Amateur Popcast is a comedy podcast brought to you by Attia and Nico, where we discuss all things pop culture with laughter, curiosity, insight, and balance. New episodes drop on Mondays, every 3 weeks.
Content Warning: child abuse, exploitation
Nico had a baby...Attia had a psychological evaluation! Attia and Nico unpack the documentary "Quiet on Set" and explore public reactions, conspiracy theories, child protection, and labor laws. Attia reveals she still has a candle burning for TikTok CEO, Mr. Chew Shou Zi.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
28 Dec 2023
Am I the A**hole for Being a Freakin' Grinch? - Extended Edition
’Tis the season to be jolly, but not for our hosts. Attia & Nico embark on a journey of chaos that we all lovingly call the Holiday season. They poke at important questions such as: Why doesn’t Santa Claus travel to Eastern countries, why do families fight every holiday, and which Christmas attires are appropriate to piss of your mother-in-law? If you have had a wonderful holiday week or if you are currently in your room, with your door locked, because you have already caused a commotion with your whole family, this is the Ultimate Holiday Grievances Episode for you!
Merry Grinch-mas and Happy New Year!
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
27 Nov 2023
Am I the A**hole for Not Being Thankful?
Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful and count your blessings...or not! Attia and Nico pick their favorite Thanksgiving themed stories from Reddit's infamous "Am I the A**hole" subreddit, give out their unsolicited opinions and final verdict on the original poster's woes, and are thankful to not be in these situations!
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
30 Oct 2023
Am I the A**hole for Getting Spooked?
It's SpOoKy season, and what's more scary than a**holes on Halloween? Back by popular demand, Attia and Nico pick their favorite Halloween themed stories from Reddit's infamous "Am I the A**hole" subreddit and give out their unsolicited opinions and final verdict on the original poster's woes.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
9 Oct 2023
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner: Camp Rock vs Game of Thrones
Nico has some news to share with listeners. Attia and Nico unpack Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's messy divorce, and discuss PR stunts. Have audiences gotten smarter? Nico proudly tells listeners that she "never liked" Joe Jonas and that she was too old for Camp Rock. Attia confesses she's actually never watched Game of Thrones.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
4 Sept 2023
The Alleged Lizzo and Ariana Grande Scandal
Content warning: sexual harassment, body shaming, and sexual acts are discussed.
Attia and Nico unpack the *alleged* allegations that have been thrown at Lizzo and Ariana Grande. Attia and Nico also reflect on existentialism, death, feminism, supporting women's wrongs, appropriate "team bonding" exercises, and Ryan Gosling.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
15 Aug 2023
The Dark Side of Family Vloggers
Content Warning: physical, sexual abuse, familial abuse, exploitation
Recently horrified by the Duggar family documentary, "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," Attia reflects on the rise and fall of YouTube family vloggers. Nico huffs and puffs about how much she hates family vloggers and why YouTube influencers are the bane of her existence. Both share stories of the family vloggers that disgusted them the most.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
9 Jul 2023
Am I the A**hole for Laughing?
Nico and Attia pick their favorite stories from Reddit's most infamous subreddit, "Am I the A**hole?" Nico and Attia not only read the stories and comments, but they also provide their own unsolicited advice and verdict regarding the original poster's woes. And yes Nico and Attia, you are a**holes for laughing.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
12 Jun 2023
Is Taylor Swift's Feminism Performative?
Nico and Attia unpack Taylor's recent whirlwind romance with the controversial and trollish 1975 frontman Matty Healy, how it impacts Taylor's brand of feminism, and white feminism in general. Attia grapples with the inner turmoil and tension of being a Swiftie during Taylor's current era, while Nico provides support the best way she knows how: sarcasm.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
New episodes drop Mondays, every 3 weeks
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
23 May 2023
The Dark Side of Therapy Influencers
TW: Mental health issues
Are you following therapy influencers and taking their advice? Have you ever been on the receiving end of a "corporate friendship break up? On this episode, Attia and Nico tackle therapy-speak and therapy TikTok influencers! Attia scandalizes poor Nico on what TikTok therapists are doing on the internet, and Nico uses her expertise for something useful for once and breaks down her 99 problems with therapy influencers.
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
30 Apr 2023
Fall of the Kardashians: Impossible Body and Beauty Standards
TW: Weight Loss, Body Modification, Body Dysmorphia, Plastic Surgery
Attia and Nico unpack body image issues, plastic surgeries, and how our favorite family influences all of this: the Kardashians. In today’s episode, we unpack the years of unhealthy obsession with women’s bodies in Hollywood, and how the Kardashians have perpetuated this narrative. We discuss whether the Kardashian effect has diminished in recent years. We also talk about whether the Kar-Jenner family promotes impossible beauty standards and has a hand in the surge of body modification amongst normal everyday people. But before we do all of that … did anyone know that Nico was such a Kravis fan?!
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
14 Apr 2023
Taylor Swift: Breakups, Rumors, and Eras
In this episode, Attia and Nico discuss all things Taylor Swift: her recent break up with Joe Alwyn, her accomplishments, Swiftie fan conspiracy theories, and Taylor’s easter eggs. Attia shares her spiritual experience at the Eras’ concert, Nico somehow shoe horns Shakira into the conversation, and Attia gags at the name of John Mayer.
Do people have unrealistic and unhealthy parasocial relationships with Taylor? Are we reading too much into an artist’s lyrics? And how does Usher’s “Confessions” play into all of this?
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
27 Mar 2023
Trial by Celebrity… Bad Bunny and Gwyneth Paltrow sued!
Custody battles, skiing accidents, and the trademark to "Bad Bunny Baby," celebs are in litigation left and right! Attia and Nico explore the various lawsuits and are left perplexed! Why are trials being televised? What's $300,000 to Gwyneth Paltrow? Should lawyers be starstruck in court? When are men going to realize that low-balling your ex who is now a lawyer never ends well? Should Bad Bunny have ever been placed on his pedestal? Should Bad Bunny be dating a notorious cultural appropriator of Latino culture, aka Kendall Jenner? But most importantly...is TikTok CEO, Mr. Shou Zi Chew, a zaddy?
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
9 Mar 2023
JELENA TIL DEATH? HAILEY BIEBER IS A STALKER?
Attia and Nico dive into the recent Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin drama all over the internet. In this episode, we discuss and dissect the almost decade-long Jelena drama and explore Internet culture, the public obsession with gossip and whispered rumors, and the hold TikTok scandals have on us normies. Are Justin and Selena meant to be forever? Are Hailey Bieber and her nepo baby squad (aka Kendall and Kylie Jenner) all mean cheerleaders? Is being in a culty-cult Hillsong church a red flag? But most importantly, is Nico too old to have an unhealthy obsession with Twilight?
Hosted by Attia and Nico
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
9 Mar 2023
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Amateur Popcast is a comedy podcast brought to you by Attia and Nico, where we discuss all things pop culture with laughter, curiosity, insight, and balance.
Email us at amateurpopcast@gmail.com (mailto:amateurpopcast@gmail.com)
Instagram: amateur_popcast
Music by Felipe Guerrero
Special Thanks: Omer, Shabnam
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