The Highlife Dropouts

HLDO, Book club edition! Lets chat about the latest book club pick. Stay till the end to hear our January pick.

Coming in hot for the holidays! What are your gift giving and receiving expectations? We're a bit conflicted, but we have one rule (well we have more, you just have to listen)... no gifts!

Spicy Stance Alert! Raise your hand if you've been victimized by a work holiday party. EXACTLY. HLDO Rule? Just don't go.

Are you a light or deep sleeper? Most importantly do you snore? On this episode the conversation is all about sleep, well not all about it, the first half is chisme! BUT, we talk about sleep habits and make a promise to adjust one thing to help us sleep better. Enjoy, sleep tight and don't let the big dark bite!

Hey Dropouts! We've missed you! We have updates on updates for you all! Tune in to hear Crystal reveal her journey on writing a book, while Staci celebrates her running achievements amidst work stress, creating a relatable and engaging convo. Also, stick around for a fun, light-hearted 'This or That' game to get to know us better. 

This episode is about Staci's breast reduction journey. We talk breast size changes, how clothes fit now and how neck and back pain has gone away. This was recorded back in November, Staci is now 8 months post-op and is happy to share more about her experience if you reach out directly.

We're back! We recorded this back in January, yes, January... In this episode we talk about oversharing, what we consider oversharing, the content we love and what we don't really enjoy. We also talk a little about our pre-pandemic lives because can you believe it's been 5 years! Happy listening! xoxo Crystal and Staci

Surprise Dropouts! I know, we said we wouldn't be back till January but Robin Hoodie aka The Regulator aka Luigi brought us out of our winter hibernation. Lets talk health insurance, CEO's, and the end of 2024.

Buckle Up! In this episode we share updates on our content creation journey, highlighting the challenges and successes we face in content creation. We conclude with future plans for the podcast and engagement, emphasizing the importance of consistency and connection with all of you, our loyal listeners.  xxo

Spicy Stances are back! Lets talk about thirst traps and sexy photos. Do you post them online, and how thirsty does it get? Come quench our thirst besties :P

It’s a book episode! Lots of chisme and updates then we talk books. Have you joined our bookclub ? ;)

0:00 Chisme 15:16 Game Time! Overrated, Underrated 29:50 Layoffs 48:45 John Update

I started my period in the middle of the damn race. Welcome Back dropouts! Today we talk about periods, diy projects, and home renovations.

Hey Dropouts! Are you an A-team friend or did you get benched? Staci and Crystal talk about merging friend groups and finding out you weren't invited. Staci also shares her latest creepy encounters. 00:00 Chisme and Life Updates 03:19 Staci's Creep Encounters 22:25 Are Staci and Crystal in sync? 28:33 Merging Friend Groups 46:03Dealing with Awkwardness in New Social Settings 57:20 Book Clu...

Hi Dropouts, we're back! Girthy or long? Lets talk size and body counts. Note this is a true car episode - so road noise is in the background. Generally our audio is not like this :P

Baby what’s your sign? Happy vernal equinox! As the astrology year begins a new and heralds the beginning of longer days, we thought, lets talk about astrology. Cheryl joins us from New York to answer our questions and talk through sun, moon and rising signs.

WELCOME BACK DROPOUTS! In this episode, Staci and Crystal celebrate their one-year podcast anniversary and discuss their plans for season three. They share personal updates, including Crystal leaving her job and Staci’s house renovations. The hosts also talk about their book club, upcoming topics, and the importance of engaging with listeners on social media. They consider exploring spicy and cont...

Happy Thanksgiving or Happy F*** Colonizers Day, which is what our special guest, Amirah Islam calls it. Today, take time to learn all about Amirah, about her Bengali roots, her passion for cooking and her experience on winning Top Chef Amateurs. Don't forget to give credit where credit is due when it comes to trying new foods. 0:00 Intro 3:26 Getting to know Amirah 12:25 Top Chef Amateurs 19:...

Dropouts, we're back! Today we chat about dating apps, Jada, Britney, and Taylor Swift. 0:00 Updates with Crystal and Staci 14:50 Taylor Swift 24:10 Jada Picket Smith 26:55 Britney 30:24 Book Club Launch ( https://tinyurl.com/HLDOBookClub ) 34:46 Dating Apps 42:00 Celebrity Crushes

Happy Halloween!!! Are superstitions really superstitions or are they cultural norms? We know y'all believe in ghosting, but do you believe in ghosts, fairies and demons? Hear what we have to say and don't worry, it's not that spooky of an episode, but Staci does give off some ASMR vibes in this one ;) Thanks for the support, have fun and be safe tonight! xoxo Crystal and Staci

Ghosting, icing, simmering, call it what you want, but is it an appropirate way to end a relationship? Today's spicy stance is all about the ghost. All we can say is, boo - we're ghosts.

Do you believe in love at first sight? What about soul mates? Staci and Crystal talk love and destiny.

Would you tell a friends S/O they were being cheated on? Staci and Crystal say.... 0:00 Chisme with Crystal Marie and Staci D 8:50 To tell or not to tell? Spicy starts here Wellllll, we really have different opinions, find out which one of us leans towards 'Yea bc no one deserves that!' and/or 'Look, snitches get stitches', the only way to learn is by listening! We hope you love listening to these...

Throwback Thursday drop! Did you know that MySpace launched in 2003 and in 2006 it was the #1 website on the internet, valued at $12B? We knew it was hot but some of us deactivated before saving all of our pictures, OH WELL! This episode is so much fun, we're all over the place *BUT* we talk paying for content, MySpace and Facebook albums, emails and screen names and we discuss what keeps us o...

Would you ever invite your S/O on a friends only trip? Staci and Crystal say, "Hell, No!"  Hey Dropouts! Same us but a spicier format: Spicy Stances with Staci D and Crystal Marie We hope you love listening to these new segments as much as we love recording them. Not to worry, we still have our regularly scheduled hour-long convos, but we thought we would give you some variety with these quick and...