podcasts, sports, and awkward book timing | a bookish january recap

TL;DR

The YouTuber discusses her experience with listening to podcasts and audiobooks, her newfound interest in sports, and her thoughts on the Daevabad trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty.

Transcript

Hi I’m Deboki, and this is okidokiboki, and today  I’m going to be doing just kind of like a general   recap I guess of sorts. One of the things that I  have come to accept over the last year or two on   booktube is that I just really don't like making  monthly wrap-ups. I’ve complained about this   before. I have no good reason for it, there is  n... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙃 The YouTuber prefers check-in videos over monthly wrap-ups and plans to make them a regular feature on her channel.
• 👻 Changes in the YouTuber's workout routine, such as weightlifting and walks, have allowed her to listen to podcasts and audiobooks again.
• 🚙 Her interest in sports was sparked by consuming sports-related media, and she has chosen hockey as the sport she wants to focus on becoming a fan of.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the YouTuber stop making monthly wrap-up videos?

The YouTuber states that she cannot pinpoint a specific reason for disliking monthly wrap-ups. Although she enjoys watching them, she simply does not find them enjoyable to make.

Q: What changes in her workout routine have allowed the YouTuber to listen to podcasts again?

The YouTuber started incorporating more weightlifting into her workouts, which involves following workout videos without voice-overs. This allows her to listen to podcasts while working out. Additionally, she now takes walks to get fresh air and listen to podcasts.

Q: Why did the YouTuber become interested in sports?

She credits her interest in sports to consuming sports-related media, such as sports romances and the TV show Ted Lasso. Watching fictional sports stories and reality TV shows like MTV's The Challenge piqued her curiosity about the world of sports and its connections to business, strategy, and entertainment.

Q: Which sport is the YouTuber focusing on becoming a fan of?

The YouTuber has decided to focus on becoming a hockey fan because she finds the sport chaotic and entertaining on ice. She acknowledges her limited understanding of the game but enjoys watching it nonetheless.

Q: How did reading the Daevabad trilogy during the Capitol riots influence the YouTuber's perspective?

The YouTuber found it strange to read a book about a violent insurrection while the Capitol riots were happening in real life. She specifically discusses her feelings towards a character named Dara, drawing parallels to people's reactions to the actions of former President Trump. She reflects on the lack of moral courage and accountability from those who enabled Trump's behavior.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The YouTuber dislikes making monthly wrap-up videos but has decided to try out monthly check-in videos to discuss books, TV shows, and pop culture.

• She talks about her return to listening to podcasts and audiobooks and the changes in her workout routine that have made it easier to incorporate audio content.

• The YouTuber shares her journey of becoming interested in sports and watching MTV's The Challenge. She discusses her lack of sports allegiance and her fascination with hockey.

• The video ends with her thoughts on the Daevabad trilogy and how reading it during the Capitol riots influenced her perspective on certain characters and real-life events.