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Session 135: Katseye

Therapuss with Jake Shane

1h 39m
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Summary

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Jake Shane hosts the members of the pop group Katseye for an open conversation about life on tour, fan culture, and navigating the mental challenges of sudden fame. The group discusses the intense physical and emotional realities of shifting from their polished debut era to the raw, chaotic energy of their EP Beautiful Chaos and single Animal, including the surprising difficulties of performing high-energy choreography while battling stage hazards like Coachella's desert wind. They also reflect on online hate, the illusion of stan culture versus real-world crowds, and how they maintain deep friendships through it all.

  • Deactivating or filtering out group-related terms on social media helps build resilience against online hate. 31:11
  • True kindness relies on setting healthy personal boundaries rather than acting like a doormat. 1:28:36
  • Writing thoughts down in a journal can serve as a form of creative release and emotional processing. 49:29
  • Relying on close friends or bandmates for honest perspective helps combat insecurity during stressful times. 1:31:27

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Ad Reads

    The episode opens with brief introductions and promotional material before diving into the main conversation.

  2. 0:42
    Intro & Host Announcement

    Jake Shane welcomes listeners, introduces his new Osmo setup, and sets the stage for the episode.

  3. 2:09
    Guest Introduction: Cat’s Eye

    Jake reveals the episode’s guest, Cat’s Eye, and shares his excitement and background with the group.

  4. 3:06
    Song Collaboration with Ed Sheeran

    The conversation dives into how Cat’s Eye worked with Ed Sheeran on their new single “Animal.”

  5. 46:32
    ADHD and Sleep Struggles

    The group discusses how ADHD symptoms affect sleep, restlessness, and daily exhaustion, sharing personal coping strategies.

  6. 49:47
    Creative Outlets as Rest

    Members talk about using music, writing, and journaling as restorative activities that help them process emotions and recharge.

  7. 52:19
    Friendship Challenges in LA

    The conversation turns to the difficulty of making friends in Los Angeles, the importance of social support, and strategies for building connections.

  8. 1:24:21
    Social Media Anxiety and Authenticity

    The group reflects on the pressures of social media, the desire to stay authentic, and strategies for managing online anxiety.

  9. 1:27:23
    Navigating Boundaries and Kindness

    They explore the balance between being kind and setting healthy boundaries, sharing personal experiences and advice on self-respect.

  10. 1:30:01
    Closing Reflections and Future Plans

    The episode wraps up with final thoughts on growth, upcoming releases, and the importance of staying true to themselves.

  11. 1:30:37
    How the Group Supports Each Other

    The hosts discuss the importance of hugging and perspective shifts to lift each other up during low confidence moments.

  12. 1:31:27
    Perspective as the Key to Confidence

    They emphasize that changing perspective is the first step to regaining confidence and maintaining self‑worth.

Highlights

  • 4:05

    Transitioning From Sis to Gnarlyinsight

    The group explains how moving from their more cautious debut era into the raw, messy energy of Gnarly was initially terrifying but ultimately felt much more authentic to who they are as artists.

  • 18:17

    Defending the Trans Communityinsight

    The group explains why they intentionally kept a bold line in their song Mean Girls despite other artists rejecting it, wanting to show genuine support for the queer and trans communities.

  • 35:57

    Real World Versus Internet Noisedata

    The guest points out that massive crowds at festivals like Coachella vastly outnumber the loud negative voices online, proving that the internet is not the real world.

  • 1:33:31

    Sobbing at The Nice Guystory

    The group shares a funny and emotional story about having their first group dinner outside of work at The Nice Guy, where all the members ended up crying together.

Quotes

  • “Fall never arrives all at once. First the air, then the light. And slowly, the things you love begin to find each other.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:02
  • “We were like, we didn't know. Like, no way. And then so he tells us, like, we've been working on this song with you guys.”
    Unnamed speaker · 3:12
  • “I feel like all of our other songs that sound like they need choreography, they have choreography.”
    Unnamed speaker · 6:06
  • “The internet is anti that. It's so black and white.”
    Unnamed speaker · 34:06
  • “I think it's taught me to be a lot kinder to people and make less judgment.”
    Unnamed speaker · 34:52
  • “And then I just end up like having like nightmares and then I just wake up at night and then it's so hard for me to fall back asleep.”
    Unnamed speaker · 47:45
  • “And I feel like when you put thought to paper, it kind of helps you figure out what you're feeling.”
    Unnamed speaker · 49:13
  • “And like now I've just fallen in love with like writing and so it's beautiful.”
    Unnamed speaker · 51:04
  • “And a lot of it comes from like my upbringing or like depending on what your environment is.”
    Unnamed speaker · 47:13
  • “I've been really annoyed lately when people tell me I'm really nice.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:27:11
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About this episode

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Transcript

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19,692 words · 6 speakers

Topics

  • Cat's Eye
  • New York
  • Coachella
  • BTS
  • Uber
  • Grand Prix
  • Animal
  • Philippines
  • Palm Springs
  • Dream Academy

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