What We Said
by Dear Media
Intended to inspire and entertain, best friends Jaci Marie & Chelsey Jade talk candidly about health, business, relationships, life, etc. You can expect the girls to be joined by occasional guests, reading friends' & fans' stories, & offering unsolicited but heartfelt advice. | Introduction music by Lowercase Committee | Cover art by Chloe Bruderer.
Episodes
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THINGS WE’RE TOO OLD FOR
Age is just a number until you’re staring at a messy room, staying up way too late, and wondering when exactly you were supposed to outgrow all of this. This week, Jaci and Chelsey are reading listener submissions about the things we’re officially too old for. Some probably should’ve ended after...
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WHO IS IN THE RIGHT?!
This week on the What We Said Podcast, Jaci and Chelsey are joined by Lauren and Chanler, the sisters behind The Pop Apologists Podcast. There’s so much that goes into recording a podcast with someone as close as your sibling or best friend, and with experience in both dynamics, the duos discuss...
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IS A DM CONSIDERED CHEATING?!
It wouldn’t officially be November without a new advice column! This week, Jaci and Chelsey are helping a listener whose husband saw a woman on the street, thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world, and DMed her just to confirm it, plus someone struggling to find the right mental…
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HR DISASTERS
Celebrity crushes, Chelsey going blonde, twins, and H3 drama. That’s all before we even get into the main topic of today’s episode: HR nightmares. Kind of like what Ethan is going through, in a way. Listeners submitted their worst workplace stories involving the most universally lame department…
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SPOOOOKY STORIES!
Chester and Jasper are back, funnier, better, and with more hair than ever. After a night out on the town, the boys sit down for a quick chat before Chester ties the knot with his lady, Cathy. However, the sins of last night come back to haunt them, leaving the big day in jeopardy. Things get…
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TRICK OR TREAT
Welcome to another episode of What We Said with special guests Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, or at least Jaci and Chelsey dressed as them! This Halloween episode starts with an ode to one of the girls’ favorite comfort shows, The Great British Bake Off, before Jaci serves up a full recap of…
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OCTOBER FAVORITES
New month, new what? That’s right, new favorites! Fall is the focus of this episode, with cozy recipes and book recommendations perfect for the season. Jaci and Chelsey also share the lip and facial products they’ve been loving lately, plus some Dancing with the Stars talk for good measure.…
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GHOSTING STORIES
An all time favorite here at the What We Said Podcast, Jaci and Chelsey are back with more ghosting stories. Every story was submitted by listeners like YOU, and in a shocking turn of events for 2026, the Valley girls are just as guilty as the men! They’re reading about ghosting guys even when...
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CATFISH GOT YOUR TONGUE?
If you know Jaci and Chelsey, you know one of their favorite activities is cozying up to watch an episode of Catfished. This week, you can join them as they read never before shared stories from people who thought they knew who they were talking to, only to realize they’d been getting punked the...
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RATS, RANTS & ROADTRIPS
Jaci and Chelsey kick things off with a recap of Jaci’s trip to Yosemite, followed by Chelsey’s latest Diamondbacks game and how hard it’s been to be an Arizona sports fan lately. The conversation then takes a serious turn as they discuss the tragic situation at Cornell University, where a group…
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AI HAS GONE TOO FAR
We’re officially back to regularly scheduled programming with this month’s installment of advice! Creepy comments about a toddler’s hair coming in, an overbearing mom leaving footprints all over her daughter’s social media, and a very taboo workplace crush — all dilemmas submitted by you, the...
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WE'RE READY FOR FALL
This week’s episode of the What We Said Podcast is a chatty one, covering everything from Jaci’s latest collaboration with the aloe vera based, good for you soda brand Hot Girl Soda to Chelsey’s trip to Julian and her battle with fall fashion in this season’s lingering heat. The girls also share...
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HOT GIRLS MAKE MISTAKES, TOO
Jaci and Chelsey are kicking things off this week with their annual discussion about summer fading into fall, Chelsey joining the bricked up community, and Jaci’s watchlist of top rated films. Things wrap up with the story of a hilariously unplanned road trip. Double check your maps before…
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In Memory of Jude
Trigger warning: this episode discusses pregnancy loss, baby loss, and Trisomy 18. We’re back after a much needed break. Chelsey opens up about the reason for their time away: the loss of her precious baby, Jude River. She shares her experience, from planning for their third child to navigating...
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OUR BEST VALLEY GIRL ADVICE
If there’s anything that deserves a return to the What We Said spotlight, it’s some of Jaci and Chelsey’s glorious advice. You all know it, love it, and keep coming back with burning questions that need answers from your hosts. This “Best Of” episode revisits your biggest dilemmas, from…
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MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT
Prepare to cringe, because this “Best Of” episode is bringing back some of the most embarrassing moments from What We Said! We’ve got a rogue husband inviting another couple to sit with them in an otherwise empty restaurant, a bold “three finger combo” comment made to a father in law that...
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SIGNS HE’S CONTROLLING YOU
Back again with another hit compilation, Jaci and Chelsey are getting into your WORST dating and relationship stories! From Tinder to Hinge and Mutual, no dating app is safe. They’re reading about scary tantrums, sneaky thieves, hometown romances, and how to make sure you don’t get stuck with the...
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MOST SHOCKING CONFESSIONS
This week, Jaci and Chelsey are revisiting some of the most shocking anonymous confessions ever shared on What We Said! They’re reading secrets about hooking up with the wrong person and bathroom moments that should have stayed private. There are bad habits to confess, plus a story that demands...
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BURNING QUESTIONS PT. 2
After y’all ATE UP the last “Burning Questions” episode, Jaci and Chelsey are back with part two! They’re answering even more of the questions you’ve been dying to ask, including what their dream home (or compound) would absolutely have to include. If you guessed Italian kitchens, reformers, and...
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I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL
What’s a hill you’ll die on before ever changing your mind? Listeners submitted their most stubborn stances and Jaci + Chelsey are here to decide if they’re worth defending. Some are reasonable–like the belief that strength training is more effective than other forms of exercise. Others, like...
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HORRIBLE ACCIDENTAL TEXTS
Nothing will make your stomach drop like sending a text message to the wrong person. You’re undeniably guilty, and as the panic sets in, your mind races to come up with an explanation for the receiver of your misdirected message. Today, Jaci and Chelsey are reading some of your WORST accidental...
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HELP, I HATE MY PERSONALITY!!
Jaci and Chelsey are back with another advice column! How do you plan a wedding when every trend and influencer is pulling you in a different direction, making your big day feel like a nightmare? The girls share tips for navigating mom guilt and taking time away from your kids for yourself. They...
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BURNING QUESTIONS
Today Jaci and Chelsey are answering 73 rapid fire questions, Vogue style. Except they definitely won’t make it through all 73 questions. You’ll learn plenty about the girls as they reveal their dream lazy days and least favorite food. They also share what rules their cult would have and how…
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JULY FAVORITES
Welcome back to another Monthly Round-Up Episode. Jaci and Chelsey dish their favourite books of the month–The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza. They also share their new favorite podcast obsession, Good Noticings, and a Substack article that...
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MONEY, DRAMA & SECRETS OF PODCASTING
Thinking about starting a podcast? Start here.Today Jaci and Chelsey pull back the curtain on what podcasting is really like, how it’s evolved, and everything they’ve learned over the years. They share what things were like before joining the Dear Media network and hiring editors–plus whether you...
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GIRL’S TRIP DISASTERS
Nothing tests a friendship quite like a girls trip gone wrong. This scenario is all too familiar to your hosts, Jaci and Chelsey, who have had their fair share of disasters while traveling together. Our first story kicks off eerily similar to Jaci’s speeding ticket drama, which somehow escalated...
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AM I THE PROBLEM?
Am I the problem? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves–and if you haven’t, you probably should. This week, some introspective Valley girls share their struggles with deciding if they’re in the wrong. One is suspicious of her husband using Snapchat to chat with his work wife. Another wonders…
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UNHINGED BACHELORETTE TRIP DRAMA
What’s the point of all this Love Island talk lately if nobody is getting married?! This week on the What We Said Podcast, listeners share their craziest stories from the best part of any wedding: the bachelorette party. A weekend full of fun with just the girls? Yes, please! Those rules…
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LOVE ISLAND CATCH UP
(In Iain Stirling's voice): The girls kick this week off with another round of Love Island chat, and they’ve got Sincere squarely in their crosshairs. They’ve officially had it up to ~here~ with his games and lies, and they’re breaking down everything happening in the villa. There's a study on…
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8 YEARS OF WWS!
Jaci and Chelsey recently celebrated eight years of the What We Said Podcast! It’s been a wild ride full of unexpected turns. From advice columns and horror stories to tender moments and jaw-dropping drama, the girls have shared so much alongside you, their listeners. Along the way, Jaci and...
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SUMMER FLINGS!
Coming off last week’s Love Island recap, Jaci and Chelsey are craving all the sizzling summer romance. They asked you to send in your favorite summer fling stories, and you absolutely delivered. We’re talking sneaking away with your secret vacation man every summer for years (yes, years), flying...
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I HATE MY FRIEND’S HUSBAND
Jaci and Chelsey have heard your cries for their thoughts on the current season of Love Island USA, and they’re finally here. The girls kick things off by breaking down the villa after Casa Amor turned everything upside down. Almost every relationship (if you could even call it that) is hanging…
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UNHINGED WEDDING DRAMA
This week on the What We Said Podcast, Jaci and Chelsey are sharing listener submissions about wedding days that went up in flames. No, like literally—one of the weddings actually caught on fire. The rest are metaphorical: heinous comments from in-laws on the day of the ceremony, getting…
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JUNE FAVORITES
Home sweet home. This week, the girls finish recapping their Italy trip, and let’s just say the travel chaos wasn’t quite over yet. Chelsey gets stranded again, done dirty by the London airport for a second time before finding herself stuck in Dallas too. Jaci also falls victim to the London...
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SUMMER RITUALS
The girls are back at it again, coming to you from their Italian villa. This week, they’re sharing their summer must-haves, do’s, eats, and sees. You’ll notice some are heavily inspired by their current vacation, like hanging laundry out to dry in the open air, and then some wild cards, like…
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EURO SUMMER RECAP
Ciao from Italy! Jaci and Chelsey are finally reunited in Capri — but not before a series of very unfortunate events. The girls are recapping their Euro summer adventures so far, and much like the island they’re recording from, the trip has come with some very high highs and some sea-level lows....
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OUR DREAM VACATION!
This week, the girls are planning their dream Italian summer vacation. Chelsey shares what she’s most excited about as her family heads to Tuscany, while Jaci reveals an extra stop on her itinerary in the Cotswolds, a storybook region in the English countryside, before the families reunite in...
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MY BFF IS CRAZY
This week, the girls are diving into your craziest best friend stories, for better and for worse. Jaci and Chelsey react to listener submissions featuring everything from a boyfriend driving a wedge between childhood besties to unknowingly being pimped out by your ride-or-die, and even getting...
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SUMMER BUCKET LIST
In this episode, we’re creating our ultimate Summer Bucket List and talking about how we want this season to feel—not just what we want to do. We discuss living more analog (or at least a lot less digital), slowing down, finding inspiration in everyday activities, and creating a summer that feels...
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I READ MY HUSBAND’S TEXTS
This week, the girls are back for another monthly advice column and covering everything from friendship dynamics and bridal/baby shower burnout to pregnancy body image and baby timing expectations. Chelsey gives advice on a question about dealing with the mental side of watching your body change...
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CHELSEY’S PREGNANT!!
This week on the What We Said Podcast, Chelsey opens up about being pregnant and some of the struggles that have come along with it, from feeling sick and exhausted to navigating such a huge life change while still trying to show up for her three boys at home. The girls talk honestly about the...
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MAY FAVORITES
Welcome to the What We Said Podcast’s May Favorites. As the girls get ready for their biggest live show yet (see you soon, SLC!), they’re wrapping up the month by sharing everything they’ve been loving lately. This month’s roundup includes a podcast so deeply concerning it’s keeping Jaci up at...
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I MARRIED THE GREEN FLAG
This week, the girls are reading your stories about the moment you knew you married the right person. After falling down the Love Trapped Podcast rabbit hole about a man who seemingly chose the wrong partner and is still paying the price, Jaci and Chelsey wanted to hear the opposite: the moments...
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AM I BEING DRAMATIC?
This week, the girls are back with another advice column after recapping Jaci’s quick Vegas trip and catching up on life. The listener submissions, centered around determining who might be overreacting in a situation, sparked a lot of strong opinions, especially around friendships and the weird...
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FAKE SCENARIO-AHOLIC
Who doesn’t love a fake scenario? One thing’s for sure: the What We Said Podcast does — and apparently, so do you. This week, listeners submitted tons of hypothetical situations that have absolutely no basis in reality… but somehow still manage to raise your heart rate. What would you do if you...
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SHOCKING MOM CONFESSIONS
Longtime listeners of the What We Said Podcast know that Jaci and Chelsey are moms, loud and proud. But as this episode proves, motherhood also comes with plenty of moments you’d rather never speak about again. This week, listeners wrote in their most controversial and shocking mom stories....
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HOW TO FIND YOURSELF
Yes, another guest episode so soon — and this one is a good one. Jaci and Chelsey are joined by Payton Sartain Ross, lifestyle and fashion creator, host of the Note to Self podcast, and curator behind Chez Ross. Fresh off getting married to MLB player Joe Ross, Payton opens up about life as a WAG...
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WOMEN ARE TIRED
This week on the What We Said Podcast, the girls are back with another advice column episode, diving into your dilemmas. Listeners wrote in asking how to deal with gifts you definitely don’t want to keep (and the clutter guilt that comes with them), how to navigate mom guilt in a world where way...
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REVISITING OUR INSANE LORE
It’s been a while since Jaci and Chelsey have taken a trip down memory lane, and this time it’s less about how they met (we’ve covered that before) and more about how their lives — and the podcast — have evolved. They get into what it was really like starting What We Said, the blog that walked so...
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APRIL FAVORITES!
April has come and gone, which means it’s time for your What We Said hosts to break down their favorite things of the month. Entertainment takes center stage first, with TV show recommendations and a few good old-fashioned book picks. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Monthly Favorites episode without...
About this show
Intended to inspire and entertain, best friends Jaci Marie & Chelsey Jade talk candidly about health, business, relationships, life, etc. You can expect the girls to be joined by occasional guests, reading friends' & fans' stories, & offering unsolicited but heartfelt advice. | Introduction music by Lowercase Committee | Cover art by Chloe Bruderer.
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Dear Media