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thanks friends for all the listens. its time to start a new venture. details inside the episode. now and forever, lots of love xx

hi friends!!! welcome back to another episode! in this i ramble about the beginnings of my new dating life!! its cute and light hearted so i really hope you enjoy. see yall so so soon.

Hi friends! Welcome back! Today i have a short episode for you (its giving filler episode) where I share some thoughts on navigating consistency amidst all the back and forth and a share a few things that help me find it. Hope you enjoy, hope to share some new thoughts soon. lots of love, xx

Hi friends! love and miss yall. just wanted to provide a cute little update on life amongst all the craziness! hope you absolutely enjoy and you WILL here from me soon. lots of love

hi friends! this is a whole conversation ive been wanting to have and I hope to have it again with other people to keep me on track. yall know i love a tangent. hope you enjoy. xx

hello hi! life has truly been nonstop. there's always so much to think and talk about, so here is my perspective on what it means when people say "adulting is hard". i hope you enjoy and im looking forward to hopefully being on a consistent schedule soon. lots of love, xx SONG CREDIT: Ethereal x Dontcry & Nokiaa DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to the song. this is strictly for entertainment purposes only.

Hello hi! This episode I thought it would be super fun to get together with my friend Kayla and talk about red flags and deal breakers, being it still being so close to valentines day. Her roommate Kaylah and friend Jacqueline were also with us at Kayla's house! This was truly a hoot and a holler so we hope you enjoy! all love and the warmest regards. xx

think about how much money you've spent of beauty products. think about it.

literally be delusional. believe in anything, especially your dreams. you wanna perform with arianna grande? its yours. study abroad in 5 countries in a year? absolutely. change the medical field? what's stopping you. this is truly my favorite topic and i hope you enjoy this episode. :)

hi friends! in my quest to keep talking about this incredibly niche fanbase, i called upon one of my dearest friends Alexis who was also in the iconiac fanbase with me to spill more tea about how these parasocial relationships have material consequences that play out irl. *CONTENT WARNING* there are mentions of graphic scenarios such as self harm and s*icidal ideation, so please tread lightly as you progress through this episode, but there is an overall thoughtful tone to this episode. we both hope yall enjoy another trip down memory lane lots of love. xx

what are your thoughts on resolutions?? here's to more of my random thoughts in the new year. xoxo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

HELLO!! for this episode i was able to sit down with one of my dearest friends, Stephanie, and continue the conversations about how fandoms operate, and what they mean for us societally. there are so many aspects to discuss, from how they form to the social capital they create for artists, and the last impacts and bonds that are created. we both sincerely hope you enjoy! xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi friends! wow, a back to back from me, who would have thought? in this solo episode i talk about the process of getting my house on the market. it's been a ride, but one filled with a lot of lessons and gratitude. i hope you enjoy. lots of love. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hi friends! in the midst of my currently hectic life, i found time to sit with my great friend matt that you've already met in previous episodes, and finally open up Pandora's box about our days as ICONiacz, the fandom name given to those who were fans of the kid dance crew, ICONic Boyz. online fandom spheres are such an interest of mine because of how they are such a catalyst for different para-social phenomenon. what a time it was for us, but we truly hope you enjoy our trip down memory lane :)) you will be hearing from me more soon! I miss being consistent, and I do have a plan for coming back. updates to come soon :) lots of love, xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i love dance conventions, but post high school and even college graduation I've noticed some things that I have some thoughts on, and I would love to know yours. lots of love. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i cannot believe i've had this podcast for a year. this has been a really fun way for me to organize my thoughts but also let them be in disarray. this is a journey i'm absolutely going to continue, and i can't wait to see how it continuously evolves. who knows what we're meant for. thank you so much for listening. :) lots of love, xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi yall! in this episode a talk about a relatively new show called Tiny Pretty Things. this show served as a proxy to discuss life as an artist navigating a conservatory and all the things that come with dance not just as a technique but as a culture as well. the appropriate content warnings are given early on, but i wanted to gently say again that listener discretion is advised. please reach to me if there are things that can be touched on again and articulated with more care in mind. thank you so much for listening. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi friends! In this episode, a gymnastics coach and i talk about the overlap between aesthetics and athletics, how our concepts of them affect our self perceptions, perceptions of other people, our societal definitions of beauty, plus how these topics relate to the fitness industry. this is a topic that tends to be pertinent to performing artists, being that a large portion of our career involves curating our appearances to fit the expectations of a performance opportunity. *CONTENT WARNING* This episode is A LOT. Subject matter includes but is not limited to; disordered eating eating disorders body dysmorphia weight loss fatphobia **LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED please reach out to me if you feel as if subject matter could be navigated in more productive way. thank you for listening. enjoy xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

guess who's bacckkkkk. hey yall it's been a minute, but that's life for ya! here are a few things that have been happening in my life. I have some really cool episode ideas coming up and i'm really glad to be back in action. can't wait to keep talking to yall soon. :) lots of love. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I talk about my cute visit to nyc and the perceptions and actualities of experiencing time there. I hope you enjoy. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode, i connect with a great friend, Sam Sherman (they/he) about the body politic of america and the multitude of events and social occurrences that have brought us to where we are. so much of political thought now has divided us strategically, and so this episode aims to discuss what ways we can recognize our collective power. enjoy. xx !*CONTENT WARNING*! this episode features concerning topics that might be triggering for some listeners, such as; poverty, homelessness, racism, the history of racism, lynching, and a few others. listener discretion is advised. if you are under the age of 18, parental consent is advised. Sam's insta: @samhsherman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

today my friend Matt (@pharmaspence) is back with us to talk about Harry Styles' interview with Better Homes and Garden, and the progression of society towards a world where we understand that people are inherently unique, therefore are more than a simple label or term. however, labels have historically been useful for creating community, creating identifying markers that can potentially represent a particular experience in life. so if we are to move to a society in which people are not obligated to identify as anything, how will that affect communities that came into fruition under particular labels or terms? hope you enjoy. xx !*CONTENT WARNING*! This episode contains explicit language and includes references to sexual situations. LISTENER DESCRETION IS ADVISED. Those under 18 should ask for parental consent before listening to this episode. references: Finding Home: Exclusive: Harry Styles Reveals the Meaning Behind His New Album, 'Harry's House' https://www.bhg.com/better-homes-and-garden-magazine/harry-styles/ The number of LGBTQ-identifying adults is soaring x Erin Doherty x axios https://www.axios.com/2022/02/17/lgbtq-generation-z-gallup additional resource: 'Disclosure' directed by Sam Feder --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i literally always talk about influencers and influencing. why? i try to answer that with this episode and talk about what roles i would like to play in this digital age. I hope you enjoy. xx !* DISCLAIMER*! the topic of adult content is mentioned in this episode. listener discretion is advised. those under the age of 18 should either refrain or ask for parental permission. REFERENCES: Is TikTok Replacing YouTube?! *My Thoughts* x Smokey Glow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRONi-IFkTE Coachella was SUPER Weird... x Smokey Glow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jum7RCHcTH4 Should I be bigger? Let's dicuss the limited career paths for creators x Kimberly Nicole Foster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP36LLLMHJM&t=1601s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

a tiktok i saw recently inspired me to talk about what it means for us as laypeople to navigate our business/career endeavors with a sense of worth. i'm using 'industry' as a catchall term for really any sector or market that requires you to sell your time or labor, which is really all of them, but this episode specifically caters to the entertainment industry. i'll link my references below. enjoy. xx references: tiktok creator: @lipglossssssssss ^^ten s' for reference Manager Versus Agent: What Is The Difference Between an Agent And A Manager? x Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/articles/manager-versus-agent-what-is-the-difference-between-an-agent-and-a-manager#what-is-a-talent-manager What is a Media Kit? https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/media-kit-examples Book Rec: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents x Isabel Wilkerson Meet The Dancer Taking on Super Bowl Halftime Show Organizers x inputmag https://www.inputmag.com/culture/super-bowl-nfl-halftime-show-taja-riley-dancers-pay-instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i take an older thought and refresh it with how i see it now, which isn't much different, but i wanted an opportunity to be less formal. hope you enjoy. xx resources: Episode Fourteen: Brand Content x Violating Community Guidelines with Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LhcO9n1ArovbNXacmAJHA?si=4721e222be834f70 Renegade w/ Lauren and Jordyn - https://open.spotify.com/show/18cqrQI7gMiVfxIMRAeULF?si=10788c20ad76435a We Said What We Said With Rickey and Denzel - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TY4pXn8BgFa3Lfdt7b1pJ?si=077086914dd945ba --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

this is a re-recorded episode with my amazing friend Gabby Sanchez (she/her) about the best show ever, Avatar: The Last Airbender. this show is amazing at tackling real world themes that as adults really hit different, and gabby and I discuss that at length. yes, there are spoilers. enjoy. xx references: Avatar: The Real Cost of War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7jCcUEEcgo Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Cycle of War [ video essay ] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmG1NgFTUR8 Gabby's Podcast: Nadie Pregunto https://open.spotify.com/show/3s1O80vXQmt2mNdV10hing?si=37bef53d2c6b4715 Gabby's insta: @laperuanaqmanda --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode i predominantly talk about coachella, how it's become important, ask how the culture of influencing tied with music festivals will evolve. I will link the resources i pulled my train of thought from! enjoy. xx Did Revolve Kill Coachella? x Renagde with Lauren and Jordyn https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b7oWtfpgoyykQhISUr1vC?si=26d7dd96374b48ad How Coachella took the Woodstock Look x Switched on Pop https://open.spotify.com/episode/4K8LukzWRDT6E2oL8AFJiX?si=f02e50e7264e4e5f Coachella: Hot of Flop x Mina Le https://youtu.be/ZBNps1piT7E --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i dicuss a show i literally binged in a matter of hours, Heartstopper, on Netflix, written by Alice Oseman and adapted for Netflix, directed by Euros Lyn. i use this show to talk about the cultural relevance of queerness in media for today's world of youth. i HIGHLY recommend this show. enjoy. xx References: Talking To Your Kids About Sex With Shafia Zaloom x Sex With Emily https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jy6vRxQv0UeGRpSTc7zGV?si=dd926bd9f01544c6 Scarleteen.com All the little things | Panti | TEDxDublin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIhsv18lrqY&t=492s --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i talk about some books that i've read that have helped me better get involved with the conversation about poverty and it's many suggested methods of alleviation. this is not a how-to or a remedy episode, but merely just some thoughts. enjoy. xx book references: Blaming The Poor: The Long Shadow Of The Moynihan Report On Cruel Images About Poverty x Susan D. Greenbaum A Framework For Understanding Poverty x Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. The Moral Construction of Poverty x Joel F. Handler & Yeheskel Hasenfeld --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

a wonderful friend, Madison Truitt (she/her) and I discuss the fantastical world of Bridgerton, created by Shonda Rhimes, and the much needed existence of romcoms. regardless of historical accuracy, the intrigue of romance, desire, and what it means to capture the attention of the person you admire is what draws us all to this intimate show. we hope you enjoy. xx REFERENCES: i went from being a bridgerton HATER to a bridgerton STAN x Mina Le https://youtu.be/LQ6EXYXF58Q A Theory To Better Understand Diversity, And Who Really Benefits x David Shih via NPR https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/19/523563345/a-theory-to-better-understand-diversity-and-who-really-benefits#:~:text=Interest%20convergence%20is%20a%20theory,white%20and%20black%20interests%20converge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode i talk about how dance is an expression of different ideas and interests, and regardless of where it comes from, we all love it for different reasons. enjoy xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode, i use the pandemic as a proxy for how information is everywhere and can lead us everywhere except nuanced conversations. hope you enjoy. xx. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt and I met in the twitterverse years ago, and even though we've never met in person, we are incredibly close friends. we've been able to corroborate for so long on our experiences with be gay from small towns and how that's impacted our ability to have what should be purely human experiences, but are highly politicized thanks to culture, and this is our conversation about that. we talk about everything from the male fantasy, to relationship aspirations, to how fandom life has influenced us. matt will definitely back to talk soon. lots of love. xx. matt's socials: @pharmaspence **CONTENT WARNING** This episode includes mentionings of: racism: *specifically a story of black face racial bias homophobia misogyny disordered eating This episode also includes explicit language and depictions of scenarios that some listeners may not find suitable. listener discretion IS ADVISED. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

as former stan culture enthusiasts, my dear friend Madison and I discuss how our former selves were effected by stan culture and how those effects of being so entrenched in it ties to our perception and experience with media today. both of us work directly with media for our careers, and funny enough most every one does now. what would our careers and/or aspirations look like without media? enjoy! xx Madision's insta: @mxdisonyoung --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

my bestie Daisy is back with us to talk more about what it means to play the game of life, of consumerism, and of professionalism, and we use the new hit show on Netflix, Inventing Anna, as a proxy. we also talk about what it means for businesses to play the game too by tuning into what's happening culturally and what it means for them to navigate their business ventures. this was another great one. let us know your thoughts! xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

childhood friendships are incredibly special, and i'm privileged enough to still have one. we're practically family at this point. enjoy this episode featuring one of my best friends, Yolanda. we laugh and reminisce about basically everything. her boyfriend Quentin also joined us, laughing from afar, and it was a great time. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A colleague and great friend from UNCSA and i catch up on life and her journey with art, specifically costume design, where it's taken her and where it's going to take her. this convo is centers around the realities of navigating a career in art and what it makes to really take charge over the direction of it. Jenna is an amazing person who i strongly recommend reaching out to whenever you need to smile. lots of love. xx Jenna's links: ig: @jennasaisquoidesigns @jsq_designs linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-anderson-909435129 facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsqwinstonsalem --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode, a great friend and i discuss the trials and tribulations of learning about life as you go, it's hardships, and how to focus your energy on what matters. love you laur xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode, i connect with an incredible friend Jane (she/they) and discuss the connections between art that we see published and the world behind getting art from artists to consumers. Jane Koelsch is an artist who studied as a musician and now works in non-profit administration for musical organizations. Over the past year with the return to in-person performances, she is increasingly curious about the relevancy of art to the audience that continually shows up to performances. They are passionate about the intersection of the arts and social-justice, and believes the classical music organizations must move away from cisgender-white-male programming to a concert experience that is accessible, equitable, and relevant to the community it supports. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

an amazing new friend and I discuss the difficulties in striking all the balances in life, from goal setting, to taking care of yourself, to worldly awareness, to community care, and a whole lot more. this conversation has a special place in my heart. so much love for you Daisy!! Daisy's insta: @dasselledazzle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

in this episode i facetimed with a great friend from college, Ashlee Dance, and talk with her about her MFA thesis, grad school, life as an artist, and what it means to come into your own reckoning as a human being who not just needs, but deserves boundaries. Ashlee's thesis is primarily about dance as an identity, so we dive deep into segments about that and around that. this was an episode that truly warmed my heart. Ashlee is someone I'll always look up to. enjoy. lots of love. xx Ashlee's ig: @ashleee.d Ashlee's website: ashleedance.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

my relationship to dance has shifted a bit so i wanted to offer my thoughts about my evolving relationship to the arts as an industry. enjoy. reference: Meet the dancer taking on Super Bowl halftime show organizers: https://www.inputmag.com/culture/super-bowl-nfl-halftime-show-taja-riley-dancers-pay-instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

i talk a bit about little ways i save money in my day to day and how those savings can make a difference. hope you enjoy. xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

hi friends. in this episode i delve deep into a conversation i've been really eager to have, the difference between dance as a practice and dance as a culture. a really great friend and co-worker of mine, Shaina Ruth, joins me for this deep dive. between her extensive background in ballet and my experience at a conservatory, really important intersections come up that help us talk about what it means to continue progressing in the direction of betterment for students, teachers, and everyone involved in the performance arts world. *CONTENT WARNING* this conversation includes mentions of alleged Sexual Assault, Verbal and Psychological Abuse, Fatphobia, and Grooming, along with allegations against members of the dance community at large. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Sources and Resources: Shaina's instagram: shainaruth Joseph McNamara Hefner - Advocacy Journalism (has extensive coverage on social media on UNCSA lawsuit). Joseph is NOT affiliated with any news outlet. twitter: @Joseph_Hefner_ instagram: @jmachefner **FOR UNCSA STUDENTS - Ferpa Request Template for Title IX Documents: https://twitter.com/Joseph_Hefner_/status/1475120369577123842?cxt=HHwWhICz2aOK1_goAAAA Lanier Law Group (spearheading the UNCSA lawsuit): https://www.lanierlawgroup.com/greensboro/#~5l7l0l4 Phone Number: 855-928-3387 SAFE CHILD ACT information via Lanier Law Group: https://www.lanierlawgroup.com/blog/2021/december/what-is-the-safe-child-act-/#~5l7l0l4 **under the Safe Child Act, children who were abused before they turned 18 will have until age 28 to file a lawsuit. Soderlund v. North Carolina School of the Arts: (Decided February 18, 1997) https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nc-court-of-appeals/1206667.html National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

we don't NEED to upscale our lives, but we feel pulled to do so. why is that? resources: My Experience with Lifestyle Creep | What NOT Do When You Get a Salary Increase/Raise x Zoe Pritchard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L5aesdCiqE Lifestyle Creep definition x Investopedia x Julia Kagan (reviewed by Roger Wohlner) https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lifestyle-creep.asp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

a great friend and colleague and i sit down to revel about the ins and outs of stan culture, specifically with One Direction as our common thread. guess who our favs are!!! thank you nicole for guesting this was so much fun! nicole's insta: @nicole.munson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey Siri, play Stupid Feelings by 220 KID and LANY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While HBO Max's hit show "Euphoria" may seem graphic to adults and not suitable for young people, there is a real sense of relatability given the social-cultural landscape of today's world. Sex and drugs are not new concepts or ideas by any means, but more and more we are pushing for transparency and education of these subject matters so young people can genuinely understand how to navigate these situations when they brush up against them. While no, you at 17 are not fully equipped mentally and emotionally to handle such gravity, the reality is that kids have always been exposed to these experiences, but what this show addresses is the importance of how we're teaching them to navigate them, rather than just expecting them to have nothing to do with these situations. *CONTENT WARNING* This episode contains mentioning violence, drug use and sexual content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised !*PODCAST EPISODE CORRECTION*! at 7;05, i say that it's typically men who are attracted to aggressive forms of sexual acts. (though not wrong), I want to correct this by saying; Pornography, as a form of entertainment, depicts women as being drawn to aggressive forms of sexual acts and usually consent to it, which in reality is not always true. if you or anyone you know is struggling with any of the subject matter discussed, please reach out for help: SAMSHA National Helpline (for substance use): 1-800-662-4357 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

social media has become almost an essential part of our daily lives in a myriad of ways. is it a good thing or a bad thing? is it both? lots of love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

race as concept has prefaced everything we've come to understand about the western world, even if we don't really want to admit it, and i think it's important to talk about. more perspectives equal more conversations, and i always find more conversations helpful. lots of love. references: Kimberly Nicole Foster - https://www.youtube.com/c/ForHarriet619 Jazmyn W - https://open.spotify.com/show/359HFx2boEyJDcb0UNNYcZ?si=ac5181d0ee10439b Ashley Akunna: Creator & Executive Producer / Donovan Thompson: Executive Producer - of The Grapevine on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPf55sis3jNICWi3K1NsJMQ Kid Fury and Chriselle - The Read - https://open.spotify.com/show/1YZW7v12Ty11OSJ2hoIXtG?si=7052c182c5ca4846 Isabel Wilkerson - Caste Click Bait with Bachelor Nation - A Discussion About Racism Within Bachelor Nation https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dnQy0udJo3zhjkYlTHfKh?si=a99e1267574d435f Rachel Lindsay Sounds Off on Chris Harrison's Problematic “Extra” Interview and Apology https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wgPPBNoyvqdpKoHLX9Mc0?si=1325793e4b934f05 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

let's take a trip down memory lane and talk about how magcon revolutionized influencer relationships to their consumers. what an interesting convo!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app