What is it Like Being Bisexual? (Ft. Anna Akana) - Off The Pill Podcast #24
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2019
- Ryan, Paco, David, and special guest, Anna Akana, discuss how she uses comedy to cope with the topic of suicide. What was Anna’s life like growing up? Anna also talks about her life as a bi-sexual Asian American woman.
Guest: Anna Akana
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Ryan is one of rare youtubers who didnt change cos he's very popular
He only changed for the better!
He did change, not as in money hut content wise he did
Haru Yanto Ofcourse he changed he cant rely on being the asian funny kid who does lip syncs and low budget skits all life long. He has the edge of not having a type of comedy labelled to him so he can make so many different types of videos from skits, vlogs, conspiracy theories, dear ryans, challenges, podcast, whatever.
No hate but he changed his upload schedule
Yeah unlike a lot of popular youtubers he didnt change for anyone he does what he likes
Paco never felt more happy in his life after Anna Akana told him that he is cute.
when?
@@GameJump3RZ on this podcast lol
@@abhimanyum5505 could've said minute:seconds of this video but oof you chose the edgy way
@@nootics what do you expect
I've watched Ryan's "how to be edgy" video many times :D
@@nootics can you really tell me the timelapse
"as a girl you get used to a certain amount of danger" ...ouch that is heartbreaking.
A certain amount of danger = the same amount of danger in any adult human being's life.
Yeah as women we calculate the danger of each environment. The danger is a small minority of men, but they manage to take actions that keep the fear alive for all women and girls everywhere. Positive men who are aware of these dangers can really help make the world safer for women. Just stay aware that your female friends and family are not making this shit up.
@@takoshihitsamaru4675 I really am talking about males who use physical power or authority over women. It us only when there is an element of force or coercion involved.
Men and women wanting to have sex is something totally different. Wanting to have sex and asking for it is fine for anyone to do. You just have to accept the other person's answer.
@@takoshihitsamaru4675 damn didnt know dudes are scared of getting raped and catcalled while walking home alone at night.
@@takoshihitsamaru4675 if you're male (i'm assuming you are) you clearly haven't interacted with enough females to understand the meaning of her statement.
Didn't you know your dad & brother are GIRLS?!
"My brother killed herself, my father killed herself"
Anna Akana i love you
I have no brothers so ha ur very wrong.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this talk, Anna. Your videos are like bite sized pieces of you. But here we hv got a full meal :)
Anna is so articulate and enunciates her words beautifully! I aspire to speak like that.
No one really cares. Just be articulate by doing it your self she's not important
@@lsd-rickb-1728 WeirdChamp
Not too big on logic tho
@@90degrees76 ChampWeird
Speech-sexual
When she talked about having a masculine career energy, but not wanting to be masculine relationship energy? i really felt that.
yes
I guess that means my energy is “feminine?” Well, I’ve always considered myself an ajumma at heart.. (I’m a guy.) 🙄😅🙈
@@Sheriff_K ah that's cute. I always got called a tiny old lady as a kid so I can relate
You won’t succeed in most careers with feminine energy. It’s sad but it’s the way it is. I consider myself very feminine and love looking feminine, too, however I tone it down for my job as I work in a male dominated environment where people don’t take you seriously if you look too „girly“. Having a feminine energy shouldn’t be something that holds you back in your career. That really has to change in our society.
@@DM-nw5lu Well I wouldn't think like that. You can maintain that feminine energy and be bossy at the same time, even in a male dominant job. But it all depends is that energy "effective" in your working environment. And usually, you need a bit of both masculine and feminine energy to be efficient in your career.
In my job, I have to play the masculine leader in some cases, but also a feminine caretaker in other cases. All depends in the situation.
I don't believe we need to have 100% of anything to achieve something.
But then again, a job is a job. Co-workerss only see you with your working mask on. And once your done work, your true colours shine. In my case, a Diva ass bitch.
Anna is really eloquent and talks with such conviction that makes her interesting to listen to.
I love David's questions about LGBT issues. It's so nice to see someone who doesn't know it all and wants to understand more and keeps it as respectful as possible.
“Thats why im hairy and dark”
*“OH NICE!”*
what we learned:
Ryan thinks anna is interesting
He looks like he is totally crushing on her!
Wait didnt he break up with Arden...
“Every girl on the show has talked about a stalker experience”
Dana’s foot print plate 😂
"As a girl you just get used to a certain level of danger."
Ain't that the truth. What a horrible, sad world this is 😔
most homicide victims are men
Ammar Siddiqui *face palm*
@@rozempire2843 Not really an argument but ok
Ammar Siddiqui who’s killing them?
@@allysonabarca4137 Yes yes we know men are killing other men as well, but nobody cares, because men's rights don't matter nowadays. It is only a sad world when a woman gets harmed.
31:42 is where the title comes into play
RTeNj0X thank you
RTeNj0X thank you
You Legend...
Thanks
RTeNj0X thanks
For the time
The titles of these videos look like clickbait sometimes but it's actually *an hour of good shit that we all need to hear, so thank you RHPC for that!*
Another AvatarLover IDK if we have to hear all that, what the girl’s saying sounds like bs to me
do you regret your username?
Dan that’s your opinion and your opinion stinks so bye now
@@xDigitalMonster people can have opinions my dude it's OK
@@lefyri6715 Lmao yh sometimes but I'm sticking with it I guess
I feel like Ryan has a lot of things to say about our current climate/politics and his podcasts are way to learn more about touchy topics and give his opinions. But he seems so hesitant to say some of the things on his mind.
He should do an episode with just David and Paco once in a while where they talk about whatever is on their minds
@@jkcoolbird_4242 I havent kept up in the past couple months, but isn't that what the podcast used to be? Does look like the podcast has gotten quite guest heavy in my absence though
IcyFlamez96 ya it was like that. But ever since they moved the podcast out to LA, they've been having more guests on. They'll probably go back to just them once in a while but they have so much they can have on, so why not have guests?
Which makes him an OG UA-camr so much better because he never forces anything on his audience it allows us to breathe and enjoy his content as it is
7:01 "And there's the impending sense that oh I'm gonna die and nothing matters, so like maybe I should just work harder" *everyone nonchalantly acknowledges sudden drop of existentialism and proceeds to a twitter question*
😂😂
I enjoyed this podcast. She answered the questions well and everyone seemed very interested in what she was sayining and she was very open to answer all of their questions that they had. I also just like her mindset on a lot of subjects.
man, i love anna and knew she was intelligent before, but now she just exponentially proved it after listening to this podcast
When people say they have Japanese AND Filipino heritage, you can bet they're usually from Hawaii.
Why is that?
@@aswordmadefromthebloodofmy4925 history
Would love to see natalie tran on here!
Cho Tube omg that would be awesome
Natalie Tran isn't Asian though...
Arnold Severino she’s Vietnamese
would love to see Nat anywhere
Yes when Anna mentioned Natalie I was so excited, the three of them all together would make me so happy but just being able to watch all three is great too ;-;💕
Today's fact: The medical name for a butt crack is "intergluteal cleft".
@@snmvalentine why do you not
Okay.
@@_365x checkmate
Facterino Commenterino you saw the Mario animation too 👌
Unfortunately, Yoshi can’t read.
David just... clearly has no gay friends
What did he say lol haven't watched it yet
i was cringing at his questions... it seems like he's genuinely confused/ignorant but dang lol
I find it pretty funny and informative. He was pretty genuine so I didnt find it cringy.
Why should he befriend homosexuals?
He has literally no understanding of butches and its hilarious
"Dating in LA is awful"
"Isn't because it's expensive?
+is it bcuz people are very beautiful in here?"
I'm dead XD
That part got me too lol
bro i am so happy for this podcast Anna is so self aware, well spoken, and smart. Also it feels nice that someone this great deals with similar issues as me and as many of us
Ryan's Lamp squad,
Where you at ?
EVERYWHERE
at least i think
Im from bosnia🇧🇦
Max wat!!!
Today I found out Anna Alanna is bi
But it cool it means I still have a chance
Now that's positive thinking👌
This is so wholesome 😌😌☺
Im deaddd 😂😂😂
You don't have a chance even if she was Straight
I think she might have a girlfriend 😄
I’m seriously in love with her personality. Then again I feel like it’s hard for people not to love her personality.
Hope I’m able to meet more people like you Anna. You seem like a really awesome person!
I love this interview esp when they covered her bisexuality. Their questions came from curiosity and it's different to have an avenue to ask objective questions about these things. They never came across as offensive at all and just wanted to understand and Anna is the perfect guest to address their questions
I've noticed Anna sits in a position where she faces everyone, but Michelle Phan only sat in a direction facing Ryan. Their eye contact is also different.
But the tabling is different... it's not like Michelle had a choice, no?
michelle and ryan have been friends for a while so i wouldn't be surprised that she was more comfortable talking to him
I just want to say that not all mid-western folks are all about lighthearted jokes. Some of us can handle the darker stuff. Though I know it was meant in a more general way. That's all, thanks for reading :)
*Deep talk*
Paco: I could run you over and get 1 star on GTA rn.
😂
best part of the podcast
happy gamer when was that
@@pen5305 Idk sorryyyy
i can relate lol
My god, I could listen to Anna allllllll day. Best podcast. Thank you!
Two icons of the asian community?
SCREAMING
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Oh yeah and paco. And that apple fanboy.
drawncandy Icons of asian community? Sounds like bs to me tbh
@Turqouise Cheetah Yeah, same
@Daisy Fel what facts are you basing that statement off of?
@Daisy Fel calling people out for not simple google search, also calls people out when information is presented to show knowledge on topic. Yet you wonder why you are 'unprivileged'.
@Daisy Fel Okay I'll make it real simple for you.
Your statement is false. Take TWO minutes to read if you really want to get a better understanding of the status of Asian Americans. If you want to stay angry and reject any clear and sound argument contrary to your misguided opinion, then you're just contributing to the problem and making it worse for yourself. Just saying.
This was a good podcast, I really like Anna Akana. He is very nice. As for Ryan, she makes good soda.
Pink Panther wait...
Uhm wha-
mia k I was making fun of what she said in the beginning
Lmao
@@Loonaurtheworld ....
Randomly clicked this on Spotify and gosh am I love with this lady here. So well spoken, articulate and the way she is able to explain her different perspectives in such a clear way is incredible.
"Sometimes it's dashed, it's not even a solid line!!" LMAO hahahaha
i love how casual she is about mental health, thank you for this podcast!!
Anna: I like girls
David: ????huh??
Yet another interesting podcast!
I love the questions on this one. Especially loved the open-ness on bisexuality. Some of these questions would be deemed ignorant and offensive on most places on the internet, without seeing that they come from a genuinely curious place that just wants to understand something unknown to them.
The flow of the conversation was nice as always
“What it feels like being bisexual?”
Me: it’s like being a human but gay & straight
Bi experience is telling someone you're bi and their face wrinkles and you're already pulling up the directory of comebacks for whatever biphobic gotcha they're about to try
@@officialprozac 😭😭😭😭
While I understand this must be a joke but that’s not what bi is. Bi exist for a reason. Like I said I understand this is a joke but some people actually think this and it makes me mad.
I’ve never been this early before. Two of my favorite youtubers together🥰
They're all drinking
NinjaMelk - the melk that's gud for u
Now that's the stuff!
@@MrDemekoThAT IS NoT ThE SLoGaN
It's a still an energy drink. So not that good.
My fave episode so far! I relate to Anna so much, she’s definitely someone I look up to now. She’s amazing
David was so into the dating guys or girls topic!!😄
Anna Akana in Ant-Man was hilarious.
Bro, I love watching the podcasts soo much. I know a lot of people find it boring but listening to people talk about their opinion is kinda entertaining to me!🤪
RajenKhawas you can sit through a while hour listening to a conversation back and forth... damn, I can never do that no matter what the conversation is about 😂
Iversia that’s lowkey sad!😂😂
Same, all though her opinions are some bs
RajenKhawas yeah, I mean I will listen if I have to, like lectures, or if I was there able to interact. However, just watching people giving me their opinion on a subject just not that interesting 😅
Abortion isn’t a joke though
She is so inspiring dude. Fuckkkk. I admire her a lot now.
Having Anna and Ryan in one room is the last thing I'd expect but one thing I realize I NEED
both my favourite youtubers talking about a good topic and being open about it? that’s a good combination right there💜
Hey, I subscribed because of your profile picture 😍 BTS Taehyung!! 💜
Serina P awh thanks lol :) i’ve got a video coming up of me unwrapping Love Yourself:Answer :) keep your eyes peeled for it
@@imma_eatjin For sure 😉. Can't wait I'm sure it'll be a great video. Have a great day 😄.
This is by far my favorite off the pill. I love Anna because she always talked about darker, real life
First time I've watched an Off the pill Podcast and I loved it.
It's really nice to see another type of content on this chanel.
"Whats it like being Bisexual?"
Um... kinda very gay, uh, pretty fun, pretty cool.
From my personal experiences, it sucks sometimes.
Because you never know if your crush is queer. And the guys I think are the coolest are gay so. That's "fun."
Omg. Anna is my spirit animal! I’ve been asked before how can I focus if I have so many things going on. And I tell them I get bored easily so I like having different things to do.
Been loving the podcasts! OGs man, OGs. 😍😍😍
Anna Akana: Bi and Asian. I'm like, invisible to everyone
The spirits watching the video with me: Am I a joke to you
SilverStoneX unfunny
@@trashcollector6184 19 people disagree. I'd very much like you to delete this comments, as it does not assume very positive energy, and I would like to keep the positive energy up. Thanks in advance.
SilverStoneX I’m good
Because bisexuals aren't special and asians are 60% of the world's population lmao
@@VeraExora Trash collector is right
Thank you for making this podcast with Anna Akana! I have been a big fan of both Ryan and Anna and it's really cool to see an Asian youtuber community together. A lot of things that you guys shared I relate to a lot, especially Anna. Anna's videos always come up when I need them most and I relate so much to her character and the issues she talked about.
All the best to both youtubers :) You guys are amazing and beyond.
YOU'RE AMAZING, ANNA. I just want to let you know you're doing great and I really appreciate you coming on the podcast and sharing your thoughts. I really enjoyed this episode, thank you
TWO OF MY FAVORITE UA-camRS IN A VIDEO TOGETHER?!?!
Made my day.
just released she was the "super-fine writer chick" from ant-man
Wait wdym
@@maygreene5436 just look up anna akana ant man
I rlly like the energy in your podcasts Ryan. You've got this calm energy that makes the guests comfortable.
As someone that works at a crisis line, normalizing suicide can be fairly dangerous. I know what you guys are meaning when you say to normalize it, but it can be seen in a wrong perspective.
she didn’t she wanted to normalize the action of suicide itself and you would know this if listened not even halfway through the video
i agree! feeling those emotions and learning how to cope with them should for sure be normalized, but it seems like lately depression almost seems like a trend.
This episode should be called: Bisexuality 101 for David
since bringing in KevJumba, makes me wonder how hard would it be to bring in Victor Kim? aka Victor King, it’s been a minute and just thought how he’s been.
OMG yes!! I totally forgot about him!!
OMG I used to be in LOVE with him ❤❤❤ I'd love to see how he's doing now.
I seriously love these podcasts, such interesting and honest conversations
Thank you Ryan for bringing great guests!!!!!!
These are honestly so eye opening 👀👀 the type of adults our society needs
These guys need to hangout with more gays lol
Dude 100%. David's questions were like... huh?
hahah forreal, David seemed sweet but v confused/ignorant lowkey
yes they are really straight culture
Fred Rene no... I don’t think I will.
Paco’s not that bad. He’s prob the most woke of the guys here
This has to be one of the best podcasts of the channel and I thought that was going to be Michelle's conversation! There has been so much food for thought and just the most relatable subjects that are almost "taboo" to even touch upon in public or with people. Pushing boundaries and really delving into the shit that is stirring inside people emotionally. The amount of passion that still relates to someone who followed a "normal" path spoke volumes to me. I look back and used to regret not pursuing UA-cam and many ideas that were picked up by others and have gone of to be wildly successful. I finished school, fell in love, got a stable job, and the rest is history. The problems we face is all too similar, and also the problems we face when someone reaches out and we feel so liable for their livelihood if we can't find the right words. Thanks for actually discussing these issues! Thoroughly enjoyed it and helped calm my own thoughts in similar scenarios :D
These podcasts are so cool to listen to when ur cleaning or just getting through boring tasks because it just makes everything more fun
Marine Corps is actually pronounced like c-o-r-e, not c-o-r-p-s-e. Sorry to be "that person" who corrects people but I just had to! It bothered me haha
13:00 “I mean as a girl you just get used to a certain level of danger in your life” ... uhm, is anyone else going to talk about how scary this statement is considering how casually it was talked about and brushed off? I suck as articulating my thoughts but there’s a discussion to be had here... And I know it’s a discussion already previously discussed before in many different aspects but I- Like... This single concise sentence.
I know! I felt the same way. It's so sad and disappointing
Depends which statistics you look at. Everyone likes confirmation bias but men die from workplace deaths more than women. Relevant to the discussion, men commit suicide in higher numbers. Women are victims of domestic violence more often...and sexual assault.
Cant we all just wake up and stop the "my gender has it harder" pissing contest? I guess thats just how I feel. Males and females both have burdens, privileges, and risks. Its dangerous being a human and alive, full stop.
vanessa benoit I personally didn’t mention a specific gender so I’m not trying to discuss the “feel bad for my gender” card though that definitely exists. Yes, you’re right, if you check the statistics there is a whole other weight to the situation, but you can’t deny how problematic it is that that statement could be so casually said and brushed over because of just how common and shared that thought is... :/
@@BarelyNoticeable you could look at it that way. Or. In a more positive light, maybe everyone just accepted what she said without pushback and that can be seen as a positive
vanessa benoit Maybe I wasn’t clear with my words but I wasn’t pinpointing the reaction but rather the inherent nature of the statement itself.
Loving these podcasts Ryan! I feel like I've grown up with many of the more og youtubers and hearing more about people's adult/business lives is so interesting.
Was waiitng for this.. finallY!!! Anna & Ryan
I had never heard of her before, but i love her vibes! she seems a very hardworking, energetic, creative, multicolored but also analytical person!
I cant with how nonchalantly and unbothered anna says "oh yeah I've had suicidal dms and people wanting to shoot me at shows..." and then ryan and everyone else are like "woah woah woah wait whAt"
This might be one of my favorite episodes ever
By far the best podcast this far! Anna is so articulate and interesting, at the same time Ryan, David and Paco are all so understanding and it shows they want to learn and understand and open their minds!
I watch this entire video and my knowledge was increased
Seeing these two really reminded me how how him and Ray William Johnson were fighting for top stop on UA-cam. Ahh a much simpler time. Almost forgot Ana and Ray were a thing
This podcast brings up topic of wide variety. Kudos to being daring to bring topics that you want to cover even tho knowing some may be felt disconnected with this.
I really enjoy these podcast... i get so happy when i see Ryan upload one
I remember how shocked I was when I saw her in Ant-man and the Wasp!
She's really making a name for herself
Fr who was she ?
@@xt3arsx643 I don't think she was a named character, she was in the after-credits scene if I remember correctly.
It was one of those Luis(Michael Pena) stories where the actors lip sync but it's his voice.
@@nadirbaitsaleem7270 ah ok
she was in antman not antman and the wasp
@@ariannacandelaria2997 I must have confused the two, thanks.
I got nostalgic when she mentioned community channel.
This ep is one of the realest. I love how open Anna is about her struggles. It's very brave.
this was such a nice podcast, i hope she gets to get on the podcast another time because i need a part two. i really love the past few podcasts more and i’m so excited for the future ones.
I dont watch all of otp, but im really glad i decided to listen to this one. It had a lot of interesting topics and i really like anna's straightforward personality 😊 definitely need to incorporate some of that in my life haha
Please try and get Simu Liu on this. After he’s been announced by Marvel 😁
And so show like Trevor Noah and the Daily Show doesnt confuse him with the director who is also Asian.
Two of the persons i admire speaking for an hour , that's gold to me .
Honestly one of my favourite episodes, the energy between everyone was gold!
i did not get bored or feel the need to use my phone once during this wow your Power
Ryan keeps bringing my favorites on his show what the hell man I love you
I’ve been waiting so long for this podcast episode! 🥳
I'm really loving this new series!
Lmao “are you hairy” that’s what stuck with me. ty PACOOO
"playful touching" -paco😂😂
Just choked on my whole wheat bread I love Anna omg and Ryan and collaboration and PODACASTS SOMGM bshophvsovhspvpjsbjsjvs HELP
Whole wheat bread😂😂oddly specific
I look forward to these man, KEEP EM COMING
This was my favorite Off the Pill episode so far!
Do a Pill Podcast with Natalie Tran aka communitychannel
Aw Anna! Don't usually watch these but I'll make an exception for Anna 😁
YAYYYYY the collab i never knew i needed
This is one of the best off the pill podcast 😍