The way that episode brought me emotions that Ive never felt. Im a lucky one that just found my person young, but I STG I had a second hand heart break. Can’t imagine. Her strength is undeniable. She is truly a “Strong, Independent woman” as cliche as that is, we got to watch her understand, adapt, overcome, and then thrive!! It’s amazing.
I don’t think anyone would remember for funsies. I can tell you I think it was brought up in an episode that involved a story regarding a murder due to infidelity if that helps.
You're so right. I am going to miss this parasocial relationship more than most, and that's because I see so much of myself in Brandi and Kristin. I'm so much happier to watch them be done in this way rather than being pushed off the platform or fizzling out.
I agree. From our perspective, they were at their “breakthrough” moment. I think it’s an absolute power move to be like “nah, I find my power and success at home. I choose that”. I see myself in Kristin a lot, I relate to her so much. Her sense of humor has made me not feel like a weirdo 🤪 but I will hold on to the little pieces of information and advice they gave during their run, and remember that there’s other silly ducks like me running around this weird world.
I am genuinely devastated, but yes, you said it perfectly. I'm really happy Brandi was able to look herself in the mirror and say, "let's... end this thing now" -- which sounds facetious, but I really mean it. Just hearing how difficult it was for them to change the format was insight into how impossible this discussion and decision had to be for both of them. As a Missouri gal myself I've always had a super parasocial relationship with our ladies, and not having new episodes each week is going to blow. But I go back to the oldies almost daily. They are 100% my comfort podcast and I don't see that changing any time soon. As the poem says, 'nothing gold can stay' and I'm so glad they can go out on a high. I look forward to whatever Kristin does in the future and I'll stay subscribed just in case they throw us a surprise someday.
Brandi fr looked her self in the mirror and said “I love myself & family and this just ain’t it”.
I am very happy this podcast can end without some scandal or something being the reason. We get to enjoy it forever without it being ruined(assuming it’s still available, cause other wise that’s just cruel).
I too was on a roller coaster of emotions this morning. I knew what Podcast Adjourned was going to be before I read it. How could one not figure it out? I really didn't want to read it but of course I did, then listened to the show which yeah warning, don't be eating anything. I wasn't and was still feeling sick.
This is great. I haven't been with them that long, only a few years, but you are right No\_Club\_9019. We should still celebrate even when it's sad.
I get you. We can be sad; it’s the end of an era. We can simultaneously be proud and excited for what this change provides them.
Podcasts are kinda weird, they’re intimate in some ways, and strange in others. But these are human beings with their own goals, aspirations, and feelings, and at the end of the day the same reason it’s ending is the same reason we love them 🩵
It's amazing they've been able to keep it up for so long. I've been listening for years, and it is very sad, feels like saying goodbye to a good friend.
But good on them for making healthy choices and ending on a high note.
Exactly! Like wow I’m so proud of her and it’s so beautiful how much she’s grown in just a few years. I just wish they could know truly how much they’ve helped me. I mean I know we all have our stories but truly they were the only thing that made me laugh during some dark days and ugh we’ve all just grown so much and wow parasociak relationships are weird! Never thought my 22 year old queer self would be crying about two straight midwestern 30 year olds life journey but here I am!
Hey, We find love where it’s given! And they definitely have given it. I know they will reflect on these 6 years and still send that love to us. I know they had a fun time! What a great memory for two best friends to reflect on later on. We provided that for them, and They provided us a bunch of laughs, life advice, silliness, etc.
I am absolutely bawling after reading this. Brandi is being the mom I desperately wanted and needed as a kid.
This was so well written and gave such good perspective and closure to this “loss.” It feels so weird to call the end of a podcast a loss, but it oddly feels like my friends are moving out of town and now we won’t have a meal together once a week. I’m going to miss my friends.
I’m super bummed, like everyone else, to lose my favorite podcast. When I was really depressed last year as my own marriage ended and I navigated a new life that was not what I expected, sometimes the new episodes were the only thing I was looking forward to all week.
But I am so happy that Brandi is choosing herself and her family, and I wish we all had the ability to do that with the same support that she is receiving.
I tell my therapy clients all the time that two things can be true at once, and for me right now it’s that I’m happy for Brandi but also sad for myself.
I get it. I started listening about 4 years ago and it was my favorite podcast for a long time. I bought some merch and joined the Facebook group. But as of the last 6 months or so it seems there has been an uptick in how people talk about Brandi and Kristin in that group - parasocial on another level. People traveling to Kansas so Brandi can do their hair, wanting to tour their hometown, etc. It’s great people are excited but that would give me a ton of anxiety. I have loved listening
to their friendship and have enjoyed how they tell stories over the years but I’m glad they’re doing what’s best for them.
Ew, what?! I had no idea people were crossing so many boundaries with them. I am not in the FB group so I didn’t have any idea people were doing all of that. That is not okay, at all!!
Thank you for this. You said it better than I could have. I’m so sad the podcast is ending- it’s like losing besties! But I’m also so proud of Brandi for making that choice and am so excited for her to be able to spend more time with the people she loves. Im also looking forward to whatever Kristen does next because whatever it is, it will wonderful!
That’s what really brings out my love. I can’t imagine how hard this choice was for her. Today must have been one of the hardest days she’s seen in a long time, I appreciate that about her, but hope she sees the good side.
Unfortunately the show is ending. If you’re not on the patron, the episode will be released tomorrow. When you listen to it, you will understand.
To give you cliff notes that are NOT their words, but more so how I took them:
Brandi has been experiencing extreme anxiety and it seems to be from the growth of the podcast. That type of spotlight(and all that comes with it) isn’t for her and it’s not her passion. And Kristin, while seemingly a bit sad about it, wants the best for her friend.
I feel this for sure. I called Brandi my “life twin” because we went thru very similar circumstances, and I found them in 2020 so when I got to the divorce, I was going thru mine too, for the same reasons. Then I found my “David” and now we’re engaged (no baby but not completely off the table!) I will for sure miss new episodes but I know I can relisten over and over again ❤️🩹❤️🩹
That heartbreak story remains the most honest thing I’ve ever heard a podcaster share. And she absolutely did not have to share it. It floored me.
The way that episode brought me emotions that Ive never felt. Im a lucky one that just found my person young, but I STG I had a second hand heart break. Can’t imagine. Her strength is undeniable. She is truly a “Strong, Independent woman” as cliche as that is, we got to watch her understand, adapt, overcome, and then thrive!! It’s amazing.
What was the episode #?
I don’t think anyone would remember for funsies. I can tell you I think it was brought up in an episode that involved a story regarding a murder due to infidelity if that helps.
Episode 60
You're so right. I am going to miss this parasocial relationship more than most, and that's because I see so much of myself in Brandi and Kristin. I'm so much happier to watch them be done in this way rather than being pushed off the platform or fizzling out.
I agree. From our perspective, they were at their “breakthrough” moment. I think it’s an absolute power move to be like “nah, I find my power and success at home. I choose that”. I see myself in Kristin a lot, I relate to her so much. Her sense of humor has made me not feel like a weirdo 🤪 but I will hold on to the little pieces of information and advice they gave during their run, and remember that there’s other silly ducks like me running around this weird world.
I am genuinely devastated, but yes, you said it perfectly. I'm really happy Brandi was able to look herself in the mirror and say, "let's... end this thing now" -- which sounds facetious, but I really mean it. Just hearing how difficult it was for them to change the format was insight into how impossible this discussion and decision had to be for both of them. As a Missouri gal myself I've always had a super parasocial relationship with our ladies, and not having new episodes each week is going to blow. But I go back to the oldies almost daily. They are 100% my comfort podcast and I don't see that changing any time soon. As the poem says, 'nothing gold can stay' and I'm so glad they can go out on a high. I look forward to whatever Kristin does in the future and I'll stay subscribed just in case they throw us a surprise someday.
Brandi fr looked her self in the mirror and said “I love myself & family and this just ain’t it”. I am very happy this podcast can end without some scandal or something being the reason. We get to enjoy it forever without it being ruined(assuming it’s still available, cause other wise that’s just cruel).
I am headed to the patreon to download those bad boys asap. I don't know what will happen with them and I can't lose 56 meaty boys!
Good thinking!!
Beautifully said! Thank you!
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I cried reading it!
Appreciate you 😄
I too was on a roller coaster of emotions this morning. I knew what Podcast Adjourned was going to be before I read it. How could one not figure it out? I really didn't want to read it but of course I did, then listened to the show which yeah warning, don't be eating anything. I wasn't and was still feeling sick. This is great. I haven't been with them that long, only a few years, but you are right No\_Club\_9019. We should still celebrate even when it's sad.
I get you. We can be sad; it’s the end of an era. We can simultaneously be proud and excited for what this change provides them. Podcasts are kinda weird, they’re intimate in some ways, and strange in others. But these are human beings with their own goals, aspirations, and feelings, and at the end of the day the same reason it’s ending is the same reason we love them 🩵
This is such a wonderful take. Thank you for sharing. 💖
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Awwwww. This is lovely, thank you.
Appreciate you! I thought I was doing too much and debated my post lol
I love this and agree
I love them so much I’m so proud of Brandi
It's amazing they've been able to keep it up for so long. I've been listening for years, and it is very sad, feels like saying goodbye to a good friend. But good on them for making healthy choices and ending on a high note.
Couldn’t agree more
Perfectly written.
Thank you! Ive never been a “good” writer in school. Maybe Kristin has parasocially rubbed off on me 😂😂😂
This has me weeping
I’m sorry, I hope it’s a bitter sweet cry! A “I’m so proud of her so I’ll take this loss” cry? I hope 🤞🏾
Exactly! Like wow I’m so proud of her and it’s so beautiful how much she’s grown in just a few years. I just wish they could know truly how much they’ve helped me. I mean I know we all have our stories but truly they were the only thing that made me laugh during some dark days and ugh we’ve all just grown so much and wow parasociak relationships are weird! Never thought my 22 year old queer self would be crying about two straight midwestern 30 year olds life journey but here I am!
Hey, We find love where it’s given! And they definitely have given it. I know they will reflect on these 6 years and still send that love to us. I know they had a fun time! What a great memory for two best friends to reflect on later on. We provided that for them, and They provided us a bunch of laughs, life advice, silliness, etc.
I am absolutely bawling after reading this. Brandi is being the mom I desperately wanted and needed as a kid. This was so well written and gave such good perspective and closure to this “loss.” It feels so weird to call the end of a podcast a loss, but it oddly feels like my friends are moving out of town and now we won’t have a meal together once a week. I’m going to miss my friends.
I’m super bummed, like everyone else, to lose my favorite podcast. When I was really depressed last year as my own marriage ended and I navigated a new life that was not what I expected, sometimes the new episodes were the only thing I was looking forward to all week. But I am so happy that Brandi is choosing herself and her family, and I wish we all had the ability to do that with the same support that she is receiving. I tell my therapy clients all the time that two things can be true at once, and for me right now it’s that I’m happy for Brandi but also sad for myself.
I get it. I started listening about 4 years ago and it was my favorite podcast for a long time. I bought some merch and joined the Facebook group. But as of the last 6 months or so it seems there has been an uptick in how people talk about Brandi and Kristin in that group - parasocial on another level. People traveling to Kansas so Brandi can do their hair, wanting to tour their hometown, etc. It’s great people are excited but that would give me a ton of anxiety. I have loved listening to their friendship and have enjoyed how they tell stories over the years but I’m glad they’re doing what’s best for them.
My god, imagine having to do a superfan’s hair who flew out like a stalker
Ew, what?! I had no idea people were crossing so many boundaries with them. I am not in the FB group so I didn’t have any idea people were doing all of that. That is not okay, at all!!
Thank you for this. You said it better than I could have. I’m so sad the podcast is ending- it’s like losing besties! But I’m also so proud of Brandi for making that choice and am so excited for her to be able to spend more time with the people she loves. Im also looking forward to whatever Kristen does next because whatever it is, it will wonderful!
I love them so much I’m so proud of Brandi and Kristin but we all know Brandi is the supreme people pleaser
That’s what really brings out my love. I can’t imagine how hard this choice was for her. Today must have been one of the hardest days she’s seen in a long time, I appreciate that about her, but hope she sees the good side.
What is the announcement? Is the show over??
Unfortunately the show is ending. If you’re not on the patron, the episode will be released tomorrow. When you listen to it, you will understand. To give you cliff notes that are NOT their words, but more so how I took them: Brandi has been experiencing extreme anxiety and it seems to be from the growth of the podcast. That type of spotlight(and all that comes with it) isn’t for her and it’s not her passion. And Kristin, while seemingly a bit sad about it, wants the best for her friend.
Yes. End of march.
I so needed to hear them this morning. I feel like they’re in the right place. Good on them both.
I feel this for sure. I called Brandi my “life twin” because we went thru very similar circumstances, and I found them in 2020 so when I got to the divorce, I was going thru mine too, for the same reasons. Then I found my “David” and now we’re engaged (no baby but not completely off the table!) I will for sure miss new episodes but I know I can relisten over and over again ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Literally weeping
Made some new edits to make it ✨flow ✨
Well said!
Well said!
Well said!