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Y2K tells a story of love, identity and long-distance friendship. It is set in both 2000 and 2020, through old voicemails between two friends and the present-day student who turns them into a podcast.
It's been 20 years since the successful completion of the world's largest IT project. Join Peter de Jager as he looks back on more than a decade of effort (and controversy).
Y2K GROUP CHAT is a series about how artists navigate through their practice and a behind the scenes look into their lives. Y2K group is an art agency and advisory focused on supporting emerging artists in New York and beyond. Follow us on Instagram: @y2kgroup and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content about contemporary art. #y2kgroupchat
December 31, 1999: The world braced for disaster as midnight approached. Then, nothing happened. The hysteria over the Y2K computer bug quickly became an afterthought; a punch-line. In Surviving Y2K, Dan Taberski takes you back to the turn of the millennium to meet the people for whom it was anything but a joke — computer coders, conspiracy theorists, survivalists, and true believers — as they each face their own version of the apocalypse. And Dan tells a new millennium story of his own, abo ...
An Interview with Vincent Balouet - the former Y2K leader in France. If you wanted to know WHY the situation in France was so very different than in the rest of the world? This is the Interview to listen to. Vincent is a French consultant, he specialized in computer science and risk management (ESIEE Master); He started his career with Y2k, as a co…
Welcome to our tenth episode of Y2K GROUP CHAT featuring artist Frankie Phillips. We recorded this episode in early March 2021. We speak with Frankie about his work featuring coat hangers and t-shirts collaged to make new visionary paintings, ideas of fashion, barriers, symbolism, the materiality of his work, and diaries. Frankie Phillips is an eme…
Johnno and his new girlfriend Julia are having some issues. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains scenes of emotional abuse, loud yelling and strong language. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources Written and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she…
Welcome to our ninth episode of Y2K GROUP CHAT featuring artist Austin Martin White. We recorded this episode in late February 2021. We speak with Austin about moving around while growing up, homogeneity and diversity, media and big tech, first memories, when he wanted to become an artist and his process at a young age to where he is now. Austin Ma…
Welcome to our eighth episode of Y2K GROUP CHAT featuring artist Ted Gahl. We recorded in December 2020. We speak with Ted about the 2010's in New York, drawing parties, the influence of social media on artists, being an artist in NY/LA, how to slow down, and a glimpse into the future. Ted Gahl is a painter living and working in Northwest, CT. Foll…
Maia travels to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and meets Tia for the first time. Written and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) with sound design by Tal Minear (they/them). Cast: MAIA - Shekendra Morgan (they/them) https://shekendramorgan.wixsite.com/human TIA - Sam Yeow (she/her) http://www.instagram.com/samyeow2102 ANNISA - Su Ling Chan (she/her) http…
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***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION*** This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Anjali Kunapaneni (Shirin), Maddy Searle (Claire) and Nerys Howell (Emma) which was recorded in December 2019. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 33 minutes. Intro and outro music is created and reco…
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***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION*** This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Kirsty Woolven (Olivia), Felicity Boyd (Rachel) and Lorcan NicGiollaBhain (Bri) which was recorded in December 2019. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 27 minutes. Intro and outro music is created an…
Welcome to our seventh episode of Y2K GROUP CHAT featuring artist Tamen Pérez. We recorded in late August 2020. We speak with Tamen about grad school during COVID, working from home vs. studio, her relationship to the history of painting, living and working in Berlin, manga and music, and unlearning in painting. Tamen Pérez is an emerging artist li…
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***SPOILERS***PROCEED WITH CAUTION*** This is the full spoiler-filled conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Janis Westin (Kat), Adam Blanford (Johnno) and Charlotte Norup (Kirsten) which was recorded in December 2019. The new spoiler-filled section starts at around 24 minutes. Intro and outro music is created and recor…
Welcome to our sixth episode of Y2K GROUP CHAT featuring artist Maureen St. Vincent. We talk with Maureen about her framed pastel works, her relationship to the Pacific, her experiences living and working in New York and Los Angeles, surrealism, and feminism. Maureen St. Vincent is an emerging artist living and working in the Bay Area. Follow us on…
Kirsten is an engineering student in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1976. One evening at a bar, she realizes something that will change her life forever. Written, produced and directed by Karin Heimdahl (she/her) https://twitter.com/karinheim Cast: KIRSTEN - Charlotte Norup (she/her) https://twitter.com/Charlotte_Norup MANIKA - Sravya Kidambi (she/her) con…
This is the third part of our season 1 super cut, with episodes 36-52, and the epilogue. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021. **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 40 - This episode contains scenes of psychological abuse. Episode 48 - This episode contains scenes of emotional and sexual abuse. Episode 49 - This episod…
This is the second part of our season 1 super cut, with episodes 18-35. Part 3 will be released January 22. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021. **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 22 - This episode contains a scene with a panic attack. Episode 25 - This episode contains a scene with pregnancy complications. Episode…
This is the first part of our season 1 super cut, with the prologue and episodes 1-17. Part 2 will be released January 15, and part 3 January 22. Season 2 starts January 29, and will have monthly episodes all through 2021. **CONTENT WARNINGS** Episode 7 - This episode contains descriptions of a suicide attempt, homophobia and transphobia. Episode 8…
The former flatmates once again celebrate New Year's Eve in London. This is the final episode of season 1. Season 2 starts on January 29. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven KAT - Janis Westin JESS - Karin Heimdahl JOHNNO - Adam Blanford RACHEL - Felicity Boyd SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni MAIA - Shekendra Morg…
Jess heads for London, Kat meets Johnno, Olivia talks to her parents, and we find out what happens in the final week of 2000, as well as the final week of 2020. New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Look out for the epilogue next week! Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven KAT - Janis Westin JESS - Karin…
Kat and Jess both get excited about potential career opportunities. Johnno gets back in touch. New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven KAT - Janis Westin JESS - Karin Heimdahl JOHNNO - Adam Blanford RACHEL - Felicity Boyd SHIRIN - Anjali Kunapaneni MAIA - Shekendra Mor…
This episode was released 10 days early to all our Patreon supporters. Want to check out our Patreon? Please do! patreon.com/y2kpod Our third peek behind the scenes - a conversation between creator Karin Heimdahl (Jess) and voice actors Anjali Kunapaneni (Shirin), Maddy Searle (Claire) and Nerys Howell (Emma) recorded in December 2019. This is the …
Fascinating interview with the Sheriff of London... who was deeply involved with Y2K Efforts in the UK由Peter de Jager
Olivia and Tammi are in Australia, Kat cries in her ice cream and Shirin gets some surprising news. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains descriptions of a loved one dying, and of racism. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources New episodes e…
This is a season 2 announcement from Y2K creator Karin Heimdahl. Season 1 is wrapping up with episode 52 - the finale - on December 25, and an epilogue on January 1, 2021. Season 2 will be monthly all through 2021, with 12 episodes, each focusing on one of the 12 main characters from season 1, and each taking place in a different city and a differe…
Jess hands in her dissertation and Kat faces an ultimatum. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains a scene with emotional abuse and homophobia, from 5.20 to 9.10. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources New episodes every Friday all through 202…
Bri sings and Johnno sinks to new lows. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains a scene with emotional and sexual abuse, as well as loud yelling, scene lasts from time stamp 3.20 to 4.45. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. Resources can be found at y2kpod.com/resources New episodes eve…
Kat skips work again, while Rachel and Jess have an important conversation. New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week's trailer is for Tabletop Roulette - an actual play anthology prioritizing players from marginalized backgrounds playing all sorts of #TTRPG games, except for that one. Lear…
Olivia talks to... someone, Kat gets excited about an audition and Jess buys a crib. New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week's trailer is for Me and AU - a queer audio romance about growing up, taking the next step and the werewolf AU fanfic that helps us get there. Learn more https://www…
Olivia gets some good news, Rachel is in hospital and Kat skips work. New episodes every Friday all through 2020. Created, written & produced by Karin Heimdahl. This week's trailer is for Sidequesting - a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. Learn more sidequestingpod.com Cast: OLIVIA - Kirsty Woolven KAT - Janis Westin JESS - Karin Heimda…
This is an Interview with Chuck Sevola - one of the leaders within the Prudential Insurance Y2K Project - He was involved in the Offshore Outsourcing to Tata Consultancy Services由Peter de Jager
Please note that this episode exists in an alternate reality and is not part of the regular series continuity. A young person unwittingly releases an ancient evil on the world that they should have left alone. No, it's not the movie you're thinking of and Kat doesn't have a chainsaw for a hand (although that would be really cool). **CONTENT WARNING…
