You Can Call Me, Karen
You Can Call Me Karen is caught in the middle—too young for Gen X, too tired for Gen Z. Hosted by Manni, Steph, and Karen, three sharp-tongued friends raised on dial-up tones and Dawson’s Creek, the show unpacks the pop culture that shaped the ‘90s and early 2000s. With wit and candor, they dissect the contradictions of coming of age in that era, never afraid to channel their inner Karen if it means saying the quiet parts out loud. No advice, just real talk: a bold, funny, side-eye-laced ride through nostalgia, modern womanhood, and the messiness in between.
You Can Call Me, Karen
Dance Series Pt. 1: Do These Kids Even Know How to Dance Tho?
Welcome to episode 7 of the You Can Call Me Karen Podcast! Today we have a question for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Can we see you 1, 2, step? We have noticed a decline of social dance amongst middle and high schoolers so this week we will discuss what might be the culprit. Could the rise of social media, smart phones, and digital entertainment be to blame for the shift away from face-to-face interaction and community dancing? Tune in as we dive into the impact of technology on youth socialization and how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have changed the way young people connect with each other. Are these digital spaces replacing the need for in-person social experiences like dancing?
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
Links to sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_MWOzXyCtG/?igsh=MTE3YzRva2ZqN2R0Zg==
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Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
