Under The Influence Podcast focuses on social media users and their experiences. Your host, Michelle, talks to different users about their relationship with social media, the impact it has on their health, and the role it plays in creating and presenting their identity.
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Episode 9: Destigmatization and Community Building in Pakistan with Irra Tariq
Irra Tariq joins us from Pakistan to speak about the impact of social media on Pakistan, both internally and externally. We discuss community building, destigmization, and calls towards progress demonstrated online by the youth of Pakistan.
21 Apr 2021
Episode 8: Constructing Truth and Identity Online with @ava.ntgarde
Ava Degrinis, NYU Stern Business School graduate and multi-medium artist, talks about how she uses her social media as a tool for creating and discovering identity, as well as finding and deepening connections with others. We talk about of how activism, confirmation bias, and truth are constructed online; as well as the ways social medias display authenticity online.
28 Mar 2021
Episode 7: Communication, Culture, and Capitalism through Social Media with @henryjhahn
T/W at end* Henry and I discuss everything under the sun; from consumerism through social media to tokenism in the fashion industry. We question the impact of algorithms on othering, the amount of agency social media users have, and way social media and mobile devices have affected the way we communicate. We dive into the darker more disturbing areas towards the end; see trigger warning!
TRIGGER WARNING: *Talk of online Predators and Pedophilia from 1:29-1:36
28 Mar 2021
Episode 6: Gamer to Gaffer: What Goes On Behind The Scenes with @eli_kravetz.mov
Eli Kravetz, NYU Tisch graduate, ex-YouTuber, and current gaffer, shares his experience with creation. From living in a YouTube house as a chef, to working as a PA at Netflix, Eli shares what its like working social media content creators to professional film studios. We talk about the differences between making YouTube videos versus TV/film; traversing questions such as: who needs to be involved? How is the shoot structured? What is the impact of the creator on the product? What is the impact of the product on the audience?
20 Mar 2021
Episode 5: Living Under A Microscope with @diningwithflynn
Flynn McGarry, star of Hulu Documentary “Chef Flynn” and owner and head chef of the Gem Restaurant in NYC, talks about being put in the spotlight at a young age and the effect it had on his ability to process and grow into an adult. We discuss the creation of pseudo- experts and perpetuation of unrealistic goals and expectations created through social media.
14 Mar 2021
Episode 4: The Power of the Moment with @anees
Indie artist @anees brings us into his world, sharing his thoughts on traditional vs digital media, the grind of a self-promoting artist on social media, and his philosophy on finding, and maintaining, happiness.
8 Mar 2021
Episode 3: Finding The Line Between Social Media and Real Life with @averagefashionblogger
T/W PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION: @averagefashionblogger, Courtney Parchman, and I discuss our concerns with kids content, the intricacies of influencer drama, the world of content creation and living in a cancel culture. Some sensitive topics discussed: **TRIGGER WARNING: talk of suicide minute 26:30-29** Video Podcast available on YouTube
8 Mar 2021
Episode 2: Working Online Towards Offline Goals @lilly.axe
@lilly.axe and I talk about the need for social media for anyone aspiring performers and artist; the benefits it can do for your career, and the negatives it can have on your psyche. Video Podcast on Youtube.
25 Jan 2021
Episode 1: The Truth Behind Virality with @seanmillea_
Tiktoker @seanmillea_ joins us to talk about his various experiences with virality-- from being a victim of internet trolls to becoming a leader of a meme cult.
12 Jan 2021
What is the influence of social media?
We talk to 8 different users about their relationship, experiences, and opinions on social media in this introductory episode of Under The Influence.
1 Jan 2021
Under The Influence Introduction
A quick introduction and welcome to Under The Influence with your host, Michelle. On this podcast, we talk to multiple social media users with the goal of better understanding their relationship with social media, and the role it plays in their lives. We look forward to meeting with you every Monday, and hope you follow us on YouTube (Under The Influence Podcast) and Instagram (@undertheinfluence.podcast) to keep connected until then.
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