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Zj6PfmZf1w7ypWbL3axrk

10-30
40:33

EP. 13 What’s in a Pronoun

In this week’s episode, Meilin talks to her friend Anika (pronouns: she/they) about gender, pronouns, and how they realized they were a demigirl. Also, what it means to be a social construct.

10-23
54:09

EP. 12 Don't Leave Unread

In today's episode, Mal and Meilin talk about books, from their favorite authors to film adaptations. They also talk about representation in media and why it's important.

10-16
01:01:56

EP. 11 Back to School, Covid Style

In today’s episode, Mal and Meilin talk about their experiences going back to school in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Are their classes online? Do they have to wear masks? How has covid affected their college/university application process?

10-09
54:14

EP. 23 Celebrity Interview (special guest stars: us)

This week, Mal and Meilin interview some very special guest stars: each other. They ask each other all sorts of wacky, random questions. Listen to find out more about us (and Mal's idea of the perfect earlobe)!

01-08
54:15

EP. 10 Scoobert Doobert

Mal and Meilin read their favorite memes out loud and rate them based on their hilarity. They’ve got historical memes, Canada vs America, Campbell’s soup clap backs, and so much more.

09-27
57:02

EP. 9 Mal’s True Crime-a-Palooza

*CONTENT WARNING: murder*  In today’s episode, Mal and Meilin do their take on a true crime podcast. They talk about the Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, the Zodiac Killer, and the Boston Strangler.

09-26
01:25:38

EP. 8 Baba Ganoush

Mal and Meilin freestyle it in today’s episode. They talk about TV shows, the political systems in their countries, and how to make the perfect poutine. (We realize this is our most nonsensical episode title yet - we freestyled it, just like we freestyled the rest of this episode)

09-25
01:21:37

EP. 7 The Greatest Platonic Love Story of All Time

This week, Mal and Meilin get deep and play the 36 questions game, designed to make two strangers fall in love. The questions were advertised as taking an hour to get through, so either they were lying or we talk wayy too much.

09-24
01:59:40

EP. 6 Awesome. Wow.

In their most chaotic episode yet, Mal and Meilin chat with their Australian friend Martha about musicals and their shared love of Hamilton. Also, why Australia is better than New Zealand.

09-23
01:06:41

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