Two hosts catch up for early 2026—celebrating the New Year, sharing a frightening foggy drive, and coping with the recent loss of Kaylie, Craig's beloved dog.

They talk reading habits, small goals, and influencer wins (including a viral kitchen video and K‑beauty PR), plus upcoming travel plans: a cruise, New York studio tickets, and festival/concert wish lists.

*This episode is dedicated to Kaylie (December 24, 2025)*

Hosts Craig and Mitch trade candid year-end reflections on seasonal burnout, family stress, nostalgia, and pop-culture distractions as they prepare for the holidays.

They riff on divas, theme-park memories, reading habits, travel plans for 2026, and life changes ahead while mixing humor with honest talk about aging, adoption, and self-care.

This week, Craig and Mitch break down Wicked: For Good — a visually stunning return to Oz that still struggles to deliver a memorable second act. They also dive into seasonal pop culture: Shakira’s latest hit, Christina Aguilera’s “Christmas in Paris,” the ongoing reign of Mariah Carey, and Netflix’s major acquisition of Warner Bros. Finally, they put millennial holiday nostalgia to the test with a spirited Christmas Movie This or That.

Michelle and Craig catch up on life—new hair, therapy, sciatica, and pandemic-era laziness—while discussing recent pop culture highlights: a viral Luann Davis moment in Honolulu, live performances and reactions to the Wicked for Good special, Grammy nominations, and new music from Hilary Duff, Katy Perry, and Demi Lovato.

They play a quick millennial music trivia game, share personal updates, plan to see Wicked, and laugh through nostalgic moments, FOMO, and friendship.

Craig and Michaelle catch up on life. Still looping Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl and Wicked instead of New Music Friday, and now processing Diane Keaton’s passing (and why millennials are taking it so personally). They talk favorite Diane Keaton movies, TikToks breaking down her legacy, and how nostalgia feels heavier these days.

Somewhere between heart monitors, sciatica, and comfort cooking, they dive into feeling behind, finding community, and the search for a “third place." That space between home and work where you actually feel like yourself. 

Craig and Michaelle dive headfirst into Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, sharing their first impressions, favorite tracks, and a few skips along the way. Craig can’t stop replaying Opalite, Cancelled, and Actually Romantic, but admits that Eldest Daughter, Father Figure, and Honey aren’t on heavy rotation. The music video gets a full yes from both, and they debate what the next single should be — Craig’s betting on Opalite.

They imagine what this era will look like on tour, predicting that Wood will steal the spotlight on stage. 

To wrap things up, they wade into the Swiftie chaos, ranking the album among Taylor’s discography, weighing in on all the variant releases (marketing genius or just too much?), and sharing whether Showgirl makes them want to revisit her past albums.

In this episode we react to the final Wicked for Good trailer, highlighting new scenes, surprising character moments (like Nessarose floating), hints of expanded Oz lore, and two new songs. We talk casting rumors, soundtrack anticipation, merch, awards buzz, and what to expect when the film releases Nov 21.

Join us for quick trailer notes, favorite moments, and plans for a special watch party episode in November.

Two friends navigate grief after losing a long-time pet, swap stories about chaotic caregiving moments, and chat about upcoming trips, live shows, music releases, and Halloween plans in a comforting, candid episode.

In this episode the Michaelle and Craig share a wild pig farm visit in Hawaii, debate leasing vs buying (including a Tesla test drive), and rave about a self-driving Waymo ride. They also introduce a new segment called "Just the Tip" about whether they tip or not.

They also cover money tips like high-yield savings for travel, Pandora charm obsessions, cruise tipping etiquette, online trolls, Taylor Swift’s engagement buzz, and new music highlights from Sabrina Carpenter. 

After a summer hiatus the hosts return to recap travels, mishaps, and milestones. They share vivid stories from France — beaches, baguettes, Camino walks, humidity woes, and a rainy trip to Disneyland Paris — plus highlights from Japan, Vegas, and a relaxing head spa.

The episode also covers personal moments dealing with TikTok trolls, discovering ChatGPT’s voice features for self-care, and favorite music and pop-culture picks as they celebrate the podcast’s anniversary.