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Bobo and Flex

Bobo and Flex Podcast

93 episodes

It's your two faves bringing you the world's first cross-continental podcast.Bobo and Flex are on a quest to decolonize our minds, intersect our feminism, but most importantly, give us all the tools necessary to stay away problematic boys!Interested in advertising with the Bobo & Flex Show? Hit us up at boboandflex@gmail.com

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  1. what is cheating?

    · 55 min

    in this week's episode, we dissect a fascinating dilemma that unpacks the bounds of interdimensional cheating! we discuss: what is it exactly that constitutes as cheating? how does monogamy culture affect this? and so…

  2. what happens when we die?

    · 50 min

    in this very spirally episode, we talk about near-death experiences! we recount the experiences of 2 people who claimed to die and come back to life, and we dissect the extent to which those accounts are fictional…

  3. meditation, trauma in the body & living in bad faith

    · 47 min

    Yaay new episode! This week's episode is very chit-chatty and all over the place. We talk briefly about meditation and the ways in which trauma lives in the body. And then we discuss all the various ways that we tend…

  4. ADHD, autism, mental health trends & the controversy of self-diagnosis

    · 1 h 06 min

    Let's talk about mental health!! In this episode, we unpack the realities of being neurodivergent and learning to live in a society that is inherently ableist. We talk about some of the ways that society is disabling…

  5. is it ethical to lie to kids?

    · 44 min

    This week we’re discussing the ethics of lying to kids. When, if ever, is it ethical to lie to your kids? How do we protect children's innocence and nurture their imagination and sense of fantasy without shielding them…

  6. wedding culture, moral responsibilities & the paradox of selfishness

    · 1 h 21 min

    We're back with a spicy and (very) divisive AITA. We discuss the age-old question "what do we *really* owe each other," and "what should we expect from each other?" We also discuss the toxicity of wedding culture and…

  7. shrooms, drug culture and the wonders of the human mind

    · 58 min

    What a spiraly conversation! this week, we're diving into the experience of psychedelics and how it affects your perception of life and self. We also discuss the politics of drug culture and the stigma's attached to…

  8. conflict resolution, processing emotions and romantic love

    · 58 min

    In this week's episode, we talk about everything from conflict resolution, processing emotions and whether or not romantic love is sustainable. We discuss the nuances of conflict compatibility, the various ways in…

  9. what is the perfect religion?

    · 1 h 05 min

    this week, we continue answering your questions! We talk about what the perfect religion would like ... if that were even possible. We discuss how ambition intersects with compatibility. We get into whether or on…

  10. Q&A: did eve really eat the apple?

    · 59 min

    this week's episode is so fun! we asked you to send us in your questions, and we answered them! we talk about our dream dinner guests, we unpack whether or not adam gaslit Eve, and we try to understand why people still…

  11. everything is a scam

    · 1 h 13 min

    WE'RE BACK!!! after a looooong hiatus - this week, we're talking politics, morality and the illusions of reality. We discuss whether or not there is such a thing as a *good* politician. We get into virtue signaling,…

  12. bella thorne & white feminism

    · 1 h 04 min

    this week, we talk about white feminism! what is it, and how does it differ from intersectional feminism? was feminism as a whole, ever intended to liberate us? AND; we discuss Bella Thorne's white saviourism. enjoy!…

  13. sacrifice vs compromise

    · 1 h 21 min

    this week, we talk about everything! we talk about the relationship between beauty, mental health and capitalism. we interrogate; who's responsibility is it to protect our mental health? what do influencers and…

  14. make your statement and go

    · 1 h 04 min

    this week, WE SPIRALLL!!! we talk about ambition, success and the myth of permanent happiness. We also get into Plato's allegory and how it can help us understand each other's realities and help us have more productive…

  15. the aliens are coming

    · 53 min

    this week, WE ARE SPIRALLINGGGG!!!! we talk about aliens, indigo, crystal, starseed and rainbow children, the origins of humankind, the limitations of being in a 3-dimensional world ... and we figure out whether or not…

  16. people don't care

    · 1 h 17 min

    this week, we're diving into an extra long chaotic episode about wisdom teeth, the pressure to erode your health for the benefit of capitalism, as well as our argument for anarchy!! Enjoy!!JOIN US ON…

  17. AITA for cleaning poop off my friend

    · 1 h 12 min

    This week we're diving into some moral dilemmas! we answer the questions: where do we draw the line between altruistic vs invasive? what does it mean to be a good friend? when, if ever, is it appropriate to give…

  18. Jada, Will, August & Predatory Behaviour

    · 1 h 06 min

    This week we're talking about the Jada, Will & August dilemma. We talk about the difference between a life partnership vs a romantic partnership. We unpack what it really means to commit and be loyal to someone. AND;…

  19. what is the point of representation?

    · 1 h 03 min

    This week we're dissecting the recent popularization of black liberation. why are companies suddenly so interested in black representation? We discuss the futility of getting a 'seat at the table,' why being 'the first…

  20. are you morally obligated to love your family?

    · 57 min

    This week we're talking about family dynamics! We discuss the ethics surrounding familial love, we talk about the inability to escape childhood trauma, whether or not the nuclear family is an outdated format for…

  21. growing up in a black household

    · 58 min

    This week we're dissecting some AITA's, and talking about the very unique experience of being raised black ... but more specifically, being raised African. We talk about black parenting vs white parenting, and the…

  22. PLAYING REFLEX: is it unethical to own pets?

    · 1 h 00 min

    This week's episode was sooo funn!!!! we're playing our new REFLEX Expansion Pack, made by Flex in collaboration with Bobo :) we talked about everything from the ethics of animal agriculture, the moral significance of…

  23. why is cultural appropriation prioritized over black genocide?

    · 1 h 12 min

    This week we're extending our conversation about race! we talk about the personification of race, why cultural appropriation is prioritized over black lives, and we discuss whether liberation can or will ever be…

  24. do you think black lives actually matter?

    · 59 min

    This week we're discussing all things activism! What does it mean to be an ally to Black Lives Matter, and black liberation movements as a whole? Is activism still valid even if it's performative? Enjoy!JOIN US ON…

  25. how your friends impact your success

    · 1 h 18 min

    This week we're talking about success! Do we need successful friends in order to thrive? Are we really the sum of our friendships? What does it really mean to be successful under capitalism? Is success even a…

  26. lana del rey, doja cat & antiblackness

    · 1 h 13 min

    This week we're digging into the drama surrounding Lana Del Rey & Doja Cat. We have an honest conversation about race, antiblackness and practical ways to navigate living in a white supremacist world and tackling…

  27. learning to give and receive love

    · 1 h 12 min

    This week we're talking all about love and vulnerability! Where do we learn to love? How do we undo our toxic ideas about love? and how can we become more vulnerable in our relationships! :)JOIN US ON…

  28. the pressure to be positive on social media

    · 52 min

    This week we're discussing social media, toxic positivity and the illusion of permanence and happiness. This is probably one of our more philosophical discussions, so if you're ready to spiral, let's goooooooo :)JOIN…

  29. what does it mean to be rich in 2020?

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week we talked about class, clout, Caroline Calloway, privilege and how that all intersects with romance! What does class look like in 2020? is clout a more valuable currency than money? and how do we navigate…

  30. what do we owe each other? moral and ethical dilemmas

    · 1 h 06 min

    This week we're discussing solitude and morality! Why do some people need more human interaction than others? What do we owe each other? kindness, compassion, or just basic human decency? And; how should we relate to…

  31. navigating cross-cultural dating and living with your partner

    · 1 h 07 min

    This week we're discussing some relationship dilemmas: how do you live with your partner without killing them? How do you navigate cross-cultural dating and how to set boundaries during corona. Enjoy!JOIN US ON…

  32. is depression ever an excuse for being a shitty friend?

    · 1 h 10 min

    This week we're all over the place! We have a chat about communicating our expectations and boundaries with our friends. Maintaining relationships with your depressed friends. And what relationships will look like…

  33. is anger a useful tool for change?

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week we're playing a game of Reflex! We talk about the benefits and pitfalls of anger and sorrow, we talk about learning to deal with people's negative perceptions of us and we talk about why we will NOT be having…

  34. 2020 is the year of realizing things

    · 56 min

    This week we're talking everything from corona, to race, to conspiracy theories. What does it really mean to be a good ally? how do we protect our mental health during quarantine season? what is corona here to teach…

  35. lessons we learnt too late in life

    · 53 min

    This week we're playing Reflex! We talk about the lessons we've learnt throughout the years, adulting, the education system and we dissect what it really means to live a good life. Enjoy!BUY REFLEX THE CARD GAME…

  36. corona virus: is this the beginning of the end?

    · 52 min

    This week we're talking about the coronavirus epidemic! why is everyone stockpiling toilet paper? What is corona here to teach us? Will capitalism survive the wrath of corona? SUPPORT US ON…

  37. is the law of attraction a delusion?

    · 52 min

    This week we're getting philosophical: we chat about the law of attraction and how it intersects with privilege. Do we give ourselves too much credit for our success? How much does the law of attraction play into our…

  38. is being pretty the ultimate privilege?

    · 57 min

    This week we're talking about pretty privilege! how is beauty affected by the white gaze? is beauty for leisure or survival? is it democratic or elitist? We talk about this and so much more. Enjoy -and don't forget to…

  39. "self love culture" could be why you hate yourself

    · 58 min

    This week we're talking about self-love! Is it realistic?? can social media and self-love coexist? AND; is depression the new hourglass figure?? how do we learn to love ourselves when we've internalized depression as…

  40. do abusers deserve forgiveness and grace?

    · 50 min

    TRIGGER WARNING! This week we're talking about abusive celebrities, complicated legacies and how to live alongside abusers - particularly when they're in close proximity to you.SUPPORT US ON…

  41. introducing kinky sex to your vanilla partner

    · 1 h 09 min

    Today we're answering all your questions about sex! We talk about how to avoid performative sex, navigating sexual incompatibility and most importantly - how to give excellent head lol. And so much more! Listen…

  42. so, how are we going to end racism?

    · 1 h 12 min

    In this week’s episode, we talk about RACE! Why is it so hard for POC and white people to understand each other? Should philanthropy always be virtuous? And is ending racism a worthwhile pursuit? Click to listen and…

  43. how do you get over someone you never dated

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week we're answering your questions about love and relationships: from getting over heartbreaks, the line between desperation vs assertiveness and attachment styles. SUPPORT US ON…

  44. incompatible love languages

    · 1 h 23 min

    This week we're talking about everything from love languages, self-awareness, astrology and whether we can ever escape being trash.SUPPORT US ON PATREON:www.patreon.com/boboandflexJOIN US ON…

  45. tanning vs blackfishing

    · 58 min

    This week we're talking about plastic surgery, body modification, self-love and the thin line between tanning culture and blackfishing.SUPPORT US ON PATREON:www.patreon.com/boboandflexJOIN US ON…

  46. what is the point of feminism?

    · 1 h 08 min

    in this episode, we talk about beauty pageants, feminism and whether or not to persist in making the world a better place.SUPPORT US ON PATREON:www.patreon.com/boboandflexJOIN US ON…

  47. reasons why you should cheat

    · 38 min

    yaaaay another guest episode! we talk to Mukundwa about the ethics of cheating, trust issues and letting go of resentment. Enjoy!SUPPORT US ON PATREON:www.patreon.com/boboandflexJOIN US ON…

  48. how to break up with a friend

    · 1 h 07 min

    yaaaay another guest episode! we talk to Mukundwa about the difficulties of maintaining adult friendships, how to break up with your friends and how to navigate forgiveness without compromising yourselfSUPPORT US ON…

  49. the incel epidemic

    · 1 h 08 min

    Incels!! Why do they exist? why are men so entitled to women? and what is the relationship between capitalism, patriarchy and incels. SUPPORT US ON PATREON:www.patreon.com/boboandflexJOIN US ON…

  50. Drake and the men who date teens

    · 1 h 08 min

    trigger warning: pedophilia and sexual assaultin this episode, we answer the question: in what ways has pedophilia been normalized? do the fashion and beauty industry sexualize children? in what ways does society…

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