Emergency Intercom – Episode Summary: "2017 Was 15 Years Ago"

Release Date: December 27, 2024
Hosts: Enya Umanzor (India) & Drew Phillips

1. Welcome and Introduction

The episode begins with a brief, humorous exchange between hosts Enya (referred to as India) and Drew, setting a playful and relaxed tone for the discussion.

2. Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Reflections

Enya and Drew delve into their personal lives, sharing anecdotes about family interactions and the complexities of familial relationships.

• Family Chemistry and Perceptions:

  • Drew reflects on his parents' appearances, humorously stating, "I think my parents are attractive people... How they made someone this gorgeous." ([05:29])
  • Enya discusses the confusion their relationship dynamics cause within their families, emphasizing their deep bond despite others' misunderstandings: "everyone in my family, like, is so confused by our dynamic." ([07:46])

• Coping with Anxiety and Mental Health:

  • Enya shares her experiences with anxiety, reassuring listeners dealing with similar struggles: "Just remind yourself that in this moment, you're going to be okay." ([03:19])
  • Drew opens up about his battles with OCD and anxiety, contemplating the need to let go and embrace life's unpredictability: "I am so terrified of big Pharma... I just have to let go." ([30:53])

3. Health and Wellness Adventures

The hosts discuss unconventional remedies and their personal health journeys, blending humor with genuine insights.

• Eczema Remedies:

  • Enya recounts her successful experiment with oatmeal baths to combat eczema, exclaiming, "it literally cured my eczema on my arms overnight." ([08:00])
  • Drew relates his limited experience with oatmeal-based lotions, expressing skepticism about their ingredients: "There has to be something in this that's, like, not good for me." ([09:13])

• Questionable Beauty Trends:

  • Enya humorously critiques bizarre skincare trends, mentioning, "girls are now putting their baby's ass ointment all over their face before bed." ([40:26])
  • Drew lampoons the absurdity of certain beauty products like beef tallow moisturizers, highlighting their off-putting characteristics: "Maybe we don't use it. And it was just, like, a huge realization for me." ([37:21])

4. Culinary Escapades: Family Cooking Stories

Food becomes a central theme as the hosts share amusing stories about family members' cooking endeavors.

• Brother's Culinary Skills:

  • Drew praises his 14-year-old brother Leo's cooking talents, describing how Leo prepared a family meal: "He made the family steak and mashed potatoes from scratch." ([32:09])
  • Enya adds to the humor by showing concern over the presentation, noting that the mashed potatoes looked "lime green." ([32:36])

• Parental Cooking Habits:

  • Drew teases his parents for their flamboyant kitchen habits, mentioning their preference for "fluorescent ass lights" and the overwhelming scent of steak: "The windows in our apartment... I'm enjoying the Cheesecake Factory vibe." ([32:46], [36:26])

5. Social Media and Modern Trends

The discussion shifts to the impact of social media on behaviors and trends, with the hosts critiquing and satirizing various phenomena.

• Dangerous Challenges and Trends:

  • Enya and Drew mock viral challenges like the "hot water challenge" and "tampon eating," highlighting their absurdity and potential dangers: "I want the eating the tampon challenge." ([40:48], [40:51])

• Media Consumption and Preferences:

  • Enya shares her enthusiasm for movies like "Monsters University" and her interest in upcoming shoots: "I want to go to Shiz. There's a tulip field ride." ([54:27], [47:39])
  • Drew expresses his fascination with Marvel and Universal properties, contemplating future roles and experiences: "If a Marvel contract got put in my face, I'd sign it so quick." ([45:31])

6. Future Aspirations, Aging, and Personal Growth

The hosts reflect on their aspirations, fears about aging, and the desire for personal growth and exploration.

• Embracing Aging:

  • Drew humorously contemplates future cosmetic changes and coping mechanisms for aging: "I'm gonna let all the bitches do it crazy boot style." ([50:18])
  • Enya expresses curiosity about contemporary parenting styles and societal impacts on children: "I really think it's going to do damage to the fabric of our society." ([42:15])

• Looking Ahead:

  • Both hosts discuss their hopes and fears for the coming years, touching on career prospects and personal happiness: "2025 is going to be awesome. And I'm really scared because I did go into 2024 thinking it was going to be awesome." ([30:17], [29:34])

7. Closing Thoughts and Holiday Reflections

As the episode nears its end, Enya and Drew offer heartfelt messages to their listeners, emphasizing community, support, and resilience during stressful times.

• Encouragement and Unity:

  • Drew assures listeners that hardships are temporary and urges them to seek out their "found family": "It will pass. And you will find the people that you were meant to be with." ([56:13])
  • Enya reiterates the importance of love and support: "Peace and love and unity and respect." ([57:07])

• Season's Greetings:

  • The hosts exchange warm holiday wishes, bringing the episode to a close with positivity: "Happy holidays. Happy New Year." ([56:58] - [57:11])

Notable Quotes:

• Drew on Family Relationships:
  "I think my parents are attractive people... How they made someone this gorgeous." ([05:29])

• Enya on Coping with Anxiety:
  "Just remind yourself that in this moment, you're going to be okay." ([03:19])

• Drew on Oatmeal Lotions:
  "There has to be something in this that's, like, not good for me." ([09:13])

• Enya on Social Media Trends:
  "Girls are now putting their baby's ass ointment all over their face before bed." ([40:26])

• Drew on Future Aspirations:
  "I want to go to Shiz. There's a tulip field ride." ([54:27])

Conclusion

In this episode of Emergency Intercom, Enya and Drew blend humor with candid conversations about personal struggles, family dynamics, unconventional health remedies, and the quirks of modern life. Their lighthearted banter and relatable anecdotes offer listeners both laughter and thoughtful reflections, wrapping up the year with messages of hope and community support.