Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades as Carrie Bradshaw, but here’s the twist: she’s never actually watched herself do any of it. Not the sex, not the shopping, not even the typing. So is it the ultimate act of self-care, or just a lil bit lazy?

Plus, everyone’s talking about texting less—until they’re the ones left on read. We unpack the modern crisis of communication overload, from parenting to work to friendships, and why it’s never as simple as just putting your phone down. 

If you thought podcasts were just for your ears, think again. Vodcasts are taking over and we feel… conflicted about it. Are you sick of our faces yet? We certainly are.

And our recommendations, including a documentary on Jessie’s roman empire, Holly’s 1923 binge, and Mia’s new comfort TV show.

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Recommendations

Mia recommends Overcompensating on Prime Video and If I Could Be My Silhouette by Jacqui Oberg

Jessie recommends Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster documentary on Netflix

Holly recommends 1923 on Paramount Plus

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• Father and son Jay and Sean were supposed to be on the Titanic sub. They pulled out last-minute.

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Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright

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