Velvet Vices

For their 10th episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss various topics, including Twitter's reaction to the events that took place at Donald Trump's rally as well as Twitter's reaction to crises as a whole. They share their favorite moments and lyrics from CupcakKe's new album and discuss the critical reviews of Katy Perry's song. Taylor and Jackson further discuss various topics such as rumors and news about celebrities like Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, and the Osbourne family, dating app anecdotes, and a movie recommendation. They share their thoughts on new music releases, including the new Clairo album, and revisit "Brat" and the remix with Charlie XCX and Lorde. (Bonus content at the end)

In this episode, Taylor and Jackson discuss their impressions of Katy Perry's Instagram live stream and then delve into the topic of romanticizing everyday activities. They explore the idea of finding beauty and appreciation in mundane tasks, surrounding oneself with aesthetically pleasing objects, and using escapism as a form of self-care. They also touch on the concept of revision manifestation and they discuss their past experiences with fad diets, their dislike for the lottery, and their love for casinos. The conversation then shifts to their thoughts on viral social media moments, such as Hawk Tuah. They end this episode by teasing some upcoming podcast episodes and continuing their song of the week, this week's being "Linger" by The Cranberries.

In this episode, Jackson and Taylor discuss the book and movie Eileen, cigarette YouTuber Connie Ramos, the topic of absinthe, and more. They compare the Eileen book and movie, delve into the characters, and explore the themes and aesthetics of the story. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting Ottessa Moshfegh's unique style to the screen. They discuss their fascination with absinthe and its role in art and pop culture. The conversation delves into the history, cultural significance, and personal experiences with absinthe, exploring its origins, prohibition, rituals, and impact on art and creativity. They finally touch on the influence of Joni Mitchell's music and their desire for a collaboration between Lana Del Rey and Joni Mitchell.

Jackson and Taylor discuss their common fear of developing schizophrenia and the early warning signs. They share a personal story of a night when Taylor thought she was going into psychosis. It turns out that her symptoms were caused by serotonin syndrome from medication. They also talk about their friendship and how they met in college. They discuss their first meeting in freshman year and their shared class. They also talk about their love for Indian food and how they romanticize their vices. They reflect on their long-distance friendship and the importance of staying connected. The conversation is filled with inside jokes and references to pop culture. In this final part of the conversation, Taylor and Jackson discuss various topics including their excitement to meet each other, their use of the Find My Friends app, their love for voice memos, their plans for the podcast, their favorite songs and albums, and their thoughts on Glee. They also express their desire to have Amberlynn Reid on the podcast.