We’re back! We survived snomageddon and a conference about tornados and we are back for Episode 121. Of course Katie’s Wifi went out at the end, but she got everything loaded and finished. Whew. Life is crazy right now so find out what is bringing us joy and how what we have been up to these past two weeks. Thanks for understanding and for being our people!

Mandee’s Books

The True True Story of Raja the Gullible by Rabih Alameddine

Katie’s Favorites

Parnassus Books

The Perfect Pair - Nashville Boutique

Lockeland Table

Pancake Pantry

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company - Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. | Southern Artisan Chocolate™

Marshal on Paramount+

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - NBC - boy version of Stumble

Episode 120 is full on Olympic coverage. We are so excited to bring you all of our highs and lows from the games so far. We manage to catch up on other life things to, but we have been watching the Olympics like it is a full time journalistic job. Join the fun and find some friends to share it with.

Mandee’s Favorites

All my Olympic loving friends. 

Pablo Torre Finds Out We Visited Death Row for the Super Bowl. You Can Help Save This Fan's Life.

Traitors

Colette Pants

Episode 119 is full of Olympic stories and updates. Mandee and Katie are living their best Olympic life watching and chatting about all of the amazing feats of athletics that they have been witnessing. Katie introduces us to Maggie the dog and let’s us know how Honey is fairing with a new sister. Mandee gets us all caught up on her sinuses and baseball as we enjoy checking in for this week’s episode.

Olympic Moments/Athletes

Mandee - I love curling

Katie - Finding ways to be proud to be an American

Follow Hannah Norman

Katie’s Favorites

Olipop - strawberry vanilla and creme soda

Greek yogurt with Biscoff

Honey in coffee

Our journey continues this week with Episode 118. We are gearing up for the Olympics and updating you on all of the craziness going on in our lives. ART RETURNS! Much to Honey’s dismay, but Katie is so thankful to have the entire crew back under one roof. Mandee gives us some great favorites and tells us all about the unruly lawyers in her orbit. We have a great time and find ways to laugh at the chaos. Thanks for being our village!

Katie’s Find

Three gluten free flour options - pecan, pumpkin seed, sesame seed

Thestation31072 on all the socials

Olympic Updates

Katie - Brittany Bowe - 37 speed skater 3x Olympian

Lindsey Vonn’s knee

Games Briefing newsletter on the athletic

Jessie Diggins - cross country skier 

Mandee’s Favorites

Pizza! 

https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/01/simple-crispy-pan-pizza/

Owala Water Bottle https://owalalife.com/products/freesip-tumbler?Size=30oz&Color=Rose+Quartz&Material=Stainless+Steel&selectionType=local

Trader Joe’s body butter 

Welcome to Episode 117! We are trying to stay warm and getting excited about all of the sports on the horizon. Get ready for the Olympics next week with our Opening Ceremony dinners and some athlete profiles. There are some great success stories to share! Katie has been catching up on all things TV since her Saturdays are currently free from college football and she shares those in her favorites. And Mandee gives us an update on her week and how her sister in Nashville is faring in the cold. Thanks for being our people!

Olympics Updates

Mandee - Max Naumov

Katie - Erin Jackson - Speedskating - 1st black woman to win an individual gold in a winter Olympics

Opening Ceremonies Food

Mandee - Osso Buco or Milanese Minestrone https://culinaryginger.com/milanese-minestrone-soup/

Katie - Chicken Milanese With Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad Recipe

Greek Yogurt tiramisu - Greek yogurt, Biscoff, coffee

Katie’s Favorites

Long Bright River and PONIE on Peacock

Shrinking and Hijacked are Back on HBO!

Bookish on PBS

Wonder Man on Disney+

Griff’s Coffee Toffee - Griff's Toffee

Welcome to Episode 116! We are changing things up to get ready for the Olympics. Instead of food and books, we are bringing Olympian profiles and other fun news to talk about. Mandee and Katie both share some life updates including being hassled by a lady in a golf cart and a lunch full of lawyers. Mandee has some great favorites for us and we have a ball catching up on other sports news as well.

Olympic Profiles

Katie - Elena Myers Taylor – Bobsled – www.teamusa.com

Mandee - Norwegian ski jumpers packages – Pablo Torre Finds Out Episode

Mandee’s Favorites

Task on HBO

Inn Beauty products

TuckerNuck sample sale

Kombucha

One Battle After Another on HBO

Welcome to Episode 115 friends! We are gearing up for the NFL playoffs, the College Football Final game and the OLYMPICS! We have lots of great stuff planned for the next few weeks as we root for the Americans in the winter Olympics in Milan! Katie gives us an update on her crazy family tree this week. And Mandee is telling us all the good stuff happening in her world. 2026 is starting off strong and we are thankful to share it with all of you!

Mandee’s Books

A Marriage at Sea

Atmosphere

Katie’s Favorites

His/Hers and Run Away on Netflix

Best Medicine on FOX

The Pitt is back!  HBO

Hydro Grip Hydrating Setting Spray | Milk Makeup

Personalized Name Necklace Unique Jewelry Gift, Initial Necklace, Christmas Gift, Gift for Sister Birthday Unforgettable Gift for Daughter - Etsy

AAAAAAAND we’re back! Welcome to Episode 114 and 2026! We are so excited to be back together and getting caught up on Christmas and New Year’s happenings. We are getting really excited about the 2026 Winter Olympics and hope you will watch along with us next month. Katie has some great books for us and Mandee gives us some good new favorites to start us off this year. We are so glad to have so many friends as we move to this new year!

Katie’s Books

The Academy Elin Hilderbrand and Sara Cunningham

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

Mandee’s Favorites

Short sleeved sweaters

Sumo oranges

Lemon trees blooming

Beek - Handcrafted Leather Womens Sandals, Shoes, & Boots

Merry Christmas and welcome to Episode 113! Katie and Mandee get caught up on life before our Christmas break. We get some sports updates on the Braves and the ridiculous bowl game names as well as what has been going on in our lives lately. Mandee gives us a great book to add to our lists and Katie has some fun favorites. Thanks for being a part of our FYP family in 2025!

Mandee’s Book

Buckeye - Patrick Ryan

Katie’s Favorites

Gifts from people who really know you

Therapy

Netflix - Knives Out - Wake Up Dead Man and Jake Kelly

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater in Ivory

Episode 112 is a hoot and half. Katie caused some chaos on a group chat this week and we catch everyone up on all that we have been up to for the last two weeks! We were thrilled that this week’s episode recorded so we could talk all things books, football and fun. Welcome to our crazy world!

Katie’s Book

The Final Girls’ Support Group by Grady Hendrix (Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires)

Mandee’s Favorites

Down Cemetery Road

Maldon Sea Salt

Trader Joe’s chocolate peppermint bread

Perfect Instant Ramen https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016583-perfect-instant-ramen?unlocked_article_code=1.508.2Fdl.kCyh5CAH-0vD&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

Big Boo Cast Gift Guide

Ken Burns Documentaries