Glorified Jist Podcast

The guest you've all been waiting of has joined us on Glorified Jist, and he's telling his coming out story

This week on  The Voicenote , we're deep in our Love Island bag. We unpack the backlash surrounding Shakira Khan's comments about diversity in the villa and have an honest conversation about the difference between  representation  and actually being  chosen  and desired. From there, we discuss preferential treatment in nightlife spaces, why race can influence who gets attention, and someti...

I'm back with a solo episode, and this week we're talking Gen Z pick mes, Netflix's new reality show Calabasas Confidential, and my latest lessons in dating.

Debriefing you on my spontaneous trip to Barcelona, and scatty nights out in London 💃🏾

Episode 7 takes a more intimate and unstructured approach, as I sit down with my cousin, Queen, for an open and honest conversation about navigating adulthood. This episode is a reflection on the realities of “adulting”, the gap between expectations, and where we actually find ourselves. Together, we explore themes of stability, personal growth, and the evolving understanding of success. There is...

🎙️ Befriending White Women… It Gets Complicated This episode of The Voicenote starts as a catch-up… and turns into something deeper. I talk through the realities of friendship — especially when race, perception, and unspoken dynamics come into play — and why “befriending white women” can sometimes feel more complex than people admit. In the middle of it all, I break down a situation from Summer Ho...

This week’s episode started with a DM about a documentary… and turned into a 2-hour conversation unpacking the Manosphere, the growing tension between men and women, and the realities of modern dating. We get into Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary — what it showed, what it missed, and why it still matters — alongside insights from Laura Bate's book Men Who Hate Women. From...

In this episode of The Voicenote , the minisode series from Glorified Jist , Janelle Asha reflects on dating, emotional intuition, and the moments when you start to question whether someone is truly interested in you. The conversation begins with a candid reflection on the emotional impact of the luteal phase , before moving into a recent discussion Janelle had with a Christian about dating and pr...

In Episode 5, The Black Fatigue , I’m joined by Jason/The Botanical Moonshiner for a candid conversation about film, Blackness, and religion. Using Lent as our starting point, I share why I’ve felt disconnected from my faith this year, a feeling that began after watching Sinners . We explore how the film depicts Christianity, colonialism, hoodoo, and the tension between sacred and secular life, al...

You can't keep a Bad B*itch down ! Janelle Asha is back for another episode of The Voicenote and this time she's in a much better mood. She touches on taking time to process her feelings after the last episode of Glorified Jist, crying outside the club, and reminiscing on Berlin Carnival 2019. This episode is all about chasing joyful moments, and for Janelle that looks like sun, cocktails...

In episode 4 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is solo and reflective. From revisiting episode 2’s discussion on dating ambitious men, to arguing with friends and dreams of moving to New York, this episode explores getting out of the mundane and carving out the life you want. The episode closes with thoughts on the Steffon Diggs and Cardi B breakup, discussing how to date the fun guy and leave situa...

From weight concerns to romance, this episode of The Voicenote is all about womanhood. Janelle Asha starts off by discussing her recent weight gain, hormonal changes, and the realisation that as a woman this will likely be an ongoing struggle as things like fertility and childbirth concerns creep in.  She then touches on Valentine’s Day, the commonality of singleness amongst Gen-Z / Millennials, a...

In episode 3 of Glorified Jist , Janelle Asha is joined by sociology enthusiast Patrice. The two reflect on their time at university as social science girlies before turning their attention to pop culture across the pond. From Kanye West’s public apology to Nicki Minaj’s political affiliations, they question whether the artists’ actions are truly genuine, and whether everyone has a price. The epis...

In this episode of The Voicenote , Janelle Asha reflects on the past year. She opens up about her mental health, what it’s meant to start Glorified Jist , and how creating this podcast has helped her feel proud of herself again. The conversation then turns to the Whitney and Shaq situation from Love Island , the exhaustion around the “Angry Black Woman” trope, and why it mattered to see people bey...

This one is for the yappers! In Episode 2 of Glorified Jist , Janelle Asha is joined by Events Coordinator for Black Girls Brunch UK and full-time Vibes Minister, Olamatu. They talk how they met, Nella Rose’s recent YouTube rebrand, and the most talked-about internet moments of the week: the Indiyah and Dami cheating scandal. From internet morality to public call-outs, they unpack why cheating dis...

If Glorified Jist is the link up, The Voicenote is everything in between. Phone calls. Long voice notes. The thoughts you send when you’re not together but still very much in the loop 👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏾🎧In the first episode, Janelle Asha shares what it’s been like stepping into podcasting, and opens up about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into launching a show, from what she’s enjoying most no...

On the first episode of Glorified Jist, host Janelle Asha is joined by lash tech and aesthetician Maria for a candid conversation about friendship expectations as small business owners and content creators. Together, they unpack the complicated feelings that come with needing online support from friends, navigating perceived lack of engagement, and where they personally sit in the ongoing “monitor...

Glorified Jist is a podcast for people who love pop culture, internet discourse, and a little gossip, but know it’s never just surface level. Hosted by Janelle Asha, the show digs into the research behind the topics shaping our timelines. New episodes every Tuesday, starting January 13th.