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Unapologetically Open
by Payton and Emma Grace
Two grad students students, Payton and Emma Grace, talking about anything and everything, unapologetically.
Episodes
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we are taking different paths
Is being “basic” a bad thing? We don’t think so and we explain why in this week's episode where we talk about how liking popular things has been deemed as “basic”. We also catch up on life in graduate school and how it’s not what we thought it would be like.
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we peaked in undergrad?
Do people reach a peek in life? Because, we sure feel like we have and now life is going downhill. Or are we just going through major life changes that people don’t talk about? This episode we discuss postgrad life and all the ups and downs as we adjust to our new lives. Fun times.
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We are not in Farmville anymore....
We are back? Yes, we are back after a year off, but this time we are doing this completely from two different states. We have graduated from Longwood and are starting the next chapters of our lives in graduate school. This episode is about where we have been, what’s happened since graduating, why...
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S:2 EP:1 - Happy 1 Year to Unapologetically Open!
It’s been ONE WHOLE year of Unapologetically Open. During this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and listen to the first episode and give our reaction. We hope you have enjoyed our journey so far and thank you so much for listening!
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EP: 27 - "I SAW A CRIME" - Payton
Payton saw a crime? Yes, she did on her California trip! During this week's episode, we catch up on what has happened these last few weeks while Payton traveled across California, Emma Grace had her wisdom teeth removed, and we both finished our virtual study abroad classes!
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EP: 26 - Loving Yourself First
Loving yourself fully can be a long battle but it’s 100% worth it. Yet, some people believe in order to love yourself then you have to focus all your time on yourself. This means not getting into relationships, keeping your emotions to yourself, and distancing yourself. Well, we believe this…
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EP: 25 - Communicating and Crying :)
Has 2021 ruined communication? Well, we think it has defiantly impacted how gen z communicates. From friendships to relationships and even situationships…communication has gone downhill! In this episode, we unpack how we think people need to prioritize expressing their feelings, being more...
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EP: 24 - It's Brutal Out Here
WE ARE BACK!!! For real this time. In this episode, we decided we would catch everyone up on what has been going on in our lives over the last few months. Also, if you love Olivia Rodrigo's new album as much as we did, then this is the comeback episode you have been waiting for.
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EP: 23 - Canceling "cancel culture"
This episode is all about cancel culture! From James Charles to politicians, more and more people are being canceled today. But what is it? Why are people being canceled so often? Is cancel culture toxic or are we just holding people accountable for their actions? All these questions and more…
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EP: 22 - We are just houseplants.
We are back…almost a month hiatus but that is okay because we are back and better than ever! In this episode, we address the reason we have not been as active on our social media and with posting new episodes. We also break down our feelings around something called Seasonal Affective Disorder and...
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EP: 21 - Glee or Emo Music? This or That?
In this episode, we decided to sit down and answer a few questions so y’all can get to know us better. Do you know if we like Coke or Pepsi, Spider-Man or Iron Man, or if we went through an emo phase? Well, all these will be answered and more during this episode. We hope you enjoy this more...
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EP: 20 - The Rhetoric of Bernie's Mittens *20th Episode Special*
We have made it to our 20th episode!!! This special episode is different from the rest but in all the best ways! In this episode, one of our good friends, Sofia talks about her views on Bernie Sanders mittens from the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. These mittens became a meme all over social...
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EP: 19 - Organized Chaos
On this week's episode, we decided to try something new and something we said we would never do. If you have been listening to our episodes, then you probably picked up on how busy the both of us are…all the time. We love staying involved and with that comes staying organized. We believe one of…
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EP: 18 - New Year, Same Problems?
Welcome back! This week's episode is our first one of 2021. In this episode, we talk about our holiday season, Spring semester classes, Covid, current events, and new podcast stuff!
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EP: 17 -Entering the New Year Unapologetically Open
This week's episode is the last episode of 2020 and it’s all about the NEW year. We discuss our feelings about the cliche slogan “new year, new me” and how we believe it can be unrealistic. Then, we finish our final episode of 2020 discussing our personal goals and our goals for the podcast for...
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EP: 16 - I have no regrets...well, maybe some.
In this week's episode, we talk about “regrets”. We talk about if you should be living life with no regrets, how dwelling on the past can be bad mentally, how having regrets can be positive, and much more! In addition to sharing some of our regrets, we share our best advice on how we deal with…
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EP: 15 - Home for the Holidays
During this episode, we talk about the holiday season...but not just all the happy and “jolly” stuff. We also talk about how this time of the year can be difficult for many people and we need to acknowledge the negatives as well. We hope this episode helps you realize that the holidays can be...
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EP: 14 - Romanticizing and Prioritizing
On this episode, we talk about the concept of “Romanticizing your life”. This is probably something you have heard from the TikTok trend along with the idea of living your life as the main character. We discuss how social media has drastically changed the idea behind romanticizing, and how we…
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EP: 13 - Idk what happened this semester but it’s over.
During this week's episode, we reflect on our fall semester and how our podcast is going. We talk about things we have learned about ourselves and things we hope to change next semester. These last few months have been challenging..to say the least...but we have made major realizations recently...
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EP: 12 - Wait a minute while a cry...this is just a lot
This episode is well....a lot. We sat down and just let it all out, to say the least. We discuss our mental health, the election, final exams, burnout, etc. If you’re looking for a place to release some built-up anger, sadness, or frustration, then join us on this week's episode as we scream…
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EP: 11 - Let's Chat, Shall We?
Last week's episode was our 10th episode, so this week we sit down and discuss the future of Unapologetically Open. How have we changed? Do we have any major updates coming for our podcast? Are we still recording over winter break while on opposite sides of the country? We also just wanted to…
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EP: 10 - More Feminism, Less Bullshit
On our 10th episode, we sit down with our roommate, Seneca, and talk about all things feminism, activism, and voting. This is one of our favorite episodes because it is about the topic that had a major influence on why we even started the podcast in the first place. We hope you enjoy this episode...
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EP: 9 - Oh no... not conspiracy theories
During this episode, we talk about CONSPIRACY theories. Some topics include the Denver Airport, ghosts, the moon landing, J.K Rowling, and secret societies. Don’t miss out on these conversations because some of these stories may surprise you. Did you know that some people think the country of...
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EP: 8 - I don’t hold grudges; you’re just toxic
On this episode of Unapologetically Open, Payton and Emma Grace talk about toxic relationships. As mentioned on a few other episodes, toxic relationships have been a major problem for us especially in college. If you think you have a toxic friend or family member, then give this episode a listen...
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EP: 7 - And we're back... Q+A Style
We are back after a week off with a new episode of Unapologetically Open! This week we answer a few questions people asked us on our Instagram and a few others we found as a way for y’all to get to know us more.
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EP: 6 - I just want to succeed...is that bad?
During this episode, we dive into the dreaded topic of our FUTURES…yes, very scary. We talk about our career goals, how often we think about our future, and how we have no clue what we are doing. If you feel confused at all about your futures, then this is the episode for you.
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EP: 5 - You are more than your "accomplishments"
On this episode, we talk about the consequences of defining our worth based on what we have accomplished and our successes. We share our own personal experiences and how it has affected us throughout our lives. From defining our success in school based on our grades to feeling guilty if we aren’t...
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EP: 4 - Simp List and a Movie Anyone?
In this episode, we talk about our all-time favorite movies. Emma Grace exposes her simp list of actors and Payton questions how society’s love of nostalgia has impacted film. Relax and listen as an episode that started out about Harry Potter turned into a bunch of unapologetic opinions about...
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EP: 3 - Wtf was this first week?
This episode we address our first week back at college. From questions about going to class during a pandemic to how we are handling junior year in general, this episode answers it all! Sit back and listen as we expose our true unapologetic opinions about our first week back.
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EP: 2 - Wait, are we going back to school?
Going back to school during a pandemic? Don't worry, we are just as clueless as you are. Stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday and go follow our Instagram @unapologeticallyopen! Contact us at [email protected]!
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EP: 1 - Introducing Unapologetically Open
Welcome to the world of being Unapologetically Open. In this episode, you meet your hosts Payton and Emma Grace, two college students who are just trying to figure life out. Stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday and go follow our Instagram @unapologeticallyopen! Contact us at...
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Two grad students students, Payton and Emma Grace, talking about anything and everything, unapologetically.
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Unapologetically Open is created and hosted by Payton and Emma Grace.
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