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The Rise of Karen and An Awkward Uber Encounter

October 04, 2024 • Karen, Steph, & Manni • Season 1 • Episode 1

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Text Us Your Karen Stories

Welcome to the first episode of the You Can Call Me, Karen pod. This podcast will aim to break down every day topics in an effort to help bring us together rather than divide us.

This week we will discuss the "rise of the Karen"! We will ask the questions: Can we break away from societal labels and stereotypes? Is there value in stereotypes? and Where did the Karen meme even come from?!

Special thanks 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 referenced in this episode:

https://youtu.be/J_kg0W3AeIU?si=bCQa2lAtPLoe4UQr

https://www.businessinsider.com/karen-meme-origin-the-history-of-calling-women-karen-white-2020-5

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

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