Mic Check, Life Check

it's halloween in the ballroom and things got terrifyingly good- and bad. from haunted performances that gave chills to spooky scores that made no sense, dwts halloween night delivered. shocking eliminations, eerie costumes, and a few "tricks" instead of "treats." who slayed the floor and who got ghosted? let's break it all down. welcome to Mic Check, Life Check- the podcast that feels like a jour...

The ballroom was officially swankified for Wicked Night on Dancing with the Stars! From flying troupe members to pirouetting celebs and a few suspiciously rigged moments, Broadway magic met ballroom chaos. We had shocking sendoffs (Scott and Rylee), Jordan and Ezra holding space for that first-place trophy, and Whitney and Mark's "cancelled giveaway" moment. Grab your broomsticks.. this recap is p...

Week 5 of Dancing with the Stars brought emotional dedications, shocking mistakes, and judge chaos. From Carrie Ann's wild critiques to Whitney's rare misstep, the ballroom was pure drama. Robert Irwin continues to steal hearts, Alix and Dylan are unstoppable, and the Ballas dynasty just entered the chat. Let's unpack the highs, lows, and unhinged moments from Dedication Night. Welcome to Mic Chec...

It’s another week of sequins, chaos, and controversy in the ballroom. I’m breaking down all the top drama moments from this week’s episode of Dancing with the Stars Disney Night!— from Alix and Val’s stunning “Once Upon a Dream” that was criminally underscored , to Hilaria and Gleb’s dramatic exit (and almost-kiss?). We’ve got Whitney saying her song choice was “above my pay grade” , Andy and Emma...

Dancing with the Stars Podcast Recap Season 34 week 3 in this episode i’m recapping dancing with the stars season 34– week 3: the routines, the scores, the surprises, and who’s rising vs who’s stumbling. from standout performances to safety dances, i break down the moves that had people talking.also, because we can’t live in ballroom land alone, i drop my thoughts on what it all means for the comp...

week 2 of dwts season 34 went off— we witnessed the show’s first double elimination , and i’m breaking down who stayed, who went home, and which performances had people talking. eliminated this week: corey feldman & jenna johnson baron davis & britt stewart we’ll run through all the pairings and standout dances: jen affleck & jan ravnik, hilaria baldwin & gleb savchenko, jordan chi...

the dwts season 34 premiere did not disappoint— from shocking standouts to awkward stumbles, i’m recapping every moment you need to know. this season’s celebrity and pro pairings are: jen affleck & jan ravnik hilaria baldwin & gleb savchenko jordan chiles & ezra sosa alix earle & valentin chmerkovskiy robert irwin & witney carson corey feldman & jenna johnson danielle fishe...

this week’s episode is stacked with chaos and unfiltered takes. we start with the latest nfl football + cincinnati bengals update before diving into the viral hailey bieber rhode beauty: sephora store launch moment that has the internet laughing and my favorite products. Then, it’s my philosophy on birthday crash outs — especially when it comes to gifting for kids’ parties. plus the ultimate karen...

This week’s episode is pure chaos in the best way. I’m unpacking everything from the lawsuit circus with Cardi B (and the ghosts of past celeb lawsuits like Taylor Swift and Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard). Discussing the viral TikTok that exposed a gynecologist practice for posting photos of patients’ private discharge (yep, it’s as bad as it sounds), Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Wednesday Season...

Taylor and Travis—engaged or just a PR stunt? 👀 College football is back, the NFL is heating up, and fans everywhere are already fired up. Meanwhile, Katseye and Gap are breaking the internet with dancing jeans , Crumbl is officially out here making gay cookies, and the Love Island reunion tea..? From sports to pop culture to the drama you didn’t know you needed, I’m breaking it all down. (; Welc...

This week, Utah decided to give us everything : wildfires in Provo, blanket companies beefing like it’s the Superbowl, a CEO caught in the middle of closet rumors, and way too much local chaos for one weekend. If you thought Utah was quiet...think again. lol. Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check— the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice...

What happens when you receive a random collections notice threatening to SUE ME in 5 days?!?! flips your entire week upside down? A 48-hour spiral of stress, confusion, and fighting a battle I didn’t even know I was in. This episode is chaotic, petty, and painfully relatable. But better yet?... did I win? Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check— the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night p...

From the grocery store aisle to your group chat, some rules aren’t written down… but we all know they exist. This week, I’m laying out the unspoken laws of life — the little social contracts that keep us from pure chaos. We’re talking: 📱 Why FaceTiming without warning should be a criminal offense 🛫 The great “middle seat gets both armrests” debate 🍰 Why dessert haters can’t be trusted 🛒 Grocer...

This episode is pure chaos in the best way. I had ChatGPT generate random questions and prompts— and I answered every single one on the fly. From oddly deep to just plain unhinged, this one’s a little nosy, a little weird, and very me. Perfect for your drive, your walk, or your “why am I like this?” moment. 🎧 Let me know which question you’d answer totally differently 👀 Welcome to Mic Check, Lif...

Utah’s divorce rate is doing numbers—and not in a good way. In this episode, I dig into how early marriages (and lack of actual dating experience) are unraveling fast in a culture that pushes vows before real compatibility. I also get personal with what I think makes a marriage actually work. Then we switch gears to the gym—because clearly everyone else is. Why are women’s gym fits causing moral p...

The finale has aired, the couples are crowned… but post-villa chaos? Things are just getting started. In this episode, I unpack the end of Love Island and dive into everything happening after the firepit: who's rising, who's flopping, and what these podcast interviews (Call Her Daddy, Viall Files, Long Winded) are revealing about our favorite Islanders. And K-Pop Demon Hunters? Obsessed. T...

today i’m talking about the phrase “don’t yuck my yum” — i get the sentiment, but also… sometimes we need room to disagree, have preferences, or say “yeah actually, that’s not for me.” where’s the line between respecting someone’s taste and pretending everything’s valid? do we owe everything kindness, or are some things actually just a little weird? let’s get into it. Welcome to Mic Check, Life Ch...

trying to grow my hair and maybe heal at the same time. this episode covers the hair products i’ve loved, hated, or used. finally figured out my hair type and porosity, and of course, we veer into the cultural shift happening in utah — because the modesty rules are quietly dissolving, and everyone’s showing shoulders like it’s nothing. a little beauty, a little culture, a lot of overthinking. enjo...

what makes utah?... ✨Utah✨ Dirty soda, cookies companies, horny gym-goers— all while simultaneously looking HAWT. AND OF COURSE LOVE ISLAND. Vanna and her facial demise. Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to so...

Extremely busy week so here's the tea!🧋✨Also this weeks watches of Love Island and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders "America's Sweethearts" Show. Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to soft spir...

soul ties be crazzyyyy. lil haley was gusping. but so was adult haley. so lets talk about it! Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to soft spirals, chaotic thoughts to cozy realizations. No scripts. No filters. Jus...

26 answers to random questions, vibes, and random facts about yours truly;) Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to soft spirals, chaotic thoughts to cozy realizations. No scripts. No filters. Just real life, real...

Part 2- San Diego Trip breakdown! Sights, eats, travel horrors, and all our adventures! duel episodes cuz your girl can yap! Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to soft spirals, chaotic thoughts to cozy realizatio...

Part 1- San Diego Trip breakdown! Sights, eats, travel horrors, and all our adventures! duel episodes cuz your girl can yap! Welcome to Mic Check, Life Check — the podcast that feels like a journal entry, a late-night phone call, and a warm hug from your inner voice. Hosted by Haley Jensen, this weekly vibe check covers everything from hot takes to soft spirals, chaotic thoughts to cozy realizatio...

Season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives brings new tension, shifting relationships, and even more questions about what’s really going on behind the scenes. In this episode of Mic Check, Life Check , I’m unpacking the full season—from the cast dynamics to the deeper themes around modern Mormon life and family roles. Whether you’re deep in MomTok, love a solid reality TV recap, or just need someone...