Episode 7 takes a more intimate and unstructured approach, as I sit down with my cousin, Queen, for an open and honest conversation about navigating adulthood.

This episode is a reflection on the realities of “adulting”, the gap between expectations, and where we actually find ourselves. Together, we explore themes of stability, personal growth, and the evolving understanding of success.

There is a candid moment of vulnerability around the idea of stability feeling out of reach, balanced by humour, warmth, and shared understanding.

The conversation also touches on:

• Reframing expectations in your 20s and 30s
• Accepting that life may not follow a planned timeline
• Lessons in love and communication shaped by upbringing
• Finding comfort in growth, even when it feels slow

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Host: @JanelleAsha on IG and TikTok
Guest: @IamBlackOther on IG, TikTok and Snapchat
Podcast: @GlorifiedJistPod on IG and TikTok

🎙️ Befriending White Women… It Gets Complicated

This episode of The Voicenote starts as a catch-up… and turns into something deeper.

I talk through the realities of friendship — especially when race, perception, and unspoken dynamics come into play — and why “befriending white women” can sometimes feel more complex than people admit.

In the middle of it all, I break down a situation from Summer House — but I tell it like it’s real life, like I’m venting to my friends.

No context needed, no prior knowledge of the show — just storytelling.

We also get into:

• The difference between The Voicenote and Glorified Jist

• The realities of podcasting when you’re building from scratch
• The natural hair conversation
• The end of The Receipts Podcast
• Olivia Attwood & Bradley Dack

If you like honest conversations, storytelling, and a bit of gisting… this one’s for you.

This week’s episode started with a DM about a documentary… and turned into a 2-hour conversation unpacking the Manosphere, the growing tension between men and women, and the realities of modern dating.

We get into Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary — what it showed, what it missed, and why it still matters — alongside insights from Laura Bate's book Men Who Hate Women.

From incels and pick-up artists, to viral influencers, we explore how this content spreads, who it targets, and why it resonates with young men. Chudsz also reflects on his own exposure to this kind of content as a teenager, and how those early encounters shape perspective in ways people don’t always realise.

On a more personal note, we also touch on dating with sickle cell, an honest and important conversation about health education and navigating relationships with a chronic condition.

And for the first time, we finally introduce Pillow Talk Confessions 👀
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In this episode of The Voicenote, the minisode series from Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha reflects on dating, emotional intuition, and the moments when you start to question whether someone is truly interested in you.

The conversation begins with a candid reflection on the emotional impact of the luteal phase, before moving into a recent discussion Janelle had with a Christian about dating and premarital sex, and how differing values can shape expectations in relationships.

The episode also touches on Devonta and Brittany from Season 10 of Love Is Blind, exploring whether we can really tell when someone isn’t into us — and why it can sometimes be difficult to accept the signs.

The Voicenote is the reflective minisode companion to Glorified Jist, where Janelle shares personal reflections, cultural commentary, and thoughts between full podcast episodes.

Keep up with Janelle Asha on Instagram and TikTok @JanelleAsha

Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @GlorifiedJistPod

In Episode 5, The Black Fatigue, I’m joined by Jason/The Botanical Moonshiner for a candid conversation about film, Blackness, and religion.

Using Lent as our starting point, I share why I’ve felt disconnected from my faith this year, a feeling that began after watching Sinners. We explore how the film depicts Christianity, colonialism, hoodoo, and the tension between sacred and secular life, alongside the question of whether critical thinking and social science create friction with faith.

We also discuss the awards discourse surrounding Sinners, the wider cultural conversation, and the BAFTA incident involving racial harm and disability, unpacking how accountability, racism, and ableism can exist in the same moment.

The Citation

‘Sinners’ Opens a New Conversation About Black Religion in Film by Christopher S. Gurley Jr - https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/sinners-opens-a-new-conversation-about-black-religion-in-film/

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YouTube - BotMonTV IG/TikTok - @Bxtaniclamoonshina Keep up with Glorified Jist Instagram & TikTok: @GlorifiedJistPod HostInstagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

You can't keep a Bad B*itch down !

Janelle Asha is back for another episode of The Voicenote and this time she's in a much better mood. She touches on taking time to process her feelings after the last episode of Glorified Jist, crying outside the club, and reminiscing on Berlin Carnival 2019.

This episode is all about chasing joyful moments, and for Janelle that looks like sun, cocktails and SOCA.

HostJanelle Asha — @JanelleAsha (Instagram & TikTok)Podcast@GlorifiedJistPod (Instagram & TikTok)

In episode 4 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is solo and reflective.

From revisiting episode 2’s discussion on dating ambitious men, to arguing with friends and dreams of moving to New York, this episode explores getting out of the mundane and carving out the life you want.

The episode closes with thoughts on the Steffon Diggs and Cardi B breakup, discussing how to date the fun guy and leave situations commitment free.

Citations

The Effect of “Novelty Input” and “Novelty Output” on Boredom During Home Quarantine in the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Effects of Trait Creativity by Liang et al

Preventing Boredom with Gratitude: The Key Role of Meaning in Life by Muireann O’Dea

The Need for Novelty by Seattle Anxiety Specialists

Keep up with Glorified Jist

Instagram & TikTok: @GlorifiedJistPod

Host

Instagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha

From weight concerns to romance, this episode of The Voicenote is all about womanhood. Janelle Asha starts off by discussing her recent weight gain, hormonal changes, and the realisation that as a woman this will likely be an ongoing struggle as things like fertility and childbirth concerns creep in.

She then touches on Valentine’s Day, the commonality of singleness amongst Gen-Z / Millennials, and the importance of dating in your 20’s. The conversation concludes with a question, what is the solution to dating struggles in this generation?

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@JanelleAsha on Instagram & TikTok

Podcast

@GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram & TikTok