Definitely Not Funny

Today we have a more serious but an incredibly important informative (alliteration check me out) episode with my dear friend Zoe Brown. Zoe discusses her struggles with bipolar disorder, and her journey to recovery. She helps normalize experience of participating in a hospitalization program and really gives tactical examples of both depression and mania. Thank you Zoe for being so vulnerable and...

[Watch on Spotify] If you’ve ever wanted to know why fast fashion is truly so bad for the environment and what we can do as consumers, you can either listen to this episode or go to shopzero.co . Ellie Konsker and Brigitte Canty are the cofounders of the digital platform, ZERO, which is aimed at changing our relationship with fashion to a way that is more sustainable, both ethically and environmen...

[WATCH ON SPOTIFY] If you want to full belly laugh for the next hour, then this is the episode for you. Jackie Nichols is a podcast producer and occasional on-air “talent” at Barstool Sports and she is here to bless us with all things dating in New York City, getting scammed by a sugar daddy, moving in with complete strangers, and building a life out of a career path that almost seemed unviable. J...

Bottoms up baby - ya girl can drink! Find out why the infamously sober Jacky Norris can finally have some booze. I divulge all the details on how my system can now handle some (albeit tiny) amount of alcohol, as well as my secrets for how to pretend you’re drinking at a party, why you would even want to pretend you’re drinking, and why I wished I hadn’t stopped pretending. Sit back, relax, grab a...

Today we are joined by the lovely SJ Spreng, an incredible photographer, artist, and a dear friend. In this episode SJ talks about her journey with photography as a career, and opens up about the time she was physically assaulted and how she recovered from that and continued to pursue what she set out to do.  SJ Instagram: @sjspreng DM me @defnotfunnypod xo 

Join me on a first date as I exemplify what I am calling “The Ultimate First Date Guide” in real time. The Ultimate First Date Guide: Choose the lucky winner - BE PICKY Do your research Have your first date outfit ready to go so you don’t have to think about it If you’re not feeling confident - fake it Keep expectations low (like in the basement) Get in the ~zone~ Don’t get drunk Out of sight out...

Today we are joined by the hilarious Brooke Finegold, one of my personal favorite comedians. In addition to hosting her own show and being the self-proclaimed Queen of Silverlake, Brooke evolved from Christian cheerleader to Pisces teetering the line of bisexual/lesbian. We chat all things comedy, horoscopes, and sexuality, and you will see how in comparison to Brooke I am really definitely not fu...

This week we have on Jordan Grainger and Autumn Webb from the podcast “Still No Plan.” We chat about all things drinking culture and being sober curious, the importance of community in this post-grad world, and the realities of long-term relationships. Press play and come hang out with us xd Follow @defnotfunnypod on Instagram

Thank you McLean. I am not a licensed professional nor an expert on OCD, all I can do is share my experience and what I have learned. If you or someone you know is suffering, I encourage seeking the help of a licensed professional. Book Recommendations:  Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris OCD Resources: https://iocdf.org/ Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255 I can be reache...

Today we are joined by the incredible Kiki ransom, who is a professional model based in London. Kiki thought strategically about what it was that she truly wanted to pursue, and what steps she was going to need to take to get there. She quit her corporate job in New York, moved across the pond, and now models full time. Hope this episode inspires you to take the leap - whatever that may be for you...

Today Jacky chats through her college admissions experience and how getting rejected from her top choice school was the biggest blessing she never asked for.

Climb aboard because this week cousin Hannah and I are discussing what our experience has been while undergoing the second puberty that no one talks about: the transition from student to adult. We chat about the changes in community, friendships, finances, and physicality. Hoping that this provides a sense on camaraderie for others going through the same thing and some guidance for those about to...

Join me while I make a Hinge profile for the first time in two years and find out whether or not I end up doing a stupid voice prompt. Disclaimer: This episode is not intended to serve as investment or dating advice

Eden is a real estate agent with Sotheby's and throughout the interview we discuss her experience breaking into the field as well as her relationship with Judaism. Eden takes us through the anxieties that come with starting a new career and the importance of doing things alone to be uncomfortable and build new connections.

Today we are joined by the fabulous Sarah Morrow, who opens up to us about her journey with Mormonism, getting married at 19 and having two kids while in college, going through a divorce in your 20s, and dating now as a single mother full of confidence. There’s a ton to unpack here and we definitely get into it. She is funny, smart, and pretty, what more could you ask for?

If you don’t have chills by the end of this episode you’re entitled to a refund. Today’s guest, the incredible Liv Reiter, opens up about her struggles with disordered eating and anorexia after years as a D1 coxswain and shares her story about how signing up for a marathon initiated her path to recovery. We also discuss her job as an assistant at CAA and the pressures that come with that, as well...

Buckle up everyone because this week we’re going to the fabulous city of Las Vegas. What happens in Vegas comes on Definitely Not Funny 5+ years later and this is my sincere apology for making my freshman year date relive this. Also I’m kickass at painting coolers xd

If you’ve ever found yourself saying what on earth is blockchain, this is the episode for you. Today we’re discussing all things blockchain, and my cousin Jacob came on to help because my internet research proved to be absolutely useless when it came to an explanation I could understand. If you feel overwhelmed at first that makes sense, but trust me we break it down to something that is digestibl...

I realized you guys don’t actually know that much about me so today I’m answering a myriad of questions to give you all a better idea of who I actually am. I hope you guys enjoy hearing my opinions and if you wanna share what you think feel free to dm @defnotfunnypod on IG and we can get down and dirty about who's actually right. xoxo Jacky <3  Rate this podcast 5 stars and your crush will...

Mom and Dad this one is not for you! Today I am joined by the lovely Olivia Hedding aka my college sweetheart. In this episode we do a Weekend Update style “joke swap” but instead of jokes we swap some of our favorite embarrassing college stories about the other. How fun! Grab a drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride 😎

Today we are continuing what I am now calling the “New Kids on the Blockchain” series with a little episode about Web3 and what the hell it even is. The fun part about this episode is that I am joined by my wonderful cousin Hannah Dudley, who is basically my sister and best friend all wrapped up in one. The best part is that she studied symbolic systems at Stanford University and actually has some...

Today we are joined by one of my good friends, Katie Pasichuke. Katie is a wine lover, dog mom, accountant, and future business owner. She also happens to be a paraplegic and has been in a wheelchair for the past five years. In spite of the challenges she’s faced due to her disability, Katie has blown away all expectations put on her by both others and herself, and has found such a true level of j...

Like the title suggests, today we are taking a class trip to the metaverse. This is the first installment of a multi-part series we'll be doing to get ourselves edumacated on all things crypto, blockchain, NFTs, etc. Don't be the one person who doesn't have something to say. I did all the boring research and now you get to hear it all in a (hopefully) fun way! If you don't unde...

To all of my little college listeners, happy sorority recruitment season. Tis the season for endless hours of small talk, confusion, nuances, and girl flirting. Oh what a time to be alive! This week’s episode, I walk down memory lane and recount my experience during rush both as a rushee, and a sorority member. I explain why some aspects of it are as weird as they are, and uncover the mastermind p...

In honor of his birthday, Jason Norris comes on Definitely Not Funny and talks about being a long-distance runner with a long-distance relationship. As Jacky's little brother, he spills the most embarrassing things Jacky does but makes up for it by calling her a trailblazer , even though he said her podcast is embarrassing. Enjoy!!