67. Not for Breakup Texts + The Part of Female Friendships We Don’t Talk About
Apr 4, 2024
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Topics include platonic physical affection among friends, crazy dating and breakup stories, encountering misogyny in the wild, and updates on hauntings. The hosts discuss navigating friendships, relationships, and scary experiences, all with humor and relatability.
Navigating platonic physical affection can be challenging, reflecting on high school experiences and discomfort in these interactions.
Clear and honest communication is essential in dating to avoid misunderstandings, exemplified by a breakup text over a pet ownership assumption.
Misconceptions in relationships can arise from casual remarks, as seen in a breakup triggered by a podcast comment about DJs.
Deep dives
Misunderstood Physical Affection
The podcast delves into the difficulties of expressing platonic physical affection, with the hosts sharing personal experiences of observing friends' interactions in high school and feeling a lack of comfort in such interactions. They reflect on the challenges of navigating non-romantic physical interactions, discussing how these experiences shaped their abilities to connect physically with others.
Awkward Dating Texts
The hosts recount a friend's bizarre breakup text, where a guy ended things over an assumption related to pet ownership. The breakup text highlighted the absurdity of using frivolous reasons to end a relationship after just one date. They explore the inappropriateness of making assumptions based on minimal information and emphasize the importance of clear and honest communication in dating situations.
DJ Misinterpretation
The hosts share a personal story about a breakup triggered by a podcast comment related to DJs. They unpack how a casual remark made on the podcast about DJs was misconstrued by the listener, leading to unnecessary tension in the relationship. This example highlights the potential misunderstandings that can arise from interpreting comments out of context and emphasizes the need for open communication to avoid misconceptions in relationships.
Encounter at the Bank: Sexism and Condescension
During a routine visit to the bank to set up a pin for her credit card linked to a podcast account, the podcast host faced blatant sexism and condescension from a male banker. He expressed surprise and skepticism at the concept of two women hosting a comedy podcast, belittling their work. The encounter left her feeling uneasy and exposed to outdated gender biases, revealing the persistent challenges faced by female creators in male-dominated spaces.
Dealing with Supernatural Fears and Unwanted Jokes
The podcast host candidly discusses her ongoing struggles with supernatural fears, even though she doesn't believe in them, highlighting her genuine unease during spooky moments. Despite entertaining suggestions like using sage to ward off spirits from concerned listeners, she remains spooked and sleep-deprived due to inexplicable eerie feelings. This vulnerability contrasts sharply with her lighthearted banter about recognizing a song through humming, showcasing the blend of real fears and playful moments in her life.
Look, we’re all about a good segue here, and in this episode you’ll smoothly transition from looking cute at the gym to butt-cinching leggings to a childhood ass-slapping conundrum.
But that also gets Jess and Caroline in a deeper conversation about touching friends platonically. If you, too, are a person who finds hugging, cuddling—even laying your head on the shoulder of a friend—a little cringy, you’re not alone. Then we head into crazy dating and breakup stories, a weird misogynist in the wild, and an update on Caroline’s hauntings. Hope you’re wearing N4E colors like Jess!
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This episode was produced by none other than our prince, Abi Newhouse. DM her for your audio editing needs!
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