Julia and Kieran dive into the stressful world of class registration, where Kieran details her "battle-ready" plan of attack, complete with backup classes and "hacking the mainframe," while Julia, despite her Type A personality, prefers to "wing it" and embrace the best unexpected courses. Then, the conversation pivots to an assessment of putting in the "work" (or W E R K / W E R Q) as they discuss the concept of looksmaxxing and the undeniable "hotness" of the Pirates of the Caribbean cast while discussing that spoon size does matter.

It's getting cold outside, which means the annual tradition of cuffing season is officially in full swing. Join Julia and Kieran as they break down the unofficial rules, explore how modern dating has changed the game, and debate the current state of finding a temporary (or maybe even long term) winter partner. Whether you are actively searching for a partner or happily embracing single life, this episode is your essential guide to navigating the seasonal dating landscape.

Julia and Kieran are back to discuss the chaos of Fall Break, a travel disaster in Ireland involving a broken computer and pub dancing, to the phenomenon of Campus Celebrities. Plus, they debate the viral theory that bringing a man homemade banana bread is the romantic equivalent of a forehead kiss and share the most outlandish fantasy football punishments they've ever heard.

Tune in for the first official episode of "That's What They Said", where hosts Julia and Kieran tackle the unfiltered realities of "Wolfpack Welcome Week" at NC State, discussing all the things that aren't in the college brochure. The duo gives honest, practical advice on managing class schedules—including the surprisingly difficult campus walks and the freedom of using the drop-add deadline—before transitioning to a relatable talk on college social life. Listen as they recount a sweltering, sticky-floored experience from their first-ever frat party and advocate for listeners to normalize the choice of staying in.

“That’s What They Said” is a space where we pull back the curtain on the college experience — the myths, the stereotypes and the late-night thoughts.