hi guys, i’m back at the mic and my brain is completely, utterly fried.

today we are unpacking the drama (yes, the one with zendaya and rob that has been all over your timelines). i went in completely blind and honestly... how bad is too bad? where is the line where we stop rooting for people?

no spoilers per usual, just my raw, unfiltered thoughts on the chaotic pacing, those unhinged fast cuts, and the sheer discomfort of it all. pull up a chair, because everything is about to get deep in the adenasphere. 🤎

off Campus, my kindle era, and a season two that feels completely different.

a lot happened over the break..traveling, time with family, an embarrassing amount of media consumed, and feelings i genuinely could not keep to myself anymore.

first up we’re talking off campus. i wasn’t expecting to enjoy this show as much as i did. i watched it twice. that tells you everything.

plus, teases of what’s coming this season; the MJ biopic, a childhood rewatch that wrecked me, and a whole lot more.

for the first time, again is back. season two starts ✨now✨

I just watched the new Michael Jackson biopic and I’m still processing it.

From Jaafar Jackson’s transformation to the energy of the studio scenes, this film left me with a lot to sit with.

In this episode of Volume 2, I’m sharing my first impressions, my favourite “it got through” moments, and why it stayed with me more than I expected.

If you’re also revisiting MJ’s legacy for the first time… again, this one’s for you 🫶

For the First Time, Again.

(Music: Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod)

i spent five years running away from a movie. i told myself the hype was too loud and the walls i had built were too high, but between the recent NASA Artemis II missions and a quiet Sunday morning, it finally got through.

in the premiere of Volume II, we are rediscovering Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and the haunting Hans Zimmer score that defines it. this isn't just about a film; it’s about the specific grief of missing someone who is still alive, the connection between the Artemis splashdown and cinematic space, and why we eventually stop running from the art we need the most. for the ones who have their guards up,this one is for you. Some things just get through.

twelve episodes ago, this was just an experiment in rediscovery. today, it’s a community. as i close this first chapter, i’m looking back at the stories we have found together and teasing the new world we’re building for volume II🫶

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a special collection of "firsts." because whether you're celebrating with someone or choosing yourself this year, every love story starts with a single, brave moment. featuring wisdom from a 56-year love journey and my darling friends and book besties who made this episode possible. thank you so much! a very special thank you to dav for the one-take that spoke volumes. this one is very dear to my heart indeed.

enjoy!🫶

we’re officially 8 days out from Valentine’s and I’m making an executive decision: january was enough stress for the year. this is why i’m only hunting for black joy this month, and why we need to stop centering black stories on pain.

also... stay until the end. i’m teasing a secret project for next week that is going to be quite different from our usual vibe. that’s all i’m saying🤭

go listen🫶✨

episode 9. i talk about the "whoosh," that 3am feeling only a good thriller can give you, and why we gatekeep the books we love. i also feature a few of my book besties and read out their "secret" book recommendations while planning to pivot to softer energy for February. settle in and enjoy🫶

i’m being completely honest: i was ready to give up on thrillers this month!! after a string of overhyped, mediocre reads, i was stuck in a massive slump, until i picked up Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh.

in today's episode, i break down the "Strangers on a Train" swap, the ethics of unprocessed justice, and why this book finally broke my streak of recent mid reads. i also get a little vulnerable about the pod’s growth and why i am raising my standards for what I recommend to you guys.

happy new year🥹

the algorithm now thinks i’m non existent, but i’ve actually just been home having a crisis over fictional characters and dealing with life stuff.

this week: admitting the evelyn hugo hype was real (i'm late, i know), plus the thrillers that actually ruined my sleep: kill for me, kill for you, netflix’s adaptation of “his and hers”

also, a 40% check-in on “next of kin” (the anxiety is already peaking)

um there was also “you'll never know” by caleb stephens... and i have thoughts (spoiler: i didn't like it).

grab a coffee. let's spiral❤️