EP 21: For the Love of Instagram Captions and Icks

EP 21: For the Love of Instagram Captions and Icks

This week on the podcast, Sebastian and Steph cover a little bit of everything — from the shows, to the unspoken craft of writing the perfect Instagram caption, to the trips they’ve got on the horizon. Then, they dive into the internet storm surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s new Levi’s campaign — breaking down what happened, why it’s caused such a reaction, and how the online discourse has spiraled. To close things out, Steph opens up about her ultimate list of “icks” — those oddly specific things that instantly kill the vibe — and Sebastian gets a few surprises along the way. Expect laughs, hot takes, and maybe a little too much honesty. Keep up with us: Sebastian Fechner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/ [https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/] Stephanie Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/] Catch Sebastian’s sports podcast, Second String Experts, also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ]   Timestamps: (00:00): Apartment Hunting Adventures (04:23): Miscommunication and Humor (11:53): Aperol Spritz Day (15:39): Lollapalooza (19:17): Stick (21:05): Ted Lasso (22:12): August (23:47): The Art of Instagram Captions (27:24): Navigating Social Media Expectations (30:52): California Dreaming (36:16): Planning Future Trips (39:00): The Controversy of Sydney Sweeney (42:08): The Ethics of Online Content Creation (46:00): Housing Market Realities (49:50): David Dobrik Friend's Career (53:27): Skincare and Self-Care Routines (56:11): Icks

EP 20: For the Love of Your Perfect Day and Apartment Hunting

This week’s episode, Steph opens up about a rough few days in NYC and the harsh realities (and price tags) of trying to move comfortably in the city. She and Sebastian then dive into Harry Styles’ surprise new product launch—was anyone expecting that? Steph channels her inner Woj with some early celebrity scoop: Tate McRae and The Kid LAROI are officially over… but of course, she already knew. They also get into the chaos of celebrity dating rumors and unpack the emotionally confusing talking stage—why is it so hard? Then they try to settle the debate once and for all: what is the official song of the summer? To wrap it all up, they each describe their version of a perfect day, followed by their current weekly obsessions. Keep up with us: Sebastian Fechner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/ [https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/] Stephanie Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/] Catch Sebastian’s sports podcast, Second String Experts, also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ]   Timestamps: (00:00): Weather Woes and Apartment Hunting (06:52): Concert Experiences and Celebrity Sightings (12:00): Friendship Dynamics and Coworkers (20:00): Pop Culture and TV Show Rants (25:00): Harry Styles Unexpected Product Launch (26:43): Tate McRae and Kid Laroi (30:00): The Naked Gun and Liam Neeson (31:10): Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas  (33:14): The Complexity of Talking Talking to Someone (39:45): The Search for the Song of the Summer (44:05): Shopping for the Ideal Life + The Fitting Room Experience (49:33): Crafting the Perfect Day (55:25): Dream Days: A Contrast of Lifestyles (01:01:51): Weekly Obsessions

EP 19: For the Love of Shooting Your Shot and Snapchat Quick Add

This week on the podcast, Sebastian and Steph dive into navigating hate comments and the fine line between friendships and relationships. They unpack social media dynamics, including whether “quick-adding” someone on Snapchat is bold or just plain weird. They explore the best ways to approach someone you're into—and the ultimate compliment to give (confidence is key). The conversation flows into lighter topics like interacting with your favorite influencers, a local car meetup, and even a bit about space exploration. They wrap things up with their weekly obsessions and a thoughtful reminder: learning to enjoy your own company is powerful. Being alone isn’t the same as being lonely. Keep up with us: Sebastian Fechner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/ [https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/] Stephanie Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/] Catch Sebastian’s sports podcast, Second String Experts, also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ]   Timestamps: (00:00): Train Beers and Thursday Vibes (01:04): Superman Movie Review (02:18): I Know What You Did Last Summer Discussion (07:56): Navigating Hate Comments Online (13:13): Storytelling Styles (16:49): Social Media Dynamics and Friendships (18:17): Navigating Friendships After Breakups (21:41): Honesty in Relationships and Friendships (24:18): Quick Adding on Snapchat (29:30): Approaching Someone: The Best Strategies (34:45): Confidence and Attraction (38:17): Dating Stories and Unexpected Encounters (43:28): I Like your Vibe (45:22): Cold Approach (50:22): Music and Cultural Reflections (54:20): Car Meet up (55:18): Engaging with Influencers (56:26): Jake Shane Podcast (57:55): Space Exploration (59:35): The Movie Experience: Discussion and Analysis (01:00:53): Weekly Obsession: Letterboxd (01:03:38): Weekly Obsession: Embracing Solo Experiences

EP 18: For the Love of The Hot and Crazy Scale

On this week’s episode, Sebastian and Steph dive into their upcoming travel plans before exposing Steph for not fully watching the podcast’s TikTok clips (fake fan energy?). They briefly touch on Justin Bieber’s new album, then spiral into a long, hilarious discussion about dating dynamics and the infamous hot-crazy scale. The duo debates social media preferences in relationships—what’s the ideal followers-to-following ratio? Plus, they address a bold comment from a listener about Sabrina Carpenter that cannot go ignored. Along the way, Sebastian calls out Steph’s unshakable confidence… even when she’s completely wrong. They also discover their sleep habits have mysteriously swapped before wrapping things up with their weekly obsessions. It’s messy, funny, and full of unsolicited opinions—just how we like it. Keep up with us: Sebastian Fechner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/ [https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/] Stephanie Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/] Catch Sebastian’s sports podcast, Second String Experts, also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ]   Timestamps: (00:00): Intro + Weather Woes (05:55): Travel Tales and City Comparisons (18:59): Celebrity Crushes and Pop Culture References (20:00): Coldplay Concert Controversy (24:35): Exposed Steph for not watching our clips (25:36): Justin Bieber's New Album Discussion (29:30): Music Preferences and Hot Takes (33:14): Dating Dynamics and the Hot Crazy Scale (38:00): Social Media Dynamics in Dating (41:38): The Ideal Man: Social Media Presence (48:27): Sabrina Carpenter: Overrated?  (51:09): The Odyssey Tickets on Sale (52:03): Steph = Too Confident  (53:10): Pete Davidson Pregnant (54:54): Sleep Patterns (56:44): TikTok Hubslife (01:01:04): Weekly Obsessions: The Summer I Turned Pretty (01:08:18): Weekly Obsessions: New York vs. California

EP 17: For the Love of SWAG and Baby Names

On this week’s episode, Sebastian and Steph dive into the news of Justin Bieber’s sudden album drop. While they haven’t listened yet, a full review is coming soon. The duo explores their shared love for celebrities—though let’s be honest, Steph might love them just a bit more. Is Tate McRae single? We need answers. Steph shares a hilarious story about a recent dining experience, and the two chat about Timothée Chalamet getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame… and shaving his head? Things get personal as they each reveal baby names they’d consider for their future kids. They also discuss their thoughts on social media, taking breaks from it, and the wide range of outfit choices you’ll find on the streets of NYC. As always, they wrap up with their weekly obsessions. Keep up with us: Sebastian Fechner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/ [https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_fech/] Stephanie Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/ [https://www.instagram.com/stephaniekeith/] Catch Sebastian’s sports podcast, Second String Experts, also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5wh0HWrj85dBZm402kzSaZ]   Timestamps: (00:00): Intro + Life (09:00): 711 (10:41): Justin Bieber's New Album (16:09): Dominic Fike's New Releases (17:48): Exploring Musical Tastes and Influences (20:23): Celebrity Crushes and Fan Culture (22:00): Movie Experiences and Emotional Engagement (28:34): Tate McRae Single? (31:38): Dining Experiences and Memorable Waitstaff (39:51): Timothée Chalamet's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (40:59): Dune: Anticipation and Character Transformations (43:55): Our Baby Names (53:41): Social Media Detox and Revenge Scrolling (55:04): Navigating Social Media and Sleep Patterns (58:00): The Impact of Online Comments and Public Perception (01:01:55): Jaws Rerelease in IMAX (01:03:54): Weekly Obsessions (01:11:32): Different Outfit Aesthetics in NYC