This episode is mostly just me kind of in my feels, talking about my definition of a hero. It's September 11th, today, and really I feel there's no better day to talk about heroes than this one. Think about who your heroes are, let them know, and maybe even brag on them a little today. And remember how lucky we are to know such people and to have witnessed such sacrifice. instagram: @ivebeenthinking Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all this book is incredible. I'm a history/politics/anthropology nerd, but literally if you're even vaguely interested in any of those things OR if you just wanna know why the world is the way it is, this is your book. In this episode, I touch on three of the regions discussed in the book- the Mid East, Africa and Latin America- to give you just a hint of what you'll be learning about in this book. It's so good. ALSO I mispronounce Triple Entente, I know, but I didn't realize it until I was editing. YOLOinstagram: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wanted to give y'all a sample of what you would get as a patreon member- high quality EXTRA content!!! For your true crime fix- I'm telling you all about one of my number one true crime cases that I NEED to be solved- Jacques and Jane Doe in Sumter, South Carolina. this case is something I think about almost every day, no joke. Listen to hear why it has affected me so much and how it changed my every day life. I talk about the case itself in a very high level summary, so I highly recommend you to look into other podcasts or resources for detail.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

my pal "AshBen" suggested this topic, and I'm sooo grateful because it was incredibly fun. This week we dive into some of the most popular cocktails and why they're named what they are! From potential connections to Winston Churchill's famous party thrower momma, to running out of gin, to drinking on the job- there are a lot of different explanations for why we have these names to order with! So fun. Definitely listen. Also, sorry for some weird sound quality idk what's going on there. insta: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

so times are tough. facebook is annoying. your cousins are stupid. I get it, mine too. Listen to this ep, though- I make a pretty strong argument as to why you SHOULD NOT delete all of those people immediately from your media and personal social circles. obvi the choice is yours though. :) instagram: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

most people have read Lord of the Flies in their lifetime. Somehow I haven't, but that's irrelevant. Today's episode is about the real life instance of six boys, a shipwreck and a deserted island. They don't just survive that fifteen months they're lost at sea, though- they thrive. Listen to me talk about them here, and definitely go check out the articles about them (the Guardian has one that's my personal fave) for more in-depth detail. instagram: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's book club is thematically relevant because it's August and the book is ....Light is August. It's ALSO thematically relevant because we discuss racial identity, isolation and personal responsibility, though. Definitely give this ep a go whether you've read one of Faulkner's best books or not, and let us know what you think!instagram: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, so today I share with you guys about MY personal mental health experience and coping mechanisms that work for me. I think this topic needs to be normalized, so I'm being pretty vulnerable with what I've gone through. Thanks for listening friends!IG: @ivebeenthinkingpod  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Triple A coming in hot for lucky number 13. In celebration of my 25th birthday this weekend, Allison is hosting and Adam is providing commentary. Get to know your regular host, Alanna Grayce, a little better and laugh along with us as we just goof off and have fun. Definitely one of my favorite episodes so far!!! It's a little longer than usual but I think it's worth it. :)instagram: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all, I lovvvvve clothes. I love them. BUT, have you ever stopped to wonder how the clothing you wear effects the environment/the people of earth? In this episode we discuss the implications of the fashion industry, the nuances of buying vintage that make it less ethical than it seems, and make a suggestion or two for how to make a difference. follow us on insta: @ivebeenthinkingpod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ivebeenthinkingpod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices