Episode 5: Fireworks and Red Flags

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This week’s episode of So THIS Happened is one for the books — partly because Jen and Rachel recorded the entire thing while wearing sunglasses… and switching pairs mid-convo. Pure chaos? Maybe. But make it fashion.

☀️ In this episode:

Rachel reflects on her much-needed recharge and the underrated power of doing nothing

Jen recaps her first-ever 4th of July in Wichita (baseball + fireworks = 💥)

The girls rave about local bluegrass band Pretend Friend and Wichita's pizza scene — including the frozen-but-fabulous LMNO Pizza and a mysterious pizza trailer that stole their hearts

They dive headfirst into a Swipe or Cheers game — and things get spicy (tarantulas, twin flames, speakerphones, and AI-generated DMs… what could go wrong?)

A deeper chat about times they’ve knowingly or unknowingly been the villain in someone else’s story (spoiler: it gets real)

Exciting hints about upcoming events, podcast glow-ups, and why they need your feedback

💬 Topics you’ll love:

Can you use AI to break up with someone? (Turns out: yes.)

Should reptiles even be pets?

The double-edged sword of being “too sunshiny”

High school drama, Braums ice cream, and the audacity of teenage boys

🎧 Listener Note: If you’re tuning in on audio-only, let us know! A lot of this episode is visual (whiteboards, sunglasses, etc), so we’d love your feedback on how to better tailor each experience.

🕶️ Whether you’re here for the storytelling, the sass, or the random sunglasses swaps — this episode will have you cracking up, cringing (just a little), and maybe reflecting on your own inner villain arc.

00:00 Introduction and Cheers
00:13 Reflecting on the Week
00:56 Work-Life Balance Discussion
04:42 Podcast Introduction
06:16 4th of July and Local Events
09:18 Pizza Talk
15:09 Game Time: Swipe or Cheers
25:54 Toxic Relationships and Moving On
26:10 Public Speakerphone Etiquette
31:31 AI in Dating Apps
40:45 Being the Villain in Someone's Story
54:48 Upcoming Plans and Viewer Feedback


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