In this week's episode, Jess and Karli start off by debriefing Jess's interaction with Alex Warren this weekend and how it highlighted the humanity that often gets lost when people rise to fame quickly. They then unpack Jacob Elordi’s viral paparazzi interaction, digging into the entitlement culture around celebrity access, the economics of paparazzi, and how parasocial relationships have blurred the line between public figure and public property. They finish by reflecting on Jelly Roll’s appearance on Joe Rogan, discussing his journey through incarceration, addiction, massive health transformation, and an emotional full-circle moment as he gets inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Welcome to our first week of our new season of Only Human!

The podcast that started in a studio is finding its voice in the world. This is the evolution of Only Human.

In this episode, Jess and Karli pull back the curtain to share what’s really been going on behind the scenes. They open up about the reality of an oversaturated podcast industry, what support really means when it comes to social media, and the struggles of their current season, feeling like they’re at the mercy of a “yes” that’s standing in the way of their potential. Through it all, they’re exploring how to reframe that mindset, create their own opportunities, and lean into what excites them most. This is only the beginning, but things might look a little different in the near future!

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In this episode, Jess and Karli tackle a topic that’s often considered taboo: money. They dive into why conversations about money can feel so uncomfortable, share their own personal feelings about money, and explore four different money archetypes and which ones they are after taking a quiz. From salary transparency to social spending expectations, they get real about the awkwardness of sharing salaries with friends, navigating wedding and bachelorette expenses, splitting dinner bills, and handling bar tabs when you barely drink.

This week on Only Human, Jess and Karli are mixing things up by blending two worlds: mental health and pop culture. They both brought a list of recent events and trends to the table, and together they dive into a casual, open conversation to dissect different scenarios and speculate as onlookers. From the US Open, to facelifts, to crashing out on TikTok, this one is a nice, light episode that takes you on a journey!

In this episode, Jess and Karli dive into the realities of work-life balance and mental health in the workplace. From Jess’s experience as a pediatric ER nurse to Karli's perspective as a corporate consultant, they explore what work-life balance really means to them, how they personally guard against burnout, and whether companies are truly supporting employee well-being or just merely checking a box.

In this episode, Jess takes the hot seat. She shares what it’s been like to spend 11 years with her high school sweetheart — the highs, the challenges, and the misconceptions people often have about long-term relationships. Jess and Karli dive into what makes a partnership work: communication, loyalty, and the role of love languages (spoiler: Jess might have all of them). Jess also opens up about the unspoken rules she and her husband have built over the years — the quiet foundations that keep their relationship strong. Whether you’re single, dating, or years into your own relationship, this episode is a thoughtful, honest look at what it really takes to grow together.