The Quarter Life Happy Hour

Hello friends! Missed me? Because I sure missed you! Welcome back and welcome to the season 8 finale! I had to bring on a "blast from the past" guest star - my good friend Lindsey! We met as disheveled white-collar co-workers and now we've both dabbling in different jobs to reach a consensus: corporate life is a whole beast. We discuss toxic work environments, how corporate life changes you (for the good and bad), as well as how to bounce back from a toxic job.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Anyone still there? If you're reading this, I'm happy you are :) Welcome back to the show! Turning 30 has come with so much more chaos so I haven't been focusing on the show as much as I'd like but that's all going to change! Joining me back for Happy Hour is my gal pal, Nikki! She talks about her recent cruise vacation with some unexpected turns, as well as her grandmothers first meeting her new boyfriend. We also discuss what life will be like when we are one day someone's grandma.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy New Year!! It's 2025 and we are coming up on FIVE YEARS of this show together! It's been a crazy whirlwind so of course, I had to have my podcast bestie back on the show to talk about this past half-decade and the highlights of our lives as well as the highlights in pop media!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday, ya'll! So excited to have pop culture QUEEN, Kaitlyn back on the show to discuss all things in the recent media. We tackle two primary topics: the release of the highly anticipated film Wicked AND the end of the tour of all tours, The Eras Tour. Stay tuned!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Get ready to hear a whole lot of "allegedly" and "apparently" in this episode because the queen of conspiracy is back on the show and ready to rant! Amira and I go into this week discussing popular conspiracy theories that range from the JonBenet/Katy Perry theory to the Tila Tequila/Illuminati conspiracy. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

TW: Cancer, trauma, etc.To spread awareness for the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I had my lovely friend Mallory join me on the show today to discuss her recent diagnosis, history with breast cancer, and the roller coaster of emotions that she's experienced over the last couple months, including the immense love and support she's been surrounded with.As one of my role models in our college days, one of the most creative humans I've met, and a 3-time podcast guest who's always been on my support team, to know Mallory Lovings is to love her. And I'm glad to have had the chance to talk with her about ways to look after your body and the importance of getting yourself checked out regularly!Mal is a wonderful soul and is an absolute warrior fighting a tough battle. For those who'd like to help, I've attached the link of the GoFundMe Mal's best friend created at the start of her diagnosis as well as her Instagram to offer any words of encouragement and support. Much love to you, Mal

It's Wednesday, ya'll! Today's guest is my new work bestie, the king of celeb pop culture, and Halsey's number 1 fan! Daniel is joining the pod for the first time today. He's giving the people what they want and educating the children on what is going on in Hollywood. We discuss blind items of various celebrities and our true thoughts on what goes down on the West Coast. You don't want to miss it!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday!! I'm so happy to have back two very hilarious, chatty girlies! Sveta and I met in a bar bathroom 5 years ago through mutuals and I'm so glad we did because that brought Savanna into my life as well! Svet & Sav are the best friend duo that everyone should have because well, they love to gab! Today we talk about having crushes in this stage in our lives, "eskimo sisters" and of course, a update on the infamous main character from the last episode featuring these two chatterbox queens!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Happy hour!! And of course, it's the 13th episode of season 8 of QLHH!! Today I'm joined by my dear friend and fellow Taylor Swift fan, Kaitlyn Frana to discuss the fandom that is "the Swifties", her connection to the NFL, her relationship with Travis, as well as the separate fandoms that Taylor Swift has been a part of this year!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Hour is back and better than ever! I'm thrilled to be back! I'm newly 30, happier than ever, and ready to keep podcasting and talking to my lovely circle of humans. Joining me today is Amira. She's been one of my greatest friends over this past year, a true ride or die, a ray of sunshine, etc. I could go on and on but we break down the topic of toxic friendships and when to cut certain people off. We discuss our friendship "red flags" as we get closer to our 30s.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello Happy Hour gang! I hope everyone's Wednesday is fabulous! I know mine was because I got to sit down with a brand new member of the QLHH family! This week, I am joined by Claire, she's a spunky friend of Kate's (of "Happy to be Here" fame), a children's librarian with a passion for working with this next generation, and a creativity queen. We talk about her passions in her work day, the night we first met and became friends, and how growing up in a creative world impacted us now.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy (Friday) Happy Hour! Joining me this week is QLHH OG and the acclaimed host of "Happy to be Here" - Kate Dinsmore with another dose of tea as she's about to experience living with a significant other for the first time! We talk about moving out of our parents' homes, living with a partner, and honoring your personal space. We also dive into anxiety in crowded venues and music festivals as you get older.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I am so pleased to have back Carris Fischer back on the podcast for her fourth episode!! This time, things are a little different. Since we've last heard from Carris, things have definitely changed! Formally known as Capturing Grace Photography, Carris has rebranded her kick-ass photography business and is now Til Death Photography. We talk about her recent change in aesthetic and changing your brand. We also reflect back on our previous work and college days. And most importantly, we talk about her recent pregnancy as we reflect on her last 37 weeks carrying her baby boy! We talk baby names, initial pregnancy fears, and expectations. We are so excited for baby Graham Owen Bunjan to make his first official podcast appearance

I've been off the market for a while now, but I guess it's now official!! This week on the show, I brought on my favorite human for his first podcast! Stanley balances out my chaos, speaks his mind no matter what, and makes me laugh constantly. We talk about his past lives BD (Before Dav) and so much more!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

A former guest and true "girly-pop" joins me on today's podcast! My lovely friend Amira is back once again to add the spice, grit, and sass to the show this week! Amira is feeling her newly 28 era, her Gemini era, and Medium Ugly Men era! Today we discuss the attraction towards "medium-ugly" and "rodent boyfriends" and how they are now boyfriend and husband material.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Your favorite chaotic duo is back once again! Happy Happy Hour from me and my right hand woman, Kate! The host of “Happy to be Here” is back for a quick chat in between seasons of her show and excited to talk about some future “moves” in her personal life as well as discussing the sparks that brought us into podcasting in the first place. We talk memorable guests, chaotic guests, messy guests, and so much more!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy belated Mother's Day! This week, I brought on a very special guest near and dear to my heart, my best friend of almost 20 years, Nicolette!! Lots has changed since her last appearance and she's here to discuss her experiences so far in the dating world as a newly single woman with a child. We break down her Bumble profile, roast the outrageous messages she's gotten in only a month on the apps, and so much more!QLHH is back to being chaotic and I'm glad you're all here for this era!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

"All I know is eat, sleep, and horny tennis movie." (2024)SPOILERS!! If you haven't seen this movie yet, go watch it, and come back to listen to this recap -Welcome back to Happy Hour! So excited to have Kyle back on the show to discuss all things related to the newest cinematic sensation - "The Challengers" (or as intellectuals like Kyle and I are calling it, "That Horny Tennis Movie").We break down the plots and themes behind this year's favorite sports drama, as well as the casting, symbolism, and soundtrack!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

In the words of Miss Taylor Alison Swift, "I cry a lot but I am so productive." This relates to us more than ever this happy hour as Kaitlyn joins me for the show this week! Kaitlyn is a recurring guest, one of my favorite people from my former job, and a NEW Swiftie. This means she's been doing deep dives on Taylor Swift's newest album since before it dropped last week! We do a full recap of "The Tortured Poets Department", our favorite songs, our favorite Taylor Swift theories, our personal "Joe" and "Matt" exes, and so much more! I don't know how we kept today's show only an hour.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello pals! It's time to get political this Happy Hour.....!Not really. But this week I do have a new guest on! She's spunky, hilarious, and all-around chaotic and one of my favorite people I've met from my previous marketing job - Cara is joining us for her first ever podcast!! Since it's an election year, we decided to take a different route this time but also keep up with the QLHH brand. We discuss the most attractive US President, which presidents would vibe with us today, as well as which presidents were likely in the closet.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

She's back on the show again! Joining us from London, Lexi is stoked to be back for the first episode of SEASON 8! It's so crazy that we've been celebrating happy hours together for four years. As my final stretch of my 20's approaches, I had to ask Lexi to come back on to analyze Love is Blind now that Season 6 just wrapped. Today we talk about all 6 seasons of Love is Blind (favorite couples, favorite moments, favorites villains, future seasons, and so much more!)https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Hour is back in session! Joining me once again is the radical, talented, and optimistic Rachael. She's a reiki, dating, and spiritual coach ready to discuss her views on relationships and the best practices in maintaining a well balanced romance!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Day of Love and Happy Wednesday! Joining me today, Valentine's Day, is my Galentine of 23 years - Alina! She's back and ready to dish some dirt on Valentine's Day, the "holidays" focused around the day before such as Desperation Day, Galentine's Day, and Mistress Day, and of course, some dish on the Super Bowl Halftime show!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello friends! Welcome back to Happy Hour! Joining me to talk about her "quarter life successes" is my former colleague, a fierce and spiritual being, Callie, coming to us live from Miami! Callie has thrived through her 20's by taking risks and protecting her inner peace so she joins me to talk about her secrets behind staying positive and keeping close to those that bring you joy and peace!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

This podcast and reality TV go hand in hand and this week is no exception! This week's guest is notable for getting married on reality TV on season 12 of "Married at First Sight". Clara Berghaus took a giant leap of faith in looking for love and although, it didn't work out in the end, she has gained a lot of perspective since. She joins me on the show to discuss her experience, from putting her trust in production, the behind-the-scenes secrets with her former husband, and the truths behind reality TV editing.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Happy Hour! Joining me this week is a very special guest who is making her podcast debut. Kaitlyn is an Amazon queen, newly married, high energy, saleslady and one of my favorite people that I've gotten to know over the past year! We talk about our individual experiences working in the service industry and leading small groups of children during our church days. We also discuss her honeymoon and recent wedding as ways she's been successful in her quarter life crisis. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

New year, new era, same host, same crisis!Happy 2024 to all you lovely listeners of QLHH. Joining me to kick off the new year is podcast bestie, host of "Happy to be Here", Kate, and she is once again, happy to be here! We discuss a short recap of 2023, as well as our respective budding relationships that came out of last year. We also talk about our visions and expectations for the upcoming year!Here's to a new string of episodes coming at you every Wednesday!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday! This week, I have former videographer and OG special guest, John Saltz! One of my closest friends from college, John has had many successes this year - moving to Florida, excelling in work, and of course, getting married (just to name a few). Today we discuss his recent move to Florida, the differences in community near Daytona Beach, reflecting on his past side gigs, and goals for the future. We also break down what our "Roman Empires" are from our college days!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to the show :). I hope everyone who celebrates had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend and are ready for new episodes of QLHH over the next few months! Joining me once again is one of my new fave people on my BFF Roster 2023 - Amira Rousseau. She's a sassy Gemini, back on the streets, freshly unemployed but couldn't be thriving anymore. Life is all about eras and stages and finding the best in our late 20's and Amira's ready to talk about her recent experiences that have humbled her, the "3 month rule" in dating, and niche characteristics of a future partner that could make them seem more than they really are.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello, friends! Welcome back to Happy Hour. Joining me this week is newcomer, Julian. He's one of newest GBFs and he's thriving in his quarter life crisis! We talk about what teenage us would react upon seeing us now, almost 30. We also discuss topics such as iconic Super Bowl Halftime performances, living life to the fullest, finding your peace in a side hustle and hobby, and saying YOLO and buying those tickets to an event that can change your life!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello friends! Welcome back to QLHH, joining me once again, for some last minute girl-talk, I am joined by the host of “Happy to be Here”, Kate!! Everyone's favorite suburban lesbian is back to discuss recent events in both our dating lives, experiences with types of drunks, wedding websites, and break down our overall growth as cuffing season hits it's peak!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

HAPPY (Two days late) HALLOWEEN, everyone! I'm so happy to be joined by one of my dearest friends for this episode. My sassy, wonderful friend Colleen is making her podcast debut today to break down the groundbreaking anthology series, Black Mirror! We break down how technology is slowly taking over and what episodes we can see in our own rear view mirrors. You won't want to miss this!*SPOILER ALERTS* for anyone who hasn't seen "Black Mirror". This is your sign to go watch some episodes.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello friends, I have my dear friend Lexi joining me all the way from London this week to discuss the messiness that was the 5th season of Love is Blind!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Hump Day! I am back with another happy hour special with another brand new guest. Natalie is a fiery rave girl, an Aries, lover of all spirits and nature, and of course, a Boston suburbs girlie! Today we discuss her positive experiences with EDM culture as well as talk about her spiritual awakenings throughout her twenties. We also breakdown her brands, including "Free the Nip, Cage the Dogs".https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello hello hello! It's another week of Happy Hour and I am thrilled to have on two rays of sunshine - one recurring guest and one brand new guest. Sveta (her third QLHH appearance) and Savanna join me to discuss the craziest cheating scandal Sav has experienced, being newly single, and ways to recover after dating emotionally unavailable 30-somethings.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello friends! Back with another exciting episode with a fresh new guest, newcomer Ashley Bashaw is joining us for Happy Hour this week to discuss some pressing topics - the cast of the live action Scooby Doo. In all seriousness, we break down her European adventure a few years back, running her college "business", as well as men's fashion making or breaking their sexual appeal! https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy late Wednesday! Happy Friday - sorry ya'll, life has been crazy. I've been going to back to back wedding and getting a year older. But I am back and so excited to have my dear friend Corrie on her first podcast! We talk about wedding cliches, wedding traditions, wedding expectations, etc, etc, etc. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Joining me for a dramatic Happy Hour this week is a brand new guest, Logan! We go way back, all the way to 2018. He's ready for his podcast debut to talk about our "lumber-jack sister" bond, the Jonas Brothers, Miley's best era, romanticizing prisioners, posting about your relationships, and "how to make memories" with certain kinks in the gay community. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Two and a half years ago, Kate (host of "Happy to Be Here") joined me to discuss we "life-altering" breakup. Now we're back and she's GROWING, after another "person that came into her life and turned into a lesson", we talk about how she realized some relationships teach you more about your values than you expect.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Joining me this week, I've got former podcaster and resident baddie, Sabrina Burdi back on the show to talk about her chaotic life. We discuss three things that make the world go 'round - love, sexy, and money! We talk expectations in the bedroom, securing that bag, and times we felt more for someone more than they felt for us.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

This week, Kate Dinsmore of "Happy to be Here" is back and better than ever! We decked ourselves out in pink in honor of today's hot topic - the "Barbie" movie! We break down the themes of the film, the plot, the casting, our favorite moments, as well as our experiences with girlhood and the toys we played with growing up!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Premiere Day! 7 seasons and 3 and a half years later, the quarter life crisis is still going and it's something new every day. We're kicking off this new era sitting in the hot seat with my new bestie, Amira. She's well-versed in pointing out pet peeves in modern dating and here to educate us on "icks" we commonly find in each other.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Welcome to Happy Hour! This week, Kate, the host of "Happy to be Here" and I have collaborated on a special two-part episode recapping Netflix's newest messiest reality dating series, "The Ultimatum: Queer Love". On this segment on "The Quarter Life Happy Hour", Kate and I will be discussing the first four episodes, from our first impressions of the couples, the production value, analyzing the contestants as individuals, the partner switch, and all the drama in between. Kate and I also have discussion surrounding our views on sexuality, gender, and sapphic relationships! Tune in tomorrow (Thursday 6/8) to listen to our recaps of episodes 5-8 on Kate's podcast "Happy to be Here" (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

"Are you ready for it?" Happy Hour with veteran podcast guest and my best friend of 23 years is back! Alina comes back on the show to talk about our recent trip to NOLA and all the chaos we experienced on Bourbon Street. We also dive deep into the Taylor Swift fandom and the upcoming Eras tour as it approaches Chicago!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello Happy Hour hotties! Welcome back to the show and I'm super excited to have my gal pal Nikki in the hot-seat for the first time! Nikki is a sassy queen in her early 20's, recently graduated from college, a former college bar bartender, a certified homie hopper who loves her Dad! We talk about Freud's theory in dating, homie hopping, scoping out fake IDs, and explaining our type in guys.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Cheers, mates! Happy Wednesday! I'm back with one of my favorite duos, all the way from London, England, Joe and Jonah Walsh. Brothers from the UK, these two are frequent collaborators of mine that host their own podcast, produced their own satirical play, and perform stand-up frequently. These multi-talented guys talk about recent events in England, rebranding their show, and overall survival of the fittest as you finish off your 20's.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Joining me this week is my number one fan and support system, Bailey! From being my first ever guest, to being on many episodes throughout the last 6 seasons, I can always count on Bailey for some good stories and even better content! We discuss our girls trip from a year ago involving Drag Queens and LA city life, the upcoming Drag Race seasons and the fandom behind our obsession.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Welcome back to Happy Hour! After another brief pause in releasing episodes, I'm so excited to be back! Joining me this week was a blast from the past and one of my closest friends from my young church girl days, Steven Schmitz! Steven and I met a decade ago and bonded through an old boyfriend who was his best friend back in the day. Today we reconnected to spill the tea and talk about the trauma that unfolded from the trauma within the church, the pressure to feel included, and all the cringe memories from the 2010's!https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Happy Wednesday! Joining me back for another Happy Hour is my sister wife, Tanya! She's a Ukrainian sass queen, fellow Virgo, and the infamous famous wife of my ex boyfriend from 5 years ago. We bonded over trauma and have built a solid friendship because of it. I have her on to talk about recent updates and struggles in her life, as well as her debate on whether or not growing a family is in her future.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello friends! Welcome back to another Wednesday or chaotic content. Two years ago, I reached out to Tik Tok sensation, Matthew Wurnig (creator of 50 Dates 50 States) before his pursuit of doing on a date with a girl in each US state to share his experience on my show. Today, his brand has reached over a million around the world and has developed well on its' own! Joining me this week is the star of the brand new "50 Dates in 50 States" season, Olivia Stapleton! As the first single other than Matt to travel the country to go out on a date with someone new in each state, Olivia is excited for this opportunity! For her first podcast appearance, we talk about her expectations of the journey to come, her ideal type of man, her worst first date, and her interviewing process with Matt. https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour

Hello hello! Welcome back to the happiest of hours! Joining me for another special season 6 episode, I have another chaotic lady I had the pleasure of meeting over the past year. Merissa is living her quarter life crisis in her 30's and has a thing or two to say to the men in her life. We talk about our most iconic sex stories, why we go back to partners we are comfortable with, and what we look for in men.https://instagram.com/quarterlifehappyhour