EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 37 MIN
Ep 48: back to december | schoolyard antics, two years of grief & attempting to close the loop
from Bestie Boos · host Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen
Back to regular programming, Bestie Boos are back with a classic episode! This week we kick things off with a pop culture roundup, followed by some classic back-to-school banter and a deep dive into the “closing the loop” theory. Sarah also relives the outrageous story of the day every single panel of her car got scratched.The conversation then takes a more heartfelt turn as the gals reflect on the two-year anniversary of Sam’s husband Samuel’s passing. What begins as a simple chat about how they’ll spend the day evolves into a rare behind-the-scenes moment — including some real, raw reflections on grief that they almost didn’t include in the edit. 🕊️They close things out on a lighter note, counting down to seeing Lorde live at the end of the week. Equal parts funny, messy, and meaningful — exactly how Bestie Boos do it best 🤍_____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕
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Back to regular programming, Bestie Boos are back with a classic episode! This week we kick things off with a pop culture roundup, followed by some classic back-to-school banter and a deep dive into the “closing the loop” theory. Sarah also relives the outrageous story of the day every single panel of her car got scratched.The conversation then takes a more heartfelt turn as the gals reflect on the two-year anniversary of Sam’s husband Samuel’s passing. What begins as a simple chat about how they’ll spend the day evolves into a rare behind-the-scenes moment — including some real, raw reflections on grief that they almost didn’t include in the edit. 🕊️They close things out on a lighter note, counting down to seeing Lorde live at the end of the week. Equal parts funny, messy, and meaningful — exactly how Bestie Boos do it best 🤍_____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕
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