by Leyna Laurent, Liz Sankey, Bella White
Is Sonic the Hedgehog better than Mario? Are socks really necessary? Have you ever wasted time debating random questions? Join us for our game show-style podcast as we debate everything from pop culture opinions to everyday hot takes nobody asked for with the goal of changing one person's mind within our group. We will do a deep dive on each of these bold stances, giving them a second thought. Nothing is off the table. Tune in to find out!
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December 8, 2025
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW110694061 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW110694061 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">In</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">this</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">episode of 'On Second Thought' filmed with a live studio audience, we take a different approach to our</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">debate and share the hot seat with our fans. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW110694061 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW110694061 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW110694061 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">This is our final episode of 'On Second Thought' and we thank everyone who followed us on this journey! 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Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">p</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">articipate</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0">in hot-take polls!</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW110694061 BCX0" href= "https://www.instagram.com/2nd.thought.pod/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW110694061 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle= "Hyperlink">We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod</span></a><span class="EOP SCXW110694061 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div>
November 10, 2025
<p>For this episode of 'On Second Thought,' host Bella White and special guest Carson Gates give their takes on why more people should watch sports. Hosts and non-sports enthusiasts Leyna Laurent and Liz Sankey see if their minds can be changed.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bella's argument that sports are more interesting than even she originally thought a year ago.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Bella's reasoning, featuring women's college basketball and WNBA nods.</p> </li> <li>Carson's thoughts on how sports build community.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Leyna and Liz's respective reasonings for why they are do not engage or why they are not interested.</p> </li> <li> <p>Leyna shares how burnout from high school athletics and depressing Steelers football Sundays may have turned her away.</p> </li> <li> <p>Carson offers insight on why supporting some of the worst teams can be worth it in the end.</p> </li> <li>Liz gives her final grievances.</li> <li> <p>Wrap-up of final thoughts, where our opinions stand</p> </li> </ul> <p>Follow our podcast to see our episodes when they come out! Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and participate in hot-take polls! We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod</p>
October 27, 2025
<p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">For this episode of 'On Second Thought,' host Leyna Laurent gives her take on cutomer service jobs, then hosts Bella White and Liz Sankey work to make her reconsider and change her opinion! </p> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">In this episode, we discuss: </p> <ul class="gO3asXTGXP9b6dV3B7_S"> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Leyna's argument that working in customer serivce is a necessary experience.</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="gO3asXTGXP9b6dV3B7_S"> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Leyna's resoning</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="gO3asXTGXP9b6dV3B7_S"> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Bella and Liz's respective reasonings for why they disagree</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="gO3asXTGXP9b6dV3B7_S"> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Bella's customer service tales, including some not-so-savory times behind the deli counter. </p> </li> </ul> <ul class="gO3asXTGXP9b6dV3B7_S"> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Liz's experiences working on film sets and how they compare. </p> </li> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Some of Leyna's most notable customer service experiences.</p> </li> <li class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued NkqV_wLPrQQM_fE3Lurr" data-encore-id="text"> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Wrap-up of final thoughts, where our opinions stand </p> </li> </ul> <p class= "e-91000-text encore-text-body-medium encore-internal-color-text-subdued uSZqU39qytkxgjskgv4n" data-encore-id="text">Follow our podcast to see our episodes when they come out! Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and participate in hot-take polls! <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/2nd.thought.pod/">We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod</a></p>
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