Brittney Crossen & Jai Huntley

Unpacking the Playlist

Health EN ↓ 4 episodes

Hosted by Brittney and Jai, Unpacking the Playlist is a soulful, thought-provoking podcast that explores your favorite albums, songs, setlists, etc. one track at a time through a therapeutic lens. Each episode dives into the emotions, themes, and cultural impact behind the music, connecting lyrics to real life experiences like healing, identity, relationships, and growth. Whether it’s R&B, hip-hop, or a timeless masterpiece before our time, we break it all down with honesty, vulnerability, and a touch of humor. Perfect for music lovers, deep thinkers, and anyone on a journey of self-discovery.

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Brittney Crossen & Jai Huntley

Episodes

RICH GANG: Tha Tour Pt.1 15.10.2025 1:04:10

We’re back!! Life, grief, and everything in between tried to hold us down, but we made it—just in time for Homecoming SZN! This episode is all about love—love for our past experiences and our beloved HBCUs, NC A&T State University and NC Central University. We’re taking a trip down memory lane while breaking down the Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1 mixtape through a therapeutic lens—talking intimac...

BONUS: Beyoncé & the Cowboy Carter Experience 27.08.2025 53:34

This week, we’re diving into one of our favorite artists— Beyoncé ! We unpack the Cowboy Carter setlist and break down how intentional and strategic Bey was in connecting with her audience through both the music and the production. From the sequencing to the storytelling, we’re talking about all the ways she created an experience that went beyond just a concert. Need some feedback on a current str...

TRADING TRACKS: Unpacking the Hosts Through Music 20.08.2025 45:45

We’re kicking things off by letting y’all get to know us, Brittney & Jai. But instead of a regular intro, we used MUSIC to describe who we are. The twist? We didn’t pick for ourselves…we analyzed each other 👀😂. Therapist brains + playlists = some very accurate reads. Albums that made the cut: 4:44 , CTRL , Thug Motivation 101 , Beast Mode , Painting Pictures , Chilombo , Survival of the Fitt...

Trailer 17.08.2025 3:55

Trailer: Welcome to Unpacking the Playlist Every song has a story, and we’re here to unpack it. Join two therapists, Brittney (@the.good.therasis) and Jai (@protectyourmental) , as we blend music and mental health to explore the lyrics, emotions, and life experiences behind the albums that shaped us. From past classics to today’s hits, we’ll share our therapeutic perspectives, real-life stories,...