We’re Getting Romance Wrong

BTS has officially said NO to the Grammys but why? In this episode we’re breaking down their decision, the controversial new Asian Pop category, the Grammys’ growing credibility problem, and why fans are questioning the disappearance of BTS’ Grammy performances. Is this the beginning of a bigger shift in how artists view the Grammys?

Can men and women really be just friends while one or both are in a relationship? This week, I'm joined by special guest and friend, Andrew O'Neil to discuss one of the biggest relationship debates. We dive into trust, boundaries, jealousy, and whether opposite-sex friendships are ever really that simple.

After a weekend in Nashville, I started wondering… why does country music get so much hate compared to other genres? Is it actually the music people dislike or everything that comes with it?

Lately I’ve been realizing that while I crave new experiences, I’ve never been great with change. In this episode, I’m talking about fear, comfort, and asking myself if I stay because I’m happy or because I’m scared.

In this episode, I’m discussing influencer culture and the growing disconnect between creators and the audiences funding their lifestyles. From public shaming and parasocial relationships to luxury content and constant monetization, have some influencers become too disconnected from normal life? And at what point should we start being more intentional about who we support online?

I’ve been noticing how friendships can start to feel different in your twenties and how hard it can be to tell if they’re truly low maintenance… or one-sided. In this episode, I talk about the grey areas of adult friendships, effort, growing apart, and figuring out when to keep showing up versus when something no longer feels mutual.

Lately I’ve been noticing some patterns in my life that made me stop and think… am I actually getting in my own way? In this episode, I’m opening up about the subtle habits I didn’t realize were holding me back and trying to understand why we self-sabotage in the first place.

In this episode, I’m giving my honest reaction to BTS’ ARIRANG and why it didn’t hit the way I expected. Plus, we’re talking about the bigger conversation—why fans are calling it “mid” and what might have changed.If you're interested in checking out more content from me beyond the podcast, you can find my other projects on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@cortneycrump6926

Staying positive sounds simple… until it’s not. In this episode, I’m diving into why seeing the glass half full can actually take effort.If you're interested in checking out more content from me beyond the podcast, you can find my other projects on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@cortneycrump6926

We’ve been taught that romance is about grand gestures, big gifts, and fairytale moments — but what if that’s not true? In this episode, I’m breaking down why we might be getting romance wrong and why it’s often the small, intentional, non-traditional things that make us feel the most seen.If you're interested in checking out more content from me beyond the podcast, you can find my other projects in YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@cortneycrump6926