In this episode, we are so excited to hangout with Katie Sturino from @the12ishstyle and the founder of Megababe! We LOVE her and we know you will too! We ask all of your questions and talk about everything from body positivity to our best first date ideas. This may just be our favorite episode yet! Also in this episode, Grace and Katie share their love/hate relationship with celery juice and Becca discovers how much she loves chicken thighs! Tyrion also got a remote control mouse for Christmas ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In our first episode back from holiday hiatus, we're excited to share the changes we have planned for the pod this year. We're also announcing our first pod guest (who we have a HUGE friend-crush on), and our first book club pick of the year! We're fully rested and ready for a great year of podding. Also in this episode: Grace finds out she is on the USPS naughty list, we're both sharing our favorite and least favorite books of 2018, and our secret for making New Year's resolutions come true (hi...
Jan 02, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In our last episode before our holiday hiatus, we are discussing The Proposal, by Jasmine Guillory. This was our first foray into romance novels (it gets a little steamy) but we think Jasmine Guillory does a great job (we both want this one to get a movie deal!) Also in this episode: we both have had friends in town and are entertaining like crazy, Becca got a cool gadget that makes iced coffee and Grace looooves her reading socks. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing boo...
Nov 14, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's a very festive advice ep! We're talking about everything from dealing with the "Why are you still single?" questions at the holiday table to making small talk at holiday parties to the best gift picks and more! Also in this episode, Grace's new baby (!!!!) and Becca's new comforter obsession! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: Follain: visit Follain.com/bop to get your clean essentials kit for $22...
Nov 07, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Happy Halloween! This episode, we're discussing our YA book of the month, Children of Bone and Blood! This was our first foray into the action/fantasy segment of YA reads and we LOVED IT. Also in this episode: we're both having a rough week. Becca is obsessed with her pineapple shaped eyeshadow from Tarte and Grace loves her Rihanna lip gloss. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: Care/of: use code BOP to...
Oct 31, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week we're tacking a grab bag of advice topics — we're talking everything from friendship to beauty buys to favorite podcasts. In other news, Becca had a Whole30 fridge fail, and Grace's face is falling off with the change of seasons. Plus, we're both embracing fall coziness and have some candle recs! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast Sponsors: LOLA: use code BOP to get 40% off your first subscription orde...
Oct 24, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This episode we're discussing our adult book of the month, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, by Jo Piazza! We LOVED this book. It's simultaneously such an important book (it's the first fiction book about a woman running for office), but it's also a light, easy read. This book sparked some important conversation (We were nervous to talk about politics here!) Join us next week for advice, and in two weeks for our YA Pick... Children of Bone and Blood! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group ...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this week's advice ep, we're diving deep on two in-depth advice queries. In the first, a listener is struggling with being hated by her boyfriend's friends. Then, we reply to another listener question from someone who is wondering if they should break up with their bestie. But it's not all tough situations! Becca has a work victory, Grace finally got some quality time with her gravity blanket, and we have a new favorite podcast. Plus, we explore the joy that is The Rock's Instagram account. C...
Oct 10, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This episode we're discussing our YA book of the month, Save the Date by Morgan Matson. This is the cute story of a big family, + a wedding where anything and everything can go wrong. Spoiler alert (though you probably already guessed it) Becca loved it, Grace was just meh. This episode made us nostalgic! It gave Becca big family envy and made Grace think about the nice boys she dated in high school. Oh, to be young! Join us next week for advice, and in two weeks for our "adult" pick: Charlotte ...
Oct 03, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're back from our mini hiatus and getting back into the swing of things after a summer of travel. We've got that new school year feeling and are ready to get into some new habits and routines and kick our work lives into high gear! Plus, we have thoughts to share from our trips (Becca to Portugal, Grace to Sweden), so many reading recs, and infinite joyful that gravity blanket season is upon us. Join us on October 3 for our next book club discussing Save the Date by Morgan Matson. Can't get en...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This episode we're discussing our "adult" book of the month, Ghosted by Rosie Walsh. Sarah and Eddie fall in love, and then he bails. But what really happens? Turns out they both have some pretty big secrets. There are a few twists in this one (which we didn't see coming), and it inspired us to talk a little bit about dating in New York (it's a battlefield). We both share our best (worst?) stories of being ghosted. We recorded this episode while on vacation in Morocco. This was one of the best t...
Sep 05, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We're headed to Morocco today, so we have travel on the brain. Not to mention, we both have a serious case of wanderlust, generally. This week, we're answering all your travel questions — from the best apps for flights, our top destinations to travel next, and our packing strategy (or in Becca's case, lack thereof)! In other news, Grace almost couldn't go on this trip because of her passport drama, Becca's work life had a real turnaround (from low to high in one week), and Grace has a new style ...
Aug 29, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This episode we're discussing our YA book of the month (even thought it's not really YA if you ask us), Circe by Madeline Miller. While a knowledge of Greek Mythology is definitely not mandatory to enjoy this book, if you loved mythology in school (we did!) this book will feel like a deeply personal reunion with all your mythology favs. We loved this book!!! We recorded this episode in Grace's parents' living room on Cape Cod. Cape Cod was both of our highs of the week - Grace came for a week an...
Aug 22, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week, we're answering all your NYC questions — whether you live here and need a new spot for a girls night out or you want to plan the best visit ever, we have so many recs! But otherwise, everything sucks... Grace's computer saga continues, Becca has the flu, and we have a few haters. Thank goodness we have some good book recs to get us through! Join us on August 22 for our next book club discussing Circe by Madeline Miller (and to see if Grace can figure out how to pronounce the title!) C...
Aug 15, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This episode we're discussing another "adult" (not YA) book, All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin. She is one of our favorite authors and we both felt the same way. We didn't know if we'd like it, but we LOVED IT!!! Also in this episode: Becca's Mexico City adventure (spoiler: she might move there), Grace's recent streak of bad luck (RIP laptop), our instagram obsessions (@thatlinearttho and @sheisnotlost), and much more. Grace is whipping up DIY beauty concoctions, Becca is taking Spanish lessons...
Aug 08, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Live from our Sayulita, Mexico vacation (complete with ambient jungle noise), our very first guest ep. We welcome BaubleBar alum and current Sephora Senior Editorial Director, Jackie Kropp, to answer all of our beauty questions. She schools us on the holy trinity of skincare ingredients, gives us some tough love on sunscreen (we're not using enough!!), and talks about her own struggle with hormonal acne. Join us on August 8th for our next book club discussing All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin (...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This episode we're discussing Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West, which (so sorry) was actually awful. In this episode, we rip apart this book. We both hated it. (Seriously, so sorry!) But, it's still a good episode. Becca made up a clever new game and we talk about how we started our podcast. But also, Grace's plans to get Becca married off just so that we have a wedding to look forward to, our mutual neon sign obsession, and much much more. Sorry for picking a terrible book but honestly, it is...
Jul 25, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, we're talking all about self care. And it's more than just face masks and baths! Sometimes self care is being your own parent and forcing yourself to do that thing you don't want to do. We're dishing on everything from our perfect self-care-day to self care on a budget to if you should feel guilty about taking time for yourself. Please read this amazing article we referenced on self care! Also Grace references this Yoga Nidra meditation . In addition to everything self-care, we're als...
Jul 18, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode we're discussing A Million Junes by Emily Henry, which is basically a magical and modern version of Romeo & Juliet (without anyone dying). This book was so cute... we both really, really loved it! We are also talking about some major highs and lows, Grace's time on Cape Cod with her family, our current obsessions (both beauty related!), family drama + curses, and lots more. Join us on July 25th for our next book club discussing Listen to Your Heart by Kasie West. In the meantime, do...
Jul 11, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In today's advice episode, we are talking about RUTS! We put the call out for questions on Instagram and were blown away by how many questions we got. We weren't able to answer them all but are tackling a bunch of them today! We also talk about the agony of dating in New York, our obsessions, and our favorites on Instagram (@thisisnewmoney and @designboom) + what we are reading right now. Articles referenced in this episode: Becca's post about burnout (so good!) and Grace's post about a day in t...
Jul 04, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This episode we're discussing Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton, a Talented Mr. Ripley story for the digital age. After killing her best friend, the murderer keeps her victim alive through her social media presence. Looking to avoid spoilers or just not into book eps? Book chat is 12:00 - 33:30. We're also talking about Grace's trip to Asia (and subsequent jetlag — this week's obsession: Ambien!) and Becca's unexpected trip to Florida. Folks, Florida is certainly no Asia, but there is Chil...
Jul 01, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In today's advice episode, we answer a mix of your questions. How to network without being thaaat person, beating procrastination, and each of our approaches to shopping. We also discuss why we are the WORST trip planners ever (let's just say we planned this trip very last minute!), our obsessions (@heidiwynne + @megababe) and everything we're reading right now. Join us on June 27 for our first adult book pick: Social Creature by Tara Isabella Barton. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB g...
Jun 20, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It's our first listener's choice book club! You voted and we're discussing To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, a sweet high school rom com where the protagonist's love life goes from 0 to 60 when all her crushes accidentally receive secret love letters she wrote to them! We're also wondering who is actually reading YA - adults or teens? Then, Grace shares her witch-approved ex-boyfriend healing ritual and we both chat unpopular shopping favorites (Lulu's for Becca, Talbot's for Grace...
Jun 13, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In today's episode we are sharing why we changed our name! But also, advice! We are talking about a bunch of random things this week. We got asked about our self-care routines, how to deal with disappointment, and how to pay down credit cards. We also talk about our obsessions (Becca's hair product obsession + a mascara update), and Grace's love of Clark's Botanicals.. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. In the meantime, loving Bad ...
Jun 06, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This Ep, we're talking about Famous In Love by Rebecca Serle. The book centers around a 17-year old Hollywood newcomer who is cast as the lead in a blockbuster trilogy based off a hit book series. There's drama galore! But we're also talking about our 90's Clinique faves, Becca's upcoming work hiatus, our favorite book fandoms, and what makes a good YA protagonist. Join us in 2 weeks for our next book club around To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join...
May 30, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this advice ep, we're talking all things career. We've gotten a ton of questions around changing career paths and we answer that today (spoiler: We say, go for it!) We also talk about being your own advocate, and the fact that it's totally normal not to know what you want to do. Also, Grace's thoughts on Glossier (+shower gel obsession), and Becca's introverted extrovert struggles. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss Famous in Love ! In the meantime, loving Bad on Paper? Join ...
May 23, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today we're talking about The Royal We , which is one of both of our favorite books. It's not exaacctly YA, but with the Royal Wedding come up, it felt appropriate. Also in this ep, we talk about our highs + lows (Grace is going to Cuba! Becca is in SF), our instagram obsessions (@garyjanetti + @the12ishstyle), the most glamorous shower gel ever and Becca's discontinued mascara. Join us in two weeks for our next book, Famous in Love ! Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing ...
May 16, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this advice ep, we're talking all things friendship. Do you owe your friend a formal friendship breakup? How to keep old friends and make new ones when you're going through a major life change. And, should you talk about your salary with your close friends? (Spoiler, we think yes!) Becca also has some big news about her job and Grace is headed to the Kentucky Derby. Plus, Grace & Becca are taking a big trip (YA on the road anyone?). Links mentioned: Mollie's article on leaving your job . Join...
May 09, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today we're talking about The Thousandth Floor , one of our favorite books (probably because it's giving us MAJOR Gossip Girl vibes). Also in this ep, we chat reader book clubs, reminisce on our own ill-fated IRL book club, gush about the design book that turned Grace into a crazy internet stalker, and realize Becca is the Goldilocks of teen sex in YA books. Looking to avoid spoilers? Book chat is from 13:00 - 38:30. Join us a very special book club on 5/16 to celebrate the royal wedding, we'll ...
May 02, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's Advice Day! Today, Grace & Becca answer a range of your questions - from not comparing yourself to others, to getting over the "shame" of reading bad books, making more time to read, moving to a new city, and more! During the ep, G&B also discuss the fact that they can't stop buying shoes (Becca: M. Gemi; Grace: Loeffler Randall). Meanwhile, Grace has deleted all her dating apps and Becca can't stop following seltzer accounts on Instagram. Join us next week for our next book club to discuss...
Apr 25, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
