Alyssa and Jessie

Friends in Far Places

Society EN ↓ 90 episodes

Hi there! Welcome to Friends in Far Places with Alyssa and Jessie! Our show is a lifestyle podcast with a blend of pop culture and girl talk. Thanks for listening!

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Alyssa and Jessie

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Society

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Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

ALYSSA'S SHOCKING INJURY 23.10.2026

Not clickbait! We discuss Alyssa's injury and recent trivia outings, DWTS dedication night, and a few moments from Jessie's trip to Utah. She'll share more in our next episode. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

CATCH UP WITH US! | YAPPY HOUR 16.10.2026

Today we have another Yappy Hour episode! We catch up after a week off. Alyssa has a lot of fun stories to share, but Jessie also talks about her upcoming trip to Utah to live out her Mormon girl dream. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

TLOAS ENCORE THOUGHTS | TAYLOR TALK 02.10.2026

Today we are sharing our thoughts on Taylor Swift's four new songs from The Life of a Showgirl: Encore. We also talk about the music video for Patient Zero. Lastly, we discuss this week's episode of Dancing with the Stars. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

DWTS & TRAITORS WEEK 1 | TV TALK 25.09.2026

Last week was Taylor Talk, and this week is TV TALK! We are recapping week one of Dancing with the Stars and Traitors. Listen to hear all of our thoughts and predictions. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

TAYLOR SWIFT BUZZFEED QUIZZES | TAYLOR TALK 18.09.2026

WE DID IT!!! We are finally taking Taylor Swift Buzzfeed quizzes after many weeks of saying we were going to do so. We all know that our listeners were patiently awaiting this episode, so here it is. We hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

FALL IS HERE! 11.09.2026

Fall is upon us! Today we are talking about how we make small changes to our daily lives to get in the mood for the fall season. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

YAPPY HOUR | CONCERTS, DWTS, & WORLD MARKET 04.09.2026

Today we tried and failed (yet again) to take Taylor Swift BuzzFeed quizzes. Tune in next week to see if we finally accomplish the task! We have another chatty episode for you this week with our reactions to the confirmed DWTS cast, Jessie's experience at the Kacey Musgraves concert, and more. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

DWTS RUMORS & POP CULTURE UPDATES 28.08.2026

We're back after a short unplanned break! Today we are talking about some media/pop culture news, including DWTS casting rumors and upsetting Broadway casting. We also discuss some fall treats we are looking to try this season. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

READING YOUR MEET CUTE STORIES 07.08.2026

In today's episode, we are reading some of your meet cute stories that you shared with us! If you want to be featured in a future episode like this, make sure you are following us on Instagram. That is where we ask for input from our listeners for episodes like this. We also chat about what we've been up to lately. Jessie has a new cat, and Alyssa met Derek Hough from DWTS! Follow us on In...

TESTING OUR POP CULTURE KNOWLEDGE 24.07.2026

We're back after a few weeks off due to some scheduling issues! Life has been hectic lately, but we're happy to be back with a new episode for you today. We catch up on what we've be up to and take a pop culture Jeopardy quiz. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacepod

ALYSSA IS JEREMY JORDAN'S BIGGEST FAN | YAPPY HOUR 03.07.2026

Today we are catching up with each other and talking about some of the exciting things we've done lately! Jessie loves the lake and is learning to perfect her homemade matcha. Alyssa's biggest piece of news is that she saw Jeremy Jordan in Just in Time on Broadway (and highly recommends everyone go see it)! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

OLIVIA RODRIGO ALBUM REVIEW 26.06.2026

The new album is here and we are ready to talk about it! (Well, Alyssa is maybe not exactly ready, but Jessie has notes!) Today we are talking about Olivia Rodrigo's new album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Spoiler alert: we both really like it! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

TIPS FROM A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER 12.06.2026

Today Jessie is sharing some insider tips on how to make all your photos look great! She goes over filters, framing, poses, and more. We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

WE'RE BACK! WELCOME TO SEASON 2 05.06.2026

We are back from our month (ish) long break! Welcome to Season 2 of FIFP! Today we are catching up with each other and recapping what we've been up to recently. Jessie has some exciting life updates, and we talk about what we've been watching, listening, and reading lately. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

BANANA BALL RECAP | YAPPY HOUR 24.04.2026

We are back from our week off and ready to recap our weekend together! Alyssa had a great time showing Jessie around the Triangle and going to the Savannah Bananas game. Jessie also shares some life updates, and Alyssa gives her thoughts on the recent NCAA gymnastics championships. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

BUZZFEED QUIZZES (the sequel) 10.04.2026

For today's episode we are taking some fun Buzzfeed quizzes! We did this last year, but thought we would do it again with new content. Spoiler alert: one of the quizzes is SCARILY accurate...Alyssa also recounts her experience at Swig and Reclectic. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

SPRING REFRESH TIPS 03.04.2026

Today we are sharing some tips on how to start fresh this spring! Alyssa talks about cleaning your own space and refreshing your life in the new season. Jessie gives some spring favorites and hobbies. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

DISNEY CHANNEL NOSTALGIA 20.03.2026

Today we are discussing some of our favorite Disney Channel shows, movies, moments, and more! We had so much fun reliving our childhood days. Jessie also recaps her quick stint as a barista, and Alyssa experienced yet another exhausting travel day. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK AT FREE PEOPLE?! 13.03.2026

Hey everyone! Today we have a very special guest on the pod, Alyssa's childhood best friend, Alexa! She joins us to talk about what it's like working for Free People and how she got to where she is now. Alyssa and Alexa reminisce on some childhood memories, and Jessie and Alexa give their thoughts on the new Harry Styles album. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfar...

YAPPY HOUR | VACATION RECAPS 06.03.2026

Today on Yappy Hour we have a few trips to recap! We've both been gone on vacations and can't wait to tell you about them. Jessie also shares her thoughts on the Traitors finale and Harry Styles. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

OUR BIGGEST RED FLAGS 20.02.2026

Today we have a few topics to discuss including our biggest red flags, things we are glad we'll never have to do again, and a few unpopular opinions. Jessie recaps her experience at the Dancing with the Stars tour, and Alyssa tries to explain the Wuthering Heights movie to Jessie. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

RANKING THE ERAS | TAYLOR TALK 13.02.2026

It's been a while since we've done a Taylor Talk, so today we are ranking each era according to their aesthetics (not the music). Listen to find out which era we think is the best! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

JESSIE'S LA TRIP RECAP 05.02.2026

Today we are catching up with each other and the listeners! Jessie talks about her LA trip, Alyssa tries the Shirley Temple Poppi, and Jessie shares her dream Traitors cast. Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

SISTER EPISODE FEATURING EMILY 29.01.2026

Since Jessie is traveling this week, Alyssa's younger sister, Emily, is filling in as a guest host! Emily talks about her experience as a freshman at High Point University, being a tour guide, Starbucks drinks, and more! Thank you for listening! Follow us on Instagram: @friendsinfarplacespod

20 YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 22.01.2026

This week is the 20th anniversary of High School Musical! In this episode we are celebrating and remembering the movie series that shaped our childhood. We discuss our favorite songs, moments, and general nostalgia surrounding the movies. We also reminisce on our favorite merch items, and Alyssa shares some interesting lore about her childhood obsession with having a school locker. Thank you for l...

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