Before there were strong opinions, hot takes, and Our Biased Opinion segments… there was this episode. 

While Katie and Meko take a little Christmas break, we’re rewinding to our very first episode. The one that started it all. 

Katie and Meko ease in with some small talk before Meko comes in hot (as she does) breaking down Harrison Butker’s controversial graduation speech. With two very different paths, Meko working full-time and Katie spending years at home raising her daughter, they dive into a shared belief: every woman deserves an identity outside the home, whatever that looks like for her. 

They also get into The Idea of You the book vs. the movie starring Anne Hathaway, and ask the real question: could either of them actually date a younger man?  

The episode wraps with rapid-fire questions that give you an early peek at their dynamic, opinions, and chemistry. 

If you’re a longtime listener, this one’s a fun throwback to where it all began. 

If you’re new here....welcome. This is your origin story. 

Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in the new year  

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The ladies are back and catching up after the weekend!  

Katie spent some quality time with her college bestie and her adorable kiddos, while Meko finally made her way to a local museum (and of course has thoughts).  

Between stories and laughs, they dive into how to dodge holiday burnout before it hits, how to prep for Thanksgiving without losing your mind, and what makes those ride-or-die friendships last through every season of life.  

And don’t skip the Biased Opinion segment this week, it’s one for the books. 

So grab your wine, hit play, and cheers to the madness of the holidays and the friends who keep us sane. 

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The final episode of Listen, Here’s the Thing for 2025 is here, and Katie and Meko are going out loud. They break down the latest in news and pop culture, from headline-making crimes and reality stars resurfacing to the takeover of nostalgic TV reboots on Netflix. 

Then it’s a rapid-fire recap of the year: standout guests, unforgettable topics, and the moments that defined the podcast in 2025! Plus, what they’re manifesting (and leaving behind) as they head into 2026. 

Happy Holidays. Thanks for listening. See you next year.  

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This week, Katie and Meko dive straight into the cultural earthquake that is “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” From the jaw-dropping allegations to the industry fallout, we’re breaking down the moments that made us pause, gasp, and question everything we thought we knew about the Bad Boy era. 

We’re also gearing up for the real holiday plot twist: our kids coming home. We are ready for the NEST to fill up again. 

And don’t miss Our Biased Opinion, where ** surprise ** we’re still talking about Diddy. Because every time we think the story is wrapped, another twist drops and we’re right back in the group chat. 

Honest, funny, slightly deep, and very us..... Welcome back to Listen, Here’s the Thing. 

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This week on Listen Here’s the Thing, the holiday glow is in full swing.  

Katie and Meko recap their Thanksgiving festivities, homes packed with family, friends, and the kind of noise level only the holidays can deliver. The conversation quickly pivots to All Her Fault on Peacock, a thriller so gripping that Katie willingly sat through commercials. Yes, commercials. That’s how you know it’s officially a must-watch. 

From there, the ladies step into a bigger chat about the “back 9” of life. What retirement looks like for this generation compared to parents and grandparents. Is retirement even a real thing anymore, or will today’s women keep working in some capacity just to stay sharp, purposeful, and ready for all the future grandbabies? 

The episode wraps with their What They’re Loving segment: Katie has a new Old Navy obsession, Meko is glowing thanks to red-light therapy, and the Wine Spies bottle of the week is nothing short of LOVELY. 

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Katie and Meko are back with a weekend recap that includes: questionable decisions, aggressive holiday decorating, and a very important debate: are we ready for a Cher Netflix documentary or should we just… turn back time? 

They’re also checking in on who actually has their holiday shopping handled (spoiler: it’s not both of them). And this week’s theme is simple: we are done stressing about being perfect. If you overindulge in cookies, mashed potatoes, or festive martinis? Congratulations! You’re doing the holidays correctly. There’s always tomorrow to hit a barre class and chug some greens. 

Stick around for Biased Opinion, listeners are now sending in stories and scenarios and want to know what Katie and Meko have to say. 

Pour a drink, pop a cookie, and listen in, because holiday calories don’t count and neither do the judgments. 

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This week on Listen Here’s The Thing, Meko is living her best West Coast life surrounded by sunshine and her California crew, while Katie is holding it down in Michigan with Mr. Nugget and a house that is already decked for Christmas. 

The ladies catch up on their weekends, Meko’s new workout discovery, reality of solo evenings and what they are currently binge watching before the conversation takes a deeper turn: 

*What happens when the kids are grown and the house gets quiet 

*Are we supposed to reinvent ourselves after 40 

*Or is the goal to finally live for ourselves 

Meko and Katie dive into the messy beautiful and hilarious truth of figuring out life purpose midlife identity and finding joy in the next chapter. 

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Funny real and unapologetically honest this is your weekly hangout with friends who are asking the same questions you are and laughing along the way. 

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The ladies are back and catching up after the weekend!  

Katie spent some quality time with her college bestie and her adorable kiddos, while Meko finally made her way to a local museum (and of course has thoughts).  

Between stories and laughs, they dive into how to dodge holiday burnout before it hits, how to prep for Thanksgiving without losing your mind, and what makes those ride-or-die friendships last through every season of life.  

And don’t skip the Biased Opinion segment this week, it’s one for the books. 

So grab your wine, hit play, and cheers to the madness of the holidays and the friends who keep us sane. 

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This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are back with another round of laughs, life updates, and the kind of conversations that feel like catching up with your best friends over coffee… or wine.

From cozy weekends and quiet houses to pop culture and binge-worthy shows, they’re diving into how life - and the seasons - keep changing once the kids are grown and the to-do list doesn’t slow down.

They chat everything from viral internet trends to TV obsessions, share what they’re reading, and tackle the real-life stuff too – old and new family traditions, time changes, midlife routines, and why we’re all just trying to find balance between gratitude and exhaustion.

And of course, they wrap it all up with what they’re currently loving - the products, moments, and little things making midlife a little more manageable (and a lot more fun).

Because around here, it’s not about having it all together - it’s about talking about it together.

After Meko’s epic hiking adventure out West, we’re back with another episode that proves wellness isn’t always what it seems. From Kourtney Kardashian’s vagina lollipops to Goop’s infamous jade eggs and vaginal steaming, we’re diving into the wild world of celebrity “health hacks” and calling out the nonsense along the way. 

Then we get personal with our nightly routines (and some of our friends’), plus another juicy round of Our Biased Opinions you won’t want to miss.  

So, pour yourself a glass, we’ll tell you what we’re sipping, and stick around for what we’re loving this week. 

Because let’s be honest… if you can’t laugh about celebrity wellness fads while exfoliating and drinking wine, what are we even doing here? 

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