We’re wrapping up the year with life updates, pop culture chatter, and our 2025 reading recap. KT is officially done with school and counting down to Christmas, Liz just got back from a cruise that now has us plotting a group trip, and we share our favorites of the week (cheesy Netflix Christmas movies and a perfect cappuccino). We catch up on what we’re watching, major pop culture moments, and then dive into our book wrap-up: KT read 16 books, Liz read 27, and romance was our top genre of the year. Cozy vibes, end-of-year reflections, and all the wrap-up energy. 🎧✨

00:00 - intro + life updates

04:10 - favorites of the week

05:50 - pop culture (whitney leavitt broadway and movie, the bachelorette, marty supreme)

18:26 - what we are watching

25 :19 - song of the week

26:56 - 2025 Book Wrap-Up

Kt Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/129943824

Kt Fable https://fable.co/kennedy-285151848056?referralID=8swGRoZTxa

Liz Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58516879

Liz Fable https://fable.co/elizabeth-valladares-valles-362191490025?referralID=s3R0p8eIcm

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episode 081

In Episode 080 of The Girls Lounge, KT and Liz are back with Part 3 of their favorite challenge: Are We Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Between Kennedy’s finals week and Elizabeth cruising with her mom, the girls catch up on life updates before diving into their song of the week. Then it’s game time as they test their knowledge across history, geography, math, science, and english. They answer elementary-level questions to see if adulthood really made them smarter. Expect laughs, surprises, and a little chaos as they prove (or don’t) what they remember from elementary school.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

02:27 - song of the week

03:47 -  are we smarter than a 5th grader? part 3

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episode 080

In this week’s episode, KT and Liz catch up on life—KT is buried under end-of-semester projects while Liz is getting cruise-ready and recovering from Black Friday chaos. We chat current reads, and our weekly favs, including KT’s fangirl era and Liz’s vlogmas obsession. TGL Sports Corner covers Abu Dhabi, and in pop culture we break down Spotify Wrapped/Apple Replay. We share what we’re watching (SLOMW’s too-short S3 reunion for KT and Teen Wolf for Liz), our songs of the week, and wrap it all up with a rapid-fire rundown of our biggest icks—from soft-launch try-hards and fake AAVE to loose backpack straps, gum-chewing, and sunglasses indoors.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

04:14 - favorites of the week

08:06 - tgl sports corner (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix)  

20:25 - pop culture chat (spotify wrapped/apple replay) 

29:39 - what we are watching (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Reunion and Teen Wolf)

33:19 - song of the week

34:11 -  our icks

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episode 079

This weeks episode of The Girls Lounge is here with a full dose of cozy chaos, Thanksgiving updates, and our official Holiday Wishlists. KT and Liz break down their favorite of the week, all things Qatar GP: including McLaren’s questionable strategy, Lance Stroll slander, and the latest points update—and what they’ve been watching. We wrap it all up by sharing our holiday wishlist , from matcha kits and lip products to jewelry, books, and cute Kindle accessories. Tune in for vibes, laughs, gift inspo, and all things girlhood, sports, and seasonal serotonin.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

03:50 - favorites of the week

06:01 - tgl sports corner (Qatar GP Recap)  

15:11 - what we are watching (DWTS Finale, Wicked For Good, Maxton Hall, Severeance, Now you see me Now you don't)

23:45 - stranger things S5 1-4 episode recap *SPOILERS*

51:34 - song of the week

52:39 -  our holiday wishlist

Links to products from our holiday wishlist (that we could find):

• Hatch Alarm Clock: https://www.hatch.co/restore 
• A&F long sleeve cozy knit tee: link 
• Rhode lipshape in stretch: link 
• Rhode glazing milk (travel-size): link 
• Sol de Janiero Box set: link 
• Shark Styling tool: link 
• New Balance 574: link 
• Book embosser: link  

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episode 078

The holidays are officially here… and so is the chaos! This week, KT and Liz are diving into the most unhinged Reddit AITA family drama stories—holiday edition. Before jumping into the madness, the girls catch up on life, the Vegas GP, and rant about their latest TV obsessions. Get comfy, grab a festive drink, and enjoy the chaos from a safe (and drama-free) distance.

00:00 - intro + life updates

09:30 - favorites of the week

11:25 - tgl sports corner (Vegas GP)

20:18 - pop culture (MET gala theme & sunrise on the reaping teaser)

24:04 - what we are watching (Maxton Hall, DWTS, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Dead Poets Society)

-49:19 - song of the week

50:20 - Holiday Family Drama: Reddit AITA Stories

https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1h2qgfz/aitah_for_not_wanting_to_host_christmas_after_the/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/z7p64i/aita_for_telling_my_mil_off_for_expecting_me_to/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1h70ld1/aita_for_charging_my_sisters_family_to_stay_in_my/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/qvgzj1/aita_for_refusing_to_go_to_my_husbands_familys/

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077

In this week's episode, KT and Liz dive into all the things people PRETEND to like — from 4 a.m. morning routines to blue cheese and sparkling water. Between holiday season updates, job interview excitement, and weekly favorites, the girls break down their F1 Fantasy points updates and their drivers to watch next week. They also recap what they’re watching, share their Songs of the Week (Wallows takeover!), and get into an honest conversation about trends, habits, and aesthetics they think people are fake enjoying. 

00:00 - intro + life updates 

03:06 - favorites of the week

05:59 - tgl sports corner (F1 Fantasy drivers for Las Vegas GP)  

07:45 - what we are watching (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3, DWTS)

17:28 - song of the week

18:48 -  things people pretend to like

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episode 076

In this week’s episode, KT and Liz catch up on life — from resetting routines and surviving daylight savings to Liz finally getting her diploma and sharing a job update. They dive into their current favs and break down a chaotic race weekend in TGL Sports Corner. Then get real about overcoming insecurities — talking body image, self-confidence, personality doubts, and learning to show up as their true selves. It’s a cozy mix of laughter, honesty, and real talk you won’t want to miss.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

04:58 - favorites of the week

07:56 - tgl sports corner (Brazil GP)

18:30 - what we are watching (Maxton Hall, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Severance, Nobody Wants this s2, DWTS)

27:11 - song of the week

28:04 - overcoming our insecurities 

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episode 075

In this episode, the girls are mourning the loss of the iconic shows that ended way too soon. From The Society to Julie and the Phantoms, Anne with an E, and Grand Army, KT and Liz take a nostalgic trip through the golden age of teen TV and wonder why all the best series get cancelled. Plus, KT debuts new hair, Liz feels her Chicago energy again, and the TGL Sports Corner returns with F1 updates, engagement news, and a heated points battle. Grab your popcorn and join the girls as they reminisce, rant, and pay tribute to the shows that deserved better.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

10:36 - tgl sports corner (F1 Fantasy Updates & Charles and Alexandra’s Engagement!!!)  

14:59 -  rip to real television

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episode 074

Get cozy (and maybe keep a light on) because this week on The Girls Lounge, we’re diving into chilling Reddit stories—some paranormal, some a little too real. Before the scares begin, we catch up on our fall hangout at the pumpkin patch, break down all the action from the Mexico GP in Sports Corner, and share our thoughts on the Love Is Blind Season 9 finale and Dancing with the Stars. We wrap it all up with our favorite spooky Halloween songs of the week. It’s the perfect mix of cozy fall vibes and creepy late-night chills!

00:00 - intro + life updates

05:09 - favorites of the week

07:40 - tgl sports corner (Mexico GP)

18:20 - what we are watching (LIB finale and DWTS)

42:37 - song of the week

43:22 - spooky stories to listen to in the dark

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1oeciz4/my_haunted_childhood/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jv5uqa/i_have_an_insane_paranormal_story_ive_held_on_to/

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1iiu2hj/a_man_watched_me_as_i_slept/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1i4r4pr/la_llorona_the_wailingweeping_woman/

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073

The Girls Lounge dives deep into the conspiracy theories that actually keep them up at night. From the mysterious existence of mermaids and deep-sea “swimmers” to Appalachian cryptids like Mothman and Bigfoot, KT and Liz explore the legends that blur the line between folklore and fact. Then, they unpack the Mandela Effect — is it collective false memory or proof we’re living in a simulation run by the government? Plus, weekly faves, chaotic grad school updates, fall talk, and a TGL Sports recap (with major racing drama 👀). Tune in for laughs, lore, and late-night overthinking.

00:00 - intro + life updates 

05:41 - favorites of the week

07:17 - tgl sports corner (Austin Grand Prix Recap) 

22:25 - what we are watching (Stranger Things S4, LIB S9 EPI 10-11)

51:04 - song of the week

51:54 -  conspiracy theories that keep us up at night 

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episode 072