Off Script with Caitlin Kelley

Today I am joined by the hilarious Bengali-American comedian Usama Siddiquee. The interview starts out with Usama turning the tables on Caitlin and grilling her on her love life and her so-called “Southern drawl.” He then opens up about how he got into comedy instead of going to med school, his parents’ initial aversion to that decision, and the documentary that inspired him to live “inside out”-- AKA for himself and not external validation. We finish up the first section discussing his time on America’s Got Talent, where he made Simon Cowell laugh and offended Heidi Klum. During the Quarter Life Qualms segment, he discusses some of the differences between his 20s and 30s and the unique challenges our generation faces that boomers did not. We finish up with a rapid fire game of 7 Tea Questions. Follow Usama @usamastandsup and his podcast Mango Bae @yourmangobae. Find out more about him and where he’s performing at his website, http://www.usamastandsup.com/. Follow Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and remember to rate, review, subscribe on Apple Podcasts and to share this episode with a friend!

TW: Eating Disorders

Today I am joined by author and Her Campus Deputy Editor Iman Hariri-Kia. Iman discusses how she transitioned from singing and songwriting into working as a writer and editor for a slew of amazing publications, including Teen Vogue, Bustle, Elite Daily, Man Repeller, and now Her Campus. We start out the conversation discussing her time writing and working in the Sex and Relationship space, and how her commitment to writing openly and vulnerably overrode any fears she had about disclosing information on her former sexual experiences. Iman also writes openly about mental health and relays how some of these articles, while initially difficult for her Iranian-American family, ended up opening up conversations that otherwise would never have existed. This episode delves into a lot, but some other topics include the political nature of hair, especially for women of color; how what you do should not define who you are; the dangers of fit and diet teas and how they contribute to disordered eating; and the importance of youth culture and why Gen Zs inspire Iman and her writing. This episode is extremely insightful and satisfying, as Iman is equally eloquent in her speaking as she is in her writing. Follow Iman @imanharirikia and get in touch with her through her website https://www.imanharirikia.com/. Pre-order her novel A Hundred Other Girls with this link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-hundred-other-girls-iman-hariri-kia/1139625147. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe through Apple Podcasts and to share the episodes you love with a friend! Follow Caitlin and the pod @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod.

Happy season 2 everyone! Today I am joined by British Vogue resident astrologer Alice Bell. Together, we break down some of the basics of astrology and answer listener questions on things like the sun/moon/rising signs' significance, what houses vs. planets are, and more. Alice talks about how astrology shifted her path in life and how it, in her words, "worked better than therapy." We move on to talk about the Saturn Return and its effect on us in our later 20s and she relays how it could be considered a version of a "quarter life qualm" or crisis. Finally, we finish up with a quick game of Myth Busters, where Alice either busts or confirms the truth of widespread assumptions about astrology. Follow Alice @stalkalice on Instagram, book a chart reading on her website https://stalkalice.com/, and listen to her cohost the "Astrology and You" podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and please share the episode with a friend. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! 

*This is an announcement, not a full episode!* After some careful consideration, we have decided to split the podcast into seasons and will be returning in the Spring! In the meantime, we are so grateful for the listeners and the amazing guests we've had on in the 30 episodes for the first season of the show! Please continue to subscribe to the show and to follow Caitlin and the podcast on Instagram @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod. Any feedback of things you want more or less of in the next season is so appreciated, just shoot us a DM! We love you and can't wait for an amazing season 2 come spring of 2021. 

Today I am joined by writer, podcaster, and recording artist Case Kenny of "New Mindset, Who Dis?" Case discusses how he started his incredibly successful podcast and why he decided to get into mindfulness techniques, and later on, apply those to dating. We start out by discussing who he was prior to these ventures, then get into a range of dating topics, including how to make single your superpower, why f*ckboys act the way they do, the importance of having a "why" for dating, and some of the ways we can get tripped up along the way. Next we get into quarter life qualms questions, where Case advises us all on how to achieve his level of groundedness, and then play a quick game where Case gives his take on dating clichés. Follow Case @case.kenny and listen to "New Mindset, Who Dis?" and his work using this link: https://linktr.ee/casekenny. And please, as always, remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about this podcast! 

In today's episode I am joined by the brilliant, bubbly, and wise Paige Cole. Paige was featured and even came out as bi-sexual on season 8 of MTV's "Are You the One"-- the first ever season to feature an entirely queer cast. In the first half of our discussion, Paige and I get silly, drinking chardonnay and discussing all the risque topics, ranging from her new strap-on to our thoughts on female masturbation. In the second half, we get deeper and more focused in discussing Paige's recent breakup with one of the show's costars (TRIGGER WARNING: abuse and suicidal thoughts discussed). We talk emotional abuse, relationship toxicity, co-dependency, reactive abuse, and healing after a traumatic relationship and breakup. We end the episode with a new segment called "fans who f*ck" where we answer all the lovely fan and listener questions we got for our girl Paige. Thank you as always for listening and please remember to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the podcast! Follow Paige on Instagram @paige_cole and watch AYTO S8. Follow me on @ckny1213 and the podcast @wtfsuppod. SIGN UP and get 1 week free and 30% off your first month of The Line by Katie Mullen using code "wtfsup" https://sutrapro.com/katiemullen. 

In today's mini episode, I take a step back and do a little solo episode reflecting on the podcast, my health, and the new year. I discuss how my long haulers corona symptoms have been more of an uphill battle than I sometimes want to admit to others or even myself. I also take a moment to examine personally feeling overwhelmed in the past week or so and struggling with my trust in the universe. After talking with an upcoming guest, I realized one of the strong roots of it: this pandemic has forced us to conflate the personal with the political. So how can we make sure that the two are remaining separate and keep our mental health prioritized in these unprecedented times? I also talk a little about the Armie Hammer texts because... damn. Look out for a new episode guide on Instagram, provide any and all feedback, listen to old episodes, and get ready for new ones. Then, as always, rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend. Happy listening and happy new year! We got this. 

Today on the first episode of the *new year* I have the pleasure of being joined by Betches Media writer, "Mention It All" Podcast Co-Host, and @bravobybetches creator Dylan Hafer. Dylan and I obviously mention it all-- that being all thing Bravo, from Housewives, to Summer House, to his craziest interview stories. However, Dylan also opens up about personal matters, such as struggling to find his path after college and navigating a long-distance relationship upon moving to a new city. We finish up with a new game called "Bravo Bravo Bravo," where I basically ask him every Bravo question I've been dying to since the creation of his @bravobybetches account. Don't miss out on this super fun episode and follow Dylan @dylanhafer and @bravobybetches and listen to him co-host the "Mention It All" podcast. Follow me @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and DON'T FORGET to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the podcast. Happy 2021 everyone! 

Happy New Years Eve friends and listeners! Today I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the hilarious TikTok star Louis Levanti. Louis and I connected when I saw his hilarious post on TikTok re: annoying things that he hates that may or may not make you a serial killer (milk drinkers, we're looking at you). Together we discuss Louis' new lease on confidence, soccer and other sports (believe it or not), body standards/ideals for men and women alike, crossing the line in comedy, reality competition shows, and so much more. Louis is one of my favorite guests and this episode is such an easy, fun listen-- be sure not to miss out! Follow Louis on all platforms @louislevanti to get all his unpopular opinions and follow me @ckny1213 and at @wtfsuppod. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend about the pod and/or this *iconic* episode. 

Today's episode is a wild ride with my lovely sponsors, healthcare professionals, and founders of the innovative double-dating app Fourplay: Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs (AKA Jessica). Danielle and Julie have been best friends since their time at Penn State for undergrad and developed the app after having wild success from making a joint dating profile. From then on, they realized the perks of dating in pairs rather than one on one; safety, reduced awkardness/judgment/pressure, and more fun, to name a few. We also get into absurd tangents such as discussing Julie's alter-ego and my awkward misnomer for her, Jessica, singing and podcast jingles, why we stan Fauci (Fauci that), newborn baby problems, and so much more. Later in the podcast we go deeper and discuss eating disorders and the extremely special friendship that jump-started this app. Both naughty and nice, this is a perfect holiday episode and we hope you are cozy and happy listening this holiday evening. Find Fourplay @fourplaysocial on Instagram and download the app at the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about Fourplay and see more amazing press at their website https://www.fourplaysocial.com/. Finally, DM Caitlin to make a joint profile @ckny1213 and follow, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast @wtfsuppod.