The Parasocial Social Club
SBS
The Parasocial Social Club - ‘where you know everything about us and we know nothing about you’. Jenny and Kevin are two millennial stand-up comedians clumsily trying to get through life. They’re funny, they’re friends, and they’re trying very hard to not fuck it up. Join Jenny and Kevin as they use their sharp powers of observation to riff off everyday life in Australia.
Episodes
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Aug 2, 2023 • 40min
How to really annoy someone you love
Kevin talks about a very sensitive part of his body. Jenny wonders whether ten pin bowling qualifies as a sport. The pair discuss which profession they would have killed off if they were evil dictators. And then it's a trip down memory lane to remember the YouTubers they watched as teens.
Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 2min
Is there such a thing as an Asian-Australian accent?
Kevin talks about his lack of boundaries when it comes to junk food. Jenny remembers the time she took Kevin to a speed dating event for moral support. They reflect on tall poppy syndrome and ask if it's wrong to put milk in peppermint tea?
Aug 2, 2023 • 48min
How to assert dominance over your landlord
Jenny is under attack from her algorithm. Kevin shares his theory that there are only six types of people in the world. They have a wholesome discussion about what makes a great suburb. And when did airports become self-service checkouts?
Aug 2, 2023 • 51min
Jenny confesses a shameful secret
Jenny confesses that she can’t eat spicy food. Kevin recounts the time he almost died from eating chilli chicken. They delve into why Kevin has such annoyingly good self esteem. And with no qualifications whatsoever, they have a crack at giving advice on how to keep your marriage sexy.
Aug 2, 2023 • 49min
The difference between ‘men’, ‘guys’ and ‘dudes’
Welcome to the Parasocial Social Club. In this episode Jenny confesses to having a ‘secret’ second doctor. Kevin shares the worst insult he ever heard at school. He breaks Jenny’s brain by trying to explain the difference between ‘men’, ‘guys’ and ‘dudes’. And they offer some advice on how to be popular in the office.
Aug 1, 2023 • 50min
Dating red and yellow flags, and how not to quit your job
Jenny Tian and Kevin Jin, millennial stand-up comedians, share hilarious stories about their lives. They talk about the odd ratio of spoons to forks and disastrous baking experiences. They discuss the pitfalls of trash-talking past dates and workplaces, as well as the confusion of attending funerals. They touch on long distance relationships and surviving work and woke culture.
