Episode 21: Beyond The Cosplay

Episode 21: Beyond The Cosplay

What happens when something that once made you feel magical stops feeling like home?In this episode, Steggy (Stephany) talks about her relationship with cosplay. The creativity, confidence, friendships, identity, and internet /social media version of herself that came with it - and what it feels like to step away from something that shaped her for years. Is it really about costumes...or is it actually about evolution, burnout, changing passions, and learning how to let go of versions of yourself with love instead of guilt?

Episode 20: Friendships and Fall Outs Part 2

Steggy and Mal dive further into friendship dynamics, including the question: what the HECK do male friendships look like?! Which leads us into toxic masculinity - which we'll be discussing way more in depth on another episode!

Episode 19: Friendships and Fallouts

In this episode, we’re diving into the grief of losing a friend and the emotional weight that doesn’t always get acknowledged. From wondering what you did wrong to realizing how much of yourself you gave, we unpack WHY these endings can feel so uniquely painful.We also explore the different ways men and women experience friendships and why emotional vulnerability can feel easier in some spaces than others, and how societal expectations (like, toxic masculinity) shape the way we connect and communicate.We also share your responses on friendship dynamics, “girl friendships” vs. “guy friendships,” and whether people feel truly seen and supported in their relationships.This is part 1 of 2 - so tune in for the next episode!

Episode 18: AOL and Algorithms Part 2

Listen to part 2 of Christopher Gutierrez walking us through dating throughout the decades and even gives men dating today some advice!

Episode 17: AOL and Algorithms

From AOL chatrooms to dating apps, we’re diving into how love has evolved across the decades. Joined by author Christopher Gutierrez, we explore ghosting, swipe culture, and what we might’ve lost (or gained) along the wayBe sure to follow Christopher at @deadxstop AND check out the Catcade in Chicago! https://www.thecatcade.org/