Tea for Lunch – Details, episodes & analysis

Show Notes:

1. This week on The Sip: TikTok is acting like we’re 12, The White House declined to comment and more. 
2. Next up: The big question on all Canadians’ minds.. HOW do we get our hands on the Tim Hortons Sambas?
3. Today’s hot tea: Are swimfluencers the next big thing? Swim USA thinks so.
4. Finally, if you’re on the hunt for a part-time gig, look no further than Roblox x IKEA. 

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi).

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Show Notes:

1. First up: The fully-conscious baby enjoyed her trip to the Four Seasons Orlando!
2. Next: Millennials and Gen X we’re sorry to tell you, but cassette tapes are back and Gen Z is LOVING them. 
3. Finally, A’ja Wilson finally got her Nike deal!

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

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Show Notes:

1. Meet Andrée! One of Arcade’s social media interns. 
2. Today’s hot tea: Is the Facebook “poke” back? …Why?
3. Next up, Hermès is in trouble for potentially violating US antitrust regulations. Is the iconic Birkin worth it?
4. Last, this AI-generated commercial has left advertisers horrified. We break down what happened. 

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi).

This episode was co-hosted by Manny (@_abella) and Andrée (@andreecynthiaa).

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Show Notes:

1. Today’s hot tea: Twitter confirms a much-anticipated feature is on the way. After Elon Musk’s recent poll regarding new feature requests went live, the social media platform has confirmed that the ability to edit tweets will be coming soon. We discuss use cases and if this will bring more or less accountability to the platform. 
2. In related news, Elon Musk now owns 9.2% of Twitter shares and has joined the board. What does this mean for the future of the platform?
3. Finally, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Scott are reportedly married. TMZ reported that the couple tied the knot after the Grammys on Sunday night, but they’re now saying it wasn’t official. Is it a play for their new show?

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

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Show Notes:

1. Catching up with today’s co-host, Taina! You can find more of her work on the Arcade TikTok page, @helloarcade.
2. Today’s hot tea: We react from the marketing perspective to the slap heard around the world. Should brands make memes for controversial events? Plus, where do we think Chris Rock and Will Smith will go from here?
3. Kim Kardashian “apologizes” for her insensitive comments about women working. Did she just gaslight us?
4. Another sip: Diving into the epic soundbites we have been getting from Julia Fox. 
5. Finally, Beyoncé wows at the Oscars with her performance of “Be Alive.” 

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

This week’s show was co-hosted by Taina (@tainatheano).

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.

Show Notes:

1. Catch up with Melanie and Leah, today’s co-hosts!
2. Before we dive into today’s topics, we touch on being traumatized by Wordle. 
3. Today’s hot tea: Lululemon has launched a line of running shoes that actually used women’s feet to guide designs.
4. Another sip: Talk about shrinkflation! Doritos confirms they’ll be putting 5 less chips in every bag. 
5. Finally, after 9 years Amanda Bynes’ conservatorship is terminated. We discuss the dangers the child-acting world poses for mental health. To learn more about Amanda Bynes’ story, we recommend checking out @hellotefi on TikTok.

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

This week’s show was hosted by Mel (@melanielaurene) Leah (@leahvictoriasookoo).

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.

Show Notes:

1. Before we dive into our main stories, we touch on St. Paddy’s Day, the start of March Madness and Tom Brady coming back from his 2-month retirement.
2. Today’s hot tea: Instagram adds parental controls after Meta receives backlash from parents. We discuss if it’s a helpful move, or simply virtue signalling on Meta’s part. 
3. Mike Tyson takes a bite out of the cannabis industry with the launch of his new ear-shaped edible. Is it just a weird move or a smart marketing angle?
4. Finally, Pete Davidson just needs some space. Literally. Davidson will be the third celebrity to take a Blue Origin flight and experience 11 minutes above Earth’s surface.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

Today’s show was co-hosted by Manny Abella (@_abella) 

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.

Show Notes:

1. What’s been keeping us up at night: The internet debates over doors vs windows. We weigh in and talk about the importance of a great comment section on social media.
2. Today’s hot tea: LinkedIn launches a new solution to fill career gaps. Will it lead to better hiring practices?
3. Major moves! Russell Wilson has been traded to the Denver Broncos. We talk about the Seahawks deleted tweet and what’s on everyone’s mind; will Ciara like Denver?
4. Finally, Russia has shut down access to Facebook and Twitter. We discuss the impact of this move and what Facebook is doing to reverse it.

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.

Show Notes:

1. Meet Leah, the Editorial Lead at Arcade Studios!
2. This week’s hot tea: There are so many social media updates this week. From TikTok launching 10 minute videos, to IGTV’s death, we break down what you need to know. 
3. Off-White launches the last collection that Virgil Abloh ideated before his death and explains about how they’ll be honoring his spirit in the brand for years to come. 
4. A final sip: Kim Kardashian is officially single! We discuss our predictions for the KKW brand and what business implications this could have.

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

This week’s guest host was Leah Sookoo (@leahvictoriasookoo)

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.

Show Notes:

1. Meet Jill; a member of Arcade’s creative team and this week’s guest host! 
2. Today’s hot tea: Donald Trump’s new social media platform hits the #1 spot for free downloads in the App Store. However, users are finding issues. 
3. The Tinder Swindler responds to backlash following Netflix documentary and turns criticism into profit.
4. A final sip: Model Sofía Jirau makes history by being cast as the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome. While we celebrate this move for representation, what more is needed to fix Victoria’s Secret’s major diversity issues?

That’s all for this week’s tea. We’ll be back next week with a new episode.

Tea for Lunch with Mike (@mmmiiike) and Mitzi (@mmmitzi). 

This week’s guest host was Jillian Tranquilla (@j.t.t.v)

For more from Arcade, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @helloarcade. https://www.arcadearcade.ca/

Tea for Lunch is written, produced and co-hosted by the team at Arcade Studios, not limited to: Manny Abella, Mikenna Ritchie, Benjamín Velázquez, Leah Sookoo, Taina Theano, Melanie Trottier and Morgan Berna.  

Follow along @helloarcade.