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True Story Media. When I'm in the studio, I am always sitting across from Sydney Gladue. And today, I forced her to sit at the mic so that we could talk about season two. This is my favorite part because...
She does not like to have these conversations. So I'm going to start and ask Sid some questions. Oh, no.
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Well, it was just such a different season. The first season, we took so much time to tell your story. It wasn't one story, you know, it was many stories. But this season, we got to meet so many different people and talk to a bunch of folks, some who, you know, haven't been aired yet, but we might collaborate with down the line. So that's exciting. But I think...
I don't have a favorite. You're not supposed to pick favorite kids. I know you have a favorite kid, but you're not supposed to pick. I do have a favorite kid. I don't have to say that publicly because literally everybody knows who it is, including everybody. They all have the same favorite kid.
I will say that even though I do have a favorite kid, I love all my kids for different reasons because of their strengths. And they're all so different. And you're right that season two is that same way. Because, I mean, telling Cash's story was so empowering and I loved that part. And the dynamic between Lou and Eve was just amazing.
Um, so is it heartening? Is that the right word? Like, so restores my faith in humanity that people can come together and just be kind to each other through those tough times. As a side note, I just got back from Ireland and I got to hang out with Lou and Eve for the day. And that was fantastic. Um, but yeah.
I will say that Gina and Viv's story was so much fun to tell, which we don't usually get to tell fun stories. Yeah, I agree with that assessment. And I think that
It was hardest to tell Gina's story for me because there was this whole timeline of before and after self-discovery, the 20-year-old relationship. So that timeline was really tricky to work with, trying to signal the different shifts in between those time periods. It is so much fun to watch you edit
while I'm talking because I can see you doing it in your head. You're like, oh, I'm going to put this there and this is going to be great there. And
You don't say that, but your face does. And I can see the whole, like, this is how I'm going to lay it out and tell the story. And that is a talent that I do not have. And it's incredible. It's a very fun puzzle. And it's really interesting when you're telling a story of someone and you meet them in their after. You know, so you're trying to figure out who they were.
before. That's kind of a weird one. So did you have that problem with me in season one? Because we did listener stories, we didn't spend as much time with those people as like you and I got to spend together in season one. No, we were like attached at the hip. Yeah. Yeah. So it was just different to really try and understand people in, you know, a few one hour interviews.
I think you did a phenomenal job, though, taking those interviews and pulling those parts out that really highlighted who they were as a person and the resilience and strength that they all had to...
handle all of these crazy things that are happening in their life. So big applause to Sid because, you know, I can sit and talk into a mic for hours. We've learned that. But what you do is incredible.
so impressive in taking these stories and weaving them into something that our listeners can love and relate to. And that's, that's huge. Oh, thank you, Brett. And I, maybe you guys might not know this. We'll see if she leaves us in. Sid is the same age as Bree, as my daughter.
And they actually know some of the same people. So small world that Seattle is, but I absolutely love seeing a woman grow.
take so much control over their career in such a authentic way at your age. And it's, it's really impressive. And I'm really grateful that I have you. Oh, thank you so much. That's really nice to hear. I will say, well, it's a vicious industry out here, as we both know, from the side of being a host and the side of being a producer. And
sometimes the world makes decisions for you, which is also a lot of how we came into season two. We had a lot happen unexpectedly in October. We were actually supposed to release season two in October, which would have been a shit show. It would have been. And I think that the quality and the authenticity wouldn't have been there. I think that if we would have rushed these stories or, you know,
We were slated to pick a couple different stories. I don't know that it would have had the same... I wouldn't have the same pride in what we've done. Because though it is a very different format than season one, I am so proud of what we did and the stories that we shared. And I will say, you and I have talked about this. I have spent...
I did countless hours meeting with women that have shared their stories with me. And every single one of them is powerful and heartbreaking and so inspiring in how these women have navigated their lives.
through all of these difficult times. And some of the stories have just been really hard to hear. One of the things we've also had to decide is what stories we're going to share. I think this season we did a good job balancing. I just, I absolutely love that we ended with Gina and Viv's story because it really does give me so much hope for. Yeah, it's really nice to have hope and just to see, I mean, again, like as someone who's
only 28. I love the idea that I get to change so much more in my life. So that's pretty exciting. Yeah, it's it really is looking at my generation of women that are, I think, taking back a lot of power that they didn't know they had when we were your age. And I
I see it in you and with Bree and all of her friends. They're living for themselves. And I think that is so incredibly cool. They're not rushing out to get married. Some of her friends have had kids or gotten married, but they've all done it on their own terms. And I think there's so much. I just think that it represents so much positive change in how women are
stepping into themselves in their 20s so that they're not waiting until they're 40 to have to figure it out. You can change your life anytime you want. Yeah, that really is, I think, a theme in this season that comes through is just deciding to do something different and not knowing how it's going to go.
And taking that risk, like whether that's like disclosing a past experience, which I know that your story from episode five also really explored that theme of sharing something. What was it like for you to share that story with the world after, you know, having shared it with your dad? So the interesting thing about that story was it's the one that I...
have wanted to tell the most this whole time, because I think sexual assault and sexual abuse is so incredibly common and underreported. And it's the one that I want out there the most is that it's scary when it happens and it's awful when
But find someone to share it with. Don't don't live with it because it isn't your own shame. And I know how different my life would have been just even from an emotional standpoint if I would have just trusted somebody. And, you know, my dad has said that he he's so kind.
He's so sad that I didn't feel like I could talk to him about it. But it's not even that he did anything wrong. It's really society has this, you know, don't tell. It was hard to tell, but personally, it was my favorite episode. Well, yeah.
Ep 1 was pretty good because I did learn so much after season one just about myself and what it felt like to share my story. And I think that we have grown a lot. You and I. So October was wild. And then we did this big shift. And after we released in January, that's a whole big ride that we went on.
But you and I talked, I think it was the end of February. And you said I was dying. You were like, we're totally different people than we were two months ago. What what has this been like for you? Because this is like we're we're different.
in the dirt doing this. Like, what does that feel like for you? I was actually just reflecting on this because season one came out in June. And so around this time last year, we were putting together episodes two, three, four,
And, you know, we had storyboarded five and six and we had to, you know, but we were still getting pickups and narration and putting together interview selects. And I was deeply unwell because I just like fall face first into the story. And I'm doing it right now with another project as well that I will, we can talk about later. But yeah.
It's like nauseating. Like I'm obsessive.
My brother often like tells me that he thinks that I'm like really good at my job and da da da da. And I'm like, no, I'm just obsessed with it. Like I'm just obsessed with doing this work and it like makes me feel fulfilled and happy and excited. And I want it to be as good as possible. So I am working on finding my boundaries with that. I don't want to be a grind culture person, but I don't think that I love it. I don't think you should find your boundaries because I think that's what makes you good at your job.
Because if you don't love it and you don't get obsessive about the story you're telling, it's not going to come out authentically.
Like, if you start setting boundaries, Sid, we're going to have to start chatting because that's not going to work. I need you obsessed with the stories. Yeah. Because that's where the heart comes from. Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? They made a whole month reminding you to finally take control of your money. The good news is that you don't need 30 days. Acorns makes it easy to start saving and investing for your future in just five minutes.
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things that have changed in the last, you know, three months have been like really learning more about the business side, really learning how to run a production. Sometimes we've done it effectively. Sometimes we have not. And, you know,
Yeah, there's just so there's so much to know. This business is an insane place. Every day I hear another crazy story. The sad part, because I'm new to this whole industry, is that it isn't creator friendly, this business. And so, yeah.
This is the first time in my life that I've ever had a business that depends on being creative. It's been a real steep learning curve. And I'm grateful for all the people that we've had in our circle that we can trust and help navigate this whole system. But it's like the Wild West. I still just remember that.
That young lady that came into the studio and told me she had never listened to a podcast. That was me. First day. First day I ever met Sid, she was like, what's your favorite podcast? I'm like, I've never listened to a podcast. Now I do listen to lots of podcasts. But it...
I do think that this is such a phenomenal medium for people to be able to share their stories. And we have some of which we've done a few funny TikToks, I think. But we have some funny reviews that are, I think one was like, it sounds like this person just wants to talk about themselves and share their story. And it's like,
That's the whole show. Like, that's actually the whole entire show. And in listening to other people's podcasts, that's really, those are the podcasts that I resonate with are the ones that...
either are sharing their own personal story or allow other people to share their stories. And I think that's what we need is more people sharing, sharing stories. I mean, I knew a lot of podcasts, listening homework over the last year, and I think you've found some others on your own too. I'm curious, what are your favorite podcasts you've listened to? So I'm,
With books and movies and TV shows, I'm one of those people that if I love it, I'll watch it a bunch of times or I'll read the book over and over again. And how I judge the podcasts that I love is the one that I listen to over and over again. And S-Town is just...
I mean, the story is incredible. The production was beautiful. So I love S-Town, obviously. And then there's a couple that dating detectives, I think they do a really good job sharing listener stories and they do it respectfully. And I really love that.
Of course, Nobody Should Believe Me is up on my list. And Secondhand Therapy, which you guys heard last week in the feed. It's one that I listen to every week. I subscribe on Patreon. I am like a fangirl of just...
two men that are actually doing the hard work in therapy. And I really appreciate that. We have actually tried to share a couple stories together.
of men and it's really hard because some of these men aren't there yet like yeah we've had some people fall off and not want to which is fine everyone has their own journey we i i would love to get men's voices in here because i um though have had a real rough experience um
I know so many amazing men. And even in your life, you are so close to so many really amazing men. Brittany, where are you at with dating? I get scared when you call me Brittany and use my full legal name. Dating...
If you guys listen to me on bad dates, you'll know why I got off the apps. That was a super fun episode with Sasha Colby and Nikki Boyer. But I haven't been on the apps this whole year and I've attempted. I haven't really attempted to date this year, which it's been lonely and rough. But.
I don't think I'm in the right headspace for it today. And I have, last year, I dated three different guys that had listened to season one and that
was really complicated. At first I thought it was going to be good, like they get the background, I don't have to tell them my history. What I learned with two of them is that it's a very easy way to manipulate me because they have a cheat code to all my vulnerabilities. So that was a hard lesson to learn and
So I don't know how to date and have the podcast. And part of it is like, I want to tell people what I'm doing. And obviously the podcast is a huge part of my life and very important to me. But at the same time, if they listen to it, then like how, well, well, I guess the answer is, is that if you find the right person, they aren't going to use it for evil doings. But
We'll see what happens. It's, you know, as much as I don't want to compromise who I am and I'm not willing to sacrifice me being me, I do want to have a partner. Like I would love to have someone that I can share life with because it's more fun that way. And I love having fun.
I will say, even if you don't have a romantic partner, you do have a lot of people you share your life with. I do. And I have such a full life that it does. I am grateful for all of the support that I have with friends and family. And in between seasons, I got to take time off and go visit people that are my safe place and friends.
not worry about any of that for a while. Well, that's a great segue to season three. Season three, I'm so excited about because it is, well, I'm excited and terrified. So during season two,
production when we were interviewing people. Brittany has all these friends and I'm always like, we can't just make this show about your friends. But you do have a lot of great friends with awesome stories, really interesting. So she sent me the name of a guy. I won't share his name yet.
Let's wait. Let's gatekeep that. So she sent me the name of this guy and gave me a tiny bit of background on him. And I gave him a call for a little pre-interview and proceeded to hear the most wild life story that I have ever heard, which is saying a lot.
And I did not know what to do with him. And I told you, you were like, what are we doing here? And I'm like, we're just going to let him talk. And I want to see where it goes. Yeah. And it has gone somewhere. And it is going to keep going somewhere. We were colleagues. We've been friends for over two decades. And...
Through a lot of like business stuff, market changes and, you know, all of all of the stuff that really does affect your life, but also divorces and raising kids. And his kids are phenomenal. But he he and I have very differing opinions on a lot of things.
But we're both single in our 40s, trying to figure out how to not compromise who we are and find someone that fits this checklist that every year seems to get a little longer. And I am really excited to dive in because he's wild and he's very different than I am.
I don't think this is a spoiler, Brittany, but life is about compromises. Is it? Yes. It's just finding the things you want to compromise, right?
But maybe that's the difference with my 20 years experience on you is that I don't want to compromise anything anymore. Does that work then? Is this I'm single forever? Okay, so we don't need to be revealed. We don't need to do season three. Season three. Okay. More two shall be revealed. Okay. I'm excited about that. Did we spill enough tea? Is there ever tea?
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