Julia and Kieran kick off this episode of That’s What They Said with a vibrant rebrand and a relatable look at the chaos of morning routines and the first day of classes. The duo shares a series of humorous personal updates, covering everything from Julia’s conversations with her wooden lobster to their experiences with scam texts, color-coded calculus notes, and the trials of returning to dating apps.

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In this episode of That’s What They Said, Julia reflects on her past relationships and shares her latest rotation of vocal stims and catchphrases. Meanwhile, Kieran discusses her New Year’s resolution to master homemade butter and reveals her surprisingly intense, irrational fear of potato roots.

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Kieran and Julia dive into the very real stress of finals week by detailing their own packed exam schedules and major projects . Before the main topic, they share their High, Low, and Buffalo from the week, covering everything from family Thanksgiving and youth group successes to VIP football game experiences. They wrap up by trading their most memorable exam "horror stories" and offering advice on how to survive the semester's biggest academic challenge.

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Before you brave the battlefield of family dinner, hosts Julia and Kieran deliver a humorous but essential survival guide on setting boundaries and navigating those impossibly difficult holiday conversations—so you can enjoy turkey and butter beans in peace.

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Kieran and Julia spill the tea on "The Drama," the persistent and often intense conflict found in college life, but not before covering a chaotic weekend of camping and a work conference in their "high, low, buffalo" segment. The hosts compare petty high school squabbles to the heavier weight of college drama, where friendships are a conscious choice and conflict has a bigger effect. They share their thoughts on why clear communication is essential for navigating these disputes and why college drama can sometimes feel worse than high school.

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In this candid episode, Julia and Kieran get real about the mental health challenges of college, sharing deeply personal stories about roommate issues, academic stress, and feeling isolated. They offer their unscripted tips for coping with college anxiety and even include a hilarious Halloweekend recap. The conversation takes a joyful and empowering turn as they also share their personal journeys of learning to love and embrace their curvy bodies.

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This episode of That's What They Said welcomes special guest Frank to discuss the highly anticipated "Super Mega Ultra Halloweekend," which Julia and Kieran identify as the biggest party weekend of the college year. The hosts and Frank detail their intricate, multi-night plans for the weekend, including trips to Chapel Hill and their three planned costumes, such as a DIY mermaid, Jack Sparrow, and Chloe from Pitch Perfect.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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