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Making Sense is a podcast where we try and make sense of life and being adults. We discuss a variety of topics that every adult has to deal with. We hope this podcast assists you in being more informed and able to make sense of life.

Making Sense


    • Oct 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 110 EPISODES


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    Student Debt Relief Update and Spooky TN Ghost Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 33:03


    This week we give y'all an update on Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Plan. We also tell you some spooky ghost stories TN is famous for. We also throw it back to APSU to tell you some ghost stories from our old campus!

    Who Watched the New Hocus Pocus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 28:40


    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, if you or someone you know is experience domestic violence call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.This week we discuss the new sensation Hocus Pocus 2! We also get a little serious and talk about the controversy around Dahmer and Erica puts her psychology skills to work!

    The Queen and Anti-Homeless Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 37:09


    This week we discuss The Queen's passing and give our personal take. We also discuss what makes us want to vote for someone and the new phenomenon of Anti-Homeless architecture in larger cities.

    WE'RE ON YOUTUBE BABY!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 36:22


    Exciting news!! We have officially started a Youtube channel so you can see our faces while we talk to you. This week we discuss student loan debt, quite quitting, and much more! Check it out!

    Glow Ups, Monkey Pox, and Olivia Newton John

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 25:57


    This week we announced we are switching our podcast to be current events with a little informative episodes scattered in! We discuss Monkey Pox, Olivia Newton John, and offense words in songs!

    Current Events-Roe v. Wade and Emmett Till

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 30:38


    ***TRIGGER WARNING: SENSITIVE TOPICS***This week we wanted to take a break from our conversation on addiction and talk about some recent events. First, we delve into the conversation about Roe v. Wade and what that means for the people. We then discuss the Emmett Till case and the arrest warrant found for the woman who accused him of whistling at her.

    Opioid Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 24:27


    This week we continue our discussion on addiction by talking about the Opioid Epidemic that is currently affecting the United States. We discuss how this crisis began and talk about different resources available if you or someone you know needs help. Take a look at the resources below if you want to learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinehttps://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.htmlhttps://www.goodrx.com/conditions/opioid-use-disorder/7-resources-to-help-with-opioid-addiction

    Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 28:21


    For this series we wanted to explore the world of addiction and how it has personally affected us. We talk about our experiences with addicts and what impact these individuals have had on us. Resources Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    Alice and Freda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 20:28


    This week we continue our crimes that have affected TN series with a female criminal. We are taking it WAY back to 1892 when Alice Mitchell murdered her lover Freda Ward.

    April Current Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 22:47


    We wanted to take a quick break from doing a specific killer and talk about some other crimes that have affected Clarksville! Some crazy things have happened the last few weeks. https://clarksvillenow.com/local/assistant-principal-at-kenwood-high-charged-with-statutory-rape/https://clarksvillenow.com/local/vp-of-student-affairs-at-apsu-placed-on-administrative-leave/https://clarksvillenow.com/local/arrest-made-in-assault-of-glenellen-elementary-school-principal/

    Paul Dennis Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 35:53


    This week we continue our series on violent crimes that have affected Tennessee. Listen as we discuss serial killer Paul Dennis Reid, AKA, the Fast Food Killer. He is known for murdering the employees at Captain D's, Mcdonalds, and Baskin Robbins in Nashville and Clarksville. We also discuss the association between head trauma and violent crime so make sure you check out the article below to learn more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6171742/

    Sam Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 24:40


    We are starting a series on violent crimes that have affected Tennessee! This week we discuss the most prolific serial killer, Sam Little. Check out the photos on the FBI's website to see if you might know one of the victims. https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619

    Moon Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 25:16


    We are finishing off our Astrology series by discussing moon signs! We talk about what they mean and we all read you our birth charts!

    Rising Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 35:36


    This week we continue our astrology discussion and talk about rising signs. Listen and learn about how rising signs started and what each rising sign means.

    In Retrograde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 30:31


    We continue our series on astrology with a discussion on retrograde! Mercury is in retrograde as of January 14th, so we really delve into what exactly that means. We explain what you can expect during this season and provide tips on how to survive.

    Walking Among the Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 33:18


    We are back! We are refreshed and ready to tackle 2022. We are starting a new series all about astrology and what our signs actually mean. This week we tackled the history and delve a little into sun and moon signs.

    Refresh, Restart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 11:39


    We have decided to take a rest and do a restart. We are taking December off and going to focus on quality content for January. We learned that sometimes it is important to refresh for the best content.

    O Give Thanks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 29:22


    This week we discuss the most googled recipes per state for Thanksgiving and if you should give the host of Thanksgiving a gift. We also talk about what we are thankful for!

    Thing to Do During November

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 27:53


    This week we talk about things to do before it starts getting too cold. We discuss closet cleanouts, buying Christmas presents, and Friendsgiving ideas!

    Current Events- November

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 34:45


    This week we discuss the current events happening in the world. We discuss the Gabby Petito case and the unfortunate accident on the set of Alec Baldwins new movie.

    Stalking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 34:05


    October is Domestic Violence Awareness month so we wanted to talk about an important topic: stalking. We discuss how to tell if you are being stalked and tips on how to protect yourself.

    Halloween Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 30:49


    This week we discuss Halloween Traditions from around the world and the top Halloween candy per state. There are some pretty interesting traditions so let us know which one you thought was the coolest.

    Halloween Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 31:08


    This week we talk about our childhood Halloween stories! We look at the definite cultural difference between our holidays. We also give some tips for cheap Halloween costumes!

    Spooky Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 38:17


    In honor of spooky season we wanted to read you some spooky stories! We also discuss some scary ghosty things that have happened to us!

    Current Events 9.27

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 26:06


    It's the end of the month so we wanted to update everybody on what is going on in our lives and in the world. Make sure you stay up to date with our latest episodes by auto-downloading and subscribing!

    Wedding Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 23:05


    In honor of Erica's upcoming wedding on September 26th we wanted to give you some tips and tricks on planning a wedding on a budget. Make sure to tell Erica congratulations in the comments!

    Car Buying Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 27:10


    This week we discuss some tips when having your first car buying experience. We explain creating a budget and knowing how not to get scammed. Listen and learn so you can have a successful experience next time you get a car.

    Tips for Getting Your First Apartment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 29:11


    This week we discuss tips when getting your first apartment. We discuss budgeting, inspection, and how to decorate on a budget!

    Questions to Ask Anyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 32:06


    Welcome back to this weeks episode of Making Sense. We understand that sometimes talking to people can be challenge so we decided to give you a few questions that will help you get to know someone better!

    Our Favorite Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 23:13


    We started this Podcast because like so many others we have a podcast obsession! This week we tell you about all of our favorite podcasts and give you our recommendations. Make sure you check all of these out!

    National Friendship Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 29:11


    August 1st was National Friendship Day so we thought we would tell you the story about how we all became friends! Also, we discuss the importance of having a community/village to help you make it through this crazy thing called life.

    What We Did in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 20:34


    Welcome Back! We had a much needed break and are excited to be back podcasting! This week we wanted to let y'all know about some of the fun things we did during our break.

    July Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 1:44


    We have decided to take the month of July off to focus on mental health. Theresa and Keiland are prepping to start school and I am prepping for the wedding! Listen to our past episodes and we will see you in August!

    June Current Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 25:37


    This week we discuss what is going on in the world and provide a mid year update. We discuss some local news and really delve into the conservatorship of Brittney Spears. #freebrittney

    Week Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 1:02


    Hey guys! We decided to take a week off so we could regroup after a stressful last week! We will see you on Monday June 28th for our regularly scheduled programming!

    Dream Vactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 26:46


    June is officially the start of travel season! Listen as we talk about our dream travel spots and how to save money when you are going on vacation.

    Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 29:05


    Happy Pride Month to all of our LGBTQ+ listeners. This week we talk about the history of Pride and the importance of being an Ally. We also provide helpful resources for learning more about Pride.

    Summer Trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 27:30


    Summer is just around the corner so we thought it would be fun to do a little summer trivia. Theresa and Erica go head to head and try to get the most points. Play along with us and take bets on who will win!

    Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 24:11


    May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we wanted to talk about the history and importance of celebrating. We discuss ways you can celebrate this month and some of the problems many Asian and Pacific Islanders face.

    National Inventors Month

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 26:08


    This week we discuss the importance of inventors and human ingenuity. We also talk about how to create your own small business and how to be successful on Etsy or in a consignment shop!

    Important Things Teens Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 26:49


    With graduation quickly approaching for many teens we wanted to talk about things teens/young adults should know. We discuss how to mail packages, knowing about taxes, and the basics of cooking.

    Mother's Day Gift Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 22:33


    Mother's Day is just a few days away so we wanted to provide you with some fun ideas for things you can do for your mom for the day! The secret is to know your mom and what she would find great.

    Myths about sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 20:47


    We finish out our series on sex talking about common myths around sex. We discuss popping the cherry, if masturbation leads to blindness and so much more!

    Being Comfortable with Intimacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 25:26


    This week we discuss being comfortable with intimacy when you find it a little awkward. We give you tips on how to open up to your partner and become more comfortable with each other.

    Womens Sexual Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 27:05


    We continue our series about sexual health and this week we are talking about women. We discuss the myths about the vagina and the importance of talking to your partner about sex.

    Men's Sexual Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 27:19


    April is STD Awareness month so we wanted to talk about some taboo topics. It is very important to stay informed about men's sexual health. We discuss the importance of prostate exams and other issues men have to deal with.

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    Current Events in Women's History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 30:54


    March is Women's History Month so we wanted to discuss some of the more recent issues in the news about women. First, we discuss the royal family, the hate against Asian women and the issues with inequality in women's sports.

    Meet Your Host--Keiland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 24:09


    Last but not least you guys get the treat of learning about Keiland. He is the oldest and wisest of our group and is passionate about so many things. We hope you enjoyed this getting to know us series!

    Meet Your Host--Theresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 26:38


    We continue our series about us and this week we learn all about Theresa. Learn the funny story of her birth and about her large family. We tell fun stories and learn about Theresa's passions.

    Meet Your Host--Erica

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 25:22


    The month of March is all about getting to know your hosts! This week you can meet Erica and learn about where she is from and the exciting life event that has recently happened to her.

    Get to Know Your Hosts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 32:16


    This month we are going to spend time telling you a little bit about ourselves. For the first episode we answer some of the questions from the 36 questions game!

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