Original Experience

Oh hi! We’re changing our attitudes, watching hockey players kiss, and discussing other pop culture happenings.

This episode is dedicated to my friends and family. Thank you for not letting me give this up.

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Songs mentioned:

Satisfied-Family Company & Jonah Smith

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Oh hi! Happy 2026, team! This week Kelsey talks about everything she absolutely loved in 2025.

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Oh hi! A new episode is here. Kelsey reflects on watching The West Wing through 2025 eyes and why its themes still feel painfully relevant. She also shares the podcast’s Wrapped numbers, what they mean to her, and the music that defined her 2024. Yes. It’s Taylor Swift.

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Songs of the Week:

I’m on Fire- Bruce Springsteen

Couldn’t be Happier-Wicked Soundtrack

Wild Horses- The Rolling Stones

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Oh hi! Season Four is finally here. Hot on the heels of her Spartanburg Little Theatre debut, Kelsey has returned! In this season opener, Kelsey talks about her experience coming out of acting retirement, her hair, and those damn Murdaughs.

Sound gets a little funky here and there, so I appreciate your patience!

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Songs Kelsey Mentions:

Fate of Ophelia-Taylor Swift

Eldest Daughter-Taylor Swift

Wi$h List- Taylor Swift

The Life of a Showgirl-Taylor Swift

Let Alone the One You Love-Olivia Dean

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Oh hi! Happy Season Three Finale! Ashley is back but this time, she’s the one asking questions.

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Songs Kelsey and Ashley Mention:

Mess-Lil Wayne

Long Story Short-Taylor Swift

Clean-Taylor Swift

Fine Line-Harry Styles

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Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about the dumb blonde joke.

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Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about propaganda she isn’t falling for.

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Songs mentioned this week:

Savannah-Michael Marcagi

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Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses grief, the Tony awards, and Taylor Swift.

This episode is dedicated to Nick “Neko Smoke” Hayward.

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Songs Mentioned This Week:

The World Was Wide Enough- Hamilton

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Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses the movie “Sinners”. Spoiler alert: she loves it. Obviously spoiler warning for the movie too. Go see it!

New Yorker profile on Ryan Coogler:

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Songs Mentioned:

I Lied to You- Miles Caton

Last Time (I Seen the Sun)- Alice Smith and Miles Caton

Smokestack Twins- Ludwig Göransson

Mound Bayou/Proper Black Folks- Ludwig Göransson Ft. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

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Oh hi! This week Kelsey has a pop culture round up and then lets the friends of the pod into what she’s thinking.

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