Let’s unpack what makes posting on social media so cringe. Are we being perceived as someone who isn’t present or wants attention? What’s the underlying perception but also, why do we care? Oh right, we care a lot.
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Turning 28
We're are approaching 28 and feeling… reflective. In this episode, we celebrate a decade of friendship between Sam and Mel by looking back on Mel's party era, wild memories, and the people we’ve been along the way. Sam shares the saga of her scammer ex (yes, really), and we dive into why friendship feels like the most grounding, important relationship in our lives right now in the late 20s.
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47:51
Manifesting International Travel
We used to roll our eyes at the girlies posting their European summer content… and now, maybe we are them. In this episode, we unpack how hating hard enough may have manifested our own international travel dreams. From current plans to future destinations, we’re chatting all things travel, vision boarding, and romanticizing our lives abroad. Is it manifestation or just really good timing?
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Coachella Camping: Fun or Fried?
We survived Coachella car camping… barely. In this episode, we’re breaking down our full weekend—starting with the 7.5 hour wait to get into the lot (traumatizing), our favorite moments from the festival, the hinge date that ghosted Sam mid-Chella, and the unexpected celeb run-ins that made it all worth it. It’s giving dusty, delulu, and kind of iconic.
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Obsessed with Niche Celebrity Drama
From influencer Hinge encounters taken to TikTok to the depths of ScaryTok, we’re taking you on a chaotic scroll through the internet this week. We also talk about the rise of "queerbaiting" in pop culture and the concept of fame. Of course, we spiral over the 7-part Hailey and Justin Bieber TikTok deep dive. Is it a conspiracy or just too much free time? You decide.
We're two best friends, Sam and Mel, this is the shit show that is our 20s. Diving into the beauty and pain of finding yourself in the world today. Everything from navigating relationships, overcoming insecurities, finding purpose, and social media spirals. We're not your therapists just friends giving unsolicited advice! We care a lot, maybe too much. Join the conversation every Wednesday!
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