Letting you all know that we're taking a mid-season pause over the winter holidays. Wishing everyone a restful end to 2021 and happy beginnings for the new year. As always, thanks for listening!
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It’s that time of year! Get into the holiday spirit and hopefully get some last minute gift inspiration as we discuss our approach to picking out gifts from birthdays to holidays to the dreaded office present. We also discuss some of our favorite gifts received over the years, and some tips for picking out the perfect present.
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Welcome to Is & Sesh, a never ending conversation between best friends talking life, travel, media, food, business, and everything in between. On this episode, we’re catching up on what we’ve been up to since season 1 over warm cups of chai (metaphorically, anyway). Grab your own mug and tune in to hear about what we got up to over the summer, what we’re looking forward to for the new season, and what we're actually drinking during our chai chat to celebrate season 2!
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Get excited for season 2 of your favorite best friend conversations. This season, we'll return to favorite topics from season 1 and dive deep into tons of brand new topics. Here's to another season of penny thoughts, punny jokes, and much more!
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This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later. BRB while we cry… Jk, we’re still laughing at Sesh’s bad jokes for one final episode! We talk about the ins and outs of this show, our favorite episodes, what we’ve learned and how we hope to grow.
We’re going to miss recording this show but we’ll be back before you know it with Season 2 of Is & Sesh - and you can always find us on instagram or through our email if you miss us in the meantime. Thanks for listening!
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Lace up those sneakers, because this week is all about exercise! We share about our own fitness journeys and break down our own best practices for staying active. Content Warning that we do discuss some aspects of food and body image in relation to exercise in particular - and we are NOT experts, but share our personal experiences and preferences when it comes to exercise & wellbeing. If you’re looking for more resources or personal advice around diet, exercise, and wellbeing, please seek professional support. Thanks as always for tuning in!
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Power up and plug in those controllers for this week’s episode all about video games! We welcome a special guest to break down some of the games we’re currently loving, our childhood favs, and how we transitioned into playing games in adulthood. Tune in to hear and don’t forget to check out twitch.tv/doctortomdo to hear more from our guest!
Mentioned in this episode:
Podcast StartUp by Gimlet - 2 Episode Miniseries on Twitch
Games mentioned in this episode (in order of appearance):
Starcraft
Candy Crush
Super Smash Bros
Pokemon (Sapphire)
Valorant
The Simpsons Road Rage
Final Fantasy VII, X, X-2
Kingdom Hearts
Horizon Zero Dawn
Mario Party
Mario Kart
Super Mario Sunshine
Legend of Zelda
Harvest Moon
Stardew Valley
Farmville
Animal Crossing
Spyro Trilogy
Rust
Subnautica
Daisy
CS Go
Tekken
Dead or Alive (DOA)
Crash Bandicoot
Legend of Zelda Wind Waker
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Grab a face mask and get ready to talk all about skincare! We break down some of our all star favorite products and share which brands we can’t live without.
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This week is all about the #adcampaign, with Sesh sharing her marketing expertise and both of us highlighting examples of our favorite campaigns. Take a drink every time the words campaign, cohesion, and milk (listen and you’ll get it!) come up - and listen along as we discuss all things marketing this week!
Referenced in this episode's penny thoughts:
Omsom Authenticity Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSl-DnBAc4/ - scroll through post for additional links and insights!
Campaigns mentioned in the episode:
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It’s not about the money, money, money… except for today’s episode, it is! We’re getting into it about personal finance, discussing budget techniques, personalizing your approach to your own needs, basic investing, and more.
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Knock knock… it’s our episode all about comedy! This week we’re doing a rundown of favorite sitcoms, comedy shows, and stand up comedians. Join us in reminiscing about some favorite shows, funny moments, and more.
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Pack your bags! This week we’re talking about cities around the world, with a guest joining us on the ride. If you’re missing traveling as much as we are, this episode’s for you. Tune in to hear about from us and our friend and guest Vedang about our most notable cities.
Referenced in this episode: Atlas Obscura (book and website)
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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you… today’s episode is on one of our favorite topics, birthdays! Join us to talk cake, memorable past celebrations, and our annual traditions as we get in the mood for some upcoming birthdays. Make a wish!
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Today we welcome our second official guest, Kirstie, to talk about her experience pursuing a creative career by moving to Los Angeles to work in the film industry. Tune in to hear her background, path to LA, and of course some film and show recommendations. We’re so excited to welcome Kirstie to the show this week!
Find Kirstie on Instagram, Twitter & Youtube @kirstierodden and Camp StarCrest on Instagram & Facebook @campstarcrest. Reach out to us on Instagram @isandsesh and email us at isandsesh@gmail.com.
Recommended in this episode:
Films:
Knives Out, Searching, Goodfellas, Memento, The Usual Suspects, The Ring, Psycho (with no googling for spoilers!), Parasite
TV Shows:
Psych, Brooklyn 99, Money Heist, Community, IT Crowd, New Girl
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Is this episode about books? YES! Tune in to hear about what we read, how we read, where to find your next book, recommendations, and more!
Find us on Instagram @isandsesh or shoot us an email at isandsesh@gmail.com and let us know what books you recommend!
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Referenced in this episode (chronological order by genre):
Fiction:
Plays:
Poetry:
Nonfiction:
Food Blogger: @architlost on Instagram
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? On this week’s episode, we break down our top advice and particularly the advice we actually follow. Get ready to digest some golden nuggets of wisdom, and let us know what your favorite advice is - find us on Instagram @isandsesh or shoot us an email at isandsesh@gmail.com because we want you to talk to us too!
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Grab your cardboard boxes and schedule the moving van - on this week’s episode, we’re talking about moving into your first apartment! We discuss our first apartments, what we learned and what we changed moving into later apartments, and recommendations for day 1 essentials, as well as tips for feeling truly “at home” in your new home.
Tune in and share your thoughts about apartment essentials by emailing us as isandsesh@gmail.com or messaging our Instagram @isandsesh.
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If you also spent your holiday break in front of the TV, this week’s episode is perfect for you! We’re diving deep into a favorite low-stress activity - watching Reality TV. We’ll highlight some background and history of the genre (and sub-genres!) and dissect some of our favorites. Tune in to hear and don’t forget to let us know your favorite shows that we should check out!
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We’re kicking off the new year with a look into analog vs. digital, discussing how we define each and what our lives look like personally, professionally, and beyond through an analog vs digital lens. Especially after 2020, we’re unpacking how we navigate increasingly digital lives as well as ways we disconnect. Join us and let us know your thoughts as well!
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Happy new year and gooooodbye 2020! We’re talking about our most memorable New Years Eve celebrations and 2021 goals as well as completing a rapid-fire 2021 resolution activity.
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