The Parasocial Social Club

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

How to really annoy someone you love

August 2, 2023 • 40 mins

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.

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Is there such a thing as an Asian-Australian accent?

August 2, 2023 • 62 mins

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?

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How to assert dominance over your landlord

August 2, 2023 • 48 mins

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?

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Jenny confesses a shameful secret

August 2, 2023 • 51 mins

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.

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The difference between ‘men’, ‘guys’ and ‘dudes’

August 2, 2023 • 49 mins

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.

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Dating red and yellow flags, and how not to quit your job

July 31, 2023 • 50 mins

Jenny Tian and Kevin Jin are two millennial stand-up comedians clumsily trying to get through life. In this first episode of The Parasocial Social Club we discover that Jenny only owns one fork, Kevin talks about his visit to a strip club, and both of them give truly terrible advice on how to quit your job.

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