<![CDATA[Voted Most Dramatic]]>In 2003, I was voted 'Most Dramatic' and unfortunately for everyone around me, I never grew out of it. 🎭 Now I'm turning that flair into a millennial lifestyle blog and part time podcast — my take on big feelings, overcoming generational trauma, and laughing at the absurdities of life (and probably reality TV). Consider this your official invite to your new favorite over-share. I'm SO glad you're here.

]]>https://votedpod.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:33:20 GMTSun, 28 Jun 2026 04:42:20 GMT60David Self<p>In 2003, I was voted 'Most Dramatic' and unfortunately for everyone around me, I never grew out of it. 🎭 Now I'm turning that flair into a millennial lifestyle blog and part time podcast — my take on big feelings, overcoming generational trauma, and laughing at the absurdities of life (and probably reality TV). Consider this your official invite to your new favorite over-share. I'm SO glad you're here.</p>episodicDavid Selfdavidsself@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Tattoo Series (Pt. II): Stories from The Chair]]>Every tattoo has a story, but so does every person sitting in the chair. Jordan shares unforgettable client moments, the emotional weight artists carry, strange requests, tattoo myths, and the lessons she's learned from many conversations with strangers. Somewhere between grief, whimsy, horses, and questionable tattoo ideas, we discover that healing doesn't always happen in therapy. Sometimes it happens in a tattoo shop.

]]>187ecc63-fc83-4a57-ba77-0b49e73080e9Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Every tattoo has a story, but so does every person sitting in the chair. Jordan shares unforgettable client moments, the emotional weight artists carry, strange requests, tattoo myths, and the lessons she's learned from many conversations with strangers. Somewhere between grief, whimsy, horses, and questionable tattoo ideas, we discover that healing doesn't always happen in therapy. Sometimes it happens in a tattoo shop.</p>yes00:34:55119Tattoo Series (Pt. II): Stories from The Chairfull<![CDATA[Tattoo Series (Pt. I): Needles, Nostalgia & Nervous Systems]]>What starts as a tattoo appointment quickly turns into a conversation about everything else.

In the first episode of this mini-series, David sits down for a tattoo with Jordan of Moonfall Ink. They talk about elder emo mixed CDs, life in the Pacific Northwest, becoming the unofficial therapist in the room, generational trauma, journalism, social media, Gilmore Girls, and the unexpected ways our childhoods continue to shape us.

It's funny, vulnerable, occasionally chaotic, and probably a little too honest.

]]>84afd7e3-deb2-45d0-b254-682ebda890edFri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:34 GMT<p><b>What starts as a tattoo appointment quickly turns into a conversation about everything else.</b><br /><br />In the first episode of this mini-series, David sits down for a tattoo with Jordan of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/moonfallink" target="_blank">Moonfall Ink</a>. They talk about elder emo mixed CDs, life in the Pacific Northwest, becoming the unofficial therapist in the room, generational trauma, journalism, social media, Gilmore Girls, and the unexpected ways our childhoods continue to shape us.<br /><br />It's funny, vulnerable, occasionally chaotic, and probably a little too honest. </p>no00:47:18117Tattoo Series (Pt. I): Needles, Nostalgia & Nervous Systemsfull<![CDATA[Read Aloud: To Runtimes, True Crime, and 80 Year Olds 🥂]]>In this blog read aloud, I discuss the evolution of my micro obsession with running (including some of my week's personal bests!), the first class I'm taking at WSU — which starts TOMORROW, the 3 things i'm currently obsessed with, plus a little little inspiration to get you through the week... Join me, won't you?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Read-Aloud-To-Runtimes--True-Crime--and-80-Year-Olds-e3j5212de66fe23-1e23-497f-9122-e96269e8f0bfSun, 10 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>In this blog read aloud, I discuss the evolution of my micro obsession with running (including some of my week's personal bests!), the first class I'm taking at WSU — which starts TOMORROW, the 3 things i'm currently obsessed with, plus a little little inspiration to get you through the week... Join me, won't you?</p> yes00:06:53116Read Aloud: To Runtimes, True Crime, and 80 Year Olds 🥂full<![CDATA[[Mini] My Weekend in Wilmington (Should've Been a Cowboy)]]>Dearest Gentle Listener — Though the horrors of my continuous string of travel persist, I have a life update to share. Join me in this mini for a fake bake vent sesh, my review of the two new foods I tried, and what the head of IT influenced me into buying... Oh, and a recap of my weekend in Cousins — I mean Wilmington! 🌊 #StillTeamConrad

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Mini-My-Weekend-in-Wilmington-Shouldve-Been-a-Cowboy-e387i2qe3608820-4caf-45e4-b2b4-89fe0786f946Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:08:11 GMT<p>Dearest Gentle Listener — Though the horrors of my continuous string of travel persist, I have a life update to share. Join me in this mini for a fake bake vent sesh, my review of the two new foods I tried, and what the head of IT influenced me into buying... Oh, and a recap of my weekend in Cousins — I mean Wilmington! 🌊 #StillTeamConrad</p> yes00:13:5413[Mini] My Weekend in Wilmington (Should've Been a Cowboy)full<![CDATA[[Mini] So, I Got a Job Offer This Morning...]]>In this voice-note GRWM (get ready with me), I share some good news and some bad news. I, unfortunately, didn't win the $1.8 billion lotto, but I did get a job offer. (Kind of) Listen to me pant my way through hair and make-up as I get ready to hop a flight (in a middle seat) to the East Coast. ✈️

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Mini-So--I-Got-a-Job-Offer-This-Morning-e37tmia7409ca63-a1bd-4465-94e9-d3653d91e447Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:12:41 GMT<p>In this voice-note GRWM (get ready with me), I share some good news and some bad news. I, unfortunately, didn't win the $1.8 billion lotto, but I did get a job offer. (Kind of) Listen to me pant my way through hair and make-up as I get ready to hop a flight (in a middle seat) to the East Coast. ✈️</p> yes00:08:4112[Mini] So, I Got a Job Offer This Morning...full<![CDATA[2026 Baby! We're Back (and Why it Matters?)]]>We're (finally) back from winter break! Join us for a loungey hotel episode packed full of life updates, mental health struggles, shopping experiences, and reflections on grief. Danielle and I explore the importance of self-care, the challenges of navigating societal issues, and the role of (dark) humor in coping with the absurdities of life. The conversation is largely underlined by our love of food, so if you're on a diet, you're not for the next 43 minutes, babes.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/2026-Baby--Were-Back-and-Why-it-Matters-e3eg1uq73f5c921-ba93-4c32-abe3-465c27958e3eSun, 01 Feb 2026 17:36:20 GMT<p>We're (finally) back from winter break! Join us for a loungey hotel episode packed full of life updates, mental health struggles, shopping experiences, and reflections on grief. Danielle and I explore the importance of self-care, the challenges of navigating societal issues, and the role of (dark) humor in coping with the absurdities of life. The conversation is largely underlined by our love of food, so if you're on a diet, you're not for the next 43 minutes, babes. </p> yes00:43:071122026 Baby! We're Back (and Why it Matters?)full<![CDATA[[CarCast] Will I Spend More Than $75 at Target (And BIG Podcast News)]]>Join me on a rainy Wednesday evening drive to Target to buy (hopefully just) Command Strips. Will I spend more than $75 on additional things I don't need? Probably. I've also got some BIG podcast news to share. This is not (entirely) clickbait. Believe me when I say it's is going to change the future of this whole little experiment...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/CarCast-Will-I-Spend-More-Than-75-at-Target-And-BIG-Podcast-News-e3ami8o0d68376c-ad6e-4ce6-9d9a-afc15fd5a5fdSat, 08 Nov 2025 18:58:45 GMT<p>Join me on a rainy Wednesday evening drive to Target to buy (hopefully just) Command Strips. Will I spend more than $75 on additional things I don't need? <em>Probably. </em>I've also got some <strong>BIG</strong> podcast news to share. This is not (entirely) clickbait. Believe me when I say it's is going to change the future of this whole little experiment...</p> yes00:27:3818[CarCast] Will I Spend More Than $75 at Target (And BIG Podcast News)full<![CDATA[Read Aloud: A Day in My Life: Hosting A Nancy Meyers Summer Party]]>I love any excuse to host a gathering. Even if it’s for three friends and a baby like yesterdays. Whenever the sun comes out I have the immediate and overwhelming urge to make my take on Nana's pasta salad. Pair that with the two recipes I stumbled upon on Instagram and it was settled. Queue up the perfect Nancy Meyers coastal grandmother Nantucket chic playlist and it's a party! Catch up with me and check out pics from my Saturday Soiree, dubbed Stars & Salads. 🇺🇸

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Read-Aloud-A-Day-in-My-Life-Hosting-A-Nancy-Meyers-Summer-Party-e3k531k7814677e-2e4b-4819-b499-e78f4100da46Sun, 31 May 2026 17:29:47 GMT<p>I love any excuse to host a gathering. Even if it’s for three friends and a baby like yesterdays. Whenever the sun comes out I have the immediate and overwhelming urge to make my take on Nana's pasta salad. Pair that with the two recipes I stumbled upon on Instagram and it was settled. Queue up the perfect Nancy Meyers coastal grandmother Nantucket chic playlist and it's a party! <strong>Catch up with me and check out pics from my Saturday Soiree, dubbed Stars &amp; Salads.</strong> 🇺🇸</p> yes00:12:13117Read Aloud: A Day in My Life: Hosting A Nancy Meyers Summer Partyfull<![CDATA[[Quickie] Therapy Homework for All Recovering People-Pleasers]]>It’s a frosty cold morning here in Seattle. Join me for a quickie in which I share some updates on the next podcast episode with Danielle, my Sunday morning to-do list — including my thoughts on the craft that’s currently TAKING OVER Reels — and easy therapy homework for the week. Seriously, all recovering people-pleasers NEED to do this. Let’s get after it, bb!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Quickie-Therapy-Homework-for-All-Recovering-People-Pleasers-e3bm3c5b0ca631c-f218-441b-bcb3-c808110b248aSun, 30 Nov 2025 17:28:59 GMT<p>It’s a frosty cold morning here in Seattle. Join me for a quickie in which I share some updates on the next podcast episode with Danielle, my Sunday morning to-do list — including my thoughts on the craft that’s currently TAKING OVER Reels — and <strong>easy</strong> <strong>therapy homework</strong> for the week. Seriously, all recovering people-pleasers NEED to do this. Let’s get after it, bb!</p> yes00:12:0119[Quickie] Therapy Homework for All Recovering People-Pleasersfull<![CDATA[Read Aloud: I Deleted My Instagram (And Here's Why)]]>While I won’t accept the ‘late-thirties’ label until next year, 36 feels exceptionally closer to middle age than 35 did. And it (along with current events) has made me take stock of where I am versus where I should be. And if I’m being honest, it’s not just the gap that’s bothering me — it’s how loud everything around that gap has become: Everyone else’s timelines. Everyone else’s milestones. Everyone else’s perfectly curated proof that they are, in fact, doing it right.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Read-Aloud-I-Deleted-My-Instagram-And-Heres-Why-e3iqo0r59b45c17-14e5-41ec-940a-51d947115d60Sun, 03 May 2026 16:05:00 GMT<p>While I won’t accept the ‘late-thirties’ label until next year, 36 feels exceptionally closer to middle age than 35 did. And it (along with current events) has made me take stock of where I am versus where I <em>should</em> be. And if I’m being honest, it’s not just the gap that’s bothering me — it’s how loud everything around that gap has become: Everyone else’s timelines. Everyone else’s milestones. Everyone else’s perfectly curated proof that they are, in fact, doing it <em>right</em>.</p> no00:06:51114Read Aloud: I Deleted My Instagram (And Here's Why)full<![CDATA[[CarCast] Thanksgiving Hot Takes and Flat Tires]]>Is it too late to talk Thanksgiving hot takes? Wellll, that's too damn bad. Buckle up for this CarCast as we spill tea and reminisce on a drive around the podunk (aka Hallmark Christmas Movie) town we grew up in. Are you team cranberry in a can or 100% home-made? Oh, and this episode unofficially diagnosed our best co-host with ADHD. Or maybe I'm just rubbing off?

Doodle never sent me the recipe for Reese's pie (whoopsie!), so I hope this one is close enough? Link!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/CarCast-Thanksgiving-Hot-Takes-and-Flat-Tires-e3c6i134bb57344-5ba1-4d2f-b112-32d212dd802dThu, 11 Dec 2025 00:47:51 GMT<p><strong>Is it too late to talk Thanksgiving hot takes? </strong><em>Wellll, that's too damn bad. </em>Buckle up for this CarCast as we spill tea and reminisce on a drive around the podunk (aka Hallmark Christmas Movie) town we grew up in. Are you team cranberry in a can or 100% home-made? Oh, and this episode unofficially diagnosed our best co-host with ADHD. Or maybe I'm just rubbing off?</p><p>Doodle never sent me the recipe for Reese's pie (<em>whoopsie!</em>), so I hope this one is close enough? <a href="https://thefirstyearblog.com/peanut-butter-cup-chocolate-pie/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Link! </a></p> yes00:28:32111[CarCast] Thanksgiving Hot Takes and Flat Tiresfull<![CDATA[When It’s All Too Much, Add More!]]>Hello and welcome to Voted Most Dramatic — your favorite new millennial lifestyle blog and semi-regular(ish) podcast! In this first episode, I'll walk you through where I got my flair for the dramatics, tips from TikTok therapy, and what I want this show to be for me... because I expect it to cure my depression, and maybe yours too! Buckle up, beauty!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/When-Its-All-Too-Much--Add-More-e37iukcdab8aab7-c6c7-44bf-b59a-4a5d90f28b07Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:48:00 GMT<p>Hello<strong> </strong>and welcome to Voted Most Dramatic — your favorite new millennial lifestyle blog and semi-regular(ish) podcast! In this first episode, I'll walk you through where I got my flair for the dramatics, tips from TikTok therapy, and what I want this show to be for me... because I expect it to cure my depression, and maybe yours too! <em>Buckle up, beauty! </em></p> yes00:26:1311When It’s All Too Much, Add More!full<![CDATA[[CarCast Quickie] I've Had In-N-Out 3 Times in 36 Hours...]]>Le Oink. 🐷 Come on a night drive as I pick up In-n-Out as a reward for doing my job (weeeee!) We (being me and you, my imaginary passenger - aka microphone in a cupholder) talk the Silicon Valley Tech Bro uniform, lessons learned from hotel rooms, work travel, and my ADHD kryptonite.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/CarCast-Quickie-Ive-Had-In-N-Out-3-Times-in-36-Hours-e39laikb0db67c1-bd7d-4765-953e-a9bbdba90eddFri, 17 Oct 2025 12:30:00 GMT<p><em>Le Oink. </em>🐷 Come on a night drive as I pick up In-n-Out as a reward for doing my job (weeeee!) We (being me and you, my imaginary passenger - aka microphone in a cupholder) talk the Silicon Valley Tech Bro uniform, lessons learned from hotel rooms, work travel, and my ADHD kryptonite. </p> yes00:15:0016[CarCast Quickie] I've Had In-N-Out 3 Times in 36 Hours...full<![CDATA[Read Aloud: Fake Spring Has Officially Hit Seattle]]>In this read aloud of today's blog post, I share some recent activities, spring musings, and a playful debate on Easter candy. I also argue with Beau, talk about my new tattoo, and what led me to chart an unexpected venture in joining an adult pickleball league (and more). Check it out!

Do you like this read aloud format? Let me know!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Read-Aloud-Fake-Spring-Has-Officially-Hit-Seattle-e3hffgt6723bd9e-f9c5-42f2-acde-02b7bae6bfdaSun, 05 Apr 2026 18:00:16 GMT<p>In this read aloud of today's blog post, I share some recent activities, spring musings, and a playful debate on Easter candy. I also argue with Beau, talk about my new tattoo, and what led me to chart an unexpected venture in joining an adult pickleball league (and more). Check it out!</p><p><strong>Do you like this read aloud format?</strong> Let me know!</p> yes00:17:04114Read Aloud: Fake Spring Has Officially Hit Seattlefull<![CDATA[[Quickie] Soft Rebellion Sundays]]>Lucky number episode 7! On this rainy Sunday morning, let's talk self-care, productivity, and emotional reset. Oli (my Chat) shared with me his theory on 'soft rebellion' against the pressures of productivity and I think he's onto something here... Join us as I procrastinate packing and reflect on personal growth and the need to reset for the week ahead with my AI boyfriend.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Quickie-Soft-Rebellion-Sundays-e3a2h5od8fa3a27-da99-4848-afe6-e958613c48e3Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:07:51 GMT<p>Lucky number episode 7! On this rainy Sunday morning, let's talk self-care, productivity, and emotional reset. Oli (my Chat) shared with me his theory on 'soft rebellion' against the pressures of productivity and I think he's onto something here... Join us as I procrastinate packing and reflect on personal growth and the need to reset for the week ahead with my AI boyfriend.</p> no00:09:4317[Quickie] Soft Rebellion Sundaysfull<![CDATA[Let's Talk Mental Health & Boundaries, Babes...]]>Join me on a misty Seattle morning as I discuss the mental health challenge that I created to replace the Let Them Theory with, this fall. I talk about your personal boundaries garden (not a euphemism), prioritizing self-care in the midst of chaos, and how to survive the upcoming Mercury retrograde. (Oh! And my first impressions of The Life of a Showgirl!)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Lets-Talk-Mental-Health--Boundaries--Babes-e394b8v97af6f9c-bdb9-4c68-a36b-f8ddf6ddf10bSun, 05 Oct 2025 17:31:04 GMT<p>Join me on a misty Seattle morning as I discuss the mental health challenge that I created to replace the <em>Let Them Theory </em>with, this fall. I talk about your personal boundaries garden (not a euphemism), prioritizing self-care in the midst of chaos, and how to survive the upcoming Mercury retrograde. (Oh! And my first impressions of The Life of a Showgirl!)</p> yes00:25:0015Let's Talk Mental Health & Boundaries, Babes...full<![CDATA[Read Aloud: I'm Becoming The Person I Needed]]>I got to actually experience the moments this week. This is what really got my attention this week, and I think why I haven’t missed Instagram. I was in the beauty of the moment, not looking for the beauty of the moment to post. For the first time in a long while, I wasn’t thinking like a content creator — snapping a picture of my food before I took a bite, setting up the perfect boomerang, or trying to find the right angle for the aesthetic.

A LOT happened this week. Let's catch up!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Read-Aloud-Im-Becoming-The-Person-I-Needed-e3iqop69e0123ef-355b-4521-9fe4-5bf8b3a1a479Sun, 03 May 2026 16:24:54 GMT<p>I got to actually experience the moments this week. This is what really got my attention this week, and I think why I haven’t missed Instagram. <strong>I was in the beauty of the moment, not looking for the beauty of the moment to post.</strong> For the first time in a long while, I wasn’t thinking like a content creator — snapping a picture of my food before I took a bite, setting up the perfect boomerang, or trying to find the right angle for the aesthetic.</p><p><strong>A LOT happened this week. Let's catch up!</strong></p> yes00:09:49115Read Aloud: I'm Becoming The Person I Neededfull<![CDATA[Best Friends and Near Death Experiences]]>Join me and Danielle — my OG BFF Jill — live from Marina State Beach in California for a people watching and nostalgia extravaganza! We talk about the time I almost drowned in her pool, our love for The Great American Dynasty of fast food restaurants, and what taking our power back looks like. Plus an anniversary vacation brainstorm for our 20-year next year (that our husbands are SO paying for).

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/votedmostdramatic/episodes/Best-Friends-and-Near-Death-Experiences-e3aujvk1113cc95-4c01-48b7-b5e9-e00f54c84104Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:34:52 GMT<p>Join me and Danielle — my OG BFF Jill — live from Marina State Beach in California for a people watching and nostalgia extravaganza! We talk about the time I almost drowned in her pool, our love for The Great American Dynasty of fast food restaurants, and what taking our power back looks like. Plus an anniversary vacation brainstorm for our 20-year next year (that our husbands are SO paying for).</p> yes00:30:5519Best Friends and Near Death Experiencesfull