BTS comeback is here… but why are so many fans feeling frustrated?

In this episode, we’re talking tour dates, presale chaos, light stick drama, modern fandom, and what it all says about being a fan in 2026.

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In this episode, I look back at who I was at 17 and talk about the things my younger self would be proud of, shocked by, and probably confused about at 27.

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Stranger Things ended and fans couldn’t accept it. In this episode, I talk about why I loved the show and unpack the chaos surrounding the Season 5 ending.

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I didn’t set New Year goals this year, I read my birth chart instead. In this episode, I talk about how astrology and AI helped me reflect on who I am, what 2026 might be about for me, and why choosing yourself doesn’t always look loud or dramatic.

Anime hasn’t always been seen as “cool,” but lately it’s everywhere and I finally understand why. In this episode, I talk about why shows like My Hero Academia feel so comforting, how hero stories resonate with so many people, and why this kind of storytelling seems to matter more right now.

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In this episode of Letz Talk Real Talk, Cortney is back after a long break and doing exactly that, venting about the everyday things that have been getting under her skin lately.

From the sudden glamorization of running, rushed relationships, endless subscriptions, nonstop ads, and trends that aren’t so unique anymore… to drivers who straight-up refuse to follow basic traffic rules — this episode turned into exactly what happens when you let your thoughts out loud.

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Seasonal depression hit, and Cortney had to take a step back. In this episode she opens up about the struggle, the guilt of slowing down, and why the usual advice isn’t always enough. Tune in for a real and honest conversation on coping through the season.

In this episode, Cortney breaks down the idea of 'golden years'—what they mean, how nostalgia shapes our memories, and why the past often seems better than it really was. Join the conversation as she explores longing for simpler times, the double-edged sword of nostalgia, and the possibility that we’re creating golden moments without even realizing it.

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In this episode Cortney dives into the art of romanticizing life. What does it mean to rediscover joy in the everyday? Why do we naturally romanticize life as children but struggle to do so as adults? Join Cortney as she explores how to reclaim that childlike magic, savor the present moment, and even romanticize the goals we set for the new year.

In this reflective episode, Cortney looks back on a year full of unexpected moments, personal wins, and valuable lessons. From embracing independence to navigating curveballs, she shares how 2024 shaped her perspective and prepared her for the year ahead.