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Welcome to Unconfuzed, the podcast that breaks down the ever-evolving world of slang, helping you stay in the know without sounding out of touch. Each episode, we dive into the origins, meanings, and cultural significance of the words and phrases that shape the way we talk—from old-school expressions that your grandparents still use to the latest internet jargon taking over social media.
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Send us a text Golf isn’t just about the swing anymore — it’s about the fit. In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa, Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia tee off with Melanie Friedman, founder and designer of Crossover Golf Leisurewear, to decode the new language of golf fashion and the culture driving it. From PFG energy and WAG style to building the perfect kit, rocking your bucket, and mastering that greens-to-streets transition, we’re diving into how golf has evolved from traditional polos to full-b...
Send us a text Glaze, Sendy, Aura Farming, Bet — The Slang Pack You Need in 2025 Get ready — the crew is back and fully decoding the hottest slang running 2025. From over-the-top hype to full-send energy and perfectly curated vibes, we’re unpacking what these words really mean and how they shape the way we talk. Clarissa, Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia are joined by special guest Demetri Papageorge, a speech and debate teacher who knows all about how language evolves and why it matters. ✨ Unconfuze...
Send us a text Ever wonder why actors have their own secret language? Theater slang is funny, dramatic, a little spooky, and sometimes downright confusing. In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa and the day-oners — Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia — are joined by special guest director Tim Wagoner to decode the world behind the curtain. From superstitions that send shivers down the stage, to backstage traditions that keep casts sane, to the odd phrases that make theater folks sound like they’re in a...
Send us a text Gen Z and Gen Alpha have turned pet talk into its own language — and we’re decoding it. From zoomies and chonks to void cats and the rising star of the slang world, scrunkly, we’re breaking down what these terms mean and why younger generations love using them. Plus, a special shoutout to Heynia’s son having the honor of an award put in his name called the Devin Cooley Healing Companion Award — congrats! 🎧 Listen to Unconfuzed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Unconfuzed — decoding...
Send us a text 🎙️ Game, set, slang! In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa teams up with Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia to break down the Gen Z tennis lingo making waves at the US Open in New York. From “Griddy Points” to “Icy Wrists,” “NPC Tennis,” and even “Ate (4+4),” we’re serving up the funniest and freshest court-side slang you need to know. Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or just here for the vibes, this episode hits different. 🎾✨ 👉 Tune in as we decode slang old and new, one ace at a ...
Send us a text Middle schoolers aren’t just making TikToks — they’re inventing a whole new language. In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa, Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia crack the code of alpha slang. What does it mean when someone’s called chopped? Why are kids throwing around random numbers like 67 and 41? And what on earth is a clanker? We’re decoding the inside jokes, secret code words, and playful burns that make up the alpha dictionary — so you don’t get lost in translation. 🎧 Listen now t...
Send us a text School’s back in session—and so is the slang. In this episode of Unconfuzed, we dive headfirst into the Gen Alpha jungle, decoding the words echoing through middle school hallways: Sigma, Gooning, Sussy, Mogging, Grimace Shake, and Italian Brainrot. Joining us is 6th grade teacher Jennifer Rottler, who hears this lingo daily, plus Lisa and Leiila, who bring the real insider scoop. From lone wolves to purple milkshakes of doom, we’re breaking down the memes, the chaos, and the p...
Send us a text 🚑 Paging all curious minds—stat! In this week’s Unconfuzed, Clarissa, Lisa, and Leilia scrub in with Dr. Jenny Griswold from Stanford Hospital to reveal the wild, weird, and sometimes gross world of medical slang. From the infamous Code Brown (yep, it’s exactly what you think) to the ER’s Frequent Flyers, and even what it means to be cooked after a 12-hour shift—we’re spilling all the hospital hallway secrets. Whether you’ve binged Grey’s Anatomy, doomscrolled MedTok, or just w...
Send us a text Unskippable Earworms & Industry Plants: Inside the Slaylist Era Guest: Justice Haller This week on Unconfuzed, we’re diving deep into the sonic chaos of the Slaylist Era — where songs slap, albums have no skips, and everyone’s a potential industry plant. Joining us is rising music star and award-winning artist Justice Haller, whose genre-bending sound and earworm-worthy tracks have made serious waves in the industry. We’re talking beat switches, sonic palette, slaps, and w...
Send us a text From grippy sock glam to blokecore, fashion isn’t just about clothes anymore — it’s a full-blown identity crisis with a hashtag. In this episode of Unconfuzed, we’re diving into the chaotic closet of 2025 style slang. What even is gorp-core? Is flatcore just… giving up? And how many aesthetics can one outfit handle before you black out in sequins? We’re joined by special guest Melissa MacCallum, Fashion Stylist and Founder of Avanti Styling, to break down the wildest trends, de...
Send us a text Snatural. Touch up Traps. Catfish concealer. Shelfie game. The makeup world has its own language — and it’s time we decode it. In this episode of Unconfuzed, hosts Clarissa, Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia dive deep into the beauty slang behind the biggest illusion of them all: the no-makeup makeup look. You know the vibe — “I just rolled out of bed like this” (with a full face of underpainting, brow gel, and three different highlighters). We’re joined by celebrity makeup artist Chris...
Send us a text Why does everything sound more dramatic in a British accent? Because it is. From calling people clapped to throwing a wobbly over a cold chip, UK Gen Z slang has entered the group chat — and we’re not letting it leave. In this episode of Unconfuzed, we dive into the wildly expressive, sometimes savage, and always entertaining world of British slang. We're talking leng fits, dodgy vibes, waffling exes, and why being skint hits way harder when you say it with a London accent. We’...
Send us a text Welcome to Part 2 of our Modern Romance series—because one episode wasn’t enough to unpack all the ways dating can confuse, charm, and catastrophically disappoint. This week on Unconfuzed, Clarissa, Lisa, and Leilia are joined by special guest Jaclyn Betham to decode the next round of dating delusions. We’re talking slow fading (the quiet quit of dating), textual chemistry (when their texting game gives fireworks but in person it's giving fizzle), evil twin rizz (the smooth-tal...
Send us a text Welcome to the dating graveyard — where texts go unanswered, vibes get weird, and you're somehow still part of a roster you didn’t sign up for. In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa breaks down the tragic glossary of modern romance: from getting ghosted like you never existed, to being zombied back to life by an old flame who just liked your story at 2 a.m. We’re talking benching, pocketing, and all the emotionally unavailable nonsense Gen Z and Alpha have given a name (and T...
Send us a text Nap Era vs. World War Vibes: Gen Z Wellness or Delusion? Description: Is Gen Z leading a wellness revolution—or just putting a face mask on global collapse? In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa is joined by Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia to decode the chaotic calm that is Gen Z and Gen Alpha culture. We're breaking down the rise of rest culture, mental health awareness, and TikTok-era coping mechanisms—through the lens of slang that says it all: 💣 World War Vibes – that darkly f...
Send us a text Dot, Dot, Don’t: The Punctuation Rules You Never Learned Did you know ending a text with a period can make you sound passive-aggressive? Or that an ellipsis might give off ominous vibes? In this episode of Unconfuzed, we’re breaking down how Gen Z and Alpha have flipped the script on punctuation and why your well-meaning “Thanks.” might be giving straight-up boomer energy. Join our lively crew Lisa Gallo, Leilia Peake, Heynia Cooley, Clarissa Shetler and special guest Hay...
Send us a text Welcome back to Unconfuzed — where pop culture gets put under the microscope, and delusion is always on the table. I’m Clarissa, and today we’re diving deep into the weird, wild, and wallet-draining world of Labubu — the creepy-cute goblin doll that’s haunting your TikTok, hijacking your group chats, and somehow convincing Gen Z to drop hundreds for a mystery box. Joining me are my unfiltered ride-or-dies — Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia — as we ask the real questions: Cute, creepy,...
Send us a text Reality called, "That ain't drip, babe!" In this episode of Unconfuzed, Clarissa and the OG crew — Lisa, Leilia, and Heynia — dive headfirst into the wild world of style, slang, and straight-up delusion. Is it drip, or just Ohio-core confusion in designer disguise? We unpack the real meanings behind drip, sauce, dank, and yes… we even talk about Ohio (because apparently, that’s a whole vibe now). From fashion flops to internet-approved slays, we're here to separate the confiden...
Send us a text Episode 6 – Thirst Traps and Slanguage in the Sun Sun’s out, slang’s out! ☀️🔤 Clarissa is back behind the mic—along with resident vibe-checkers Lisa & Leilia (and a possible pop-in from Heynia)—to unpack every sizzling phrase you’ll hear on the timeline this summer. And because we like our tea poured extra sweet, first-time guests Lydia and Diane slide through to keep it 💯. What we decode this week “Thirst Traps” – Why a single selfie can start a heatwave 🌡️“SPF 100 Energ...
Send us a text 🎧 Episode Title: Moms – I Birthed You and I Can Unbirth You Welcome back to Unconfuzed — the podcast that decodes slang so you don’t have to embarrass yourself in the group chat. Today’s episode is a love letter (and maybe a roast) to the real MVPs: moms and grandmas. Whether she’s your personal chef, your unpaid therapist, or your favorite drama channel, we’re talking about the women who raised us — and the wild, wonderful ways we talk about them now. From the rise of the “co...
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