The Thick Pod

Episode 30: Current Events - Reddit Trolls, Blake Lively drama & the TikTok Ban

Michelle York & Kelsey Martinez Episode 30

In this episode, Michelle and Kelsey dive into some wild current events—both personal and pop culture. Kelsey shares her experience after ending up on a Reddit snark thread, how she handles troll comments, and the reality of dealing with online criticism. Then, Michelle fills Kelsey in on all the drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. After that, they discuss the latest on the TikTok ban, what it means for them as creators working with brands, and their thoughts on the platform’s future. Finally, they wrap up by reading some of their favorite troll comments—both ridiculous and surprisingly positive—and share their perspective on handling online hate. It’s a fun, unfiltered episode covering everything from social media chaos to navigating life in the public eye!