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!

Let’s set the scene: It’s November, you have the worst frat flu of your life, and you come back to your freshman year dorm that you decorated to look like a five-star hotel. Despite the custom headboard on your bed, the $500 rug, and the canopy you installed, you still feel terrible…Okay, I hope that was a fun anecdote. For episode 152, Enzo and Anna are discussing the dorms that have been all over their social media. From hiring to interior designers to moms being a *little* bit over-the-top, they analyze the dorm transformation epidemic as it relates to classism, function vs. aesthetic, and the overall idea that you can “escape” discomfort. Finally, they finish by doing a “yass or pass” of some of the infamous dorms…Enjoy!

After seeing Stella Lefty in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for a couple of weeks, Anna thought it was time for another nepo baby deep dive. For episode 151, Enzo and Anna discuss the role of nepotism in fame and success. Enzo suggests that the connections and insider access may be more significant than the family name alone. They compare nepo babies who have used their families as a stepping stone to fame, versus public figures who change their last name to "rid" themselves of any familial connections. Finally, Enzo and Anna finish the episode with a "yass or pass" with celebrities like Maya Hawke, Willow Smith, Hailey Bieber, and Odessa A'zion. Enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE: We are discussing nepotism in the sense of networking and industry connections and are not discrediting any artist or deeming them as "untalented." Asking questions about an artist's upbringing or Eric Lefkofsky's connection to AI or any possible data centers is out of pure curiosity and is in no way a formal accusation. Ok yes...enjoy the episode!

If Melanie leaves Sincere, Enzo and Anna will gift Melanie a lifetime supply of custom Telepathy merch. #Pranked because Telepathy has integrity and a developed brand identity (and no merch rip). Thus, Enzo and Anna celebrate 150 episodes of Telepathy by discussing whether brands should take a stance on certain topics. Since TikTok took over, brands have increasingly used comment sections to weigh in on a variety of content. Recently, brands took to social media to offer Melanie from Love Island free products/services if she leaves Sincere. These posts left many wondering if these major corporations may have overstepped, all for a viral moment. Anna references the wheel of brand archetypes and how this may translate to social media. Meanwhile, Enzo mentions the need for a brand to stand for *something*, referencing Bud Light's weirdly "neutral" stance after Dylan Mulvaney received transphobic backlash. Enjoy!

To block or not to block Gracie Abrams. That is the question. In episode 149 of Telepathy, Enzo and Anna are reviving their beloved series, "yass or pass," from the khia asylum. From 2016 to 2026, they cover many widespread trends across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Musical.ly. Anna pitches the famous Instagram egg, Italian brainrot, Scuba, and bottle-flipping; While Enzo adds the indie saturation phase in 2020, Adult Swim, "quiet on the creek," and much more. Enjoy!

Enzo and Anna recently read “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson, and they have many thoughts. Naturally, these thoughts take shape in episode 148 of Telepathy as they discuss self-help books and the numerous philosophies utilized throughout Manson’s 200-page spiel. Including “the feedback loop” and “backwards law,” Enzo and Anna explain the thoughts that resonated with them and the ones that didn’t…Enzo also discusses the “nonchalant epidemic,” in which we now strive to be “unbothered.” In a world where detachment is chic, Telepathy is sat for book club today, and they take a lot of notes…