Yellow Fever

Tales of Our Youth is a project started by Chloe and Branden in order to place emphasis on adolescent vulnerability and honesty. We all come from different walks of lives and have distinguished childhoods that make us who we are today. Tales of Our Youth is a way to reflect on that and make us all feel included as individuals of the same generation. Stay tuned to hear about what some of the stories are!

The college admissions process has certainly been a wild ride for the class of 2022. Today, Chloe and Branden completely recap their process and how different their experiences were. They also give advice on what they wish they had done differently, and what future classes should consider when they apply. Stay tuned to hear about their experiences and their thoughts on the college admissions process!

Is honesty really the best policy? Despite being told this as kids, perhaps it is interesting to wonder when we actually should be honest vs. when it is okay to tell a lie every once in a while. Today, Branden discusses in what scenarios it is okay to tell a lie and how the level of honesty varies through different levels of relationships. 

A key part of a high school senior's life is over: applying to college. Today, Branden and Chloe look back at this process, discussing what they believe went right or what went wrong. From writing personal statements to writing supplemental essays to opening college letters, they talk about all of it. Stay tuned to hear what they have to say!

Branden flies solo today, and he talks about his thoughts and experiences on being overly attached/being overly dependent on others. We all experience attachment, no matter how wide the range for attachment is. He takes us back into his childhood and his experience growing up and how it shapes his ability to form relationships, both platonic and romantic, today. Stay tuned to hear his thoughts!

We all reach that point slowly and gradually: growing up. but when do we finally become grown up? As Branden and Chloe head on out of their final semester of high school and into their first of college, it is undoubtedly gonna be a big change for them, a step towards adulthood. Stay tuned to hear their thoughts about it.

In today's episode, Branden and Chloe take a step back to review the past year and the different ways it has (or hasn't) changed them. Whether they talked about he highs or lows, they make it very clear that this year was definitely one to remember. Tune in to hear more about how 2021 treated them and their hopes for the new year!

Jealousy tends to be stigmatized, and it's typically used in a negative connotation: "Don't be jealous." Today, Branden and Chloe talk about the various types of jealousy, primarily academic and social jealousy. Stick around to hear about what their takes and experiences are on the topic! 

It's the one-year anniversary of Yellow Fever! Therefore, it would only be fitting to look back at the countless opportunities that this podcast has done for both Branden and Chloe, and that's exactly what they do! They talk about the recognition they've received and the rewarding experience that is recording and uploading each and every week (almost). They also share how the podcast came to fruition. Thank you for one year, and stay tuned to hear more!

It certainly has been a while since Chloe and Branden have been able to sit down and record an episode together. Today, they sit down and catch up on what has been going on in their lives, from school to random thoughts that pop up in their head. Stick around to hear about it!

Chloe takes the stage solo today and talks about being stressed out from school. School can be super overwhelming for everyone, so Chloe took the opportunity to not only vent about her own stress but also talk about how it also ties in with college application season, her friendships, and her social life overall. Stay tuned to hear more!

Branden and Chloe are back! After a month of recording solos, Branden and Chloe return and catch up on various topics, such as how senior year has been for both of them as well as many other random topics. Stay tuned to hear more from this chaotic duo!

As adolescence approaches adulthood, there's one drastic difference: independence. Going to college can be a big step toward adulthood for many individuals. Today, Branden talks about how he has recently yearned for a sense of independence and self-direction. He discusses the anticipation of college and freedom and his mentality towards his goal for life: maturity. Stay tuned to hear more!

Branden's flying solo again! After his first week of in-person schooling in over 18 months,  Branden reflects upon the experience and discusses how he gets through a period of such drastic change to his daily schedule. From hours-long commutes to overwhelming social interactions, Branden talks about it all! Stay tuned!

Imposter Syndrome, simply put, is characterized by feelings of self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. Many individuals feel this way, whether it is questioning whether or not they deserve an award or overachieving for personal satisfaction. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about their experiences with imposter syndrome, including how it affects them in a competitive school environment and how it affects their own perception of others. They also outline a few pieces of advice that helped them get through tough times. Stay tuned to hear more!

Summer 2021 has been an interesting summer to say the least for many. It has certainly been a summer of firsts for both Branden and Chloe, both mentally and physically. Today, they take a look back to June 2021 and reflect upon the changes that have occurred this summer. Stay tuned to a more relaxed and casual episode!

Every experience is a learning opportunity, whether or not it is good or bad. After meeting a completely new group of people on his trip to the Dominican Republic, Branden has adopted a new outlook on life and learned great lessons. Today, he flies solo and talks about socializing with people again after almost two years of lockdown, as well as the importance of risk-taking. Stay tuned to hear more!

Everyone expresses love and affection in their own different ways. Gary Chapman outlines the five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. Today, Chloe and Branden discuss each of these love languages, as well as the ones they resonate with the most. 

Many teenagers experience relationships, and adolescence serves as a learning experience. A part of that learning experience is deciding what one wants in a relationship. In this episode, Branden and Chloe talk about their personal experiences with breakups and what they've learned. From ending on a good note vs. a bad note to different responses to breakups, they have a conversation in order to shed light on the normalcy of teen heartbreak and give advice.

With the dominance of social media today, external influence is everywhere. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about caring too much about what other people think with topics like overthinking and people-pleasing. Stay tuned to hear more!

Each individual has their own way of dealing with certain situations, and over the course of our lives, we develop long-term habits that can interfere with our everyday life. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about a few of their habits in hopes of normalizing the idea that everyone has bad habits. From simple bad habits like procrastination to more serious habits like overthinking and people-pleasing, they discuss it all. Stay tuned to hear more!

In today's episode, Chloe and Branden discuss relationships, hookup culture, situationships, and everything related. They talk about both their own experiences and random ideas. Stay tuned to hear more!

Sometimes, all we need to do to relax is to do whatever we want, and that's exactly what happens today. Branden and Chloe chat about random subjects that pop up in their mind, like weird dreams they've had or random thoughts that pop up into their heads. Stay tuned to hear more!

Boys and girls are held to different standards, and in recent times more than ever, it feels like we, as a society, are wanting to break gender norms and stereotypes. Today, Branden and Chloe discuss how they feel about gender norms and their thoughts about it. Stay tuned to hear more about their thoughts!

School's out! Branden and Chloe look back on their junior year of high school and talk about their vastly different experiences. They also talk about how they have changed as people and their hopes for their senior and final year of high school. Congratulations to everyone who graduated and stuck through this tough remote learning year! Stay tuned to hear more!TikTok: @yellowfeverpodcastInstagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

Music really does make the world-go-round. Today, Branden and Chloe discuss the genres of music they listen to, their favorite music artists, and even take a few BuzzFeed quizzes about music! Join them on a more relaxed and calm episode and learn about the music they listen to!

After a two week break, Branden and Chloe are back and better than ever! With summer quickly approaching, Branden and Chloe sit down and take a spin on a tiktok trend and talk about their life before summer and their predictions for the summer. Stay tuned to hear about them talk about exciting summer plans and how they want to change over the summer!

It is completely normal to feel unmotivated and just want a break from everything. After an exhausting week of work and not enough sleep, Branden and Chloe sit down and play a fun past-time game: Would You Rather? They debate topics including time travel, sacrifice, and reincarnation. Stay tuned to listen to their answers!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

It's Branden's birthday! Today, Chloe and Branden talk about birthdays and different traditions they have for celebrating, including topics like horoscopes and what different ages entail. After wishing him a happy birthday on our Instagram (@officialyellowfeverpodcast), tune in to hear more!!

Remote learning has not been easy for anyone, and after about eight months of being at home, things can get repetitive and monotonous. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about their experiences with constantly being unmotivated and how they fear burnout in high school. Stay tuned to hear about their experiences and what they want for the future of their education. 

In a previous episode, we talked about pet peeves we had and things we hate. Today, we decided to do the complete opposite. We talked about things we love and things that we find satisfying. Stay tuned as we talk about things we love!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

Today, Chloe flies solo, talking about her struggles with acne from when she was younger all the way up to today. She discusses how social media's played a role in her insecurities with acne and how they've changed in the present. Tune in to hear and learn more!

Living in New York, Branden and Chloe have had weird experiences that they consider to be normal. Today, they discuss their weirdest experiences living in the city, ranging from crazy people in the subway to a bomb threat in Branden and Chloe's high school. Stay tuned to hear more!

Branden flies solo once again in today's episode and decides to start a series for his solo episodes. Welcome to Branden's Babble, a series where Branden speaks his mind about his week and talks about what he has learned and what he looks forward to. Today, he talks about ideas such as losing friends, spring break, and many more. Stay tuned!

Virtual learning has been especially difficult for all of us, causing students to become extremely stressed and lose motivation to go to class. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about the stress that they have dealt with over the course of junior year and how they deal with it. From faults in the education system and feeling like garbage all day, they talk about the importance of mental health in hopes of increasing prioritization of the wellbeing of students. Stay tuned to find out!

We've all seen how different the pandemic has affected different states. Today, Branden and Chloe are joined by the podcast Idle Thoughts from Nebraska where they discuss and compare the different ways COVID has affected their cities and towns. Stay tuned to hear more about it!

We all have firsthand experience with how fast time can pass by before we realize it, whether it's a few months or even a few years. As Chloe and Branden discuss Branden's second SAT experience, they move into unpacking the official one-year mark of their school being closed down because of the pandemic and their quarantine experiences during that time. Stay tuned to hear more!

Growing up is a normal part of life, but time sure seems to fly by. One second you're a child, the next you're about to move out and start a life of your own. Today, Branden and Chloe come to reality that life is moving incredibly fast, with college application season being just around the corner, and they talk about what they think the future is going to look like. Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

Today, Branden and Chloe record virtually, and in order to take advantage of being online, they make google slides presentations for each other. Chloe sums up Branden's personality, and Branden explains why Chloe would not survive a zombie apocalypse. They are also joined by a special guest and Branden's best friend.

We all make mistakes in our lives and wish we knew certain things earlier on in our lives to prevent these mistakes. Today, Chloe flies solo and reflects and reminisces upon her past and her regrets. Stay tuned to find out!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

Branden flies solo in today's episode in hopes of letting you guys know him better. In light of the prevalence and popularity of social media, Branden discusses his personal experiences with body shaming and his thoughts on body positivity. Although a serious topic, it is a necessary topic to discuss as many teens deal with insecurities growing up as adolescents. Come along for the journey!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

We all had a childhood, whether or not it was good or bad. We all enjoyed snacks when we were younger, whether or not they were good. Today, Branden and Chloe rank their favorite childhood snacks, such as Danimals and Animal Crackers, as well as have a guest in today's podcast. Stay tuned to find out!

Everyone's got pet peeves. Everyone. Doesn't matter how small or how large, we all have them. Today, Branden and Chloe talk about things that bother them and their pet peeves. From people to noises, they discuss almost everything. Stay tuned to find out!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast

As students in New York City, our lives may be different that students around the world. Today, we talk about life in New York City and the different lives we live. We talk about school life, going to Manhattan after school, and more. Stay tuned to find out!

After a really rough week of school, Branden and Chloe decide to just sit down and talk about absolutely nothing, and they go a little crazy. What do Branden and Chloe talk about off the podcast? Tune in to get a sneak peek into our lives! 

Everyone wants to get outside after this pandemic, especially Chloe and Branden. In today's episode, Branden and Chloe talk about what they want to do after COVID-19, such as road trips and vacations. How do their bucket lists stack with yours? Stay tuned to find out!Instagram: @officialyellowfeverpodcast 

Today, Branden and Chloe delve into the world of the unknown and discuss the supernatural, as well as the crazy conspiracy theories that have blown up in popularity over the years (Mandela Effect, Aliens, etc). These are all just theories, and we are in no way saying that these theories are true in any way! 

Today, Branden and Chloe discuss the fashion trends that blew up in 2020, as well as their own changes in fashion. What are their thoughts on trends such as e-boy and skater boy clothing? How have Branden and Chloe's clothes changed over the years? Stay tuned to find out!

Today, Branden and Chloe answer deep questions that they find online in hopes for them to understand and get to know each other better as well as letting you guys know what type of people they are. Tune in to the episode as they get into some really deep territory about their personal lives!

Today, Branden and Chloe discuss their predictions and resolutions for 2021, hoping for a better year (knock on wood). They discuss 2021 on a general and personal standpoint, including topics such as relationships and school. What are their resolutions? Stay tuned to find out!

Today, Branden and Chloe look back at 2020 at discuss how they felt about each month, as well as moments such as quarantine. How was their 2020? Stick around to find out!