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Catching Up With Two Friends
by Siena Blier
Once a month, two long-distance friends get on a call to discuss their current obsessions, confusions and preoccupations.
Episodes
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September 27th, 2026
Extracurriculars, a free fitness consultation, and a stressful exam.
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August 24th, 2026
Leah shares much wisdom on stopping weddings, consolidating email addresses, and interpreting dreams.
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July 7th 2026
It's a May-June-July Mega-Catch-Up! A song to make you tear up in the woods, income tax returns (not the P'tit Belliveau song, though you should give it a listen!), and the end of a summer camp job era. Happy summer, and special shout-out to those who had to move this summer! Yikers!
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May 1st 2026
A short but eventful stay at the Dorval Terminus and other delightful tales from the month of April. Enjoy!
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A hockey lesson
Learn how the playoffs work! Recorded May 1st 2026.
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April 4th 2026
March happened! We got the album we all needed, we got great advice, and, most importantly, we got through every day.
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March 6th 2026
February came a little late this year! Student discounts at the theatre, cosmic vengeance, and birdsong - enjoy!
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January 29th 2026
The cheeky cowboy we all needed, the sound of silence, and the ABSURD ghosting culture on Facebook Marketplace. Happy almost spring!
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Bonus Episode 🔥🏒 Heated Rivalry Part III
We're still at the cottage. Recorded on 18th January 2026.
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Bonus Episode 🔥🏒 Heated Rivalry Part II
We love Rose Landry. Recorded on 17th January 2026.
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Bonus Episode 🔥🏒 Heated Rivalry Part I
"too much too good" - Ilya The way Ilya describes Shane's ~skills~ is also the way many would describe this incredible Canadian series. Episodes 1-3 are discussed. Bon appétit!
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December 30th 2025
Who would you least expect to meet on a trail in the woods five hours north of Montreal? How does one throw an axe? And most importantly... which Canada-Russia hockey power couple is taking the world by STORM?! Listen and find out! Enjoy!
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December 1st 2025 (but it's November!)
The *beauty* of not checking one's grades, a plug for rap québ and a stamp of approval for dating your coworkers. Enjoy!
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October 26th 2025 with Tristan!
Magic Mike XXL, a profoundly messed up sleep schedule and Very Adult Things - what more does one need for this spookiest of seasons? Enjoy!
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September 28th 2025 with Anne and Rosemarie!
A duo to rival all others - a PWHL superfan and a Social Network reenactor! The conversation twists and turns as a tree-like man, liquidless smoothies, and slow burn friendships are discussed, along with the most important question - where did the headphone jack go?
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x11)
It's the series finale! #teambenitobutnotforbellyformyself
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x08)
"...this episode was everything that was needed" - Leah Need we say more?
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August 24th 2025 with Alexa!!
She's in the West Island, she's in Lasalle, she's on this podcast - she's everywhere!! Alexa joins the gal pals for a discussion of standing waves, cryptic bass lines and fleeting time. Cheers!
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x07)
This was a crazy one!
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x05/06)
Bon appétit! Recorded August 18th 2025.
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x04)
Enjoy! Recorded August 3rd 2025.
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July 27th 2025 with Yours Truly (feat. TSITP 3x03)
Happy July! Stay tuned for to hear about story songs, a driving conundrum, and imposter syndrome, as well as a debrief of episode 3x03 of TSITP!
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty (3x01/02)
Join us for a discussion of the first two episodes of TSITP's third season! Recorded July 20th 2025.
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June 29th 2025
Summer is upon us! This long and winding conversation meanders through a handsome handsome man, non-graceful kick-offs, and a SUPER SUCCESS!!!
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May 24th 2025
Happy May Showers! Listen in to learn about failing salons, a new golden rule for Single Pringles, and cute lil shorts (for the youngest siblings of the world). Enjoy!
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May 3rd 2025 with Phoebe!!
She's the one and only, and she's joining the gal pals on this sort-of-April journey! Cheers to a cured delulu, lab sociology and getting back to dilly-dallying. Happy spring y'all!
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April 6th 2025 (but we're counting it as March)
**Let's all collectively pretend this isn't getting posted almost a month late (again)** Real PJs, iPad kids in the gym, and almost-summer hype!
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February 5th 2025 (but we're counting it as January)
**Let's all collectively pretend this isn't getting posted almost a month late** Period pain, the Superbowl, and the Grammies! What more could you want?
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Happy Galentine's Day | XO, Kitty Season 2
We love Q. We love Min Ho. That pretty much sums it up.
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December 30th 2024
What better way to celebrate New Year's Eve Eve than with discussions of The Rock's best film performance yet, Christmas not feeling like Christmas, and 2024 Best Ofs! Cheers to 2025!
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29th November 2024
Joe Rocca's man bun (🔥🔥🔥), unjustified Black Friday hype, some psychoanalysis and a DRASTIC change in note-taking style... This episode's got it all. Happy Movember y'all!
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Bonus Episode! Queen Charlotte Panel
A panel of Certified Bridgerton Experts - Carissa, Alex, Sammy and Mia (in spirit) - joins our two Gal Pals to debrief the Queen Charlotte Bridgerton spin-off. Bon appétit! **This episode was definitely NOT recorded on October 20th 2024 and only uploaded a month later because midterm/scholarship...
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NO FRILLS | October 27th 2024 with Eszter!!
If a unicorn was a blonde Hungarian business major... that unicorn would be Eszter. The Catching Up gals were DELIGHTED to discuss love at first query, poor time management and ~sauces~ with this Queen amongst queens. Bon appétit!
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TRANSATLANTIC | September 22nd 2024 with Matt!!
Catching Up was HONOURED to be joined by the man, the myth, the soon-to-be EGOT winner - Matt!! Will there be talk of chicken fat, hatred, and hot girl walks? Will there be pondering over math, The Dare, and aging into a healthier sleep schedule? Will there be sighs over funding applications,...
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NO FRILLS | August 29th
Absolutely unedited because happy Back to School! The Wallows, Selena Gomez (singer or actress?), white boards and Whitney Houston (Rest In Peace). Enjoy!
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AFTER HOURS | "July 31st" with Alex and Sammy!!
This July's episode, featuring the fabulously fascinating Alex and Sammy definitely WASN'T recorded on August 1st! Join our two favourite Gal Pals, an up-and-coming geneticist and a soon-to-be ("soon" being very loosely employed here; rip med students) pathologist as they discuss so much good TV,...
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AFTER HOURS | Bridgerton Season 3, pt. 2 (feat. Mia and Carissa!!)
What else is there to say? We stayed up past our bedtimes (started recording at 9pm) and Carissa survived a power outage (girl boss queen) to deliver hot takes and bag-of-flour analogies. ¡Disfruten!
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June 23rd with Mia!!
She's a humble bank employee by day, a Gordon Ramsay fan by night (wink wink) and a hilarious entertainer ALL. THE. TIME. Grab some popcorn and treat yourself to the charms of Mia! Topics include a truly toxic relationship with a dirty chai, a mansplaining conundrum and men thinking they're funny...
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Bonus Episode! Bridgerton Season 3, pt. 1
Join our two favourite Gal Pals as they discuss Bridgerton season 3, part 1. For comparisons between the books and the show, hot takes on Colin, and praise for the Featheringtons - right this way! Note: Originally recorded June 2nd 2024
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May 29th 2024
Join our two favourite Gal Pals as they discuss the SUN, P'tit Belliveau, watch tan lines, music identity crises, uncut apples and the proper way to floss. Bon appétit!
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April 28th with Kate!!
This month's Catching Up is graced with the wisdom and wit of a prolific fanfic writer/expert archivist in-the-making - Kate! Join two roommates as they discuss the Saw (not SAUL) franchise, sweet-toothed fairies and weird brain mash-ups. Bon appétit!
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March 30th 2024 with Laura!!
She's great with fish. She's a Swiftie to the core. She *clap* slays *clap* every *clap* day. Have you guessed yet? It's the one and only LAURA! Listen in on this conversation featuring giant ground (avocado-eating) sloths, infinite snoozes and growing Skittles (not sponsored). Cheers!
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February 10th 2024 with Gwyn!!
There's only one person capable of breaking the record for the longest episode of Catching Up to date, and that person is the fabulous, freelancing, rule-breaking, word-loving GWYN. Join this dynamic trio for a conversation featuring lots of little rats, financial literacy and an existential...
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January 27th 2024 with Yours Truly!!
On December 29th, 2022, a Bingo card of 2023 predictions was made by three young fortunetellers... How did they fare? Find out by tuning in to the first 2024 episode of Catching Up. This discussion is akin to to an MKTO bop from 2012 - it's Classic, featuring our two charming hosts and a variety…
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December 27th 2023 with Kayla AND Chanel!!!!
It's the most wonderful time of the year because all anyone wanted for Christmas was a DOUBLE GUEST episode of Catching Up - and Kayla and Chanel are here to make everyone's dreams come true! This lively discussion features humble pity parties, a lot of Frank Ocean, crowded malls on Boxing Day...
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November 12th with Peter!!
The world has been demanding the appearance of this guest for weeks - nay, MONTHS - and the time has finally come. He's a plane fixer-upper by day and a Dungeon Master by night, and somehow, he does the whole "adulting" thing through it all - it's Peter! This Movember's discussion features a…
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October 14th 2023 with Paige!!
Friday, October 13th blessed Catching Up some good luck in the form of a wonderful new voice! This guest has worked with zooplankton, birds, fish, and everything in between. She's a Swiftie, a camper, a ballerina, a QUADRUPLET and an iconic multitasker... It's Paige! This month's discussion...
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September 24th 2023 with Carissa!!
Season TWO of Catching Up With Two Friends starts off strong with a guest like no other. She's a bike-rider, a dancer, a hot-girl-walker, a foodie, a yogi and an all-around ray of sunshine... she's Carissa! This month's discussion features the complexity of sandwich LaYErIng, swooping first…
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Bonus Episode! The Summer I Turned Pretty
This episode has been a looooong time coming. Our two long-distance chatterbox buddies embark on an in-depth discussion of the Amazon Prime Video phenomenon - The Summer I Turned Pretty. SPOILER ALERT: Potential season 3 spoilers from 1:16:27 to 1:28:13, so listen at your own risk. Enjoy!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Once a month, two long-distance friends get on a call to discuss their current obsessions, confusions and preoccupations.
HOSTED BY
Siena Blier
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Once a month, two long-distance friends get on a call to discuss their current obsessions, confusions and preoccupations.
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Catching Up With Two Friends is created and hosted by Siena Blier.
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