The Chatterbugs
The Chatterbugs
Cassie and Blythe
Being in your 20s is all about self discovery, wild experiences, and making mistakes, but how do you manage all that when you’re a student? Join Blythe and Cassie as these two friends navigate life as graduate students. Tune in to hear their shenanigans, sound advice, and elite coffee orders, and to reveal what they don’t tell you after being accepted! Check out our socials @thechatterbugs <3 
20. Humans and insects
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of matcha as they discuss the similarities and differences between humans and insects! Hear about deranged squirrels, spiders in the club, and what would happen if a human molted. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Apr 22, 2023
39 min
19. Spring cleaning and ticks
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of matcha as they discuss their approach to spring cleaning! They talk about their plans for spring, what they've done so far, and push to start a new calendar year. Hear about Cassie's gorilla feet, Blythe's decision to cut out coffee, and why ticks make great vectors! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Apr 8, 2023
35 min
18. Making science approachable
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee and matcha as they discuss outreach and communicating science with the public! They talk about the importance and benefits of participating in outreach events! They also delve into the idea of eating insects, Cassie's dating life, and Blythe's pending patent. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Mar 25, 2023
39 min
17. Love is complicated
Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of water as they delve into their dating lives! They discuss dating in your grad school cohort, labels, and dating apps.  Blythe talks about her long-term relationship, and Cassie digs in to her tinder dating history. Hear why love at first sight is BS, and why kissing bugs poop on your face!  Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com. DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Mar 11, 2023
36 min
16. Buggy bitches (TA stories)
Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of red wine as they get candid about teaching! They discuss their thoughts on cheating, teaching responsibilities, and having favorites. Learn if Cassie is strict or a push-over, and why Blythe used to teach in a blazer! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Mar 4, 2023
38 min
15. Down the termite hole
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of tea as they talk about qualifying exams! They discuss strategies on how to study,  why you shouldn't cram, and how to figure out where to start. Cassie also confesses she was born in the wrong time period, and Blythe comes up with the dating app of the future (hint it's about pheromones and smelling armpits!)Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie  
Feb 25, 2023
29 min
14. Don't be a weasel
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they get candid about group projects! Hear why Cassie hates group projects, the importance of communication, and why grammar is key. Blythe plays devils advocate and tells us there are beetle glands in red velvet cake!? Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie  
Feb 18, 2023
27 min
13. Roommate hype
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they discuss roommate etiquette! They talk about the roommate honeymoon stage, how to lay out roommate expectations, and Cassie's plans to screen all future roomies! Also hear about their love for Mark Cuban, carnivorous insects, and splitting the bill. Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Feb 11, 2023
38 min
12. Imposter syndrome
Join Blythe and Cassie over a cup of coffee as they get real and raw talking about imposter syndrome! They discuss their struggles with imposter syndrome and ways to combat these negative feelings. They want to remind everyone to be proud of their accomplishments! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your frinds! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Feb 4, 2023
33 min
11. Classes begin
Join Blythe and Cassie over a glass of water as they discuss the start of the spring semester! Hear about why the spring semester feels less chaotic, Blythe's coronation day, and Cassie's planned teaching style. We also learn that Blythe is on a first name basis with Ralph Waldo Emerson and Cassie is the only person that can rock yellow pants! Follow us on instagram @thechatterbugs and check out our website www.thechatterbugs.com DM us any questions about grad school, subscribe, and tell your friends! Love, Blythe and Cassie 
Jan 28, 2023
35 min