Episodes
Happy Mother’s Day! To all the awesome moms out there: keep doing you! And to all the bad moms out there: well... this one’s for you. In today’s episode, Jessica and Jordyn discuss young stars that face an unfair amount of scrutiny, summarize the Vietnamese episode, and compare their equally concerning sleeping habits. Additionally, after jokingly manifesting her own cancellation, Jordyn actually got canceled (not clickbait). Follow us on Instagram! Podcast:...
Published 05/09/21
Hôm nay, hai đứa mất dậy rạng nói tiếng Việt.  Follow us on Instagram! Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/volumeup/  Trinh: https://www.instagram.com/jessyluxe/  Trúc: https://www.instagram.com/jennydear/  Trân: https://www.instagram.com/jordynvu/
Published 05/09/21
This is your sign to schedule your annual doctor’s appointment. In today’s episode, Jessica reveals a recent health scare she had and why it differed from previous false alarms. Additional topics include cheating, ice cream machines, and other thoughts that arise at 10 PM on a Tuesday night. Social Medias: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/volumeup/ Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessyluxe/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennydear/ Jordyn: https://www.instagram.com/jordynvu/
Published 05/04/21
Published 05/04/21
While a deadly virus was sweeping the globe in early 2020, another vile creature had wormed its way into everyone’s mind. Edward Allen Brown, popularly known as Big Ed, made his big break in February 2020 when he joined the cast of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days alongside his [at the time] partner Rose. He quickly became viral for his cringeworthy scenes and peculiar behaviors (e.g. applying mayonnaise to his hair). In this episode, Jessica and Jordyn reflect on characters such as Big Ed...
Published 04/27/21
TW: mentions of rape Sugaring is a practice in which a wealthy benefactor and a person in need of financial assistance engage in a mutually beneficial relationship, wherein material goods are exchanged for companionship. With the rising costs of tuition and mounting student debt, sugaring has become increasingly prevalent among college students. Recently, there has been a trend towards destigmatizing "sugar relationships," which has led to the propagation of misinformation, as many young...
Published 04/18/21
TW: pedophilia, [mentions of] rape  Right now, you are listening to this episode on a piece of technology that did not exist 50 years ago. As technology has evolved, so has convenience and accessibility to activities such as ride-sharing, grocery shopping, and others. However, emerging tech has also opened avenues for harmful predators to find unsuspecting victims. In this episode, Jessica and Jordyn explore the pernicious influences of social media in the context of a world seemingly...
Published 04/11/21
Tinder, Bumble, Hinge. Every day, a new dating app pops up on the scene. With the increasing frequency of people on dating apps, it is inevitable that mishaps may occur. In this episode, Jessica reflects on her disasters in dating and touches upon a particular individual that she does not regret swiping left on.  Social Medias:  Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/volumeup/  Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessyluxe/  Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennydear/  Jordyn:...
Published 03/21/21
For a platform inundated with “apology videos,” it may come as a shock that some YouTube channels still get away with posting heinous content. In today’s episode, Jessica and Jordyn discuss recent events surrounding social media predators and speculate as to how each of them would get “canceled.” Social Medias: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/volumeup/ Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessyluxe/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennydear/ Jordyn: https://www.instagram.com/jordynvu/
Published 03/14/21
West Coast or East Coast? That is the question. In this week’s episode, things get heated as Jessica and Jordyn battle it out to defend their chosen coast. From the ugly side of LA influencer culture to the fabricated allure of living in New York, there’s a lot to unpack. Plus, Judge Jordy makes an appearance. Social...
Published 02/28/21
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency. Stemming from Wuhan, China, Asians became the scapegoat of the pandemic and the world began to witness the resurgence of “yellow peril,” or the fear of Asians. This xenophobia has continued into 2021 and led to many incidents of hate crimes against Asians. In this podcast, the Vu sisters recount racist and/or prejudiced encounters they had in their past and describe their...
Published 02/21/21
Valentine's Day: a day centered around love, romance, and... candy? In today's episode, the Vu sisters introduce themselves and discuss their experiences on Valentine's Day. They also talk love languages, dating during COVID, and more. Plus, a secret Jessica has been hiding? Social Medias: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/volumeup/ Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessyluxe/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennydear/ Jordyn: https://www.instagram.com/jordynvu/
Published 02/14/21