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Delivering Excellence with Grace and Daniela

Delivering Excellence with Grace and Daniela

By Grace and Daniela

The world according to two girls with minimal expertise but a lot of opinions.

Every Wednesday Grace and Daniela respond to your questions, comments, and concerns. This modern-day advice column covers everything from dating and relationships to our disdain for out of season flip-flop wearers through the eyes of two college students in New York City.

Listeners can submit their messages through our Instagram page via DM or weekly question stickers.

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Delivering Excellence with Grace and DanielaMay 24, 2022

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Instructor Gadget

In this episode we discuss our grad week adventures with special guest Bela!!! We run down all of our events, Bela's life adventures and post-grad advice, and our HSM3 pics. Shoutout Bela (Steve Irwin's protégé)!!!

May 24, 202237:55
We're All In This Together (Graduation Mix) (The New School Version)

We're All In This Together (Graduation Mix) (The New School Version)

In this episode we respond to your questions about our college experience and our upcoming graduation. We talk how we're feeling about finishing, our postgrad plans, if there was anything we would have done differently, and we finally reveal our majors (and minors)! 

Apr 25, 202237:08
Be Honest, is Summer a Scam?

Be Honest, is Summer a Scam?

We're back! In this episode we get back into the groove of things and catch y'all up on what we've been absorbing. We also react to some hot takes about the summer season. No melon or sandal is safe. 

Apr 04, 202237:38
Yes, We Know About Sports

Yes, We Know About Sports

In this week's episode we discuss all things sports! We respond to your submissions about favorite sports moments and share our own. We talk Olympic moments and controversies, X Games, iconic basketball finals, and why bowling is underrated. 

Feb 22, 202236:50
may your valentine's day be full of red hearts and not red flags

may your valentine's day be full of red hearts and not red flags

In this episode we discuss all things V Day and reminisce about the golden era (One Direction stan culture in 2012). We respond to your submissions on dating red flags and talk all things milk, bedding, and rules in relationships. 

Feb 09, 202237:48
New Year, New Absorptions, Same Us

New Year, New Absorptions, Same Us

In this episode we catch everyone up on what we absorbed over break and talk about how we're feeling a month into the new year. In our mega absorptions review, we discuss the new season of Euphoria, the Sex and the City reboot, our short king Dylan O'Brien, and what we forgot about Zoom burnout (among a billion other things).

Jan 30, 202239:56
I don't know about you but I'm feeling 2022

I don't know about you but I'm feeling 2022

Happy New Year! In this episode we recap our top moments of 2021 and talk about our resolutions for 2022. We also discuss Grace's aspiration to rawdog life less, Daniela's crazy day in June, and share an array of poop stories. 

Dec 29, 202141:24
Semester Recap: The Four Month Clusterf*ck

Semester Recap: The Four Month Clusterf*ck

In this episode we discuss the fall semester and respond to your to reflections. We talk senioritis, COVID fatigue, college social life in NYC, and what we're looking forward to in our last semester.  

Dec 22, 202136:53
Spotify Wrapped and Learning to Read the Room

Spotify Wrapped and Learning to Read the Room

In this episode we discuss our Spotify Wrapped results and explain the story behind Grace's most listened to song. We also talk about socializing with new groups, leaning into awkwardness, and finding your people.
Dec 08, 202136:20
Adele, Thanksgiving, and the Myth of Being Mean

Adele, Thanksgiving, and the Myth of Being Mean

In this episode we discuss what we're grateful for and respond to your Thanksgiving submissions. We also talk the new Adele album, updates on Red (Taylor's Version), listening to music while shopping, Grace's butt zit, and the difference between setting boundaries and "being mean". 

Nov 24, 202140:23
RED (Grace and Daniela's Version)

RED (Grace and Daniela's Version)

We give our first thoughts and reactions to Red (Taylor's Version). We also talk Marvel's Eternals and 21st birthdays.  

Nov 12, 202137:50
Halloweekend: Speakers, Celebs, and a Parade

Halloweekend: Speakers, Celebs, and a Parade

In this week's episode we recap our Halloweekend and share advice about celebrating Halloween in NYC and our tips for making sure you have a good time at any party. We also discuss the Pete Davidson and Kim K rumors before diving into our craziest stories from the past week. 

Nov 03, 202137:60
Harry, Haunts, and Halloween

Harry, Haunts, and Halloween

Our spookiest episode yet! We first recap our experience at the Harry Styles Love on Tour concert and then talk all things Halloween. We share ghost stories and also discuss Grace's experience living in a haunted house, the unnecessary drama of Halloween attractions, and our favorite Halloween costumes over the years. And *drum roll please* we reveal our couples Halloween costume for this year!

Oct 27, 202147:15
Let That Sh*t Go

Let That Sh*t Go

In this week's episode we talk all things letting go. We respond to your tips and discuss the importance of letting your brain do its thing, listening to your body, accepting growth, and how finding joy in the little things can help with moving on. 

Oct 13, 202136:05
What We Know About Living Your Truth + the Lowdown on Halloween Movies

What We Know About Living Your Truth + the Lowdown on Halloween Movies

In this episode we talk all things Halloween movies & TV and respond to your submissions about dealing with these times™. 

Oct 06, 202154:07
The Official Delivering Excellence Music Guide

The Official Delivering Excellence Music Guide

Welcome to Season 3! In this week's episode we talk all things music. We respond to your favorite fall music submissions and discuss Daniela's no-skips albums, Grace's playlist of overtures, our top Disney songs, favorite Beyonce songs, and why Bohemian Rhapsody should replace the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sep 29, 202101:05:53
The VMAs and the Met Gala: A Tale of Two Tragedies

The VMAs and the Met Gala: A Tale of Two Tragedies

In this week's episode we recap this year's VMAs and Met Gala. We discuss all the looks, performances, failures, and the very few successes from the events. 

Sep 15, 202143:29
Unhinged Advice from the Girls in the Trenches

Unhinged Advice from the Girls in the Trenches

In this week's episode we respond to your dilemmas. We get real about long distance relationships, the myth of getting closure, and also declare that everyone needs to break up with Snapchat. 

Sep 08, 202137:58
Finally IRL

Finally IRL

In this episode we reflect on returning to in-person classes and talk about the start of our senior year. We discuss college classroom tips, our confusion about college math classes, entering our fall girl era, and touch on upcoming movies and TV shows that we're looking forward to watching.
Sep 01, 202138:14
Catching Up + Back to School Chat

Catching Up + Back to School Chat

We're back! In this episode we catch everyone up on what we've been absorbing and how we're feeling about returning to school. We talk The White Lotus, the new Lorde album, Ted Lasso, and include some tips and comments from listeners about how to approach going to college. 

Aug 25, 202142:14
The Delivering Excellence TV & Movie Guide

The Delivering Excellence TV & Movie Guide

In this episode we discuss all things film and TV. We talk about more recent films like Roadrunner and Black Widow along with the Loki season finale, but we also discuss our favorite movies and TV shows of all time, movie trends we wish would die, soft glow films, DCOMs, and share anecdotes about traumatizing documentaries. 

Jul 21, 202101:00:05
News Hour with Grace and Daniela

News Hour with Grace and Daniela

In this week's episode we discuss our tattoos, unnecessary space launches, Tristan 'Third Trimester' Thompson, women in the wine industry, and the recent influx of TV show reboots.
Jul 14, 202142:33
I lived through a global pandemic for this.

I lived through a global pandemic for this.

In this episode we discuss the reopening and respond to your comments about the madness of post-pandemic life. We also talk current pop-culture events and discuss the Olympics, odd celebrity couples, concerts, and the fight for Washington Square Park. 

Jul 07, 202139:29
21 Things I Learned at 21

21 Things I Learned at 21

On the eve of her 21st birthday, Grace discusses 21 of the most important lessons she's learned so far.  

Jun 23, 202140:37
Kids and Their Damn Phones

Kids and Their Damn Phones

Welcome to SEASON 2: SUMMER! In this episode we discuss all things social media and respond to your submissions about influencer culture, growing up on the internet, online personas, and cheugy-ness. 

Jun 16, 202140:04
Grace and Daniela's New York City Survival Guide

Grace and Daniela's New York City Survival Guide

We share our tips for living in NYC and discuss some of our funniest NYC moments. We talk learning the subway system, rats, what to consider when choosing an apartment, celebrity sightings, if living here has changed how we feel about our hometowns, and our wild day in Central Park.

Jun 02, 202138:41
Friendships: Growing Up and Growing Out

Friendships: Growing Up and Growing Out

We discuss all things friendship with special guest Nadine! We talk about making friends in college, growing apart, learning boundaries, and the turbulent ride of high school friendships. 

May 26, 202145:35
Letting the People Talk Pt. 2

Letting the People Talk Pt. 2

We respond to your random questions, comments, and grievances. We discuss snakes, dinosaurs, hairiness, Zoom etiquette, and share funny college stories.
May 12, 202138:25
College Reflections: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

College Reflections: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

We respond to your questions and comments about college. We discuss burnout, imposter syndrome, changing your major, saying yes to opportunities and the importance of learning your boundaries.  

May 05, 202137:54
Will a Dream Lover Really Come My Way?

Will a Dream Lover Really Come My Way?

We respond to your comments and questions about dating and relationships. We discuss Keke Palmer's wisdom, soulmates vs. soul people, Instagram vs. reality, knowing your dealbreakers, the existence of aliens, and cheaters.
Apr 28, 202138:02
Art Heists, Being Jew-ish, and Greeting Death

Art Heists, Being Jew-ish, and Greeting Death

We discuss Grace Green's Jewish Journey™, Daniela's dilemmas with Catholicism, dating outside of your religion, and the potential scenarios in life after death.
Apr 21, 202138:04
Mental Health: Mrs. Perfectly Fine

Mental Health: Mrs. Perfectly Fine

We respond to your comments about mental health. We discuss your tips, the joys of self care, stigmas around therapy and medication, and the harmful side of toxic positivity.  

Apr 14, 202136:43
Letting the People Talk: Routines, Money, Mice, and Lady Gaga

Letting the People Talk: Routines, Money, Mice, and Lady Gaga

We respond to your questions and comments. We discuss how to keep your life interesting, attachment to commodities, finding freedom in loss, roommate problems, and how our freshman year attitudes influenced our strong opinions on A Star is Born.
Apr 07, 202138:53
Central Park Toes and Astrological Woes

Central Park Toes and Astrological Woes

We discuss post-pandemic re-entry, reopening in NYC, introverts vs. extroverts, our astrological charts, whether astrology is real or not, and Grace's love for basketball. 

Mar 31, 202143:03
Episode 1: Welcome to the Pod

Episode 1: Welcome to the Pod

In this episode Grace and Daniela introduce themselves, explain the story of the pod, and discuss their thoughts on dating apps, pandemic dating culture in NYC, and the importance of loving yourself.

Mar 24, 202137:17