In this episode, Lex and Rae are unpacking the flags—the green ones that make friendships feel safe and solid, and the beige ones that just make things...weird. From communication quirks to quiet dealbreakers, they’re breaking down what really matters when choosing your circle.

Plus, Lex shares a jaw-dropping listener story involving an accidental text that revealed a secret crush—and it somehow gets even worse from there.

And in this week’s POP Picks, Rae introduces a genre-bending musical artist who’s doing something no one else is, while Lex shares her unexpected new way to use ChatGPT as a self-control tool—yes, really.

Follow us on instagram @prettyobsesspod to participate on polls, giveaways, or to submit your tea for the podcast!

Lex and Rae are back and they’re getting real about something we all deal with—friendship red flags. Not quirks. Not flaws. RED FLAGS. You know, the kind that make your gut go, “Hmm…” but you ignore it anyway? Yeah. Those.

This week, the girls are diving into what actually counts as a red flag in a friendship, how to spot them early, and why some of us tend to overlook them. PLUS, they read out some of your submissions (and y’all did not hold back 👀).

Lex also shares her controversial opinion that men and women can't be friends—and explains exactly why she feels that way. Is it outdated or brutally honest? You decide.

And of course, they wrap up the episode with their POP Picks of the Week:

• A 🔥 new local artist you’ll want to check out

• A Utah-based podcaster who was just featured on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

So grab your popcorn, turn the volume up, and listen in.

LINKS MENTIONED:

The creator Rae won a giveaway from: IG @lei_alldredge

The Viral Youtube Video from Utah State: Why Men and Women Can't Be Friends

"Vulnerability is Cool" a podcast by Jenna Jarvis

A local artist everyone should check out: IG @_addieyager

This week on The POP, your favorite besties Lex and Rae are diving bouquet-first into all things WEDDINGS—from bridesmaid POVs, to insane wedding day chaos, and budgeting your dream day.

The girls reminisce on being bridesmaids multiple times, and Rae shares her very real, very relatable experience getting married during COVID—including how she made it beautiful without breaking the bank.

In our spicy listener-favorite segment, “Hey Alexa, What’s the Tea?”, we spill the drama on being in a trio friendship. Spoiler: It’s complicated.

Then in our POP Picks of the week:

• Lex shares a travel hack that’ll save you money ✈️

• Rae puts you onto the TikTok sound of the moment that's been an iconic pop culture moment.

Grab your fake veil, pop some bubbly, and let’s get into it. 💅

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Lex dives into one of her long-standing fascinations — the Met Gala. She breaks down this year’s theme, the hits, the misses, and the one surprisingly on-point celeb who understood the theme better than anyone expected.

💸 Main Obsession:We’re talking MLMs — and not just the typical ones. We’re spilling the tea on a mysterious new e-commerce business that’s operating like an MLM but feels way more predatory. Lex and Rae have both been targeted multiple times in increasingly weird and entrapping ways, and they haven’t seen anyone else deep diving into it... until now.

🍵 "Hey Alexa, what’s the tea?"A listener writes in with an emotional (and infuriating) story about their overly religious mother who’s been shaming family members' via text— criticizing their appearance and showcasing her internalized homophobia. Yikes.

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💖 POP Picks (Pretty Obsessed Picks)

• Lex is loving the Hollywood Hang podcast by Nic and Tepper — a must-listen for those wanting insight on the film industry with zero gate-keeping.

• Rae shares her deep appreciation for grandparents who are super prepared when her toddler tags along. It’s giving cozy, thoughtful, and safe.

Welcome back to The Pretty Obsessed Podcast — aka The POP — with your hosts Lex & Rae! 💅✨

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the seriously overlooked topic of underconsumption — what it actually means, why it might be holding you back, and our personal tips to start thriving instead of just surviving. 👏

🧠 Rae breaks it down the different tier of buying second-hand, while Lex brings in that no-dad energy as she shares what she’s learned the hard way about used cars (so you don’t have to).

👗 PLUS: Rae reveals the most insane thrift store find of her life. No spoilers here, but let’s just say…it’s an INSANE coincidence.

🔥 We’re also bringing the drama this week with two juicy listener submissions that had our jaws on the floor:

• A maybe-throuple situation you won’t believe

• A secret child almost exposed by one very bold mom

🕯️ In this week’s POP Picks:

• Lex shares her inner artist journey with The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

In this special birthday edition, the girls reflect on the lessons Lex learned this year, and Rae surprises her with something that’ll have you smiling through your headphones.

Rae also shares a favorite memory of Lex that involves a cringe-worthy audition tape moment you have to hear to believe!

In their listener-favorite segment "Hey Alexa, What’s the Tea?", Lex and Rae dive into some difficult bridesmaid drama. The hosts spill their thoughts, offer real advice, and share their own war stories from the friendship front lines.

For their weekly POP Picks, Lex teases Netflix’s first-ever medical drama that has her hooked, and Rae drops an unexpected but genius parenting tip that involves your local library (yes, really!).

Head on over to @PrettyObsessedPod to submit your minor (or major) tea and to participate in the podcast!

This week, we’re diving deep into all the latest Disney live-action controversies—specifically, how Rachel Zegler’s public remarks added fuel to the ongoing drama surrounding Disney’s Snow White. From her viral interviews to fan backlash, we break down how it all unfolded and why it has so many people talking.

📊 The Pretty Obsessed Poll: We asked our listeners, “What’s a movie or TV show everyone loves, but you just can’t stand?” The responses were 🔥, and we’re sharing some of the most surprising (and controversial) takes!

✨ Pretty Obsessed Picks of the Week:

• Rae shares her latest TV obsession and her must-have baby-proofing gadgets as a first-time mom.

• Lex talks about her inspiration for health and wellness, content creator @SmallerSam_PCOS, who has lost over 250 pounds and is sharing her life-changing health hacks online.

Join the conversation! Submit your personal life controversies, whether big or small, to @PrettyObsessedPod on Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Hey Pretty Pops! In this episode, Lex and Rae are answering your questions — and nothing was off-limits. From how we chose our careers to some of our most embarrassing moments ever, we're telling it all.

We also dive into different personality tests, comparing our scores and sharing whether or not we felt like the results were actually accurate. Spoiler alert: some were weirdly spot-on!

Of course, we couldn’t skip our favorite listener segment:

☕ "Alexa, What’s the Tea?"

This week, Pretty Pops shared what’s driving them up the wall — from hours-long phone calls with insurance companies to husbands still not doing basic tasks. We felt that.

💌 Want to be part of the show?Follow us on Instagram @prettyobsessedpod to submit your tea, vote in polls, and share your thoughts. We love hearing from our Pretty Pops!

Roommate horror stories, college chaos, and... a missing machete?! This week on the Pretty Obsessed Podcast (aka the POP), Lex & Rae are diving deep into roommate stories, college stories, and the kind of unhinged moments that make you question everything.

Rae confesses she may have been someone’s worst roommate ever—and jokes that the roommate may have accidentally taken it out on Lex just because they looked “similar.” Is it a legit theory? Maybe. Do they have proof? Absolutely not. But when you're two brown girls at a predominantly white university and people can’t even tell you apart (despite not even being the same race), anything feels possible.

Then Lex shares a truly wild story about living with a grandfather-aged roommate who turned out to be a closeted alcoholic with hallucinations—which led to EMTs, fire trucks, an impromptu CPR moment, and a literal missing machete. She was one Dateline twist away from being a headline.

Finally, the duo wraps up with their Pretty Obsessed Picks of the Week—both chosen, unfortunately, because of their mutual fear of men. Yay!

If you're into roommate drama, college survival tips, true crime-adjacent chaos, and pop culture obsessions, this episode is for you.

In this first part of our roommate saga, Lex and Rae dive into the chaos, charm, and complete unpredictability of sharing your space with other humans.

👯‍♀️ Rae tells a story straight out of a movie: how a random roommate assignment led to reuniting with a long-lost childhood best friend—and how that experience positively shaped every roommate that followed.

🌀 They also unpack the little things they thought were normal until roommates showed them otherwise—including one that led Lex to a major identity shift: her curly hair journey begins here!

🔥 Stay tuned for Part 2, where Lex gets into a roommate situation so wild it almost became a Dateline episode…