Want a girls night that actually deepens your friendships instead of just filling your calendar?

This week on The Pretty Obsessed Podcast, Lex and Rae are breaking down the ultimate Galentine’s Day guide—how to host the perfect girls night, from budget-friendly potluck ideas and Trader Joe’s themes to watch parties, games, and experience-based hangs like escape rooms and dance nights.

We’re also diving into adult female friendships: how to make friends in your 20s and 30s, rekindle old connections, turn casual acquaintances into intentional friendships, and create spaces where women genuinely connect.

And in Quick Picks, we’re teasing a content creator’s hilarious campaign for a very popular TV show—and a thrifty find that takes bargain shopping to the next level.

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An engagement unravels into cheating, secret pregnancies, and a marriage no one saw coming.

It’s Tuesday’s Tea Time and Pretty Pops delivered. Lex and Rae break down a wild relationship scandal, Valentine’s Day red flags, and what to do when your partner “isn’t into holidays.” They dive into adult friendship breakups, being the villain in someone’s story, toxic mother-in-law energy, and why Instagram’s mute button might save your sanity.

Plus: nanny confessions, workplace drama after a boss gets fired, career advice in a tough economy, and how to advocate for your worth.

And before we go, your latest obsessions—from binge-worthy Netflix to low-key life upgrades—are getting their moment.

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Rom-coms raised us, healed us, and maybe set our standards way too high.
This week, Lex and Rae are obsessing over romantic comedies and chick flicks just in time for Valentine’s Day, from nostalgic favorites to must-watch classics you forgot you loved. The Pretty Pops get personal as they unpack first rom-com memories, iconic rewatches, guilty pleasures, and why early 2000s romantic comedies just hit different.

We also dive into real-life updates: juggling multiple side hustles, money transparency, frugal living, and saying yes to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. From work-from-home mom life to a major SXSW film moment, this episode is part cozy movie night, part life pep talk.

And stay tuned until the end — our Quick Picks might just send you down a pop culture rabbit hole you weren’t expecting.

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Ever wanted a safe space to be a little bit of a hater? Today’s episode flips the script.

In honor of National Opposite Day, Lex and Rae do the unthinkable: instead of obsessing, they’re opposing. From bizarre winter weather and chaotic parking lot behavior to streaming service frustration, Amazon return rage, and controversial food opinions, nothing is off limits. The girls rant through hyper-relatable annoyances, listener-submitted oppositions, and the oddly cathartic joy of complaining about the mundane.

Along the way, they dive into conversations around driving etiquette, binge-watch culture, TikTok trends, modern convenience burnout, and the oddly personal nature of weather, food, and daily routines. It’s funny, honest, slightly unhinged, and deeply validating for anyone feeling January fatigue.

Stick around until the end for our Quick Picks, where one emotionally devastating Netflix binge and a familiar song-turned-internet moment resurface in a way longtime listeners will recognize.

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Your skills aren’t on pause—they’re quietly disappearing.

In this episode of The Pretty Obsessed Podcast, Lex and Rae dive into the use it or lose it concept and why it applies to way more than just physical fitness. From cognitive skills and social confidence to creativity, habits, and even clutter in your home, we unpack how inactivity slowly erodes what you thought you still had.

Lex shares a major career update after her feature film Edie Arnold Is a Loser is accepted into SXSW, plus the surreal timing that made the moment hit even harder. Rae opens up about travel burnout, coming home, and an emotional reunion that proves adult friendships don’t always expire—sometimes they just need reusing.

We talk why “I’ll get back to it someday” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves. Plus, we play a use it or lose it game that’ll have Pretty Pops questioning what they’ve been prioritizing.

And in POP Picks, we tease a binge-worthy watch and a familiar favorite making a highly anticipated return—no spoilers, you’ll have to listen.

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Secret hot takes, unpopular opinions, and one fan theory that might change how you see everything—Pretty Pops did not hold back this week.

It’s Tuesday Teatime, and Lex and Rae are spilling all of January’s anonymous tea to kick off Season Two. From holiday drama and spicy confessions to unfiltered pop culture opinions, this episode is all about what you couldn’t stop thinking about.

Pretty Pops weigh in on Wicked: For Good, debating casting choices, Broadway vs. film adaptations, movie musical expectations, and whether the hype actually lived up to reality. Then things get stranger as listeners unpack the Stranger Things series finale, including emotional fallout, unanswered questions, pacing issues, and viral fan theories like the Conformity Gate theory that has the internet divided.

Lex and Rae break down why certain endings feel satisfying, why others leave us unsettled, and how nostalgia, storytelling, and fandom shape our reactions to major finales.

And just when you think it’s over, stay tuned for the weekly POP Picks—because a few listener obsessions this week might solve a problem you didn’t even realize you had.

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To skip Wicked: For Good and Stranger Things spoilers, skip to 28:12

If 2025 felt heavy, this episode might feel like a collective exhale.

Season Two of The Pretty Obsessed Podcast officially kicks off with Lex and Rae diving into New Year, New Season, New Me energy — from what 2026 has in store culturally to what’s shifting personally behind the scenes.

The episode opens with a breakdown of the most anticipated TV shows, movies, and entertainment moments of 2026. Lex and Rae discuss major franchise returns, reality TV crossovers that could revive entire franchises, prestige film adaptations, and what happens to beloved casts once long-running series end. From streaming binges to awards-season buzz, this year is already shaping up to be big for pop culture.

This episode marks the launch of Season Two, and the hosts reflect on building an independent podcast from the ground up. They share what listeners can expect this year, including new traditions, more guest episodes, evergreen topics, and behind-the-scenes changes as the podcast grows. It’s an honest look at creative consistency, podcasting realities, and what it means to keep showing up.

Lex and Rae also open up about personal transitions — from career uncertainty and creative goals to growing families, balance, and reigniting old hobbies. Instead of resolutions, they focus on reflection, intention, and making space for change in 2026.

Before signing off, Lex and Rae reveal this week’s Pretty Obsessed Picks (aka POPs) — one involving a surprisingly satisfying comfort-food swap that actually delivers, and another centered on a messy, addictive series returning just in time for a January binge. Consider this your warning for impulse grocery runs and late nights on the couch.

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Lex and Rae are getting real about what they’re leaving behind in 2025. Instead of overwhelming New Year’s resolutions, they reframe goal-setting by focusing on habits, mindsets, and patterns that no longer serve them.

From comparison and overcommitting, to chronic exhaustion, poor time management, and perfectionism around health and movement, Lex and Rae break down ten powerful things they’re choosing to let go of to protect their peace and step into a more aligned new year.

They also dive into mental health, boundaries, self-worth, and why letting people misperceive you might be the most freeing decision of all. This episode is all about realistic self-improvement, sustainable wellness, and creating space for growth without burnout.

This week’s Pretty Obsessed Picks tap straight into New Year energy. One obsession is all about intention, reflection, and visualizing what’s next — especially if you’ve never tried this practice before. The other centers on a creator who’s taking over TikTok by redefining food culture with comfort, simplicity, and a refreshingly healthy relationship with eating. If you love cozy content, viral food trends, and creators who make eating feel joyful again, this one’s for you.

In this holiday-themed episode, Lex and Rae count down twelve collective things they’re currently obsessed with, all rooted in Christmas vibes, winter comfort, and end-of-year pop culture favorites.

Along the way, Rae shocks Lex by admitting she’s never been to an iconic store that every frugal baddie knows and loves. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn when Rae unlocks a core Christmas memory for Lex from their days as college roommates, reminding listeners how holiday traditions and shared moments have a way of sticking with us.

The episode blends pop culture commentary, holiday nostalgia, and cozy conversation — perfect for listening while wrapping gifts, traveling for the holidays, or winding down at the end of the year.

This week’s Pretty Obsessed Picks tap into peak comfort viewing. One takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the biggest tours in music history, while the other is a beloved comedy series known for its optimism, quotable moments, and endlessly rewatchable episodes — ideal for the holiday season.

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Lex and Rae are fully leaning into the holiday spirit by obsessing over holiday films, from timeless classics to modern Netflix favorites—and everything in between.

The episode kicks off with light life updates and a pop culture check-in, including thoughts on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion and how reality TV feels different in the age of social media spoilers. Rae also shares a simple, budget-friendly holiday tradition that’s perfect for families looking to create meaningful memories without the pressure of expensive experiences.

The main obsession centers on Christmas movies and how different generations connect to different holiday films. Lex and Rae break down favorites like Elf, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, and The Grinch, while debating which movies define Millennials versus Gen Z. They also explore how holiday films act as cultural time capsules, reflecting the values and humor of the eras they were made in.

The conversation expands into a thoughtful discussion on Hallmark movies—not just as a TV channel, but as a full-blown genre. Lex explains how “Hallmark” has evolved into a storytelling style used across platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV, and why predictable holiday movies still hold real value for audiences.

Hot takes include why It’s a Wonderful Life doesn’t work for everyone, why production value matters even in cheesy films, and why animated holiday movies like Klaus stand out as modern classics. Lex and Rae also share underrated recommendations such as Last Christmas and Spirited, and discuss why truly great Christmas movies feel harder to come by today.

The episode wraps with Pretty Obsessed Picks, featuring unserious internet obsessions, parody content, and creators who perfectly capture millennial humor and nostalgia.

Grab your popcorn, turn on a holiday movie in the background, and pop in for a cozy, opinion-filled episode.

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