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This week’s episode of So THIS Happened is one for the books — partly because Jen and Rachel recorded the entire thing while wearing sunglasses… and switching pairs mid-convo. Pure chaos? Maybe. But make it fashion.

☀️ In this episode:

Rachel reflects on her much-needed recharge and the underrated power of doing nothing

Jen recaps her first-ever 4th of July in Wichita (baseball + fireworks = 💥)

The girls rave about local bluegrass band Pretend Friend and Wichita's pizza scene — including the frozen-but-fabulous LMNO Pizza and a mysterious pizza trailer that stole their hearts

They dive headfirst into a Swipe or Cheers game — and things get spicy (tarantulas, twin flames, speakerphones, and AI-generated DMs… what could go wrong?)

A deeper chat about times they’ve knowingly or unknowingly been the villain in someone else’s story (spoiler: it gets real)

Exciting hints about upcoming events, podcast glow-ups, and why they need your feedback

💬 Topics you’ll love:

Can you use AI to break up with someone? (Turns out: yes.)

Should reptiles even be pets?

The double-edged sword of being “too sunshiny”

High school drama, Braums ice cream, and the audacity of teenage boys

🎧 Listener Note: If you’re tuning in on audio-only, let us know! A lot of this episode is visual (whiteboards, sunglasses, etc), so we’d love your feedback on how to better tailor each experience.

🕶️ Whether you’re here for the storytelling, the sass, or the random sunglasses swaps — this episode will have you cracking up, cringing (just a little), and maybe reflecting on your own inner villain arc.

00:00 Introduction and Cheers
00:13 Reflecting on the Week
00:56 Work-Life Balance Discussion
04:42 Podcast Introduction
06:16 4th of July and Local Events
09:18 Pizza Talk
15:09 Game Time: Swipe or Cheers
25:54 Toxic Relationships and Moving On
26:10 Public Speakerphone Etiquette
31:31 AI in Dating Apps
40:45 Being the Villain in Someone's Story
54:48 Upcoming Plans and Viewer Feedback


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Velvet Lounges, Python Surprises, and Recharging Weekends | So THIS Happened Episode 4

In this week’s episode of So THIS Happened, Jen and Rachel are serving up snakes, sass, and stories you didn’t know you needed. From velvet lounge chairs and patio cocktails to surprise python encounters on the riverwalk (yes, really), they take you on a hilariously unexpected ride. Along the way, they share personal anecdotes, chat about their eventful weekends, and discuss social media trends, all while offering a blend of humor and heart. Tune in for unexpected tales, creative recharges, and a sprinkle of relatable annoyances.

00:00 Introduction and Catch-Up
00:39 Weekend Adventures and Dining Out
02:49 Baking Business and Market Preparations
07:43 Social Media Day and Digital Wichita Summer Camp
19:25 Relaxation and Recharging Strategies
29:10 Struggling to Focus at Work
29:43 Chat GPT as a Mental Health Professional
31:11 Pomodoro Method and Productivity Tips
32:03 What Grinds Our Gears
37:20 Content Creation Challenges
43:30 TikTok Trends and Memes
51:44 Acronyms and Social Media Lingo
55:37 Conclusion and Future Plans

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Charting Local Adventures and Trend Challenges

Hosts Jen and Rachel of 'So This Happened' return to discuss a myriad of topics in a fun and dynamic episode. They reminisce about past summer experiences, joke about starting quirky businesses like a bug-themed food truck, and share local festival stories from Wichita. The duo also dive into a light-hearted game challenging Rachel to guess popular TikTok trends. The episode serves as a blend of local culture, personal anecdotes, and engaging banter.

00:00 Welcome Back to So This Happened

00:31 Summer Memories and Bug Burgers

01:47 Business Ideas and Wine Reviews

06:00 Somewhere Fest Adventures

13:39 Trolls, Tattoos, and Travel Tales

21:35 Introduction to Social Media Trends

22:53 Explaining the TikTok Challenge Game

23:56 Scoring System Breakdown

25:43 First Challenge: Rat Girl Summer

28:50 Second Challenge: Girl Dinner

30:29 Third Challenge: Girl Math

31:29 Fourth Challenge: Lucky Girl Syndrome

34:01 Fifth Challenge: Apparently Trend

39:37 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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