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- 85: UNwellbutrin
In episode 85, "UNwellbutrin," Brenda and Spencer clarify they are not fighting and discuss the frequency of bestie chats. The conversation also touches on spirit mediums, yard sales, and Spencer recounts an embarrassing encounter with a l…
- 84: Bad Teacher
In episode 84 of Basically Famous, Spencer and Wendy recap their Spring Break and March Madness. They also discuss police documents pertaining to a teacher and student relationship that gained traction on TikTok.
- 83: Assumptions
Spencer and Wendy explore the topic of assumptions people make about others and what others might assume about them, noting that many people experience RBF.
- 82: Memories, Mahjong & Mama Drama
This episode of Basically Famous covers millennial nostalgia, discusses the creator economy, and offers humorous advice on topics like newborn rules and home security.
- 81: #spencerisoverparty
In episode 81 of Basically Famous, titled "#spencerisoverparty," hosts Spencer and Wendy discuss the concept of millennial core and engage in a "Name That Tune" segment.
- 80: Scrutin-tea
Spencer's on the jab and losing hair like crazy. Speaking of crazy, we discuss a bit of Epstein news, Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and other things keeping us up at night. Most importantly, March ManNess is starting early because we're do…
- 79: Not Rich, Not Famous
This week we're catching up on a handful of AITA submissions and y'all were really going through it this holiday season! We're also getting an AITA from Spencer herself, hearing Wendy's thoughts on her homework from last week's episode and…
- 78: Bag of Boners
We're baaaaack! Returning from our holiday hiatus to bring you some goss about what we've been up to, what we've been watching, peeping toms and bone collectors (literally.) Also, I (Spencer) was feeling a little spicy -too much adderall a…
- 77: Slumlord Millionaire
Yes, we did record this last week and yes, it is just now making its way to your earholes. Our bad - enjoy this episode about Spencer's birthday, the comparison game we play, a very *haunting* book and Wendy's NIGHTMARE saga moving her sal…
- 76: This Isn't Hairapy
This episode is sPoOoOkY late to drop and dressed up as Hairapy in honor of Halloween. Love y'all, mean it!
- 75: The Life of a Bowl Holder
We LOVE when we get AITA follow ups and we've got the rest of the story from last week's submission about her husband facing prison time! We're also sharing our thought on the trainwreck cast of Love is Blind: Denver and Taylor's most cont…
- 74: Hot & Tethered
If someone's on house arrest, what do you call the device they wear on their ankle? Is visual er0tica any different than audio or written er0tica? Who are people REALLY calling on the phones at the Masters? We're asking the important quest…
- 73: Roasted
Muscat vs Muscadine. Granny Milly/Dixie vs Harper. Sibling vs Sibling. AITA is back again along with an "unpopular opinions" segment and roasts that bring us to tears. Unfortunately we have homework for y'all, and thats to like, comment, a…
- 72: Counting Our Pennies & Hoping for the Best
They say two things in life are certain, death and taxes. This past week certainly proved that to be true but a little laughter always heals. This episode may be a bit of a rollercoaster, but we share some things that are bringing us joy a…
- 71: F/M/K: Conrad, Jeremiah, Chiropractors
It's been a minute since we've recorded in the morning and in our humble opinion, it really is when we do our best work. From debating TSITP to a local peeping tom - you won't know where the conversation is going next because neither did w…
- 70: Beefin' With Butterflies
WE ARE BACK! Summer vaca is over, we're sharing some happy news and scratching the surface on some of the things we need to catch up on! That being said, it appears yet again we may be spreading rumors on accident so just know the breaking…
- 69: Lawyers, Liars & Love Island
We're still playing pop culture catchup from our time off and Spencer, in an attempt to explain Love Island to Wendy and convince her to watch it, demonstrates why she needs to remember to take her ADHD meds LOL This week's AITA is an in-h…
- 68: Chloraseptic Hangover
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- 67: One Testicled Wonder
**Attention Patreon subscribers: This week's episode can be enjoyed ad-free over on patreon.com or in the Patreon app and includes a personal AITA submission for your ears only!** This week's topics are all over the place, in true form. We…
- 66: AITA: My Friend's Poor
A highly requested AITA episode! Cancer, husband drama and girls trip etiquette - we're giving our takes and there may be some assholes in our midst. We're also talking briefly about the Southern Charm reunion, splitting the bill at dinner…
- 65: Pretty Girl Pervert
This week's episode is dropping late but better late than never! We're giving a little BTS of how we put together March Manness each year, our MM pet peeves and getting into some disturbing events taking the internet by storm this week. Th…
- 64: Can't Blame the Edit
A continuation of last week's discussion now that LIB S8 Finale and Reunion have aired and we have thoughts! This week's spotlight moment is from a listener who needs to know her worth - trust or BUST! Love y'all, mean it! xo
- 63: True Life: I'm Addicted to Ibuprofen
We did our homeworkkkk with our content plates the last few weeks so we are breaking down the latest seasons of Southern Charm and Love is Blind with y'all. This weeks spotlight moment is an AITA from an expecting mama with a pushy MIL!
- 62: It Ends With [a Judge and] Us
This week's Spotlight moment comes from someone who's frustrated with their friend who's a new mom to twins PLUS: Update on the IEWU Drama How Spencer coped with the 16-hour TikTok ban Our thought's on a controversial inauguration lewk
- BONUS: Justin Baldoni v. New York Times Lawsuit
Part 2 of the IEWU drama starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni --> Hear the entirety of the filing for Justin Baldoni v. NYT.
- BONUS: Reading of Blake Lively Legal Complaint
If you are interested but don't have time to sit and read it yourself - here you go! WARNING: NSFW, do not listen with kids in earshot.
- 61: Resubscribing to Us
We're kicking off 2025 talking about our intentions for the year plus: the LA Fires Speidi's fanfare the TikTok ban Craig Conover & Paige Desorbo breakup Alllll of the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama!
- 60: The One About Thanksgiving
We're back after a busy November and lots of illness and we MISSED Y'ALL! Catching up on our time apart, scratchin our itch to bitch and giving our thoughts on a Thanksgiving-AITA submission. ***We'd love to get followup on past submission…
- 59: It Ain't Defamation if it's Real Information
An extra long ep coming at ya since we missed last week. The week's spotlight moment would have any sane woman seeing RED and we discuss the internet's new favorite trend of "rage-baiting" and the most recent season of Love Is Blind! _____…
- 58: GIVE US THE NAMES | Diddy Lawsuit Update
This weeks spotlight moment will give any parent a pit (ladies - ALWAYS trust your gut) and leads us into a discussion of the Diddy lawsuits and we read the case filing from one of his alleged victims. TRIGGER WARNING: The details of this…
- Basically Classic: Crisis Casserole w/ MB Wilhelm (Air Date: Jan 25, 2022)
In honor of Mary Beth (@livinwithMB) and Luke's wedding, we're sharing one of our favorite episodes ever with y'all to enjoy. Kick back, enjoy the vibes and get ready to laugh with this Basically Classic episode!
- 57: Polyamory = MLM
We're back from MB's wedding and somehow fought through the post-tequila haze to record this week's episode - a very informative one at that. NO JUDGEMENT...if you are or have ever been polyamorous, we need more information lol This week's…
- 56: AITA: Affairs, In-Laws and an MMA Gym Bro
This episode we're catching up on AITA submissions this week and bitching about some of the things happening in the hurricane Helene aftermath. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to ve…
- 55: CancerCrush
We're baaaaack...again! Almost 3 months since to he date since we last recorded and we're talking about your requested things - where we've been, Diddy-gate and MomTok! Miss y'all so much and glad to be back! ______________________________…
- 54: Baby Got Back
We're baaaaack! We interrupt our summer break to bring you this charming episode. We'll see y'all in July
- 53: Duck Emoji
Spencer has made her way to a disturbing part of the internet, yet again, after receiving a haunting submission for this week's spotlight moment. We discuss ACM awards, Scottie Scheffler arrest and the newly released hotel footage of Diddy…
- 52: Itchin & Bitchin
We're off one week and so much happens in between! We're catching up on the stories that captured our attention the last two weeks, from the latest on Gypsy Rose and Britney, to the "unalived" preacher's wife in Myrtle Beach. This week's s…
- 51: Founding Fathers
This week, Wendy gatekeeps the secret to makeup for aging skin, Spencer brings shame upon this podcast with her embarrassing disregard for historical knowledge and then makes up for it with her TSwift knowledge. This week's spotlight momen…
- 50: Candy ≠ Salad
New segment coming in HOT, but we need suggestions on the name. A gab sesh about internet and pop culture happenings this week including Morgan Wallen's chair-gate, Cowboy Carter and TradeMeProject bringing in receiptsss to quiet the drama…
- 49: March MaNness 2024
And that's a wrap on March MaNness 2024. The best year yet, in our humble opinion! We're recapping MM and all that came with it, meeting a new friend of the show and yucking on some people's yums (lolz) _______________________________ Need…
- 48: Elaine Loves AITA
We are joined by the infamous Squattin' Watton, here in the flesh, bestowing upon everyone her sage wisdom. Her one request was several AITA submissions and what Elaine wants, Elaine gets!
- 47: Reclaiming our Time
We're reclaiming out time from the absolutely unnecessary catch ups with former cast mates and getting into the Love is Blind Reunion so we can finally sleep and stop thinking (and talking) about this show. Until next time, Nick & Vanessa!…
- 46: Breastmilk Mustache
This thing is, sometimes we miss a week of recording and then we wait to talk about things until we see each other and it can get a bit..chaotic. Also, we were going to split this episode into 2 because it's so long but didn't. We're talki…
- 45: Fegan Fox
Wendy has bid her position as "person who cruises" bon voyage and finally accepted her role as a true blue Cruise Person...and she ain't mad. She's sharing stories from her trip and answering Spencer's many questions, meanwhile Spencer bre…
- 44: "Help, My Wife's an Influencer"
This week's spotlight moment is from an influencer husband talking about the dynamics of his marriage -and before anyone asks, no, we don't know who submitted this lol This week we're finally getting to discuss our thoughts on Superbowl, n…
- 43: Pookie's Looking Fire
If you aren't on PookieTok, are you even living? We're bringing you a social media-packed episode, touching on everything from Trad Wives to celebs cringy internet behavior to influencer relatability in 2024. Our OG's are going to apprecia…
- 42: The Podcast Promoting Other Podcasts
...and they're WELCOME for the free advertising. Wendy did her homework this week and has a lot to say about a couple of last week's topics and we commiserate with our single gals about the treachery that is dating - particularly, dating v…
- 41: Toothless with a Home
This week's spotlight moment has us getting on our soapbox about financial literacy and life planning for women, but then we get back into the trenches to discuss our friends on Southern Charm and the world's new favorite influencer. Pleas…
- 40: Smut Spoiler
Spencer's back from her staycation reading marathon and Wendy is collecting teeth. Kidding...but not. We're sharing details about our first month of the revived book club, how buying a Stanley in 2024 is like buying a tickle me elmo on bla…
- 39: Drama, A Dry Wedding & Deviled Eggs
Happy 2024! We're matching energy this year besties and encourage you to do the same. In the first episode of the year, we're sharing ins and out for 2024, our goals for the year and answering some AITA submissions! _______________________…