Let's Circle Back

Hebe and Valentina
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Pop culture, latest obsessions, candid thoughts. Just two young women navigating their 20s, the corporate world, and life with ambition and plenty of thoughts.

  1. 3d ago

    The It Girl Industrial Complex

    Is the “It Girl” having an identity crisis? Since when did everyone become one? In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina unpack the evolution of “It Girls” from Clara Bow to today’s internet cool girls and discuss whether it is even possible in a world of endless trends and curated identities. (Not so) Hot take: you can’t be an it girl if you’re trying to be one. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  2. Aug 18

    Are AI, Streaks and BookTok Ruining Reading?

    Reading is a hot girl hobby, at least according to some social media spaces. On this week’s episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina dive into performative reading, BookTok, romantasy, and the internet’s complicated relationship with books. They debate whether we’re reading for the story, the aesthetic, or just the vibes and where AI fits into the future of literature. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  3. Aug 4

    Putting Your Favorite Trends on Trial

    IIs this a safe space to drag some of the internet's favorite trends? In this episode of Let's Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina drag, defend, and debate the trends, phenomena, and online obsessions that have taken over our feeds. From romantasy to brainrot memes, they give their honest takes on which ones deserve the hype, which need to be retired, and which are way more complicated than they seem. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  4. Jul 21

    We Need To Talk About Food Overconsumption

    Is food really just for eating? Or is it content, an identity, and a status symbol? And is it possible to overconsume food (both literally and figuratively)?In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina discuss our changing relationship with food—from viral matcha, Crumbl cookies, and Erewhon smoothies to celebrity collabs and never-ending waiting lines. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  5. Jul 7

    Has the Internet Ruined Music?

    What happened to three-minute songs? Where did bridges go? And why does every album suddenly have 17 deluxe versions? On this week’s episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina dive into the internet's impact on music: from viral sounds and streaming culture to artist branding, industry plants, and the rise of K-pop. Along the way, they revisit the songs that defined their generation and circle back to one big question: is music actually getting worse? Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  6. Jun 23

    A Year of Podcasting: Let's Circle Back

    Happy 1 year of Let’s Circle Back! In this special anniversary episode, Hebe and Valentina reflect on a year of podcasting, sharing favorite episodes, biggest lessons learned, and how their perspectives on pop culture, social media, and content creation have evolved. They also revisit their predictions to see what held up, what didn’t, and everything in between. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  7. May 26

    The Internet's (Not So) New Obsession With Being Thin

    Why does every celebrity have the same face? And when did “wellness” start looking suspiciously similar to 2000s diet culture? In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina unpack the return of skinny trends, the normalization of cosmetic procedures, and the internet’s growing obsession with youth, thinness, and perfection. WARNING: This episode contains mentions of weight loss, body image, ED, dieting, and discussions surrounding beauty standards and appearance. Please watch or listen to this episode at your own discretion. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

  8. May 12

    Are Influencers Replacing Journalists?

    Why are influencers interviewing celebrities now? And are they actually good at it? In this episode of Let’s Circle Back, Hebe and Valentina discuss the chaotic state of media in 2026: influencer interviewers, journalist-turned-influencers, AI-generated content, media literacy, and why it’s getting harder to tell the difference between entertainment, marketing, and journalism. Have requests, feedback, and questions? Email them to us at letscirclebackshow@gmail.com Consider following us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ for the latest updates, fun social content, and more! Disclaimer: Let's Circle Back is not affiliated with any companies or organizations. All views are our own. Intro & outro jingle by Christoph Scholl from Pixabay. Sparkle sound effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay.

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Pop culture, latest obsessions, candid thoughts. Just two young women navigating their 20s, the corporate world, and life with ambition and plenty of thoughts.

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  • Creator
    Hebe and Valentina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hebe and Valentina
  • Show Website
    Let's Circle Back