This Is Why We Can't Have A Podcast!

In this lively conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and personal milestones, including a significant birthday and a wedding in the family. They reflect on life transitions, the challenges of caregiving, and the importance of choosing the right partner in marriage. The conversation also touches on Thanksgiving traditions and food preferences, leading to a humorous rant...

The conversation revolves around the humorous and light-hearted discussion of what names future grandchildren might call their grandmother, with a focus on the implications of age and identity in familial roles. Takeaways The choice of grandma names can reflect generational attitudes. Humor plays a significant role in family discussions. Names can carry cultural and personal significance. The idea...

Welcome back to another episode where Jen and Ashten try to have structured adult conversation and instead derail into twelve topics, three emotional spirals, and one government scandal. 🎙️💥 We start with time management and somehow end up discussing:     •    AI judging us like it pays our bills.     •    Music therapy aka crying in the car like the main character.     •    The CIA spending MILL...

Welcome back to another episode of unhinged bestie logic, where one of us is thriving in No Spend November (it’s Jen, shockingly ) and the other one is currently explaining why a Stanley cup in a new color is an emotional need, not a purchase (hi, it’s Ashten 🥲). In this episode we cover: 💸 No Spend November — where it came from, who started it, and why we should probably sue them. 💄 Full Glam...

We swore this was going to be a soft, cozy, pumpkin-spice-flavored episode. You know… gentle vibes, a light breeze, maybe a candle lit, maybe us pretending we meditate. Yeah. No. We immediately spiraled. We start with November birthdays and somehow convince ourselves they are the main characters of the zodiac (they are… but like, relax). Then we slide straight into holiday traditions — the ones we...

This week, we’re knee-deep in Halloween nostalgia, debating the Great Trunk-or-Treat Crisis of Modern Parenting™, and asking the important questions… like why are we all dressing our toddlers as pumpkins when we KNOW they’re feral raccoons at heart? We’re talking: • The glory days of running wild in the dark with a pillowcase full of sugar • Why Trunk-or-Treat feels like Halloween with training wh...

Ever tried being nice to someone you can’t stand? Yeah—same. In this episode, we’re diving head-first into: 💬 Why fake niceness should be a crime 🧠 How to stay real without losing your sanity 👻 Superstitions that still make us knock on wood 🎶 The songs that hit different when you’re grieving 🪩 Adult friendships, social overstimulation, and themed costumes we probably took too far We’re talkin...

This week, your favorite chaotic duo dives head-first into beauty hauls and horse rescues—because nothing says “self-care” like new mascara and mild trauma. 🐴💄 Between family chaos, Halloween hysteria, and one very sketchy Candy Man story, Ashten and Jen somehow end up debating anxiety, aliens, and alternate universes (because of course they do). 👽✨ If you’ve ever bought a beauty product to fi...

It’s spooky season and your favorite hot mess express is back—armed with Halloween facts no one asked for, deep dives into nostalgic TV comfort shows, and an unhinged discussion about The Great Emu War (yes, Australia literally went to war with birds… and lost). 🦤 Jen’s on a self-care soapbox about “the healing power of naps,” Ashten’s spiraling over missing-person documentaries, and somehow they...

In this episode, the hosts explore various themes ranging from horror movies and their unsettling histories to personal anecdotes about social interactions in Walmart. They discuss the evolution of communication, particularly the use of old sayings in modern contexts, and reflect on the impact of iconic actress Diane Keaton on their lives. The conversation also touches on personal growth and the i...

It’s equal parts creepy, cozy, and cathartic in this week’s episode of This Is Why We Can’t Have a Podcast. 🕷️💀 From Halloween spider superstitions (are they ghosts or just bad roommates?) to the chaos of No-Spend November and the emotional landmines of anniversaries and memories — Ashten and Jen tackle it all with their signature mix of humor, honesty, and unfiltered bestie banter. Along the way...

Welcome to another round of emotional whiplash with Jen & Ashten — where one minute we’re talking about heartwarming memories and the next we’re diagnosing Netflix serial killers like we have psychology degrees from TikTok. 👻 This week, we’re diving into spooky Halloween traditions (that may or may not involve questionable superstitions ), reliving our Disney movie eras (Coco still makes us c...

This week’s episode is a chaotic buffet of TikTok drama, celebrity daydreams, and relationship trauma disguised as “funny stories.” 🎤 Jen’s out here picking celebrity narrators for her life (because apparently Morgan Freeman wasn’t available), while Ashten is busy trying to make “The Wrinkle Wagon” a real senior joyride business. 💅 Somewhere between grieving old relationships and planning our go...

🎃 Episode: October’s Spooky Vibes 👻 It’s officially October, which means we’re watching Halloween movies that won’t give us nightmares (sorry, we’re more Casper than Conjuring). We dig into why Hocus Pocus might actually be overrated (don’t @ us), drop some ridiculous October fun facts you’ll probably never use, and confess how much money we’ve accidentally spent making Halloween “magical” for o...

This week, your two favorite chaos coordinators are back — and yes, we cover everything from classic Doris Day movies to polygamy in Utah because apparently that’s our brand now. Jen exposes her wildly specific opinions on old movies, Ashten reveals why she literally cannot sleep in silence (pray for her future roommates), and somehow we spiral into rapture theories and the Amish like we’re runnin...

✨ Todays Episode: “Dust Bunnies, Dave Ramsey, and World Peace” ✨ Because nothing says International Day of Peace like fighting with your spouse over who spent $200 at Target. 🛒💸 We’re tackling the big stuff:     •    Why cleaning your house is basically spiritual warfare (spoiler: dust always wins). 🧹     •    How Dave Ramsey would react if he saw your Amazon order history. 📦     •    The pe...

 🎢 Episode: The Power of Roasting Friends (and Surviving Theme Parks, Parenting, and Social Media Drama) 🎢 This week we’re proving that friendship isn’t real unless your besties roast you like a Thanksgiving turkey. From laughing at each other’s questionable life choices to crying in the parking lot of a theme park because nostalgia smacked us harder than a roller coaster loop—this episode’s got...

🚨 New Episode Drop 🚨 Remember those childhood fitness tests? Yeah, nothing like being told you’re a failure by the Presidential Seal while you wheeze through a mile in third grade. (Shoutout to the one kid who ran it in five minutes while the rest of us faked asthma attacks 👏). Then we switch gears to the true GOAT: Patrick Swayze. The man danced, fought, AND cried at a pottery wheel—basically...

Tomorrow’s episode has everything: our questionable “homeless chic” looks, beauty routines that may or may not involve dry shampoo as a personality trait, and a heavy dose of nostalgia (hello, butterfly clips and frosted tips 👋). We talk about the evolution from FOMO (fear of missing out) to ROMO (relief of missing out) — because nothing hits like canceling plans and staying home in sweatpants. W...

In this episode, the hosts explore a variety of light-hearted topics, starting with the mysterious blood moon and a surprising statistic about chocolate milk. They delve into personal reflections on love, cynicism, and the importance of heart posture in relationships. The conversation shifts to the dynamics of friendship and communication styles, emphasizing the value of honesty and support among...

Ever gotten a ticket for sneezing too aggressively while driving? Or wondered if Appalachian mountain folks secretly hold a PhD in making life harder for outsiders? In this episode, Ashten and Jen tackle the unreasonable side of traffic laws (spoiler: they might be personally victimized by the DMV) and take a hilariously bumpy ride through the “unique” ways people get educated in the Appalachian m...

In this episode, the hosts explore various themes including public shaming, the dynamics of social media, the impact of cyberbullying, and the dangers of online reviews. They also discuss the importance of meditation and mindfulness, delve into the meanings behind dreams, and engage in a lighthearted conversation about reincarnation and time travel. The episode concludes with humorous banter, show...

In this lively conversation, the hosts explore various themes ranging from personal anecdotes about oversharing and the joys of fall weather to deeper discussions on friendship, beauty standards, financial literacy, and travel aspirations. They share humorous insights about social situations, sweat, and essential oils, while also addressing the importance of honest feedback among friends. The conv...

This conversation explores various themes including the tragic story of Brenda Ann Spencer, mental health issues, work-life balance, personal anecdotes about time perception, friendship dynamics, the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships, body image struggles, fitness journeys, and nostalgic cultural references. The speakers share personal experiences and insights, creating a relata...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various themes including tardiness and time management, nostalgia related to music history, spirituality and beliefs about the afterlife, parenting through loss, and the insensitivity of social comments regarding grief. They share personal anecdotes and reflections, creating a relatable and engaging dialogue.