How've You Not Heard of This

Jun 18 2024
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Join best friends, Katie and Amanda, as they dive into their many obsessions on their captivating podcast, "How've You Not Heard of This".

 Katie, former English Professor turned overcommitted school volunteer, is an avid lover of stories and reality television. Amanda, former business woman and current TikTok deep diver, loves rabbit holes and delving into conspiracy theories. 

 A podcast match made in heaven, these two unearth relevant trends in media, explore how reality TV serves as a reflection of our contemporary culture, and ask each other, "How've You Not Heard of This".

 Whether they're revisiting vintage classics, dissecting the latest iconic moments in the making, or having an in-depth discussion about their favorite reads, they do it with a healthy dose of humor. 

 Tune in to "How've You Not Heard of This" for an entertaining journey through their shared obsessions and have a good laugh along the way. 

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