Social Studies

A hilarious take on the things we do all day every day that we are not even paying attention to with host Jena Kingsley.

Jean Dysmophia 06/03/2025

Jean Dysmophia In today's episode I discuss my jean dysmorphia, people who silence their notifications and cancelling subscriptions. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/37063355

Why I'm Neurotic (ft. My Mother) 10/25/2022

Why I'm Neurotic (ft. My Mother) Today Jena is joined by her actual mother. Come listen as they discuss funny stories and memories they share together and more. This is a don't miss episode. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/37063360

Tight Clothes and Waze 12/12/2021

Tight Clothes and Waze Jena's best friend Jeni is back! They discuss ski trips and how Jeni doesn't believe people should talk about what a good time they are having, they discuss fantasy football, buying clothes that are too small, Jena discusses Waze, Omicron, and awkward wedding toasts. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/37063365

Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time ft. Lo VonRumpf 11/30/2021

Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time ft. Lo VonRumpf Today Jena is joined by Celebrity stylist and host of the popular podcast "the Lo Life", Lo VonRumpf. They discuss what retail sales people really think of their shoppers, buying clothes on vacation that seemed like a good idea at the time but then you look like a clown when you return home, and Lo answers some questions about fashion trends. Jena discusses shopping on black friday and her long covid. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/21318743

Pranks and Hidden Cameras Ft. Kevin Healey 11/23/2021

Pranks and Hidden Cameras Ft. Kevin Healey Today, Kevin Healey, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Producer tells us everything we ever wanted to know about prank and hidden camera shows. Kevin has produced some of the best prank shows around including Scare Tactics, Carbonaro Effect, Fameless, Prank Encounters, Spy TV and more! Jena also discusses "her mouse" and canned cranberry sauce. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/21247028

Has Tipping Gone Too Far? 11/18/2021

Has Tipping Gone Too Far? Today, Jena's best friend Kim is back to discuss whether or not tipping has gone too far, people that speak on speaker phone in public and how to get out of small talk. Jena discusses how she needs to get a restraining order against Christmas, winter house and the term "chefs kiss" /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/21199223

Gwyneth is My Gyno Ft. Andrea Lavinthal 11/03/2021

Gwyneth is My Gyno Ft. Andrea Lavinthal Today, Andrea Lavinthal, style and beauty director for People Magazine and all around hilarious hottie joins me for a fun filled episode. We discuss Goop and why we feel we need everything including but not limited to Gwyneths vagina candle. We discuss our biggest beauty fails, the chuegyist thing on Andrea's radar right now, Restoration Hardware as a social media honey pot, and why running into your friends In the street or while you are grocery shopping is so incredibly awkward. I discuss liking verse liv /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/21021005

Constructive Criticism 10/26/2021

Constructive Criticism Today, Jena is joined by her friend Sarah Labowsky who is a self appointed business savior. Jena has had many professional complainers on the show but Sarah takes it to a whole other level. Some people people yelp review but Sarah goes even further and It's hilarious. They also discuss how to shop with a cost per wear strategy, they discuss crocs, uggs, slides and all the ugly shoes they love. Jena discusses how the longest 5 minutes are the ones you are supposed to leave conditioner on in the shower and /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20942486

Cults, MLMs, and Psychopaths ft/ Casey Balsham 10/19/2021

Cults, MLMs, and Psychopaths ft/ Casey Balsham Casey Balsham, comedian and host of the podcast “shady shit” joins Jena today to discuss psychopaths, cults and serial killers. Casey talks about her time in the landmark forum, whether or not MLM are cults. Jena also talks about IG polls, squid game, and tv show seasons. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel free to spread the word, follow on your favorite podcast platform and we would love you to give it a 5 star rating an /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20860037

Going Viral ft Robyn Schall 10/12/2021

Going Viral ft Robyn Schall Robyn Schall, Jena’s good friend who is a hilarious stand up comic and viral sensation joins Social Studies today to discuss what its like to go insanely viral during the pandemic. How she discovered it, what it felt like and what she’s doing now. She also discusses the worst career advice Jena ever gave her. They discuss dating, dating apps, dating stories and the saddest open mic of all time. Jena discusses her distaste for playing restaurant and she announces a new giveaway for True Lemon. Do not mis /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20779661

TV, Ubers, Group Chats and Wayne Gretzky ft/ The Netchicks 10/05/2021

TV, Ubers, Group Chats and Wayne Gretzky ft/ The Netchicks Today the hosts of the podcast, The Netchicks, join Jena to discuss Wayne Gretzky, too many remotes, an overview of some shows they have watched, and the TV show vs. the book. people We also cover how annoying it is when people ask “how are you?”, using “exposure” and other current excuses to get out of events, the intensity of Resy alerts, Ubers in New York v. everywhere else and Group chats. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20705225

Is Pinterest Creepy? f/t Pop Apologists 09/28/2021

Is Pinterest Creepy? f/t Pop Apologists Lauren and Chanler Bledsoe hosts of the pop apologists podcast join Jena today to discuss their theory “Never Trust A Man with Pinterest” theory. They talk about Pinterest, stalking, inspirational quotes, doom brain and whether or not they caught it from their neurotic mothers. They also talk about the fact that Jena’s ex husband is their landlord. That’s right…their actual landlord. Jena also discusses the stress of having to shop with a recyclable bag at all times. Are you enjoying Social St /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20629451

Morbid, but make it content ft/ chinae alexander 09/21/2021

Morbid, but make it content ft/ chinae alexander Today Jena is joined by Chinae Alexander. She is a life advice giver, body confidence Aficionado and influencer. She is also host of the popular podcast 'Press Send.” Chinae Joins Jena to discuss life as an influencer and she gives us some behind the scenes secrets.They also discuss the world ending, how to make it content and what people have offered to pay them for in their DM’s. Jena discusses the worst sound in the world, a dying fire alarm and asks if the MET Gala is actually messing with us. Are y /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20541359

Who Uses Green Text?? ft/ Jason Newman 09/14/2021

Who Uses Green Text?? ft/ Jason Newman Jason Newman, manager at Untitled Entertainment (jena’s manager to be exact) joins Jena today to discuss joining the 21st century by finally getting an Iphone and ditching green text. Jason also discusses his blanket apology strategy, his love for “utility fashion” (clothes that double as a utility purpose), the new term they invented “sloth hovel” and why everyone should be using it, Jason’s fear of dirty bathrooms, what you do when you run into people you don’t want to see, binging a s /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20462771

Grammar Police ft Gary Belsky 09/07/2021

Grammar Police ft Gary Belsky Gary Belsky, the former editor and chief of ESPN magazine joins Jena today. He discusses what its like to be on Oprah and how he introduced Jena to her ex husband. He is the man who hired Jena to create her viral video “Social Networking in real life” and he is also here to discuss his annual stands, from couples saying “We are pregnant”, his annoyance with the lactose intolerant (he is self proclaimed lactose intolerant intolerant), using words incorrectly and more. Jena discusses what the hell hap /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20377802

Second Hand Embarrassment ft/ Madi Murphy @thebadbroadcast 08/31/2021

Second Hand Embarrassment ft/ Madi Murphy @thebadbroadcast Madi Murphy of The Bad Broadcast is back to discuss all the things that give us second hand embarrassment. We get into choreographed dances at weddings, standing ovations, Take me back and other captions we can’t handle on instagram. We also talk about Madi’s family and her three brothers that played for the NFL! Jena discusses hurricane Henri and why she can’t handle when people text her memes. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20314895

From Reality TV to Relationships ft/ Elyse Slaine 08/24/2021

From Reality TV to Relationships ft/ Elyse Slaine Elyse Slaine joins us today to discuss everything from what it was like to be on the Real Housewives of New York, The inside scoop on her relationship with Ramona, the UNBELIEVABLE story of how she met her husband, actually her daughter met him for her on Match.com, and she weighs in with some amazing relationship advice (one of her best of many talents). Jena discusses unpacking in hotels and this weeks don’t hate me, white peaches. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena K /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20238065

Life is short, Burn your candles! Ft. Amber Katz 08/17/2021

Life is short, Burn your candles! Ft. Amber Katz Today we discuss buying things you never use or wear, things you own and can’t throw out even though you will never use them, Amber tells us what happened in the blogosphere and where the people go now, Amber, who is one of Jena’s favorite follows also shares who she follows on instagram. Jena discusses her observations of people boarding airplanes, whether or not the olympics make up some of the sports, and Love is blind after the alter. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jen /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20114342

Why do we expect these weirdo things? 08/10/2021

Why do we expect these weirdo things? This is Jena’s first solo episode! She will be covering odd things we have come to expect as people and odd things that are expected of us. In this weeks don’t hate me you get a IMessage life hack, she also introduces her new segment “Get Involved”. She covers hotel towels folded as animals, turn down service including chocolate on the pillow, what we expect in hotel bathrooms, things we expect during air travel from plane snacks to the fact that we are expected to save everyones life, bread baske /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20084318

Space is The New Nouveau Riche 08/03/2021

Space is The New Nouveau Riche Dina Felder is back and we discuss how going to space is the new nouveau riche. We also discuss how our refrigerators are graveyards for hummus and a number of other groceries we buy with high hopes of using but never do. We also play a game of would you rather clean 17 toilets or put one duvet cover on. I discuss living in screen time denial and cover Kravis and Bennifer in this weeks don’t hate me. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenaki /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/20008658

"Real Talk: The Wage Gap and First Love with Catt Sadler 07/27/2021

"Real Talk: The Wage Gap and First Love with Catt Sadler Today Jena is joined by her long time girl crush Catt Sadler, Best known for her work on E! and now a fellow Dear Media podcast host of “It Sure is a Beautiful Day”. They discuss Catt’s brave bold move of stepping down from E! Upon finding out her cohost made significantly more than she did and how that helped women everywhere. They also discuss Catt’s formal Fridays over covid and the time Catt reunited with her first love and It was all captured on IG. Jena debuts her new segment “Don’t hate m /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19938848

Is Hilaria Living Our Dream? Ft. Ali Kolbert 07/20/2021

Is Hilaria Living Our Dream? Ft. Ali Kolbert Today Jena is joined by Ali Kolbert, hilarious stand up comic slash professional worrier. They discuss why Hilaria can’t give up her dream of being Spanish, which accents they would go with if they got to choose, Love is Blind on Netflix, cold brew and coffee shops that grow the beans while you wait, and Jena discusses how her CVS has transformed into a prison for toiletries. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel fr /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19863281

Prove You’re Not A Robot 07/13/2021

Prove You’re Not A Robot In today’s episode Jena is joined by her leadership and accomplishment coach (aka life coach even though he hates that term) Jason Frazell. They discuss ATM fees, revolving doors, fitbits, laziness, gas stations, unsubscribing from email lists and Jena ponders proving you’re not a robot. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel free to spread the word, follow on your favorite podcast platform and we would love you to give it /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19790138

Kale Guilt 07/06/2021

Kale Guilt Jena is joined by the hilarious Madi Murphy of The Bad Broadcast where they discuss myth of kale, shopping in airports, duty free, tiny coleslaw in diners, gift cards, the awkwardness of flaming fajita skillets in restaurants , and jena discusses why orchids are mean to give To people. Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel free to spread the word, follow on your favorite podcast platform and we would love you to give it /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19714073

REAL TALK: DATING, SEX and RELATIONSHIPS ft. Lindsey Metsalaar We Met At Acme 06/29/2021

REAL TALK: DATING, SEX and RELATIONSHIPS ft. Lindsey Metsalaar We Met At Acme Today I am joined by Lindsey Metselaar from the popular podcast We Met at Acme to discuss all things dating sex and relationships. From sex on the first date, social media etiquette in relationships, dating apps, breakups and makeups and more. We cover it all. Come hear Lindsey’s rules on dating! Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel free to spread the word, follow on your favorite podcast platform and we would love you /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19638239

Get a Room 06/22/2021

Get a Room Kim and Jena discuss Venmo and how it’s a breeding ground for stalking. They discuss the difference between people who use coolers and those who don’t; Finally, they debate side sitting in restaurants. Jena asks why society places so much anxiety on us re: ordering the chocolate soufflé at restaurants Are you enjoying Social Studies with Jena Kingsley? Follow Jena Kingsley on instagram @jenakingsley. Also please feel free to spread the word, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and we would l /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19557641

My Shrink Thinks I’m Sane and Other Lies I Tell Myself 06/15/2021

My Shrink Thinks I’m Sane and Other Lies I Tell Myself Join me as I discuss therapy with my actual shrink Tory Eletto, the well known ig therapist @nytherapist. We discuss the importance of therapy, why shrinks wear such heavy Santa fe jewelry, Ghosting, intuition vs. anxiety and how to spot the difference, how to advise a friend who has complained about the same situation for years and won’t make a change, and Tory answers a bunch of questions that you all would want to ask your shrinks but are too scared to ask. I also make a very personal announceme /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19477898

The fine line between confident and delusional 06/08/2021

The fine line between confident and delusional I have been thinking a lot about the fine line between being confident, and being delusional. In today’s episode we discuss just that. We discuss the time jena went to try out to be a cheerleader, getting into pyramids for pictures, the lift in dirty dancing and cheering for your favorite team. Produced by Dear Media /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19394321

“Women Aren’t Funny” 06/01/2021

“Women Aren’t Funny” Jessica Kirson, powerhouse stand up comic, joins today to discuss her career in comedy as well as her newly released hit documentary hysterical. We debunk the ridiculous myth that women aren’t funny, talk about our Jewish grandparents, discuss how she got to be so good at crowd work, coping with insults and how the industry of comedy is changing to support women. Jena also discusses her full time career of updating her password Produced by Dear Media /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19305575

is Drakkar noir still a thing? 05/25/2021

is Drakkar noir still a thing? Jena's friend Jake Spitz, New York City staple and Bravolebrity joins her to discuss Drakkar Noir, camp, gated communities, cul de sacs, cruises, Uggs, chain restaurants, malls, shame on you, the fat free craze and more. Basically, this episode is classy with a K. Produced by Dear Media /episode/index/show/socialstudiespodcast/id/19226228

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