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Kathryn calls out Kate’s obsession with numbers, and the pair discuss the ramifications  our number, data-driven society might be having on all of us. Plus, a few witty reader emails and our rabbit hole segment: THE MULTIVERSE! (Warning: You don’t want to run into Kathryn there.)

Kathryn and Kate share the most important books they've ever read -- broken down, of course, by a categorization that Kate has ruthlessly implemented. Then the pair, who are about to travel to Russia for World Cup 2018, deconstruct a list of "travel rules" that Kate claims she lives by. Kathryn calls out Kate's b.s. Lastly, an emotional snippet from Kate's mom, in honor of Pride Month.

Misty Copeland, the first African American Female Principle Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, joins Free Cookies. She shatters the archaic ideals of what ballet should look like, talks about the mental and physical struggles of being an elite performer, and shares the ultimate secret: is ballet really like Black Swan?! Kathryn and Kate tackle a few revealing questions from the Proust Questionnaire and finish up with Kate reading some pretty epic pages from Kathryn’s childhood diary.

Kathryn blends her love of mythology with Kate’s love of lists to produce the ultimate Mythological Monsters Quiz. Then, in keeping with Pride month, the pair tackles an issue that hits very close to home. Finally, K + K welcome a dear friend, Ash Cebulka, a life coach who drops wisdom on “core values.”
 

Season Two premiere! Platinum recording artist Rachel Platten beat-boxes as Kathryn sings a cookie-related ditty. The "Fight Song" star then opens up about expectations, how success affects art, and what kept her up at night before a TODAY SHOW appearance. Also -- what do S'mores, lobster and denim all have in common? Kate and Kathryn break it down for you!  

Kathryn and Kate get you hyped for Season 2, which includes conversations with Misty Copeland, Rachel Platten, Esther Perel, Kira Stokes and...Kate's mom!  Plus, the pair have had a cookie-related revelation.

Surprise! It's a bonus episode - who says no to Sue Bird? First, K&K grapple over who's responsible for a recent failed idiom (things escalate quickly). Then, WNBA superstar Sue Bird joins to discuss why people tear down women's sports, how stopping comparisons to the NBA might help, and her power couple status with USWNT star Megan Rapinoe.

K&K head to Mexico, but not before a hopeful sit-down with Jamie Tworkowski on the importance of honesty and asking for help. Kathryn then interviews Kate on her upcoming book, "What Made Maddy Run," discussing suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Finally, a thank you to Cookie Monsters for an incredible first season.

K&K talk NFL franchise tags and share times when they took a chance on themselves. Then mind-body fitness founder of "The Class by Taryn Toomey" brings her no BS approach to wellness and crushing your inner critic. Finally, K&K share something that may be better than lattes.

K&K talk NBA free agency. Then, things get naked as they go sans guest to answer Cookie Monster (read: listener) emails while tackling gender and sexuality stereotypes.