Val begins this episode by sharing what's going on in her life. Hint: it's somewhere between three worlds - being a laborer, office worker, and content creator/podcaster. She's been living in all of them since she got the keys to her new home and is in the middle of prepping it before move in day. 

She also shouts out Cassie's strength during the Diddy trial and shares her thoughts on the new Sleep Token album Even In Arcadia. 

Val and content creator/host Tasha Allen chat about Sleep Token further, and what it takes to amplify black voices in the alternative world. 

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Val chats with Björn Strid of Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra and his corgi Ana about everything pets, mental health, and metal. 

When Björn's musical partner in The Night Flight Orchestra, David Andersson, passed away in 2022, the band wasn't sure where life would take them next. Now in 2025, we have the new album Give Us The Moon to answer that question. 

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15 years of experience in the technology industry and a passion for metal turned Jasper De Man into a YouTube content creator ("Belgian Jasper") well known in metal four years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic expedited that mission. Now he's interviewing your favorite metal bands. This is how he did it.

Val and Jasper share and analyze their experiences in media and the music industry.

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Get more Jasper here: https://www.youtube.com/@BelgianJasper

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If you've been part of the church, a tight nit youth group, or a bible college, you know that there's a lot of rules to follow. Musician Amanda Fuller broke one, and doesn't regret it. This is her story. This is her music. 

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Jo Gamel is a modern day renaissance woman diving into art, music and content creation. Her passion for rock n' roll is palpable too. This is how she does it.

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https://www.instagram.com/oracleofjupiter/

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Don't let anyone tell you COVID is over. In the words of Noah from The Notebook, "it still isn't over." Val knows first hand after getting it for the first time last week. This is how it impacted her.

We also talk movies and Love Island we caught up on while resting at home.

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Chicago based Coyote Fire chats their local music scene and their brand of psychedelic garage punk.

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Jules stops by to talk about what Jules and The Howl are up to, with plenty of keytar and dog talk as well.

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https://www.instagram.com/julesandthehowl/

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Young Fiction chat about their career and the south Florida music scene.

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https://www.instagram.com/youngfiction/

Indie artist Benton Crane shares his creative process. Benton and Val relive some odd dreams they've had.

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Will Double S is back in our very first Throwback Thursday update! Will updates us on what's been going on in his music career since he and Val last caught up in January 2023.

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Need help with your social media game? Madison Sloan stops by to share her tips when it comes to presentation and design.

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One of Val's favorite bands, Mastodon, made a big announcement this week. After 25 years, and being with the band since its inception, guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds has left the band. 

What's next? Val has some ideas. 

Seriously, what is going on with this month? It's got Val saying "JU' LYYIINNGG!?" when the next crazy thing pops up in our lives. 

Val tackles the assignation attempt on Donald Trump, recaps her week, and shares what's being going on in her networking journey. 

You're going to remember if you get chocolate covered strawberries from a band.
Find out why Thousand Frames did this in this episode.

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We throw it back to March 2023 where Lindy Gabriel of Gabriel & The Apocalypse stops by to catch us up on what the band has been up to.

Currently, Gabriel & The Apocalypse have a new single coming and some summer tour dates on the way.

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Abbey Roberts, RD calls herself "the non-diet dietitian" because the truth is there are many ways we can focus on our well-being. It doesn't have to be a rigid focus on diet alone. Sometimes, dieting isn't the answer at all.

How does this expert feel about the Ozempic craze? We'll chat about that too.

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We're exhausted this week.

While she hopes your 4th of July weekend was enjoyable, Val knows a lot of us are still struggling with our choices in presidential candidates, and the state of the country overall. 

To top it all off, Val's car got broken into before the festivities began. This is that story.

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Artist Kayla Thompson stops by to chat her gospel and soulful roots, and her new EP A Shot In The Dark.

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Your'e not the only one who has felt a strange (possibly astrologically related?) shift in the universe. Val has felt it too.

Val  introduces weekly solo episodes with this first one. She shares what she's been up to these last two weeks, and how she took time for herself after eleven years of toxic work environments wearing her down.

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Her website states, "fusing folk poetry with pop hooks and a heavy rock punch, Gabrielle Ornate embodies female empowerment and deep introspection." I truly do believe we'll be hearing a lot more from Gabrielle Ornate in the future. This is her story.

Get more Gabrielle here.

Canadian content creator Tori Puras chatted with Val back in February 2023 about sustainable hair and how to maintain it, and that oh so interesting Pam Anderson documentary. Meet Tori.

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We talk a lot about self care and protecting our mental health, but the truth is we don't discuss how expensive those moments can be. Notably Sara is here to provide some solutions to that issue and help us feel like the hot girls we are.

Val also shares her TED Talk on how J.Lo can rehab her image.

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In 1997, the world came to know the concept of "girl power" thanks to the Spice Girls. Now, we celebrate the movement every March. It's so important for women to band together, stick together, and help each other in a world that constantly rejects their credentials, opinions and expertise...still...in 2025. 

In this episode, Val wants to bring "girl power" back. She cites Lzzy Hale as a modern example we can turn to. 

We also discuss the importance of diversity.

This episode will hopefully serve as a reminder that the Duluth, Minnesota music scene is more than just Bob Dylan. Get to know Indecent Proposal.

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Alison Zupancic is an expert plus size model who shares the joys and terrors behind what it means to be a modern day plus size model.

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You're checking your inbox one day and all of a sudden you notice an email from Bravo star Bethenny Frankel's lawyer. What do you do?

That's exactly what happened to writer and comedian Meredith Lynch. She shares the details on getting that cease and desist letter. She also chats her friendship with Kathy Griffin.

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Aliens. That's it. That's the episode. Kidding. Sort of. The Acid Sisters join Val for a deep dive into their haunting moody sound and share what the Las Vegas music scene is like.

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Belgian fashionista Galilée Joyce stops by to chat her fashion sense and what's going on in her country.

Val shares her rough Door Dash experience. Millie Bobby Brown is a married woman! We're still confused as to why exactly Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam.

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In this week's throwback episode, we revisit that time Val and April Draven of Down River chatted  in February 2023.  Reminisce as they chat being females in a male dominated industry.  April shares more about life in Utah.

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Lauren Skae (aka "The Zen Blonde") shares her life in Los Angeles, and nerds out with Val about everything Bravo (including Vanderpump Rules), social media and pop culture.

Val also dives into the horrendous Diddy and Cassie video, Harrison Butker's gross speech, and the return of Bridgerton. We're rooting for Penelope!

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Alternative pop artist Abby London checks in with Val.  She shares her musical journey and her tech savvy in this episode.

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We're throwing it back to February 2023 when Charlotte plus size baddie Ally Hunt shared her experience in a larger body. If you're someone that doesn't know, this episode is ENLIGHTENING.

Get more Ally here.

Dallas content creator Casey Brown stops by to chat disordered eating, body confidence and her IVF journey.

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Interviewer extraordinaire, fellow MySpace millennial and live music enthusiast Stef from Stefs Rock Show has created a platform for everything music and pop culture since those nostalgic moments in the early 00s - controversial moments with Joe Francis and "Tiger King" Joe Exotic included. 

Val and Stef have a lot in common and a lot to chat about when it comes to being women in broadcast and music. In this episode, they share their journeys. 

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Don't get me wrong, we love a boygenius moment.  Just don't compare every female three-piece to them purely because they're all women. Camp Bedford has a sound all of their own.

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TikToker Bailey Lavender hit one million followers on the platform a while ago, and there's a lot of reasons for that. Bailey is authentic, she creates funny skits, and she shares her mental health journey. Today, she's still on top. This is a throwback to her story.

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Shanley McIntee from MTV's Are You The One? chats about her life since reality tv, and living her life like a true queen in her 30s.

In other news, what in the world happened in that hotel room Britney Spears? Val offers her take on the man vs. bear debate consuming social media right now.

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Scottish content creator Sophie Fulton is in the building chatting about a big move to London and what that's meant for her. She also offers social media tips.

In other news, the WNBA has some problems that showed themself during the preseason debuts. Airing Caitlin Clark's game but not Angel Reese's? No good. The real life Martha from Baby Reindeer is pissed at Stephen King.

Get more Sophie here.
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The beautiful blend of folk and jazz that is Tania Wilk shares her musical journey with Val. She also talks about that time she "burned" her wedding dress for a music video. Hint: It was therapeutic.

Get more Tania here.

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Makeup lover, midsize fashionista and beloved content creator Kelsey Diane was on Very Vogue with Val Kleinhans a while ago. This is the throwback replay.

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It's so important to remain respectful in memorial type environments. Believe it or not, not everyone is - and this impacts the families of the victims. Fashionista, writer and content creator Becca Glasser-Baker shares her story of mistreatment at the 9/11 Memorial in NYC.

Val also chats about hills we'll die on, and Ellen DeGeneres making light of her cancellation for fostering a toxic work environment. Diddy is about to be outed further in a new documentary thanks to Aubrey O' Day.

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Meet "weird Barbie" in the flesh! Okay, not really. Val thinks she's very cool. Lenox Monroe stops by to chat her upcoming music and where she gets her bright, colorful vibe.

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Val and bassist Scarlette Infinite are Instagram besties and basically used this episode as an excuse to talk irl a year or so ago.

They chat about music, self confidence, and content creation.

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..it was a shocker to Val anyway! The Celebrity Memoir Book Club is in the building this week recapping their favorite memoirs they've covered and pop culture moments.

Val also recaps her reactions to Taylor Swift and the release of The Tortured Poets Department over the weekend.

Get more Celebrity Memoir Book Club here.

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There's no better way to kick off March, a month dedicated to women, than by chatting women in music with vocalist Gina Bilardi. In this episode, Val and Gina share their experience as females in the music industry and chat motorcycles and camping. 

Strap in for the ride!

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Gina's Women Of Rock Show: https://www.instagram.com/ginabs_womenofrock/?hl=en

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You're in the studio with a legend. What do you do?

Bridge The Gap had to answer that question very quickly when they learned Bill Stevenson of Descendents and Black Flag was producing them.  This is their story. This is what's to come for the band.

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We're celebrating the return of Netflix's The Circle for season six this week! Val recorded with season five contestant Oliver Twixt back in the day. This a replay of that episode.

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Val chats about what went down at the first weekend of Coachella and ponders whether it's experiencing influencer fatigue. Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattison share the gender of their new baby.  JoJo Siwa is doing the absolutely most lately.

Sonali Karmarkar joins Val to talk about her knowledge of YouTube shorts, content creation, and her brand of hair ties that don't suck.

Get more Sonali here.

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