Episodes

  • De-Influencing how Kay and Tay cracked the TikTok code

    De-Influencing how Kay and Tay cracked the TikTok code
    Oct 24 2024
    Happy THURSDAY, everyone!We are absolutely thrilled about this week's guests—TikTok’s BIGGEST and most beloved couple, Kay & Tay Dudley! Can you believe they’ve only been posting for under three years? Yet they've garnered over 10 MILLION followers? Yeah, you read that right. And only on this episode of De-Influenced will you get the inside scoop on how they did it.We also dive deep into their lives: childhood stories, faith, Tay's journey in the Air Force, their sweet love story, and how they went from being a Dental Assistant and Electrical Engineer to literal TikTok superstars.We also cover what it's like to work with your spouse, navigating cancel culture, and all the challenges that come with such a massive platform. Plus, they share where they see their social media career heading and even their plans for growing their family! (Hint, hint!)If you aren’t following them already, make sure you do! Kay and Tay socials: Tiktok: @kayandtayofficial Instagram: @kayandtayofficial Youtube: @KayAndTay Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel @deinfluencedpodcast and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in for your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast.We love y'all! XOXO
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • $500k for a TikTok!?

    $500k for a TikTok!?
    Oct 17 2024
    Happy Thursday! Do we have an episode for you today! If you're fascinated by the influencer world and want an inside look at how it all works, this one's for you. We're diving into EVERYTHING, from what we've heard people are making on TikTok, to Dani getting humbled by the new class of influencers, and comparing TikTokers to the OG YouTube and Instagram stars. Some of the things we’re sharing might just leave your jaw on the floor... Plus, have we ever told you about the time Jordan had to fire Dani? Yep, it happened, and we're finally sharing the full story. Oh, and brace yourself for way too many details about Dani’s gallstone saga. Make sure to follow us on social and YouTube @deinfluencedpodcast, and leave us a comment with some conspiracy theories you want us to discuss on our Halloween episode! Shop GoodAmerican.com and get $50 OFF your first pair with promo code DANI. Don't forget to select 'podcast' at checkout and choose our showto let them know we sent you! We hope you love this episode as much as we love YOU! Lastly, we’re praying for our listeners who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. However, we also know how badly resources are and will be needed. This is why we felt it necessary not only to donate to some of the organizations that will help those impacted, but to share the website we are using to find these organizations with our listeners as well: Hurricane Recovery Resources If you’re in a position to donate or are looking to get involved we encourage you to click the link below. Stay safe De-Influencers. See you next week! XOXO
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • De-Influencing the Bachelor, Social Media & Marriage: Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell

    De-Influencing the Bachelor, Social Media & Marriage: Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell
    Oct 11 2024
    Happy THURSDAY! We are SO pumped about this week’s guests – seriously, two of the kindest humans around. Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell joined us, and we were beyond excited that they wanted to be De-Influenced! In this episode, we cover everything! From behind-the-scenes Bachelor drama, their very public breakup, the impact of social media on their relationship, and… of course, we couldn’t resist asking about potential wedding bells in their future! Matt and Rachael open up about the challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve worked through them. It was such an honest, heartfelt conversation, and we know you're going to LOVE it as much as we did! Be sure to follow these two for all their food, influencing and adorable couple content: Matt James: Instagram TikTok YouTube Rachael Kirkconnell: Instagram TikTok Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, @deinfluencedpodcast, and catch us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and thank you for being part of this journey. Lastly, we talk about Florida a little bit in this podcast and it doesn't go unnoticed that Hurricane Milton's landfall coincides with the release of this episode and while many people are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been or will be impacted. We’re praying for your safety, but we also know how badly resources are and will be needed. This is why we felt it necessary not only to donate to some of the organizations that will help those impacted, but to share the website we are using to find these organizations with our listeners as well: Hurricane Recovery Resources If you’re in a position to donate or are looking to get involved we encourage you to click the link below. Stay safe De-Influencers.
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Mom Guilt, MomTok and a Major Catch-Up

    Mom Guilt, MomTok and a Major Catch-Up
    Oct 3 2024
    Happy THURSDAY, everyone! We’re back and can’t wait to fill you in on what’s been happening over the last few weeks. Spoiler alert: we’ve been everywhere. In this episode, we’re diving into a full recap, spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea from our MomTok episode to the Forbes panel and beyond. PLUS - We’ve got a big idea brewing for the MomTokers. Should we bring back our matchmaking skills? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Finally, we’ll share a quick rundown of what ChatGPT told Dani about the Diddy allegations and the wild story of how Jordan met 50 Cent. It’s a bit of a random mix, but man, does it feel good to be back in our studio, catching up with you all! Use code DANI at goodranchers.com to get $25 off your first box, free shipping, and a free add-on for four years! Head over to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code DANI at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. This offer is for new and existing customers. We can’t wait for you to see who we’ve got lined up for next week. Get ready, De-Influencers — it’s going to be a good one! Chat with you then! We love you! XOXO Produced by Dear Media
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • De-Influencing MomTok & Mormonism: Taylor Frankie Paul, Mikayla Matthews and Mayci Neely

    De-Influencing MomTok & Mormonism: Taylor Frankie Paul, Mikayla Matthews and Mayci Neely
    Sep 26 2024
    Happy THURSDAY! You guys are going to LOVE the first guests of our re-branded era -- ones that have been HIGHLY requested. We are so excited to have traveled all the way to Salt Lake City to De-Influence three of the stars from Hulu’s new hit show, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Today, we're diving deep with Mayci Neely, Taylor Frankie Paul, and Mikayla Matthews to discuss MomTok, Mormonism, and their personal journeys. These women have taken TikTok and TV by storm, but now we get to know them on a much more personal level. Let us tell you—these are some incredibly strong women with powerful, challenging stories.As Christians, we also wanted to explore Mormonism in more depth. It's a conversation you've all been asking for, and trust us, you don't want to miss it! Make sure you’re following our girls and their businesses which are listed below: Mayci Neely:InstagramTikTok BabyMama:Instagram Taylor Frankie Paul:InstagramTikTok Mikayla Matthews:InstagramTikTok Make sure you’re subscribed to our official channel on YouTube, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix!Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and thank you for being a part of this journey. Finally, Thank you all for entering our giveaway with such great topic and episode ideas! Our giveaway winners have been selected and reached out to! We will post them on our De-Influenced Instagram account as well!We love you all!
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Dani Austin, Did You Get A Boob Job?

    Dani Austin, Did You Get A Boob Job?
    Sep 19 2024
    De-Influencers, we are BACK —and we dare say, better than ever! Happy THURSDAY! (Yes, that’s new, too!) We are thrilled to release our very first episode in this exciting rebranded era with Dear Media, and trust us, it’s a must-listen. In this episode, Dani finally addresses her most asked—and most ignored—question. We’re diving into the topic you’ve all been waiting for: Did Dani Austin get a boob job?But that's not all. We’re talking about everything rebrand-related, including our new release schedule (Thursdays at midnight!), Jordan’s official role as co-host, our updated color scheme and set design, and a new partnership with Dear Media—marking the first time in Dani’s 12-year career that she’s collaborated with an agency. We are beyond excited for this next chapter of De-Influenced. Expect a lineup of incredible guests, exciting solo episodes, and even MORE unfiltered content we’ve been working hard to bring you! And yes, we’re back on YouTube! Be sure to subscribe to our official channel, @deinfluencedpodcast, and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your De-Influenced fix! Stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok @deinfluencedpodcast, and thank you for being a part of this journey. We love you all! PS: GIVEAWAY! To thank you guys for all of your support we are giving away FIVE pairs of AirPods Max. To enter, simply drop a comment on our Spotify or YouTube and suggest the next hot topic Dani and Jordan should dive into. (OR question you want answered!) Good luck!
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Is This the End of Our Podcast Era?

    Is This the End of Our Podcast Era?
    Sep 4 2024
    Hello De-Influencers, This is going to be our last De-Influenced Wednesday. Don’t panic tho because we’ve jam-packed this one with stories from the last two weeks and pop culture updates. We’re talking parenting hacks while shopping, why females love their true crime and a crazy story taking over TikTok. Plus, Dani’s causing a stir by being pro-media literacy?? We talk about the backlash and praise she got on her recent stories and why Theo Von may be the political interviewer the country needs. To stir up some more controversy, we’re getting Dani’s take on Sara Blakely’s new line of luxury-hybrid stilettos. Oh and of course we talk about the fear the internet has instilled in Tornado about the beloved air fryers, which ours is linked on our LTK, along with the Paris Hilton scissors Dani couldn’t pass up ;) Paris Hilton Scissors Drew Barrymore Air Fryer While we’re on the subject of links we’ve worked with True Nutrition to get you guys a deal on some of our favorite supplements. Take the guesswork out of nutrition with True Nutrition and get 15% off with code DEINFLUENCED at truenutrition.com/deinfluenced ! Finally, we share some news about the podcast and why you won’t hear from us next week :( BUT we do hope you’ll be on the lookout for what’s coming next from De-Influenced. Don’t worry we’ll be back and better than ever before you know it! WE LOVE YOU XOXO
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Culture Wars, Personal Faith, & Navigating Politics with the President of Toyota

    Culture Wars, Personal Faith, & Navigating Politics with the President of Toyota
    Aug 28 2024
    Happy Wednesday!! Oh boy do we have an episode for you!! On this week’s episode we are lucky enough to have on my best friend’s dad and President of Toyota North America, Jack Hollis. It was fascinating to pick Jack’s brain about leadership inside and outside of the office, how he raised humble kids and how big corporations handle outside pressure. While we deepdive on these topics, there is one theme that remains true throughout every phase of his life and that is his faith. Jack and his wife are avid believers and credit their successes and journey to their faith. From turning down Toyota after his initial interview to being with the company for 33 years and becoming their North American President there is so much to learn from Jack about leadership, family and faith. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! AND don’t forget we got some great deals from our favorite brands exclusively for our listeners: Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/DANI and enter our code DANI at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order. Head over to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code DANI at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. This offer is for new and existing customers. We love you De-Influencers!! XOXO
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    1 hr and 26 mins