the phoenix files
(2025-2026)
EPISODE 1
The Phoenix Files is back! And this time, with tea to spill!! Come join us for our first episode of the semester as Markus, our new host asks people about their CRAZIEST experiences at UBCO. Trust, you won't be disappointed
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Hosts Vani and Markus discuss their hot takes on what it means to be one’s true self. Are you just doing something because you saw someone on the internet do it? Or is it with intention and purpose? The line between trying new things and being performative has blurred as social media has expanded its reach. In this day and age, how do you know what your real personality is?
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Hosts Vani and Markus discuss nostalgia baiting in today's day and age. With no new fresh and original content coming out anymore, do kids even have toys and shows made for them...? Do we really need a live-action Moana? Watch the full episode to find out what Markus and Vani think!
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Cults aren’t just stories from the past. They are real-life organizations that still pull people in today. In this episode of The Phoenix Files, Markus and Vani dive into the unsettling world of cults, how they recruit, and how they continue to keep people isolated from the outside. Keep watching to find out which cult The Phoenix is a part of!
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In this episode of The Phoenix Files, we welcome our new co-host August! This week on the show, Markus and August discuss the Go Global program and invite a guest to help answer any questions about the program from a student’s perspective.
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In S2E7 of The Phoenix Files, hosts Markus and August welcome two special guests, Avery and Jasmine, to discuss societal beauty standards and ‘looksmaxxing.’ Watch the full episode to learn what our speakers have to say about the implications of feeling forced to adhere to conventional norms of attractiveness allllll the time.
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In S2E8 of The Phoenix Files, hosts Markus and August sit down with Seba Manuel, a senior outside hitter for the UBCO Heat. They discuss what it means to be a student athlete today and the evolving culture of collegiate sports. Whether you’re curious about the lives of student sportsmen, or just interested in the psychological edge of elite athleticism, this conversation is a must watch to understand what it means to stay grounded when you’re trying to reach for the next level. Watch the full episode to know more!
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