It’s quitting season!!! Xanthe’s unpacking all the content commitments she’s choosing to stop continuing (see ya, Saturday Shift!), plus a mixed bag update episode talking about travel plans, Lena Dunham’s memoir, hangover hacks, places we’re loving in Barcelona, and a discussion around community inspired by this post!

Did somebody sayyyy crossover series?! Xanthe and Chelsea have joined forces for this new monthly deep dive into what the actual f*ck is happening on the internet from social platforms, to podcasting, to pop culture. This week, we explore questions like:

•⁠ ⁠Substack: Can you ethically stay? Can you afford to leave?

•⁠ ⁠Alex vs. Alix: is Girl Fight the new Girl Boss? Is new media built to break?

•⁠ ⁠Summer House: The bar is in hell, but are we complicit?

And dig into lots of juicy nuances around online leadership, digital behaviour, and modern philosophy. You’ll leave with clear takeaways to move forward with, as well as a deeper understanding of how these topics are already impacting the conversations you’re leading, online and off.

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As the episode suggests: LAYOVER LORE DROP! Since 2020, we’ve been building what is now known as “Layover" — a real-estate portfolio that has at various times included a villa in Tulum, an apartment in Mexico City, a plot of land in Joshua Tree, an (almost) lake house in Michigan, and a cottage by the sea in Nova Scotia.

The latter just went live on Airbnb this week (link below!) so to celebrate, we’re walking you through our entire timeline and journey in the real-estate investment and short-term rental world, detailing why we got into it all, how our vision has changed over the years, and all of the places we’ve bought, sold, leased, and backed out of ;) along the way.

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Eeeee a cross-over event! Xanthe caught up with Sara between the lines of our London trip, and absolutely GRILLED HER on her long-form content processes. You’ll learn how she maintains three (absolutely fire!) email newsletters, three (!!) substack publications, a blog, a podcast, a pinterest account… and the tea on ALLLL the systems that support her in showing up for ‘em.

We also chat about how to be a good long-distance bestie, and the things we attribute to our ability to stay close even when we live far. A VALUE-PACKED AND VERY FUN EP!

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(And if you missed it, here’s a link to the last time we had Sara on the pod!)

deep down, you probably do know what you want to be posting about — you just don’t think it makes sense strategically and/or assume that people simply won’t give a sh*t. AM I RIGHT? today’s episode kicks off by a major perspective shift AND an approach to try re: sharing your life online, and then we get into discussion around a couple headlines including ↓

• how platforms should be responsible for the spread of disinformation online

• whether we can be legally liable for comments made on the posts we share

plus a freaky phenomenon of increased traffic accidents on major album release dates, the Guinness shortage in Ireland (!!) due to fuel-price blockades, cheap snacks at The Masters, and whatever the f*ck else came up, as usual!

Xanthe’s finally ready to get back on Threads, while Frank deletes it on air! Wtf is up with the online thirst for a villain story (re: Summer House)! Misc. Instagram Stories strategies and an impromptu crash course on them! How to analyze culture without being a hater! Why cigarettes being “in” are a sign of the times in such a major way! Plus the latest influencer x AI nightmare material!

And lots of other random things, per usual!

Xanthe is fresh off the plane from Paris, Frank is deep into his Vinted addiction, and we’re getting into:

+ Our candid take on saving money vs. living life

+ Frank’s burgeoning business idea

+ Living part-time in a city without your partner (foreshadowing)

+ Why brands are setting standards around “takes” culture

+ More drama at Chalamet HQ

+ The Gossip Girl of the Gen Z celebrity scene

And, sign up for Xanthe's Culture Shift newsletter here.

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PS: If you want to sponsor the next episode for just $50 USD, send an email to frank(at)ohsierra(dot)ca!

IT'S ANOTHER MONEY EPISODE FOR YA! Today we’re breaking down our Q1 revenue situation — which, TBH, was looking a little hairy riiiightttt up until…. well, you’ll have to listen to find out.

We also discuss the ethics of using AI as a design tool, why you should book your 2026 travel now if you wanna save some cash, the latest hazing ritual happening at the White House, and DROP A DELICIOUS SOUP RECIPE into the mix, just for good measure. ENJOY.

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And if you need a lil appetizer, check out host Chelsea's free podcast Art of the Ask where she shares all about asking for what you want, from new clients to hefty discounts and more.

WE’RE BAAAACK with a big announcement about the future of the show and a classic roundup of random shit we read about on the internet and the takes you may not have needed but will be SO glad you heard. promise. in today’s lineup:

• Harry Styles album review
• Gen Z James Bond
• Shrimp or enemy?
• Timothée’s opera drama
• The FDA vs. Big Penis

If you like the episode, share it with a friend or to your IG stories! you will be rewarded with our undying admiration, and years good luck.

Xanthe gained almost 2K new followers in January WITHOUT a single trial reel, paid ad, or viral post… and actually spent less time creating content than before. In this episode, she reverse-engineers her strategy step by step to show you exactly how she did it, anddddd goes through all the steps for YOU to create a strategy that yields similar results. Consider this your proof, ONCE AND FOR ALL, that you don’t have to pay to play — in time, money, energy, or ethics — to scale your online platforms!

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