It's the last 'Just Us' episode with Grace, and we're reflecting on our podcast memories throughout the years! We talk about Grace's highs and lows of doing the podcast, what she's learned about herself through the pod, and her advice for Olivia for taking over the pod! We also look back on our first few episodes, talk about the book we wish we recorded a book club about, and the obsessions she wants to double down on.

Books Grace thinks are book club worthy!

I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley

Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

Obsessions

Grace: Brent Neale Snail Necklace

Becca: ASOS DESIGN crew neck sweater in rib with fluffy yarn

What we read this week!

Grace:

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Violeta by Isabel Allende

Dress Code by Veronique Hyland

Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead (out Aug 16!)

Taste by Stanley Tucci

Becca:

The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

March Book Club Pick: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

April Book Club Pick: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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This week, we're getting to know Becca's new cohost (starting April 6) Olivia Muenter!

We talk to Olivia about her background, her initial thoughts when Becca approached her to be a co-host, what she's most excited and nervous about joining the podcast, and topics she wants to discuss on the pod.

We also discuss more book-ish things like Olivia's novel-writing process, her reading tastes, her dream reading setup, and what books she can read over and over again.

Listen to our previous episode with Olivia here!

Olivia's favorite thrillers

In my Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead

I'll Be You by Janelle Brown

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

People Like Her Ellery Lloyd

The Club by Ellery Lloyd

Obsessions

Grace: Billy Wilder Movies

Olivia: These Amazon Heels

What we read this week!

Grace:

Violeta by Isabel Allende

Liking Myself Back: An Influencer's Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance by Jacey Duprie

Olga Dies Dreaming Xochitl Gonzalez

Becca:

The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

The Club by Ellery Lloyd

Olivia:

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

One Night On The Island by Josie Silver

March Book Club Pick: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

April Book Club Pick: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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This week, we're doing a Q&A! We answer your questions about our favorite (and least favorite) Book Club Picks, future projects we're excited about, getting motivated, how to get through a bad mood, what we're watching right now, and more!

Our favorite podcasts hosted by two best friends

A Thing or Two

Happier in Hollywood

Girls Gotta Eat

What we're watching right now

The Dropout

Oscar Best Picture Nominees

AFI 100 List

Discovery of Witches

Euphoria

Bel-Air

Bridgerton Season 2 (out March 25)

Julia (out March 31)

Marry Me

Our favorite book club picks

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Open Book by Jessica Simpson

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

What we read this week

Grace:

A Very Nice Girl by Imogen Crimp

Violeta by Isabel Allende

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Becca:

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

The Christie Affair by Nina De Gramont

March Book Club Pick: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Obsessions

Grace: WHO WE ARE: A Chronicle of Racism in America with Jeffery Robinson

Becca: Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Bronze

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This week, we got the chance to chat with Kate Spencer, co-host of Forever35 and author of the memoir The Dead Moms Club. We talk about her first novel In a New York Minute (which is a Grace approved romance BTW!) discuss her writing process, and she shares her advice for aspiring writers.

We discuss how she got to where she is today, her desert island beauty picks, the books she's loving right now, and of course, Wordle.

You can find Kate at @katespencer on Instagram, @katespencerwrites on Tik Tok, and @forever35podcast and preorder In a New York Minute! Listen to Forever35 podcast

Kate's Favorite Reads

RAFE: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon

The Pisces: A Novel by Melissa Broder

As well as the authors Christina Lauren, Jasmine Guillory, Talia Hibbert, and Julie Anne Long!

Kate's desert island products

Klur Gentle Matter Cleanser

Jan Marini Bioclear Face Lotion

Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream

Jane Iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Nars Lipstick in Heat Wave

Kate's Obsessions

Her Air Fryer

Jenny Kayne Montecito Candle ( which is sold out, but Grace thinks Anecdote's Self Care Candle would be a similar vibe)

Kate's Favorite Forever 35 Episodes

Thriving, Surviving, and Nail Biting with Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh

Current Product Obsessions with Samantha Irby

The InstaPot of Skincare with Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak

Our Obsessions

Grace: Rose Inc. Skin Enhance Luminous Skin Tint (shade 5)

Becca: R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray

What we read this week!

Grace:

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

She Regrets Nothing by Andrea Dunlop

Listening - The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Becca:

The Christie Affair by Nina De Gramont

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

This Month's Book Club Pick: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

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This week, it's finally time to talk about Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner! Grace loved this book, but Becca was… just meh! We discuss our differing opinions on the book, our mid-book theories, what we thought about the ending, and what kinds of thrillers we reach for.

We also talk about Bone, Marry, Bury finally being out, Grace's upcoming trips, and more!

Obsessions:

Grace: Tory Burch Resort + Swimsuits

Becca: Inventing Anna

What we read this week:

Becca:

The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith (Out March 1!)

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Grace:

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

This Month's Book Club Pick:

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

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We can't believe we haven't done this episode before, but today we're sharing our favorite Amazon finds! To get a full list of our favorites, check out the show notes below or click this link!

We also talk about our IRL reunion in NYC, Becca's bad mail day, and Grace breaking her Wordle streak.

Our home finds

Becca: Lazy susans (for spices, for fridge), Metal reusable straws, Chateau Spill wine spray

Grace: Onion Chopper, Marble Ice Cream Bowls, Cabana Stripe Beach Towels

Clothing/Beauty finds

Grace: Murder Robe, Long Fleece Tunic, Moroccanoil Body Spray, Ice Roller, Face Roller

Becca: Mighty patch pimple patches, Commando faux leather leggings

Kids Finds

Becca: Bear zip-up fleece, Wood truck set

Grace: Unicorn Ponycycle, Loose Stickers, Colors of the world skin tones crayon set

Food Finds

Grace: Red Clay Everything Salts, Ken's Salad Dressing, Olive Brine Mix for dirty martinis

Becca: Luxardo gourmet cherries, The Pepper Plant hot sauce, Torres truffle potato chips, Tutto Calabria hot pepper spread

Misc Finds

Becca: Zeyar highlighters, Shower steam spray - eucalyptus, Ring light

Grace: Foot Massager, Beeswax Wraps, Callous Grater

Obsessions

Grace: We Dream in Colour Earrings

Becca: Dyson Airwrap

Instagram Obsessions

Becca: @unwiltedflowers

Grace: @thegreenvase

What we read this week!

Becca: Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens

Grace: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (In audiobook form narrated by Tom Hanks!)

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February's Book Club Pick:

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner

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So today we have some bittersweet news. In this episode, we talk about this big news, the future of the podcast, and our podcast highs from the last 4 years.

'Just Us' Episodes we loved

Always Ask For More Money – Negotiating Your Salary, Getting A Promotion, and Setting Freelance Rates

How We Read So Much + Hidden Gem Books (With Listener Recs!)

FMK: Quarantine Edition

Favorite Snacks, Chores That Give Us A Rush, and The Brighter Side of Quarantine.

Listener Q&A: Big Life Decisions, Career Moves, Daily Routines, + More!

Favorite Guest Episodes

Bad on Politics #6: Stacey Abrams on Voting Rights

An Interview with Elizabeth Gilbert

Investing 101: Sallie Krawcheck on the gender wealth gap

Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo on work wifing, closing their business, and the decision whether to have kid

Cindy Crawford shares her supermodel secrets + takes us inside the modeling biz!

Ep. 53: Ashley & Rayna from Girls Gotta Eat Talk Dating, Finding Friends on Instagram, & Creating a Life You Love.

Ep 38: Jared Freid on Dating, "Everyone is someone's foot"

Ep 34: the Amazing Katie Sturino + a Talk on Body Positivity.

Ep. 47: Alyssa Mastromonaco - the Obamas, the Importance of Lists, and Staying Calm Under Pressure.

Obsessions

Becca's 2022 Playlist

The Marie Cardigan from Shopslivia.com

What we read this week!

Becca: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Grace: Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier, Castles In Their Bones by Laura Sebastian

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February's Book Club Pick: Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner

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It's time for our first guest of 2022! This week we're speaking with Lindsay Silberman, blogger, and founder of Hotel Lobby Candle.

We talk about her career path, when she got into blogging, how she started Hotel Lobby Candle, what it takes to even create a scent, her favorite travel destinations, and more!

We also talk about reading nonfiction in the morning and dealing with injuries.

You can find Lindsay at @lindsaysilb on Instagram, lindsaysilberman.com, and check out Hotel Lobby Candles at hotellobbycandle.com

Lindsay's Desert Island Beauty Picks

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat & UV Protective Primer

Batiste Dry Shampoo

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads

Gucci Poudre De Beauté Éclat Soleil Bronzing Powder

What is on Lindsay's Nightstand

Hotel Lobby Paris Nuit Candle

TriPollar STOP Vx

Obsessions

Becca - Olive and June Super Glossy Top Coat

Grace - American Crime Story - Impeachment

Instagram Obsessions

Becca - @getyourbookoninsta

What we read this week!

Grace:

The Maid by Nita Prose

Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier

Becca:

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Susman (out 4/12)

On A Night Like This by Lindsey Kelk

I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home by Jami Attenberg

February Book Club Pick: Greenwich Park by Katharine Faulkner

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This week our Book Club is BACK and we're discussing Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult. This book deals with Covid-19, which you may or may not have the emotional capacity to read about right now. We totally understand if you could not join us for this book club.

Wish You Were Here follows Diana, a type-a art specialist who has her entire life planned out. She has been planning her dream trip to the Galapagos with her surgeon boyfriend. In March 2020, on the eve of their trip, New York City is bracing for the arrival of coronavirus. Her boyfriend can't take off work but encourages Diana to go alone. Except, when she gets there, she finds out that the island is closing for a 2-week quarantine. Diana makes an impulsive decision to stay, and her time on the island has her reevaluating her whole life back in New York.

Also discussed:

Jodi Picoult on First Draft With Sarah Enni

Obsessions

Grace: The Nori Press

Becca: Zeyar Pastel Highlighters

Instagram Obsessions

Grace: @cyrus.library

What we read this week!

Grace:

The Christie Affair by Nina De Gramont (Out February 1st!)

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

The Maid by Nita Prose

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

Outline by Rachel Cusk

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Becca:

Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

February Book Club Pick

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner

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Now that we've caught up from our winter break, it's time to think about one of our favorite topics: goals! We reflect on how we did with our 2021 goals, talk about how we feel going into 2022, and break down the professional and personal goals we want to achieve this year.

We also talk about Becca's homemade buffalo chicken wrap, Grace's outdoorsy weekend in L.A., and more!

What we read/listen to when thinking of our goals!

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Happier in Hollywood

Obsessions

Grace:

Black American Portraits at LACMA

88 acres seed butter

Becca:

A Discovery of Witches, Euphoria, Bel Air, Wordle

Instagram Obsessions

@dailyrothko

What we read this week!

Becca:

Crave by Tracy Wolff

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (again!)

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

Grace:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Outline by Rachel Cusk

Our January Bookclub pick

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

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Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!

Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit Grace's blog, The Stripe. New posts daily!

Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.