Glorified Jist Podcast

In this episode of The Voicenote, the minisode series from Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha reflects on dating, emotional intuition, and the moments when you start to question whether someone is truly interested in you.

The conversation begins with a candid reflection on the emotional impact of the luteal phase, before moving into a recent discussion Janelle had with a Christian about dating and premarital sex, and how differing values can shape expectations in relationships.

The episode also touches on Devonta and Brittany from Season 10 of Love Is Blind, exploring whether we can really tell when someone isn’t into us — and why it can sometimes be difficult to accept the signs.

The Voicenote is the reflective minisode companion to Glorified Jist, where Janelle shares personal reflections, cultural commentary, and thoughts between full podcast episodes.

Keep up with Janelle Asha on Instagram and TikTok @JanelleAsha

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In Episode 5, The Black Fatigue, I’m joined by Jason/The Botanical Moonshiner for a candid conversation about film, Blackness, and religion.

Using Lent as our starting point, I share why I’ve felt disconnected from my faith this year, a feeling that began after watching Sinners. We explore how the film depicts Christianity, colonialism, hoodoo, and the tension between sacred and secular life, alongside the question of whether critical thinking and social science create friction with faith.

We also discuss the awards discourse surrounding Sinners, the wider cultural conversation, and the BAFTA incident involving racial harm and disability, unpacking how accountability, racism, and ableism can exist in the same moment.

The Citation

‘Sinners’ Opens a New Conversation About Black Religion in Film by Christopher S. Gurley Jr - https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/sinners-opens-a-new-conversation-about-black-religion-in-film/

More from Jason

YouTube - BotMonTV IG/TikTok - @Bxtaniclamoonshina Keep up with Glorified Jist Instagram & TikTok: @GlorifiedJistPod HostInstagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

You can't keep a Bad B*itch down !

Janelle Asha is back for another episode of The Voicenote and this time she's in a much better mood. She touches on taking time to process her feelings after the last episode of Glorified Jist, crying outside the club, and reminiscing on Berlin Carnival 2019.

This episode is all about chasing joyful moments, and for Janelle that looks like sun, cocktails and SOCA.

HostJanelle Asha — @JanelleAsha (Instagram & TikTok)Podcast@GlorifiedJistPod (Instagram & TikTok)

In episode 4 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is solo and reflective.

From revisiting episode 2’s discussion on dating ambitious men, to arguing with friends and dreams of moving to New York, this episode explores getting out of the mundane and carving out the life you want.

The episode closes with thoughts on the Steffon Diggs and Cardi B breakup, discussing how to date the fun guy and leave situations commitment free.

Citations

The Effect of “Novelty Input” and “Novelty Output” on Boredom During Home Quarantine in the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Effects of Trait Creativity by Liang et al

Preventing Boredom with Gratitude: The Key Role of Meaning in Life by Muireann O’Dea

The Need for Novelty by Seattle Anxiety Specialists

Keep up with Glorified Jist

Instagram & TikTok: @GlorifiedJistPod

Host

Instagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

From weight concerns to romance, this episode of The Voicenote is all about womanhood. Janelle Asha starts off by discussing her recent weight gain, hormonal changes, and the realisation that as a woman this will likely be an ongoing struggle as things like fertility and childbirth concerns creep in. 

She then touches on Valentine’s Day, the commonality of singleness amongst Gen-Z / Millennials, and the importance of dating in your 20’s. The conversation concludes with a question, what is the solution to dating struggles in this generation?

Host

@JanelleAsha on Instagram & TikTok

Podcast

@GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram & TikTok

In episode 3 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is joined by sociology enthusiast Patrice. The two reflect on their time at university as social science girlies before turning their attention to pop culture across the pond.

From Kanye West’s public apology to Nicki Minaj’s political affiliations, they question whether the artists’ actions are truly genuine, and whether everyone has a price.

The episode closes with a discussion on Love Island All Stars Season 3, unpacking the treatment of Whitney, misogynoir in reality TV, Scott van-der-Sluis being a chatty patty, and whether he deserves an invite to the cookout.

The Citation A focus on misogynoir – the anti-Black forms of misogyny that Black women experience by Joseph Kwarteng - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/race-and-ethnicity-hub/a-focus-on-misogynoir-the-anti-black-forms-misogyny-black-women-experience What Whitney's treatment in Love Island: All Stars really tells us by Robyn Eugene - https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/whitney-love-island-racism The REAL meaning of “Invited to the cookout” In African American Culture by Azizi Powell - https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-real-meaning-of-african-american.htmlThe Cookout Was Never For You: Black Kinship, Digital Gatekeeping and Cultural Boundaries Online by Ifechukwu Ahanonu - https://www.secretsandlegacy.com/lifestyle/the-cookout-was-never-for-you-black-kinship-digital-gatekeeping-and-cultural-boundaries-online More from Patrice TikTok - @Patrice_pm1 Keep up with Glorified Jist Instagram & TikTok: @GlorifiedJistPod HostInstagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

00:00:00 Intro 00:07:53 Reminiscing on university00:11:25 Party culture in London00:15:28 Kanye West’s apology: The Gist List 00:27:50 Gucci Mane and Ka’Oir00:29:29 Nicki Minaj is Donald Trump’s #1 fan00:35:35 Does everyone have a price?00:42:38 The love of reality TV 00:45:52 Love Island All Stars 00:46:37 Misogynoir: The Citation 00:50:34 Glamour Magazine - Whitney Adebayo 00:57:32 Black men on Love Island 01:01:07 Scott van-der-Sluis and Black Women 01:06:19 Who’s invited to the cookout? : The Citation 01:14:29 What do black communities need right now?01:18:10 Pillow Talk

In this episode of The Voicenote, Janelle Asha reflects on the past year. She opens up about her mental health, what it’s meant to start Glorified Jist, and how creating this podcast has helped her feel proud of herself again.

The conversation then turns to the Whitney and Shaq situation from Love Island, the exhaustion around the “Angry Black Woman” trope, and why it mattered to see people beyond Black women publicly defend Whitney online. Janelle also speaks honestly about her discomfort hearing the word “jamo” used as someone of Caribbean descent, touching on intersectionality and nuance within Black British conversations.

This minisode closes with why moments like these in reality TV are exactly why Glorified Jist exists, and why representation, especially for Black British (and Caribbean) women, is at the heart of the space being created.

HostJanelle Asha — @JanelleAsha (Instagram & TikTok)

Podcast@GlorifiedJistPod (Instagram & TikTok)

This one is for the yappers!

In Episode 2 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is joined by Events Coordinator for Black Girls Brunch UK and full-time Vibes Minister, Olamatu. They talk how they met, Nella Rose’s recent YouTube rebrand, and the most talked-about internet moments of the week: the Indiyah and Dami cheating scandal.

From internet morality to public call-outs, they unpack why cheating discourse hits differently depending on who’s involved, and how race and gender shape the way stories are told and received online.

The conversation also turns inward, as they discuss experiences with (almost) cheating, how life goals impact attraction, and what is next for the host romantically.

This episode feels like a girls night in.

The Citation

The 5 Most Common Factors That Motivate Women To Cheat—By A Psychologist by Mark Travers - https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/08/03/the-5-most-common-factors-that-motivate-women-to-cheat-by-a-psychologist/

More from Olamatu

@Olamatuu on IG/TT

@BlackGirlsBrunchUK on IG/TT

Keep up with Glorified Jist
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Host
Instagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

If Glorified Jist is the link up, The Voicenote is everything in between. Phone calls. Long voice notes. The thoughts you send when you’re not together but still very much in the loop 👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏾🎧In the first episode, Janelle Asha shares what it’s been like stepping into podcasting, and opens up about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into launching a show, from what she’s enjoying most now to what she’s most excited about going forward.She also briefly touches on the recent Indiyah and Dami discourse, setting the stage for a deeper conversation coming in Episode 2 of Glorified Jist.Think of this episode as a check-in, a reset, and a little peek behind the curtain.Follow Janelle Asha on Instagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha  For episode updates, clips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow @GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram and TikTok.

On the first episode of Glorified Jist, host Janelle Asha is joined by lash tech and aesthetician Maria for a candid conversation about friendship expectations as small business owners and content creators.Together, they unpack the complicated feelings that come with needing online support from friends, navigating perceived lack of engagement, and where they personally sit in the ongoing “monitoring spirits” discourse circulating online.As always, Glorified Jist goes beyond surface-level takes — grounding the conversation in research, internet culture, and real-life experience.The Gist List- Arnell Armon’s take on things she doesn’t want to see in 2026 - https://www.tiktok.com/@arnellarmon/video/7591310361048009997?_r=1&_t=ZN-9329od6tfNOThe Citation - Dealing with Unsupportive Friends and Family as a Content Creator by Creating With Kaya - https://creatingwithkaya.com/dealing-with-unsupportive-friends-and-family/- Your Friends Support You, But They Still Won’t Consume Your Content by Alex Berger - https://virtualwayfarer.com/your-friends-support-you-but-they-still-wont-consume-your-content/GuestBook with Maria:Lashes — @rietteslashlashFacials — @riastouch_For behind-the-scenes clips, episode updates, and more, follow @GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram and TikTok.