Passing Notes In Class

Anna and Maya's respective conflicts come to ahead on the opening night of their play. And it. is. triggering.

It's the PENultimate episode of PEN15 season 2, part A. And the girls are doing a play...which obviously brought up some memories for us. Were you an actor or stage crew in school?

We truly never imagined this would be our Britney Spears episode, but we're talking the Hulu doc about Britney's conservatorship and how she was failed by her industry. Plus, a little about the generation war between millennials and gen z (who cares where you part your hair??)

The year that felt like 80 years finally comes to a close. We're sharing our lowest lows of the year (because there were a lot of lows...) and even found a silver-lining to 2020. Happy New Year podfriends! We hope for a brighter year ahead for everyone!

We're taking a Pen15 break to discuss the holiday movies we've loved this year.

Sleepovers are the friendship stress test...while Maya and Anna's friendship is challenged at a sleepover, Sam's friendships with Jafeer and Gabe take a turn. We're talking AIM, we're talking periods, we're talking secrets...watch the show, listen to the ep, let us know what comes up for you! @passingnotespod on the 'gram.

The episode title refers to the very awkward phenomenon that is adding a third party to your friend group, but this episode of Pen15 is an exploration of mothers and daughters through the tumultuous teen years.

The episode title refers to the very awkward phenomenon that is adding a third party to your friend group, but this episode of Pen15 is an exploration of mothers and daughters through the tumultuous teen years.

Welcome to the 2000 Middle School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Whether it was crystals, tarot cards, dressing goth, or an obsession with The Craft, it seems like we've all dabbled with some kind of celestial escapism during the most tumultuous times in our lives. This episode also delves into the heart of best friendship and how we help our friends deal with emotionally trying situations, even when we're not yet equipped to properly feel feelings.

Welcome to the 2000 Middle School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Whether it was crystals, tarot cards, dressing goth, or an obsession with The Craft, it seems like we've all dabbled with some kind of celestial escapism during the most tumultuous time

Maya and Anna venture into the world of wrestling for a boy...and Virginia and Krista can NOT relate. Plus, when did you discover your lady parts? Let's discuss.

Maya and Anna venture into the world of wrestling for a boy...and Virginia and Krista can NOT relate. Plus, when did you discover your lady parts? Let's discuss.

We're having a PEN15 Watch Party for Passing Notes Season 3! Watch along with us, and meet us Tuesdays to discuss the beautiful middle school nuances of each episode. And give yourself a pat on the back for surviving 7th grade in the late 90s/early 00s. In this episode:MASH!Shaving/NairPool PartiesFeigning Maturity

We're having a PEN15 Watch Party for Passing Notes Season 3! Watch along with us, and meet us Tuesdays to discuss the beautiful middle school nuances of each episode. And give yourself a pat on the back for surviving 7th grade in the late 90s/earl

Can you BELIEVE Center Stage came out TWENTY. YEARS. AGO?! Why does 2000 still feel like yesterday? Anyway, this is a long episode, so strap in folks!

Can you BELIEVE Center Stage came out TWENTY. YEARS. AGO?! Why does 2000 still feel like yesterday? Anyway, this is a long episode, so strap in folks!

Stay Home, Stay Safe orders have opened up our schedules for recording! How are you faring during these strange times? More importantly, how are you handling working from home? Virginia, a veteran remote worker, shares her best productivity tips a

Stay Home, Stay Safe orders have opened up our schedules for recording! How are you faring during these strange times? More importantly, how are you handling working from home? Virginia, a veteran remote worker, shares her best productivity tips as well all learn to navigate our new normal.

Happy New Year, friends! Remember 20 years ago when everyone thought all of the computers were going to meltdown and civilization as we knew it was going to be over? Us too! Usher in 2020 with a blast from the futuristic past.

Happy New Year, friends! Remember 20 years ago when everyone thought all of the computers were going to meltdown and civilization as we knew it was going to be over? Us too! Usher in 2020 with a blast from the futuristic past.

FRIENDS turned 25 this year and the universe is losing their mind with merch! 

FRIENDS turned 25 this year and the universe is losing their mind with merch! 

Netflix is really cornering the romcom market, and we're gushing over Always Be My Maybe and Keanu!! Our last ep of the season :(

Netflix is really cornering the romcom market, and we're gushing over Always Be My Maybe and Keanu!! Our last ep of the season :(

Hack-ey. Sack. Hack-ey. Sack. It's been 20 years since 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None The Richer became the soundtrack to slow motion glamorous reveals down the stairs. We're celebrating a quintessential 90's teen romcom, She's All That. Enjoy!

The ultimate sign of freedom as a teenager, getting your driver's license! We're talking about our young adventures as newly independent children.

Pen15. A new favorite for lots of obvious reasons. Hulu originals are really killing the game.

Alternate title: Krista forgot her adderall. We briefly touch on some of our favorite (?) fashions from the 90's but you'll hear about a lot more than that. Apologies? But also no, because this is what's it's like to have a friend with ADHD.

Welcome to part 2 of our minor obsession with cults, true crime docs, et al.

Welcome to season 2! We're kicking off this fresh batch of new episodes by talking about EVERYBODY's internet boyfriend, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Our love runs deep, you guys.

Welcome to season 2! We're kicking off this fresh batch of new episodes by talking about EVERYBODY's internet boyfriend, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Our love runs deep, you guys.

Welcome to part 2 of our minor obsession with cults, true crime docs, et al.

Alternate title: Krista forgot her adderall. We briefly touch on some of our favorite (?) fashions from the 90's but you'll hear about a lot more than that. Apologies? But also no, because this is what's it's like to have a friend with ADHD.

Pen15. A new favorite for lots of obvious reasons. Hulu originals are really killing the game.

The ultimate sign of freedom as a teenager, getting your driver's license! We're talking about our young adventures as newly independent children.

Hack-ey. Sack. Hack-ey. Sack. It's been 20 years since 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None The Richer became the soundtrack to slow motion glamorous reveals down the stairs. We're celebrating a quintessential 90's teen romcom, She's All That. Enjoy!

We have a very special announcement about season 2 (aka sophomore year).

We have a very special announcement about season 2 (aka sophomore year).

Did you miss us? This teeny tiny (recorded in January which neither of us realized...HOW DOES TIME GO BY SO FAST?!) is a little update on what the heck is up with us while we prep for Season 2!! That's right, we'll be back with more episodes at so

Did you miss us? This teeny tiny (recorded in January which neither of us realized...HOW DOES TIME GO BY SO FAST?!) is a little update on what the heck is up with us while we prep for Season 2!! That's right, we'll be back with more episodes at some point.

Daaaaaaaammmmmnnn!! It's been 20 years since Harry Potter zipped into our lives on a Nimbus 3000. It's also our 30th episode! Enjoy, muggles!

Grab your favorite breakfast snack and prepare to binge on our favorite adult cartoons.

GAME TIME!!!! We built our dream 90's teen movies and we want you to play along! Here's how you play:-Pick a genre (horror, coming of age, romcom, indie, etc)-Pick your dream 90's teen cast (they didn't have to be actual teens, just played teens in the 90's)-Write a summary of the movieShare with us by emailing passingnotespod{at}gmail{dot}com or DM us on Instagram(@passingnotespod)! We'll read them in an upcoming episode.For now, listen to our dream 90's teen movies. Thanks for playing!

Corrections:Passing Notes In Class regrets that we totally missed that Allison Mack was in Camp Nowhere while we were talking about the cult she was apparently a sex trafficker for. What's up with Camp Nowhere and cults??

Show of hands, who's watching So You Think You Can Dance? We're chit chatting about the only competition show we can still stomach. Sit back, relax, and imagine the twirling!

Something about summer movies really scream childhood, especially those that take place IN the summer. We're talking about some of our favorite summer movies from the 90's and Virginia does dramatic readings of the IMDB descriptions. It's a real treat.

Summer time and the living is.....hot. Our random thoughts about the one week of real summer in Seattle, swimsuits, and old white men trying to run Krista off the road.

We have had a bevy of odd jobs over the last 20 years that somehow launched both of us into actual careers. Listen to what working in high school was like for us and the other odds and ends that kept our gas tanks somewhat full and our bellies full of junk food and Starbucks.

The third of our Core Four came to visit! We're so excited to introduce you to Katie, the redhead to our blonde and brunette. We're talking extracurriculars and more. Enjoy!

Show of hands, who checks their horoscope weekly? Ok, well Krista does. Whether you like it or not, astrology is fun and fascinating. So are crystals...and aura photography.

Whacky fashions, crazy crash diets, business woman's specials, tiny ladies who smoke a lot of cigarettes, an editor at Vogue, Sandy Frink & Justin Theroux. Romy & Michele's High School reunion was the pinnacle of reunions, and honestly, what we kind of thought reunions would be like. But then Facebook happened, rendering reunions obsolete. We'll still enjoy the movie!