Rival & Queen

We’re back! It’s been a year and a half since our last Rival & Queen episode together, and we’re diving into everything. From evolving friendships and regular coffee catch-ups to love life updates, serendipitous run-ins (and strategic dodging), we’re catching you up on all the real-life stuff. We chat about hair journeys, microneedling fun, and yes — the Nelly concert. It’s casual, honest, and full of laughs. We missed this.

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge is back in 2023!

Guest judges, Andy Hay and Quake Matthews join us to find the best cookie in Halifax. We taste a whopping 21 cookies this year. In a huge upset - we have a new #1. 

Find out who ranks 1, 2, and 3. 

Show notes:

Connect with Andy Hay at Andy's East Coast Kitchen: @andyseastcoastkitchen_

theeastcoastkitchen.com

Connect with Quake Matthews: @quakematthews

Listen to Quake's new EP with Young Buck: Learn As I Go

Chat with us & connect @rivalandqueen

Thank you to all our cookie contestants!

• Whisk & Crumble
• Bliss Caffeine Bar
• Steve-O-Reno's
• East Coast Bakery
• Pavia
• Lara Cafe
• Bird's Nest
• Tart & Soul
• Ori
• Layers
• Terra Cafe
• Phat Cookies
• Dilly Dally
• Grounded
• CHKN CHOP
• Luke's Small Goods
• The FOG company
• Edible Matters
• Apartment 3
• 24 Carrot
• Tim Hortons

Who said cookies?? It’s been a hot minute but we are back! We have lots to catch you up on. 

This week we fast-forwarded to prepping for the holidays and Sarah’s ultimate Christmas trip. And of course how we are doing fall fashion, why we buy and use certain products, AND we are planning the legendary cookie-tasting episode. Stay tuned for more and our special guests!

Follow Sarah’s new podcast, Reconnect & Awaken
Living Libations Skincare

Connect with us and chat on Instagram @rivalandqueen

Hello, summertime, and hello thong bikinis! Yes, that’s right, we weigh in on Gen-Zers' rediscovering things that we Millennials already consider in style or popular, like thong bikinis. Or are we just old?

Summer also has us thinking about our long locks of hair and proper hair hydration. We spontaneously dive into our own hair issues. According to astrology, this is also meant to be the “summer of love” and let me tell you, we are already feeling the summer love vibes!

Thank you for listening. Subscribe & follow us on all social media channels @rivalandqueen.

We’ve got a proper besties catch-up! We’ve been missing you and wanted to hop back on the mic for a fun episode. 

We’ve got: 

• Birth stories recap & Ashley’s first weeks of mama-hood
• The great bed hunt
• Our trips & traveling with a baby

Keep connected with us on social: @rivalandqueen

We love you!

Ash & Sarah

It’s hard to believe but it’s our final episode of 2022. This week we reflect on the last year and look forward to 2023! We share what’s been going on the last few months and share our life updates. It wouldn’t be a December R&Q episode without talking about our holiday excitement and gift guide must haves!

See you in 2023, Happy Holidays!

Love Ash & Sarah 

Get our gift guide at https://www.instagram.com/rivalandqueen/

Our last episode of season 3! We're signing off for summer break so we can soak up all the sunshine and beach days.

- More weddings & dresses

- Is Sarah going to Europe?

- Our monthly faves and more!

We'll be back in September. 

Notes:

- Annabelle Skinny Brow Liner 

- The Cure Skincare Body Serum 

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Ash & Sarah are back for another Thursday episode! This week's episode is about:

• craziest way to assign rooms on group vacations
• new dating terms we need to know (& that we 100% don't)
• the R&Q men tell us what gives them the ick

Notes:

Dating terms you need to know by Refinery 29

Plus, a bonus shout-out to the Halifax Wanderers. We love them - check out their upcoming home games.

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Contest winner Lana MacKinnon-Haliburton joins us for popcorn & LÜVO’s!

Lana is a long-time fan of the podcast and we dive right into her personal icks when it comes to fashion and life in general.

We also talk about nip slip problems, crocs, reality tv, her MEME QUEEN status, and also the new IG notes feature.

So many polls coming from this episode. 

Connect with Lana: @lanamachali

Thank you to LUVO Wines for sponsoring this episode. Get your LUVO at luvolife.ca.

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This week Sarah’s energy is high and she’s ready for summer fun so we dive into our summer bucket list, adult creativity, teenage heartthrobs, and who we would be if we were a villain.

Don't forget to sign up for our golf tournament on July 15th in support of Adsum House for Women and Children

www.rivalandqueen.com/golf

Connect with us: @rivalandqueen