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Fever Dream Diaries

Hayley Smith-Rose and Becca Howardfeverdreamdiaries.com
Welcome to Fever Dream Diaries, the podcast where lifelong BFFs Becca and Hayley invite you to join them on a nostalgic journey through the early 2000s. Our high school reunion has prompted us to dust off relics from a time before Instagram and iPhones. Together, we dive headfirst into the treasure trove of ridiculous, embarrassing, and slightly traumatic experiences we've shared over the years. Tune in weekly as we relive our teenage fever dreams and embark on an exploration of the cultural reset that defined the 'naughty aughts.' We refuse to stop living in the past - join us!

Episodes

Season 2, Episode 10: Jersey Girls

In our Season 2, GRAND FINALE EPISODE, we're reflecting on our sophomore year and all that we've covered this season. In true Millennial fashion, we're showing up in our best J-Woww and Snooki outfits. We'll also discuss the generational differences in addressing societal issues, the impact of global events on our youth, and our mixed feelings about having children in a world facing climate change.

Jul 26, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Season 2, Episode 9: Shut Up and Drive

In this episode, we delve into the anxieties and pressures of growing up today, discussing everything from getting driver's licenses and first cars to the impact of social media. Tune in as we reminisce about our teenage nights spent galavanting around Nashua, motorcycling adventures, and the ups and downs of navigating adulthood.

Jul 22, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Season 2, Episode 8: Whatever it Takes

Join us as we take a nostalgic trip through our TV consumption history! 📺 We're reminiscing about the days of Netflix as a DVD service and nights watching Degrassi on The N. We'll also share our fascination with Chuck Norris, and discuss how streaming services have evolved and impacted traditional TV viewing. Follow us on social media to stay up to date on all the latest tea! Instagram: instagram.com/feverdreamdiaries TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@feverdreamdiariespod Facebook: www.facebook.com/Fever...

Jul 12, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Season 2, Episode 7: Amigas Cheetahs

We're diving into the glittery world of our favorite teen movies that shaped our ideas of high school and adolescence. 🎬✨ From the sharp-witted lines of "Mean Girls" to the catchy tunes of "High School Musical," we explore how these cultural moments influenced our teenage years and beyond. We also share our love for themed parties, and discuss Hayley's new foray into DJing themed music nights!

Jul 05, 202423 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Season 2, Episode 6: We Be Burnin

Tune in as we reminisce about our initial foray into the world of marijuana as teenagers, from sneaky smoke sessions to memorable misadventures with edibles. Hayley is also sharing a more recent tale from a visit to the Salem Witch Museum that took an unexpected turn. Plus, we'll talk about the unusual safety drills we experienced, including a school shooting reenactment with Nerf guns and a dramatic drunk driving demonstration before prom. Special on Spotify: Subscribe for just $4.99 a mont...

Jun 28, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Season 2, Episode 5: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Becca and Hayley are giving viewers a special deep dive into the secret world of sleepovers and slumber parties 🌙✨ In this episode, we reminisce on the shenanigans and catfishing schemes we got up to in the good ol' days of sleepover parties. We'll also discuss why these treasured childhood experiences are becoming less common among modern kids. Stay connected with us for more fun and surprises: Instagram: instagram.com/feverdreamdiaries TikTok: tiktok.com/@feverdreamdiariespod Facebook...

Jun 21, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Season 2, Episode 4: Me Against the Music

In this episode, we explore the diverse array of songs and genres that shaped our love of music — from 1980s anthems to 2000s pop hits (to Becca's secret love of country). Join us as we reflect on our early adventures with illegal music downloads on Limewire and share the mix CDs that Hayley has saved over the years! Special on Spotify: Embark on this musical journey exclusively on Spotify! Subscribe for just $4.99 a month to access all 10 episodes of Season 2 immediately. 🔊 Listen now and ...

Jun 14, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Season 2, Episode 3: Myspace Freaks

Let's go back to the golden age of the internet: The early 2000s! 🌐✨ In this episode, we're diving into the fun and freedom of early social media, from ranking top friends on MySpace to caring for virtual creatures on Neopets. Let’s revisit the simpler digital days together. Tune in for a blast from the past and maybe even find your old login credentials along the way! Special on Spotify: Don’t miss out on exclusive video episodes only on Spotify! Subscribe for just $4.99 a month to binge all 1...

Jun 07, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Season 2, Episode 2: Independent Women, Part 1

💪 Today we're reminiscing about our early hustles and the roots of our entrepreneurial spirits! From lemonade stands and yard sales to selling Coca Cola memorabilia on eBay, we have always loved to work. Tune in to discover how we navigated our first real interviews and adult jobs to become the #BOSSBABES we are today. Special on Spotify: Enjoy exclusive video episodes only on Spotify! Subscribe for just $4.99 a month to binge all 10 episodes of Season 2 immediately. 🔊 Listen now and get early...

May 31, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Season 2, Episode 1: Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year?

Join lifelong best friends Becca and Hayley as they kick off Season 2 with a nostalgic deep dive into their sophomore year of high school. 🎓 In this episode, we're revisiting the era of early 2000s mall concerts and the beginnings of our long-distance friendship. Tune in for listener mail and hear advice about reconnecting with childhood friends from the experts! Special on Spotify: Enjoy exclusive video episodes only on Spotify! Subscribe for just $4.99 a month to binge all 10 episodes of ...

May 24, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 1, Episode 10: It Was Only Just a (Fever) Dream

We're still recovering from the whirlwind of the reunion and all the tea that was revealed to us. In our season 1 finale episode, we're capping things off with a love letter from Hayley to Becca straight out of a time capsule. Becca also reveals the back story behind her complicated relationship with a certain celebrity talk show mogul. Yes, we're finally talking about Oprah. Plus, we're diving into the Fever Dream Diaries creation story and all the fun memories we've made si...

Mar 24, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Season 1, Episode 9: Deja Vu - THE REUNION (PART 2)

The reunion was so epic, we're coming at you with round 2! In this week's episode, Becca and Hayley are serving up more interviews in the back of the Fever Dream Machine. We're clearing the air on what actually went down in the freshman election, plus unpacking our favorite high school memories with our BFFs to end the night. Tune in for all this and more as we finish off our experience at the Nashua High School North 12 year reunion! Visit the archives for this episode: feverdreamdi...

Mar 17, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Season 1, Episode 8: Deja Vu - THE REUNION (PART 1)

The time has come. Hayley and Becca made it through the Nashua North 12 year reunion, and there's a LOT to discuss. We had a blast reconnecting with our peers from over a decade ago, and learned so much about what all of our high school friends are up to these days. Buckle your seat belts and pop in your earbuds to hear all the juicy tea spilled in the back of the Fever Dream Machine (aka Becca's SUV). It's gonna be a wild ride. Visit the archives for this episode: feverdreamdiaries....

Mar 10, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Season 1, Episode 7: The Diary of Jane

Whatever it takes, we know we can make it through this reunion. With the help of Hayley’s trusty senior yearbook, we are making a plan and preparing ourselves spiritually to face our high school classmates again. Join us as we read some interesting yearbook messages from previously mentioned characters in our lives. My can things change from freshman year to senior year of high school…imagine what 12 more years has done. Let’s dust off the pages and crack open the Nashua High School North 2010 y...

Mar 03, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Season 1, Episode 6: We're Not Okay (We Promise)

Did we just drop hundreds on tickets to When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas? DUH. As former emo kids, this is our dream come true and we’re celebrating by pulling our listeners back into the moshpit with us to relive our first concert experiences. From All-American Rejects to Cheetah Girls, our music taste runs the gamut and we are shaking our asses no matter what kind of concert we’re attending. Tune in for more fun, and learn our longstanding plot for world domination (aka directing + starrin...

Feb 24, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Season 1, Episode 5: Come Clean

Hayley and Becca are following Hilary Duff’s lead and going back to the beginning in an effort to come clean about the past. In our own Confessions Part II, we’re discussing even more cringe memories that have been haunting us since freshman year. Let’s just say, we need to talk about Justin Timberlake. We’ll also give our personal takes on Degrassi: The Next Generation and share more about our lives as latchkey kids in the early 2000s. Visit the archives for this episode: feverdreamdiaries.com/...

Feb 17, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Season 1, Episode 4: Lovers and Friends

We loved making friends in high school, and some things never change! In this episode we’re exploring the cast of characters we befriended during this era of our lives. Of course we're reading and analyzing our old notes for you, as well as owning up to some not-so-funny jokes we made back in the day. You best believe this episode involves us running away from nuns at a Catholic school dance. Tune in to hear us spill the tea! Visit the archives for this episode: feverdreamdiaries/lovers-and-...

Feb 10, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Season 1, Episode 3: Ain’t No Party Like a Garage Party

Join Hayley and Becca as we reminisce on the most epic parties from our high school experience. Many were hosted in Hayley’s dad’s uninsulated garage during the New Hampshire winter. You think a little cold is going to stop us from partying?! Not then, and not now. We also read Becca's juicy diary entry with details on the Original Project X – an epic sophomore year party we attended in Nashua, NH. There’s a lot to unpack. Let’s get started. Visit the archives for this episode: https://fever...

Feb 03, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Season 1, Episode 2: It's Goin' Down

In our second episode, Hayley and Becca discuss the most pivotal event of our high school careers, and possibly our lives: the Freshman Election. Join us as we relive this fever dream together 17 years later. We’re dissecting our posters, speeches, and notes from this historic time in our lives. As the first feminist girl gang of the millennium, we were thirsty for blood and ready to rule Nashua High School North. Tune in to hear us read our speeches LIVE. We’ll also reveal the results of the el...

Feb 02, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Season 1, Episode 1: Cheetah Sisters

The Party’s Just Begun! In our world premiere episode, we're taking you back to a time when Myspace, Limewire, and digital cameras ruled our lives. Our origin story begins in September 2006 at the start of high school. While we both struggle to recall exactly where or how we met, luckily Hayley’s first note to Becca reveals more details about the situationship that began the Cheetah Sisterhood of a lifetime. On this episode we’ll also be sharing some fun facts about our hometown of Nashua, N...

Feb 01, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 1