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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 57 MIN

Ep 80: The Spiciest (and Most Unhinged) Summer Hot Takes with Ivy Boyd

from French Kissing Life · host Shawnna Stiver

You know how summer has a way of bringing out the most random opinions? You're either all in, outside with iced coffee and sunscreen, or you're absolutely not. And people get very passionate about their preferences. So I thought, what better way to celebrate the season than with a full-on summer hot take showdown? Naturally, I had to bring in my partner in spicy opinions, my hilarious friend Ivy Boyd.We pulled some of the wildest summer takes from Reddit and talked through each one, laughing our way through fireworks, parades, popsicles, and the very controversial question of whether ketchup belongs on a hot dog. Also, yes, you’ll hear the childhood impersonation that made me think I was either destined for podcasting or phone sex.Hot Takes Covered:Summer nostalgia: carefree freedom or endless chores?The 900-number jingle that still lives rent-free in my brainWhether ketchup is for kids and why the Hot Dog Council can chillFireworks at 3am, bottle rocket mishaps, and dog-parent guiltParades as community joy or just candy-littered chaosPopsicle shame, push-pop memories, and Ivy’s freezer stashA passionate defense of Halloween and some Thanksgiving slanderAre beach vacations soothing or just a hot, sandy scam?Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:I have three activities for you to try that are all summer-themed! And I think you can do any of them for 5 minutes, or you can commit more effort if you have more time.Create a Summer Adventure Jar: Write down different activities, and draw one each week.Storytelling Nights: Share your favorite childhood summer stories and bask in the fun of your past adventures.Discovery Days: Choose one day a week to explore a new place you’ve never been to before.Connect with Ivy!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivysavanah/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyboydmakeup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portraitbeautyco/Website: https://www.portraitbeauty.us/ ______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]

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You know how summer has a way of bringing out the most random opinions? You're either all in, outside with iced coffee and sunscreen, or you're absolutely not. And people get very passionate about their preferences. So I thought, what better way to celebrate the season than with a full-on summer hot take showdown? Naturally, I had to bring in my partner in spicy opinions, my hilarious friend Ivy Boyd. We pulled some of the wildest summer takes from Reddit and talked through each one, laughing...

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