In our debut episode of Don’t Even Bother, we share how this podcast came to life and the story of our friendship—from meeting at a blood drive to bonding over dark humor and endless voice texts. Expect witty, unfiltered conversations that jump from everyday life to wild hypotheticals (yes, even starting a cult). Get ready for laughs, honesty, and plenty of randomness—with the disclaimer that our colorful opinions are all our own.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:19 The Birth of the Podcast Idea

00:44 Voice Texts and Nonstop Conversations

01:30 Relatable and Witty Besties

02:07 Generational Identity Crisis

03:00 Podcast Purpose and Topics

05:17 How We Met: The Blood Drive Story

07:21 Bonding Over Cult Fascination

09:13 Creating Our Own Cult

11:38 Cult Dynamics and Manipulation

19:23 Cult Rituals and Rules

20:40 Debating the Perfect Cult Mascot

23:20 Creating the Self-Care Cult

26:14 The Evolution of Communication

28:10 Finding Your People

30:21 The Art of Voice Texting

37:47 Concluding Thoughts

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