So THIS Happened...
“So THIS Happened…” is the podcast version of catching up with your most unfiltered friend over wine. Each week, Jen and Rachel dive into personal mishaps, past memories, local happenings, weird habits, and whatever else pops up — including the occasional celebrity headline we just have to talk about. It’s casual, it’s chaotic, and it’s all real.
So THIS Happened...
Episode 5: Fireworks and Red Flags
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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