what gives

This week, Katie and Julia head to the studio to record a bonus What Gives before Julia pops. The pair discuss Groundhog Day, perpetual festivity, baby names and “love hearts”. Julia exposes her brain rot consumption as she regales Katie with a (fake) story of unconventional pregnancy. They do a 2026 temp check, involving exit plans, Brooklyn Beckam and Heated Rivalry. And in whats giving, Katie’s favorite season is “awards”, and Julia gets her kicks from young boys congratulating her. See you post bebe.

what gives:

Oral Sex Pregnancy, Knife Stabbing

In this week’s episode Julia and Katie round out the year with a recap of what gave for 2025. They grade their ins and outs, and pick their fave pod sayings, shocking moments and reasons to love LA. They discuss their worst what gives, their peaks and pits and their intentions for the year to come. Features bumper stickers, monochromatic colour schemes, new year resolutions, and a whole lot of love. Happy Holidays - see you in Zurich!

In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia celebrate the winding down of the year by giving thanks and refusing to charge their phones. Julia has her final big day out at Camp Flog Gnaw, as she is 7 months pregnant and about to pop out a kid. They discuss camo hats, gender disappointment, what actually went down at Horses and the Black Friday sales. In what’s giving, Julia gets a Californian Christmas surprise and Katie shouts out a delicious treat that she then edits out cause it is infact illegal. lol. Stay tuned for our Spotify Wrapped bonus segment (or not).

On this weeks episode, Katie (calmly) dealt with Julia being uncontactable as she sailed dangerously close to the British Virgin Islands. Whilst Julia was away, Katie got glasses, danced to Pink Pantheress, and finally convinced her son to love her. Meanwhile, Julia returned to land and was faced with non-bump-friendly weather, and her mom’s surprise facelift. Off the back of that news, the pair reassess their thoughts about the beauty industry and its mission to destroy our self-worth. In what’s topical, The Dodgers win The World Series (whilst we were at the symphony) and ROSALIA put out an epic new album. In what’s giving, Katie gets wet at the Wi Spa, and Julia trades creature comforts to camp at sea. Our bonus segment features sayings that are 100% out for 2025.

what gives:

Anti Cosmetic Surgery Essay

Lux - Rosalia

Wi Spa

Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia discuss Sprite vs. lemonade, slutty Halloween costumes, and their reviews of Rilo Kiley, Wet Leg, and Addison Rae’s L.A. shows. Katie complains about the onslaught of beauty and cosmetic advertising, and the pair discuss the cultural impact of Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl. In what’s giving, a stranger is playful with Katie, and Julia basks in the wholesome nature of pumpkin carving. Stay till the end for an update on Australia’s Bird of the Year and some not-so-scary ghost stories. (Let’s go Dodgers.) See you in Zurich!

what gives:

slutty crayon

Skims thong

Lily Allen house

West End Girl

Bird of the Year

This week on the pod, Katie catches Julia up on her recent adrenaline attack—an unfortunate depiction of what it’s like to live in LA right now (TW for anyone who doesn't like stuff that might bum you out). Julia tells Katie about her weekend in Chicago, featuring worthwhile tips on what NOT to say in a wedding speech. The pair discuss the dystopian friend.com marketing, Phillies v Dodgers and some pretty sexist college football traditions. In what's giving, Julia loves being a little sister, and Katie loves Paul Thomas Anderson. Stay for the bonus segment where Julia shares a 24-week-old secret.

what gives:

One Battle After Another

Friend.com⁠

Phillies Error

This week, Julia and Katie hit twenty episodes and officially enter spooky season. Julia faces an anatomy exam, and Katie examines her child’s anatomy…how’s that word play? The pair discuss the legacy of Jane Goodall, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show announcement, and ironic slogan tees. In what’s giving, Katie heads to Big Thief at The Hollywood Bowl and Julia anticipates a family reunion in Chicago. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie share embarrassing childhood moments and we get our first listener call in! If you aren’t up for poo and pee stories, maybe skip this one?

In this weeks episode,  Julia and Katie learn that murderers are just like us, they're just people! They scream Adele down the freeway and talk of upside down seasons, tossed salads, and shaving your legs to get a bikini wax. The pair touch on  Kimmel, censorship, and their feelings about the political moment before introducing their first-ever sports update. Julia also learns what a banjo string is, and that it's capable of being snapped. In what's giving, Julia loves carpooling and Katie heads to Oasis at the Rose Bowl. Bonus segment details degrading work stories featuring Andy Grammer's poo.

In this week’s episode, Katie reluctantly returns from her European holiday to a city of rats, dirt and trash. Whilst she was away, Julia embraced the heat wave and headed to some classic LA shows - King Gizz at The Bowl and Mac De Marco at The Greek. In what’s topical, the pair discuss the rising concern that heterosexuality is suffering reputational damage, but they DON’T discuss whether Trump is or is not dead. In what’s giving this week, Julia embodies her 13 yr old self in New York City and Katie admires the cultural differences in Italian men. Also featuring colloseums, contiki tours, horoscopes and kinks.

what gives:

Mac DeMarco New Album

NYT on Heterofatalism

Queer Horoscope

In this wildcard bonus episode, Katie asks Julia to partake in an experiment of interpersonal closeness; 36 questions to fall in love (although they only manage 15). In an attempt to fill in some blanks, they condense their life stories and discuss gratitude, values, virtues and more. Whilst they did grow closer, Julia has declined Katie’s invite to silently stare into her eyes for 4 minutes… maybe next time.    

what gives:

The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary Findings

Modern Love: To Fall in Love with Anyone Do This