Embrace the Basic

Raise your hydroflasks and toast to the retailer that has become a staple in so many millennial self care routines- the one and only, TARGET. Just like Target, this episode has a lil bit of everything. Little Debbie Christmas Cakes, Danielle’s newly found passion for an obscure Norwegian teen drama, and Kate recounts one of her more embarrassing visits to the Apple store, which leads us down one HELL of a tangent. Grab yourselves a drink for this one...it’s a doozy.

It’s Turkey Day Babes and there’s a lot to be thankful for, despite this horrendous dumpster fire of a year! Cardi B released WAP, y’all got your little tushies out and voted, Danielle discovered witchcraft. What better a way to celebrate than listen to us run our dumb mouths about the parade, why we’d fuck mashed potatoes, and what emma really thought about the live action CATS! movie.

Can we steal you a sec? Cause it’s time for a journey babes- the best kind of journey one can take while maintaining social distance and Covid safety protocols, that is. That’s right, we’re talking about the vicarious journey to find love, courtesy of the infamous Bachelor Franchise. This week's episode has it all, romance, drama, what we imagine Daddy Chris Chris Harrison does in his trailer between takes. We discuss fan favorites, the contestants you love to hate, Colton’s infamous fence jump (big yikes), and Dale Moss’s checkered past as a Party City costume model.

Hey ghoul heyyyyy- things are getting veeeeery spooky over on the pod this week. The three of us are are all dressed up with no where to go, and talking all things Halloween-from our proudest costume moments, to the legend of Mothman (spoiler alert: it’s his ass that won’t quit). Perfect listening for while you’re eating that discounted bag of day after Halloween candy, if we do say so ourselves.

Spooky Szn? More like Basic Bitch Season, and babes, on a scale of one to flannel scarf in a pumpkin patch, we’re basically a color coordinated sweater weather selfie. This week we really surprised ourselves and stayed mostly on topic! Apple picking, pumpkin patches, bonfires, scary movie nights where you accidentally call the police...we’ve got it all! But don’t worry, you’ll still learn with of us is fully plotting out a meet cute in a lumberyard, and join us down the winding road that is our newest segment “will you accept this recap?” where we share our reactions and commentary on the latest bachelorette episode, cause we got OPINIONS.

It’s fall y’all and we’re kicking things off right with the seasonal debut of the pumpkin spice latte, or as its affectionately known among the “basic” community, the PSL. Not only will you get a history lesson you didn’t know you wanted, but we’ll also discuss the impact said beverage has had on pop culture and of course the stigma that surrounds it. And it won’t end there, cause you KNOW we love a good tangent- we delve into body positivity in the amphibian community and discuss: have you ever seen your dad cry? As always, it’s a ride (with several pit stops) so buckle up, cozy up, and girl, make it a venti.

“What’s this!? A bonus minisode, babes?? We’re back and we missed you- let’s catch up!”

hi babes!! we’re back this week talking about the basic bitch’s holy trinity: TJ MAXX, Marshalls, and Homegoods. In this episode we’re recalling everything from our favorite purchases the biggest deals we snagged! you will also get some serious insight into our psyche as we touch upon few more fun details about the three of us such as: which queer eye specialist we are, which American Girl Doll was like, a low key ungrateful bitch, and which Disney Pixar Character contributed the most to Emma’s sexual awakening. So go ahead and light up those sand and silk candles, crack an icy ‘Claw and reminisce on simpler times with us, you gd MAXXINISTA you!

Babes: here’s the episode we need now more than ever. We’re talking about perhaps America’s first and most lovable basic babe. That’s right, Legally Blonde. From the bend and snap to the snap cup and all things in between, we sing the praises of the feminist icon that is Elle Woods. Favorite film moments, outfits, songs from the musical that get stuck in all of our heads, join us on this stroll down memory lane with us as we fan girl over the this incredible film. Is this going to be Superfun or what!?

hi babes! Time to put down animal crossing and grab yourself another slice of banana bread-because the three of us finally figured out how to ZOOM. This week, from the safety of our own homes we confess our most basic moments of self isolation and try to make sense of Quarantine Trends including: how the hell Tik Tok works, why y’all can’t stop making bread, and sharing what we’re wearing (or not wearing) day in and day out. Danielle gets HEATED about Starwars and the ethics of space, Emma tries to pinpoint the moment she realized her own mortality as a child, and Kate pours herself yet another glass of rosé. We cover it all in this week's episode of Embrace the Basic!