This is Twentysomething
By Allison Carpenter and Val Byrnes
This is TwentysomethingAug 15, 2021
This is an Amanda Bynes Deep Dive pt. 1
This week we are doing a celebrity deep dive! And since there's some exciting news breaking from Amanda Bynes in the last couple of weeks, we decided to talk about her journey to where she is now!
We hope you enjoy! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for occasional episode teasers, and announcements about new episodes!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This is Oldest Sibling Stuff
As an older sibling, Allison and her brothers have certain dynamics that she wondered if other siblings shared. Allison looks into some reporting on recent sibling research and discusses her own personal experience with special guest Mackenzie Banks!
Enjoy!
Allison Carpenter
Val Byrnes
@ThisIsTwentyPod
This is Advice to our Younger Selves
Hello, twentysomethings! Welcome to episode 3 of season 2! This week, we dive a little deeper than our normal light banter. We do a little bit of healing for our younger selves in this episode and we read your responses from Instagram of what YOU would tell your younger self.
We hope you enjoy!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is the "That Girl" Trend
Hey, Twentysomethings! We're back for episode 2 of Season 2! This week Val is telling Allison about a TikTok trend that is getting under her skin. Let's rant together, and maybe take a little permission away from this episode to be more authentically ourselves.
We hope you enjoy!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
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TikTok: @ThisIsTwentyPod
This is Season 2
Surprise! We're back! Val and Allison fill you in on what's been going on in their lives, the circumstances that contributed to the podcast being MIA for a few months, and the plans that are being made for 2022! We're happy to be back with our twentysomething's, and we hope you feel the same!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This is a "He's All That" Watch Party
Welcome to episode 30! While Val and I get our sh*t together and work on a fun facelift for the podcast, enjoy these next couple of watch party episodes as we go through Netflix's remake of "She's All That" the 2021 production of "He's All That"
If you'd like to watch along with us, head to our YouTube for the video version!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
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This is Unexpected Grieving
This is a Reflection on One Year of Parenting
We hope you enjoy!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
PS- we hope to see you over on our Instagram @ThisIsTwentyPod and we'd also really appreciate it if you'd leave a review telling us if you liked this episode! If you're finding this podcast for the first time and this is the first episode you're hearing, include the words "BABY SHOES" in your review so we know which episode you started with ;)
This is Toxic Positivity
We hope you enjoy!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
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This is Self Love
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Finance Triggers
XOXO, Val + Allison
This is Normalizing Renting
This is #FreeBritney
Allison has been doing a lot of research, so check out her Brit 1 and Brit 2 highlights on Instagram for more information and in depth dives on the topic!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Shopping Small
Let us know what you think over on @ThisIsTwentyPod on Instagram!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This Is Fuckboys
This is Easy Exercise
This is Pansexuality
Allison walks us through her journey with her sexuality going from shame, to self realization, to pride!
Let us know what you think over on Instagram @ThisIsTwentyPod
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This is Professional Writing
This Is The Sorry Reflex
This is the podcast that gives information and advice on how to survive anything your twenties throw at you by someone in the thick of 'em.
This week we have a brand new guest and a total boss-lady helping us tackle this big idea of "sorry". There's a big problem with the way our culture uses the word sorry, and Samantha Heuwagen is going to give us some solutions.”
This is a Ménage à Trois Episode
This is Post-COVID Summer
Join our conversation on @ThisIsTwentyPod and don't forget to rate, review, and make sure you're subscribed!
We love you all!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Adulting We Hate
This is Quarantine Relationships
Our Week 3 #HonoraryTwentysomething Stephanie Browne (@stephrbrowne on Instagram) sent this in to us:
"Maintaining spark in relationships, especially during quarantine. Challenges you and your partner have endured during quarantine."
And we discuss allll of that in this episode!
Enjoy and as always, let us know what you think over on @ThisIsTwentyPod on Instagram!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This is Pet Peeves
Maybe you have a shorter list or a longer list. Maybe things only bother you at work or only bother you at home, but no matter what, everyone can understand "pet peeves" on some level. And we are here to chat about 'em!
We love you, twentysomethings!
As always, follow us on Insta: @ThisIsTwentyPod and come join the fun! We are super active on that account throughout the week and between episodes, and we'd love to have you over there!
Wherever you're listening to this, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe if that is an option! If you do not see the option on your platform, find the nearest iPhone user and have them leave a review in Apple Podcasts for you! Even if you've written a review before, any new reviews really do help new people find us! It truly is the best way to spread the word and to help make this a career for us here at This is twentysomething!
xoxo,
allison + val
This is the Stalker Story
Anyway... we had a weird run in. And we want to talk about it.
TW: harassment, cyber stalking
Head over to @ThisIsTwentyPod on Instagram after listening and let us know what you think about the episode!
XOXO-
Val + Allison
This is Spring Cleaning
... but probably not in the way you may think! The gals are working on cleaning up different areas of their lives and they're filling you in on where they're at! Maybe this episode will encourage you to get honest with a bestie, or yourself, or us about some soul spring cleaning you may need to do!
We love you, twentysomethings!
As always, follow us on Insta: @ThisIsTwentyPod and come join the fun! We are super active on that account throughout the week and between episodes, and we'd love to have you over there!
Wherever you're listening to this, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Especially in Apple Podcasts! Even if you've written a review before, any new reviews really do help new people find us! It truly is the best way to spread the word and to help make this a career for us here at This is twentysomething!
xoxo,
allison + val
This is Friendships Part 1
Our Week 4 #HonoraryTwentysomething Karli Rawlins (@karlirawlins on Instagram) sent this in to us:
"How to navigate friendships as a twenty something. It can be hard to make new friends as an adult, new mom, etc. also how do you know when it’s time to let a friendship go? Or how to keep friendships you cherish when you can’t be physically together?"
And we discuss it in this episode!
Enjoy and as always, let us know what you think over on @ThisIsTwentyPod on Instagram!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This Was Our Wedding
This week is a very special one! My husband, Jason, is on with me to talk about our wedding! Listen to us drink two bottles of wine while we discuss the logistics, sentimentals, and favorite pieces of advice from our wedding! If you stick around until the end, you’ll even get to hear me shed a couple tears! Hope you enjoy this longer episode brought to you by the love for my hubby and a good old wine spritzer.
As always, you can keep up with us @ThisIsTwentyPod on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or email us at ThisIsTwentyPod@gmail.com
Enjoy!”
This is Our First Q&A
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia0VL_ByJig
Enjoy episode 10! We hope all your questions were answered!
Much love!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Catching Up
This is TikTok
This is Internet Friendships
PS- Head to @ThisIsTwentyPod on Instagram to enter a giveaway (that we impromptu decided to do) from one of Allison's favorite small businesses, Blush and Josie! The prize will be a $25 Blush and Josie gift card to you AND one to an internet pal of your choice!
Good luck and thanks for listening!
XOXO,
Allison + Val
This is Being a Control Freak
Join us as we try and deconstruct some of our control freak-isms, as well as give some constructive tips on how to keep your inner control freak happy without infringing on anyone else and the way they operate!
Happy Friday! We are so excited to be back with a NEW episode for ya!
xoxo,
allison + val
This Is Cross-Country Moving Tips
JASON IS HERE! Listen to us chat about our almost 800 mile move and the tips that we think helped it be more bearable! Can you tell that even just talking about this move stressed us out?! Don’t make the same mistakes we did, and go ahead and tune in to these tips! Hopefully they help you on your journey to your new home!
As always, you can keep up with us @ThisIsTwentyPod on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or email us at ThisIsTwentyPod@gmail.com
Enjoy!
xoxo
Allison, Val, and Jason!
This is Figuring Yourself Out
Enjoy!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Long Distance Parents
Please enjoy a relaxed episode 4! Val and I are missing our parents, so we're chatting about it!
XOXO
- Allison and Val
This is America, Episode: 1/6/2021
This is Jealousy
This episode, we discuss jealousy, the many sides of it, and some ways to try and overcome it!
We can't wait to hear what you have to say about this episode over on our Instagram @ThisIsTwentyPod!
XOXO,
Val + Allison
This is Twentysomething... AGAIN
We hope to build a community here that can be a safe space for twentysomethings who relate to us to be themselves and find friends and community through the internet the way we have!
Welcome to our side of twentysomething!
XOXO,
Val + Allison