Best Aria Inthavong And Merle Shane ONeal Podcasts (2024)

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17: Why Do People Love Horror Movies? 26:05

6M ago26:05

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Merle & Aria share an important update about the podcast before diving into one of their favorite topics in the world: horror! Is there something wrong with people that enjoy horror? What in the world is a "comfort horror film"? Time to get spooky! Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineIn…

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16: We Are Not Your Friends 45:20

6M ago45:20

45:20

Merle & Aria go all-in about parasocial relationships, sharing their personal experiences while also tackling questions around how much responsibility needs to be taken by both sides of these relationships. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagra…

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15: My Ex Threatened to Burn My Apartment (Toxic Relationships) 51:46

7M ago51:46

51:46

Merle & Aria share their experiences being in toxic relationships and the lessons they learned from them, along with any tips that may help you out if you find yourself in a similarly toxic situation. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/…

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14: Asian Fetishization Keeps Getting Worse (w/Joelle Park) 57:17

7M ago57:17

57:17

Merle & Aria bring on the wonderful Joelle Park for a deep and important discussion about Asian fetishization. What's the difference between appreciation and appropriation? Admiration and fetishization? And is K-Pop indirectly fueling Asian fetishization? Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Borde…

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13: Does Jealousy Make You a Bad Friend? (w/Matt Real) 1:06:54

7M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Merle & Aria are joined by their great friend, Matt Real, for a fascinating chat about "friend envy" - or that feeling many of us hate to recognize, of being envious/jealous of a friend. Why does this happen? Does it make you a bad friend? And how can you cope with these feelings! Find out on today's episode of "Borderline Inappropriate." Extended,…

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12: How do a Vegan and a Meat-Lover Date? 41:25

7M ago41:25

41:25

Merle & Aria talk about their experience being in a long-term relationship where one partner is vegan and the other is non-vegan. Can different lifestyles work out in the long-term?. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinapprop…

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11: Stop Being Scared of Dating Shorter Men! 45:26

8M ago45:26

45:26

Merle & Aria dive into "heightism" in dating, speaking from their experience as a couple where the woman is taller than the man, while also pondering the question of whether "short king" is a term of endearment or actually a bit insulting. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropria…

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10: Yes, Your Genitals Are Normal (w/Sam Hil of the Vulva Gallery) 47:17

8M ago47:17

47:17

Merle & Aria explore body dysmorphia specifically pertaining to genitalia, the discourse around women's genitalia, and the negative ramifications that come about as a result of it, including labiaplasty for minors. Joining them in this important discussion is Sam Hil Atalanta, the talented illustrator behind "The Vulva Gallery," "The Body Diversity…

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09: Apparently Smoking Is Cool Again?! 51:37

8M ago51:37

51:37

Merle & Aria try to figure out why smoking has become trendy again, and if the larger implications of smoking as an aesthetic choice has on both society and health! Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠⁠https://…

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08: How to Escape the Friendzone 41:28

8M ago41:28

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Merle & Aria unpack the "friendzone" concept and how it may be actually just be a very toxic mindset that's hindering people from having both great relationships and friendships. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriat…

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07: Can Liberals and Trump Supporters Be Friends? (w/Fernando Padron) 57:38

9M ago57:38

57:38

Merle & Aria get political with their first ever guest on the podcast, Fernando Padron! Can a liberal actually be friends with a Trump supporter? The question may seem simple enough, but the answer is far more complicated. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠…

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06: Dealing With Toxic Family Members 41:33

9M ago41:33

41:33

Merle & Aria unwrap the gift of what it's like having to spend the holidays (or any occasion) with problematic family members. How do you handle or avoid arguments with relatives that like pushing your buttons? What about that racist uncle that just doesn't seem to understand why he's being offensive? Should you even try reasoning with these people…

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05: Struggles of Being In An Interracial Relationship 43:38

9M ago43:38

43:38

Merle & Aria share their experiences from their time in an "AMWF" (Asian Male-White Female) interracial relationship, including discussing any family obstacles and cultural differences they had to overcome. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagra…

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04: True Crime Creators Are Monetizing Tragedy 52:08

9M ago52:08

52:08

Merle & Aria discuss the ethics behind making and/or consuming true crime content - an arguably exploitative genre that they've both played a heavy part in, both as creator and consumer. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinap…

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03: Revealing How Much Money We Make 30:07

10M ago30:07

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Merle & Aria share how much money they currently make, how much they previously made while working at BuzzFeed, and question why it's so taboo to talk about money with other people. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropr…

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02: Are We In An Open Relationship? 29:48

10M ago29:48

29:48

Merle & Aria discuss consensual non-monogamy, specifically open relationships, and share whether or not this taboo lifestyle is something they've ever considered exploring.Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriateSHOW SOCIALS:⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠⁠ht…

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01: How Taking a Break Saved Our Relationship 48:35

10M ago48:35

48:35

Merle & Aria share all the juicy details behind why they decided to take a break three years into their relationship, and how it helped them grow even closer. All this and more on the very first episode of "Borderline Inappropriate!"Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriateSHOW …