This Could've Been A Voice Note

Vivian Babin and Grace Gavilanes
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  • Society & Culture
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A lifestyle and entertainment podcast built for the age of doomscrolling. The world is on fire, but for the length of a necessarily long voice note, no, it isn't. ~ In our friendship, we’ve always turned to the small things we can control whenever shit hits the fan and mostly kept it between us. Not anymore. This Could’ve Been a Voice Note is everything we watch, read, practice, and talk about so that we only lose our minds a little bit. ~ Hosted by Grace Gavilanes and Vivian Babin.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Riding the Blue Wave (!!), Working the Polls, and Cheering at the NYC Marathon

    This week is all about the blue-nami, baby!! We chat about this midterm election’s historic results (and how it’s basically Knicks in 5 part deux), then Grace breaks down what poll working was really like, and Viv shares her award-worthy role as a first-time NYC Marathon spectator/sherpa to her hubby Tyler.

  2. Oct 29

    “Your Vote Is Your Voice”: Chatting Midterms, Banana Pudding & The Hills with Opal Vadhan

    This week, we sit down with longtime friend and absolute badass Opal Vadhan for our first-ever podcast interview. Following a career-defining turn as a former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Hillary Clinton, Opal is now launching her own venture, The Opal Office, where she continues to champion and inspire women to forge their own path, just like she did. Come for an inspiring chat ahead of the midterms (go vote!), and stay for The Hills reference and feel-good vibes. opalvadhan.substack.com instagram.com/opalvadhan/

  3. Oct 22

    Upsetting the Manosphere, Finding Amelia Earhart? & Spooky TV

    This week, we unpack the surprising reactions to our Shane Gillis takes (#WhyDoMen), the latest conspiracy theory piquing our interest, and Grace’s “poll dancer” assignment this Election Day. Plus, Viv gives us a peek inside the sweet/aww-inducing romance novel she’s been working on this year.

  4. Oct 15

    NYC Marathon Training, Gambling with Anxiety & Celebrity Chisme

    Join us as we chat our latest fixations, from Viv supporting her husband throughout his marathon training journey to Grace’s whopping $41 win in Vegas. We also dive into the biggest celebrity scandals of the week, including why Shane Gillis is the actual worst, and cap off our convo with Viv’s newfound coffee obsession, our future plans for taking this pod to the streets, and more! Follow us in between episodes @morevoicenotes.

  5. Oct 8

    Another Piercing Mishap, Winter Skincare Recs & Therapy Adventures

    This week, Viv and Grace dive into all things skincare — and how we’ve grown since our “if it burns, that means it’s working” era. It wouldn’t be us if we didn’t spend some time talking about our feelings, so enjoy our musings on therapy aka Viv’s longest relationship. Plus, a subway story that’s so New York, it might make you gag. You’ve been warned! Keep up between episodes on @morevoicenotes

  6. Oct 1

    The Love Hypothesis, Embracing Rory Gilmore & Cleveland! Confusion

    Viv and Grace are barely surviving a busy week (and recovering from a gross cold) the only way they know how - by yapping non-stop about the things that matter most in life. Join us as we swoon over some of our favorite new rom-coms, why Grace needs to give Gilmore Girls a binge, and Taylor Swift’s recession indicators. Follow @morevoicenotes for more in between episodes

  7. Sep 24

    Drag Bingo, Eldest Daughter Syndrome & The Magic of Whimsy

    This week, we’re talking about what it means to be first-generation Ecuadorian American—from the emotional labor that begins at an early age to the admin that has made us pretty organized in adult life (aka the benefit of having anxiety lol). Come for the Thursday night drag bingo recap and A+ bodycare recs, and stay for a convo that will make you feel seen, understood, and less alone. // Thanks to FUR, our listeners get 15% off with VIVIAN15. Follow @morevoicenotes on IG & TikTok

  8. Sep 17

    OUR FIRST EPISODE: Morning Routines, Auntie Life, Hailstorm in Italy

    It’s *officially* official! We’re reporting to you live from our cozy homes, where we passionately wax poetic about pooping (or lack thereof), morning routines, meeting amongst the cupcakes, auntie (or “Aya”) life, the Milan trip from hell, and so much more. This is only the beginning, friends. :) Keep up with us on socials: @morevoicenotes, @vivbabin, and @gracegavilanes

  9. Sep 10

    TRAILER: Your New Favorite Voice Note

    Two writers, one very active group chat, and approximately 400 thoughts per week. Viv Babin and Grace Gavilanes unpack the pop culture, relationships, beauty, books, food, and general WTF-ery keeping them up at night. Basically, it’s the voice note you’d send your best friend—if your voice notes were longer than 15 minutes and somehow made sense. Follow along @morevoicenotes

  • 9 Episodes

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About

A lifestyle and entertainment podcast built for the age of doomscrolling. The world is on fire, but for the length of a necessarily long voice note, no, it isn't. ~ In our friendship, we’ve always turned to the small things we can control whenever shit hits the fan and mostly kept it between us. Not anymore. This Could’ve Been a Voice Note is everything we watch, read, practice, and talk about so that we only lose our minds a little bit. ~ Hosted by Grace Gavilanes and Vivian Babin.

Information

  • Creator
    Vivian Babin and Grace Gavilanes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vivian Babin and Grace Gavilanes
  • Show Website
    This Could've Been A Voice Note

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