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Good Trouble NYC
by Kait & Mary Honkus
Kait and Mary are two 20-something best friends navigating life in NYC. Join them as they recap their shenanigans, the not so glamorous aspects of city living, dating, relationships, and all the good trouble they get into. Nothing is off the table.
Episodes
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Did You Miss Us?!
It has been a whole year since we last updated you all of the good trouble we have been up to. After a long hiatus Kait and Mary are catching up on new jobs, new travels and new good trouble..... you DON'T want to miss this!
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All That Damn Hemoglobin
Mary and Kait had...very different work days to say the least. While they both went to med spas, Mary got a facial while Kait was selling hemoglobin devices. Both girls feel a bit delirious as they recap their days and spill their single solo behaviors (you know, the things you do alone that…
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The Aprés Ski Bunny Life
You know that Kait and Mary are summer lovers, but one winter activity makes the cold season bearable: Skiing. Our friend group plans a massive ski trip each year, which TBH isn't an easy task (because of commitment phobes). If you're begging your group to go on a ski trip, we offer helpful tips…
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Witchy Witchy Woo Woo Shit
Past, present, future...there's a lot Kait and Mary discovered about all three of those this week. A hoarder's apartment opened up in Kait's apartment building so of course she went exploring and found thousands of books and journal entries. The shit she unearthed is crazy! Mary had an energy...
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New Year, Same Us
We're back and better than ever baby!! 2023 was a doozy, but you best believe we will make 2024 the best. year. yet. Kait and Mary share their aspirations for the year (they're both dreaming big) and reminisce on some of their favorite moments from the past year. One thing's for sure: There will…
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I Don't Understand Influencers
Every single time Kait brings up an influencer, Mary responds with 'Who tf is that?' So, in this episode, Kait gives Mary a full rundown on some of her favorite influencers and all their drama. Plus, Mary details what it's been like attending some industry events with influencers. (TL;DR: it's...
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Is Your TikTok FYP This Insane?
Kait and Mary's TikTok FYP couldn't be more different...while Kait is getting influencer drama (AKA Dave Portnoy's split) Mary gets people falling in the mud...wtf. Kait needs to give Mary a lesson in all the influencer tea. Plus, the girls share their November NYC hot spots Follow us on…
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'Tis the Season for Depression
What the hell is in the air? It seems like everyone has been struggling the past few weeks — Kait and Mary included. Mary ended things with her situationship, Kait couldn't find her car...but they still have a lot to be thankful for. Mainly, each other and the girl gang....and botox. Instagram:...
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Suga Suga
Ladies, we've set it before but seriously. It's time to date yourself. Why? You may find a sugar daddy. That happened to Mary on her latest 'date me night.' Should she entertain it? You decide. We also talk marriage and wedding expectations. Why is getting married so expensive anyways? Follow us…
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Good Trouble (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift has such a hold on society...including us. We could ogle about TS for hours, but we keep it short and sweet with some of our favorite things about her. Yeah, we all knew an episode about blondie was coming lol how could it not when she's taking over the world? Also Happy Bday…
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Ghosties and Ghosting
Happy Halloween Troublemakers! You may be sick of us talking about Halloween but oh well! It's the BEST time of year. We're making sure to celebrate appropriately, with haunted dinners and places. Don't believe in ghosts? You may change your mind after listening to Kait and Mary recall their...
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Beauty, Blowouts, and Boyfriends (Oh My!)
Ever wonder what it's like to work in the beauty industry? Well, Mary has some details. In this episode, she deep dives into how she got her start working in magazines and what her weeks look like working for herself. And if you've ever had questions about microcurrent, you'll want to listen.…
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If You Don't Dress Up for Halloween You're Lame
We all know that the best part of Halloween is dressing up! The girls recap all of their favorite costumes from years past (you'll def get some inspiration). Plus, we recap the wild burlesque show we went to...the star of the show was KAIT!! Follow us on Instagram:...
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WTF Is Going on in Pop Culture This Month?
Okay guys, in our personal lives things weren't that exciting this week. For the rest of the world? Shit is getting spicy. It seems like there are never-ending WTF moments. From the spike in interest in the Roman empire (IYKYK) and absolutely insane reality TB (we're looking at you Love Is Blind)...
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How to Spend Rainy Days in New York
Rain rain go away....that's how all New Yorkers are feeling right about now. Will there ever be a sunny weekend? Hopefully soon. But until then, Kait and Mary have tons of options for how you can spend a delightful rainy day in New York. On the one recent day it wasn't raining, Kait went to the...
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Goodbye Summer
Summer — both Kait and Mary's favorite time of year — is officially over (sad), but the memories from the season are full of good trouble! The pair reminisce on some recent travels, from San Francisco all the way to Turkey, and may have some updates on new men (!!). Plus, they share their...
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Unhinged on Hinge
Dating apps are all fun and games, right? Mary sure thinks so. From pterodactyl noises to tormenting men, Kait and Mare know how to make the best of dating apps. But if the app life isn't for you, Kait gives us some tips for meeting men in person (she's a pro!). Follow us on Instagram:...
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The Tween Years of Adulthood
Our mid to late 20s are such a weird time — the transitional period has us feeling so discombobulated and nowhere near our goals. But at the same time, we're glad we have each other to figure it out together and forge new paths. In this episode, we talk about how our dreams have shifted and get...
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Cape Week Overload
Kait and Mary discuss the rest of girls cape week and have to use code names for some of the ladies,,,, Listen to the good trouble they got into and how to successfully plan a girls trip!
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Introducing...
...Our day one ladies. You hear us talk about our friends all the time, and you finally get to meet them. In this episode, Erin, Mikella, Ali, and Shan introduce themselves and detail their favorite good trouble moments. Many more memories will be made this week during our annual Cape trip. Of...
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New Beginnings
Starting a fresh chapter can be exciting and scary, but it's a bit easier when you have your best friend by your side. Mary and Kait did a complete switcha-roo — Kait started her full-time corporate job and Mary quit hers with nothing lined up. In this episode, they talk about how life has…
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The Adventures of Starlet & Scarlett
We're back baby and better than ever! Since the last time you've heard from us we kicked off summer with a trip to Cape Cod for Kait's birthday...and you know we got into some major good trouble — especially Starlet & Scarlett who had an insanely wild night. If this is how summer started we can't...
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In Our Summer Feels
We'll admit it: We're the girls who long for summer all year. This may sound dramatic, but we don't feel truly alive until June comes around — AND IT'S FINALLY FUCKING HERE! In this episode, we recall some of our favorite summer memories and discuss what's in store for summer 2023. It's also the...
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First Date Expectations
Depending on who you are (and who you're with) first dates can be thrilling or a disaster. You have to go into it with knowing you're intentions, and tbh girls' and guys' expectations can be very different. This episode we dive into our personal first date requirements, what constitutes a first...
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The Truth About Going to College in NYC
Seeing new graduates walk around in their caps and gowns this week got us feeling nostalgic — we can barely believe it's been four years since we graduated from FIT. Going to school in NYC was a wild ride: It forced us to grow up quickly, and it fully prepared us for the real world. Are we…
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Apartment Hunting 101
Nothing can tear New Yorkers down...except for apartment hunting. New York real estate is a crazy beast, and if you're not prepared it can swallow you whole (or leave you crying in a ball). With our helpful check list what to look for, where to live, and items to have prepared, you'll be able to...
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Tough Conversations
Another month has come and gone — you know what that means: It's time for our top spots of the month. Beyond that though, we get really raw this episode. We promised you the good, the bad, and the ugly, and this week Mary opens up about her struggles with alcohol. Lots of emotions come out, but...
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A Love Letter to Our Ladies
We'll be the first to admit that finding and maintaining friendships isn't the easiest. We've gained and lost friends over the years — some people are just meant to be in your life for a reason or a season — but when you find your people, hold them close. Our NYC girl group is filled with true...
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Lucky Girl Syndrome
It's officially spring time in New York, and we feel alive again. Spending time outside is unmatched, and we detail some of the best places to wander around in the city. The weather also just has us feeling lucky, and similar to manifesting we have lucky girl syndrome. Best believe that all the...
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New York Side Hustle Culture
We'll be the first to admit that living in New York isn't easy — but it's worth it. The way many people make it work (including us) is with a side hustle. In this episode we give you an inside look at our side hustles, how we build up clientele, and some helpful tips for establishing your own.…
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What Happens When 10 Redheads Walk Into a Bar
It's Mary's birthday!. To surprise her, the girls show up in red wigs. So what happens when 10 redheads walk into a bar? Obviously some good trouble ensues. The crew takes over Williamsburg for a night out in Brooklyn. Along the way lap dances are had, old flings resurrect, and bodega floor food…
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Chasing Chaos
Most people avoid chaos...but that's not the case for Kait — she actively chases it. And we mean ALL of it (the chaotic good, neutral, and evil). But we've been wondering, why? In this week's episode we take a deep dive into the chaos, analyzing our past lives and zodiac placements, to come up…
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Join Our Cuddle Puddle
What is a cuddle puddle you ask? Well it is a big puddle....of cuddles. (not an orgy we promise). Seriously though, is there anything better than drunk cuddling with your friends? That's how Mary spent her ski weekend in Vermont. While she was in the frozen tundra Kait was in the DR roasting to a...
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Gaslighting and All Things Miami
What happens in Miami...doesn't stay in Miami. Mary recaps a whirlwind 5 days in Florida (spoiler, lots of good trouble was had). Kait stayed in New York, but got into some....interesting trouble (RIP solara). Also, we talk about how to spot a gaslighter and how to regain control of the…
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Big Dick Energy for Girls
Big dick energy isn't just for the boys — far from it actually. Wanna know how girls can exude big dick energy? Tip 1: Take yourself out on a date. Ladies, you can treat yourself any night of the week! Need some ideas on where to go? Well, we recap our good trouble-approved February NYC hot spots...
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The Icks We Have...About Ourselves
JK, we're perfect. Okay but actually, we pull back the layers and really think about what icks people might have about us. No one's perfect, but the right person won't find any icks within us — that's why we're happily single and figuring it out. To preoccupy our time we're joining an exclusive...
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My Dog Ate My Vibrator
We both may be single for Valentine's Day this year but we'll always have our girlfriends...and our trusty vibrators. Word to the wise though, make sure you don't store it in a place that your dog can get into. (Mary learned that the hard way.) We also take a trip down memory lane and talk about...
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Manifest It, Baby!
After a quick 48 hours in London, Mary recaps the good trouble she got into abroad — it includes hot British accents, clearing a room to strut down the catwalk, and lots of manifesting. Plus, we touch on exciting events coming up in the city and (lame) sugar daddies. Follow us on Instagram:...
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Dudes Need Botox, Too
We've almost made it through Dry January (woo!), but honestly that's not the easiest feat when so many social interactions in New York revolve around alcohol. Here, we dive into activities you can do soberly in the city — like treating yourself to a spa day — and discuss the future of aesthetic...
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1. Welcome to Good Trouble NYC
Introducing Good Trouble NYC hosted by Kait Powers and Mary Honkus: A new podcast about life in NYC, shenanigans, and dating. In our first episode Kait and Mary explain the meaning behind good trouble and how it came to be. Plus, the gals will tell the story of how they first met and what to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kait and Mary are two 20-something best friends navigating life in NYC. Join them as they recap their shenanigans, the not so glamorous aspects of city living, dating, relationships, and all the good trouble they get into. Nothing is off the table.
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Kait & Mary Honkus
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