Another podcast from two twenty-somethings making it up as they go. Best friends and one-time roommates, Rachel Ori and Ashley Rolf have always joked about creating a podcast together. That is until they both found themselves unemployed with three college degrees and four minors between the two of them. Avid podcast listeners themselves, the duo decided to turn their joke into reality. And thus, “Slightly Upset and Constantly Confused” was born. Funny, anxious, and dreamers at heart, the duo is able to speak on a wide variety of topics. With the help of their close friends, in season one, they will tackle parasocial relationships, choosing to get married young and why you should never take more than ten shots in one night. Slightly Upset & Constantly Confused was created by Rachel Ori & Ashley Rolf, with co-hosting by Rachel and Ashley. Our theme music is by Ashley Rolf. All episodes are written by Rachel Ori, with editing done by Ashley Rolf. A special thank you to Buzzsprout.
In the season 1 finale, Rachel and Ashley discuss the highs and lows of unemployment, searching for a job during a global pandemic and their goals for the future.
In this episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss the first ever social media platforms they used, responding to hate comments and how they manage their mental health while using social media.
In another more serious episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss a week of events covered heavily in the media and how coverage of them portrays women. From the Framing Britney documentary to acts of violence and racism, the pair examine how the media often perpetuates misogyny and stereotypes, affecting how society then views and treats women.
In this slightly more serious episode, Rachel and Ashley discuss their experiences with body positivity and fat phobia. The duo will share times they have felt ashamed of or uncomfortable in their bodies, bullying, and how social media affects their perceptions of themselves.
In this episode, Rachel and Ashley break down how they create playlists and what songs and artists appear on them. From "Black Eyeliner and Grey Skinny Jeans" to "Women Are Superior" you'll hear stories about how their playlists have come to be and what situations Rach and Ash use them for.
Rachel and Ashley discuss how their long term friendships and friend breakups have shaped their perceptions of themselves and their values. They also introduce a new segment called "I made a mistake!" in which they discuss any embarrassing moments that happened over the course of the previous week.
In today's episode Rachel and Ashley are answering a series of random internet questions. The duo will discuss celebrity crushes, their favorite music genres, personal heroes and the one thing neither will ever do again.
PLEASE READ: Before jumping into this episode, we'd like to apologize for the poor audio quality. This was our first go at having a guest and we (obviously) have not perfected it yet! - Ash In this episode, Rachel and Ashley introduce the world to their best friend, Nicki Stout. The three of them make up "Pile of Rocks." Learn how the trio came up with their name, and listen to them discuss nerd culture, fanfiction, and their favorite memories throughout their friendship.
TW: alcohol use and alcoholismOn today's episode Rachel and Ashley discuss drinking alcohol, hangxiety, alcoholism, etc. We are not experts in this field, but we do want to make sure that we speak about these things in a respectful manner. As mentioned in the episode, we are not doctors or scientists. But we do think this is an important topic to talk about. And, we have some stories of our own to share. The definitions and sources mentioned in today's episode can be found below. Hangxiety: the uneasy feeling that often accompanies heavy alcohol use (https://www.henryford.com/blog/2019/03/hangxiety-link-between-anxiety-alcohol) Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20369243) Binge drinking: a pattern of drinking within a small time frame that leads to drunkenness (https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm) If you or someone you love is struggling with excessive alcohol consumption, alcoholism, or hangxiety, visit the SAMHSA National helpline by calling their number at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or by visiting their website at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.
Rachel and Ashley discuss how they decided where to go to college and how they settled on their majors. They also finish their discussion from the last episode of their favorite things.
Rach and Ash describe how they met and became best friends and then discuss their favorite albums, songs, and artists of 2020.
Another podcast from two twenty-somethings making it up as they go. Best friends and one-time roommates, Rachel Ori and Ashley Rolf have always joked about creating a podcast together. That is until they both found themselves unemployed with three college degrees and four minors between the two of them. Avid podcast listeners themselves, the duo decided to turn their joke into a reality. And thus, "Slightly Upset and Constantly Confused" was born. Funny, anxious, and dreamers at heart, the duo is able to speak on a wide variety of topics. With the help of their close friends, in season one, they will tackle parasocial relationships, choosing a college major, and why you should never take more than ten shots in one night.