We explore: the recognition of women in professional sports; the struggle for creativity and diversity; the scourge of racism and how food might be the key to bridging divides; finishing creative projects; surprised at how happy we are.

Take The Cannoli w/Nick & Karilyn

The Conundrum of Happiness, Creativity, and Diversity

Today our conversation revolves around concluding chapters in film franchises. The Return of the King, Deathly Hallows, The Dark Knight Rises, Endgame, Toy Story 3 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, X-Men: The Last Stand, Revenge of the Sith, Return of the Jedi, and how they manage to wrap up the saga.

The Curious Case of the Franchise Film Finale

Karilyn talks about a harrowing documentary called A Plastic Ocean; Nick talks about Kevin Durant's tragic injury and the wild and callous media/fan circus that surrounds NBA players. Also: Frozen 2 trailer, Karilyn ruins the Tony's, and lives a social nightmare Plus more. Always more.

Tony's, Plastics, Spaceships and Basketball

A reflection on the recent Australian Federal Election; Karilyn mistaking Constantine with John Wick; Nick's irrational fear of orchestral pits; the worst natural and military disasters in human history because that's where they're at; Karilyn spoils the Game of Thrones finale for herself; Asgardian meatballs and the Midwest's obsession with tuna casserole.

Election Fits and Orchestra Pits

Nick & Karilyn talk about many things like: reflections on Detective Pikachu which Karilyn saw BEFORE Nick (endtimes); a new game where Karilyn has no idea what the Met Gala is; Nick weighs in on the final season of GoT to Karilyn who hasn't watched past season 3; Karilyn hiked 40km; all the ideas they still haven't done yet; only talking once or twice about Endgame the general existential insignificance of their lives, etc.

Dragons at the Met

[SPOILERS AHEAD] In a super deluxe extended episode, Nick and Karilyn go through everything that happened in the monumental Avengers: Endgame, and come out the other side absolutely emotionally and spiritually exhausted yet satisfied. Suffice it to say that there are spoilers everywhere in this episode. SPOILERS PEOPLE!

Two Emotional Wrecks Recap and Breakdown Avengers: Endgame

Nick and Karilyn have their first ever guest on the show! Rohan Williams joins them to breakdown the mind melting first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Karilyn said she was going to see Captain Marvel but apparently English ivy killing was more important. Endgame is getting closer which means the plan to acquire popcorn goes up a notch. And other things happen.

The Rise of Skywalker trailer breakdown (and other things)

We're together! Before they head out to check out Ed Night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival they discuss their latest awkward social interactions, dealing with small talk, why moths are attracted to lights, exuberant laughing, fearing needles, etc.

Karilyn and Nick Are Stepping Out

Minutiae we talk about: bread pillows, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the new Avengers: Endgame trailer (we are so ready for this). whistling languages (the world is amazing), left alone cupcakes, unnecessary plots in porn, anxiety over parents judging your home cleaning skills, winery tours, etc. 

Comedy and (talking about) Porn

We may be nihilist-go-lucky but sometimes, in fact, a lot of times, it is best to be compassionate, empathetic and understanding amid tragic, shocking circumstances - like the horrifying events in Christchurch that have rocked a country and people to their core, and yet the community, determination, love, courage, poise and grace that have been exhibited by the New Zealand people, led by their amazing prime minister, Jacinda Arden gives one hope that things can change for the better. 

Kind Words and the Revenge of the Washing Machine

The minutiae we explore this week: dealing with bushfires, all the obvious things in life that we never quite grasped until way later in life, quantum superpositions, social catastrophes being averted, flamingo shirts, how long a nickname can last, Egyptian pharaohs and the nature of our reality.Follow us: https://medium.com/swishInstagram: @swishausTwitter: https://twitter.com/SwishCulture

Things That We Should Have Known Way Earlier In Life

What grand minutiae of life do they come across this week? A few days to decompress over the Academy Awards. The bafflement and shock and incandescent hopeless rage of Green Book winning. Chris Evans being the internet's boyfriend once more. Seriously how did Green Book win? Nick is still processing it, and Karilyn has some calming, insightful words to sooth the madness.

The Oscars Fallout

What grand minutiae of life will we talk about this week? Well: crochet viruses, other weird crochet things, what is a virus, where does the word laconic come from, nice-guy Jesus and the anxiety of MidWestern politeness, going to New Zealand, all the Marvel movies in chronological release order, Karilyn promising Nick to watch Captain Marvel and Ant-Man and the Wasp before Avengers: Endgame is released, forgetting to talk about the Oscars etc, etc. It was a beautiful.

Viruses and Nice Guy Jesus

It starts with how weird Welsh words and Karilyn's name are, nation specific ents and christmas trees remaining stubbornly upright; the struggle of uncertainty that beset Karilyn as she prepared for adventure (anxiety yeah!). They also stumble upon an idea for a new podcast series (did someone say spinoff?) exploring books and their adaptations, and how Game of Thrones might end (spoilers?). It's all an effort for the two of them to be more productive!

Being Productive!

Things we talk about: Nick losing all the money on the Super Bowl; Endgame Super Bowl trailer/theories; Karilyn and a baby possum rescue; existential ecological responsibilities; Nick begins watching a Star Trek; Friedlieb is the caffeine man and much, much, much more.

Civet Coffee

Based in Melbourne, join Nick and Karilyn as they struggle to break through in film while dealing with the perpetual existential crisis that is the world these days

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