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State Of The Internet with Chelsea Riffe 02.06.2026 1val 39min

Chelsea and Xanthe are BACK for May's State of the Internet debrief, where we try to make sense of WTF is going on in the internet each month.Today's report includes:• Spotify's AI-generated podcast announcement — what does this mean for podcast hosts? Why do tech CEOs feel SO out of touch with these decisions? Plus why reading T&C's is IMPERATIVE these days and what to do with this info.• Hot Chef Threads drama — IYKYK, and if you don't, we'll explain. Do we "owe" our audiences anything after we make our personal lives very public? Is it okay to paywall your vulnerability? How can we be more mindful of the dynamic we play in our online communities?• The Met Gala x tech billionaires funding the arts — is this a good or bad thing in the long-run? Why are tech bros so obsessed with inserting themselves in fashion right now? What amount of money makes people bend on their morals/values and why?• Everlane gets bought up by SHEIN — WTF. Period.We discuss everything through the lens of online leadership, digital behavior, and modern philosophy.You’ll leave with clear takeaways to move forward with, as well as a deeper understanding of how these topics are already impacting the conversations you’re leading, online and off.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA ↓⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠PODCAST⁠⁠NEWSLETTER⁠⁠POPCORN CLUB

Love a May Faves Episode 26.05.2026 39min

Hiiii from life post-Harry-Styles concert, back on the mic with a new monthly series: a roundup of all the things we’ve been most obsessed with, from products to productivity hacks to adorable tiny vehicles and everything in between. ENJOY! Also — a reminder that the Life of the Party pre-sale ends Saturday, so hop in to save $1000 right here.

Love Putting Condoms On Your Website (Guest Episode With Kalyl Kadri) 19.05.2026 46min

F*ck nice, give them DRAMA!!! In today’s episode Xanthe sits down with Kal from Words Hurt Copy to chat all things ~authenticity~ in the current online landscape. You’ll learn how to come up with your next offer theme, tips to revive an existing sales page, practical approaches to show up as your TRUEST self online (even when people from your past are watching), and hear us chat extensively about why “performing for the algorithm” isn’t actually such a bad thing. We also get into the lore of the Christmas Kiss, the fear Final Destination bestowed upon a generation, and Kal’s ideal day in Barcelona.CONNECT WITH KAL ↓WEBSITE INSTAGRAMTHREADS

Love A Barcelona Bender 12.05.2026 53min

It’s quitting season!!! Xanthe’s unpacking all the content commitments she’s choosing to stop continuing (see ya, Saturday Shift!), plus a mixed bag update episode talking about travel plans, Lena Dunham’s memoir, hangover hacks, places we’re loving in Barcelona, and a discussion around community inspired by this post!

State of The Internet with Chelsea Riffe 05.05.2026 1val 23min

Did somebody sayyyy crossover series?! Xanthe and Chelsea have joined forces for this new monthly deep dive into what the actual f*ck is happening on the internet from social platforms, to podcasting, to pop culture. This week, we explore questions like:•⁠ ⁠Substack: Can you ethically stay? Can you afford to leave?•⁠ ⁠Alex vs. Alix: is Girl Fight the new Girl Boss? Is new media built to break?•⁠ ⁠Summer House: The bar is in hell, but are we complicit?And dig into lots of juicy nuances around online leadership, digital behaviour, and modern philosophy. You’ll leave with clear takeaways to move forward with, as well as a deeper understanding of how these topics are already impacting the conversations you’re leading, online and off.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA ↓INSTAGRAMPODCASTNEWSLETTERPOPCORN CLUB

Love The Layover Lore Drop 28.04.2026 50min

As the episode suggests: LAYOVER LORE DROP! Since 2020, we’ve been building what is now known as “Layover" — a real-estate portfolio that has at various times included a villa in Tulum, an apartment in Mexico City, a plot of land in Joshua Tree, an (almost) lake house in Michigan, and a cottage by the sea in Nova Scotia. The latter just went live on Airbnb this week (link below!) so to celebrate, we’re walking you through our entire timeline and journey in the real-estate investment and short-term rental world, detailing why we got into it all, how our vision has changed over the years, and all of the places we’ve bought, sold, leased, and backed out of ;) along the way.RENT LAYOVER SEASIDE ↓Right Here

Love a Long-form Queen (Guest Episode with Sara Joelle) 21.04.2026 46min

Eeeee a cross-over event! Xanthe caught up with Sara between the lines of our London trip, and absolutely GRILLED HER on her long-form content processes. You’ll learn how she maintains three (absolutely fire!) email newsletters, three (!!) substack publications, a blog, a podcast, a pinterest account… and the tea on ALLLL the systems that support her in showing up for ‘em.We also chat about how to be a good long-distance bestie, and the things we attribute to our ability to stay close even when we live far. A VALUE-PACKED AND VERY FUN EP!CONNECT WITH SARA ↓WebsiteInstagramPodcastNewsletterSubstack(And if you missed it, here’s a link to the last time we had Sara on the pod!)

Love Risking My Life For a Bad Bunny Album 14.04.2026 1val 7min

deep down, you probably do know what you want to be posting about — you just don’t think it makes sense strategically and/or assume that people simply won’t give a sh*t. AM I RIGHT? today’s episode kicks off by a major perspective shift AND an approach to try re: sharing your life online, and then we get into discussion around a couple headlines including ↓• how platforms should be responsible for the spread of disinformation online • whether we can be legally liable for comments made on the posts we shareplus a freaky phenomenon of increased traffic accidents on major album release dates, the Guinness shortage in Ireland (!!) due to fuel-price blockades, cheap snacks at The Masters, and whatever the f*ck else came up, as usual!

Love The Online Etiquette Episode 07.04.2026 1val 9min

Xanthe’s finally ready to get back on Threads, while Frank deletes it on air! Wtf is up with the online thirst for a villain story (re: Summer House)! Misc. Instagram Stories strategies and an impromptu crash course on them! How to analyze culture without being a hater! Why cigarettes being “in” are a sign of the times in such a major way! Plus the latest influencer x AI nightmare material! And lots of other random things, per usual!

Love Having Identities Outside Our Relationship 31.03.2026 1val 1min

Xanthe is fresh off the plane from Paris, Frank is deep into his Vinted addiction, and we’re getting into:+ Our candid take on saving money vs. living life+ Frank’s burgeoning business idea+ Living part-time in a city without your partner (foreshadowing)+ Why brands are setting standards around “takes” culture+ More drama at Chalamet HQ+ The Gossip Girl of the Gen Z celebrity sceneAnd, sign up for Xanthe's Culture Shift newsletter here.--PS: If you want to sponsor the next episode for just $50 USD, send an email to frank(at)ohsierra(dot)ca!

Love An Honest Revenue Review 24.03.2026 47min

IT'S ANOTHER MONEY EPISODE FOR YA! Today we’re breaking down our Q1 revenue situation — which, TBH, was looking a little hairy riiiightttt up until…. well, you’ll have to listen to find out. We also discuss the ethics of using AI as a design tool, why you should book your 2026 travel now if you wanna save some cash, the latest hazing ritual happening at the White House, and DROP A DELICIOUS SOUP RECIPE into the mix, just for good measure. ENJOY.--This episode is brought you by Pitch Perfect, a pitching and visibility program for creative entrepreneurs. Pitch Perfect is open for early-bird enrollment right now, and it will teach you how to actually pitch yourself — to podcasts, publications, and partnerships that make you a reference point in your field. Use code LYTTC to get $100 off your enrollment! And if you need a lil appetizer, check out host Chelsea's free podcast Art of the Ask where she shares all about asking for what you want, from new clients to hefty discounts and more.

Love Big Penis 17.03.2026 57min

WE’RE BAAAACK with a big announcement about the future of the show and a classic roundup of random shit we read about on the internet and the takes you may not have needed but will be SO glad you heard. promise. in today’s lineup:Harry Styles album reviewGen Z James BondShrimp or enemy?Timothée’s opera dramaThe FDA vs. Big PenisIf you like the episode, share it with a friend or to your IG stories! you will be rewarded with our undying admiration, and years good luck.

Love The Organic Growth Episode 17.02.2026 59min

Xanthe gained almost 2K new followers in January WITHOUT a single trial reel, paid ad, or viral post… and actually spent less time creating content than before. In this episode, she reverse-engineers her strategy step by step to show you exactly how she did it, anddddd goes through all the steps for YOU to create a strategy that yields similar results. Consider this your proof, ONCE AND FOR ALL, that you don’t have to pay to play — in time, money, energy, or ethics — to scale your online platforms!Mentioned in this episode ↓Life of the Party ProgramSocial Life CommunityLeisure Ethic Template

Love Getting Papped At The Pope Inauguration 03.02.2026 1val 15min

WOOOO! We’re fully back to our LYTTC roots today with a medley of god-knows-what from our Harry Styles concert plans, Xanthe’s solo travel shenanigans and Frank’s week as a bachelor in Barcelona. We also reflect on a profound post from Chelsea Fagan re: life lessons on marriage, aging, and putting celebrities on political pedestals. Remember to leave a review if you love us and send us recommendations for our next deep dive topic if there’s something you want our take on!

Love The Personal Style Episode 20.01.2026 1val 11min

Since moving to Barcelona with nothing but a few suitcases, we’ve been rebuilding our closets with clothes we feel REALLY excited about wearing, pouring more energy into developing our personal style so we can show up in the world in a way we’re proud of. For Xanthe, this helps her stay “camera ready” for content, and for Frank, it’s helped him transform his intellectual passion for menswear into a wardrobe that inspires him just as much. We share specific practices for what helped us find our style over the last few months, plus a full debrief on the Spanish Visa process (mission complete!), a flashback to where we were in 2016, some speculation about Harry Styles’ new album, and a discussion on why Trial Reels are getting so much hate right now.TODAY’S SPONSOR ↓ Kaileen Elise Sues is an intuition coach for woo-leaning high-achievers who want it all in 2026 — except burnout — and she’s hosting a Vision Boarding with Intuition workshop. In the workshop, you’ll craft a vision that *delights* your inner child, *celebrates* where you are now, and *aligns* with your future-self, AND you’ll learn new ways to tap into your inner wisdom on the daily.Here’s what you can expect: A 90-minute live class on January 29 at 1-2:30pm CST with replay.A visioning toolkit with a guided meditation, journal prompts, and templates to keep your visions flowing.It's regularly $88, but just $44 when you sign up now!!

Love the Money Goals Episode 06.01.2026 42min

We didn’t reach our revenue goals in 2025, but we’re feeling rich anyway ;). We’re kicking off our first episode of the year with a financial review of the past 12 months, sharing:The personal finance and budgeting process that allowed us to save more than everWhy we didn’t reach our revenue goals for 2025 and what we’re doing about it this yearOur savings strategies and how we’re modifying our investments this year(Lack of) progress on our debt, and why we’re not stressing about itPlus lots of the little money tools and tricks that we’ve loved this year!This episode is sponsored by Lemonade Co.’s Social Impact Comms Club! Lemonade Co. are offering 50% off the first 3 months of this brand-new community offer to the first 10 folks who sign up via this link: http://lemonadeco.ca/comms-club

Love a Holiday Spesh 30.12.2025 1val 15min

It's a surprise bonus episode!! To cap off the year, we’re comparing our 2025 predictions to what actually came true, and forecasting content creation themes for the year ahead. We get into lotssss of practical recommendations on how to navigate the weather, including:how to create “messier” content this year while navigating the fine line between effortlessness and carelessnesswhat the new hyper-niche algorithms will mean about how you create, consume, and collaborate in the new yearwhy folks are leaning further into imperfect creativity, embracing a lack of symmetry as a signal of humanity in response to AIand PLENTY more.LINKS ↓social life (save up to $264/year ‘til January 6th!)last year’s predictions episodepinterest predicts 2026zoe’s 2025 articlethis British inclusivity initiative

Love To Hate The “Smart Is The New Influencer” Movement 23.12.2025 1val 2min

Everyyyyybody’s talking about long-form content, becoming a cultural commentator, and ~having an opinion~ as an essential part of your online presence come 2026 — but there are some serious elephants in these rooms and we are CALLING ‘EM OUT TODAY. In this episode:+ A deep dive into the role of journalism in the internet age+ The problem with the “smart is the new influencer” movement+ Why we’re burning out on opinion-based content (and need “vibes” more than ever)+ What to consider before you pivot your content to long-form+ How to decide whether to hop on another platform (cough cough linkedin!)+ “Instagram is television” and what that means for your strategyIf you enjoy this ep, please leave us a review! TYSM!This episode is sponsored by Sobremesa Institute, the unconventional Spanish school. Explore the 2026 in-person language immersion here, and find all of their 2026 offerings here.

Love a Self-Trust Body of Work Culture Performance Embodiment Movement 09.12.2025 58min

Ooooh we are SO back! In today’s episode we explain the decision to shift to a fortnightly format, analyze the “words of the year” (and choose some of our own), flaunt our terrifying lack of musical prowess, and celebrate two heroes of our time: Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin The Turtle. wait, what?Today’s episode is brought to you by Social Life, the social media support system that solves your content execution problem, keeps your creative spark alive, and meaningfully grows your business — without asking you to post more, perform harder, or please the [petty] algorithm. It’s launching at the lowest price + with a sweeeeet bonus December 10-16, so make sure you’re on it (here) to be notified when doors open.

Love the Elusive Concept of Taste 25.11.2025 1val 1min

In honour of gift guide and roundup season, the topic of TASTE is front of mind for all of us, whether we know it or not. In this episode, we unpack:• What means to “have taste” vs. “make taste”• How much of what we see/perceive as “taste” is actually just copying someone else’s• The difference between a curator and a creator• Taste and influence as adjacent (but not mutually exclusive)• Rejecting the “good taste/bad taste” binaryAnnnnnd then we explore:• Learning how to describe what you like• Taste as a product of self-knowledge• An argument against gatekeeping the good stuff• Why being mainstream isn’t tastelessOther topics include: finishing our Spanish visa journey, starting Spanish lessons, our owned media platform plans, the Charli XCX Substack discourse, and the infamous pink J.Crew sweater.This episode is brought to you by Liv Rollings, the marketing gal for creative entrepreneurs who think too much about marketing, but care too much to stop. On December 4th, Liv is running a free live workshop for creatives called But First, Marketing where you’ll do a live build of a marketing strategy that you can take into 2026 that feels creative and fun to execute, combines it with strategy and helps you to prioritize it above your client work. Visit @livrollings on Instagram to learn more or sign up here.