Circle Back

Circle Back

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  • The Art of Elaborate Lying - Episode 18

    🎃 Halloween Surprises, Heart Attacks & Trust Issues | Circle Back PodcastIn this episode of Circle Back, Marcus and Aubrey cover it all — from Halloween chaos and family health scares to airport meltdowns, photography fails, and trust issues that go way back. Between laughs, they dive deep into heart health, genetics, and how even the smallest moments can reveal a lot about friendship, honesty, and personal growth.💬 Topics include: • Halloween surprises gone wrong 🎃 • Aubrey’s dad’s heart attack and real talk about family health ❤️‍🩹 • The difference between heart attacks vs. cardiac arrest 🫀 • How genetics and male factors play into pregnancy complications 👶 • When political fashion statements cross into attention-seeking 👕 • Airport chaos: almost missing a flight because of a gate switch ✈️ • Marcus’s unhinged photography class story 📸 • The art of lying badly and dealing with awkward social moments 🫣 • Deep dives into trust issues, childhood dynamics, and boundaries 💭🎧 Listen to Circle Back wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for new episodes every week!⸻🕒 Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Halloween Plans02:19 – Family Health Updates05:06 – Heart Health & Medical Insights08:00 – Genetics & Risk Factors10:46 – Pregnancy Complications & Male Factors13:40 – Cultural Commentary & Political Statements17:35 – Political Fashion Discourse19:02 – Airport Adventures28:24 – Awkward Lies & Social Situations39:26 – Navigating Conversations40:29 – Parent–Child Dynamics41:22 – Trust Issues in Relationships42:25 – Memorable Friendships43:24 – Funny Youth Stories47:00 – Reflections on Relationships52:34 – Knowing When to Stay Quiet⸻✨ Search Tags / SEO Keywords:Halloween podcast, family health, heart attack vs cardiac arrest, genetics and health, pregnancy complications, political fashion, airport stories, photography class, funny podcast stories, awkward lies, trust issues, friendship podcast, personal growth, Circle Back podcast, Gen Z podcast, Marcus Peña, Aubrey podcast, chaotic funny duo, Brooke and Connor style podcast, Dallas podcast creators⸻#CircleBackPodcast #Halloween #HeartHealth #FunnyPodcast #Friendship #GenZPodcast #PodcastClip #Storytime #MarcusPeña #Aubrey #ComedyPodcast #Relationships #FamilyHealth #AirportStories #PhotographyFails #TrustIssues

    53 min
  • First Rapture Kinda Nervous - Episode 17

    🎉 From birthday chaos to late-night faith debates, this week’s episode of Circle Back with Marcus & Aubrey is a rollercoaster of humor, nostalgia, and real talk. We dive into everything from embarrassing friendship moments and travel plans ✈️, to gender health issues, education struggles, and the big questions about faith, church culture, and the rapture 👀.


    Along the way, we laugh at ourselves, reflect on growing up, and even question how AI and technology are shaping self-perception today. Whether you’re here for the humor, the friendship dynamics, or the deeper conversations about spirituality and personal growth, this one has it all.


    🔥 Topics we cover this week:


    • Celebrating birthdays & friendship moments 🎂

    • Travel plans & weekend adventures ✈️

    • Toys, technology & pop culture nostalgia 📼

    • Gender health, education, and cheating in school 📚

    • The role of faith, church, and spirituality in friendships ⛪

    • Thoughts on the rapture & cultural hypocrisy ⚡

    • COVID reflections & personal growth 🌱

    • AI, self-image, and living in the digital age 🤖



    If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, laughed through embarrassing stories with friends, or just wanted your own main character moment… you’ll feel right at home here.


    ✨ Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, and drop a comment sharing your funniest birthday memory or your thoughts on faith & friendships—we love hearing from you!

    55 min
  • Printing Nudes at Walgreens - Episode 16

    Circle Back Podcast | Taylor Swift, ADHD in College, Cooking Fails & Turning 21


    This week Marcus and Aubsy are back with peak chaotic energy—covering everything from Taylor Swift’s upcoming movie premiere 🎬 to what it’s actually like navigating college with ADHD 💊. Expect stories of cooking disasters (yes, the fire alarm went off 🔥), the struggles of online classes, and awkward campus encounters we all know too well.


    We also dive into deeper convos around personal growth, confidence, boudoir photography, turning 21, and the weird social norms that come with being a “real adult.”


    If you’ve ever questioned how to balance school, friendships, growing up, and your love for Taylor Swift—this episode will feel like hanging out with your funniest friends on a messy weeknight.


    ✨ Episode Highlights


    • Taylor Swift movie premiere hype (Swifties unite!)

    • ADHD medication & college focus struggles

    • Dorm cooking gone wrong (fire alarms included)

    • Online class chaos & tech fails

    • Boudoir photography, nudes & reclaiming confidence

    • Turning 21 & generational age norms

    • Social dynamics, roommates, and campus encounters



    👂 Listen now for laughs, relatable chaos, and a little unexpected wisdom.


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    🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more weekly chaos, college stories, and pop-culture tangents.

    👍 Like this video if you’ve ever set off your fire alarm trying to “cook.”

    💬 Comment your wildest college fail or tell us how you’re celebrating turning 21!

    1 hr 2 min
  • Does it look like I fly coach? - Episode 15

    College life is chaotic—and that’s exactly what makes it entertaining. This week on Circle Back, Marcus and Aubrey dive into weekend plans, photography class struggles, and the unspoken rules of classroom dynamics, all while keeping things funny and relatable. From debating whether food belongs in class to breaking down psychological tests, student anxieties, and relationships with professors, this episode blends humor with the real pressures of academic life.


    Expect stories about game day chaos, pet care stress, and personal updates that every student will find familiar. Whether we’re laughing about awkward social interactions, reflecting on academic pressures, or sharing college survival tips, this conversation captures the full spectrum of student experiences—messy, funny, and unexpectedly deep.


    If you’ve ever overthought raising your hand in class, envied the student who “got a 95,” or wrestled with balancing weekend adventures and academic responsibilities, this one’s for you.


    ✨ Keywords included: college life, weekend plans, photography, psychological tests, humor, pet care, game day, social dynamics, personal updates, relationships, classroom dynamics, academic pressures, relationships with professors, classroom etiquette, student experiences.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 14 - Bringing Out The Goofy Bug In Me!

    Marcus and Aubrey dive into the chaos of college life—from date party prep and shaving fails to awkward classroom moments, rush week pressures, and psychology class insights. They mix in stories about intuitive eating, childhood memories, and internet memes, all with their usual humor and chaotic energy.


    #Podcast #CollegeLife #Dating #Psychology #Humor

    1 hr
  • We have Scabies and a Kitty - Episode 13

    This week on Circle Back, Marcus and Aubrey spiral through absolute chaos: Aubrey introduces her new kitten (who immediately tries to steal the show), Marcus reveals his possible brush with scabies (yes, really), and the two unpack the wild story of an active shooter hoax on campus. Oh, and in the middle of it all? Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement has Marcus nearly wrecking his car.


    It’s cats, campus crises, conspiracy theories, and way too much guacamole. Welcome back to the pod where everything’s dramatic, nothing’s planned, and somehow you’ll leave feeling like you lived through it with us.


    🎧 Listen to Circle Back on:

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JNp1nOXtlNptizH0jA4Lz?si=qmMpetDyQZ-p-DINUG506Q

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-back/id1796730778


    📲 Follow us on TikTok & IG: @TheCircleBackPod


    1 hr 4 min
  • WLAGA (We Love A Good Acronym) - Episode 12

    We’re BACK and chaotic as ever. This week on Circle Back, Marcus and Aubrey catch up after moving into their new college apartments, dive deep into sorority rush at the University of Arkansas, talk through moving horror stories (yes, even underwear-in-the-couch drama), and give unsolicited reviews of Netflix’s Hunting Wives and Attack on Titan.From screaming through recruitment week to re-downloading HayDay (again), garlic-stuffed olives, and why GPA math is actually a scam—we’re covering it all.✨ Topics this week: • Greek Life Rush at Arkansas (second biggest in the nation!) • The chaos of moving into new apartments • College GPAs and how a single class tanks everything • Why Attack on Titan is actually kinda good?? • Our thoughts on Hunting Wives on Netflix • HayDay addiction relapses + new productivity apps💌 If you’re new here, hit subscribe for more weekly chaos. We post full episodes every week + daily clips on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram!🎧 Listen to Circle Back on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JNp1nOXtlNptizH0jA4Lz?si=qmMpetDyQZ-p-DINUG506Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-back/id1796730778 📲 Follow us on TikTok & IG:  ⁨@TheCircleBackPod⁩  #Podcast #CircleBack #CollegePodcast #SororityRush #AttackOnTitan #NetflixShows #FunnyPodcast #HayDay #CollegeLife

    1 hr 3 min
  • Am I a Difficult Person? (Yes) - Episode 11

    This week on Circle Back, it’s personality test chaos, trauma bonding, and trust issues galore.

    Marcus and Aubrey take a deep, unhinged dive into every personality quiz the internet has to offer—from ADHD and autism spectrum tests to love languages, anger levels, and the iconic Difficult Person Test. (Spoiler: it gets uncomfy.)


    We share personal stories, questionable Snapchat drama, and some emotionally revealing results that hit a little too hard. Plus: vinyl collections, depression scores, and why society might actually be to blame for everything???


    If you’ve ever spiraled over a Buzzfeed quiz result or questioned your entire identity after scrolling TikTok, this episode is for you. Come for the personality insights, stay for the laugh-until-you-cry moments and chaotic bestie energy.


    Gen Z podcast, personality test discussion, ADHD awareness, autism spectrum, love languages, trust issues, relationship talk, mental health podcast, introspective comedy, self-growth, social anxiety, trauma bonding, emotional intelligence, humor podcast, friendship podcast, Circle Back podcast


    57 min
  • "YOU'RE NOT BENIGN, YOU'RE MALIGNANT" - Episode 10

    This week we catch up from our break! Talk about summer plans, and awkward interactions we're forced into!


    Thank you for watching!


    Remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE (please and thank you)


    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1JNp1nOXtlNptizH0jA4Lz 

    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-back/id1796730778 


    Follow us on Instagram!

     @aubreyatyson

     @marcuss.pena

    56 min
  • TRYING TO ANSWER 5TH GRADE LEVEL QUESTIONS: PART 1 - Episode 9

    In this week’s episode of Circle Back, Aubrey and Marcus dive into everything from surviving the Hunger Games to surviving college with ADHD (equally dangerous) and try to test their knowledge with 5th grade level questions!

    We’re talking health updates (spoiler: no staph infection 🙌), Lego obsessions, and chaotic school projects. Along with childhood academic trauma, colonial history (yikes)… And yes, there’s a “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” quiz that goes off the rails fast.


    We got....

    • Creative problem solving (where would you hide something important?)

    • ADHD, dopamine, and trying to focus for once in your life

    • trivia fails

    • College survival tips

    • And the real reason Aubrey might just win the Hunger Games



    Remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE (please and thank you)


    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1JNp1nOXtlNptizH0jA4Lz 

    Apple Podcasts:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-back/id1796730778 


    Follow us on Instagram!

     @aubreyatyson

     @marcuss.pena


    #Podcast #PersonalStories #EmbarrassingMoments #BirthControlAwareness #SchoolTrips #FriendshipGoals #SocialMediaTrends #areyousmarterthana5thgrader #legos 

    1 hr 7 min

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