Not Your Friends

Sep 11 2022 12 ep. 40 mins 3
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Any sweeping social media trends making you do a double-take?... The Not Your Friends podcast is dedicated to breaking down current online trends. Hosted by long-time best friends, Claire Backner and Sabina Chackerian, we are here to share our unsolicited weekly takes about WTF is going on with influencer culture and our personal experiences navigating the increasingly monetized world of staying trendy. New episodes posted on Mondays!

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Selling ~Health~

Sep 11 2022 51 mins  
Are you feeling yourself reaching for the “cutest” bottle of vitamins in the store now more than ever? So are we. We’re seeing a shift in the landscape of “health influencing” as we leave the era of the Skinny Teas and #fitspo (thank god) but move into a new space where aesthetics are at the forefront, sometimes even over science. This week, we’re discussing our thought

Fall Trend Forecast 2022

Sep 04 2022 59 mins  
It’s almost officially fall and we’re getting in the spirit! The weather where we live is still excruciatingly hot and if it is where you live too, we hope this episode can give you hope for what’s to come: crisp mornings, comforting food, and cozy vibes. Today, we’re forecasting fashion and beauty trends for this fall and we are NOT holding back when sharing our honest opi

Rainbow Capitalism & More (ft. Cam Cayer)

Aug 28 2022 37 mins  
We have a very exciting guest with us this week, Cam Cayer! He’s here to discuss his views on companies capitalizing on Pride month, LGBTQIA+ representation in the media, as well as his many exciting business (and influencing) ventures. We’re having a candid conversation and, as always, giving our unsolicited takes on this controversial topic. We appreciate Cam coming on the po

The Political Feed (ft. Girl and The Gov)

Aug 22 2022 60 mins  
When did social media get so political? Or rather when did politics get so wrapped in social media? You might be wondering and frankly, we’re not sure… but special guests from the podcast and digital media and events company Girl and the Gov, Maddie and Sammy, sit down with us this week to discuss all things related to political media culture. We dive into topics like political

Bama Rush

Aug 15 2022 37 mins  
Boom boom! It’s the best time of the year, when millions of people tune into TikTok to see which sorority the latest group of freshmen at the University of Alabama are running home to at the end of the week - and get some OOTDs along the way. We’re here to break down the new annual tradition, “rushtok”, and share our unqualified yet passionate takes on the whole process! Fo

The Photo Dump

Aug 07 2022 39 mins  
We’re a bit skeptical of what we call this “curated candid” culture existing recently on Instagram. In this episode, we’re breaking down the “photo dump” trend and giving our thoughts on Instagram’s recent changes. We’ll share our ~candid~ takes on this phenomenon and of course, give some unsolicited advice on how to navigate this trend and conceptualize its implica

The Kids

Aug 01 2022 36 mins  
Should parents and caregivers be allowed to post content of their children online? Is this crossing boundaries and disregarding consent? Or is it harmless, if done responsibly, since basically everyone is already on the internet to some extent? Today, we’re sharing our personal stories relevant to this topic, as well as some stories in the influencer world where sharing children

The Kardashians

Jul 18 2022 46 mins  
Maybe you love them, maybe you hate them, maybe you follow them, maybe they follow you (probably not). Whatever your personal opinion of the family is, there’s no denying that the Kardashian/Jenner’s have massive influence on young people today. We discuss the family’s many business ventures, some “scandals” that had the public questioning their character, and our candid

The Amazon Influencer

Jul 10 2022 34 mins  
Are we qualified to speak on the reasons behind and implications of Amazon's explosive success in recent years? Probably not. But what we lack in credentials we make up for in ~hot takes~ and banter. In this episode we dive into the nitty gritty of what influencers gain from plugging products on their "Amazon Storefront" and how Amazon has tapped into a new form of marketing throug

The Micro Trend

Jul 04 2022 39 mins  
Is it mass hysteria or just really REALLY good products? We discuss the phenomenon of micro trends this week and give our opinions on the trends that come and go in weeks or even days...  Music by: Eternal Springtime by | e s c p | https://escp-bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/