Welcome to Pod of Chaos, where no topic is too random, no laugh too loud, and no story too unfiltered. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood chaos coordinator Jess, she's a dog-mom, horse-mom, first time human-mom with a totally healthy relationship to books.
Whether we’re chatting farm-life fails, discussing all things bookish, or exposing the wildness of everyday life, you’ll always get the raw, the ridiculous, and the real.
If you love unfiltered banter, laugh-til-you-cry moments, and the kind of honesty you only get from best friends, pull up a chair—you’re officially part of the pod.
In this episode, M and I try something wildly outside our comfort zones: equestrian vaulting. Spoiler alert—we are not professionals BUT we lived to tell the tale... expect much laughter!
3 Feb 2026
Romantasy & Beyond: Reads Off the Shelf!
In this episode, I’m diving into my 2026 TBR shelf and sharing the books I’m ridiculously excited to read this year. From fantasy and romantasy to comfort reads and wild-card picks, I chat about what’s on my list, why these stories are calling to me, and the reading vibes I’m hoping to lean into in 2026. Consider this your sign to romanticize your TBR and add way too many books to it—no regrets.
27 Jan 2026
Flip the pages with M!
In this episode, my friend M joins me for a full-on bookish hangout as we share our top 5 reads of 2025, the 5 books we recommend to basically everyone, and the 5 books we’re most excited to read in 2026. It’s part recommendations, part chaotic TBR energy, and part two friends wildly influencing each other’s reading habits. Whether you’re looking for your next favorite book or just want to vibe with some bookish banter, this one’s for you.
15 Jan 2026
Let's Play Bingo!
In this episode, I’m sharing something a little unhinged but very on-brand: I made 2026 bingo cards for myself. Instead of rigid goals, I turned the year into a game—filled with adventures, cozy moments, horse things, bookish fun, and a few wild squares just to keep life interesting. I chat through what’s on my cards, why I love this approach to goal-setting, and how I’m using bingo as a low-pressure way to romanticize the year ahead.
6 Jan 2026
Hello 2026 & Core Memory Books!
In this episode, I’m revisiting the books that have stayed with me from childhood all the way into adulthood—the stories that became core memories. These are the books that allowed me to dream, find something special, and they're stories that found me at exactly the right time in my life. From early favorites to the novels that struck all the feels, this episode is part nostalgia, part reflection, and a love letter to the stories that quietly grow up with, and stay us.
9 Dec 2025
Film & TV Core Memories
In this episode, I take a little trip down memory lane and talk about the movies and shows that shaped me growing up—the ones that stuck, shaped how I see the world, and still live rent-free in my head. From comfort rewatches to stories that taught me big lessons, these are the ones I can’t wait to share with my daughter someday. It’s part nostalgia, part reflection, and a little love letter to the stories that raised us.
2 Dec 2025
A Journey of Horses
In this episode, I’m opening up about my horse journey—the highs, the heartbreaks, and all the pivots in between. I talk about several horses I've hopes for over the years, each one tied to a dream that didn’t quite go as planned. Some chapters ended suddenly, some slowly, and most for reasons I wouldn’t have chosen. But through all of it, I’ve learned how to adapt, rebuild, and keep finding joy in the process. It’s a little raw, a little reflective, and definitely straight from the heart for anyone who’s ever had to rewrite the story they thought they were living.
25 Nov 2025
To Welcome Babies!
In this episode, I’m chatting about what to actually pack for the hospital—what I used, what I didn’t, and what I loved having. I also get into some baby shower and gift ideas that go beyond the typical registry stuff—things that are thoughtful, practical, or just plain fun for new moms and babies. It’s part real talk, part “learn from my experience,” and totally laid-back—like a chat between friends swapping tips before the big day.
18 Nov 2025
Heartland, Hallmark and Horse Sh*t
I’ve got a confession—I want in. 🎬 Whether it’s Heartland, Hallmark, or the next big horse-girl movie, I’d love to be part of bringing horses to life on screen. In this episode, I talk about what draws me toward acting and the dream of joining productions that actually get it right. There’s a little rant (because Hollywood still misses the mark sometimes), but mostly it’s about celebrating the moments they do nail it—and what it would mean to see more real horse people in the spotlight.
10 Nov 2025
Candid & Manifesting
You’d think it’d be obvious: don’t walk up to a random horse, grab its face, and say “hi buddy!”—but apparently, it’s not. 😅 In this episode, I dive into the absolute circus of people doing dumb things around horses (looking at you, drivers who think passing at 100 km/h is fine). Then, once I’ve gotten that off my chest, we’re switching gears—manifesting travel, goals, and big adventures. Because life’s too short to stay mad at idiots when we could be out chasing something amazing.
PS - We cussin' in this one!
4 Nov 2025
PostPartum Sucks
Postpartum can suck—let’s just say it. Your body’s doing acrobatics you didn’t sign up for, your boobs have gone rogue, and you’re pretty sure your core packed its bags and left. In this episode, I’m laughing (and cringing) my way through the wild physical side of postpartum—the stuff no one puts in the baby books—and reminding you: you’re not broken, you’re rebuilding.PS - Sorry for the wind in this one!
28 Oct 2025
Wistful & Random
In this episode, I let myself wander through the feeling of wistfulness—that tender mix of longing and memory. What begins as a reflection on a single word quickly unravels into a series of tangents and winding trains of thought. From the nostalgia tucked into everyday moments, to the unexpected connections that surface when you let your mind roam free, this is an episode that doesn’t stay in one lane. Instead, it drifts—like a daydream you don’t want to wake up from. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing thoughts that lead nowhere and everywhere at once, this one’s for you.
21 Oct 2025
Where are the HORSES?!
So many romantasy, romantic suspense, and fantasy books forget the horses—and I’m here to wonder why! 🐴 In this episode, I chat about bringing ponies back into these worlds and share my hope that authors and cosplayers will join me in celebrating all things equine (and maybe help me pull off some horsey cosplay magic, too!).
14 Oct 2025
MMCs - May we know them, love them, and keep reading them!
In this episode of Pod of Chaos, I’m diving into the world of male main characters (MMCs)—from the brooding, morally gray fae warriors of romantasy to the protective hometown heroes of books set in our own world.
Each type of MMC brings something different to the table, and I love them BOTH! We’ll chat about archetypes and I pose the question - who is harder on your heart to love?
7 Oct 2025
Why Podcast?
Pull up a chair (or a hay bale) and let’s hang out. In this episode, I’m sharing the “why” behind the podcast: what pushed me to hit record, what I’m excited to talk about, and how I hope this show will feel like a cozy, chaotic little corner of the internet for anyone who loves animals, books, and real-life stories.
7 Oct 2025
Welcome to Chaos
In this very first episode of Pod of Chaos, it’s just me, giving you a peek into who I am, what this show is all about, and why I decided to hit record in the middle of my very messy, very real life. Expect books, banter, horses, motherhood, and a whole lot of unfiltered storytelling. Think of this as the calm before the chaos—if there ever was such a thing.
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