This week on Take It Personal, we’re talking about what real power looks like. From WNBA players rewriting the rules to a dead uncle’s cookbag going viral, we’re unpacking culture, chaos, and clarity. We break down the Stud Budz livestream, NIL power moves, why gas stoves are canceled (per Will), and why the new Clipse album might just be scripture for grown folks. Oh—and someone definitely got caught cheating on a kiss cam. It’s a little messy, a little meaningful, and always personal.

This week, we’re talking about change—when it’s freeing, fake, messy, or just weird. Steph unpacks two Beyoncé concerts, from pit seats to suite tears. Jamie’s colonoscopy prep collides with right-wing outrage over Superman’s immigration status. Will introduces us to “Chit,” a viral TikTok series that might be the future of sitcoms. We get personal about JoJo Siwa, Billie Eilish, queer identity, and how hard it is to figure yourself out online. Also: AI, NVIDIA, and wombats playing tennis. You know, just another episode of Take It Personal.

In this episode of Take It Personal, things become raw, quirky, and almost sacred.

Steph, Jamie, and Will explore the grief of losing Jamie’s foster dog Mugsy and ponder big questions: Do animals have souls?

Can grief be sacred? Should we trust advice from genuinely caring people? They also discuss Tina Knowles’ memoir Matriarch, the pain and awkwardness of past journal entries, and the excitement—and fear—of making friends through online gaming.

A lively debate about Tolkien versus Harry Potter, a summary of political narcissism and taco diplomacy, and a sidetrack into NBA 2K Discords and petty college football rivalries are included. Plus: Bible verses, Kraft cheese, and a bold opinion on why Big T might finally crack. Enjoy the jokes and group chat therapy—this one’s dedicated to Mugsy.

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