AMUSED

Welcome back, amused listeners! I'm so happy to be back for season 5 :) Get ready for even juicier episodes. Do you want to know every detail of my personal life and brain? This season, you will. But in this episode, we address the epidemic of ghosting. Have you ever been ghosted? Are you an avid ghoster? The big question is: to ghost or not to ghost? In this episode, Gabi Pal and Aidan Michaelov (and his roommates) give their two cents on the topic.

Although she claims she is not an expert, MUSE’s very own Maya Kotso walks us through an eye-opening, spiritual discussion on astrology, crystals and manifesting. We share personal stories, opinions and our hot-takes about all things zodiac. You don’t have to be a true believer to learn something new from this episode, we promise. Happy listening and don’t forget to check out Maya’s homemade crystal jewelry business @ladylovemecrystals.

Hi Amused, unfortunately, a very sad day has come as it is the last episode of the school year. However, we have a special episode lined up for you where we have Maya, the podcast editor, and Jaimie, the head of podcast production, joining us to recap and discuss the entire year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who listened to us and supported us throughout the year. We also want to extend our gratitude to all our guests for their time and insights. We love you all, and we cannot wait to bring you season 5. As we head into exam season and summer, we wish you all the very best. Love, Amused.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of conversing with @brendanboi about his unique journey of transitioning from a religious upbringing to university life. We kindly request our listeners to be aware that this episode may delve into sensitive topics that could potentially trigger some individuals. It is important to note that this episode does not represent MUSE's stance on religion, but rather serves as an open conversation about an individual's deeply personal experience.

Today, our very own podcast editor, Maya, is speaking to us from Edinburgh, Scotland, where she is on exchange for the semester! Maya is opening up about her exchange experience in an honest conversation about the challenges, the ways it has forced her to grow, the lessons she’s learned and the beautiful moments she has experienced. This episode has some amazing lessons for those who are planning on going on an exchange or just for the everyday listener.

In honour of the Queen’s Commerce VS Engineering game we have a very special episode. This week we’re sitting down with the incoming eng prez @aidanshimizu and COMSOC’s VP of student affairs @ethanwilliiams debating which program is really worthy of the win. You don’t wanna miss this episode. 

Today is a very special Amused episode listener because we are talking about mental health with one of Queen’s mental health counsellors, Amber McCart. For many students here at Queen’s, mental health is a daily struggle that we, unfortunately, know all too well. Join me while I have the conversation about dealing with this struggle and how we students can develop techniques to better manage on those darker days.

Welcome back, Amused Listeners! This week Maya is going to be wrapping up the Amused semester by talking about some hot takes at Queen’s. We asked on our Instagram story, and you gave some controversial answers, so we’re going to dive into them. We hope you love it and have an incredible break! Also a special shout-out to liv for requesting this episode. See you next semester <3

Hello Amused listeners! This is an episode the team has been so excited for you guys to hear. Do you love Taylor Swift? The answer is obviously yes (which means you have great taste). This episode talks all things Swift with the one the only Professor Megan Burry. Professor Burry, teaches “Taylor Swift’s Literary Legacy (Taylor’s Version)” here at Queens. It was such an honour to talk to and have her on the podcast. Until Next Time Xoxo Amused

Hi Hi ! Today we have the amazing Margot Dent on the podcast to discuss the topic of nepotism specifically nepo babies within the entertainment industry. This episode is based on an article that Margot wrote earlier this year, which will be linked below. Hope you love it mwah! (https://muse-magazine.com/lifestyle/the-rise-of-the-nepotism-kid)

Hello everybody, and welcome back to the amused podcast. We are a podcast associated with MUSE Magazine, the most incredible creativity magazine on Queen’s campus. This week we are introducing our fabulous team for the year. Jaimie is our podcast host, and most of you know her from last year. If not, you will love her! She is a second-year commerce student, and she has some amazing stuff planned. Maya is our podcast editor. She is a second-year film student and absolutely loves all things MUSE. Last but not least, Catherine is our head of podcast outreach this year. She is in first-year life science and she can’t wait to get involved. We hope you guys love everything we have planned as much as we do!! P.S. get excited for a spooky Halloween special later this week!

One of our goals as a podcast was to create a safe place for conversation so Queen’s students could share their input and personal connection to a topic they are passionate about. This week, we accomplished that in the way we dreamed about when AMUSED was just an idea on a page in @claudbeattie ‘s Notes app. Join our Editor in Chief, Megan Fanjoy, and Queen’s alumni Jessica Somersall as they reflect on Jessica’s piece in last year’s Black History Month zine, Celebrating Black. Celebrating Black was created collaboratively by CARED, MUSE and QBAS. It is always available to read at: https://issuu.com/musemagazine/docs/bhm_zine_final_2

This week, Claudia and Jaimie ask fourth-year commerce student Cléa Pariseau (@cleabeans) about her experience with the Queen’s exchange program. Although it may have been an enriching french girl fantasy 90% of the time, Cléa gives some tips and tricks on how to handle the discomfort and stress of the last 10%. Tune in on Apple Music or Spotify to hear what she has to say!

We asked, and you answered! Before the holidays, the MUSE Podcast team asked Queen’s students to share their most outrageous unpopular opinions. In this episode, Jaimie, Claudia and special guest, Laura Cohen, debate on some of the highlights. The conversation explores everything from interesting food combinations (watermelon and sriracha?) to controversial celebrities (do you support Olivia Jade?). Episode 4 will bring you a few laughs and force you to reflect on your own “hot takes”. Enjoy!

A very insightful conversation with MUSE Online Contributor Liz Gonzalez on the possibility of misogyny within the medical system. This episode aims to dig deeper into Liz’s article, Where Misogyny and Medicine Intersect, in which we hear more about her inspiration behind the piece (published on November 9th). We discuss the reality of the situation through sharing personal stories, examples on social media and brainstorming a possible solution to recover from this sort of bias. We hope you find this episode as eye-opening as we did! Happy listening and check out this link to read Liz’s piece: https://www.muse-magazine.com/where-medicine-and-misogyny-intersect/

It’s finally here! Season 3 of the MUSE Magazine podcast, featuring a new title: AMUSED. Our mission is to create a safe place for conversation. We open up the floor for Queen’s students to share their input and personal connection with a topic they are passionate about. Enjoy this brief introduction episode with the Podcast Team, Claudia and Jaimie, and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with our biweekly episodes, posted every Wednesday.

In our final episode of our sophomore season, EIC Jane Bradshaw and Online Director Trish Rooney talk about leaving Queen's early, our favourite memories, and how to say goodbye.  Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

In this episode, Jane, Trish and Claudia read your submissions about your worst hook-ups. From bad dirty talk to bad after-sex, we cover it all.  Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com

In this episode of the MUSE Pod, EIC Jane, Online Director Trish, and Online Intern Claudia talk about Jillian Michaels commenting on Lizzo's body, body positivity and its connection to health and wellness, and our relationship to our bodies as students.  Want resources? We got em! She's All Fat Pod Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison  Youtubers Sierra Schultzzie and Carrie Dayton  Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong Socials: follow us on insta: @musexqueens  tweet us: @MuseMagazine  muse-magazine.com

In this episode, Editor in Chief Jane, Online Director Trish, and Online Intern Claudia read some of our favourite responses from our crowdsource asking you: what's your worst habit?  follow us on insta: @musexqueens tweet us: @MuseMagazine muse-magazine.com