Worthy of Note

hey girl hey, i know it’s been 4 months and no i don’t wanna talk about it 😭 but i actually do in this episode as always. this eppy is brought to you by an undisclosed number of biscoff ice cream bars and a very exhausted woman on the verge of collapse, but still, we prevail. i’ve got a few things to say about suzanne collins’ frankly frightening ability to make me cry, how crusty america is right now, and whether or not chappell roan is a gay icon in presence AND in practice. let’s get into it girlies. podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepodlauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarltonTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - intro01:36 - america? america has a problem04:55 - out with the old, in with the new (job)14:10 - sunrise on the weeping 24:10 - chappell roan on call her daddy

happy new year folks! this may be a little late but as you’ll learn in the eppy there’s a good reason 🤧 i wanted to take this time to talk about how the “new year, new me!” phrase that has appeared in the cultural zeitgeist this time every year since 2011 has a ring of truth to it. along the way, we’ll dabble in a little post-2024 reflection, set our guiding words for this year, and motivate ourselves with 1-star reviews. let’s get into it!TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro01:11 - kicking off the new year with a rare respiratory event03:52 - “new year new me” is kinda true tho (hear me out)13:44 - favorite media i found in 2024 26:33 - setting my guiding words for 202536:27 - podcast reflections 39:14 - 1 ⭐️ review FOLLOW ME HERE:podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepodlauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarltonREFERENCED IN THIS POD:jaimmy koroma’s IG pagemorgan harper nichols’ word of the year post 2 whits 1 cup podcast

these are my thoughts. feel your feelings, treat yourself with kindness, and know that we’ll get through this together 💙TIME STAMPS:00:00 - my initial reaction02:33 - the motivating power of anger 08:21 - thoughts on cutting people off over “politics” (aka morals)11:41 - black women: now we rest15:00 - reminder that good things still exist podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepodlauryn’s Instagram: @laurynjcarltonRESOURCES:https://988lifeline.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

this love is blind reunion had me boiling. throw the whole season away. in the meantime, let’s talk about the state and ultimate future of our world being decided in one day by the American people in a group project that has an equal chance of pass or fail. y’all doin’ alright out there? stay safe and perhaps my silly little musings will keep you company during a truly unprecedented time. let’s get into it. podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepodlauryn’s Instagram: @laurynjcarltonTIME STAMPS 00:00 - intro02:04 - a lil’ life check-in 07:29 - the election (eek!)16:50 - love is blind archetypes and initial S7 thoughts 24:55 - tyler and ashley (whew chile…x3)30:27 - stephen and monica 32:30 - marissa and ramses46:26 - tim and alex 1:01:03 - nick and hannah 1:06:53 - (mostly) garrett and taylor

hi hi, i know it’s been forever but i’m back on the mic to discuss something that’s been cooking in my noggin for a really long time: campus ministries and their uncanny commonalities with pyramid schemes & MLMs. you may be thinking, “huh?? explain yourself gorl” and i will! after this episode you’ll have a very hard time spotting the difference between these highly complex (and often problematic) groups. so let’s get into it!!TW: religious trauma, mental health insensitivity, toxic christianity note: if you are currently in a campus ministry, this is not meant to put you down or disparage you. this is my experience, and is meant to point out some of the many issues within evangelical christian culture. there very well could be ministries that are affirming, welcoming, and genuine, but i unfortunately have never experienced that. if you have, please share your experience in the comments! i would love to hear your thoughts :) podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepodlauryn’s Instagram: @laurynjcarltonTIME STAMPS:00:00 - intro03:01 - the musings that led to this episode 05:50 - what’s a campus ministry? 07:44 - the (slight) difference between pyramid schemes & MLMs 13:56 - there’s always a “pitch”19:19 - what brand is that??26:20 - the group dynamics STANK47:45 - how ‘bout that isolation?? 57:05 - it’s all in the language1:05:47 - where does this leave us?

we’re so back this week with a tonally lopsided episode about a gloriously horny period piece and how hard it is to unpack religious/familial trauma. it’s a wild ride so step into the carriage if you’re feelin’ frisky n’ risky!! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - HAPPY PRIDE!!! 01:39 - i BURN for bridgerton XD 16:09 - thoughts on my deconstruction journey 37:37 - being bi-curious & exploring my sexuality 44:26 - AITA: moving across the country without consulting parents

this week, cicadas are on my hit list and i don’t wanna talk about it (though i do for several minutes). we also have a pretty heavy discussion about how Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s truly disappointing cow dung graduation speech says a lot about the man vs. bear discourse, and finish things off with a man who ended his 9-month relationship because his girlfriend wants a big wedding. this one’s a doozy so let’s hop right into it! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - f them bugs >:( 07:13 - harrison butker’s speech & the man vs bear debate 23:50 - AITA: dumping gf over wedding costs

welcome to season 2 of Worthy of Note!! i may have taken an unintentional sabbatical for a multitude of reasons (all of which you’ll hear about in today’s episode) but I’M BACK FOLKS and i’m super excited. in today’s returning episode, we discuss how i knew it was time to get a new job, love life thoughts & developments, and whether being late to a date is the same as standing someone up (spoiler: while it’s rude…it’s not the same). we’ve got a lot to talk about so let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - new season, who dis?? 01:47 - switching to a better job 12:27 - I GOT A BOO THANG :D 15:51 - how dating app trauma can affect a new relationship 25:32 - the fatigue is fatiguing 32:40 - ditching a dusty apartment 40:31 - AITA: leaving the date spot b/c your date is late podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthyofnotepod/ lauryn’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynjcarlton/

i’m back!! these past couple of weeks have been entirely TOO busy. i actually recorded this in time for last Saturday but simply didn’t have a chance to post it until now. but to make up for it, i’m coming through with an episode for all my hopeless romantic girlies out there. before we hop into it, i have a very much needed discussion on musical-to-movie adaptations and how they’re wreaking havoc on the earth, consider dabbling in community theatre, and share some musings on my dating journey and the many truths i’ve adopted along the way. let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - intro 02:41 - reconnecting with my inner theater kid 08:22 - did we really need a wicked movie?? (no) 15:41 - i wanna date again :( 27:04- a word for the lover girls (and whoever else needs it) podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthyofnotepod/ lauryn’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynjcarlton/

we’re back this week with truly one of my favorite episodes to date. in this installment, I discuss how quality therapy can be effective to the point of daily tears, how completely bonkers the Netflix reality tv show love is blind can be (and how i will still be watching season 6), and of worthiest note: a definitive ranking of common romance tropes. this is my greatest contribution to society. let us begin. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - intro 01:20 - when therapy works TOO well 11:38 - love is blind qualms & comments 33:48 - lack of queer representation in rom-coms 38:34 - ranking romance tropes (SERIOUS BUSINESS) final ranking: 1. fake dating 2. friends to lovers 3. enemies to lovers 4. a love triangle 5. workplace romance 6. forbidden love 7. rekindling love after separation 8. crush is already taken 9. unrequited love 10. good girl/bad boy podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worthyofnotepod/ lauryn’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynjcarlton/

this week we get a lil’ deep, with talks of the recent rise in ozempification, tinder being truly outta pocket yet admittedly ingenious, etsy warming me to the depths of my soul with just an email, and why crying is a lost art. i’ve got alotta thoughts on this one so have a seat (or don’t, idk your life) and let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS 00:00 - intro 02:13 - i (we all) need to cry more 05:49 - tinder marketing kinda eats 21:40 - etsy’s holiday sensitivity should be a law 31:26 - thoughts on the state of body positivity podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepod lauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarlton

i’m afraid i have taken ill and shan’t improve for at least half a fortnight, BUT i was still able to record this episode before my voice became completely incoherent codswallop. this week, we chat about menstrual mayhem, coworker confidants (or lack thereof), and figuring out what i like to do as a freshly minted post-graduate. don’t forget the AITA story about conflicting morals regarding a fat juicy steak. let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:34 - i’m getting sick :( 05:21 - uterussy chaos 07:29 - accepting that coworkers don’t always mean friends 13:40 - figuring out what i like 21:31 - a brief biblical detour 33:16 - AITA: not paying for s/o’s birthday steak as a vegetarian podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepod lauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarlton

oh yeah, this is the one for my folks who remember who what when where why and how they were when the hunger games dropped down to earth to become the most iconically influential piece of media to ever change pop culture as we know it. today, the odds are in all of your favors because i’m giving you a deep dive into my thoughts, feelings, and experiences regarding the hunger games franchise in its entirety. somehow, there’s still enough room in this episode for my disdain for sprite prices, some therapy thoughts, and an AITA about 2 friends who honestly sound like they just need to have a long conversation complete with a good ol’ fashioned cry sesh. so if the hunger games isn’t your thing (which like, WHY???) there’s still something here for you this week. let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:49 - it’s COLD 02:36 - why is sprite so expensive?? 04:36 - therapy tingz 07:16 - capitalizing on nostalgia 10:22 - hunger games hyperfixation 23:21 - ranking the books & movies (ARGUE WITH THE PAVEMENT IDC) 45:43 - AITA: being mad at a friend for gifting a trip podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepod lauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarlton

this week, on a very non-descript, could-literally-be-a-random-day-in-early-march day, i talk about my reignited devotion to platonic love, my guiding words for the new year, and a recent epiphany i had about the quality of a person who’s a bad friend, complete with a topical AITA post that has me feeling conflicted (to say the least). i have a lotta thoughts on this one, so let’s get into it!! TIME STAMPS 00:00 - intro 02:47 - this new year feels old af 06:34 - resolutions out, guiding words in 11:02 - platonic love & no dating for a year 16:35 - is a bad friend a bad person?? 23:26 - AITA: declining a friendship b/c you have enough friends podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepod lauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarlton

GAHHH i can’t believe i’ve finally started this podcast!! i’m beyond excited to embark on this new creative chapter, and am even more excited to share it with you. this episode is short n’ sweet—wellll maybe not the latter, because we’re reading our very first “am i the asshole” Reddit post featuring a wedding guest with questionable loyalties. if you wanna hear my thoughts, give this one a listen! TIME STAMPS 00:00 - WELCOME TO THE POD!! 01:24 - what inspired this podcast 09:22 - posting schedule 10:27 - podcast format/content 12:49 - AITA: bailing on a dry wedding podcast instagram: @worthyofnotepod lauryn’s instagram: @laurynjcarlton