Midwest Besties

Episode 123 - Love Island USA's Newest Fan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/fan_mail/new] We got our first heat wave of the season, besties—not just from these Midwestern temps, but from all the pop culture news, too. On today’s episode, we share our concerns about how World Cup international teams will handle America’s humidity (it’s what’ll get ya), discuss how horror movies are bringing audiences back to theaters, and follow Lauren’s ascension into the Love Island fandom. We also delicately discuss Ariana Grande’s shocking tour footage (Content Warning: Discussion of Disordered Eating), share the latest Taylor news, talk about what we’re reading, and more. So grab your headphones and crank up the AC, because this episode is a scorcher. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/support]

FLYOVER DEEPDIVE - Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 3

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/fan_mail/new] I’m tired of this reunion, Grandpa! Emily and Lauren are back to discuss the Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 3. And wow! We hope you weren’t hungry because West and Amanda gave us nothing. And much like when your idiot coworkers don’t come to the meeting prepared, we now have to reschedule the drama for a later date, with Summer House: The Aftermath premiering next week. Bravo literally said, “That’s too damn bad, keep digging!” But we digress. In this episode, we discuss the revelations we did get, including West’s word-salad relationship with Meija, Jesse’s feelings of betrayal, the fact that West and Amanda are now, indeed, “exclusive,” and whether their actions at this reunion constitute a fireable offense.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/support]

The Boy Mom™ Essay that Broke the Internet

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/fan_mail/new] In this week’s pop culture potluck, the besties talk about what is possibly the darkest of your for you page: Boy Moms™. Jenny Mollen’s weird Instagram post with her son and bizarre Substack essay left us with questions and concerns. We also chat about Taylor Swift’s original song for Toy Story and whether this will finally get her that coveted Oscar. We switch to TV to give our thoughts on the Hacks series finale and dive into the latest episode of Bravo’s In the City.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/support]

FLYOVER DEEPDIVE - Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/fan_mail/new] In this fly over deep dive, your favorite besties get into the Summer House season 10 reunion (part two). The girlies discuss Amanda’s walk-off, West and Amanda giving us absolutely nothing, and Kyle trying to justify his bad behavior. They discuss Dara’s articulate read on West, a sweet moment between Carl and Lindsay, and so much more!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/support]

Episode 121 - She's Definitely Not Our Wife

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/fan_mail/new] The Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 1 is officially here, and after weeks of us being absolutely rabid waiting for it, it did not disappoint. Who else is ready for the “She’s Your Wife. She’s Not My Wife” merch? WE ARE! Emily and Lauren dissect the intense episode from start to finish: Amanda’s cocktail of zoned out and coming in hot, Kyle barely keeping it together, Bailey giving us fabulous non-ScAmanda content, KJ’s vulnerability, and so much more. And hey, guess what? This isn’t (just) a Summer House podcast! We do a quick round robin of the new In the City cast members and, unfortunately, have to issue Kyle Cooke an apology about his and Amanda’s disgusting apartment. Amanda’s Mom–where were you? Emily gives her thoughts on Off-Campus (spoiler alert: we give it a big IYHWIYWTFAYD(™)), the Hacks final season, Real Housewives of Rhode Island’s first beefs (SLAM PIG with a side of Crakas), and we finish up by checking in on Tay-Tay.  Refer a friend? Get a sticker! Send us a DM, and we’ll get you hooked up to show your Midwest Bestie pride!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558363/support]