Side Note Central

This episode is a full recap of our cruise from hell: a vengeful housekeeper, desperate pleas for water, being adrift at sea, sunburns, and enough gaslighting to make us question our own memories. Luckily we were able to laugh through it all to make the best memories!

This episode covers Teacher Appreciation Week somehow making teachers feel less appreciated, fun birthday plans, a bachata concert that was better late than never, and the excitement of an upcoming cruise that’s currently the only thing keeping us motivated.

This episode is a recap of our last few weeks—from a wild burlesque show in Colorado to rave nights, random hot takes including vocal fry, and an unexpected run-in with the cops. It’s a post-trip debrief you don’t want to miss.

Customer service is testing our patience,  Wuthering Heights  is testing our emotions, and spring break plans are testing our ability to plan ahead. We also talk about our upcoming trip and celebrate  International Women’s Day  in this chaotic catch-up episode.

Join us as we break down our latest  The Summer I Turned Pretty  thoughts (why is Jeremiah so annoying?), react to the new documentary revisiting America's Next Top Model, and talk about reality TV, beauty standards, and phones wrecking childhood.

Valentine’s Day recap but make it unhinged: we chose roller coasters over candlelight, upgraded to Fast Pass for the first time (yes, we felt powerful), and discovered that true love is trusting someone next to you at the top of a 200-foot drop. Then we celebrated the only relationship that’s never let us down — Porto's Bakery & Cafe. If loving potato balls and guava pastries is wrong, we...

Join us in this Valentine’s Day episode as we cover everything from starting a new ramen shop job to discovering that anxiety apparently lives in our shoulders and neck now. We unpack the undeniable traits of having an older sibling personality (bossy but loving), debate the red flags we romanticized, the green flags we’re finally prioritizing, and get very honest about what we’re actually looking...

We start with cruise vibes, hit the depressing job market, and accidentally unlock repressed memories from 2016. It’s relaxing, alarming, and somehow comforting.

In this holiday episode, we swap our travel abroad stories. One of us heads to Italy, dealing with lost luggage, getting sick, and still managing to eat amazing food and make unforgettable memories. The other spends the holidays with family, soaking up time with her grandma and navigating a chaotic birthday celebration. From airline mishaps to family moments, this episode is a reminder that holida...

In this episode, we dive into all our Christmas favorites—from comfort foods to family traditions—while fully roasting the cheesiest holiday rom-coms (yes, the ones where everyone magically falls in love in a small town). We chat about friendships and birthdays blues, play a questionable “Naughty or Nice” game that exposes way too much, and wrap it all up with some goals for the new year.

In this episode, we dive into the fun chaos of Thanksgiving and the cozy staycation that follows it. We chat about the post-holiday unwind, how someone’s dad always forgets the coordinated color scheme, and the joy of doing absolutely nothing after doing way too much. It’s laid-back, a little goofy, and very on-brand for the season.

Join us as we spiral in the most iconic way. We start by unpacking life's real villains: jaywalkers who risk it all for absolutely no reason. Then we confess our toxic traits - spoiler alert - it's Valerie's nail biting habit. And because chaos loves company we dive straight into our Saju charts, unraveling our life's predictions.

This week we’re swapping our wildest personal ghost stories, a few questionable alien encounters, and certified jump scares. Expect lots of laughs, a few goosebumps, and probably zero real answers about the paranormal. Grab your snacks, turn on a light, and come get spooked with us! 👻🛸

Today, we’re talking gut health (because all hot girls have tummy issues), surviving a spooky corn maze without crying (barely), and cruising into vacation mode with fruity drinks and questionable karaoke songs. It’s science-y, it's silly, it's seafaring- what more could your ears want?

In this episode, we serve up some “hot takes” that are really just us sharing our own opinions. Then we get into the weird little things that feel awkward  for no reason  — gym edition. And of course, no episode is complete without a storytime: this week’s side notes come courtesy of bad Airbnb's  and hosts. Let us know your worst Airbnb story or awkward take!

In this episode, we dive  knee-deep  into some serious updates—literally. Someone’s knee is thicc with two C’s (not by choice). Then we touch on contact lens trauma, and finally we throw it  way  back with some clerb memories and that are unforgettable. Let us know in the comments what your favorite Vegas or Cali club spot is!

In this episode, we share stories about a trip to Mississippi that took some unexpected turns — endless mimosas and creepy Uber rides— plus a few hot takes along the way.

Join us as we talk about what it means to rebuild yourself from the ground up—foundation, walls, roof and all. From shaved heads to shedding old baggage, to questioning how our cultures see therapy, it’s about tearing down and starting fresh, inside and out. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun⁠

Join us as we try to interpret what Valerie's nightmare means, talk honestly about living with depression and anxiety, and share how therapy is helping us make a bit more sense of it all—one awkward session at a time. What do you think the Gorilla in Valerie's nightmare means?! Let us know in the comments below! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/...

Hey everyone! In this episode we talk about body image: the good, the weird, the funny and the evolving. Together, we dive into how our relationships with our bodies have changed over the weird and unpack how our upbringing and experiences shaped the way that we see ourselves. This is now a "how to love our body overnight" episode, it's about growing, unlearning, and laughing along t...

Hey everyone! Join Valerie and Melissa as we talk about our Colored Eyes theory, Love Languages, and more! Please comment below if you have any suggestions on future episodes or have your own take on the colored eyes theory!

Hey everyone, its Us again! Listen to hear about our travel stories from Valerie's family vacation and Melissa's nostalgic trip. We talk about everything from rental car mishaps to racist mothers. Reminisce and laugh out loud with us as we try to stay on track! Follow us on IG @sidenotecentral Let us know about any of your travel mishaps down below! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)...

A little get to know you of us, Valerie and Melissa, who have been friends for 9 years. We're just two friends sharing honest conversations, unexpected insights, and the occasional off-topic moment. We're here to connect, reflect, and maybe laugh a little along the way. Thanks for joining us! If you have any questions you'd like to ask us, drop them down below and we'll answer them...