In this unconventional episode, three previous guests–Boots, Lin Lin, and Grace–return to the show to share their philosophical insights. They will each join Val as co-hosts to ask each other questions about the meaning of life, friendships, identity, and more. This conversation delves deep into how these four 20-year-olds view the world and their place inside it.

Recorded on November 14, 2025

In this incredible episode, Lin Lin shares her experience being adopted from China when she was 5 years old. She opens up about what the transition was like and how she navigated school while learning English. Later, she shares her insights on life in general and how important it is to always be authentically yourself.

Recorded on October 29, 2025

Boots Breedan joins Your Pal Val to chat all about what it was like growing up in Hawaii and how different life has been since attending college in New England. He talks about the most important relationships in his life and the plans he has for the future. Finally, Boots shares some of the difficult challenges he has faced and how he is able to always remain positive.

Originally Recorded on October 8, 2025

Former collegiate diver and MAAC champion, Dillon O’Connor joins the show to discuss his athletic career. He’ll talk about how he first got into sports, his journey to making the college level, and why he eventually decided to retire. Later, Dillon will speak about his mental health and how important it is to prioritize what you truly want out of life. Finally, he’ll share his unconventional plans for the future and where you can find him next!

This episode, Crystal Arbelo joins the show to talk all about how she built her confident personality and how she is able to maintain strong friendships. She’ll also discuss what it's like being a female sports fan, and specifically share why she has such a love for baseball. Finally, Crystal will delve into the leadership positions she holds on campus and why the RA role is so important to her. Don’t forget to rate and review!

A year and a half since his last appearance, DPS Officer Mike is back on the show to discuss all things DisneyWorld and provide insider details about what it is like to work there behind the scenes! He’ll talk about the celebrities he’s met and give insight on the high-level security measures in place to keep the park running smoothly. Later on, Mike will talk about his plans for the future and how he is considering moving on from college safety. Don’t miss out on this episode featuring all the law enforcement lore!

Learn all about mindfulness, positivity, and spirituality with behavioral neuroscience major Grace! Grace is an incredibly smart and optimistic person who is wise beyond her years! She shares her outlook on life and how she has implemented gratitude and empathy as a daily practice. She also discusses her creative process as a writer and how it has been an outlet for when she encounters negativity.

After a year-long hiatus, Your Pal Val is back with YouTuber and TikTok sensation (Little) Uppie! The man behind Uppie, Christian, comes on the show to give listeners a behind the scenes look at his YouTube channel and social media successes. Christian talks about his creative process and gives exclusive insight into some of his most popular videos. This episode is not one to miss! Be sure to keep up with Uppie here: https://linktr.ee/uppie.