Considering Enzo and Anna have been running a podcast for three years while being long-distance friends, they may actually be qualified to talk about today's topic. In episode 155 of Telepathy, Enzo and Anna discuss how to keep up with long-distance friends and the concept of "maintenance" within friendships. Enzo references Sabrina Brier's TikTok skit about the "socially savvy" friend and poses the question of "what is friendship maintenance?" Anna explains various friendships throughout high school, analyzing why some flourish without months of communication, while others may rely on a monthly FaceTime call. They determine what role social media and private stories play in keeping lifelong friends up to date and list ways we can continue to show up for the people we love. Enjoy!

Whether you're starting a new academic year or entering the fourth quarter in Corporate America (*sighs*), it's common to crave change or a reset. In episode 154 of Telepathy, Enzo and Anna discuss the desire to rebrand as summer starts to fade away. Enzo opens up about her introspective summer and explains her goal of putting this reflection into practice. However, she notes the downside of wanting change, including overthinking interactions, being self-conscious about fashion choices, or trying to take on a too "polished" identity. Anna mentions the comfort of change in a new environment, such as college, as opposed to feeling stuck while surrounded by lifelong connections. Throughout the episode, they conclude that positive change is natural, sustainable, and often caused by exciting new life events...Enjoy!

“Make podcast equipment more expensive.” Maybe we need to make podcast studio rental fees higher too? In episode 153 of Telepathy, Enzo and Anna discuss the continuously evolving medium of podcasting. With the expansion of video episodes, they explain how this has affected consumers and creators. Enzo recently had an epiphany while listening to Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz go back and forth on how the Pretty Basic studio impacts their podcast. But as Enzo was on a walk, she realized maybe it’s not that deep, and podcasts may have gone too far beyond the headphones. Anna also references her favorite YouTubers who have evolved into podcasters, relying less on visual/video production to convey their message. Enzo and Anna then conclude that maybe the video format is better suited for co-hosts and “talk shows,” but video might be overall reshaping the long-form vs short-form spectrum. Enjoy!