In this episode, Janice, Lauren and Nikki discuss how important it is to set personal boundaries and how saying no can actually be good for your mental health. Turning down invitations is not selfish but rather a form of self-care. Referring to Cara Zamorski’s article, feeling obligated to say yes can lead to burnout and emotional exhaustion. Listen in as they share practical ways to say no politely, especially in social situations and around food. 

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Today's episode dives into the decline and the end of an era for a generation that viewed MTV as a cultural cornerstone.

After 44 years, MTV is dead. Did they do it to themselves? Join us as we dive into what we feel was its demise.

Think of MTV like a favorite local pizza shop that became famous for its secret sauce. Over time, they stopped making pizza and started selling only salads because they were easier to make. Eventually, people stopped going because it wasn't the "pizza shop" they loved anymore.

For what it's worth - Thank you MTV.

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Who is behind the Voice Notes Podcast!? Listen in as we tell you a little bit about us!  Oh, and yes, we know about Nik's mic!     XoXo ~ VN Podcast

In this episode, we dive headfirst into hip hop—focusing on Drake and Kendrick Lamar—with a brief but necessary detour into female rappers, all framed by a broader conversation about cultural shifts in music.

While admitting that a few Drake tracks from 2013–2015 were technically “listenable,” Lauren and Nikki agree they would never willingly spin Drake. At best, he’s tolerated only when featured on someone else’s song.

Things get spicy when Drake’s appearance and overall persona come up, with him being described as “giving dad.” This sparks a playful debate over whether Drake qualifies as a sexy dad. Nikki is firm in her stance that he is not “hot,” citing George Clooney and Chris Hemsworth as the gold standard for attractive fathers while Janice disagrees.

We also unpack a Questlove interview where he discusses the connection between drug use and the evolving sound of music across genres.

We close things out with Ease Dropping—because some conversations you overhear are just… bananas. Are you an ease dropper?

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In this episode, we talk about a celebrity's personal space and the cost of concert tickets - how much would you pay? 

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Today's episode captures a casual conversation between Janice, Lauren and Nikki discussing their evolving tastes in music and lifestyle habits. They reflect on their shift from disliking "twangy" country to appreciating modern country-rock, fueled by a pandemic-era music club and+ artists like Chris Stapleton. The dialogue transitions into personal health updates, specifically regarding the reduction of caffeine and soda intake following medical advice. They also humorously identify "tells"—such as wearing the color pink or using poor grammar—that would signal to one another if they were in trouble. Finally, the group debates the ethics of separating an artist’s personal crimes from their creative work, referencing figures like R. Kelly and Diddy.

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