Gimme the Goss

In a special episode this week your hosts Katie and Dana interview their trainer, Mike from Ridge Strength Co. They discuss exactly why everyone keeps blathering on about how middle-aged women need to strength train. And how best way to get started.Mike shares: Exactly why strength training is so important for holding it all together as we age The a specific type of weight lifting and cycle that makes all the difference Why tossing around 10 lb dumbbells all willy nilly might be a waste of your time And the biggest challenge to just simply getting startedYou'll also learn what Dana is bench pressing these days and the trick Katie used to do her first ever pull-up. Tune in now and learn how you can blast your delts and get those swolled glutes too. Oh and definitely book a class starting July 8th in the new space and come work out with them!Mike can be found at RidgeStrengthCo.com and @ridgestrengthco on Instagram. None of us are really on TikTok cause we're old.

This week, Katie and Dana are back and leading you on an emotional roller coaster of an episode that includes everything from a racist, 80-year-old falling asleep at his tacky ass, birthday party to the abject horror of watching your own kid pitch in travel a baseball game.They'll also discuss the biggest headlines of the week over here like:“Knicks in Five!”“Elder Millennial Woman Pulls Off Center Part”“Stunning Upset! Middle Age Couple Oust Grads from Beer Pong Table”“NJ Woman Sexually Attracted to New Refrigerator”And “Nice Guy!? XL, NJ, 3-Month-Old Could Give a Shit About His Sip ‘n See”And many more.Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Substack and don't forget to leave your favorite, middle-aged, besties a killer, 5-star review!

This week, Katie and Dana atone for last week's bungled episode by taking the podcast world by storm. They're diving into the most exigent and compelling stories of the week, including Katie accidentally posting an image of herself on the toilet.They also examine:Spencer Pratt's crushing defeat in the LA Mayoral RaceBelmont Cameli's past work on a millennial spin-offDana's eyebrows reemerging like a phoenix rising from the ashes of the early 2001'sWhether or not anyone is actually using Rec LeagueKatie's latest house guest experienceIf the Knicks were truly cursed by Temu HitlerWhy Graham Platner has dethroned Andrew Huberman as king of the fuck boysAnd why estradiol is in such short supply these daysYou know, all the good stuff.Don't forget to leave your favorite, tired, middle-aged besties a 5-star review and follow along on Instagram and Substack.Till next time, love you, byeeeee.

This week, Katie and Dana are officially in heat over fictional college hockey players - as are most middle aged moms in America.So what is it exactly about Off Campus that has us so hot and bothered? Is it:The fact that positive masculinity is on full display for once?Or that they feel nostalgic for a campus life filled with body positivity, an emphasis on sexual consent and allyship for survivors - that they themselves never experienced? Perhaps its centering of female pleasure and a glaring lack for the slut-shaming? Or maybe the emotional maturity of the young frat boys’ and the bravery they display in order to be vulnerable for one another?Or even just the refreshing lack of catty infighting among women in a society that loves to pit them against one another in order to win the guy?Well, your hosts discuss none of this as they shift into objectification mode and drone on about the chizzled-ass hunks in their little sweatpants making whoopies with full front.But that’s not all you can expect from this week’s cutting edge cultural commentary, they also:Rage about their kindly Senator being pepper sprayed in NewarkCrush on America’s Democratic Socialist mayors reducing violent crimeDiscuss their favorite wire-free bras and the white tee shirt that is so good but too expensive int this economyYou know, all the good stuff. Don't forget to leave them a 5-star review and follow along on Instagram and Substack. Boop.

This week Katie and Dana are yapping all about how they are the antithesis of a trad-wife, Dana's impromptu block party in their "Sand Lot" neighborhood, and Katie's trip to visit the Amish.They also ramble on about fun middle-age activities like:The pure ecstasy of purging your basementThe euphoria of a summer-ready gardenAnd thrifty tips on how to dermaplane on a budgetAnd of course they share all the things they are loving on this week.Be sure to subscribe at Substack to get all the links they mentioned and a weekly (ish) note.And be sure to follow them on IG so they can hit 1,000 followers and eventually get affiliate links for all the shit they talk about. And to see all they're special facial reactions, you can watch the pod on YouTubeOh and one last thing, subscribe and leave them a 5-star review wherever you listen to pods. 

This week, Katie and Dana are yapping about :Chelsea Handler destroying male comics at The Roast of Kevin Hart How Dana will not be heading back to couples therapy because Joel crushed Mother’s Day with the help of a certain, tall DutchmanThe new skincare spreadsheet Katie cannot wait to get her hands on Why Katie crashed her husband’s work conference in a disguise this week The weird things women become aroused by when middle age comes a calling And of course, voting rights, Virginia and our last swinging chance to save democracy We can’t recommend this episode enough, honestly. Especially because we had a certain surprise guest that we didn’t even know about. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Plus, follow us on Substack to get all the links we mention like: That skincare spreadsheet we mentioned Katie’s go-to Vitaminc C serum The robe Dana got for Mother’s Day because Dana has a thing for robes The colorful sneakers Katie got because Rick listens to our pod The leopard pants Dana cannot stop wearing And the ballet flats Katie scooped up at a discount Oh and the rental service we’re both hoping back on Oh and don't forget to connect on Instagram!

This week Katie and Dana are chatting away and covering topics like Dana's sober trip to MIami, Katie's drunky reunion, and Dana's long awaited breast reduction!They’ll also yap about the Met Gala and all the endless goss from that event!Pressing questions this week include: Who Amazon-primed their Met Gala dressWho’s suing who for sexual harassmentAnd who’s getting hitched in NYC this JulyPlus, they’re of course sharing what they’re reading, wearing, using and loving this week. Be sure to subscribe at Substack to get all the links they mentioned and a weekly (ish) note.And be sure to follow them on IG so they can hit 1,000 followers and eventually get affiliate links for all the shit they talk about. And to see all they're special facial reactions, you can watch the pod on YouTubeOh and one last thing, subscribe and leave them a 5-star review wherever you listen to pods. 

This week Katie and Dana are professionally yapping about all the latest gossip around the world. From the trad-wife-turned-time-traveller of Yesteryear to millennial-heartthrob-turned-documentarian of Everyone is Lying to You About Money. They’ll also tap into the pull of conspiracy theories around the White House Correspondents dinner and whether or not the Aura Head Spa is worth it. Pressing questions this week include: BitCoin - the financial future of the world or just an MLM for podcast bros? Are Russell Brand and Megan Kelly f&cking serious? Why is it so hard to get an MRI when your body is falling apart? Plus, they’re of course sharing what they’re reading, wearing, using and loving this week. Be sure to subscribe at Substack to get all the links they mentioned and a weekly (ish) note.And be sure to follow them on IG so they can hit 1,000 followers and eventually get affiliate links for all the shit they talk about. And to see all they're special facial reactions, you can watch the pod on YouTubeOh and one last thing, subscribe and leave them a 5-star review wherever you listen to pods. K. Till next time… Love you, bye. 

This week, you'll hear more hard hitting journalism from your favorite middle-aged mom friends as Katie and Dana discuss a casual trip to the evolutionary astrologer, a kids rock concert that brought one of them to tears and of course, their periods. Also on the docket: Are Birkenstocks on their way out of cool town?Is the FBI Director truly on a bender?Should Katie Miller get fucked or just go fuck herself? And did Katy Perry, who is not, in fact, pregnant with twins, kiss a girl who did not like it?Sprinkled on top is of course some civic action updates, places they've been, books they’ve ready, shows they’ve watched and what they’re excited for. Be sure to subscribe at Substack to get all the links they mentioned and a weekly (ish) note.And be sure to follow them on IG so they can hit 1,000 followers and eventually get affiliate links for all the shit they talk about. Oh and leave them a 5-star review wherever you listen to pods. K. Till next time… Love you, bye. 

This week Katie and Dana discuss Spring break, Easter and being overstimulated by their families. Dana shares a Sedona review while Katie talks Invisalign lisps. They’re also touching on hot topics like: Spray tan adventuresLaser hair removal And an upcoming breast reduction But when it comes to the gossip they’re covering everything from Artemis, celebrity divorce and podcast beefs to war crimes and their least favorite couple at Coachella. Be sure to subscribe on Substack to get all the links to what they’re loving like: https://substack.com/@UCx-AsHRB6IUimRayfR6... Their top two face sunscreens Trends like skin flooding and slugging DTFBeneath And that book Dana started that’s a cross between Outlander and The Handmaid’s TaleOh and follow them on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/gimme_the_goss/

Katie and Dana deliver another incredible "brain break" for moms this week. Topics covered include:April Fools jokes for the whole familyA truly manic MondayTaylor Swift's wisdom for the agesa Project Hail Mary reviewthe Laguna Beach reunionAnd a anti-feminist online magazine rant by DanaBe sure to subscribe on Substack to get all the links we mention like:Katie's newest skincare lovesDana's haircare products for maximizing volumeAnd the book the entire internet can't put down.And don't forget to follow us on Instagram too!

This week, Katie and Dana discuss a trip to Hobby Lobby, a chance encounter with Ryan Gosling and also a cheating scandal that's rocking a family business to its core.We also touch on:Panic disorder and the fun way it showed up in Dana's life this past weekKerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss & Kate Mara's appearance on The ViewRyan Gosling's new movieRedecorating Jude's houseA witchy Wednesday with mom friendsAnd so much moreDon't forget to subscribe to our Substack to get all the links like:Katie's new favorite foundationsAnd the ecru wide leg cuffed denim Dana just scooped up for Spring!And be sure to follow us on Instagram @gimme_the_goss

On this episode, the ladies welcome Dr. Lizzy P, clinical psychologist, sister-in-law to Dana and friend to Katie. They yap about what she’s seeing in the therapist’s chair and dive into some pretty personal stuff from Dana’s end.They also discuss:Anxiety and motherhoodBody image and dietingThe most common mental health issues facing our generation and our kidsDifferent types of therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT, ACT and EMDRThe most commons complaints in middle-aged marriagesAnd moreBe sure to subscribe to our Substack to get all the links we mentioned like:Dana's favorite pajamas, bathrobe and sheetsThe face products Katie swears by even though its probably just her botoxAnd the memoir on marriage they're hoping doesn't wind up giving them depressionAnd don't forget to follow us over on Instagram!

This week on the pod, Katie and Dana have an eclectic mix of goss for you, including:The invisible labor of the LeprechaunUpcoming plastic surgeryA milestone for their boysManaging the grief of losing a parentTimothee Chalamet and the OscarsA certain celebrity's potential AI girlfriendAnd moreDon't forget to subscribe to our Substack to get all the links we're mentioned including:Dana's favorite PJs and robeAnother favorite face cream of Katie'sAnd follow us on Instagram!

Learn what's in store for the upcoming astrological year for you and your loved ones with Ashley, The Yogastrologer!She believes your astrological chart is your starting point. Your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs help you understand your core energy, emotional needs, and how others perceive you.Our bodies are a reflection of these energies and the cosmos: ever changing, ebbing, and flowing. In her work as a Yoga instructor, she focuses on creative movements and themes that align with the energy of the current zodiac season.And we're here for it all.In this episode, Katie and Dana get their astrology charts read, explore their strengths, weaknesses and relationships and find out what they can expect from the year ahead.Ashley also answers their burning astrology questions like:What exactly does mercury in retrograde mean?What's the significance of eclipse season?What the F is going on in the world right now?What is a Node of Fate?How do you read astrology charts in the first place?And so much more.Be sure subscribe to our Substack and follow us on Instagram!For more info and to connect with Ashley, you can find her on her website: The Yogastrologer. And on Instagram

This week, Katie and Dana question whether the universe truly was conspiring to trap them in Florida for the snowpocalypse, plus what it was like traveling together as friends with slighhhhhtly different vacay vibes.Other topics discussed:Why Cracker Barrel is so shitty?Why Dana's children turn feral at Boschetto?Honestly, where the f&ck is Nancy Guthrie?Did you see SNL?Does Nancy Mace know Hillary Clinton is smarter than her?What does Katie mean when she says she's "supplementing her ass off?"And does Dana have any celebrity crushes OTHER than William Shatner?Join us for the answers to these and many more hard-hitting questions on today's episode.And don't forget to follow us on Instagram.Oh and make sure you subscribe to Substack to get the links to all the hot shit this week like:Katie's new fav moisturizerDana's life-changing, throwback travel purchaseThe latest novel we can't put downAnd more....K, love you. Bye!

This week, Katie & Dana host their very first special guest of honor to celebrate of the Year of the Horse. They delve into the astrological significance and energy of it all, highlighting themes of hope, positive change, and the impact on personal and societal growth.Topics also include beauty treatments, Valentine's Day, an ethics complaint against a retiring Superintendent of schools, a voter suppression bill, the Canadian cheating scandal, an Olympic athlete's pressure and online hate, a special election for the CD 11 seat, the SAVE Act, Armchair Expert podcast, relationship maintenance, Shrinking and Alone Arctic Circle.Call in with YOUR hot goss at: 929-446-3731And don't forget to follow them on Instagram and Substack to get all the links they mention like:Dana's favorite suede bucket bagKatie's vitamin C serumScripts to call your Senators!And more...

This week, Katie and Dana react to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show, a fiery hotline caller blasts Dana for her anti-Bieber sentiments and the ladies discuss "man-keeping" a new form of mental and emotional labor that involves women setting their husbands up on dates.Call in with YOUR hot goss at: 929-446-3731And don't forget to follow them on Instagram and Substack to get all the links they mention in the episode like:The meal delivery services Dana is using with hopes to never cook another meal againThe supplements giving everyone on the internet better poops and fewer cravingsAnd the cozy top Katie is loving from her go-to basics shopping destinationThank you for listening!

This week, Katie and Dana discuss their winter depression and rage and dig into the highlights of the Grammys. They also dive into Eve Radsky's Fair Play and their own journeys toward equity in their households. But the most unsettling goss of the week, was the disclosure of a sexual attraction of Katie's that left Dana reeling.You're up! Call them with YOUR anonymous Goss at: 929-446-3731And don't forget to follow them on Instagram and Substack to get all the links they mention like:Katie's new favorite undiesThe new bag Dana's obsessed withAs well as her new online shopping destinationAnd those Fair Play CardsThank you for listening!

This week Katie & Dana discuss why they'll probably stick to sober, caffeinated podcasting going forward. As well as the perfect middle-aged night out, Broadway with kids, local activism and their favorite barrel jeans and hair dryer. You know, all the important stuff.Oh and Katie shares some vintage goss from Australia's dating scene in the mid-aughts.Call us with your anonymous Goss at: +1 929-446-3731Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Substack to get all the links we mention like:Mr. Graham Kay's ComedyKatie's Favorite Hair DryerThe Barrel Jean Dana has 4 Pairs ofDana's Target BootsThe Bloom CollectiveSay You'll Remember MeAnd more.And to help our neighbors in Minnesota, head to the Stand with Minnesota website.

The hosts discuss their week, parenting challenges, podcast feedback, and political concerns. They also share experiences with night terrors and bursitis. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including travel plans, experiences at a local coffee shop, postpartum mental health, neighborhood dynamics, and entertainment recommendations. The hosts also discuss the idea of setting up a hotline for listeners to share gossip and experiences. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, reflections, and lighthearted banter.

The conversation covers a range of topics including protein coffee, the launch of a podcast, birthday celebrations, and gifts.The conversation covers the experience of receiving orthopedic shoes as a gift, the importance of community support and friendship, and personal health and wellness.TakeawaysProtein coffeePodcast launchBirthday celebrationsOrthopedic shoesCommunity support and friendshipPersonal health and wellness

The conversation delves into the exhaustion of holiday travel and hosting challenges, highlighting the mental load of the holiday season. It then transitions to a discussion about the Year of the Horse, symbolizing shedding and galloping into 2026. The conversation revolves around the themes of prioritizing personal growth and self-care, as well as setting achievable goals and resolutions. The speakers discuss their resolutions, including reading more books, focusing on self-care, and setting achievable goals for the year. They also share their excitement for a vacation and discuss their current reads and fashion choices.

The podcast hosts introduce themselves and share the inspiration behind the podcast. They discuss the spark of the idea, the creation of a safe space for women, daily life conversations, and what the show is not about. The podcast aims to build a community and provide relatable content for its listeners.