Episode 63: Tim Payne, Fergie & the Pussy Cat Dolls, Micro Acts of Feminism & Winter Tings

Episode 63: Tim Payne, Fergie & the Pussy Cat Dolls, Micro Acts of Feminism & Winter Tings

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re officially calling it: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the reunion. From the Pussycat Dolls making headlines again to Fergie reuniting with the Black Eyed Peas at the AMAs, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and discussing whether nostalgia is having a bigger moment than ever. We also unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s intimate London wedding, Taylor Swift’s involvement in Toy Story 5 (kind of), and why Susan Boyle will forever be an icon in our eyes. Also, a HUGE shout out to our new bestie Tim Payne - he’s absolutely CLOCKED IT! Then we dive into a conversation that struck a chord with both of us — the idea of micro acts of feminism. The little things women do for one another every day that often go unnoticed but can make a huge difference. With winter officially arriving, we’re also checking in on ourselves. How did May go? What are we proud of? What could we do better? Consider this your permission slip for a mid-year reset. Plus, what we’re currently vibing, what we’re looking forward to, and an emotional farewell as Sam prepares to watch the very last episode of One Tree Hill. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 _______________________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, the Black Eyed Peas, celebrity weddings, entertainment news, internet culture, and viral moments — alongside honest chats about friendships, motherhood, relationships, personal growth, and everyday life. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, laughs, and relatable life chats. From celebrity news and pop culture updates to friendship dynamics, self-development, and the chaos of modern life — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

Episode 62: Fresh Air Fatigue, Danny Go & Dianne’s Commitment to the Job

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up after a big weekend — from Club Day at the rugby club, to the very real feeling of needing an extra day to recover from all that fresh air 😅 We chat through what’s been happening in pop culture, including Auckland FC taking out the A-League Championship, Miley Cyrus getting her star on the Walk of Fame, the latest Spotify/Ticketmaster drama, and why Shakira honestly never seems to slow down. We also need to say sorry to Danny Go… we didn’t know 😭 Sending him all our love. Plus, Luna accidentally unlocks a story from Sezzy involving Dianne’s level of commitment to the job that is genuinely so out the gate… We also unpack an excuse for not showing up to an event that absolutely did not translate the way it was intended to 😅 We round things out with supermarket recommendations (we see you MCoBeauty — 40% off at Woolworths this week 👀), Netflix recos, Emily in Paris chat, and all the little life things we’re currently vibing. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 __________________________________ ⸻ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Auckland FC, Spotify drama, Ticketmaster headlines, Netflix shows, celebrity news, internet culture, and entertainment updates — alongside honest chats about friendships, motherhood, relationships, work, rugby club life, and everyday chaos. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, laughs, hot takes, and relatable life chats. From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to random stories, weekly catch-ups, supermarket recommendations, and the chaos of modern life — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

Episode 61: Bali Prison Story, Drake News & SIX60 Weekend Recap

This week on Bestie Boos, Sezzy is in charge… which means things get chaotic pretty quickly 😭 Fresh off SIX60’s massive Christchurch show, we recap our Once in a Lifetime weekend and everything that came with it — the energy, the nostalgia, and why it felt like the entire country was there. In pop culture land, we unpack Drake breaking streaming records (again), FIFA’s surprisingly stacked new music lineup curated by Chris Martin, and Taylor Frankie Paul stepping into her Bachelorette era. Plus, we discuss the internet chatter around Zohran Mamdani and why politics, money, and pop culture all seem to be colliding online right now. Then… things take a turn when Sam shares an absolutely wild story involving a Bali prison stay that genuinely leaves us speechless. We also deep dive into the devastating disappearance of Wendy’s Supa Sundaes, our favourite fast foods of all time, and a few highly passionate opinions nobody asked for. It’s chaotic, nostalgic, unfiltered, and somehow emotional over fast food — just another week with the Bestie Boos. __________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Drake, SIX60, Taylor Frankie Paul, reality TV, internet culture, celebrity drama, music news, and entertainment headlines — alongside honest chats about friendships, relationships, motherhood, work, and everyday life. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, laughs, and relatable chaos. From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to nostalgic chats, wild real-life stories, and weekly life updates — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

Episode 60: Harry Styles Is Somehow Hotter… & We’re Having AI Anxiety

This week on Bestie Boos, we unpack the things currently consuming our brains: Harry Styles somehow getting even hotter, Spencer Pratt’s chaotic return to relevance, and the very real spiral of AI anxiety. After experimenting with AI tools like Claude and Canva AI, we have an honest conversation about creativity, work, and the growing fear of being left behind as technology moves at lightning speed. Is everyone else keeping up better than we are… or are we all quietly panicking? 😅 We also get into the latest pop culture headlines — from Rihanna’s new tattoo and Ed Sheeran’s beloved Ipswich Town celebrations, to David Attenborough turning 100 and proving he may actually live forever. Plus, we chat Mother’s Day, navigating grief while life carries on around you, artsy outings, cosmic life direction, and the very random story of why someone got kicked out of the new Christchurch stadium. It’s pop culture, existential crises, hot people, and unfiltered life chats — just another week with the Bestie Boos. ⸻ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, celebrity drama, reality TV, internet culture, AI trends, and entertainment news — alongside honest chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, work, anxiety, and everyday life. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, laughs, and relatable real-life chaos. From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to life updates, parenting chats, internet trends, and friendship dynamics — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama

Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama  This week on Bestie Boos, our weekends could not have looked more different… Sarah shares the emotional goodbye to her beloved family dog, while Sam’s weekend takes a very different turn — ending up at a strip club?! Safe to say… there’s a lot to unpack. We then get into the pop culture rundown — from Taylor Swift being named one of the greatest songwriters of all time (and the internet having thoughts), to King Charles’ US visit, the real-life inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada, and why Rebel Wilson has everyone talking right now. Plus, Harry and Zoe are planning two weddings — iconic or completely exhausting? We also address being “called out” (yes… no more Taylor Swift!! 😅), chat about the realities of mum life — including the phase of hearing “mummy” on repeat — and a listener request that has us questioning… should we bring this mystery guest onto the pod? We round things out with a little Mother’s Day chat and a few random tangents along the way. It’s a bit sad, a bit hung, but very on brand — here’s your weekly catch-up with the Bestie Boos. _________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Taylor Swift, reality TV, celebrity drama, and entertainment news — alongside honest chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, and everyday life. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, and laughs. From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to relatable life updates, parenting chats, and friendship dynamics — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕