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Basically Famous
by Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
You may not know us yet, but we're basically famous...and always in on the joke. This isn't our first rodeo so we've learned a thing or two and one things for certain: Our lives may look different, but we all deal with the same shit. Welcome to our digital diary, where we're taking our notoriety to the mic and no topic is off limits. Each week, we'll laugh over life's bullshit, share our hot takes and make one of you basically famous too! Need advice? Want to get something off your chest? Or maybe you want to find out if you're the asshole in a situation? Call or text the hotline at 919-867-6776 for your moment in the spotlight. xoxo, Spencer & Wendy
Episodes
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89: Hostile & Hungry
We're back with an episode thats NOT focused on the Lindsay Clancy trial (but we do talk a bit about the 60 Minutes special toward the end for those asking.) This week's chat is about the juice cleanse fad, how the robots are going to kill us soon, Spencer's unexpected push into cougar-hood and a...
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88: Patrick Told Us
Patrick told us we should wait until a verdict before recording our next episode, so that's exactly what we tried to do. What Patrick didn't tell us was that we weren't going to be able to tie a bow around this (no pun intended) and be done with it. We're mad at Patrick. Most importantly however,...
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87: Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
WE ARE BACK AND WE ARE CLOCKING THE F#CK IN
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86: GrannyCore
This episode is just two girls with severe ADHD trying to tell you how much fun they had yard sale-ing and reading books. Oh, and we talk a little about living with intention. The end. Enjoy - love you, mean it!
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85: UNwellbutrin
First things first: The girls ARE NOT fighting! But we do wonder...how often do you chit chat with your besties? We also discuss spirit mediums, yard sales and Spencer shares her embarrassing experience meeting a listener in the wild this week.
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84: Bad Teacher
Back from Spring Break and catching up on what we missed, what we watched, March MaNness results and, as requested, reading through police documents regarding the quasi-famous TikTok-er teacher/student relationship. --> That is discussed at the back half of the episode if you would prefer to…
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83: Assumptions
Do you ever just look at somebody and think... YEAH- you do! We do, too. We asked about the random assumptions y'all make about other people and what you think people assume about you. Let's just say, we all have RBF lol LOVE YA, MEAN IT! xoxo, Spencer + Wendy
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82: Memories, Mahjong & Mama Drama
Is there anything better than reminiscing about "the good ol' days?" Millenial nostalgia is TOP NOTCH and nobody can convince us otherwise. Per usual, we're bringing you important discussion points like rules for newborns, the rise of the "9-5" creator and where you should hide from a burglar lol...
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81: #spencerisoverparty
Nothing lasts forever I'm sorry I can't be perfect NAME THAT TUNE lol Do we need to do a millenial core throwback ep? LOVE YA, MEAN IT! xoxo, Spencer + Wendy
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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 doing things a bit differently this year... GET PUMPED! Love...
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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 discussing the need for women's-only movie theaters. Love...
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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 and caffeine late in the day - feel free to disregard my...
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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 salon.
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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!
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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 controversial album yet! Love ya, mean it! xoxo, S+W...
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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 questions this week and sinking our teeth into a juicy AITA!...
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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, and share our podcast on socials because we're not too…
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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 and laughter and hope that you get an hour to "escape" with...
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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 we (lolz) OK SUGARS love you mean it! xoxo, S+W...
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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 news in this episode is ALLEGED and not confirmed lol...
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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-house special and tbh...we don't care if we're the asshole!
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68: Chloraseptic Hangover
We love y'all <3 Checking in for a life update, chatting about what content has been keeping us busy and answer a few AITA submissions.
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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. Wendy kicked up her TV-watching game and we want to know…
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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 and what's got us bitching this week. xoxo
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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. This week's spotlight moment goes to a follow wanting to…
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 submissions if we've read yours before! If you're wondering if…
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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! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if…
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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 case are graphic and may be upsetting. If you wish to not...
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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! <3
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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 spotlight moment is a bridesmaid needing advice (very on...
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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 vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow…
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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! <3 _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just...
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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 <3
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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 & Cassie. _______________________________ Need advice?...
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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 spotlight moment is a new mom struggling to feel supported…
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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 moment is a listener making sneaky smoothies and our petty…
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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. This week's spotlight moment is from someone whose…
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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 advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to...
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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!
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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! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if...
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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 talking about the BOYZZZZ of it all, royalty conspiracies and...
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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 breaks down the off-screen Love is Blind updates and SPOILERS…
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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, new music and Wendy's Tayvis fatigue....
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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 appreciate this one! _______________________________ Need advice?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You may not know us yet, but we're basically famous...and always in on the joke. This isn't our first rodeo so we've learned a thing or two and one things for certain: Our lives may look different, but we all deal with the same shit. Welcome to our digital diary, where we're taking our notoriety to the mic and no topic is off limits. Each week, we'll laugh over life's bullshit, share our hot takes and make one of you basically famous too! Need advice? Want to get something off your chest? Or maybe you want to find out if you're the asshole in a situation? Call or text the hotline at 919-867-6776 for your moment in the spotlight. xoxo, Spencer & Wendy
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