This week, we're chatting with our friend and standup comedian, Casey Basham! We talk about how we met, how she got into standup comedy, and how she adjusted to doing comedy in the pandemic! We also dive into her comedy about fertility, how people have received it, how it has become a cathartic outlet for her, and her special INCONCEIVABLE filming on October 26! We also talk about Grace's Vienna trip, Becca's sweater-knitting project, and everything we've been reading the past week! Follow Casey...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 194
After our episode with Anne Helen Petersen about burnout, we realized that we also have a lot to say on the subject and wanted to do a follow-up episode about our own experiences with burnout. If you haven't listened to our episode with Anne Helen Petersen, you can listen here . We talk about our experiences with burnout both professionally and personally, burnout guilt,and some recent realizations about "having it all". We also talk about our personal tips to improve burnout, what we do to chec...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 193
It's finally time for The Magic of Found Objects Book Club! This Book felt totally different than others we've read recently and we're so excited to talk about it! The story follows Phronsie, who was conceived at Woodstock by a free-spirited hippie mother and a practical farmer father. All her life she's been torn between the two. After trying her hand at the NYC dating scene, her childhood best friend proposes that they give up on romance and marry each other. After Phronsie agrees, she meets s...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 192
This week, we got the chance to talk with Anne Helen Petersen, writer of the newsletter Culture Study , and author of Can't Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation . We talk about how she got to where she is today, her personal definition of burnout, why millennials are more afflicted with burnout than other generations, how the pandemic sparked a new form of burnout, how social media impacts burnout, and so much more! She also shares her advice on how to tell if you're burning out a...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 191
This week we're answering all your questions! We cover some quick things like apartment decor wins (and regrets), what to ask for when you get a facial, dream vacation destinations, and new book releases we're excited about… and also discuss tackle more serious stuff like how we stay sane and happy when times are hard, how to leave a job you hate, financial security, staying organized, our favorite newsletters and more! We also dive into meatier questions like how to get over imposter syndrome a...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 190
This week, we chat with Aishwarya Iyer, founder of Brightland. We talk about what motivated her to start an olive oil company, her tips for finding high-quality cooking oils, and a new Brightland launch coming this fall! She also shares her advice for those starting their own brand and her tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome. We also talk about Becca's need for a beach day, Grace's salad with potatoes, and RomComPods making it to the Sunday Arts section of the New York Times! Follow Aishwa...
Sep 08, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 189
This week, we looked back on our 2021 Resolutions Episode to check in about how the goals we've achieved, and what goals we've decided to save for later! Grace talks about how she's taking the time to dive into her personal interests and investing in lasting partnerships at work, while Becca shares her RomComPods wins and how she's keeping up with her skincare routine. We also talk about future goals we're hoping to manifest! We also talk about our highs and lows, Grace's documentary binge over ...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 188
This week, we finally get to talk about our August Book Club Pick, Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé ! This psychological thriller is the best YA book we've read this year and will definitely keep you guessing (and reading!). Ace of Spades follows two senior students at an elite prep school, Devon and Chiamaka, who are getting targeted as the subject of anonymous text blasts to the whole school revealing their dark secrets. If you have not read this book yet, we highly recommend you read it...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 187
This week's episode is all about lifelong learning! While we're not going back to school ourselves, we talk about how we try to incorporate learning into our lives through the excitement of a new hobby, online classes, and non-fiction reading and listening. We also chat about our alternate life college majors, all of Becca's hobby love affairs, and Grace's tendency to fall down an information rabbit hole. We also hear from YOU about what you do to be lifelong learners! We hear from listeners blo...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 186
This week we're speaking with Nell Diamond, Founder & CEO of Hill House Home, and the brain behind the much-beloved Nap Dress! We talk about her life before founding Hill House, why she thinks the Nap Dress has such a huge fandom, and some exciting Nap Dress developments on the horizon! We also talk about our highs and lows of the week, Grace's trip to NYC, and Becca's questionable candy habits. What We're Reading: While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison Ins...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 185
We're baaaack! This week we're catching up on what we've been up to during our summer hiatus! We also break down everything we've been reading and watching, our Instagram faves, our new obsessions, and more! P.S. would you read Becca's magical startup celebrity love story novel featuring magical unsupervised teens? Let us know! What We're Reading: Olive by Emma Gannon While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker Imposter Syndrome by Kathy Wang The Maidens by A...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 184
This week on the podcast we're talking all things People We Meet on Vacation with the author, Emily Henry! For such a light, fun read the conversation gets quite serious. We talk about that feeling of discontent some thirty-somethings experience when they achieve their goals, her writing process, how real-life vacations inspired scenes in the book, and her favorite (and least favorite) romance tropes. We also talk about Amazon Prime Day Finds! Don't forget: We are taking the month of July off bu...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 183
This week on the podcast we're chatting with one of our favorite authors, Elin Hilderbrand! We talk about the origin story of her first book, how she found her way to Nantucket, what book was the hardest to write, and how she feels about being called the "queen of beach reads." We also talk about our really great weeks, Becca's pilot scriptwriting process, and our excitement for the Summer 2021 TV Lineup! Find Elin Hilderbrand on Instagram at @elinhilderbrand Obsessions: Starstruck on HBO Max Ha...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 182
It's been a minute since we've done a shopping episode so today we wanted to give you a big shopping update. This week's episode is all about the clothes, skincare, beauty products (and more!) we've been buying lately. We also catch up on life, reading, and a recent TV fave. Where we've been shopping Fashion Farm Rio Hill House Home Nap Dresses La Ligne Castaner Espadrilles Madewell shorts Mister Zimi Gorman Tanya Taylor Swimsuits Bleu Rod Beattie One Piece Lulu's Sandals Skincare Beauty Pie ( U...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 181
This week is all about career changes! We talk about our career paths and answer your questions including: How do you know it's time to change careers? How do you adjust to working from home? How can I make the shift from one industry to another? We also cover our impromptu Charleston reunion and how we're pushing through the urge to doze off as our calendars fill up! Career Aptitude Tests + Resources The Princeton Review Career Quiz 123test Career Test 16 Personalities test The Everygirl Career...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Today we are joined by our dear friend Katie Sturino, body acceptance advocate and founder of Megababe Beauty. This episode is basically a three-way phone conversation among friends but the big thing is that we talk about her amazing new book, Body Talk , and her journey towards body acceptance. We also use this time to catch up with Katie, covering her summer travel plans, new Megababe launches, what brands we want to see extend their size range, and the surprising struggle of creating Instagra...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 179
This month we read The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, one of both of our favorite authors. We were already HUGE Laura Dave fans (she's also the author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine), and we were so excited to see her branch into totally new territory with a thriller! In the book, Hannah Hall's husband, Owen, disappears after only one year of marriage, leaving behind a note that reads: "Protect Her." Her is Owen's teen daughter Bailey. Hannah and Bailey work together to unravel...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Whenever either one of us do a Q&A we get asked about working with an interior designer, so today we wanted to invite our friends (and interior designers!) Erin Gates & Emma Beryl to chat. Emma and Erin demystify the entire process of working with a designer (yes, even pricing!). They also share their experiences working with us, their favorite places to find great deals on decor items, and their thoughts on where to splurge and where to save. We also talk about ways to decorate a rental...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Last week we reflected back on quarantine and the positive things that came from it. Now that we are both fully vaccinated we thought it would be fun to look forward. This week, we are looking toward the future and thinking about life post-pandemic. We (unsurprisingly) are excited about travel and actually getting dressed again. Although we have very different ideas of what getting dressed looks like these days, we are still both excited to refresh our wardrobes and share our favorite purchases ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Today's episode is a real grab bag! We start out with a topic close to Grace's heart: snacks. We compare our snacking habits, our favorite snacks, and more. We also touch on our favorite chores (and our least favorites too!). You have probably never met two people who feel so strongly about doing laundry. And as we get closer to the end of quarantine and life going back to (almost?) normal, we also reflect on some bright sides of quarantine and what we are looking forward to now that we'll both ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Today is Book Club, and this month we read Delicious! By Ruth Reichl . The book tells the story of Billie Breslin, who learns at a young age she has an impeccable palate. Years later she drops out of college and moves from California to NYC to work for Delicious!, the country's most prominent food magazine. Her life changes drastically as she forms new relationships with colleagues at the magazine, chefs, and shop owners. When Delicious! is unexpectedly shut down, Billie is kept on board to hono...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 174
In today's episode we are joined by Francesco Clark, the founder of the clean beauty brand Clark's Botanicals. Francesco shares the origin story of Clark's Botanicals: When he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury, he found himself paralyzed. One unexpected side effect of his paralysis was that his body could no longer sweat… and as a result, his skin changed dramatically. Together with his father (a doctor trained in homeopathy), they created Clark's Botanicals. Francesco explains the chemi...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Grace has made it safe and sound to Charleston and we were due for catch up! We put a call out in the Facebook group for questions, and we tackle them all in today's episode. We share our favorite book podcasts, how we choose what to read next, how we manage our day, and give advice to a listener on a big life decision. We also answer questions about if job hunting is all who you know, how to make friends in a pandemic (or in a new city), managing zoom fatigue, and the age-old question: is NYC w...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Today's episode was the last one we recorded together while Grace was living in Brooklyn! As we embark on a new (remote) era of the podcast we thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane and talk about all of our childhood favorite things. As two weird kids (and now, weird adults), there were a lot of fun and silly memories to share. We share the things that we collected, the foods we coveted (and our strange bagged lunches), our love for the mall and our favorite childhood books. Be...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 171
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Our March Book Club pick is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The book follows 35-year-old Nora Seed, who is full of regrets over how she lived her life. In between life and death she is given the chance to explore how alternate lives would have played out had she made different choices thanks to the magic of The Midnight Library. We also share our own regrets and wrong turns that ultimately led us to where we are today....
Mar 31, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Between Grace's upcoming move to Charleston and Becca's immersion in RomComPods Season 3 production, we realized we haven't had much time to catch up! So this week is a little off the rails grab-bag episode where we embrace all of our most unpopular opinions on popular things, and the other way around. It's always fun to unearth more things that we don't know about each other. This includes but is definitely not limited to our trash people tendencies, lowbrow loves, overrated beauty products... ...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Home chef and New York Times bestselling author Julia Turshen joins us to talk about her journey to writing cookbooks, her relationship with her body, and her personal, new cookbook Simply Julia . We also hear the adorable story of how she met her wife, Grace (a true Internet meet-cute!) and discuss her inclusive food database, Equity at the Table. More Julia: Simply Julia - Cookbook juliaturshen.com @turshen on instagram Equity at the Table Julia Rec: Maintenance Phase Podcast Instagram: @opalv...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 168
It has been a year in pandemic purgatory and if you are like us (which we assume you are, because you're here!) then you might be running out of ways to entertain yourself at home. We have both been recently watching and listening to a lot of great content and thought we would share a roundup of our favorite movies, tv shows, podcasts and more. Consider this your to-watch list! Join us in the Facebook group and give us your recs! Movie Recs: Minari Promising Young Woman Nomadland Fake Famous The...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Today we spoke with Frances Cha, the author of our February book club pick - If I Had Your Face . Frances is a NYC-based author who splits her time between the US and Seoul. She shares her experiences researching plastic surgery, room salons, and mental health for the book. We discuss the way she developed her characters to each embody a different theme of Korean culture, the journey to finally releasing the book during the pandemic, and what she's working on now! More Frances Cha: @franceschawr...
Feb 25, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 165
For this month's book club we read If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha. Just 30 pages into this book, we both knew it had to be our book club pick. Neither of us haven read anything like it before and there is so much to talk about. The story revolves around 4 women who all live in the same apartment building in contemporary Seoul, South Korea. The book explores impossible beauty standards and strict social hierarchies, fangirling over K-POP bands, jealousy, relationships, sex work and room salons...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 164
