The girls are back for Episode 15! Grab your coffee and curl up for a chat with your friends.

Hosts Caitlin Howden and Emily Key talk the myth of Alpha, leadership, Cait's time at Second City, raising kids, finding squirrels in toilets, back sleeping to avoid chest lines, food waste and recycling conspiracy theories, female friendships, and their first celebrity crushes (Devon Sawa and Christina Ricci, obviously).

As always, they run through their list of recommendations for the week, and highlight some eye-grabbing headlines to make sure you're in the know.

They debate about which are better: US snacks or Canadian snacks? And obviously talk about gut health, poo, and toilet plumes.

Shownotes:

-nobody wants this soundtrack
-fool me once (tv, netflix)
-young woman and the sea (disney)
-growing strong girls book
-tom papa netflix special
-the night of (tv, hbo)
-scaachi koul article on snacks
-skin care drop
-cheekbone beauty
-Ilia beauty
-The Myth of the Alpha by L. Rivka Galchen
-martha stewart documentary
-cait's new movie
-LA county sues Coca Cola and PepsiCo
-Woman of the Hour
-bustle article on girls' girl
-Anora trailer

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What do you do after a glass of wine? Emily stayed up late and bought a coat, while Caitlin makes heartfelt comments on acquaintances social media profiles.

Why not stay safe and grab one while simply tuning into the Your Weekly Breakdown podcast. This week, hosts Caitlin Howden and Emily Key cover a few of the big news headlines as well as some pop culture and sports moments. 

Shownotes:

• Victoria's Secret rebrand and fashion show
• Penguin Random House AI statement
• Trees and Land aren't absorbing enough CO2 anymore
• New book The Hidden Globe
• NY Liberty and Clara Wu Tsai
• Katie Nicholson and the protestor her told her to run
• Join or Die documentary
• Bon Iver EP
• Kelsea Ballerini EP
• Cait's fav underwear
• Em's fav underwear

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Another week, another breakdown.

In this episode, we dive into the idea of creating psychological distance from work and whether loving your job is necessary for happiness. Cait shares her top advice for creatives and fresh, insightful questions to ask people other than the classic "what do you do?"

We also explore the Outlive book by Peter Attia, discuss legal news including a gas company lawsuit in Multnomah County and recalls from Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

Tune in for a look at over 10K banned books, a standout stuffing recipe from Bon Appétit, and an informative Stanford study on aging. Plus, we chat about Paul Mescal's GQ cover, Chad Michael Murray in The Merry Gentlemen, Emily’s favourite English word, and Cait’s vision of a perfect day. Oh, as always, a few book recommendations as well!

Shownotes:

• Gas utility gets sued
• 10K books banned in US during 2023-24
• ASMR with Cait's co-star Genevieve Angelson
• Philips sunrise alarm clock with bird noises
• Coca-Cola recalls zero-sugar lemonade because it has sugar
• Sausage and herb stuffing recipe
• Cait's favourite OOFOS shoes
• Cassandra at the Wedding book
• Aging in bursts at 44 and 60
• Peter Attia's Outlive book
• Florence Pugh's Bustle Article
• Mark Bittman's NYT article on candidates and food
• WeCroak app

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In this jam-packed episode, our hosts dive into a whirlwind of topics ranging from self-care to pop culture, politics, and the ongoing challenges faced by women today.

They discuss Kamala Harris' appearance on Call Her Daddy, sharing their thoughts on how women in politics can shift the narrative, and the AARP's data revealing that women over 50 are now the most engaged voters in the U.S.

Cait and Em explore the challenges of balancing a career in the C-suite with family life, alongside a staggering new study from LeanIn.org, which claims gender parity in leadership is still 50 years away.

Emily Key returns to share relatable stories, from the weirdness of feeling out of 

Lastly, they answer listener questions on how to break up with a friend, and chat through the emotional toll of exes that haunt from the past.

Whether you're here for the laughs or the deep dives, this episode covers it all. Don’t forget to tune in!

Shownotes:

• Backpack ban
• Kendrick @ Superbowl 2025
• Junk dealer finds a Picasso
• Women age 50+ voters
• Women in the Workplace report
• Harris #s on Call Her Daddy
• Lumify drops

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In this episode, Caitlin and Emily dive into a wide array of engaging topics that reflect their lives and interests. They discuss the joys of soup season and a Mark Bittman recipe book, while also reflecting on the complexities of being a mom and wife, and the pressure of "perfect moms" on Instagram.

Caitlin shares her experiences with Weight Watchers, tying into broader discussions on self-care, health, and industry-agnostic CEOs. They explore heavier topics like scream therapy, stalkers, and new laws protecting the money earned by children of parent influencers, while also celebrating lighter moments like their shared love for Katherine Hahn, "The Holiday," and their favourite beauty products, from Somerset moss to L'Occitane hand cream.

The duo touches on pop culture, with nods to Anna Kendrick’s latest film and memoir, as well as Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci. They even question if you really have to finish a book once you start and reflect on generational issues like the "Jackpot Generation." Caitlin and Emily weave together humour, vulnerability, and a little bit of everything in this rich, relatable conversation. All show notes from articles and media referenced are below! 

PS if you're in Vancouver, go see Cait's improv show most Sundays.

Referenced

• HPV and cervical cancer
• new Alzheimer's drug
• bone marrow age limits 
• stem cells reverse a woman's diabetes
• Jackpot generation
• new law protects children of parenting influencers
• weight watchers new CEO

Beauty products

• Somerset Moss facial balm
• L'Occitane cuticle oil and hand cream

Books

• Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
• The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
• There's Nothing Wrong with Her by Kate Weinberg

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Is Hawaiian pizza a Canadian thing? Caitlin, Emily, and guest Briana Buckmaster dive into the critical debates.

For the 10th episode of Your Weekly Breakdown, Cait and Emily share a mic with Supernatural's Sheriff Donna, aka their friend, actress Briana Buckmaster.

They talk all things autumn and how to avoid going into hibernation, parenting in the modern age, judge the New York Times' "best relationships advice" so far in 2024, talk through how to add levity to serious conversations, and why society can't deal with problematic kids in public spaces. Emily nerds out on the data broker industry and what happens to your data when companies mine it, and Caitlin and Briana tolerate it decently.

The girls cover a lot of ground and keep you up to date with what's going on in the world, and chat about what to watch, listen to, and read.

Pull up a chair: you can sit with us.

Shownotes:

New York Times' Best Relationship Advice for 2024
Data broker industry
Tech monopolists use their market power to invade your privacy

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Autumn is rolling in and so are Caitlin and Emily, back with their 9th episode.

There are a lot of F words this episode: fall fashion, fissures, film festivals, and femicide. The girls cover a lot of ground and keep you up to date with what's going on in the world, and chat about what to watch, listen to, and read.

Pull up a chair: you can sit with us.

Shownotes:

Amazon say no more remote work
Femicide isn't a "Somewhere Else" Problem
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
Bushes are back - our viral TikTok
Bands cancelling major tours
Lab coat study re: psychology of dressing
Gillian Anderson interview in NYT

Books:

The Observable Universe by Heather McCalden
You'd Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace
Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Ambition Monster by Jennifer Romolini
I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself by Glynnis MacNichol
Want by Gillian Anderson

TV/Film:
His Three Daughters trailer
Anora trailer
Nightbitch trailer
Universal Language trailer

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Caitlin and Emily are back with their final episode of the summer. Don't worry, they'll be back in September.

Did you know the Paris Olympics are the first ever Olympics to achieve gender parity?! They're also the first ever of something else, too...can you guess?

Why is Katy Perry working with Dr. Luke? Do people actually know where the term "rawdogging" comes?! Emily shares her conspiracy theories on all of the early 2024 album drops and the slew of celebrity pregnancies, and fills you in on what's really going on with tampons.

Caitlin shares the news about the anti-sunscreen movement, along with food recalls and surprising ingredients in your shredded cheese. You know, the important stuff.

Plus celebrity memoirs, favourite new shows and movies and books, who Emily is thirsting after today (hint: they are tall and blonde), and Caitlin's got fun news about her new show.

Pull up a chair - you're invited!

Shownotes:

Dr. Jen Gunter's substack, The Vagenda re: tampons

Books:
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
What can I do? by Jane Fonda
Open Book by Jessica Simpson
Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly

TV/Film:
My Lady Jane
A Discovery of Witches
Space Cadet

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Caitlin and Emily catch up over Celine Dion's documentary and celeb biopics, the misogyny of calling Taylor Swift a bad role model, and whether or not it's okay to ask or share your salary information. Lebron's son is now the nepo-baby extraordinaire, Greece's 6-day work week, and they get salty over restaurant and bill-sharing etiquette.

In case you needed an excuse to stop swallowing, the girls chat microplastics in semen, and get loud (sorry!) about smegma. In case you needed something to celebrate, bee colonies are back on the rise!

Watch their pretty faces in video clips on IG or TikTok. 

Plus, a Hard Copy book giveaway on Instagram.

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Shownotes:

• Celine Dion's documentary on Prime
• That article calling Taylor Swift a "bad role model"
• A great reason not to swallow!!
• Greece's 6 day work week
• The bee colonies are back!
• Cait's book: Redemption Road
• Emily's book: God of the Woods
• Follow for the book giveaway (week of July 10-17 2024)!

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Caitlin and Emily catch up on their listener feedback so far, breasts (again! not sorry!), Emily gets Caitlin's actor advice for  dealing with rejection (ughhhhhh), the reality of reality TV, what traumatized them in Junior High, and why we all need a bit of Birdsong in our lives.

They dig deep into how to pack up for 12 days...in a carry-on, and talk at length about the state of comedy. What's offensive? Are we too sensitive?

Pull up a chair and join them for your favourite weekly chit chat.

Shownotes:

Why Bridgerton is the Existential Cope We Need
Vulture recap of 46 seasons of Survivor
Em's Unreal show
Nature.com study on birdsong
Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris
The Storyteller: Tales and Life of Music by Dave Grohl
Max Seeck Nordic thrillers
Read: A Gentleman in Moscow
How to pack your carry-on for a Euro trip
Brain Quest workbooks for kids' summer activities
Soak detergent for traveling
Packing cubes (Em's favourites!)
#2 soft drink is Dr. Pepper
Pepsi’s original name
Julia Louis-Dreyfus NYT interview
Tracey Ellis Ross' Pattern Hair Care line

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