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Welcome to "Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor" – the podcast where old money meets new manners, and your Auntie Kiki spills the tea on all things etiquette, with a side of laughter and a dash of aristocratic charm! Join the illustrious Kiki Astor, author of smutty romance novels and grande dame of decorum, as she tackles your most pressing etiquette questions with the finesse of a debutante twirling at a ball. Wondering about the historical roots of fork placement or the proper way to declin ...
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We have a discord now! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Umineko spoilers here: 49:12-50:10 and 56:53-57:24 BBL Route (5th and 6th class) In our penultimate Hatoful episode, we dig into the deep lore of some of our favourite birds. Courtney loses interest as Sakuya enters his woke era, Yuuya continues to make us sometimes feel uncomfortable and Nageki …
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In this episode of Awkward Etiquette, your hostess, etiquette maven and romance author Kiki Astor, dives deep into the world of microaggressions—those subtle, often unintentional comments and actions that can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Although they may seem small, microaggressions accumulate, leading to emotional distre…
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This government “will swallow the liberties of the people, without giving them previous notice.” That’s the stark warning Patrick Henry gave us in 1788. In a series of fiery speeches, he laid out some of the most powerful anti-Federalist arguments against the Constitution—predicting all kinds of abuses of power and the eventual destruction of liber…
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“The active business of the American Revolution began in Philadelphia.” That’s what Benjamin Rush and John Adams believed – because the spark that ignited the Boston Tea Party wasn’t in Boston. It was lit in Philadelphia on October 16, 1773. This forgotten piece of history involves fiery protests, bold resolutions, and even letters from the Committ…
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“To these grievous measures, Americans cannot submit.” That’s the bold declaration that helped spark a coordinated resistance across the colonies in 1774. On this episode, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, we’ll dive into what turned out to be not only a precursor to the Declarati…
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Have you been wanting to entertain at home, but you are intimidated? Have you been thinking of repaying your friends in kind for dinner invitations or jaunts aboard their yachts, but you can't afford an evening in a restaurant? In this episode of the Awkward Etiquette podcast, romance author and amateur etiquette expert Kiki Astor will inspire you …
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“A vile and arbitrary aristocracy or monarchy” – that’s what the Anti-Federalist writer Cato warned we’d get. In a series of seven essays, he laid out his strongest arguments against ratification of the Constitution, predicting all kinds of abuses of power, and the destruction of liberty. In this episode, we’ll break down his forgotten warnings – w…
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Thomas Jefferson called the trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man that can hold a government to the constitution. And jury nullification is how to get that done. In this episode, learn what it is, the history behind it and how it works. Plenty from the founders and old revolutionaries all the way to Lysander Spooner. Path to Liberty…
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Winter is coming! Some of you dread this turning of the seasons, and some of you celebrate it. Those of you who love winter, admit it- it's all about the fashion, isn't it? But with more layers come more problems and questions: how does one layer? Which socks are we suposed to be wearing? Can I wear trendy chocolate brown with black? Which shoes ar…
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Everyone’s heard of the Federalist Papers – Hamilton, Madison, Jay – but the most important Federalist speech in the entire ratification debate didn’t come from any of them. It came from James Wilson – a name most people have never even heard of. His 1787 State House Yard Speech laid the foundation for the entire Federalist playbook. In this episod…
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Most of what they teach about the Bill of Rights completely skips over much of the real history. From the reason the Federalists opposed it, to Madison’s flip-flop, and the totally ignored preamble – on this episode, I’ve got 5 key – and mostly hidden – truths about that just might change the way you view the Bill of Rights. Path to Liberty: Octobe…
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“A nullification of the act is THE rightful remedy.” That’s how Thomas Jefferson said we should respond to any federal act that goes beyond the limits of the Constitution. But here’s the thing – Jefferson wasn’t inventing something new in 1798. He was reminding us of principles that were at the heart of the American Revolution – ideas the people us…
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In this enlightening episode, your Auntie Kiki steps out of her romance novelist slippers and leans into her identity as an etiquette coach and amateur social anthropologist. With a rich background in old money society, interior decorating, fashion, and history, Kiki Astor explores the essence of good taste and how to cultivate it in today’s world.…
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Nearly five years before the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Adams wrote an essay urging the people to resist tyranny – not tamely submit and hope for the best. For Adams, it was a moral imperative to stand up for what’s right, even against the most powerful government in history. Unfortunately, his bold call for liberty has been almost entirel…
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“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” Just after the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, a committee of Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin worked to design a great seal for the United States – and it included that powerful phrase on the reverse. While we don’t know who originally wrote it, we can trace its roots to Jonathan Mayhew’s …
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Before the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin had a bold idea to unite the colonies – an idea most people have never heard of. In 1754, just before the Albany Congress, he published his famous “Join or Die” cartoon, symbolizing his forgotten call for colonial unity. Although it was rej…
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In this episode of the Awkward Etiquette podcast, your host Kiki Astor ,etiquette maven and romance author, dives deep into the enduring tension between old money and new money, exploring the historical roots and modern-day dynamics of wealth, class, and social status. From feudal societies where aristocratic lineage dictated power, to the Industri…
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Government has always been a massive threat to liberty – we can all agree on that. But there’s something even more dangerous, what the founders and old revolutionaries called the doctrine of “passive obedience and non-resistance.” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: September 20, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitche…
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We have a discord now! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! BBL Route (3rd and 4th class) The gang solves the mystery of the blood-stained interloper, Rowan's trope list continues to grow and we all agree that no amount of pornography is going to help Ryouta now. Also, what if Okosan's pudding was human meat? Route guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HB routes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Content warnin…
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George Washington warned us – and we ignored him. In his Farewell Address, he gave crucial advice that’s been totally rejected for years, and today we’re paying the price. In this episode, learn about two of his most important warnings – that we can’t afford to ignore any longer. Path to Liberty: September 18, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podb…
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The wisest part of the Constitution – James Madison specifically singled out one clause where he said the most wisdom is found. And what a surprise – not only is his view completely ignored today, the clause itself has been twisted into exactly what he warned against. Path to Liberty: September 16, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtub…
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It's hard not to dwell on embarrassing public slip-ups, but according to psychologists, etiquette experts, and social anthropologists, moving on elegantly is more important than you might think. In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we’re diving into the issue of the most awkward and cringy of all: those embarrassing public faux pas…
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Set sail into luxury and high society with this cheeky episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor! If you love aspirational travel, the old money aesthetic, and juicy scandals at sea, this is the perfect listen. In this episode, Kiki Astor, etiquette maven and author of Low Season in St. Tropez—a romance novel about a yacht interior designer, obv…
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Two years before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned a long and detailed list of grievances regarding British acts going back more than a century. He not only referred to them as a “nullity” but pointed out that “we declare them void.” Jefferson’s pamphlet, “A Summary View of the Rights of British America,” is an incredibly imp…
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Signed on Sept 3, 1783 – the Treaty of Paris was intended to end the war for independence. But the war didn’t officially end on that date with the signatures of Franklin, John Adams and John Jay. The treaty, made with 13 free, sovereign, and independent states, still needed their approval, and it almost didn’t happen. This forgotten history reveals…
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In this episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, we're pulling back the velvet rope to reveal the hidden world of yachting—the ultimate symbol of wealth and power. Join your Auntie Kiki, your trusted guide through the nuances of high society, as she uncovers thehistory of recreational yachting, spills the secrets behind yacht naming convention…
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The feds just won round two against Missouri’s 2nd Amendment Preservation Act. But here’s the kicker – they didn’t say it’s unconstitutional for what it does, but for the words it uses. In this episode, get a full breakdown of what happened in the Eighth Circuit – and the very clear path to liberty going forward. Path to Liberty: August 30, 2024 Su…
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While names like Madison, Hamilton, and Washington often dominate discussions about the Constitution, many other Founders played vital roles in shaping it. In this episode, we’re uncovering the contributions of ten often-overlooked figures who significantly influenced the Constitution – some you may know, and others that might surprise you. Get rea…
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With the largest government in history controlling almost every aspect of our lives, it’s time to ask: are we truly free, or just told we are? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the uncomfortable truth. Path to Liberty: August 26, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platf…
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In this episode of the Awkward Etiquette podcast, your Auntie Kiki, Kiki Astor, author and ex rich person, dives into the old money approach to back-to-school season, a time that can bring up a host of classic etiquette concerns. With her children having successfully navigated private schools, boarding schools, and beyond, Auntie Kiki reflects on t…
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A lot of people believe that before the 17th amendment, state legislatures had the power to recall and replace senators in congress. But that’s nothing more than a myth. Records from the ratification debates show that this power never existed under the Constitution. Path to Liberty: August 23, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Mus…
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We have a discord now! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! BBL Route (1st and 2nd class) It's all kicking off at bird school and we're asking the important questions. Is Shuu really just a red partridge? Can Rowan reverse engineer a visual novel? And are we going to have to read Homestuck? Route guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HB routes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Content warnings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HB trigger war…
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In this episode of Awkward Etiquette, your hostess Kiki Astor, author, ex rich person, and etiquette maven, dives into the differences between the Preppy and Old Money aesthetics. From their deep-rooted histories to their cultural significance today, Kiki unpacks why these styles have endured and evolved over time. Learn the key differences between…
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When government-run schools teach that the American Revolution was mostly about “taxation without representation,” the underlying message is clear: today, you have representatives, so if you don’t like what they do, just get new ones. But this ignores a deeper cause – a centuries-old system called mercantilism. Murray Rothbard described it as “a sy…
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Think the American Revolution was just about taxes and tea parties? Think again. The real battle was over a much deeper issue: the colonists’ unwavering belief in their right to local, self-government vs a British claim of unlimited power. James Madison called this clash the “fundamental principle on which our independence itself was declared.” But…
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When the framers designed the Senate, they envisioned it as a safeguard for the states, with a key component being state legislatures choosing two senators instead of the people at large. But in 1913, the 17th Amendment removed this critical part of the system. In this episode, get a deep dive into this long-forgotten aspect of the original Constit…
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A crucial question for you, darling: Do you, do you, do you, do you Saint Tropez? As the iconic song states, everyone in the world crams themselves into St Tropez in the summer, and so, too, might you. Kiki is back from her summer break, and in this first episode of the new season of the Awkward Etiquette podcast, otherwise known as Kiki Astor's No…
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Government-run schools never teach that states have the power to stop federal programs simply by refusing to implement or enforce them. James Madison gave us the blueprint, and the supreme court has repeatedly upheld it as the anti-commandeering doctrine for over 180 years. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: August 9, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spo…
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American presidents act almost like elected kings, with vast powers and very little accountability. But that wasn’t the plan. Responding to anti-federalist warnings that presidents would eventually degenerate into a type of monarchy, Federalists like Tench Coxe, John Dickinson, James Iredell, and many others went into great detail explaining how th…
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Despite what supporters of the monster state want you to believe, “shall not be infringed” means exactly what it says. Yet, today – we have another example proving that words on paper can’t enforce themselves: The latest annual report from the ATF reveals that federal gun control enforcement is close to record levels – once again. And even though t…
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We have a discord now! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Shuu Route It's time for the creepy doctor! Meanwhile, Rowan reveals he's been a goat in a suit the whole time, Courtney educates us on the vore community and we try not to spoil Umineko, even though it's soooo easy to catch up on... Route guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠HB routes⁠⁠⁠⁠Content warnings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠HB trigger warnin…
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The Constitution can’t enforce itself. It never could – and never will. That’s because mere words on paper – what many founders called “parchment barriers” – don’t actually stop government people from doing what they want. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: August 2, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn |…
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America is drowning in debt – and teetering on the brink. We’ve just hit a new, unthinkable milestone: a national debt of $35 trillion. This isn’t just a number; it’s a ticking time bomb. The Founding Fathers warned us about this “public curse,” a financial abyss that would swallow our freedoms if left unchecked. In this episode we’ll revisit their…
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Imagine a United States where a national government holds almost absolute power over the states, with the authority to veto any state law and even send in troops to enforce its will. This was the audacious vision of James Madison, the man we know as the “Father of the Constitution.” But the Constitution we have today is far different from the Virgi…
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We have a discord now! Check out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Yuuya Route This week, we follow Yuuya into the gritty world of spies, uncomfortable flirting and jorking it in the park. Also, we learn that this podcast has ruined Rowan, but at least he's learned how not to ruin his audio... Right? Route guide: ⁠⁠⁠HB routes⁠⁠⁠Content warnings: ⁠⁠⁠HB trigger warnings⁠⁠…
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“A monarchy, or a corrupt tyrannical aristocracy” is what George Mason predicted we’d get. On this episode, learn about his top anti-federalist objections to the Constitution during the ratification debates. This included necessary and proper, standing armies, congress, the president – and more. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: July 26, 2024 S…
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During the debates over the ratification of the Constitution, Antifederalists repeatedly warned that the President would become like a king – and the worst kind of a king – an elected one. Path to Liberty: July 24, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platforms Here SHOW LINKS: JOIN TAC Show Arc…
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The Founding Fathers were deeply worried about the dangers of paper money, because they lived them first hand. On this episode, learn 4 key ways the founders warned us about the dangers of paper money – dangers we’re still living through today! Path to Liberty: July 22, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn |…
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Join Kiki Astor on a very useful episode of "Awkward Etiquette" Delve into the intricate world of high society as romance author and etiquette maven Kiki breaks down the archetypes you're likely to encounter at prestigious cocktail parties and galas. From the elegant Grande Dame to the charming Debutante, the eclectic Eccentric Artist to the formid…
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Most people seem to believe that the constitutional convention of 1787 was called for by Congress under the Articles of Confederation. Even the Library of Congress makes this claim. But it’s totally false. It was actually the Commonwealth of Virginia that initiated the call for the Philadelphia convention – and she was followed by a number of other…
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