House of Maher

Welcome the formidable, the brilliant, the unapologetic Drew and Deison Afualo! Our fourth and fifth Maher sisters today are reigning queens of roasting and lesbian romances. First up: One of our sisters you may know as the woman who built a throne on the rubble of misogyny, armed with an unmistakable laugh and a take-no-prisoners attitude. She’s a TIME100 Creator, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and the first Samoan woman to become a New York Times bestselling author with her book, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve. 

Her sister Deison and partner-in-crime is the cohost of their chart-topping podcast, Two Idiot Girls, and she’s a powerhouse creator all her own. She’s a fierce advocate for queer Pasifika representation, a writer, and a comedian - She's also passionate about lesbian sports romances, which we get into in detail.
You asked for it! Our Book Nook reading list:
Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew Afualo
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Bloom Town by Ally North
Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner
Shifting Gears by Jazz Forrester
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
Try Hard by Jaqueline Ramsden
Brimstone by Callie Hart
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

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It would be crazy to do an episode about romance without an ACTUAL #1 NYT Bestselling romance author: Our fourth Maher sister today is a certified Renaissance woman who is as skilled with a frosting tip as she is with a Friends-to-Lovers trope. She owns three bakeries, and her books have sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. She has a knack for writing stories that make you laugh right before they make you cry. Her latest, Say You'll Remember Me, shot straight to #1, and she’s here to talk about writing romance that feels as real and satisfying as the perfect cupcake. 

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Tune in for a shocking reveal about Alan Bersten & Emma Slater's hard launch. It's true, some of our FAVORITE people are in the house today: They stop by to talk about their DWTS finale prep, their holiday traditions, Alan's alien look, and how Emma feels about possessive fans. It's a warm and fuzzy holiday treat, so come on in!

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We're doing the same thing you're doing this week, fam: Watching Twilight in our sweatpants. #comfortwatch Join us as we get into what we do on Thanksgiving before we walk down memory lane and celebrate the recent theatrical re-release of Twilight and debate whether Edward Cullen is still hot or just creepy (We love you, Robert Pattinson, and we love your Lie Detector test with Jennifer Lawrence). Plus, we get into watching Lord of the Rings for the first time EVER and whether or not those lil' hobbits are into each other or just friends. And it wouldn't be right to discuss all these adaptations without stepping into The Book Nook, so we're talking Alchemised (the published version of Manacled) as well as The Housemaid. Get in your cozies, pile some leftovers on your plate, and tune in!

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Our fourth Maher sister today is a creator, author, and certified best friend to more than 11 million people on the internet. She’s the mastermind behind one of the most legendary viral stories of all time - yes, the one with 100 tacos - and chose to build a thoughtful, intentional creative practice out of it.

She hosts the smash-hit podcast Funny Cuz It’s True and is now a New York Times bestselling author with her debut book, That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You. She’s a powerhouse of vulnerability and humor. Fresh off her book tour, you're gonna love this episode with the incredible Elyse Myers!

Buckle up, it's been a busy week in girl world. First, we debate a wild new skincare line for 3 year olds. Then we dive into Grammy nominations for K-Pop Demon Hunters & Katseye, the much-anticipated Wicked sequel, along with our picks for Sexiest Man Alive. In Book Nook, we celebrate Elyse becoming a NYT Bestselling author(!) and chat through every pick currently on our bookshelves.

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Want to appreciate your body and feel confident at any size? Listen to this!

Our fourth Maher sister today is a cultural force who didn’t just break the mold: she shattered it. She was the first size 16 model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she kicked down the door at Vogue, and she starred on Broadway as Roxie. She’s an author, an entrepreneur, a TV host, and as of this month, the creative force behind a game-changing new collection at JCPenney. She’s a supermodel, a super-mom, and proof that confidence is the best accessory.

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This week, we take you behind the scenes of the day Olivia has been training for every day for months, rain or shine, whether in London or LA: The New York City Marathon. It was her first marathon, but in classic Eldest Daughter fashion, she crushed it. We talk about the thrilling start (with cannon fire!), battling demons, and butt chafing. Is it possible to do a marathon and not make it your whole personality? We also get into whether having a boyfriend is cringe now, our Halloween costumes, and the weirdest thing about attending Heidi Klum's Halloween party.

Then, we're joined by some of our favorite people: Michael and Mieneke Maher, also known as Mom & Dad. Diving into how they raised three confident, empowered young women as well as some amazing stories about how we acted as kids. Don't miss it!

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Our fourth Maher sister today is Jordan Chiles, and she's a certified history-maker. She’s a two-time Olympian who helped bring home gold for Team USA in Paris, plus she has so many NCAA titles and perfect 10s at UCLA we’ve lost count. She’s currently trading the balance beam for the ballroom on our beloved Dancing with the Stars, but she also a New York Times bestselling author, a TIME 2025 Woman of the Year, and a baddie breaking down barriers in mental health and body peace.

We dive deep into the sacrifices she's made to be an Olympian, how her parents raised her, and how she learned to put herself first. We also get into her favorite affirmations, the best and worst food in the Olympic village, and the hardest part of writing a memoir.

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BUCKLE UP, BABY: WE'RE BACK, AND WE BROUGHT BRITTANY BROSKI WITH US. Joining the Maher sisterhood today is the Supreme Leader of Broski Nation: She rules with an iron fist, razor-sharp wit, and a deep knowledge of Wattpad! We dive into everything from Benson Boone to the British Empire, English festivals to sapphic vampire novels, and getting permanently banned from Uber. We also play several rounds of a playground classic with a twist: You won't want to miss High Stakes Rock Paper Scissors.

Brittany Broski has built a full-blown media empire between the chart-topping podcast The Broski Report and her medieval interview show, Royal Court, where Ilona has been a subject. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @brittany_broski for more.

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Today is the day to subscribe to our YouTube channel: After this week's amazing episode, we're heading to the World Cup in England and we're taking you with us — You won't find us on Apple or Spotify for the next few weeks, so be sure to follow along on YouTube in the meantime!

Sisters, we have the one and only women's education activist and Nobel peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai on the show this week, and we want you to meet the woman behind the story you know. Malala is one of three siblings (guess who's the most competitive?). She is a massive women's sports fan who showed up to one of Ilona's matches. She's a woman who fell head over heels for her husband Asser (who drew her to sports!). We want to introduce you to a side of Malala you don't know - not just Malala the Nobel Peace Prize winner, but Malala who has pet peeves, Malala who runs on the treadmill to Beyoncé, and Malala who has a proclivity for stealing hotel pens. We can't wait for you to hear this one.

It's also Ilona's BIRTHDAY! We get into Saturn returns, Mercury retrograde, and we discuss the new app that's got all the weirdos in a huff. Tune in and subscribe on YouTube!

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