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Getting on Our Nerves... The Common Tangent

58 min · 16. apr. 2026
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Welcome back to the table. Is there a specific sound, habit, or inconvenience that instantly makes your eye twitch? In Episode 6, Solskynn takes the host seat alongside RJ and Anikailani to break down the beautiful, aggravating world of Pet Peeves. We aren't just complaining today; we are drawing a hard line to figure out the actual difference between a passing "minor annoyance" and a true, deeply rooted "pet peeve." We are putting our biggest gripes on the table to see whose are justified and whose are just entirely unhinged. After we air our grievances, we dive back into our signature chaos: Ani’s Fae Forecast — What do the cards and the cosmos reveal about our patience this week? RJ’s Guess the Press — Headlines so bizarre they’ll make you question reality. (Did you guess the answer before the hosts last episode? Here is the link from one of the stories we covered for review: Cheeto Pokémon Charizard [https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/us/cheeto-pokemon-charizard-sale-intl-hnk]) Sol’s The Bright Side — Bringing us back to center with hope, perspective, and a reminder of the light. We want to hear YOUR journey. What is your ultimate pet peeve that you will defend to the grave? Share it with the circle in the comments or on the Spotify poll. Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] If you enjoyed the episode, help us grow the circle: Give us 5 stars if we earned it Leave a review Comment and join the discussion Where to listen: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix. X: @CommonTangent [https://x.com/CommonTangent] TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent] Three lives, one line. We’ll meet you on the next tangent.

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The Season 1 Live Finale!... The Common Tangent

We made it to double digits! Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of The Common Tangent. We ripped the safety net off and recorded this episode completely LIVE on Twitch. A massive thank you to everyone who hung out with us in the chat—you made this milestone incredibly special, and we couldn't havebuilt this circle without you. The Main Tangent: Leaving the Rage in the Rearview Before we officially go on break, RJ, Solskynn, and Anikailani tackle the absolute madness of modern driving. From the frustration of the daily commute to the helpless feeling of navigating the chaos from the passenger seat, the table unpacks the wild world of road rage. We share our own strategies for cooling down, shifting our perspective, and safely handling the heat on the highway. Segment Overview:       📰 RJ’s Guess the Press — RJ brings a notoriously messy and absurd batch of headlines to the table. Can Sol and Ani sniff out the real story from the completely fabricated fake news? Plus, we discuss some Olympics!✨ Ani’s Fae Forecast — Using the beautifully eerie Mother Mort's Carnival 1897 Oracle Deck, Ani pulls the perfect reading for our season finale. Tune in for some much-needed guidance on setting boundaries, embracing new beginnings, and learning when to stop bending over backward for others.Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: ⁠Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] ☀️ Sol’s The Bright Side — Sol closes out the season bybringing us back to center with an uplifting, heartwarming story designed to restore your faith in humanity and send you into the summer with a smile. 🚨Summer Plans & Giveaway 🚨 We are stepping away for the summer to recharge, get creative, and prioritize our physical and mental health. We hope every single one of you takes time to breathe and do exactly the same. But we aren't leaving you completely! Keep your alertson because we will be randomly dropping Common Tangent Coffee Breaks—short, bite-sized check-ins to share life updates and talk about how we are taking care ofourselves this summer. Want to win free stuff? Every time you leave a comment on one of those Coffee Breakepisodes right here on Spotify, you will automatically be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Before we go: Make sure you hit that follow button and turn on notifications so you don't miss our summer drops. If you need some cozy chaos while we are away, dive back into the Season 1 archive and catch up on any episodes you might havemissed. Where to follow us:      Twitch: twitch.tv/thecommontangent  [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent]X (Twitter): @CommonTangent   [https://www.x.com/@CommonTangent]TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent] Three lives, one line. Have a safe and happy summer, and we will meet you on the next tangent this Fall for Season 2!

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episode Finding Your Comfy Cozy Core... The Common Tangent artwork

Finding Your Comfy Cozy Core... The Common Tangent

Welcome back to the table. If the world outside is getting too loud, where do you go to find your peace? In Episode 9, the circle slows things down to explore the warm, comforting world of "Cozy Core". RJ, Anikailani, and Solskynn break down exactly what makes a space, a memory, or an activity feel safe, relaxing, and good for the soul. Whether it is the nostalgia of childhood, rainy days, comfort video games, warm drinks, or those oddly specific little routines that make life feel a little softer, we are diving into all of it to find our ultimate comfort zones. 🚨 SEASON 1 FINALE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We are taking the table LIVE! On June 8th at 7 PM Central, we will be recording Episode 10—our Season 1 Finale—live on Twitch. We'd absolutely love to celebrate the end of the season with all of you live in chat. After that, we are taking a summer break to recharge, reset, and come back even better for Season 2 this fall. Head over to twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent⁠] and turn on your alerts so you don't miss the live finale! After we get cozy, we dive into our signature segments: ✨ Ani’s Fae Forecast — Ani consults the cards to bring us this week's spiritual guidance and energy reading. Tune in to hear what the universe is telling us and how to navigate the upcoming week's energy! 📰 RJ’s Guess the Press — RJ brings a fresh batch of wild, unbelievable headlines to the table. Can Sol and Ani separate the real-world absurdity from the completely fabricated fake news? ☀️ Sol’s The Bright Side — Sol wraps up the episode with another heartwarming, uplifting story designed to restore your faith in humanity and bring you back to center. We want to hear YOUR journey. What is your ultimate "Cozy Core" item or routine? Let us know down in the comments! Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] If you enjoyed the episode, help us grow the circle: ⭐ Give us 5 stars if we earned it 📝 Leave a review 💬 Comment and join the discussion Where to listen: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix. X: @CommonTangent [https://www.x.com/@CommonTangent] TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent] Twitch: twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent]

28. maj 20261 h 5 min
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Mandela Effect Madness... The Common Tangent

Welcome back to the table. Have you ever been absolutely certain of a memory, only to find out you were completely wrong? In Episode 8, Anikailani takes the host seat alongside RJ and Solskynn to drag us down the rabbit hole of The Mandela Effect. We are putting our collective memories to the test to figure out where fact ends and fiction begins. From the spelling of the Berenstain Bears and the missing Fruit of the Loom cornucopia, to Pikachu's tail and the actual facts behind the Lindbergh baby case. Are our brains just naturally glitching, or did we all slide into a parallel universe somewhere along the way? 🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We are taking the table LIVE! On June 8th at 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern, we will be recording our milestone 10th episode live on Twitch with all our listeners and fans for the very first time. Head over to https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent] right now and drop a follow so you don't miss it. We will also be announcing our special giveaway during the stream! After we question our reality, we dive back into our signature chaos: ✨ Ani’s Fae Forecast — Ani pulls the ...... card from the Mystical Shaman Oracle. Tune in to hear the story📰 RJ’s Guess the Press — RJ brings us headlines. Can Sol and Ani spot the real-life treasure hunt?☀️ Sol’s The Bright Side — Sol shares a beautiful story. We want to hear YOUR journey. Which Mandela Effect completely breaks your brain? Share it with the circle in the comments or vote on the Spotify poll. Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] If you enjoyed the episode, help us grow the circle: ⭐ Give us 5 stars if we earned it 📝 Leave a review 💬 Comment and join the discussion Where to listen: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix. X: @CommonTangent [https://www.x.com/@CommonTangent] TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent] Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent] Three lives, one line. We’ll meet you on the next tangent.

14. maj 202651 min
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Do you play with the Timeline?... The Common Tangent

Welcome back to the table. If you were handed a time machine today, would you use it to edit your past, or would you be too afraid of the Butterfly Effect? In lucky Episode 7, RJ, Solskynn, and Anikailani pull up their chairs to fire up the DeLorean and wander headfirst into the heavy world of Regrets and Do-Overs. We lay our biggest "Ctrl+Z" moments on the table. Sol reflects on the turbulent moments of navigating early motherhood and divorce. Ani shares a deeply moving story about reconnecting with their niece and realizing the heavy weight of being absent during her earlier years. We also discuss the messy reality of how our biggest mistakes are often the exact things that built our current resilience. 🚨 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We are taking the table LIVE! On June 8th at 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern, we will be recording our milestone 10th episode live on Twitch for the very first time. Head over to twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent ]right now and drop a follow so you don't miss it. We will also be announcing a special giveaway during the stream! After we park the time machine, we dive back into our signature chaos: ✨ Ani’s Fae Forecast — Ani pulls the "Flow, the Medicine" card from the Mystical Shaman Oracle, reminding us to stop pushing against the river and trust the natural current of our destiny.📰 RJ’s Guess the Press — Headlines so bizarre they’ll make you question reality, from NASA denying they run a child slave colony on Mars to a special Mother's Day pop-culture mom trivia game.☀️ Sol’s The Bright Side — Bringing us back to center with a beautiful story about construction workers who built a daily, heartwarming connection with a 4-year-old girl waiting for a heart transplant across the street. We want to hear YOUR journey. Drop down into the comments and tell us: If you had the chance, would you actually change something in your past and risk the butterfly effect? Or, out of pure curiosity, would you rather take a peek into your future?. Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] If you enjoyed the episode, help us grow the circle: ⭐ Give us 5 stars if we earned it 📝 Leave a review 💬 Comment and join the discussion Where to listen: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix. X: @CommonTangent [https://www.x.com/@CommonTangent] TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent]Twitch: twitch.tv/thecommontangent [https://www.twitch.tv/thecommontangent]

30. apr. 20261 h 0 min
episode Getting on Our Nerves... The Common Tangent artwork

Getting on Our Nerves... The Common Tangent

Welcome back to the table. Is there a specific sound, habit, or inconvenience that instantly makes your eye twitch? In Episode 6, Solskynn takes the host seat alongside RJ and Anikailani to break down the beautiful, aggravating world of Pet Peeves. We aren't just complaining today; we are drawing a hard line to figure out the actual difference between a passing "minor annoyance" and a true, deeply rooted "pet peeve." We are putting our biggest gripes on the table to see whose are justified and whose are just entirely unhinged. After we air our grievances, we dive back into our signature chaos: Ani’s Fae Forecast — What do the cards and the cosmos reveal about our patience this week? RJ’s Guess the Press — Headlines so bizarre they’ll make you question reality. (Did you guess the answer before the hosts last episode? Here is the link from one of the stories we covered for review: Cheeto Pokémon Charizard [https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/us/cheeto-pokemon-charizard-sale-intl-hnk]) Sol’s The Bright Side — Bringing us back to center with hope, perspective, and a reminder of the light. We want to hear YOUR journey. What is your ultimate pet peeve that you will defend to the grave? Share it with the circle in the comments or on the Spotify poll. Submit questions for the Fae Forecast: Click Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1djN3DS8yvdCPCLCqczKnjXKU_p6r3REpCMA5aJqerN3kOA/viewform] If you enjoyed the episode, help us grow the circle: Give us 5 stars if we earned it Leave a review Comment and join the discussion Where to listen: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you get your podcast fix. X: @CommonTangent [https://x.com/CommonTangent] TikTok: @TheCommonTangent [https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCommonTangent] Three lives, one line. We’ll meet you on the next tangent.

16. apr. 202658 min