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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Rewind episode of Or Something Like That. Hollis and I will be back on the mics for next week's episode but we've really enjoyed pulling these out of the vault and we hope you've enjoyed listening! First and foremost on today's episode we're making a reference to the title of the podcast which I'm not sure we've ever actually shared with the listeners. If you haven't put it together already I promise we'll dive into that next week! Next, we're sharing some thoughts on choosing baby names and we have a take that might surprise you! Then we're chatting about live theater and entertainment in general, what we like and don't like, why they should bring back the variety show, and that one time we saw the Book of Mormon. Hot take, it was just okay. Next up we're getting into an interesting discussion about Only Fans and share some our own personal boundaries and expectations for relationships. Would you be comfortable with a partner who was subscribed to Only Fans? We're surprised at how common this theme seems to be and we have some opinions. We'd love to hear yours so let us know in the comments. This leads into a conversation about the booming AI industry and we discuss our thoughts, hopes, and concerns about what it means for our future. As always we're wrapping up with gripes about alarms going off and thermostats and a grape to the valiant goodwill employee who was simply not taking any BS from anyone. Thanks for being here!

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Hey Besties! Our team (by team I mean Hollis and me, we’re the team) is working hard to bring you a new and improved version of the podcast and we are planning to launch a rebrand by the end of the summer. Throughout the next few months while we’re plugging away to bring you an exciting new experience we'll be occasionally releasing some Rewind episodes of previously recorded content from the early days of the podcast that never aired. We’ll still be recording live and current but we thought it would be fun to look back, let you in on the beginning of the journey, and gain some insight on how we’ve evolved thus far. We’re so excited to launch the rebrand and be able to realize and share our full vision for the podcast. You can expect a name change as well as changes to the graphics and visual aesthetic. There won’t be huge changes to the content but we hope to slightly elevate it and we are thrilled to be able to put a mission statement and official brand behind it. We so appreciate all of your support over the past months and we can’t wait to show you what’s on the horizon. We think you’re going to love it! That being said, welcome to the first Rewind episode originally recorded in July of 2024! First up, we’re discussing the hard-hitting questions that kids ask and how you can prepare for some but others not so much and how sometimes even defining the simplest words can feel impossible when you’re put on the spot. Parenting is hard and also hilarious! Next up we’re talking Game of Thrones and House of Dragons amongst other HBO shows and we get into a discussion about the rise of male nudity in television and movies and how it’s different from female nudity. On one hand, justice for women who have been showing their bodies for years while the men have mostly remained clothed until recently, but on the other hand, do we really need it and do we need that much of it? Amidst that discussion we realize that as we get older it gets harder and harder to watch actors portraying minors in super sexualized roles a la that of Euphoria and similar shows. Next, we’re getting into our main topic which is a discussion about the Carter family documentary Fallen Idols (Max 2024). The documentary primarily focuses on Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys and the sexual assault allegations against him and we’ve got thoughts about the allegations, toxic fandom, child stardom, and adult male superstars with underage girls as their target audience. Next, we’re diving into some of our recent anxiety dreams and wondering why more often than not they tend to be about the past and not our current lives. And finally, we’re wrapping things up with gripes about the Clicklist and super glue tubes and grapes to fresh cut flowers and pineapple corers. Thanks for being here!

Disclaimer: Opinions shared on this podcast pertain to allegations and alleged facts outlined in the documentary Fallen Idols. Carter maintains his innocence and the legal proceedings are still ongoing. The outcomes of these cases are yet to be determined. 

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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That. We've got a very special episode for you today! Hollis is getting back out into the dating world and has finally decided it's time to get on the apps so naturally we're taking you along as we set up her Hinge profile! First up we've got some fun facts about the history of dating apps, Sam's experience meeting her husband on Match.com a decade ago, and some general best practices for the world of online dating. Next Hollis is sharing what she's looking for in terms of a relationship and partner and then we're getting right into her profile. It's a good thing we decided to do it together because there was a entire section titled "How would your friends describe you?" In addition to setting up her profile and getting that first gander at the local crop we're bringing you some of our best and worst dating stories and reminiscing on dating in our 20s. This was such a fun episode for us and we hope you enjoy!

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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That. We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you today. First things first we’re recapping a Saturday spent at the Roaring 20s gala and the difficulties of sourcing an outfit for such an event in our mindful consumption eras. We’re laughing about how we picture our facial expressions in our minds and how different that is from how we really look and whether or not we will ever get used to seeing ourselves on camera. Perhaps someday. Next, we’re discussing the phenomenon of the millennial mole. Spoiler alert, we both have it. Do you? Also, remember when everyone hated millennials? So do we. Well, look at us now! Next, we’re wondering about body counts in the current climate of dating. Are people asking about this, does this matter? We don’t think so and we’re telling you why. Finally, we’re getting into our topic for this episode which is representation of misogyny and toxic masculinity in music. We’re discussing the Me Too era controversy around Baby Its Cold Outside and sharing some examples of songs that have always bothered us. This led us into a discussion about artists and other public figures who have disappointed us and whether or not you can separate the art from the artist and if it’s morally acceptable to do so. Lastly, we’re moving into our reality check segment of the episode where we’re discussing RHOBH and the new season of The Valley. From Garcelle’s dramatic reunion exit to Jax’s addiction and mental health journey we’re going to mention it all! 

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It's Pop Culture archives where we discuss some of our favorite movies, showsm and pop culture phenomenons of yesteryear. Today's topic is The Girls Next Door. First things first Hollis has a small stroke and can't remember if a laptop is a laptop or a labtop and then once that's cleared up we start the episode sharing our Easter happenings and some gas station mishaps. Next we're trying to figure out what we do for fun and debating whether it's card sharp or card shark and why we seem to have a hard time getting phrases just right. We're bringing you our thoughts on the Blue Origin Ladies Launch, what it is and isn't doing for feminism, and whether or not we would go to space. Finally ,its time to get into our Pop Culture Archives topic for this episode which is the E reality series The Girls Next Door. We're discussing the show, Holly and Bridgette's podcast, and our thoughts on Playboy and sex work in general. Of course we cap things off with our weekly grapes and gripes. Hope you join us!

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Hey besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That! This week, we’re kicking things off with a recap of Hollis’s birthday trip shenanigans including our hotel and spa stay, our fabulous dinner, and how it feels to be middle aged and in the clurb. Next we're bringing you a quick vanity update because we know you've all been patiently waiting to hear how the castor oil navel pulling is going. For the main topic portion we're talking about representation of female friendship in pop culture starting with the housewives and what, if any, parallels exist between tv and movie friendships and those we experience in real life. We get into The White Lotus: our thoughts on the finale, what worked (and what didn’t), and why the female friendship storyline stood out the most to us. We discuss Now and Then, Girls, Pen15, The Craft, and more. And of course, we wrap it up with our weekly Grapes and Gripes. Join us!

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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That! We've got a banger of an episode for you today. First up we're discussing flavorless bacon, Sookie's journey into womanhood, and the perils of toddler's learning to use stools. We're hyping up for Hollis's 37th birthday celebration and reflecting on birthdays in general and how it feels to be knocking on 40's door. Next we're bringing you a synopsis on an episode of the Mel Robbin's podcast in which she interviews Dr. Stacy Sims, physiology expert and nutrition scientist, about the do's and don'ts of diet and fitness for women. We learned so much and we hope you do too! The episode is linked below for those who want to listen and we highly recommend you do! Afterwards we're sharing what we would do if we were billionaires and quite frankly we might just have to patent one of our ideas. You heard it here first! Finally we're discussing and dissecting the new Netflix hit, Adolescence. It's already garnered so much attention and there's a lot to unpack so we hope you join the conversation. As always we wrap up the episode with our grapes and gripes of the week and some not so fun facts about the phrase "in like Flynn." Spoiler alert, we wont be saying it anymore! Enjoy!

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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. Today we’re recounting our harrowing tales amidst the seemingly never-ending supercells sweeping the country. We reveal our weekend plans of making hams and figuring out Tik Tok. We share some of our favorite childhood books and one of us finally got around to watching no more than seven minutes of Wicked so naturally we’ve got thoughts on that. Next up we’re discussing Bozoma Saint John’s interview on the Bravo hot mic podcast and how inspired we were by her accomplishments and her perspective on being a woman in business and just life in general. Next, we’re moving into Denise Richards and Her Wild Things and Sami’s nose job which sparks an interesting conversation about celebrities and plastic surgery. Finally, we’re diving into the RHOBH finale and first reunion episodes. From carnival costumes to PeeKay’s seething reunion statement we’re going to mention it all!

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Today's topic is sensitive yet important. We're diving into microagressions and racial bias and navigating the discourse in the current climate. But first, we're catching up about power outages and going to concerts with our parents and then we're reminiscing about the March Madnesses of yesteryear. We've got a fun update on the Julia Reagan billboard and Hollis has some thoughts on her new haircut. Sam's sharing a genius hack for all the sentimental but also type A moms out there who want to preserve the memories but cannot stand the clutter. We're coming at you with some afterthoughts on the Oscars, yes we're still thinking about it, and a sensitive yet productive conversation about microagressions on the heels of the Vanity Fair red carpet interviews. We're addressing the interview with Megan Thee Stallion and discussing the microagressive comments made by Hannah Berner, her response to it, what it means to be an ally, and how we navigate all of this as white women trying to learn and grow. We hope you join in the conversation and we'd love to hear your feedback. We wrap up on a lighter note with our grapes and gripes about mens' cologne, public restroom etiquette, wind chimes, and nature's ASMR. Thanks for listening and leave us that 5 star review!

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Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. First up on today's docket is Jax's press release about his 20 year addiction to cocaine and Brittany's reaction to his appearance on Bravo's hot mic podcast where he spills all the tea and perhaps 31 lies. Next up, Hollis gives us her takes on the current season of The Traitors and reveals reality TV's new sweetheart. After that, our thoughts on Denise Richards and Her Wild Things. This sparks an interesting conversation about plastic surgery, tattoos, and how not to steal people's joy. Last up we're diving into three weeks of RHOBH. From Kathy Hilton's runway debut to Sutton's trial at sea we're going to mention it all! 

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