It's Fine with Jacquelyn Spicher
Jacquelyn is a chronically online gal who’s worked in radio for the entirety of her career and “loves” to overthink anything and everything in her life. Therefore, she created this podcast. A place where each week, she analyzes internet trends, discusses various theories, questions life, or she will just yap for an hour. Whatever the case may be, at the end of the day, it’s fine.
Episodes
50 episodes
create more - 1 year anniversary of it's fine
It's crazy to think that tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of It's Fine! It's been a pleasure to create this podcast over the last year, and thank you to everyone who has listened to it. Jacquelyn reflects on the last year of creating thi...
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Episode 50
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23:04
do your feelings care about the facts?
They always say "facts don't care about your feelings," but do your feelings really care about facts? Jacquelyn investigates this idea using concepts like persuasion, confirmation bias, and the illusory truth effect. She tries to determine if f...
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Episode 49
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18:44
book report - february 2026
It's once again time for another book report episode! Aiden read two books and Jacquelyn read three, so now they are tied at six books a piece for 2026. They discuss what books they read this month, what they look forward to reading, and whethe...
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Episode 48
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32:25
staycation and reflection
Heyyyyyyy! Jacquelyn is back from her week long staycation! She took a full week off of work to relax, reset, and reflect. Sometimes, giving yourself a break can allow you to reflect more clearly on your life. She explains what a staycation is ...
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Episode 47
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17:05
is gen z stupid?
No, I don't think so. However, Gen Z has become the first generation in modern history to be dumber than the previous generation. The main reason? Most suspect their excessive screen time. Jacquelyn talks about this, the Gen Z reading crisis, a...
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Episode 46
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21:59
i'm off the struggle bus (for now)
Jacquelyn's been going through a tough time, but she thinks she's finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Her biggest problem? Most likely her mindset. She talks about this, how making small changes matter greatly, why it's silly to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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23:14
book report - january 2026
It's time for the first book report episode of the month! Aiden will be joining Jacquelyn each month to discuss the books they read and see who can read the most books by the end of the year.
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Episode 44
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40:26
books on the big screen
It seems there is a new wave of movie adaptations of books being created, and Jacquelyn is here for it! She talks about some of the ones she has watched in the past, and gives a brief overview of some of the ones set to be released in the upcom...
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Episode 43
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17:20
life can feel difficult when it shouldn't. don't let it stop you.
It's time for another podcast episode that Jacquelyn hardly planned out! That's okay, because it's on theme for this episode. She discusses how sometimes even simple tasks can feel difficult to start, but sometimes you have to push through that...
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Episode 42
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19:36
going analog in 2026
There's a rising trend of people calling for 2026 to be the year where people "go analog." Basically, they mean that people should put their phones down and go back to using physical media and actually living their lives. Jacquelyn discusses th...
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Episode 41
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17:42
simple joys
The new year is here, which means people are thinking about their big goals for 2026. In this episode, Jacquelyn talks about the importance of the simple joys in life, the shame we sometimes feel about simple pleasures, aversion of happiness, a...
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Episode 40
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14:52
2025 in books
The year is just about over, so Jacquelyn decided to discuss all of the books that she read in 2025! In total she read 20 books, discussed each one, and talks about the upcoming "book report episodes" she is planning in the new year!
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Episode 39
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29:38
new year new you?
2026 is approaching, so it is time to start thinking about what you want the new year to look like! Jacquelyn talks about New Year's resolutions, why people fail to accomplish them, some of her goals for the upcoming year, and more.
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Episode 38
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18:06
the hypocrisy of content creation
While Jacquelyn loves working in the media industry, she has oftentimes thought about what kind of impact creating content truly has on society. In this episode, she talks about the hypocrisy of certain content creation, how there's no way to e...
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Episode 37
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22:42
frontal lobe development
Jacquelyn has recently turned 25!!! In this episode she talks about what your frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for, discusses how the internet is obsessed with talking about frontal lobe development, and the lessons she has learned so ...
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Episode 36
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23:18
awkward holiday convos
'Tis the season for awkward holiday conversations. Nobody loves 'em, and yet they seem to happen every year. Jacquelyn discusses her methods of escaping awkward conversations just in time for the holiday season!
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Episode 35
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12:43
escapism
Escapism is defined as “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Now more than ever, it sometimes feels like we need forms of escapism not only to give o...
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Episode 34
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18:01
dating apps
Dating apps are a hot topic of conversation in today's world as many have tried them - and have some wild experiences from using them. What kind of relationship are people really looking for on dating apps? Do they really help people find love?...
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Episode 33
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21:08
are boyfriends embarrassing?
By now, you've probably seen the article published by Vogue called “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Jacquelyn gives her interpretation of the article, discusses how much of a mess the dating landscape is, questions why we care so much ...
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Episode 32
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16:38
some realizations
This week's episode is a bit different...Jacquelyn randomly had some realizations about life after taking a walk and decided to record an impromptu episode in her car while parked in a parking lot. She discusses the emotional rut she feels like...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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22:46
the self help cycle
With so many people obsessed with improvement and there being endless self help content on the internet, many seem to fall into what is known as the self help cycle. Jacquelyn explains what this is, why she thinks self help content has risen in...
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Episode 30
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15:33
third places
In the current loneliness epidemic, we need third places now more than ever! Jacquelyn talks about what third places are, the benefits of them in our society, and how some are disappearing or the economic barrier to attend certain third places ...
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Episode 29
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22:16
small towns deserve more hype
Jacquelyn grew up in a smaller, more rural area and it took going to college in a city with a population over 6 times her hometown to realize how much she truly liked living in a smaller town. She discusses her experiences living in a smaller a...
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Episode 28
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22:30
yearning is so back
In the midst of hookup culture and instant gratification, YEARNING IS BACK BABY! In this episode, Jacquelyn discusses the recent trend of yearning being seen in pop culture/media, analyzes The Summer I Turned Pretty, explains how cringe culture...
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Episode 27
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27:52
why are people obsessed with internet challenges?
By now, you may have heard of the "great lock in" trend that is circulating the internet currently, and is just a rebrand of the winter arc trend of last year. In this episode, Jacquelyn questions why self development "challenges" become popula...
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Episode 26
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15:02