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Adole-sense

By Sara and Finley

Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.
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30 ~ BEING ASIAN AMERICAN | Representation, being cheap, grades + Arya is back!

Adole-senseJun 11, 2021

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30 ~ BEING ASIAN AMERICAN | Representation, being cheap, grades + Arya is back!

30 ~ BEING ASIAN AMERICAN | Representation, being cheap, grades + Arya is back!

To our 14 listeners: sorry that we didn't release any episodes after we announced season 2. Sara is still working on our "first" episode, but while she does that I'm bringing you a super-secret bonus episode recorded by Arya and me last December. "Why didn't you guys release this for Asian Pacific Heritage month?" You might ask. Because I forgot about this episode until three hours ago and here we are now. "Finley, why are you always ranting in the episode descriptions, we really don't need to know all of this!" And to that I say, nothing. 

This week on Adolesense, we talk about all things Asian American and answer your biggest questions. What is up with Hollywood Asian representation? What should you do if you get a bad grade? What is the best way to save money at the grocery store? Is Sara cheap or will we gatekeep her? Find out all of this and more in this incredible episode. 


Stuck in our head:

- Gravel to Tempo (Hayley Kiyoko)

- Tum Na Ho

- Everybody Loves Me (One Republic)

- Heat Waves (Glass Animals) (I am so proud this song has blown up since December)


Since the recording of this episode, there has been an uptick of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans in the US. If you'd like to learn more about how you can help be an ally, visit https://stopaapihate.org/.


Adolesense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always


Jun 11, 202138:44
SEASON 2 IS HERE! | Podcast update + where we've been

SEASON 2 IS HERE! | Podcast update + where we've been

To all our seven listeners, do not fret any longer. Season 2 of Adole-sense is finally here! In this episode, Sara and Finley give an update on their exciting life and why we've gone radio silent since last year. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon! (Gentle reminder to listeners that time is subjective) (Sara, I know you haven't started editing the next episode so HURRY.)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Apr 19, 202109:34
29 ~ Old Town Road | Rating the remixes with spreadsheets

29 ~ Old Town Road | Rating the remixes with spreadsheets

As is already extremely obvious to the rare, regular listener of Adole-Sense, Sara and Finley are running out of ideas. What better way to show case their newfound lack of creativity than by spending hours coding a spreadsheet and using weighted objectives tables to determine, once and for all, what the best Old Town Road Remix is (if the answer wasn't already obvious)?

Lil Nas X is beloved by this podcast, and if he is reading this (as perhaps he is one of our 17 regular listeners), we would just like to take a sentence to say how much we love you.

Stuck in our heads: Vitamins (Qveen Herby), You Belong with Me (Taylor Swift).

Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff. EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Dec 27, 202028:56
28 ~ FARMING | Sustainable agriculture + Sara's rant

28 ~ FARMING | Sustainable agriculture + Sara's rant

"Finally!" You exclaim, as you see a new episode of your favorite podcast, Adole-sense, pop up on your notifications. 

"What!?" You exclaim again, as you realize this episode is about farming.

Don't click off yet bots, this week on Adole-sense Sara and Finley delve into the fascinating world of agriculture. Sara teaches Finley about sustainable farming practices and techniques. Why does modern agriculture suck? Why is dirt so important? How can Sara keep Finley's porcupine family out of her food forest?  Learn all of this and more on this week's episode of Adole-sense!


MENTIONS!

- Biggest Little Farm: https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com/

- Apricot Lane Farms: https://www.apricotlanefarms.com/


Stuck in our head!

- Cecilia and the Satellite (Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness)

- Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Dec 01, 202022:50
BONUS ~ Reflection on our podcast

BONUS ~ Reflection on our podcast

After harassing, begging, and emotionally manipulating Sara for many weeks, Finley finally coerced Sara into editing this episode. I'm not really sure what's in this episode, I'm not sure if we did songs, and I'm not even sure Sara edited it. Is this a convincing argument as to why you should listen to it? Absolutely not. But do it anyway because we love you. 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Nov 22, 202012:04
27 ~ FASHION ADVICE | Sara's advice for cheap + lazy people (Finley)

27 ~ FASHION ADVICE | Sara's advice for cheap + lazy people (Finley)

15-year-old Sara is fashionable, trendy, and put together. With her endless collection of navy corduroy pants and cool shoes, she's got her act together. Enter Finley: good-for-nothing and thrifty with an overt concern for human rights and environmental issues. She owns a grand total of two pairs of jeans (since 7th grade) and cuffs her sweatpants for the aesthetic. She's everything Sara's not. Sara reluctantly agrees to help Finley get her act together, unknowingly signs herself up for chaos... ;)


This week on Adole-sense, Finley split up last week's episode because Sara and Finley are both hot messes and have no time to record. You'll learn how to up your fashion game with tips from our resident fashion guru. Also learn what NOT to do: basically anything that Finley does. What are the most essential things to own? Can I wear my cat as an accessory? And finally, will all the years of chia seed smuggling be able to pay for Finley's Basquiat boots?


Stuck in our head!

- Starfish and Coffee (Prince)

- Dark Blue (Jack's Mannequin)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Nov 04, 202010:29
26 ~ BURNOUT! | Finding motivation + Long rant about music

26 ~ BURNOUT! | Finding motivation + Long rant about music

Sara and Finley were done. Sara was pulling in subpar grades in French, despite spending several hours perfecting the perfect French rap song. Just today, Finley scored a whopping 65% on her Art History test. If only she could put in her description writing effort into studying. Plagued with Covid burnout and general lethargy that the most upbeat Taylor Swift couldn't cure, Sara and Finley do the one thing they know best: complain about the current situation with copious amounts of sarcasm. 


This week on Adole-sense, Sara and Finley talk about finding the motivation to actually do stuff. They share some of their own tips to get stuff done and criticize tips from the internet in a rather disrespectful way. Then, they talk about music for like half the episode. Can you believe that Sara is done with indie pop??


Stuck in our head:

- Starfish and Coffee (Prince)

- Dark Blue (Jack's Mannequin) 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Oct 28, 202026:24
25 ~ CELEBRITY SNAKE DRAFT | What celebrities we like + Cec is victimized

25 ~ CELEBRITY SNAKE DRAFT | What celebrities we like + Cec is victimized

Finley taps out a couple of words and closes her eyes involuntarily. It's 9:51 PM which is very late for her but normal for everyone else. She should have finished this earlier instead of eating mini oranges and watching Grey's Anatomy while taking a bath. 

"Help me Sara," She thought out loud. Hopefully, quantum physics would tell Sara that she was thinking about her and Finley would show up in her dream. Maybe in the form of an alarmed saguaro cactus or a traumatized beaver. 

This week on Adole-sense, it's too late to write a good description. We played yet another snake draft with Cec and Arya, this time with celebrities. This time, we each came up with a category and only told each other a few minutes before: SO material, 1900s celeb, best couple, worst driver, best sibling duo, and wildcard. What is Cec's type? Why is Joan of Arc the dream girl? And who will reign supreme as the new Snake Queen?


READ AFTER YOU FINISH LISTENING: My two braincells forgot to put in the calls where I reveal the winner. The win was a three way tie between me, Cec, and Sara with three votes each. Sara said that she would have voted for me so I think I won. 


Stuck in our head:

- Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)

- Stella Brown (Jelani Aryeh)

- Ba Ba Black Sheep

- Lemon Sun (Grady)

- Undercover of Darkness (The Strokes)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Oct 20, 202041:28
24 ~ HOT MESS | Stories from our life + College rant?

24 ~ HOT MESS | Stories from our life + College rant?

"Let's come up with some new podcast ideas," Sara texted two weeks ago. 

"Alright," thought Finley. And promptly ignored the text. 

"Hey Finley, what do you want to record today?" Sara asked. 

"I have no idea whatsoever," Finley replied. 


Welcome back to Adole-sense, the podcast that peaked at episode 12. Today we present to you an incomprehensible rant. What's in this rant? I'm not quite sure. I have not listened to this episode and I have no memory of what happened. When did we even record this?? Why is Sara letting me write the description?? These are questions I ponder to myself. I think we talk about ourselves (big surprise) and some college stuff, but you'll have to listen and find out! :)


Stuck in our head:

- Drops of Son (Jaden)

- we fell in love in october (girl in red)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Oct 12, 202021:27
23 ~ BOOK DRAFT | Literary snake draft + Redemption time!

23 ~ BOOK DRAFT | Literary snake draft + Redemption time!

Finley and Arya had hit an all-time low. Everywhere they looked, they were reminded of their devastating loss. Cecily and Sara were on their high horse. So high, it was practically a giraffe or perhaps a very massive moose. They needed to win the next draft. So they hatched a secret plan to annihilate Sara and Cec.


After two reschedulings and a grueling four days of editing, Adole-sense brings you our second snake draft competition: books. Listen as we battle it out amongst ourselves to draft books into six categories: realistic fiction/non-fiction, romance/historical fiction, fantasy/dystopian, movie adaptation, before 1900, and wildcard. Also featuring secret phone calls, Finley's epic Sara impersonation, Finley's road to insanity, and Sara's Inner Demon. Who will be crowned the new Snake Queen?

DISCLAIMER: Although they joked about it, Arya and Finley did not rig the game. The picking order was completely random and the voting was anonymous. 


Stuck in our head:

~ To Be Young ( Anne Marie and Doja Cat)

~ A Life in Color (Ramsey the Fourth)

~ Kabhi Kabhi Aditi (Rashid Ali)

~ Outskirts of Infinity (Ashes to Amber) 


Links that I think I was supposed to put:

~ Robert Pattinson pasta: https://www.gq.com/story/robert-pattinson-on-batman-tenet-isolation-june-cover

~ Gay penguins: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/13/us/gay-penguin-couple-egg-zoo-berlin-trnd/index.html

~ Read this instead of Carry On: https://www.wattpad.com/story/7815104-black-truth-read-description


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Oct 01, 202044:35
22 ~ THE NO EDIT EPISODE | Blackpink's new song + Incomprehensible rant

22 ~ THE NO EDIT EPISODE | Blackpink's new song + Incomprehensible rant

"What episode should we record?" Finley and Sara look at the two episode outlines they had. None of them jumped out at them. The idea of editing an episode sickened their insides. So Finley created another lame challenge: the no edit episode. No cuts, trims, sound effects, and all the awkward pauses. Just an unfiltered, no edit episode with a live theme song performance. This episode is so low effort, Finley didn't even find a good place to put an ad. She just stuck in a sponsorship midsentence. Legendary. Listen to this episode and be thankful that we edit our other ones. 


Stuck in our head:

- Boom Clap (Charli XCX)

- Drops of Jupiter (Train)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Sep 18, 202026:14
21 ~ BOOK CHARACTER SNAKE DRAFT | Literary fandoms + Competition with our friends!

21 ~ BOOK CHARACTER SNAKE DRAFT | Literary fandoms + Competition with our friends!

This week, the tensions are high as we play our first snake draft competition with our friends Arya and Cecily. We recruit Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Maze Runner characters onto our teams to fulfill six categories: team captain, best couple, S.O. material, worst character, best sidekick/friend, and wildcard. This episode has it all: drama, betrayal, secret phone calls, and group chat reenactments. Who will get Cec's fictional boyfriend, Newt? Is Tom Riddle's gravestone S.O. material? Who will reign as the Snake Draft Queen? 


Stuck in our head:

- Starsick (Maude Latour)

- Kids in the Summer (Kid Quill)

- Golden Eyelids (Lost in the Trees)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA @adolesence podcast for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Sep 10, 202048:00
20 ~ TRUE CONFESSIONS 2 | Exposing ourselves again + More of our friends!

20 ~ TRUE CONFESSIONS 2 | Exposing ourselves again + More of our friends!

"What's up bots?" This week on Adole-sense, we bring two more of our friends, Cecily and Lila, to play round two of True Confessions with us! We each came up with a story: one real and one fake. After a short interrogation, we try to deduce whether the story was real or fake. Did Lila escape from preschool? Who plagiarized Taylor Swift in 5th grade? Try to see if you know our friends better than us!


Stuck in our head:

- Outskirts of Infinity (Ashes to Amber)

- Bodys (Car Seat Headrest)

- Cry About It Later (Katy Perry)

- I Will Follow You Into the Dark ( Death Cab for Cutie) 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

FOLLOW US @adolesence podcast on Instagram for updates on upcoming episodes and our advice on being a sensible teen. Plus, a bunch of random stuff.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Sep 06, 202043:44
19 ~ HIGH SCHOOL | Tips + Tricks + Online School

19 ~ HIGH SCHOOL | Tips + Tricks + Online School

This week, Sara and Finley finally record the episode they've been avoiding for four months: high school. As they go into our second year of high school, they reflect on all the fantastic and traumatic moments and give their advice on homework, teachers, relationships, and friends. Then, Sara and Finley share their opinions about virtual school and give some questionable online learning tips. Stay safe everyone!


Stuck in our heads:

- Drops of Jupiter (Train)

- Welcome to the Black Parade (My Chemical Romance)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


FOLLOW OUR INSTA: @adolesensepodcast! We post updates about upcoming episodes and share life tips about being a sensible, happy, and healthy adolescent.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Aug 28, 202040:55
18 ~ TRUE CONFESSIONS | Playing true confessions + Meet our friends!

18 ~ TRUE CONFESSIONS | Playing true confessions + Meet our friends!

In this episode, Adole-sense gives a warm welcome to our friends Pallavi and Serafina! And Arya's back too. This week, we're playing True Confessions. We each came up with two stories: one real and one fake. After a short interrogation, we tried to deduce if the story was real or fake. Do you know my friends better than I do? (Try to beat my score of 1)


Stuck in our head:

- Shake It Off (Mariah Carey, not Taylor Swift)

- Violin cover of Phantom of the Opera opening (From Umbrella Academy) 

- comethru (Jeremy Zucker feat. Bea Miller)


Inductees into the quote hall of fame:

"I told you to introduce yourself, not give away all your PERSONAL INFORMATION!"

"Ooooh, tell me your ~PASSWORDS~"


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Aug 23, 202026:39
17 ~ Body Positivity | Thoughts + Experiences + Tips

17 ~ Body Positivity | Thoughts + Experiences + Tips

TW: Prolonged talk of eating disorders

Today on Adole-sense, Sara and Finley talk about body positivity. We share our thoughts on the movement as well our issues with it, additionally, we share our own personal experiences and struggles with body image and positivity. This episode is in some ways a continuation of the previous episode with Arya on mental health, so be sure to check that out if you are interested. 


Eating disorder resources:

- National Eating Disorder Association

- Information about different disorders, symptoms, and recovery

- PODCAST: Food Psych

Stephanie Buttermore "All In" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9z5xqAP7ek


Body positive influencers:

- Megan Jayne Crabbe

- Bee

- Jessie Paege (not exclusively body-image, but I really like her)

- Zach Miko 

- Diana Zeferino


Sara's tip to feeling badass in life: chunky black platformed shoes; a well fitting pair of formal pants with pockets; at least three rings on one hand; a skirt or dress that trails behind you when you walk; any shoes that click when you walk.


Stuck in our head:
- Good in Bed (Dua Lipa)

- I Will Follow You into the Dark (Death Cab for Cutie)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Aug 16, 202036:16
16 ~ MENTAL HEALTH | Our mental health experiences + How to better your mental health!

16 ~ MENTAL HEALTH | Our mental health experiences + How to better your mental health!

This week, Adole-sense welcomes Arya (ep. 14) back to talk about mental health! We talk about our personal mental health experiences (7th grade as not a good time) and what caused all our issues. Then, we give an overview of anxiety, depression, and related disorders (for information about eating disorders, listen to our upcoming episode about body positivity). Finally, we give our tips for improving your mental health. We hope this episode helps you! Remember that you are never alone. 


We forgot to talk about this in the episode, but here is some advice from me and Arya about helping your friends!

- Let your friends know that they can always come to you for help!

- Listen to them. If they tell you something you are doing is not helping, stop. 

- Make sure you understand your friend's problems and concerns before you act. In some situations, telling someone else or forcing things on to them can make their mental state a lot worse.

- If you are concerned about your friend's safety, tell an adult that they trust, preferably someone with experience in the area that they feel comfortable with. 

- Observe your friend, and talk to them if they seem off. For example, if you know your friend has social anxiety and is getting nervous at school, try to talk to them in private or and see how you can make the situation better.

- Know that you have the power to help your friends. Arya and I are so thankful for the friends that have literally changed our lives with their love and support. 


Stuck in our head:

- Under the Bridge (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

- Soldier, Poet, King (The Oh Hellos)

- the 1 (Taylor Swift)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Aug 10, 202046:12
15 ~ FOLKLORE | Album review + The return of Sara

15 ~ FOLKLORE | Album review + The return of Sara

This week, Adole-sense welcomes Sara back! Then, Sara and Finley talk about Taylor Swift's newest album, folklore. What are our favorite folklore songs? Where is Taylor Swift going next? Is this our favorite album yet? Stream folklore, and find some time to listen to this episode as well!


Stuck in our head:

- Don't Come Down (The Main)

- Buddy Holly (Weezer)

- Love Story (Taylor Swift)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Aug 06, 202020:01
14 ~ FANFICTION | Tropes and fanfiction sites + Meet our friend Arya!

14 ~ FANFICTION | Tropes and fanfiction sites + Meet our friend Arya!

It was the middle of July, and Sara was away in Montana. Finley was suffering from Sara withdrawal symptoms, and the supply of pre-Sara-edited episodes was DWINDLING. She looked at the upload patterns: ---o---o---o---o---o---------------o--------------o------ It was not good. Desperate, Finley called their friend Arya for help. 


In this episode of Adole-sense, Finley and her interim co-host Arya talk about all things fanfiction! You'll learn about the best places to read fanfiction and all the Wattpad tropes. Learn how Finley and Arya became friends and why they both ship Reylo. Why is 7th-grade so TRAUMATIC? What do we think about The Rise of Skywalker? Which fanfiction site will reign supreme? Listen to this episode to find out (and hear a fantastic rendition of Wonderwall)!


Stuck in our head:

- She-Ra theme song

- Wonderwall


Bay Area boba recommendations:

- Bambu (10/10): UNLIMITED toppings for FREE, unique toppings you can't find anywhere else, Vietnamese inspired, homemade coconut milk, ice is on top of the drink so you don't lose space in the cup

- ShareTea (8/10): Brand is from Taiwan, reasonably priced, big portions

- COMEBUY (8/10): Best taro milk, they have soy milk too


DISCLAIMER: We have not watched Riverdale since the second season, like all of you.


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jul 25, 202033:28
BONUS ~ Non Dairy Milk Debate

BONUS ~ Non Dairy Milk Debate

This is an excerpt from the Weird Things About Us episode that I thought I would share separately. Find out what kinds of milk are good and which ones are just GLORIFIED. WATER. 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Jul 17, 202005:00
13 ~ MEET US | Weird + random things about us

13 ~ MEET US | Weird + random things about us

This week, Sara and Finley self reflect and discuss the weirdest things about themselves. You'll also learn some fantastic life hacks: how to keep your ugly PE shirt sleeves cuffed and how to keep your bedroom blowsy all year long.  Is cuffing Uggs acceptable? Why does Sara obsess over school projects so much??  Which colors have personality, and which ones are just like the other hues??? Listen to today's episode to find out!


Stuck in our head:

- Legendary Lovers (Katy Perry)

- Two Princes (Spin Doctors)


Green lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE5h2kk0NTI


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jul 17, 202028:17
12 ~ INTERVIEW | Deep questions + Exposing each other

12 ~ INTERVIEW | Deep questions + Exposing each other

Get ready for the interview nobody asked for. In this episode, Sara and Finley each bring five random questions to the recording studio. What do we think about higher education? Does Sara like school? And finally: is Finley actually just like the other girls? Enjoy some ~general life stuff~ with this episode; we love you guys!


Stuck in our head:

- Eternal Sunshine (Epik High)

- Castle on a Hill (Ed Sheeran)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.



Jul 10, 202030:13
11 ~ HOGWARTS HOUSES 2 | In-depth look at Hogwarts and Ilvermorny houses + Resorting the Harry Potter characters

11 ~ HOGWARTS HOUSES 2 | In-depth look at Hogwarts and Ilvermorny houses + Resorting the Harry Potter characters

Sara and Finley are back at it again. In Part 2 of our Harry Potter series, your favorite Gryffinpuff duo go back to Hogwarts and investigate the mysterious world of Ilvermorny (there's like no info on Pottermore). Learn about the findings from Finley's intense and highly speculative Ilvermorney quiz investigation and hear Sara's breakdown of the sorting process. What are Sara and Finley's Ilvermorney house? Is Harry Potter actually a Gryffindor? And why are Sara and Finley so NOt on the same page? We hope you enjoy Adole-sense, ALWAYS!


Stuck in our head:

- Semi-Charmed Life (Third Eye Blind)

- Young & Sad (Noah Cyrus)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jul 05, 202040:60
10 ~ PODCASTS | Podcast recommendations

10 ~ PODCASTS | Podcast recommendations

I tried to write a typical episode description but it doesn't really work for this; this episode is just some really cool podcasts you guys should check out!


Podcasts: The Two Princes (Gimlet), Modern Love (WBUR + NYT), Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet (Alex and Christine Schiefer), The Popcast with Knox and Jamie, Ologies (Alie Ward), Fantastic Geeks and Where to Find Them (Tessa Netting and Brizzy Voices), The Cody Miller Podcast (Cody Miller), Dear Young Rocker (Chelsea Ursin + iHeartRadio Media), The Magnus Archives (Rusty Quill).


Stuck in our heads: Drinking Games (Silver Sphere), Lorem (Spotify Playlist), Wide Awake (Katy Perry), Will Jay


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jun 28, 202024:49
9 ~ TAYLOR SWIFT | T. Swift in-depth + Album review/rankings!

9 ~ TAYLOR SWIFT | T. Swift in-depth + Album review/rankings!

...Are you ready for it? In today's episode, Sara and Finley have an in-depth conversation about the one and only Taylor Swift! (Yes, the whole episode is a Taylor Swift reference.) First, they go through all seven albums and give their opinions on the best, most underrated, and most popular songs. Then, they talk about why Taylor Swift matters to them. Is 1989 the MOST iconic album of the 2010s? Can Finley and Sara settle the slant rhyme controversy once and for all? And finally, can you figure out what song our intro/outro chords are from?


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jun 24, 202043:04
8 ~ KOREAN MUSIC | The South Korean music industry + Our Kpop opinions

8 ~ KOREAN MUSIC | The South Korean music industry + Our Kpop opinions

Stan twitter: get your fancams ready. In this episode, Sara and Finley talk about South Korean music. Hear about our opinions on body standards in Kpop, some of our favorite groups, and yet another small rant about Kpop fandoms. Additionally, learn about Sara and Finley's ...interesting... experience at the BTS Pop Up Store in Seoul. 


Stuck in our heads: 

- She Ra season 5 trailer music (She era)

- Buttercup (Jack Stauber).


CORRECTION: The managing company of BLACKPINK is YG Entertainment, not SM Entertainment.


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jun 17, 202033:10
7 ~ HOGWARTS HOUSES | Our houses + Sorting random people!

7 ~ HOGWARTS HOUSES | Our houses + Sorting random people!

Greetings muggles. In this episode, Finley and Sara talk about all four of the Hogwarts houses: Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin! Then, they become THE official sorting hat (sorry JK Rowling) and sort a myriad of celebrities, characters, and unsentient things. You'll also hear about the WORST birthday party that Finley ever attended. Why does Finley think the raven should be the official Ravenclaw mascot? Is Ms. Taylor Swift in YOUR house? And finally, what house are Sara and Finley in? Listen to this MAGICAL episode to find out. 


TIME magazine sorting quiz with percents: https://time.com/4809884/harry-potter-house-sorting-hat-quiz/

Also, TIME did a study of Hogwarts houses by state and California is Gryffindor! Take that Sara. 


And if you want to hear more about sorting/Harry Potter, I would recommend the podcast Fantastic Geeks and Where to Find Them by Tessa Netting and Brizzy Voices. They also make great YouTube videos about sorting!


Stuck in our head: 

- Buzzcut Season (Lorde)

- Level of Concern (Twenty One Pilots)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

Jun 14, 202046:40
6 ~ LGBTQ+ | Media representation + Pride!

6 ~ LGBTQ+ | Media representation + Pride!

Happy Pride guys, girls, and nonbinary friends! Today, Sara and Finley chat about LGBTQ+ representation and their favorite LGBTQ+ shows and books.  Why does Sara love She-Ra so much? (Hint: there's only like one straight couple) Why does Finley listen to so much 90s music?.  And the age-old question: should BTS shippers email Sara and Finley? Find out all of this and MORE in this episode. Always remember to love yourself; you should never be ashamed of who you are.


LGBTQ+ online resources:

- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (24-hour lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth)

- https://support.therapytribe.com/lgbt-support-group/ (Online LGBTQ+ support group)

- https://amaze.org/ (Fantastic animated videos about LGBTQ+ relationships, gender identity, and consent)


Our favorite LGBTQ+ TV shows:

- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

- Brooklyn Nine-Nine

- One Day at a Time


Stuck in our head:

- Lover the album (Taylor Swift)

- Sea of Love (Cat Powers) 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.


Jun 10, 202022:15
5 ~ RANT | Pop Music + Social Media + Other things

5 ~ RANT | Pop Music + Social Media + Other things

Today on Adole-sense Sara and Finley rant. Hear about our opinions on pop music and different social medias. Is pop dying? What are Sara and Finley's opinions on Lil Nas X? Billie Eilish? Lady Gaga's new music? Additionally, why does Sara have and Instagram and Finley not? This episode has no structure, but you get to hear our real, only mildly filtered thoughts. 

Recommended body positive Instagram accounts: @bodyposipanda +  @madetobebee. 

Stuck in our head: 

- Deep Down (Zhavia Ward) 

- Everlong (Foo Fighters). 

Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre. 

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

May 31, 202022:41
4 ~ SHIPPING 202 | Our OTPs + NOTPs

4 ~ SHIPPING 202 | Our OTPs + NOTPs

Today on Adole-sense Sara and Finley dive into their favorite (and not so favorite) ships! Hear about why we love certain ships and the reasons we don't support others. What do Sara and Finley think about the movie vs. book debate? How uncultured really is Sara? And does Finley have good taste in dried mango? This episode is a continuation of Shipping 101, so be sure to check that out as well! 

Mentioned book: Simon vs. the Homosapien's Agenda, by Becky Albertalli. 


Stuck in our head: 

- D-2 (Agust D) 

- Starships Pachalbel's Canon in D Remix (Nicki Minaj, Pachalbel, Youtube). 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre. 


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

May 28, 202022:13
3 ~ SHIPPING 101 | A guide to types of ships + shipping culture

3 ~ SHIPPING 101 | A guide to types of ships + shipping culture

Today on Adole-sense, Sara and Finley dive into everything shipping! Hear about our categorization of ships and our thoughts on each category. What side do Sara and Finley pick in the age-old Team Peeta vs. Team Gale debate? What is Sara's opinion of BTS ships? For that matter, what do Sara and Finley think about the BTS fanbase (ARMY)? Stay tuned for this episode's successor where Sara and Finley will share their favorite –and not so favorite– ships. 


Stuck in our head: 

- Golden Days (Panic at the Disco) 

- Just a Girl (No Doubt) 

- Finley's Rendition of Don't Speak (Finley). 


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here. 


May 23, 202021:17
2 ~ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | Three books we love + Unpopular opinions

2 ~ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS | Three books we love + Unpopular opinions

Today on Adole-sense, Sara and Finley dive into book recommendations! Hear about three AMAZING books and two not so great ones. What is Finley's all-time favorite book? What does Sara have to say about YA representation? Listen to this episode to hear all this and more about our opinions on literature!


Recommended:

- Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo

- Picture Us in the Light, by Kelly Loy Gilbert

- I Wish You All the Best, by Mason Deaver


Stuck in our head:

- First Aid (Gus Dapperton)

- Sweater Weather (The Neighbourhood)


Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.


EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

May 20, 202029:17
1 ~ MUSIC | Our traumatizing music experience + Opinions on Taylor Swift, The Beatles, and more!

1 ~ MUSIC | Our traumatizing music experience + Opinions on Taylor Swift, The Beatles, and more!

In this episode, Sara and Finley dive into everything MUSIC! Hear about their horrific rendition of Pachabel's Canon and how Finley's 4th-grade class ruined $1000 of church property. Finley and Sara also recount the evolution of their musical tastes. Why was 9-year-old Finley so emo? What is Sara's opinion on slant rhymes? And what are the best Taylor Swift songs of all time? Press play on this musical episode and find out!

Stuck in our head:

- Be Kind (Halsey and Marshmello)

- Trolls Just Want To Have Fun (Trolls: World Tour)

Adole-sense is a podcast about all things TEEN! Sara and Finley talk about your favorite fandoms, pop culture, and how to deal with teenage life. And if you clicked on this by accident, give us a listen! Because we promise it's going to be like, at least mediocre.

EMAIL US at adolesensepodcast@gmail.com! Feel free to send us any questions (you may be featured in future episodes!), stories, or tell us your favorite fandoms and ships! And if you ever need someone to talk to, we are always here.

May 17, 202030:44