We made it to the series finale! Justine explains what led her to podcasting and features the Play Q&Ayyyy segment recorded live on Instagram. This isn't "goodbye", only "see ya later". 💌
Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2022/12/12/my-girlhood-hobbies-became-labors-of-love/
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No More Fiction
Gather 'round, it's fcukin' storytime! Justine shares some of her fictional faves posted to the OK Vibes blog. Tales include a strip club drama, a leaked Santa interview, literal ghosting, a super salty holiday dinnertime, and a couple of examples of why it sucks to work in an office.
Sources:
Prideful #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/prideful-flashfiction/
Bottoms Up: POV Exercise | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/bottoms-up-pov-exercise/
Santa Expose #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2020/11/30/santa-expose-flashfiction/
Ghosting #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/ghosting-flashfiction/
Mashed Hopes & Shady Gravy #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/mashed-hopes-shady-gravy-flashfiction/
On the Rag #flashfiction | https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/on-the-rag-flashfiction/
Part of this episode is available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2021/03/15/no-more-fiction/
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Three Nights in The Triangle
Life is better with a serving of real Southern sweet tea! Justine hit The Triangle area of North Carolina this month and tells all about her trip, including the worst part–being rejected from a strip club.
Check out Triangle Cycle Tours for a unique touring experience of downtown Raleigh, NC: www.trianglecycletours.com
Intro source: North Carolina's Anti-Gay Tourism Commercial: https://youtu.be/BU63gAvA3DI?si=sOfpJQJyiNPopG1t
Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2024/04/22/three-nights-in-the-triangle/
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To be Vegan, or Not to be Vegan?
Hold the cheese! Justine shares her chronicled month of veganism while battling a gut-crunching case of lactose intolerance (AKA lack toast and taller ants). No gas expulsions were recorded during this episode for the emotional safety of listeners. 🙃
Sources:
I'm Sick of Fat Vegans - Comedian Brian Tucker - Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy: https://youtu.be/czVFB6vjuV8?si=c4lR7du_QeLzCHBJ
How a vegan diet affects your brain – BBC REEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdnEbJZoNg8
Going #Vegan for a Month: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/going-vegan-for-a-month/
Gassy #Vegan: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/16/gassy-vegan/
#Vegan Appetite: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/vegan-appetite/
My #Vegan Month is Over: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/my-vegan-month-is-over/
Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/to-be-vegan-or-not-to-be-vegan/
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Venusians, Anyone?
Are you a believer? ...of extraterrestrials, that is! Justine gets into the Roswell, NM UFO sighting, how she acquired a virtual alien pet and more. Strap on your space belts and keep your hands inside the spaceship as we coast down the intergalactic highway of truth and phenom.
Sources:
Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky Play Smash or Pass: Alien Edition | DANNY'S House: https://youtu.be/VqM7uhXhhaI?si=9NB7Sj7BBVHpls09
Classic Alien Arrival Sound Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZipOstSTsg
FBI Records: The Vault – Roswell UFO: https://vault.fbi.gov/Roswell%20UFO
What Really Happened at Roswell? https://www.history.com/news/roswell-ufo-aliens-what-happened
Top 10: Controversial pieces of evidence for alien life: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9943-top-10-controversial-pieces-of-evidence-for-alien-life/
Part of this episode is also available as a blog post: https://okvibes.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/venusians-anyone/