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The Crush ChroniclesChristine | Pelvic Thrusts & No F***s...WWJD?In episode 6, we meet Christine: a fellow creative, cat lover, and caregiver. She gives us a fiery discussion on young love, Christian Bale in Newsies, and how no, we do not have the same 24 hours a day as Beyonce.Links for things discussed in the show:NewsiesAlthough you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy Michaelss episode, if you are curious about this seasons story, you may start here.We need guests for next season!2025-07-2557 min
The Crush ChroniclesChristine | Pelvic Thrusts & No F***s...WWJD?In episode 6, we meet Christine: a fellow creative, cat lover, and caregiver. She gives us a fiery discussion on young love, Christian Bale in Newsies, and how no, we do not have the same 24 hours a day as Beyonce.Links for things discussed in the show:NewsiesAlthough you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy Michaels’s episode, if you are curious about this season’s story, you may start here.We need guests for next season!We are ready to record for season thre...2025-07-2549 min
The Crush ChroniclesMichael | Let Millennials Have Their NostalgiaIn a TCCP first, we welcome the first male into the space! Michael is a fellow writer and avid horror reader. He was so wonderful to discuss and share how he used to dress to impress when he was in high school, how MySpace came in clutch in his 20s, and how difficult it is when a crush doesnt choose you.Michaels Links:Threads: @ccaufieldDiscussed in the episode:HITRECORDThe Stanley HotelPassions, General Hospital...2025-07-1155 min
The Crush ChroniclesMichael | Let Millennials Have Their NostalgiaIn a TCCP first, we welcome the first male into the space! Michael is a fellow writer and avid horror reader. He was so wonderful to discuss and share how he used to dress to impress when he was in high school, how MySpace came in clutch in his 20s, and how difficult it is when a crush doesn’t choose you.Michael’s Links:Threads: @ccaufieldDiscussed in the episode:HITRECORDThe Stanley HotelPassions, General HospitalAlthough you do not have to have read...2025-07-1048 min
The Crush ChroniclesSam | Experiencing Crushes as A Highly Sensitive PersonWelcome Back, Crushers!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastWe were thrilled to share Jitsies conversation with Orange County, CA Small Business Lover, Jasmin Martinez, owner of The Local Gem Collective. Her marketplace houses over 50 women-owned small businesses (think Rose Apothecary, Davids shop in Schitts Creek, but colorful!).Jasmins Links for Local Gem Collective:Instagram: @localgemcollective Store: Local Gem Collective Marketplace & Creative SpaceJasmins Links for Small Business Lover:Instagram: @smallbusinessloverr Podcast: The Small Business Lover2025-06-2743 min
The Crush ChroniclesSam | Experiencing Crushes as A Highly Sensitive PersonWelcome Back, Crushers!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastWe were thrilled to share Jitsie’s conversation with Orange County, CA Small Business Lover, Jasmin Martinez, owner of The Local Gem Collective. Her marketplace houses over 50 women-owned small businesses (think Rose Apothecary, David’s shop in Schitt’s Creek, but colorful!).Jasmin’s Links for Local Gem Collective:Instagram: @localgemcollectiveStore: Local Gem Collective Marketplace & Creative SpaceJasmin’s Links for Small Business Lover:Instagram: @smallbusinessloverrPodcast: The Small Business LoverOn Today’s...2025-06-2738 min
The Crush ChroniclesJasmin | The Romance of Meet-Cutes & Finding Affection for YourselfWelcome Back, Crushers!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastWe introduced a very special guest. She and Jitsie have been friends for over 20 years, despite now living half a country away from each other. Shes still as beautifully kind as she was when they were teenagers, running amok on the streets of the little town in which they came of age. If you havent already, give our conversation with Erica a listen.Ericas Links:Instagram: @erica_michelleHer hubbys music: https://kirkholloway.com2025-06-1354 min
The Crush ChroniclesJasmin | The Romance of Meet-Cutes & Finding Affection for YourselfWelcome Back, Crushers!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastWe introduced a very special guest. She and Jitsie have been friends for over 20 years, despite now living half a country away from each other. She’s still as beautifully kind as she was when they were teenagers, running amok on the streets of the little town in which they came of age. If you haven’t already, give our conversation with Erica a listen.Erica’s Links:Instagram: @erica_michelleHer hubby’s music: https://kirkholloway.comOn Today...2025-06-1348 min
The Crush ChroniclesErica | Heartbreak on Memory LaneOn Todays EpisodeWe are excited to introduce a very special guest. She and Jitsie have been friends for over 20 years, despite now living half a country away from each other. Shes still as beautifully kind as she was when they were teenagers, running amok on the streets of the little town in which they came of age. Please give a listen to this weeks conversation with Erica.Ericas Links:Instagram: @erica_michelleHer hubbys music: https://kirkholloway.comAlthough you do not have to have read The Crush...2025-05-3059 min
The Crush ChroniclesErica | Heartbreak on Memory LaneOn Today’s EpisodeWe are excited to introduce a very special guest. She and Jitsie have been friends for over 20 years, despite now living half a country away from each other. She’s still as beautifully kind as she was when they were teenagers, running amok on the streets of the little town in which they came of age. Please give a listen to this week’s conversation with Erica.Erica’s Links:Instagram: @erica_michelleHer hubby’s music: https://kirkholloway.comAlthough you do not have to have re...2025-05-3051 min
The Crush ChroniclesJitsie's Top 3 Millennial Celebrity Crushes and Some AnnouncementsSurprise! If you were listening last season, you know that returning this soon with Season Two was not part of the plan! We have been honored with a special opportunity, which brought us back early. Listen to learn more.Previously on The Crush Chronicles Podcast:Season One was nine splendid episodes, and it featured six delightful guests, all inspired by the stories of Robby, Blaine, and Zack. We discussed topics like word vomit and self-worth while falling merrily down the rabbit hole of millennial nostalgia. You can catch up with Season One...2025-05-1609 min
The Crush ChroniclesS2E1 | Jitsie's Top 3 Millennial Celebrity Crushes and Some AnnouncementsSurprise! If you were listening last season, you know that returning this soon with Season Two was not part of the plan! We have been honored with a special opportunity, which brought us back early. Listen to learn more.Previously on The Crush Chronicles Podcast:Season One was nine splendid episodes, and it featured six delightful guests, all inspired by the stories of Robby, Blaine, and Zack. We discussed topics like word vomit and self-worth while falling merrily down the rabbit hole of millennial nostalgia. You can catch up with Season One here....2025-05-1608 min
The Crush ChroniclesFinale | Apply to be on Season 2!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastLast time on the podcast, I shared a special bonus episode for paid subscribers. This episode featured extra conversations from each of the six guests from the season. Free subscribers can still enjoy the free preview.The Guests and Their EpisodesMissed an episode or want to revisit one? Here is the list of the lovely guests from Season One:Simone (Word Vomit and What We Want for Our Daughters)Kim of The Astral Priory: (Impressions Made and Impressions Left)Rebecca...2025-04-0312 min
The Crush ChroniclesFinale | Apply to be on Season 2!Previously on The Crush Chronicles PodcastLast time on the podcast, I shared a special bonus episode for paid subscribers. This episode featured extra conversations from each of the six guests from the season. Free subscribers can still enjoy the free preview.The Guests and Their EpisodesMissed an episode or want to revisit one? Here is the list of the lovely guests from Season One:Simone (Word Vomit and What We Want for Our Daughters)Kim of The Astral Priory: (Impressions Made and Impressions Left)Rebecca...2025-04-0312 min
The Crush ChroniclesBonus | Prom Dresses & CD Cases: Millennial Q&AThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jitsie.substack.com👉🏼 This episode is for paid subscribers, but all listeners may enjoy a free preview.To access the full episode, you may upgrade to a paid subscription here.Bonus MaterialLast time on the podcast, I shared my favorite clips from each episode’s guest this season. In today’s episode, I’m sharing bonus content that has never aired.2025-03-2005 min
The Crush ChroniclesBonus | Prom Dresses & CD Cases: Millennial Q&AThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jitsie.substack.com This episode is for paid subscribers, but all listeners may enjoy a free preview.To access the full episode, you may upgrade to a paid subscription here.Bonus MaterialLast time on the podcast, I shared my favorite clips from each episodes guest this season. In todays episode, Im sharing bonus content that has never aired.2025-03-2005 min
The Crush ChroniclesCrush Recap: Favorites of the Season's Millennial Girl Talks with Guests + Future PlansSeason One is Coming to an EndWhat a great season its been so far! I have loved creating this podcast and inviting guests into this space to chat and share love and laughs over a cup of coffee or tea.The Guest EpisodesIf you missed any of the previous episodes, never fear! I have a little snippet from all six episodes that are, in my opinion, the best snippets of them all. If you enjoy any of these little excerpts, I hope you give each guests episode a full listen (if...2025-03-0631 min
The Crush ChroniclesCrush Recap: Favorites of the Season's Millennial Girl Talks with Guests + Future PlansSeason One is Coming to an EndWhat a great season it’s been so far! I have loved creating this podcast and inviting guests into this space to chat and share love and laughs over a cup of coffee or tea.The Guest EpisodesIf you missed any of the previous episodes, never fear! I have a little snippet from all six episodes that are, in my opinion, the best snippets of them all. If you enjoy any of these little excerpts, I hope you give each guest’s episode a full list...2025-03-0631 min
The Crush ChroniclesKate | Trying to Impress A CrushThe Woes of Coming of AgeIn episode six of The Crush Chronicles Podcast, I welcome Kate (she/her), a woman who is busting down the door to her 40s, has a devoted love for music and is a West Coast girl at heart. In this episode, she shares the physical characteristics that stood out to her when she has had a crush, the evolution of her personal style as a millennial, and more.Kate also dives deep with me into the conversation about the challenges of coming of age, including being a person who...2025-02-051h 02
The Crush ChroniclesKate | Trying to Impress A CrushThe Woes of Coming of AgeIn episode six of The Crush Chronicles Podcast, I welcome Kate (she/her), a woman who is busting down the door to her 40s, has a devoted love for music and is a West Coast girl at heart. In this episode, she shares the physical characteristics that stood out to her when she has had a crush, the evolution of her personal style as a millennial, and more.Kate also dives deep with me into the conversation about the challenges of coming of age, including being a person who...2025-02-051h 02
The Crush ChroniclesAmes | Realizing You Have A CrushButterflies and ReligionIn episode five of The Crush Chronicles Podcast, we welcome Ames (they/them), an aspiring screenwriter with a focus on Asian-American film studies and queer storytelling, a donut lover, and an avid reader.Ames is soft-spoken but has many philosophical ideas and thoughtful insights behind that voice. In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of butterfly-inducing moments and ask, “Can religion weave its way into the realm of the crush?”If you’d like to connect with and follow Ames, you can find them on YouTube @reeltakes to check out th...2024-12-2645 min
The Crush ChroniclesAmes | Realizing You Have A CrushButterflies and ReligionIn episode five of The Crush Chronicles Podcast, we welcome Ames (they/them), an aspiring screenwriter with a focus on Asian-American film studies and queer storytelling, a donut lover, and an avid reader.Ames is soft-spoken but has many philosophical ideas and thoughtful insights behind that voice. In this episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of butterfly-inducing moments and ask, Can religion weave its way into the realm of the crush?If youd like to connect with and follow Ames, you can find them on YouTube @reeltakes to check out...2024-12-2645 min
The Crush ChroniclesNoel | The Brother Complex and Self-SabotageNoel covers many topics with me, and she is not afraid to travel down the nostalgic path.Dont Forget to SubscribeSo you dont miss a thing. If you like what you hear, please consider buying me a coffee. Both the newsletter and the podcast are 100% produced by me and me alone, so any cup of coffee helps. You can also consider becoming a paid subscriber to my Substack, which will give you access to a bonus episode at the end of the season. Follow Noel on her Instagram @beepboopbopboo or on her...2024-12-1137 min
The Crush ChroniclesNoel | The Brother Complex and Self-SabotageNoel covers many topics with me, and she is not afraid to travel down the nostalgic path.Don’t Forget to SubscribeSo you don’t miss a thing. If you like what you hear, please consider buying me a coffee. Both the newsletter and the podcast are 100% produced by me and me alone, so any cup of coffee helps. You can also consider becoming a paid subscriber to my Substack, which will give you access to a bonus episode at the end of the season. 😲Follow Noel on her Instagram @beepboopbopboo or on her...2024-12-1137 min
The Crush ChroniclesRebecca | Friend-Zoning YourselfA fellow millennial, Rebecca shares with us her own experiences growing up at that time, whether it was her time spent in Drama Club, the disruption from moving homes, or navigating her own Crush Life.This episode was inspired by the story of Blaine, The Desk is Mine.Check out my Substack and get to know The Crushes: jitsie.substack.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/racheljitsawatFollow Me on Instagram: @racheljitsawatCheck Out My Website: https://racheljitsawat.wixsite.com/jitsieMusic is by Musictown2024-11-2755 min
The Crush ChroniclesRebecca | Friend-Zoning YourselfA fellow millennial, Rebecca shares with us her own experiences growing up at that time, whether it was her time spent in Drama Club, the disruption from moving homes, or navigating her own Crush Life.This episode was inspired by the story of Blaine, The Desk is Mine.Check out my Substack and get to know The Crushes: jitsie.substack.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/racheljitsawatFollow Me on Instagram: @racheljitsawatCheck Out My Website: https://racheljitsawat.wixsite.com/jitsieMusic is by Musictown2024-11-2755 min
The Crush ChroniclesKim | Impressions Made and Impressions LeftJoin me as I interview Kim of The Astral Priory as we discuss the appearance of crushes (present and pastlike, way far in the past!) in dreams, the significance of music to humans and our memory, and the concept of crushes as time capsules. A certified Akashic Records practitioner and dream tender, Kim offers her insight into influences beyond what is in our physical, day-to-day world.Follow Kims work at theastralpriory.com and on her Instagram @theastralprioryThis episode was inspired by the story of Robby, Of Punks and Preps.Check out my...2024-11-1352 min
The Crush ChroniclesKim | Impressions Made and Impressions LeftJoin me as I interview Kim of The Astral Priory as we discuss the appearance of crushes (present and past…like, way far in the past!) in dreams, the significance of music to humans and our memory, and the concept of crushes as time capsules. A certified Akashic Records practitioner and dream tender, Kim offers her insight into influences beyond what is in our physical, day-to-day world.Follow Kim’s work at theastralpriory.com and on her Instagram @theastralprioryThis episode was inspired by the story of Robby, Of Punks and Preps.Check out...2024-11-1352 min
The Crush ChroniclesSimone | Word Vomit and What We Want for Our DaughtersThe very first episode features Simone as my guest. We look back on what activities we participated in during high school, discuss the inevitability of "word-vomit," and what we want for our daughters when they begin to go through their own crushes.This episode was inspired by the story of Robby, The One Who Ruined Everything.Check out my Substack and get to know The Crushes: jitsie.substack.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/racheljitsawatFollow Me on Instagram: @racheljitsawatCheck Out My Website: https://racheljitsawat.wixsite...2024-10-3031 min
The Crush ChroniclesSimone | Word Vomit and What We Want for Our DaughtersThe very first episode features Simone as my guest. We look back on what activities we participated in during high school, discuss the inevitability of "word-vomit," and what we want for our daughters when they begin to go through their own crushes.This episode was inspired by the story of Robby, The One Who Ruined Everything.Check out my Substack and get to know The Crushes: jitsie.substack.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/racheljitsawatFollow Me on Instagram: @racheljitsawatCheck Out My Website: https://racheljitsawat.wixsite...2024-10-3031 min
The Crush Chronicles📣 The Crush Chronicles TrailerJust a quick trailer to let you know what's up! The first episode is scheduled to release on October 30th, 2024. While you wait, you can check out my Substack at jitsie.substack.com. There, you can read The Crush Chronicles series that inspired the creation of the podcast.Subscribe now so you don't miss the release date.Support the show by buying me a coffee.Follow me on Instagram @racheljitsawat.Music by Musictown This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2024-10-0901 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEp. #251 - Penguin Random House Eats BOOM! Studios & MoreIn the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Chris Hill (writer, Rapture Burgers) and Rachel Jitsawat (writer, The Crush Chronicles) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the recent BOOM! Studios acquisition by Penguin Random House, why 66% of audiences are unsatisfied with disability and mental health representation in media, and reactions to the teaser trailer for Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World.2024-07-161h 17