Original Experience

Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about The Oscars, (disappointment and excitement), AI Fruit stories, and Harry Styles. Have we mentioned she loves Ryan Coogler?Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Album mentioned:Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally- Harry StylesOriginal Experience Playlist:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! Kelsey dove into “my boyfriend is AI” TV and reddit forums to save you the time. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! Get in loser, we’re fixing our lives. Or trying to at the very least. Ashley Flynn’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/4a6d0d03aFollow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

A shorty but a goody! Does Kelsey have a topic at hand? God no, but pick up the phone and have fun anyways. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs mentioned:Try a Little Tenderness-Otis Redding Aperture-Harry Styles The Great Divide-Noah KahanBack That Azz Up-Juvenile TikTok creator with my current favorite mantras: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyquantumleaps?_r=1&_t=ZT-93GmeReUb1rOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! We’re changing our attitudes, watching hockey players kiss, and discussing other pop culture happenings. This episode is dedicated to my friends and family. Thank you for not letting me give this up. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs mentioned:Satisfied-Family Company & Jonah SmithTikTok creator with my current favorite mantras: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyquantumleaps?_r=1&_t=ZT-93GmeReUb1rOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! Happy 2026, team! This week Kelsey talks about everything she absolutely loved in 2025. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO and Stranger Things spoiler segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! A new episode is here. Kelsey reflects on watching The West Wing through 2025 eyes and why its themes still feel painfully relevant. She also shares the podcast’s Wrapped numbers, what they mean to her, and the music that defined her 2024. Yes. It’s Taylor Swift.Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comBRAND NEW INTRO and Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs of the Week:I’m on Fire- Bruce SpringsteenCouldn’t be Happier-Wicked SoundtrackWild Horses- The Rolling StonesOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! Season Four is finally here. Hot on the heels of her Spartanburg Little Theatre debut, Kelsey has returned! In this season opener, Kelsey talks about her experience coming out of acting retirement, her hair, and those damn Murdaughs. Sound gets a little funky here and there, so I appreciate your patience! Follow The Spartanburg Little Theatre:https://www.instagram.com/spartanburglittletheatre?igsh=MW43YnV5ZHp2dTRlZA==Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comSongs Kelsey Mentions: Fate of Ophelia-Taylor SwiftEldest Daughter-Taylor Swift Wi$h List- Taylor SwiftThe Life of a Showgirl-Taylor SwiftLet Alone the One You Love-Olivia DeanApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! Happy Season Three Finale! Ashley is back but this time, she’s the one asking questions. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1 Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyt.esthetics?igsh=dWd0enM5aHk2cGVtLet’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comSongs Kelsey and Ashley Mention: Mess-Lil WayneLong Story Short-Taylor Swift Clean-Taylor SwiftFine Line-Harry StylesApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about the dumb blonde joke. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comSongs Kelsey MentionsApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about propaganda she isn’t falling for. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.com Songs mentioned this week:Savannah-Michael MarcagiApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses grief, the Tony awards, and Taylor Swift.This episode is dedicated to Nick “Neko Smoke” Hayward. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-nicole-her-family-after-tragic-lossFollow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Mentioned This Week: The World Was Wide Enough- Hamilton Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQ&pi=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses the movie “Sinners”. Spoiler alert: she loves it. Obviously spoiler warning for the movie too. Go see it! New Yorker profile on Ryan Coogler: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/05/05/ryan-coogler-profileFollow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comSongs Mentioned: I Lied to You- Miles CatonLast Time (I Seen the Sun)- Alice Smith and Miles CatonSmokestack Twins- Ludwig GöranssonMound Bayou/Proper Black Folks- Ludwig Göransson Ft. Christone “Kingfish” IngramYou can find and listen to every song mentioned on the podcast below: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey has a pop culture round up and then lets the friends of the pod into what she’s thinking.Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Let’s connect: https://theoriginalexperiencepod.comNerd Alert Intro created by:@SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQ&pi=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses the beauty and power of female and femme friendships. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Mentioned This Week: Chiquitita- ABBA/Mamma Mia!I’ve Been Waiting For You- Mamma Mia!Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses her scientific research concerning special interests. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs Mentioned This Week: Safari Song- Greta Van FleetHighway Tune- Greta Van FleetLight my Love-Greta Van FleetSorry Mom-Kelsea Balleriniparty 4 u- Charli XCX Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf**Note from Editing**-In post, I realized I misspoke. While the Diary of Anne Frank is currently not banned, the graphic adaptation has been removed from several libraries.

Oh hi! This week Kelsey discusses her mental health journey and contemplates becoming a bat girl. TW: Before you press play, just a heads up: we’ll be touching on topics like depression and anxiety today. If that’s something you’re not in the headspace to listen to right now, no worries – feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when you're ready. Take care of yourself, and know that it’s okay to pause if you need to.Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs Mentioned This Week: Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles Master of Puppets-MetallicaBaggage-Kelsea BalleriniFirst Rodeo-Kelsea BalleriniOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey plays catch up and shared thoughts on comparison. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Original Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about Hunger Games and Swans. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs of the Week:Someone to Call My Lover-Janet Jackson Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)- Father John MistyShake-Pitbull Ft. Ying Yang TwinsCobra- Megan Thee StallionOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQπ=no5gNU5MRximf

Oh hi! This week Kelsey talks about the not so original experiences. Follow The Original Experience: https://www.instagram.com/originalexperiencepodcast?lFollow Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyruff/https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsruff?_t=8loHGROsvxD&_r=1Songs Kelsey Cried to this Week segment intro created by: @SullivanCreativeCo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sullivancreativecompany?igsh=MXM1ZHpna24xYmFvcA==Songs of the Week:Fine Line- Harry StylesWe Hug Now-Sydney RoseDelete Ya-DjoOriginal Experience Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/original-experience/pl.u-mJy88WBCGyzWGRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LCvIuftX3qQiTH2Eyb0OS?si=t1cDPMKpTuKGtJnHMjK4MQ&pi=no5gNU5MRximf