Glorified Jist Podcast

Janelle Asha

Glorified Jist is a podcast for people who love pop culture, reality TV, internet discourse, and maybe even a little gossip, but know it is never just surface level. Hosted by Janelle Asha, the show explores the ideas, research, and conversations behind the stories we see online every day. Through weekly episodes and candid discussions with guests, Glorified Jist looks at popular culture with curiosity, critical thinking, and depth, getting to the gist of what really matters. New episodes every Tuesday, with The Voicenote minisodes dropping bi-weekly in between.

  1. 1d ago

    9. His coming out story

    The guest you've all been waiting of has joined us on Glorified Jist, and he's telling his coming out story

    1h 3m
  2. The Voicenote: I'm Not A Person of Colour

    Jun 23

    The Voicenote: I'm Not A Person of Colour

    This week on The Voicenote, we're deep in our Love Island bag. We unpack the backlash surrounding Shakira Khan's comments about diversity in the villa and have an honest conversation about the difference between representation and actually being chosen and desired. From there, we discuss preferential treatment in nightlife spaces, why race can influence who gets attention, and sometimes it's okay to want to be the preference in certain environments. We also get into Ope's post-villa redemption arc and why he's come across so well since leaving the show. And finally, we ask whether this season's male cast is evidence that manosphere and incel content has successfully infiltrated Gen Z, because some of the attitudes on display haven't come out of nowhere. For more content, follow us on Instagram & TikTok @GlorifiedJistPod, and keep up with the host @JanelleAsha on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube

    28 min

  3. Jun 11

    8. Gen-Z Pick Mes

    I'm back with a solo episode, and this week we're talking Gen Z pick mes, Netflix's new reality show Calabasas Confidential, and my latest lessons in dating.

    48 min
  4. The Voicenote: Why Would I Suffer in the UK??

    May 13

    The Voicenote: Why Would I Suffer in the UK??

    Debriefing you on my spontaneous trip to Barcelona, and scatty nights out in London 💃🏾

    34 min

  5. Apr 21

    7. Keeping Up with the Millennials

    Episode 7 takes a more intimate and unstructured approach, as I sit down with my cousin, Queen, for an open and honest conversation about navigating adulthood. This episode is a reflection on the realities of “adulting”, the gap between expectations, and where we actually find ourselves. Together, we explore themes of stability, personal growth, and the evolving understanding of success. There is a candid moment of vulnerability around the idea of stability feeling out of reach, balanced by humour, warmth, and shared understanding. The conversation also touches on: Reframing expectations in your 20s and 30sAccepting that life may not follow a planned timelineLessons in love and communication shaped by upbringingFinding comfort in growth, even when it feels slowSOCIALSHost: @JanelleAsha on IG and TikTokGuest: @IamBlackOther on IG, TikTok and SnapchatPodcast: @GlorifiedJistPod on IG and TikTok

    1h 4m
  6. The Voicenote: Befriending White Women

    Apr 14

    The Voicenote: Befriending White Women

    🎙️ Befriending White Women… It Gets Complicated This episode of The Voicenote starts as a catch-up… and turns into something deeper. I talk through the realities of friendship — especially when race, perception, and unspoken dynamics come into play — and why “befriending white women” can sometimes feel more complex than people admit. In the middle of it all, I break down a situation from Summer House — but I tell it like it’s real life, like I’m venting to my friends. No context needed, no prior knowledge of the show — just storytelling. We also get into: The difference between The Voicenote and Glorified JistThe realities of podcasting when you’re building from scratchThe natural hair conversationThe end of The Receipts PodcastOlivia Attwood & Bradley DackIf you like honest conversations, storytelling, and a bit of gisting… this one’s for you.

    30 min

  7. Apr 1

    6. Men Who Hate Women

    This week’s episode started with a DM about a documentary… and turned into a 2-hour conversation unpacking the Manosphere, the growing tension between men and women, and the realities of modern dating. We get into Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere documentary — what it showed, what it missed, and why it still matters — alongside insights from Laura Bate's book Men Who Hate Women. From incels and pick-up artists, to viral influencers, we explore how this content spreads, who it targets, and why it resonates with young men. Chudsz also reflects on his own exposure to this kind of content as a teenager, and how those early encounters shape perspective in ways people don’t always realise. On a more personal note, we also touch on dating with sickle cell, an honest and important conversation about health education and navigating relationships with a chronic condition. And for the first time, we finally introduce Pillow Talk Confessions 👀📌 Follow & Connect Host: Podcast: Chudsz:

    1h 36m
  8. The Voicenote: He's Just Not That Into You

    Mar 10

    The Voicenote: He's Just Not That Into You

    In this episode of The Voicenote, the minisode series from Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha reflects on dating, emotional intuition, and the moments when you start to question whether someone is truly interested in you. The conversation begins with a candid reflection on the emotional impact of the luteal phase, before moving into a recent discussion Janelle had with a Christian about dating and premarital sex, and how differing values can shape expectations in relationships. The episode also touches on Devonta and Brittany from Season 10 of Love Is Blind, exploring whether we can really tell when someone isn’t into us — and why it can sometimes be difficult to accept the signs. The Voicenote is the reflective minisode companion to Glorified Jist, where Janelle shares personal reflections, cultural commentary, and thoughts between full podcast episodes. Keep up with Janelle Asha on Instagram and TikTok @JanelleAsha Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @GlorifiedJistPod

    21 min
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Glorified Jist is a podcast for people who love pop culture, reality TV, internet discourse, and maybe even a little gossip, but know it is never just surface level. Hosted by Janelle Asha, the show explores the ideas, research, and conversations behind the stories we see online every day. Through weekly episodes and candid discussions with guests, Glorified Jist looks at popular culture with curiosity, critical thinking, and depth, getting to the gist of what really matters. New episodes every Tuesday, with The Voicenote minisodes dropping bi-weekly in between.

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  • Creator
    Janelle Asha
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Janelle Asha
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    Glorified Jist Podcast