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FAQs about Midwest Besties:How many episodes does Midwest Besties have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
December 19, 2025Episode 105: We Ride for Fandango at Home Previously VUDUSend us Fan MailThis week, the Besties chat about rewatching Mad Men and why Don Draper is actually the worst, Tim Robinson’s ability to hilariously dunk on white men, and unpack the first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s The End of an Era docuseries and our complicated relationship with Taylor. Emily and Lauren cringe their way through Amy Schumer’s “cool girl” divorce announcement, recap yet another Bravo breakup with Todd and Bronwyn, and catch up on RHOSLC’s Greek Freak Show, and a RHOBH recap, reaffirming one universal truth: in Jennifer Tilly we trust.Support the show...more1h 4minPlay
December 10, 2025Episode 104: The Summer House Trailer Gave Us a Reason To LiveSend us Fan MailThe Besties brought several delicious dishes to this week’s Pop Culture Potluck. Emily and Lauren dive into THAT Summer House Season 10 trailer—new cast members, the ongoing diversity issues (aka the “Cloud Dancer” problem), Ciara and West, Kyle and Amanda, and everything in between. We chat about Pantone’s… interesting Color of the Year (yikes), and Sydney Sweeney’s even more interesting non-apology (bigger yikes). Emily also discovers she is, in fact, a horror stan thanks to Weapons snagging a Golden Globe nomination. We ruin award shows for everyone, and unpack Netflix’s wild move to buy Warner Brothers. Lastly, we dish on the season premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: the triumphant return of millennial queen Rachel Zoe, Mauricio’s embarrassing People + Sears spread, being proud Erika Jayne haters, and all the chaos from our diamond girlies.Support the show...more51minPlay
December 05, 2025Episode 103: The Name on Everybody's Lips Is Gonna be BESTIESend us Fan MailThis week, the Besties are coming at you with a piping-hot potluck of pop culture. Emily and Lauren tackle everything happening with Whitney Leavitt, from her Alex Cooper interview to her Chicago Broadway debut, and why N*ck V*all should keep her name out of his mouth. They explain “Fruity Pebbles,” unpack Lady Gaga’s new Rolling Stone interview, and break down Jennifer Lawrence’s uncomfy NYT profile. The Besties also discuss celebrities gaslighting their own fans for being “too parasocial,” Stranger Things Season 5, and the latest on Southern Charm. Support the show...more58minPlay
November 26, 2025FLYOVER DEEPDIVE - Episode 102.1 - RHOSLC S6 E10Send us Fan MailIn the inaugural Flyover Deep Dive, Emily and Lauren recap the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode, The Higher the Hair, the Closer to God, from the high body-count hair potluck to whether Lisa and John are actually on the rocks. They break down J*red’s expert-level gaslighting, the wildly uncomfortable Bronwyn–Todd conversation, and Mary’s unforgettable church service.Support the show...more25minPlay
November 26, 2025Episode 102: We’re Not a Peacock PodcastSend us Fan MailJoin Emily and Lauren for their weekly Pop Culture Potlock™. The besties unpack all things Wicked For Good, Jonathan Bailey supremacy, and the emotional press tour. They chat about Meghan’s new Bazaar cover, and Camilla shamelessly wearing Eugenie’s wedding tiara. Plus: Hilary Duff’s music comeback (a millennial triumph), St. Denis Medical, and whether All Her Fault is really good or we just aren’t that smart. Support the show...more47minPlay
November 21, 2025Honey, We Made a Podcast!Send us Fan MailEmily and Lauren kick off their brand-new pop culture pod the world didn’t know it needed. Broadcasting straight from the heartland with their cornfed commentary and Midwestern POV, they dive into all things BravoCon 2025, discuss Vicki finally getting her orange back, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Shep’s embarrassing casino meltdown, break down the chaos in Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, chat Whitney Leavitt and Selling Sunset drama, and cover so much more.Every girl needs a bestie, and we’re gonna be yours! Support the show...more56minPlay
FAQs about Midwest Besties:How many episodes does Midwest Besties have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.