AF5 Podcast

In today's  ⁨@AF5Podcast⁩  we recap personal and found stories of the craziest things we've ever seen or experienced in the gym. Some of these are quite unbelievable! Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It's story time!

This week's AITA did not disappoint! A fake vacation, an accidental handjob, a shower situation that should have stayed in the shower, and a bedtime story that ended in emotional damage. We read them so you don't have to. You're welcome! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

Y'all know what time it is! It's our favorite time of the month! We garden, we open blind boxes & we read messages from our Lil Ant Army! Criss cross, apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

Platonic relationships are almost as important as romantic relationships. This episode includes a special guest and lots of never-before told stories about love, friendship, beans & armpits. Cris cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

Everyone wants to go viral on social media until you end up on the wrong side of that platform & the hate rolls in. In this episode we recap our recent viral video, the hate comments that came with it & we give our perspective on all of it. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

Our parents had one cure for boredom and it involved a mop. This generation can't sit in silence without feigning for their phones. This week we're getting into what we lost when boredom became impossible & how we can regain it and get back to our creativity! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

Having babies, a brag session, finding yourself, realizing there’s a My Little Pony gang & much much more! This week’s episode covers so many thoughts that our followers have sent via DM. Tune in! We just might have read your DM or you may relate to one of our Lil Ant Army’s comments and/or need for advice! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!

You asked & we delivered! Y'all loved our gardening & blind box episode last month so much, we've decided to make this a monthly series! In this episode, we celebrate some ant brags, advice & respond to several of your comments. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!

You have 47 browser tabs open, 101 saved TikToks from 8 months ago, and absolutely zero idea what you're doing. Sound familiar? This week we're talking about the generation that will Google themselves into a full breakdown before asking a single human being for help — and why that's quietly making everything harder. In this episode: The Google spiral and why more information is making...

Imagine having an awful childhood where you grew up poor, had no toys & had. to grow up really fast. Now imagine you find a partner for life who had the same childhood, but in a different font. And imagine that together you start to reclaim your childhood with hobbies & toys that bring you both so much joy! That's what today's episode is all about! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It&...

“Parents just need to be parents & if they deviate from that they are bad role models and inappropriate”… And one thing about us? We are always gonna take dumb, made up “standards” about how parents “should act” to task! And today’s episode is one of those times. We went out & bought a bunch of blind boxes from 5 Below, gardened like a mf & filmed this episode. Criss cross apple sauce...

Big gestures are nice—but real love shows up daily. The people who check in, stay consistent, and ask “did you eat?” are the ones who matter most. In this episode: * How childhood & family dynamics shaped the way we give/receive support * Showing up for our kids through their biggest life moments (new homes, careers, relationships) * Why you should focus on the people who actually show up—and...

In this episode, we’re calling out the quiet habits that keep you stuck—feeling behind, overthinking everything, saying yes when you mean no, and avoiding things you might not be good at (yet). We talk about why comparison is louder than ever, how over-editing your life kills confidence, and why boundaries feel uncomfortable—but necessary. Plus, what actually builds real confidence (hint: it’s not...

This episode is a reminder that self-esteem & confidence aren't something you find—they're something you build. Behind the scenes in the quiet moments. In the promises you keep. In the way you speak to yourself when no one else is around. We talk about learning to trust yourself again, softening that inner voice, and building confidence over comparison. Because at the end of the day, i...

There are so many tips & tricks out there about how to raise kids when they’re little. But no one ever tells us what it’s like when your kids become adults & what that new life chapter entails. No one ever talks about what you’ll struggle with; like letting them make their own mistakes, not being able to protect them from people being mean to them or watching them move far away from you. A...

People always ask us "Be honest, which of your 3 kids do you like best?" Welp! In this episode, we finally answer this question....Criss cross apple sauce, Fam. It's story time!

A shared workplace ChatGPT account gets taken over by someone’s explicit AI romance diary. Plus: a PowerPoint roasting someone’s cooking, family theft accusations, and more wild AITA stories! Criss cross Apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time! 

Get the tissues out. This one is gonna be a tear jerker!  After watching Famous Last Words featuring Eric Dane, we couldn’t stop thinking about one question: If today were your last day… what would you want your final words to say? This episode isn’t about fear — it’s about focus. We talk about: * Why thinking about the end actually makes life richer * The surprising themes that show up in people’...

In Part 2, we dive into why money feels so emotional in relationships. Most arguments aren’t about the numbers — they’re about security, control, freedom, and feeling valued. We also unpack how comparison in 2026 distorts reality, making normal finances feel like failure. To close, we share a simple reset: define what “enough” means for you, separate facts from fear, and create healthier money con...

We think money stress is about numbers. Income. Debt. Budgeting. Inflation. But what if the real tension isn’t about money at all? In this episode, we unpack the emotional side of money — the childhood scripts we inherited, the comparison culture that quietly fuels anxiety, and why financial conversations in relationships feel loaded before they even start. If you’ve ever: Felt behind even though...

Why do the smallest things set us off more than the big ones? In this episode, we’re diving into the tiny, everyday behaviors that shouldn’t matter—but somehow absolutely do.  This episode is a rapid-fire rant session packed with petty takes, painfully relatable moments, and the kind of low-stakes frustrations that spark way bigger emotions than they deserve. If you’ve ever felt personally attacke...

What are the unwritten rules of everyday life that everyone seems to ignore? In this episode, we get into everyday etiquette no one teaches you — the social rules you assume people know… until they absolutely don’t. From speakerphone criminals and elevator chaos to not touching food that isn’t yours (RIP to a stolen breakfast burrito), this episode is equal parts funny, relatable, and mildly unhin...

Same vibe, but PART 2 energy. We get honest about what adulthood actually feels like once the illusion cracks: the constant second-guessing, the pressure to be grateful while still wanting more, and the weird guilt that comes with not loving the life you worked so hard to build. If you’ve ever thought, “Is this it?” while also knowing you should feel lucky… pull up a seat. Criss cross apple sauce,...

We were told adulthood would look a certain way—stable job, perfect relationships, clear direction. But what if the real problem isn’t adulthood… it’s the unrealistic expectations we inherited? In this episode, we unpack the silent pressure to “have it all together,” why everyone feels behind (even the people who look ahead), and how comparison culture quietly ruins contentment. If you’ve ever won...

It’s been a while since we’ve done an AITA episode! Laughing at the wrong moment. Saying what everyone’s thinking. Not pretending a joke is funny. This episode dives into AITA stories where no one meant to be cruel — but their reaction changed everything. From laughing at a friend’s childhood bullying, to calling out entitled behavior abroad, to refusing to finish stories after being interrupted,...