Parasocial Social Club: For those obsessed with the power of fame, fandom, and being over-invested in total strangers. Hosts Charlie James and Jewell Karinen interview the people we all have parasocial relationships with. What’s it really like on the other side?
For their season finale, Jewell and Charlie review their parasocial resumes, discuss soft-launching new looks, and talk whales. Like several times we talk about whales. This is the season finale BUT we want to stay in touch! Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates about our next season: https://parasocialsocialclub.substack.com/ Scholarly References: Charlie's selfie tweet Jewell's birthday grid post Luna (the orca that got separated from his mom and acts weird now) hanging out with humans Style icon Lewis Hamilton PopCrave's insidious tweet about Ellen DeGeneres' hair color Amanda Seyfried's Architectural Digest home tour The clip we posted about House wherein Charlie exhibits being in the "interrupting women phase of transition" Jewell's Recommendation: The Good Whale podcast Charlies' Recommendation: Human vs. Hamster on HBO Deepen the relationship on social media: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.
Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, and podcaster. She began her career with the "Akilah, Obviously!" YouTube channel and went on to co-host the Crooked Media podcast What a Day. She has been a digital correspondent for MTV, HBO, Fusion TV, and Comedy Central. Check out her newest podcast, Rebel Spirit with Akilah Hughes, where she attempts to convince her high school, Boone County High School, to change its confederate general mascot. Scholarly References: A brief history of lookalike contests Tiger King (2020) on Netflix "Meet Your First Black Girlfriend" on Akilah's YouTube Akilah’s dog Fauci on Instagram Rebel Spirit Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more Akilah recommends playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Gerudo Caves mentioned.) Follow Akilah: Instagram TikTok BlueSky Twitter Website Deepen the relationship: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James. Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.
Jewell and Charlie discuss which sports teams their dads are gay for, public celebrity Tumblrs, and Oscar hosts. Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Scholarly References: Gay TV show Killing Eve starring Sandra Oh "Untitled (You Construct Intricate Rituals)" (1981) by Barbara Kruger Conan O’Brien is tall and hosting the Oscars Jewell thinks this is Amandla Stenberg’s Tumblr (but she could be wrong) Covers of “Teenage Dirtbag” by Cat Burns and another one by Dorian Electra and Sega Bodega Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.
Garrett Palm is a super talented producer, director, and actor, known for his work as host and show-runner of the hit show Eat It or Yeet It!, which ran for 5 years on Smosh on Youtube. Garrett also ran the writer’s room as lead writer for Tabletop News, and co-hosts the Agents of Travel podcast! Scholarly References Rainbow Kitten Surprise band breakup Instagram post Garrett’s show Eet It or Yeet It! on Smosh Garrett’s friend Brad's invention: LiveJournal Faerie romance novel series A Court of Thorns and Roses Vegan burrito at Tierra Taco pop-up Fun game Prey Another Day Castle Combo Game Garrett's podcast Agents of Travel on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Garrett's Instagram, IMDB, and website Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.
Jewell & Charlie talk about appearances. Plus fandom group chats, a Bill Burr surprise, Maria from The Bachelor, Kieran Culkin, and so much more. Subscribe to our email newsletter! parasocialsocialclub.substack.com Scholarly References: - New song from rock musician/group-chat participant Briston Maroney - Famous comedian John Mulaney - Writer and former Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh on Instagram - We are so sorry Niamh Adkins if we pronounced your name wrong - Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date episode with Andrew Garfield, star of America’s great fable The Social Network - Jewell’s Instagram post that Alexa Chung liked (I un-archived this for you guys) - Charlie’s movie recommendation A Different Man - Garrett’s life recommendation of getting involved with your local Mutual Aid org! Mutual Aid LA on Instagram Deepen the relationship on socials: TikTok Instagram Twitter YouTube Hosted by Jewell Karinen and Charlie James Produced by Garrett La Bonte. Theme by Bridey Hicks.