By Chance / By Choice

By Lauren and Sarah Cocroft

Sisters by chance, friends by choice! Well, Lauren and Sarah Cocroft are sisters by chance, podcasters by choice. Every week they interview fellow sisters about childhood stories, frustrations, cliche... more

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How many episodes does By Chance / By Choice have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

By Chance / By Choice episodes:

September 04, 2026 39. Baldies by Choice with the Mann Sisters
Sarah is alone because Lauren is trapped in her room with Strep throat!
Before that, thankfully, we were joined by the Mann sisters (twins again!) Listeners, should we play a game where you take a shot every time we have twins on? They share the joys of dating bald men, getting puked on at a concert, and hiding drinking from your parents. We were all good at hiding it (don’t ask our parents)!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Guests: Annabeth and Holly Mann
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
Annabeth on IG @theonlyannabeth
Holly on IG @shesthemannn_
...more
47min
August 28, 2026 38. Eat Ass Everyday by Chance
The leaves are changing, the summer is ending, and the school year is starting up again. Whoops! Sorry, we meant there’s a biblical downpour! It’s still August, and we’ve been out of school for years...
Lauren and Sarah are sharing some wisdom, talking resets, and creating motivational sayings. So grab your backpack and headphones for another episode!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
41min
August 21, 2026 37. Seafood Boil by Choice with the Halliday Sisters
After a 2 week hiatus, we’re back!! Lauren and Sarah catch up on life, discuss the Marooned experience, and give some fan shoutouts.
They’re then joined by the Halliday twins, Parker and Riley, to discuss playing pranks on your sister (playing dead?), the sources of our creative processes, and the story of Parker professional pimple popper. Finally, they share what it’s like to work on a short film together, live together, and be creative together — we know what that’s like!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Guests: Parker and Riley Halliday
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
Halliday Twins on IG @the.halliday.twins
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58min
July 31, 2026 36. Bag of Trash by Choice with the Kemph Sisters
Lauren and Sarah quote every line in Charlie the Unicorn and talk about viral videos that shaped their childhood.
They’re then joined by the Kemph sisters, Delia and Emory, to talk more about theater, the way relationships change, and being each other’s duet partner. We learn the rules to the trash bag game before a harmonious conclusion.
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Guests: Delia and Emory Kemph
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
Delia on IG @delia.kemph
Emory on IG @photographicemory
...more
56min
July 24, 2026 35. 2 Girls by Chance
Join the girls in raising a glass of some comforting, hot... sausage?
Lauren and Sarah start by discussing a disturbing video that highlights the generational differences between the girls, some hot takes about tattoos, and a PowerPoint night gone wrong.
You're in for a sweet treat this episode! Whether you have a sweet tooth for cookies or a savory tooth for sausage, everyone is sure to be satisfied!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
38min
July 11, 2026 34. Bombshell by Chance
A hot new episode has entered the podcast!
The reality is we’re talking reality shows this week! From Are You The One to Naked and Afraid, we’re diving into the gameplay and gossip of each show. Lauren and Sarah also share the greatest overheard conversation ever, a severe allergic reaction with some peak (pun intended) timing, and the magic of fireworks.
Lastly, at this point, La Croix should sponsor us!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
49min
July 10, 2026 34. Bombshell by Chance
A hot new episode has entered the podcast!
The reality is we’re talking reality shows this week! From Are You The One to Naked and Afraid, we’re diving into the gameplay and gossip of each show. Lauren and Sarah also share the greatest overheard conversation ever, a severe allergic reaction with some peak (pun intended) timing, and the magic of fireworks.
Lastly, at this point, La Croix should sponsor us!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
55min
July 03, 2026 33. Marlboro Lights by Chance
It’s our party (podcast), and we’ll cry if we want to! Happy birthday to Lauren and Sarah as they dive into one of the most stressful weeks of their lives, leading up to their early* 20s. Just when you think it’s over, another hit comes, but they take it on together. They share advice and opinions on dealing with the birthday blues and taking on another year!
* Disclaimer: hosts are actually in their mid to late 20s
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
51min
June 20, 2026 32. Dirty Soda by Chance with Greg Cocroft
We’re back in the Golden State and hanging with the famous Greg! Greg and the girls are catching up and talking about their week before offering a little advice about traveling home. So let’s cheers a nice big dirty soda to a week in our hometown!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
48min
June 05, 2026 31. Straight by Chance
It’s June! Which means Pride, our birthday, and maybe a secret 3rd thing (or not)! Lauren and Sarah read their very first fan email and offer some advice, if you can call it that...

Then we’re sharing stories about pride. The good, the bad, and the ugly. We also try a TikTok trend audibly, convince you to watch our new obsession, Widow’s Bay, and remind you that “it’s okay to be straight”!
Hosts: Lauren and Sarah Cocroft
Cover Art by Xavier Maurice
Theme Music by Evan Panzer
Follow Us!
Podcast on IG and TikTok @bychancebychoicepod
Lauren on IG @you.go.glen.loco
Sarah on IG @sarah.cocroft
...more
46min

FAQs about By Chance / By Choice:

How many episodes does By Chance / By Choice have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.