Kvetch and Confess

🚨 We've officially crossed a podcast milestone... our first male guest! 🎙️This week on Kvetch & Confess, we're joined by Effy Aloni, and let's just say... once we started talking, there was no stopping us. From ridiculous stories and hot takes to genuine conversations and plenty of side quests, this episode has a little bit of everything.🎬 Warning: We accidentally recorded a feature film. This is our longest episode yet, so consider this your intermission notice. Queue it up for your commute, your walk, while you're cooking dinner—or split it into a few sittings. We won't judge.If you've been waiting for a guy to enter the Kvetch & Confess universe, this episode delivers. Grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to laugh along with us. We had way too much fun recording this one, and we hope you have just as much fun listening.

This week, I’m joined by my friend Brina Weiss—a fellow blonde, fellow Upper West Sider, and someone who truly lives by the motto say yes now, figure it out later. From growing up in the Five Towns to building her life in the city, Brina and I talk about sister life, spontaneous adventures, friendship, photography, and what it means to always be down for something fun. It’s a conversation full of laughs, relatable stories, and a reminder that sometimes the best moments happen when you stop overthinking and just say yes.

This week, I’m joined by my sister for a conversation that really covers it all—from what it was like growing up together to what it actually means to step into the role of the big sister. We get into our dynamic over the years, share some very real (and sometimes chaotic) dating stories, and unpack our love-hate relationship with New York—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It’s honest, funny, and full of the kind of unfiltered moments you only get when you’re talking to someone who’s known you your entire life.

An Aussie lands on the Upper West Side and quickly realizes New York is not what the movies promised. From chaotic subways and aggressive walking speeds to bagels the size of her head, we’re breaking down the culture shock, confusion, and unexpected charm of NYC living. It’s accents, antics, and a whole lot of kvetching—mate.