Best The Spool Podcasts (2025)

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Casually Crying - Episode 287 - Hinds, Essencer, Hatchie, Desire 1:00:00

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Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Girl, so confusing by Hinds on Single (Viva Hinds) ⭐️ 🆕 4′44″ Crushing by Essencer on Single (Essencer) ⭐️ 🆕 8′03″ Upperclassmen by Shy Boys on Single (Polyvinyl) 🆕 10′11″ Lose It Again by Hatchie on Single (Secretly Canadian) ⭐️ 🆕 13′32″ candytrip by bbreathrr, Young Prisms o…

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Dark Patterns, Bright Ideas: Why Deceptive Design Belongs in Accessibility 54:48

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You know, those sneaky little tricks sites use to funnel you into doing things you never intended, like paying for insurance you didn’t want or scrolling until your thumb falls off. We talked about why this stuff isn’t just bad manners, but also an accessibility issue, and how to push back when your boss is shouting about conversion rates. We also …

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S11 - Trusalty - Finale 1:15:38

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Join us for the Finale Episode of Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World, where we say goodbye to a short but wild season. Plus we discuss the lore of Western Melbourne shopping centres, cult leaders and how much of a degenerate you can be. Thanks to everyone for listening this season. Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscr…

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Casually Crying - Episode 286 - For Opal, Winter, TOPS, Hunx and His Punx 1:00:00

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Celebrate BFF.fm's 12th Birthday! Get Your Tickets to Our Birthday Party at El Rio more info here > Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Fatal Attraction by For Opal on Single (Self-Released) ⭐️ 3′43″ Waiter by Living Hour on Single (Keeled Scales) 🆕 6′58″ Without You by Winter on Adult Romantix (Winspear) ⭐️ 🆕 1…

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S11 - A Charcuterie Board of Whispies - Week 3 1:57:39

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Join us for the third cacophonous week of Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World, where rules are a thing that are merely a guideline. Plus we discuss the man-baby shoes in the walk in robe, a flashy cat and why you should never say to a mentor "I'm a younger you". Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe where ever you li…

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S11 - A Thousand Monkeys On A Thousand Typewriters - Week 2 1:59:19

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Join us for the second titanic week of Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World, we stuck to the notes and definitely didn't do at least 8 simpsons quotes. Plus we discuss shoes around necks, Australian things and correct pronunciation. Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe where ever you listen to your podcasts…

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Casually Crying - Episode 285 - meg elsier, 落日飛車 Sunset Rollercoaster, Blue Zero, Big Blue World 1:00:00

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Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ AM 180 (Live) by meg elsier on spittake (Bright Antenna) ⭐️ 4′19″ Piccolo Amore by 落日飛車 Sunset Rollercoaster on QUIT QUIETLY (Sunset) ⭐️ 🆕 8′55″ More Than Friends by Lucy Dacus on Single (Geffen) 🆕 12′05″ Whim by Hayley Williams on Single (Post Atlantic) 🆕 15′35″ All My Friend…

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S11 - International Waters - Week 1 1:46:54

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Join us for the first imaculate week of Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World, we stuck to the notes and definitly didn't wonder where George's dog shirt has gone. Plus we discuss wheatgrass shots, pegging (not that pegging) and whether dogs live forever. Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe where ever you listen to y…

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Why Your UX Needs a Trust Audit 58:51

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In this episode, we look at why trust is key to good UX, especially with scams, deepfakes, and AI blurring the line between helpful and deceptive. We also ask if emotion-reading apps are helpful or just unsettling, and explore the tricky process of turning services into products. Plus, we discuss a framework from Nielsen Norman Group, tackle a list…

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S11 - On The Brink of Australia vs The World - Preview 1:04:49

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It's a new season of Australian Survivor! You know the deal, we intended to do a quick episode but ended up talking about Taylor Swift and had the delightful Ryan Brink join us. Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Casually Crying - Episode 284 - ROMCOM SUMMER!! - Letters to Cleo, Velocity Girl, Mazzy Star, Blondeshell 1:00:00

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tune in for the casually crying romcom episode !! today we're listening to songs from 90s and early 2000s romcoms, and also songs that i think should be on a romcom soundtrack. Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Breathless by The Corrs on In Blue (Atlantic) 4′33″ Co-Pilot by Letters To Cleo on Go! (Giant) ⭐️ 8′…

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Casually Crying - Episode 283 - Welcome Strawberry, Dream, Ivory, Maggie Gently, Shelly 1:00:00

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lots of new music !!! watch steeeam by shelly live read more about welcome strawberry's new album here Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Hartwell by Shelly on Shelly 2 (Orange Hill) ⭐️ 🆕 4′03″ fragrance net by Welcome Strawberry on desperate flower (Cherub Dream) ⭐️ 🆕 📍 6′55″ Goldmine by chokecherry on Single …

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Scaling UX in a Decentralized World: Inside Oxford 56:15

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In this episode, we chat with Sarah Zama from the University of Oxford about how she's helping to influence UX across one of the most complex and decentralized organizations in the world. We explore how she built a UX center of excellence almost from scratch, how the team is transforming culture through coaching and community, and what it takes to …

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Casually Crying - Episode 282 - SPOOL, Tokyo Shoegazer, Yuragi, Kinokoteikoku 1:00:00

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made it back from japan !! with a long list of japanese shoegaze & dreampop artists :) thumbnail photo by julia becker Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ blooming in the morning by SPOOL on SPOOL (TESTCARD) ⭐️ 3′47″ Sculpture by Kinokoteikoku on Nekoto Allergie (EMI) ⭐️ 7′33″ Bright by Tokyo Shoegazer on crysta…

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Casually Crying - Episode 281 - PIPER, Anri, Tomoko Aran, Akira Inoue 1:00:00

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i'm in japan but there's still a new episode !!! Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ GENTLE SHOWER by PIPER on Summer Breeze (Light in The Attic) ⭐️ 2′47″ 私達を信じていて by Cindy on Angel Touch (Sony) 8′25″ カシミヤのほほえみ by Junko Yagami on MOON YEARS (Warner) 12′40″ 悲しみがとまらない I CAN'T STOP THE LONELINESS by Anri on Timely!…

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The Future Of UX With Jared Spool 55:28

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Joining me, Paul, are Marcus Lillington and Jared Spool, and together we explore how UX needs to reposition itself, what AI really means for designers, and how to navigate the current UX job landscape without losing hope. We also touch on some interesting new tools from Figma and an exciting AI-assisted prototyping app that could change how we work…

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Casually Crying - Episode 280 - Galore, Polkadot, Alms, Tenderness 1:00:00

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galore interview Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ My Baby (Got Nothing At All) by Japanese Breakfast on Single (A24) 🆕 4′55″ MELANCHOLY by Field Medic on MELANCHOLY (Many Hats) 🆕 📍 8′05″ Field Trip by Galore on Field Trip (Speakeasy Studios SF) ⭐️ 🆕 📍 10′22″ As Scared As Can Be by Sydney Sprague on Single (Se…

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Casually Crying - Episode 279 - gloomy june, Welcome Strawberry, Hectorine, Alex G 1:00:00

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gloomy june summer has arrived !! Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ escaping with you by gloomy june on gloomy june (Left Ghost) ⭐️ 🆕 📍 4′57″ violets & honey by Welcome Strawberry on Single (Cherub Dream) ⭐️ 🆕 📍 8′31″ Blister by Yumi Zouma on Single (Nettwerk) 🆕 11′22″ Just Like A Flower by Winter on Single (W…

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Creating Personality-Driven Design Experiences 49:50

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Creating Personality-Driven Design Experiences In this week’s episode of the Boagworld Show, we’re joined by none other than Andy “The Pioneer” Clarke. We dig deep into the role of aesthetics in UX, explore how AI can conduct user interviews, and debate how to approach pricing conversations with clients. Alongside our usual banter, you’ll find insi…

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Casually Crying - Episode 278 - Tennis, Molly Burch, The Shirelles, Minnie Riperton 1:00:00

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a farewell to tennis <3 Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Fields of Blue (Live) by Tennis on Tennis on Audiotree Live (Tennis, Audiotree) ⭐️ 2′50″ In Love (Release The Doves) by Tennis on Face Down In The Garden (Tennis) 🆕 5′15″ Matrimony by Tennis on Yours Conditionally (Mutually Detrimental) 8′30″ Matrimony …

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Casually Crying - Episode 277 - Toro y Moi, Welcome Strawberry, Celadon, Pacing 1:00:00

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hi !! it's been a minute !! Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Heartthrob by Indigo De Souza on Single (Loma Vista) 🆕 3′54″ All I Ever Asked (Short n' Sweet Version) by Rachel Chinouriri on Single (Parlophone) 🆕 7′30″ Quiet Hands by Sorry Girls on Single (Arbutus) 🆕 10′57″ Stars and Sons by Toro y Moi on Single…

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The Job Title Train Wreck 48:08

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This week, we catch up on Paul’s latest adventures—from a memorable dinner with Todd “the accessibility guru” where we talked WCAG 3, to a deep dive into the shifting landscape of design job titles. We’ll share an app that brings real form fields into your Figma prototypes, unpack why “product designer” is suddenly on everyone’s profile, and wrap u…

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S10 - Is this about the patriarchy again? - Finale 1:50:33

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This is it. After 47 days, and so many amazing moments Four become Three, Three Become Two, Two become Sole Survivor. From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you so much for listening. See you next season! Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.…

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Beyond Usability: Why Emotion and Delight Matter in UX 45:39

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This week’s episode takes a deeper look at how we define good user experience—and argues it’s time we move beyond the narrow focus of usability. We explore how friction can sometimes enhance an experience, and why emotional design is essential if we want to create interfaces that stick in users’ minds. We also review a new batch of AI-powered desig…

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S10 - CC & Dry in the Morning - Week 8 1:41:18

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Join us as we unpack a jam-packed week of Australian Survivor—and yes, a brief detour into how good Deal or No Deal Island was. We cover everything from Siri-powered texting quirks to the increasingly dramatic Jury Villa scenes, including unexpected post-game tension. There’s analysis of dominant immunity performances, shifting alliances, and strat…

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Casually Crying - Episode 276 - The Marías, Mitski, Dehd, The Cranberries 1:00:00

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HAVE YOU EVER YEARNED ??? this episode is for you 🫵🏻 yearners and romantics unite 🤝🏻 Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Back To Me by The Marías on Single (Nice Life) ⭐️ 🆕 4′57″ Forever (Sailing) by Snail Mail on Valentine (Matador) 8′50″ Harsh Realm by Widowspeak on Harsh Realm (Captured Tracks) 11′25″ I Want …

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S10 - The Real Housewives of Survivor - Week 7 1:26:58

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Lots of things are better in pairs - scissors, chopsticks, Spongebob Squarepants socks - and of course episodes of Australian Survivor. Join us to chat through this week's two episodes, and find out where we stand on rocks, which kind of hat Laura is planning to eat, and what that one Real Housewife did... Join the discussion on Bluesky @Previously…

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Casually Crying - Episode 275 - Sorry Girls, SPELLLING, Japanese Breakfast, Primer 1:00:00

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shoegaze on casually crying for spring? groundbreaking. new season, new music !!! it’s spring time and we’ve been blessed w new releases from lucy dacus, SPELLLING, japanese breakfast, sorry girls, and more. Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Ricochet by Sorry Girls on Single (Arbutus) ⭐️ 🆕 3′45″ Forever Is A F…

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Redefine Your Role 49:22

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On this week's Boagworld Show, we're exploring how UX design leaders can take control of their roles within organizations, why UX agencies might feel doomed (but probably aren't), and how AI is reshaping the way we code and collaborate. We'll dig into practical strategies for UX leaders, share insights on the changing landscape for UX agencies, and…

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S10 - TweedleDee and TweedleDipshit - Week 6 2:06:12

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It's been another week of braining and brawning on Australian Survivor, and as usual we are FULL of opinions. Join us as we talk blabbermouths, tribal whispers, Paris, statement necklaces, and JLP FOR GOODNESS' SAKE PLEASE TAKE BACK SOME CONTROL. Thanks for your time. Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscribe where ever you list…

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S10 - Sloths, Spools, and Snake Oil - Week 5 2:07:44

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Join us for another absolutely bananas week of Australian Survivor Brains vs Brawns 2, and for some of the sharpest pivots the podcast has ever taken. Sloths, Spools, Secrets, Platypuses, Idols, Fart Jars and Angler Fish. We really do have something for everyone. Put it in your ear holes! Join the discussion on Bluesky @PreviouslyonAS, and subscrib…

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Casually Crying - Episode 274 - strongboi, Love Spells, Hectorine, SASAMI 1:00:00

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new music friday !! catching up on new releases from the past few weeks <3 Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ I'm A Fool by Shannon & The Clams on The Moon Is In The Wrong Place (Deluxe Edition) (Easy Eye Sound) 🆕 📍 3′50″ be mine by strongboi on Single (strongboi) 🆕 8′28″ Since April by girlpuppy on Single (Cap…

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The Art of Stealth Research 40:08

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On this week's Boagworld Show, we delve into the powerful concept of invisible user research - tackling how to conduct essential UX work even when stakeholders resist investing in formal research. We explore the often-overlooked impact of UX debt, crown a new champion among user-testing apps, and surprisingly, find ourselves nodding along with McKi…

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S10 - Fast, Loose & Friendly - Week 4 2:17:55

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We dive into the , the non-stop strategy talk, and the many many many keeping things interesting. From the ethics of challenge-throwing to ethics of eating meatballs, the dynamics at both camps are getting messy. Also on the agenda: do we need every alliance to have a name? ben can you cut this out? and someone is a magnet for game changing items. …

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Casually Crying - Episode 273 - Chastity Belt, Tacocat, Why Bonnie, Dark Chisme 1:00:00

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i went to seattle last month and had the best time. tune in this week for a seattle/pnw based show featuring: twins peaks, seattle bands, the x-files, and the double r diner. thanks 4 listening <3 Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Twin Peaks Theme by Angelo Badalamenti on Soundtrack From Twin Peaks (Warner) 3′…

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S10 - Weevils Won't Kill You, But Someone On This Tribe May - Week 3 1:55:19

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This week, we break down the latest Australian Survivor episode, where a tribe swap shakes up alliances, challenge strategies backfire, and emotions run high at Tribal Council. We analyse the "hostage strategy", a shocking idol discovery, and the growing tensions in camp. Plus, we tackle: The toughest challenges yet—sandbags, coconuts, and pegs A d…

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The Metrics Trap: Are You Measuring the Wrong Things? 49:34

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This week, we’re tackling a biggie—how to avoid the pitfalls of metrics. We’ll explore why tracking the wrong numbers can send your entire organization in the wrong direction and what you should be focusing on instead. We also have a fantastic Figma plugin to make your mockups more realistic, a thought-provoking read on AI’s impact on UX, and a lis…

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S10 - Uncle Ben's 30 Fat Snags - Week 2 2:17:49

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We dive into the , the non-stop strategy talk, and the few explosive moments keeping things interesting. From challenge-throwing disasters to the formation of rival alliances, the dynamics at camp are getting messy. The "bomb squad" is making moves, the Coven Alliance is holding strong, and some questionable social plays could shake things up. Plus…

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S10 - Deal or No Deal... Ireland? - Week 1 2:04:49

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Join us for a recap of this week's episodes of Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. What a week?! We’re talking the rockstars of surgery, Deal or no Deal Island, and what's going on with JLP's enthusiasim this season. Come chat with us on Blue Sky @previouslyonAS.bsky.social In the words of JLP "Let’s get it on". And check out “Lost Within Lost…

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Casually Crying - Episode 272 - Valentine's Special 2025: Tennis, Hope Tala, The Kinks, Small Crush 1:00:00

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it's valentine's day again !!! one of my favorite holidays. today we're celebrating all of the important relationships in our lives. family, friends, partners, pets, and YOU !! yes, you. thank you for listening to casually crying, it means the world to me <3 Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation. Playlist 0′00″ Best Guess by Lucy…