23: what gives - boat-life, the beauty industrial complex, ROSALIA, Wi Spa, and I Love LA
On this weeks episode, Katie (calmly) dealt with Julia being uncontactable as she sailed dangerously close to the British Virgin Islands. Whilst Julia was away, Katie got glasses, danced to Pink Pantheress, and finally convinced her son to love her. Meanwhile, Julia returned to land and was faced with non-bump-friendly weather, and her mom’s surprise facelift. Off the back of that news, the pair reassess their thoughts about the beauty industry and its mission to destroy our self-worth. In what’s topical, The Dodgers win The World Series (whilst we were at the symphony) and ROSALIA put out an epic new album. In what’s giving, Katie gets wet at the Wi Spa, and Julia trades creature comforts to camp at sea. Our bonus segment features sayings that are 100% out for 2025.what gives:Anti Cosmetic Surgery EssayLux - RosaliaWi Spa
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22: what gives - Halloween costumes, face lifts, West End Girl, pumpkins, ghosts, and The World Series
Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia discuss Sprite vs. lemonade, slutty Halloween costumes, and their reviews of Rilo Kiley, Wet Leg, and Addison Rae’s L.A. shows. Katie complains about the onslaught of beauty and cosmetic advertising, and the pair discuss the cultural impact of Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl. In what’s giving, a stranger is playful with Katie, and Julia basks in the wholesome nature of pumpkin carving. Stay till the end for an update on Australia’s Bird of the Year and some not-so-scary ghost stories. (Let’s go Dodgers.) See you in Zurich!what gives:slutty crayon Skims thongLily Allen houseWest End GirlBird of the Year
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21: what gives - One Battle After Another, wedding speech faux pas, friend.com, Texas college football, and confessions pt.2
This week on the pod, Katie catches Julia up on her recent adrenaline attack—an unfortunate depiction of what it’s like to live in LA right now (TW for anyone who doesn't like stuff that might bum you out). Julia tells Katie about her weekend in Chicago, featuring worthwhile tips on what NOT to say in a wedding speech. The pair discuss the dystopian friend.com marketing, Phillies v Dodgers and some pretty sexist college football traditions. In what's giving, Julia loves being a little sister, and Katie loves Paul Thomas Anderson. Stay for the bonus segment where Julia shares a 24-week-old secret.what gives:One Battle After AnotherFriend.comPhillies Error
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20: what gives - anatomy exams, women in STEM, Bad Bunny, Big Thief, and too many poo stories
This week, Julia and Katie hit twenty episodes and officially enter spooky season. Julia faces an anatomy exam, and Katie examines her child’s anatomy…how’s that word play? The pair discuss the legacy of Jane Goodall, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show announcement, and ironic slogan tees. In what’s giving, Katie heads to Big Thief at The Hollywood Bowl and Julia anticipates a family reunion in Chicago. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie share embarrassing childhood moments and we get our first listener call in! If you aren’t up for poo and pee stories, maybe skip this one?
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19: what gives - Oasis, Kimmel, sports updates, banjo strings, carpool karaoke, and degrading work stories
In this weeks episode, Julia and Katie learn that murderers are just like us, they're just people! They scream Adele down the freeway and talk of upside down seasons, tossed salads, and shaving your legs to get a bikini wax. The pair touch on Kimmel, censorship, and their feelings about the political moment before introducing their first-ever sports update. Julia also learns what a banjo string is, and that it's capable of being snapped. In what's giving, Julia loves carpooling and Katie heads to Oasis at the Rose Bowl. Bonus segment details degrading work stories featuring Andy Grammer's poo.
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