Happy 2 Be Here

On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show. She's a Cancer sun, a teen librarian, a light in my life, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Claire!

This week, we're discussing librarianship: working with kids vs. teens, why libraries are important now more than ever, and our role as librarians during this time. We will also rank famous children's book characters in a meme chart ranging from lawful good to chaotic evil. Tune in!

*Spongebob Narrator Voice*

4 YEARS LATER...

Welcome to the 4-year anniversary episode of my podcast, Happy 2 Be Here! In this episode, I reflect on my journey with the podcast and the growth I've made over the past four years. This episode also features a special segment: Which well-known TV characters would have a good podcast, and would I tune in? I'll go through characters like Sue Sylvester and Phil Dunphy and share my thoughts.

Thank you to all the guests who have been on my show, it's always a pleasure. You have helped make the show what it is! A special thank you to my listeners. You are all so special to me. I am happy to be here with all of you.

For this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest back on the show with me. She's a libra, one of my very best friends, a self-proclaimed certified yapper, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie!

In this episode, we're covering a lot of ground. We discuss logging off social media & knowing when to step back, saying fuck you to "body trends" & social media algorithms pushing said "body trends," weight lifting, and why we should party more. We also envision our ideal night out from the pregame to the last bar of the night. Tune in!

This week it's Valentine's Day. So this week it's all about rom coms. I'll be discussing what sets a rom com apart from a comedy movie and a romance movie.

I am avid lover/watcher of rom coms, so I thought I'd put my knowledge up to the test. I will be placing various rom coms into the following categories: lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, lawful neutral, true neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful evil, neutral evil, and chaotic evil. Join me for an episode of v-day fun!

This week, I have a wonderful returning guest joining me. They are a consultant, a pop music enthusiast, a true delight, and they're happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Ray!

This episode is all about the Grammys! We will be discussing Grammy snubs in the past, criteria for nominations, and who we think will win. Will Charli go spring breakers? Will there be a Chappell sweep? Tune in to hear what we think!

On this episode, I am diving into the reasons I decided to delete the app on everybody's mind: TikTok. While my account is still up (as a personal digital archive of my 20s), I decided to remove myself from participating and viewing any more content. From the overload of ads to algorithms, I go on a deep dive into how TikTok's content has changed for me and others.

Since the personal is political, I also discuss the U.S. government's attempts to censor TikTok, limit free speech, and how censorship can be a slippery slope.

Whether you're on the fence about deleting the app or maybe you want to hear about the changes in TikTok since its creation, tune in for a one-on-one with me.

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful returning guest! She's a light in my life, a former barista, a law student, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Allie!

For this week, we're talking about the downfall of Starbucks. From spicy refreshers to switching CEOs in a little over a year to attempting boba, Starbucks has been flailing. As former baristas, we have something to say about it! We'll be discussing their flopped drinks, the most underrated drinks, what we think the future of Starbucks holds, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I am joined on the show by a lovely new guest. She works with me at the library, she's an avid reader, a true delight, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Hannah!

This week we are discussing our top 5 reads of 2024. We're also sharing books we were disappointed in that came out last year. Looking ahead, we're sharing books we're looking forward to reading this year. Grab your TBR and tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest joining me on the show. They are full of queer joy, always making me laugh, had a brief stint as a reality TV star, and they're happy to be here! Welcome to the show, Nathan.

We are discussing all things Christmas and Reality TV: Nathan's appearance on a reality TV show, Milf Manor, The Ultimatum, and more! This episode also features a new segment: Gay or Nay. We guess the sexualities of your beloved Christmas characters like the Grinch, Hermey, the conductor from Polar Express, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest joining me on the pod. She's the host of The Quarter Life Happy Hour, she's a virgo, a pop culture queen, and she's happy to be here! Welcome back to the show, Davita. 

This week we're talking about Wicked: Arianna Grande's performance, who will take home the awards this year, and our overall thoughts. We're also discussing Sabrina Carpenter's Christmas Special, the end of the Eras Tour, and more! Tune in! 

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful returning guest back on the show! They’re a Gemini, host of the podcast, Queers These Days, a fellow lesbian, and they’re happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Piper!”

This week we're talking gay holiday movies. Topics discussed include: Is Carol a Christmas movie? Why do Kristen Stewart and Aubrey Plaza not end up together in Happiest Season? This episode also features a live Tarot Card reading from Piper. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest. She works with me at the library, she always makes me laugh, and she's happy to be here! Welcome to the show, Frances!

This week we're discussing the bleak political landscape post election and how we're still holding onto hope. On the other hand, we also discuss the bleak landscape of dating, the absence of casual dating, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show! They're a Sagittarius, full of queer joy, a musical artist, and they're happy to be here! Welcome back to the show, Mila La Lorena.

For this episode, we're talking movies: top movies of 2024, movies we feel should be a part of the queer canon, movies with queer characters we love, and more! Tune in.

For this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest. They are a consultant, they make me laugh, and they're always ready to talk pop culture. Welcome to the show, Ray!

This week we're discussing iconic pop star flop eras: Pop stars who have had album(s) that didn't quite hit the mark. But that led to some iconic moments. We're talking about everyone from Katy Perry to Jennifer Lopez. Tune in!

On this week's spooky episode, we have a brand new guest joining me on the show. They're creative, talented, a bundle of queer joy, and they're happy to be here! Welcome to the show, Madeline.

This week we're discussing The Substance, Barbarian, and other horror movie favs. We also share our worst and best Halloween costumes, from dressing up as a beaver to Shego. Tune in, if you dare.

On this week's episode, we have a fan favorite returning to the show. She's a Virgo, a student, never afraid to speak her mind, and she's happy to be here! Welcome back to the show, Kayla!

This week we're discussing the SWEAT TOUR, ranking our favs on Charli's new remix album (and our least favs), why concerts are so expensive (that's lame), and more. Tune in!

Welcome to Season 6! Starting off this season with a lovely returning guest. She's a gemini, an archivist, and a pop music connoisseur. Welcome back to the show, Hanna!

This week we're discussing the era of the pop girl: how pop stars like Charli XCX and Chappell Roan have risen to mainstream fame so quickly and face higher expectations and standards. We also discuss parasocial relationships, reading at concerts, and more. Tune in!

It's Brat Summer and it's a new special episode of Happy 2 Be Here. . . with a new special guest. She's a Pisces, she's an icon, a good friend of mine for many years, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Claire! Tune in for all things BRAT: Brat explained, favorite tracks, pop culture duos that we think should work it out on the remix, and more.

SEASON 6 COMING THIS FALL

On this season finale, I am joined by a wonderful new guest. She's a college student, an athlete, a Taurus, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Brie! Brie shares her experience as a woman in STEM, and we discuss how women are treated differently in sports, STEM, and in life. We also discuss tattoos, moving back in with your parents, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest joining me on the show! We went to graduate school together, and she is a lovely children's librarian. She's also a cancer sun sign, a baddie, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Claire!

We discuss transitioning from grad school to full time work, the lack of 3rd spaces, what we love about being children's librarians, shortcomings of capitalism, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me. She's an archivist, an avid book reader, a Gemini, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Hanna!

This week we're talking about our top 3 books of 2023, 4 books we're excited for in 2024, romance tropes in novels, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful returning guest on the show with me. They're a Gemini sun, host of the podcast, Queers These Days, a fellow lesbian, and they're happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Piper!

This week we're wearing pink and talking all about Mean Girls (2024): Regina George being a lesbian, intense homoerotic-competitive friendships in cinema, changes in the new movie, and more. We also guess Regina's astrological chart and other main character's charts in the film. Tune in!

On this week, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me! She's a Virgo sun, a model, an icon, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Jules! This week we're talking all about astrology: how the different element signs interact, which signs have the best & worst pr, underrated signs, getting your palms read, and more. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show. She's a Virgo, an Insta baddie, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie! Mackenzie shares her experience navigating labels and her experience with the label asexuality.

We also discuss changing/growing identities in your 20s, growth, people asking probing questions about your sexuality, fumbling through your 20s, navigating adult life, and more. Tune in!

On this episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show with me. She’s a a Taurus, a soon-to-be college grad, a hottie, and she’s happy to be here. Welcome back to the show Allie! This week we’re talking NYE: being in a couple vs. being single, where does it rank among other holidays, is NYE a romantic holiday, and more!

It's time for a 2023 pop culture wrap up! We're talking about celebrity couples this year, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Gwyneth Paltrow getting sued, and more. Tune in!

Happy New Year <3

On this week's episode, I have a returning guest on the show. She's a libra, a baddie, one of my best friends, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie! This week we're talking relationships, dating, & love bombing: the different signs, financial vs. emotional love bombing, and our experiences with it. Tune in!

It's season 5!!!! My name's Kate and I'm truly happy to be back recording for you. For this season premiere, I have a lovely returning guest on the show with me. She's queer, a Virgo, always speaking her mind, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show Kayla! We're here to talk about incels, patriarchy, de-centering men and marriage, women who hate other women, and more. Tune in!

This week's episode is another segment of Kate's Korner. On these solo episodes, I talk about topics I don't always get to cover with my guests and I talk about what's on my mind right now. It's pride month, and I wanted to talk about everything happening right now in the LGBTQIA+ community. While I love glitter, rainbows, and gay bars, pride month is also about recognizing queer pain and the struggles we're going through as a community and individually. I discuss the rise of anti-trans and homophobic legislation in the United States and countries like Uganda. I also discuss the importance of queer friendships and being in queer spaces that accept and support you. During pride month, I also find myself reflecting on my past, so I share parts of my coming out journey. Tune in!

On this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me. They're a nonbinary lesbian, a Gemini, the host of the podcast, Queers These Days, and they're happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Piper! Piper shares their journey coming out *twice*, discovering their identities, and more. We also discuss our experiences as nonbinary lesbians, gender presentation, families and coming out, and more. Tune in for an authentic conversation about identity and being your authentic self.