CUNTIOSITY

About CUNTIOSITY

Two friends staying connected and curious while living across the ocean

Publisher

C_NTIOSITY

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jul 2025

Latest episode

30 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

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   30 Dec 2025

   Episode 16: The Most C*ntiest Time of The Year

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, it’s about to be 2026, and we ain’t ready, or are we?…one of us is, the other, has some trepidations. Any guesses who? While we’ve been enjoying the strange, quiet, twinkly days tucked in between the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Day, we’re trying to think ahead to 2026—still discovering things about our friendship and each other that surprise, delight, and sometimes shock us. Join us for a little time-traveling 80s slang, wondering about our Christmas girlie status, and questioning why every single app is doing a year-in-review recap. We’re missing analog life, and maybe that’s some of what we want to carry into 2026—along with this friendship of radical acceptance and mutual elasticity, plus mixtapes, a tarot card reading, and a bit of screaming and kicking. So join in and join us as you ring it in! Happy 2026 from us —Reshma and Tia On this episode, we have a serious discussion about our hopes and dreams and wishes for 2026….PSYCH! No we don’t, we wax poetic about the analog age, how we let ourselves drift through that liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s Day where time feels suspended and nothing quite matters in the usual way, and how the simple act of shutting down the work laptop might be single the true miracle of the season. We talk about the 80’s slang in Stranger Things and if it is authentic and does that even matter? Why does everything have to become such a debate? Ugh.So boring. We also talk about how nice the collective quiet of this time of year can be if you stay away from the hustle and bustle of it all. Getting ready for our New Year rituals, Tia will be journaling, pulling tarot cards and getting ready to rise early on NewYear’s day, while Reshma carries on into 2026, kicking and screaming, overwrought from Christmas to New Year, to her impending birthday. At least we’ve got each other and we’ll keep grabbing hold of our friendship, despite our sometimes wildly differing personalities. This is a friendship that works through it all and we look forward to more in 2026. So make your resolution (or disillusion) boards, practice your rituals, and stay connected with us by liking and subscribing.  As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron, and this week’s question 16 invites us to name what we value most in a friendship. How would you answer this for yourself? Your answers might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Psyche! What's The Right Slang Gang? 01:51 We're just making things up in 2026 02:31 Are You A Christmas Girlie? 05:13 Coasting On The Quiet Parts Of Holiday Season 10:22 What Even Is Boxing Day? 11:20 Boxing Day and Cultural Traditions 15:42 Too Many End Of Year Recaps All Over The Place 17:32 There Were Some Delightful Recaps Too! 19:31 Put The Needle On The Record 21:35 What Would Lily Allen Think? 26:09 Are Music Albums More Like Books? 30:28 Vision Board, Disillusion Board, You Decide. 32:30 What Keeps Your Friendship Connected? 37:35 12 second ident.mp4 Episode 16 Cuntiosity, friendship podcast, year in review podcast, end of year reflections, analog life, mixtape culture, Christmas feelings, New Year intentions, Arthur Aron 36 questions, female friendship, Cuntiosity podcast, women over 50, friendship, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, Brighton, New York, older and wiser, staying curious

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   16 Dec 2025

   Episode 15: Child-free, single, and don’t wanna mingle

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we get into the very loaded, very current, and somehow still controversial reality of being single and child-free by choice. It feels deliciously rebellious, and suddenly quite in fashion because mediocre men are out, internet solidarity for women is in and chosen family is the it family. Also, what’s with all of the relationship soft launches…girls, psst, are we hiding our boyfriends? Weren’t we always?...Is it trad wife backlash or quiet viral solidarity. There is a brilliant freedom to not centering one’s life around coupledom, isn’t there? We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be single and child-free by choice in a culture that still treats coupledom and motherhood as default settings. We talk about how language matters—childless versus child-free—and why so many assumptions about women who opt out are outdated or just plain wrong. We explore chosen family, pets as power symbols, dating fatigue, and why not wanting to share your space, your time, or your life plan can be victorious, not a flaw. We dig into the Vogue article asking whether having a boyfriend is embarrassing now, the rise of “choose better men,” and the viral Megan thread that turned into a full-blown internet rescue mission and a rallying cry against mediocre men. We touch on how politics, trad wife culture, and conservatism shape relationship expectations, why singlehood can feel like social rebellion, and how friendships shift when people pair off and have kids. We also get honest about our own relationship histories, serial monogamy versus serial dating, the biology-versus-soul question around motherhood, and the moment you realize the pressure isn’t coming from inside you at all. As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron, ending with this week’s question: Is there something you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time, and why haven’t you done it yet? Our answers might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Episode 15 01:07 Child-Free and Single by Choice 03:55 Navigating Relationships and Societal Expectations 06:36 The Evolution of Relationship Dynamics 08:53 The Impact of Societal Norms on Personal Choices 12:03 Reflections on Parenthood and Child-Rearing 15:13 The Personal Journey of Being Child-Free 16:53 The Influence of Friends and Social Circles 20:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 27:47 Navigating Age and Relationships 31:19 The Search for Megan: A Viral Moment 32:53 Dreams and Aspirations: What Holds Us Back? 38:16 Exploring Ancestry and Emotional Journeys Cuntiosity podcast, child free by choice, aging single, women over 50, chosen family, dating culture, mediocre men, down with the patriarchy, couple problems, dating, relationships, chosen family, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, Brighton, New York, older and wiser, staying curious

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   15 Dec 2025

   Episode 14: She's Toyking Now: Talking While Boycotting

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we break free from the grip of the evil sugar empire, express a little political rage, and question celebrity, asking how do we consume without harm, who we cancel, and how far down the existential, do-no-harm rabbit hole, a gal can go before ending up isolated in the woods rubbing twigs together. We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia In this episode, we start right in with sugar addiction. Oh the sweet stuff, we do love us some sugar but at what cost? The western world lives knee-deep in Big Sugar, Big Alcohol, Big Tobacco, Big everything in a system that keeps us hooked while blaming us for being human. Join us as we talk about getting over sugar. Can Matcha out-match morning coffee? Why is vegan yogurt such a sugar trap? What about maple syrup, is that really better?  This is an existential spiral through  global consumption, unpacking how guilt, power, history, and habit weave into our daily lives. We also swerve into the minefield of boycotting problematic celebrities. Can you love someone’s art while boycotting them? Would you like to be famous or just well known? We talk a little about everything: politics, healthcare, tariffs, menopause medication hoops, and why living in America sometimes feels like a full-contact sport. It’s provocative, candid, and very us—curiosity, sugar cravings, and a lot of laughing through the existential dread. As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron. Our answers might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Episode 14 Introduction 00:17 Sugar, it's really bad,  aww, honey honey, do you know hows its made? 01:43 Dunking biscuits in coffee 03:20 Sugar production in Florida? Who knew? 06:20 Wanna live in a world that's sugar-free 07:24 Quit like a woman 09:51 Don't drink, don't smoke, what do you do? 12:15 Maple syrup over sugar anytime 13:17 The existential battle of do no harm 18:26 When is it time to cancel artists? 22:02 Róisín Murphy of Moloko is all anti-trans now 26:36 Crining over awful celebrity behaviors 29:54 Judgment and Acceptance in Society 31:52 Reshma paid her first tariff and she's real mad about it 37:18 From buying goods to prescription prices, everything sucks in America 44:08 Do you wanna be famous? Sugar politics, cancel culture, menopause, fame debate, moral consumption, global consumption, sustainability, existential dread, tariffs, Women over 50, HRT, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, Brighton, Paris, older and wiser, staying curious

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   18 Nov 2025

   Episode 13: Living In The Metaphysical World

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we get a little metaphysical with it from psychic synchronicities to the bliss of zoning out, we wander through what it means to be “tuned in” versus “checked out.” We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia. From asking if our dogs can read our dreams, to those unusual coincidences and synchronicities we all experience, what’s just coincidence or something more going on? We talk about the Telepathy Tapes podcast that’s gone viral in the US and also talk about mediation. There’s so many different approaches to meditation, we’ve both tried a few,  sometimes it involves a binaural beat, sometimes bubble wrap. Join us while we talk about what can make us feel more energetically connected and in sync, while our estrogen patches keep us physically capable. As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron—this time asking: what’s something in your life you’d like to be able to share with another person? Our answers might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 This is not rehearsed, you have been warned😀 00:22 Trying out an American accent 01:09 Too old for spontaneous laughter 02:07 Please can we normalize my menopausal delay? 03:49 HRT Problems 05:11 The torture of being sleepless next to a fast asleep creature 05:57 Are you psychically connected to the dog? 06:43 The dog can stay but all others, please and kindly leave 08:18 Have you heard the Telepathy Tapes podcast? 10:47 Brain evolution or are we back in the simulation? 12:51 Challenging if coincidence is really psychic ability 14:05 When game play might be some unconscious brain training 14:49 Mediation and enhancing what the brain can do 15:43 Relying on westerners to make something ancient go mainstream with a post 16:35 Learning versus awakening knowledge 20:04 Trusting your gut and listening to it 22:15 What can we learn from disconnecting with out 3D bodies 24:01 Get fidgety with it 25:18 Meditations on meditation 27:28 From transcendental meditation to the great beyond 28:55 Guided meditation works for Tia but triggers Reshma 30:59 Using binaural beats and rhythms to reset the mind 34:02 Seeking partnership for sharing things in day to day life Women over 50 podcast, telepathy, intuition, estrogen, HRT, meditation, mindfulness, transcendental meditation, binaural beats, psychic connection, women over 50, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, Brighton, Paris, older and wiser, staying curious

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   4 Nov 2025

   Episode 12: Spooky Stuff, Other Stuff and One Big Send-Off

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we talk about everything from spooky coincidences and quitting jobs to bad daughters, broken watches, and the art of figuring life out one strange story at a time. We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia. In this wildly wandering episode, we flip the script and open with one of the  “36 Questions: How to fall in love” that we usually close with. Coincidentally, randomly, dare we say, spookily, Tia’s pulled question 36–the last question of them all. Are we ready for this? This one was all about sharing personal problems, and seeking the other’s advice. One of us wants to quit her job, the other needs a tech replacement, or does she? What do you think? Somehow we ended up talking all about books: making them, selling them, self-publishing them, like Reshma has done in the past, and Tia’s friend Sangeeta Pillai has recently done with her new book Bad Daughter. This episode is all about taking creative leaps, the courage it takes to start something new, or unlearn expectations, the whispers we grow up with, and the comfort of reclaiming who we are. Along the way there are detours into stinky ginkgo nuts, spooky hotels, foraging in city parks, and a big goodbye to London. It’s a perfectly imperfect mix of introspection, laughter, and late-night honesty, only it’s done during the day…we need our sleep. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Episode 12 Introduction 00:39 Enter the upside down: we are doing the episode in reverse 01:25 Beginning with ending 02:40 Question 36 is complicated 04:58 Advice from an unreliable source 05:58 Walk off your job or plan the quitting? 08:02 That time when Reshma started a publishing company 09:50 From furry costumes selling kids books to getting published 10:50 That time a pizza guy got one of us a job in publishing 12:02 Manifestation or sneaking in the back door? 14:33 From getting a book deal to breaking a book deal 15:05 Learning the nitty gritty of making picture books 16:28 Supporting new independent author 17:20 On the subject of self publishing, it's a lot easier now 18:23 New book alert: Bad Daughter by Sangeeta Pillai 19:39 The cultural connotations of "bad daughter" 20:46 Reflections of our childhood selves 24:59 What's Tia's problem that she needs help solving? 25:33 Spooky experiences and occult occurrences 27:41 Replacing tech is so expensive and hard to avoid 33:06 There's never enough time for a chat and a catch-up 33:46 Female ginkgo tree and it's smelly seeds 36:46 Lying flat is a new movement happening in China 38:43 Going home to America 40:59 Last night party in London 43:14 Tia finally solves Reshma's problem that we opened with 45:42 Ending on a high note! Topics: Bad Daughter, quitting your job, spooky season, spooky stories, self publishing, books, bookmaking, religion and belief, identity, authenticity, relationships, women over 50, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, Brighton, Folkstone, Paris, older and wiser, staying curious

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   21 Oct 2025

   Episode 11: At The Speed of Life

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we talk about how AI is changing what we do—from acting to writing, what parts of AI scare us, and how much harder it’s becoming to recognize what’s real, in a world that’s starting to feel more and more simulated. We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia This week on Cuntiosity, we dive deep into the rise of AI actresses like Tilly Norwood and ask: what does this mean for art, creativity, and reality? From the blurred line between performance vs programming, to how AI seeps into our work, our habits, and our sense of reality, we once again ask: what even is reality? We share how we each use (and sometimes are in a fight with) different AIs, where AI helps and where it’s hollow, and what makes something still human. Also, how is the next generation inventing high-tech off grid ways to stay connected and current? Reshma calls this new digital analog hybrid world “digitalog”—where creativity takes back its soul. What do you think about that? Come get curious with us. As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron—this time asking: what, if anything, is too serious to joke about? The answer might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Introduction and Monday Vibes 01:22 An Inception Token: Making Sure You're In The Right Reality 01:52 Charity Store Finds Show and Tell 06:18 Tilly Norwood, AI Acting, and The Reality It Challenges 10:38 Is AI The New Animation? 13:13 Why Do We So Easily Suspend DisBelief Except With AI? 15:40 AI Reanimates The Dead But Who Owns Your Rights After You Are Dead? 18:34 Identifying AI Is Tricky, Even For The Familiar 20:26 From AI Actors to AI Writers: Which Is Worse? 23:09 Overcome Fear of The Blank Page Or Let AI Do It? 24:33 Harnessing AI for Creative Efficiency 26:47 Is Using AI Ignorant, Lazy, Or Efficient? 29:19 Nuances of The Human Brain Versus AI 31:39 The Evolution of Tech and Job Replacement 34:51 Moving At The Speed of Life 36:20 The Fast Fashion of Content Consumption 38:55 Did Reshma Invent A New Category: Digilog 40:35 Personal Choices in Streaming and Content Consumption 42:57 36 Questions To Fall In Love AI actress, artificial intelligence, creative industry, Tilly Norwood, simulation theory, ChatGPT, digital ethics, future of creativity, acting and AI, authenticity, friendship and work, women over 50, Gen X, podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London, staying curious

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   7 Oct 2025

   Episode 10: Family, Fairytales, and Finding Fun Over Fifty

   On this episode of Cuntiosity, we talk brain aging, fading friendships or are they waning and ebbing? And finding fun again! From a scary moment in parent-care to tree climbing and AI actresses–we ask what’s too serious to joke about, and why being “cringe” might just be the new cool. We hope you enjoy hearing from us—Reshma and Tia This week on Cuntiosity, we jump right in with some set-up chaos and end with another deep question. Between the London rain and Brighton sun, we catch up on life, work, and the strange, sometimes unsettling ebbs and flows of friendship. Tia share’s her mum’s recent health scare, while Reshma reflects on caregiving guilt, and the relentless juggle of work and worry. Also, have you ever heard any Palestinian folktales, we’ve got one for you that’s strange and wonderful and makes us reflect on what happens when all of the keepers of a culture are lost. We also talk about searching for fun, are we ever too old to climb a tree?...with adult supervision of course. From that AI actress, to what happens when humans stop being able to tell what’s real, we stay curious about everything. As always, we close with one of the “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on the study by psychologist Arthur Aron—this time asking: what, if anything, is too serious to joke about? The answer might surprise you. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 We're Experiencing Technical Difficulties 04:54 Tia's Shares Some Recent Worries Over Her Mum 10:02 Aphasia Dysphasia Lost In Translations, Miscommunications, and Interpretations 12:02 Self Tapes Are Self Care: Acting Is Work But Also A Much Needed Break 13:58 Fairytales, Folklore, and Cultures: A Folktale From Palestine 20:15 Who Keeps Culture Alive When Both Old And Young Are Lost? 22:47 If Fun Keeps Us Young, Why Aren't We Having Any Fun? 25:37 Let's Climb A Tree! (With Adult Supervision) 27:45 Rollerblading Gone Oh So Wrong 31:02 Can't We Play Like Children Do? 35:56 Navigating Friendship Dynamics 38:51 When Life Spirals, You Can't Always Catch Up 41:53 Are You Fast Or Slow ? ...Texting, We're Talking About Texting 45:13 Don't Make Koli An AI Dog 50:09 36 Questions-What Can't You Joke About? cuntiosity, podcast, reshma and tia podcast, friendship and work, women over 50, midlife, friendship and aging, caregiving, stroke recovery, AI and creativity, Palestinian folktales, Palestine, generational loss, having fun, fun,  finding fun again, Gen X, cringe culture, female friendship conversations,  podcasting with friends, podcast, the UK, the US, New York, London

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   30 Sept 2025

   Episode 9: When Keeping It Real Goes Right

   Tia and Reshma are opening up about the real challenges they face as friends collaborating on a podcast together. There’s always a lot of laughter but what about the little frictions that come when your outtie’s bestie meets your innie? Come behind-the-scenes to hear about where we’ve struggled, and excelled, all while deeply respecting our love for each other…from butt-grabs gone wrong and moon cup dramas to ADHD tangents and menopause truths–this one is all about navigating friendship, work, and everything messy in between. This week on Cuntiosity, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to make a podcast with a close friend. We dive into the messy, funny, and sometimes awkward dance between friendship and collaboration—there are miscommunications, learning curves, and our different work styles to contend with, that we know, ultimately compliment each other. From who’s doing what, to toe-stepping rabbit holes, we talk about our menopause moods and the wild evolution of our neuro-spicy brains, with honesty and laughter, and we even ended up sharing some cringe-worthy embarrassing moments (yep, accidental butt grabs and moon cup mayhem). For us, this podcast isn’t about numbers or perfection — it’s our living notebook, our digital footprint, and our way of staying curious (and a little cunty) about life, work, and friendship. https://36questionsinlove.com @cntiosity on Instagram and YouTube 00:00 Friending and Working Together Is Hard 04:26 Meeting My Innie When You're Besties with My Outtie 06:44 Juggling Our Different Skill Sets Without Looking Like Clowns 09:13 The Real Reason We Make this Pod: Reshma's Depression 14:00 When Your Fun Time Turns Into A Job You Dread 18:26 How Radical Honestly Works When Working With A Friend 25:16 Slowing The Conversation Down To Get Clarity 26:40 Maybe It's Serious ADHD, Maybe It's Just Fantastic 28:57 Is ADHD Evolution or Devolution: Doesn't Matter, I'm Tuned In 34:15 Survival in a Technological Age 36:17 The Evolution of the Human Brain 37:25 Planning Vs Winging it: Successful Collaboration 43:11 36 Questions to Fall in Love With Your Friends 45:15 Ummm, That Was Embarrassing

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   23 Sept 2025

   Episode 8: Tia and Reshma Are Together Again In London

   Tia and Reshma are reuniting in London, seeing each other for the first time in over a year. Join them as they catch up, reconnect, and talk about sharing spaces, experiences, and ideas about the world. This was a really special one for us, to bee in person with each other and we hope it’s a treat for you too to see us outside of our little video player boxes, and live together. We are so excited to bring you this reunion episode, we’re back together in London! On this episode of Cuntiocity, join our live catch up where we talk about what it feels like to be back together. We (Reshma + Tia) have not seen each other in person for over a year so come wander through our reunion, hear all about how Reshma gets her dog to the UK, and Tia's last performance of a Midsummer Night's Dream in a brilliant English garden. We also talk about our aging moms, corporate life drama: Have you ever cried at work? From navigating the Eurotunnel with diva-dog Koli to unpacking simulation theory, we share laughs, tears, and the small rituals that keep us connected. We get personal about our mothers, the lessons in acceptance, and the joy of making them laugh even through life’s hardest chapters. True to form, we meander—sometimes deep, sometimes playful, always real. Stay curious with us. 00:00 Reshma's Back In London with Koli 03:31 All For The Dog: Traveling from NY to London Via Paris 06:28 The Magic of Outdoor Shakespeare 09:47 Actor's Life: Making A Pub Into A Midsummer Night's Dream 12:40 Sharing A Space: Close Friends, Very Different Lives 15:02 America vs The UK: Seeking Calm Inside A Calamity 15:40 Could This All Be A Simulation 19:40 Do You Talk To Your Parent Like They Are A Child? 25:00 Speaking Of Feelings: Have You Ever Cried At Work? 28:10 That Time Tia Worked For Elle Not On The L 30:45 The Culture of Lording Power In Corporate Workplaces 33:16 That Time Tia Was At A Vivienne Westwood Show! 34:52 36 Questions To Fall In Love: What's Today's Question? 39:05 Feeling vs Being: How We Feel Shifts, How We Be Isn't Always Aligned Follow Us: Instagram: @cntiosity Threads: @cntiosity TikTok: @cntiosity https://www.tiktok.com/@cntiosity Tia: @heytiadunn Reshma: @reshmatime

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    1 Sept 2025

    Bonus: Tattoos, Trends and Guilty Pleasures

    This week is a bonus epsiode! Reshma and Tia chat about wired headphones...are they making a comeback, are they really more secure? We also talk tattoos from the 90's and why women choose the bear. It's men people, it's becuase of men. Why have we let the male gaze ruin everything for so long? Well, no more! We cover: Hair-saving wired earbuds, off-leash dog chaos & why “live” news feels like a loop The “tramp stamp” stigma—who decided placement = promiscuity? (spoiler: patriarchy) Tattoo stories: first-tattoo meaning, a London ink memory, and red-ink laser fails Guilty-pleasure confessions (Oreos, Biscoff, Coke Zero + crisps) Dr. Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions—Q17: Treasured memories (Nana!)

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    25 Aug 2025

    Episode 6: Body Image Problems

    Episode six, baby! We’re talking AI, misogyny, and the one topic that lives rent-free in our heads: Body Image. What shapes how we see ourselves? Media, societal ideals, AI’s evolving influence, and why does the pressure never seem to slow down for women, even as we age. From embracing silver hair, contemplating neck tightening, to fantasizing about “just one procedure” we'd like to get… we get real about the parts of us that always keep women looking. From Laura Bates’ The New Age of Sexism and the horror of deepfakes, to Serena Williams’ Ozempic ad, toxic weight-loss culture, and what happens to flesh after 50. We share stories about growing out our greys, plastic surgery daydreams, robot bodies, Botox as actors, and more. And yes — we finish with a round of the “36 Questions to Fall in Love,” because why not? ✦ Follow us on Instagram: @cntiosity ✦ Watch the show on YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@cuntiosity_pod?si=MCSIGaW-bo-gocNC] ✦ Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Pocketcasts, & everywhere else you pod! Cuntiosity, deepfakes, AI, misogyny, Laura Bates, New Age of Sexism, Ozempic, GLP-1, Serena Williams, plastic surgery, Botox, body image, aging, silver hair, gray hair, feminism, women’s podcast, irreverent podcast, 36 questions to fall in love Categories / Genres: • Society & Culture • Comedy • Feminism • Body Image & Wellness

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    18 Aug 2025

    Episode 5: Work Life Imbalance

    This episode mentions difficult topics please listen with caution.On this episode we share some of our wildest work experiences, the good, the bad, and the scary, we’ve experienced it all. From navigating working while female, to living and breathing hustle culture, some of it’s funny, some is serious, it’s all important, and as always, we are here to be encouraging, so give us a listen, and share your best (or worst) work story in the comments. We hope you enjoy hearing from us–Tia and Reshma. On this episode of Cuntiosity,we reflect on our work histories, and some of the more negative experiences we’ve both been subjected to as women of color, all too often, reporting up to men in power over us and our livelihoods. How this power dynamic can really cause harm and be a danger to girls and women, and how things haven’t really changed all that much. But first! Evolving dogs: Are they really getting smarter, Koli says indeed and some scientists agree! We also reflect on some of the funnier jobs we’ve had like working in a call center selling septic tank cleaners to going to a job interview to become a dominatrix. It’s hustle culture baby, and we gotta pay that rent! As always, we end with a question from “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron. This week’s question is about which you’d want to keep strongest as you age: your brain or your body? Stick around for our answers, silly, or tender, it’s totally us: curiosity first, all of the messiness included. https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Evolving Dogs 05:50 Alyssa Cole's Book and Gentrification 11:49 On The Job Experience 33:42 Diversity Hire 36:47 Job interview drama 38:08 Your Mama's Hustle Culture 50:58 The Rent Is Too Damn High 59:31 Young Mind or Young Body? cuntiosity, podcast, reshma and tia, evolution, dogs, workplace harassment, job history, hustle culture, gig work, women in work, personal experiences, gentrification, mental health, personal stories,podcast,aging,gen x,generation x, generation z, millennials

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    11 Aug 2025

    Episode 4: To Sleep Or Not To Sleep

    On this episode we talk about sleep. Do you get it, how do you get it and is there ever enough of it? We talk about the pains Reshma has gone through to try to get to sleep, and how Tia spent years living by a 4-hour a night sleep schedule! Come share a laugh as we explore if it’s ghosts, night terrors or both, and if alcohol and vibrators help or hurt the pursuit of sleep. We hope you enjoy hearing from us–Tia and Reshma. This episode of Cuntiosity is all about sleep. But first! A story about an impertinent Uber driver who judged Reshma’s unwed, childfree, happy life. Join us as we delve into some personal anecdotes, and discuss the unnatural nature of living by a 9-5 corporate clock. Also, why do we let cultural expectations create a sleep shame? So many people secretly struggle with sleep, despite the importance of sleep. We need to get talking about it.  Explore sleep habits, struggles, upbringings, and parenting styles, in this conversation that’s both humorous and insightful, touching on the complexities of personal choices and emotional health. cuntiosity podcast,reshma and tia podcast, friendship and work, women over 50, midlife, friendship and aging,, podcast, sleep, cultural expectations, upbringing, parenting, personal experiences, self-reflection, emotional health, relationships Chapters 00:00 An overly chatty Uber driver 11:35 The importance of sleep 21:01 Sleeping next to people 30:30 Sleep aides, sleep walking and Ambien adventures 39:38 The modern sleep dilemma: working with insomnia 44:55 Vibrators and THC and white noise machines oh my Topics: Cuntiosity, podcast, sleep, cultural expectations, upbringing, parenting, personal experiences, self-reflection, emotional health, relationships

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    4 Aug 2025

    Episode 3: Inventing Cuntiosity-What's In A Pod Name?

    On this episode we spill the tea on how we came up with the name Cuntiosity, go on a short journey into the origins of the word cunt, what it meant historically…is it based on the Hindu Goddess Kunti or what? And why does it have such mixed reviews in the modern world? Doesn’t matter! We love it, so reclaim it with us and let us know if you’d show up to a live screaming event where we let our feral goblins out of the box. We hope you enjoy hearing from us–Tia and Reshma. On this episode of Cuntiosity, we dive headfirst into how our name came to be, why we love the word “cunt,” and what it means to reclaim it. We talk about the joy and power of language, from ancient origins and cultural divides to our own inside jokes that evolved into this show. Along the way, we explore etymology rabbit holes, goddess lore, Shakespearean wordplay, and the everyday courage of owning language that unsettles people. We laugh, we get saucy, and we ask what it really means to take back words that were once meant to diminish us. By the end, we remind ourselves and our listeners: if you’re offended, it’s not for you—but if you’re curious, stick with us and we’ll keep challenging ourselves to stay curiously entertaining. As always, we end with a question from “36 Questions: How to fall in love,” based on a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron. Stick around for our answers, silly, or tender, it’s totally us: curiosity first, all of the messiness included.  https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 The Birth of Cuntiosity 05:59 Cunt: A Historical Perspective 11:40 Reclaiming Cunt: Feminine Power 17:22 Embracing Our Podcast Name 23:19 Live Screaming and Feral Goblins 28:58 The Impact of Sleep on Life Topics: cuntiosity podcast, reshma and tia, episode 2, 36 questions question how to fall in love, women in podcasting, uk us friendship, NYLON lives

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    28 Jul 2025

    Episode 2: Feeling Our Feelings

    This week our innocent banter about T-shirts, quickly turns into our origin stories, immigrant vs expat labels, a micronation rabbit hole. Reshma has a show and tell item, and how can we ignore the “labubu” craze, oh, and have you heard about carnivorous squirrels?!—playful, vulnerable, and very us. We hope you enjoy hearing from us–Tia and Reshma. In this episode we explore a lot of things from sustainability, to the era of the labubu obsession, and anxious doggos–we both share our very different origin stories, that connect us as immigrants (or is it expats🤔),  in the countries we call home. Tia also learns for the first time that Reshma was “born in H.E.L.” (hello, BHEL in Bhopal), while Tia was a home birth gone awry.. We talk through our favorites: graphic tees, charity-shop finds, a “sex, drugs & sustainability” T-shirt from Cyberdog, that turns into a real chat about how sustainability has shifted both our perspectives on consumerism. This is Cuntiosity after all, we always find things to explore, laugh and learn about–like what even is a micronation and how do we get away with making one? We keep it deep, yet light-hearted, so dive in to hear our take on things, and tell us what moves and matters to you in the comments. As always, we end with a question from “36 Questions: How to fall in love,”  based on a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron. This one is a doozy and shows the weird ways our minds try to prepare for grief. It’s silly, tender, and totally us: curiosity first, all of the messiness included.  https://36questionsinlove.com 00:00 Get Ready For Episode 2 05:45 The Rise of Labubu 14:22 Book Club Discussions and Community Engagement 19:22 Are We Immigrants Or Expats, I think We Know How The World Sees It 26:15 Exploring Identity and Immigration 31:52 Acts of Kindness Amidst Chaos 40:35 Evolutionary Mayhem And Carnivorous Squirrels 47:06 Reflections on Death and Family 53:18 Looking Ahead: Themes and Future Conversations Topics: cuntiosity podcast, reshma and tia, episode 2, graphic t-shirts, charity shop finds, cyberdog, camden market, sex drugs and sustainability, sustainability, labubu, tiktok unboxing, crazy trends, dog anxiety, white noise machine, furry family, immigrant vs expat, bhopali girl, born abroad, chosen family, 36 questions question how to fall in love, grief and loss, death and dying, micronations, fake ambassador, women in podcasting, uk us friendship, NYLON lives

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    20 Jul 2025

    Episode 1: The Meet Cute That Started It All

    It's our first episode of Cuntiosity and we are so excited. This week, we are sharing the story of how we met, became inseparable in New York, and started building the friendship that turned into this podcast. It’s funny, nostalgic, and very us.  We hope you enjoy hearing from us–Tia and Reshma We’re calling this one The Meet Cute That Started It All — because honestly, that’s what it feels like looking back. This is the story of how we stumbled into each other’s lives in New York and never really left. From late nights on the Lower East Side to unforgettable (and occasionally regrettable) walk-of-shame, we revisit the chaos, laughter, and magic that made us, chosen family. We share our memories of the 90’s and the naughties in NYC, and how technology and time have reshaped the way we stay so connected, because this friendship has always been our anchor. And, because we’re us, we cap it off with the 36 questions that keep us curious about each other — even after a decade of friendship. Inspired by Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love essay, “To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,” we end each episode with “36 Questions: How to fall in love”  based on a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) where he explores how deep a connection between two people can go, by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. Not only does this help us to deepen our friendship and connection, maybe it’ll  inspire you to do the same with the people you love, because after all, staying curious about each other is the whole point of Cuntiosity. https://36questionsinlove.com Takeaways Friendship is an extension of family. Losing friends can be more painful than romantic heartbreak. Friendship should not be deprioritized over romantic relationships. Radical acceptance is key in friendships. Nostalgia plays a significant role in our connections. Technology has changed how we maintain friendships. The 'walk of shame' can have different meanings. Humor is essential in navigating life experiences. The 36 questions can deepen friendships. Maintaining connections is vital for emotional support. Chapters 00:00 Midnight Lovers: A Playful Introduction 05:36 Memories of New York: Meeting and Mischief 11:15 Public Behavior: The Art of Peeing in Public 18:39 Artistic Journeys and Self-Discovery 24:02 Curiosity and Conversations: The Birth of Cuntiosity 31:42 The Magic of Analog Photography 37:37 Exploring the Depth of Friendship Through Questions Keywords friendship, midnight lovers, nostalgia, New York, technology, 36 questions, connection, memories, personal stories, humor

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