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Sisters Like Us
by Laken Edwards & Ally Alford
Two sisters, nine years apart, and quite the story to share. Welcome to the Sisters Like Us podcast! A podcast where we spill all the wine! We dive into what it's like to be sisters in two different generations and talk (a lot) about our everyday lives. Both of us living in Chicago, living two different lives, there are endless things to share. Grab a glass (or a bottle) and sip, listen, laugh & enjoy a podcast you do not want to miss! Let's DRINK about it
Episodes
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let's drink about our family vacation to Vegas
Hi! This week is mostly a Vegas recap! We also, of course, also talk about TV & DWTS! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Fun drink? 03:50 Vegas day 1 08:06 Vegas day 2 19:48 Vegas day 3 26:13 Vegas day 4 34:07 DWTS 40:05 TS thoughts... 43:55 Back to DWTS 46:33 HR 49:21 Little break! 50:54 FMK 🍷Spill…
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let's drink about football, fingers, & pre-vegas thoughts
Hi! This week is our usual suspects with random thoughts about Vegas sprinkled in every few minutes. I think we're still in shock that our whole family is headed on vacation together!! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 HOOK ' EM 02:23 Ally's High 04:50 Lows... 10:50 Project Runway & the boat 13:07 DWTS...
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let's drink about having FOMO and a new fun game
Hi! This week is much more energetic since the kids had gone to bed early! We kicked off with our usual highs and lows. We spent a lot of time analyzing the new DWTS cast and we both finished a book!!! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Do we keep counting??? 03:15 Highs 11:32 Lows 14:15 New Game 16:06...
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let's drink about Disney night and DWTS predictions
Hi! This week starts with a recap about our Disney night! Then we chat about some DWTS predictions and other TV shows - which of course included something about Heated Rivalry. We also chat a little about books, Halloween, and packing for Vegas. ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Lyla is 3!!!! 02:00...
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let's drink about five things worth the money
Hi! This week starts with a long high / low recap including an update on Ally's apartment progress. We also talk a lot of TV. (too much???) And then we wrap up with the five things worth the money trend! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 City Target rant 01:50 New drink 05:54 Ally's high & low 13:21...
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let's drink about vacation, moving, and a new kitty!
Hi! This week is a lot of recapping the last two weeks which included a family vacation, a big move, and a new kitty! We talk a lot about TV and a few random tangents, as always. ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Laken's Vacay Recap 08:22 Ally's Move 14:58 BENNY 23:28 Ally's On Screens 27:30 Heated...
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let's drink about hilary, fanfic, and monkeys
Hi! This week is a little silly since we let Lindsey and mom comment from the couch! We chatted about our Hilary Duff experience, how packing is going for Ally, and what are plans are for Vegas! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 New DWTS 2:36 Highs & Lows aka a HD recap 14:33 On Screens 20:34…
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let's drink about addicting puzzles and the cutest story
Hi! We brought back a taste test this week with three different protein waters. Two were okay and one was an absolute no! We also chatted about lots of TV and Ally tells the cutest story! 📝 Things We Mentioned: Murdoku Volume 1: https://amzn.to/4fx3cPx Murdoku Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4bqhdgx...
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let's drink about highs, lows, and a fun purchase
Hi! We are back with wine this week and that definitely made us chattier! We talk about a lot of TV, some of Ally's favorite apps, and of course, Heated Rivalry. ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 High & Low 12:11 Your subscription is up. 15:27 Ally's new app 19:24 America's Sweethearts 26:30 Elle 29:11...
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let's drink about last weekend and upcoming travel
Hi! This episode was a little shorter, but we still talked about a lot! We share some upcoming travel plans, our current annoyance with the weather, and maybe a little past trauma. ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Last week 10:34 Chicago Marie Illinois 13:37 Reading & watching 22:25 Comments &…
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let's drink about 5 star reads and daily games
HI! We are back this week. Ally had some big milestones, we went on our first boat day, and we talked a lot about what we're reading and (not?!) watching! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Ally's new car 02:07 First C9 wedding of 2026 04:20 Honeymoon right away? 10:00 First boat day! 13:53 Two shows...
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let's drink about social media and a current struggle
HI! This week's episode got slightly delayed. We recorded it on Monday 6/15, but it took me a bit to get it done! SORRY! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Weekend recap 06:00 Sports! 11:30 New restaurant 16:43 Reading & watching 19:10 Less time on social media 21:25 Struggling a little 23:38 Questions...
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let's drink about fact checking and fun weekends
This week's episode bounced from last weekend to media to my thoughts on hosting. We also talk about Ally's busy summer and Heated Rivalry. (again) ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Tony's! 03:02 Weekend recap 15:18 We missed mom. 17:50 Reading 19:18 FMK 22:12 Back to books 24:00 TV & Movies 28:33...
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let's drink about upcoming TV shows and sports (?!)
This week's episode was a little bit on the shorter side, but somehow we still manage to cover a lot! As always, we talked about reading, TV, and our past weeks. We also touch on sports and something Laken is convinced is a millennial trait. ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Last week 06:06 Reading…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT ALLY'S BIRTHDAY RECAP FEATURING HER BESTIE | EPISODE 85
This week's episode featured a special guest - Leslie, Ally's best friend! Most of the episode is about recapping Ally's birthday weekend, but we of course still chat TV and other random things including Ally's New Book!! (?!) ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Leslie! 07:37 Birthday recap 23:46…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BUSY WEEKS AND FEELING SETTLED | EPISODE 84
This week's (slightly delayed, sorry!) episode was a little random! We talked about our busy weeks and Ally's upcoming birthday plans. As always, we talked about books and TV! I needed Ally to deep dive the comment from the prior week about not watching TV to fall asleep anymore?! Cheers! -L ⏱...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT ALLY'S LONDON TRIP & MOTHER'S DAY | EPISODE 83
This week's episode was recorded on Mother's Day so we pulled in the best mom we could ever ask for! We chat a lot about Ally's trip to London, some random media things, and of course - somehow - more Heated Rivalry! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Happy Mothers Day! 02:00 Highlights & Hotel 08:04…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT PACKING, PLANS, AND NEW TV | EPISODE 82
This week's episode was a little shorter since we filmed at the end of the day! We chatted about books, TV, and movies as usual. We also chatted about Ally's busy weekend and her upcoming trip to London! 🥂 Drink of the week: Tea ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 More Heated Rivalry 06:14 Other Reading...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT HEATED RIVALVRY | EPISODE 81
Well, we finally went to the cottage. After months of Ally raving about Heated Rivalry, we finally took advantage of having a whole Saturday with no plans (and no husband & toddler!) and watched the show from start to finish. We recorded this immediately after we finished and somehow managed to...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT LEO’S ARRIVAL & SUMMER PLANS | EPISODE 80
We are back!!! We might be a little rusty so this episode is a little all over the place! We chat about Leo's birth story, what we've been reading & watching, and our plans for the summer! 🥂 Drink of the week: Coffee, Water, & Milk ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Leo's birth story 08:21 How is Ally?...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT THE OLYMPICS, THE SUPER BOWL & FUTURE PLANS | EPISODE 79
This episode starts with a little sister tiff - kept it in for the realness. Then we talk a lot about current TV like the Olympics and the Super Bowl. We also talk about books and things related to reading! 🥂 Drink of the week: Raspberry Leaf Tea & Water 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BROADWAY SHOWS & CORPORATE JOBS | EPISODE 78
This episode starts with a convo about Broadway shows - a few recent ones that Laken has seen and options for Ally in London. Then we answer a few of your questions about matcha, spray tans, and quitting your corporate job. (CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!) Of course, we spend a good chunk of time on...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BIRTH STORY, BABY NAMES, & BRIDGERTON | EPISODE 77
This episode starts off with updates on my current pregnancy, a chat about baby names, and the story of Lyla's birth - which I don't know that I've ever shared anywhere?! Then we get into entertainment and spend a while chatting about the newest Bridgerton series and some weird rules that they…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT (MOSTLY) TERRIBLE TV SHOWS | EPISODE 76
This episode is very TV heavy between a long chat about the Traitors and other things we are watching. We also talked about another fun night for Ally and something else coming for her in 2026! 🥂 Drink of the week: Hot Tea & Cherry Coke 📝 Things We Mentioned: The Conditions of Will:...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT FOMO, TRAVEL, AND GOALS | EPSIODE 75
This episode starts with a little rant from Laken, but then we get into our happy, silly selves. We answered some fun questions from y'all about FOMO and habits. Then we talked about what we're currently watching and our goals for 2026! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water 📝 Things We Mentioned: Anxious...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT ALLY’S FUN WEEKEND & THE WINTER BLUES | EPISODE 74
We are back this week with more giggles, gasps, and yes, eye rolls! We start with a recap of Ally's weekend which involves...you can probably guess! We answer some awesome questions from you and share what we're currently reading and watching! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water and smoothie 📝 Things We...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT WHAT WE ARE LEAVING BEHIND IN 2025 | EPSIODE 73
We are so happy to be back!!! This week's episode is a lot of catch up including how the rest of 2025 went and what we are leaving behind. We, of course, catch up on all things entertainment including A LOT from Ally about a popular new show! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water and coffee 📝 Things We...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BOOK UPDATES AND HOME DECOR
Ok, the currently section is back. We narrowed it down to what we think are the 5 most helpful categories for now! We share a lot of random stuff we are trying (or hoping to try) and some things are definitely loving. We talk about updates on Ally's book, of course Dancing with the Stars, and...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BOOKS, FALL PLANS, AND WORK ADVICE
This episode has a lottttt on Dancing with the Stars! Are you surprised??? We are excited to dig deep into the new season, who we would want to be paired with, and which weeks are looking forward to. We also talk a lot about other TV shows - some new ones and some that are returning in the fall.…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT NEW MUSIC AND THE END OF SUMMER
We are excited to be back in our regular seats chatting with your about all things media, current events, and life in general! 🥂 Drink of the week: Water & Diet Coke ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Ally's busy season 03:48 → Vegas baby! 05:42 → Pregnancy update 08:43 → Taylor Swift 11:08 → Sabrina...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT BEING ABLE TO RECORD LIVE!
WE ARE BACK! And with a fun surprise to kick off this episode! This was the episode we recorded LIVE with friends in the audience on 8/9. IT WAS SO FUN to be able to interact live and chat! 🥂 Drink of the week: Cosmo's from Costco 📝 Things We Mentioned: Laken's Book: https://amzn.to/472s9Qg...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT MEAL PLANNING AND WEDDING TRENDS
🥂 Drink of the week: WATER ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Weekend Recap 13:13 → Ally's Junk Journal 16:18 → Reading 17:57 → DWTS 23:36 → Watching 25:08 → Using 25:56 → Eating 31:30 → Jeff Bezos Wedding 33:32 → Wedding Trends 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need advice, or a topic you…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT A WEIRD MOVIE AND CONCERT TICKETS
🥂 Drink of the week: Long Drink 📝 Things We Mentioned: Come hang out with us! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Long Drink 03:10 → Watching 12:55 → Reading 17:13 → Using...nothing. 17:24 → Buying 22:22 → Eating 26:16 → Boat day 35:24 → Guests...? 🍷Spill the wine! Do you have a question, need…
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT FATHER'S DAY AND SUMMER PLANS
Hi! The heat was definitely dragging us down a little in this episode, but we chatted about TV (as usual), Father's Day, and our summer plans. Which includes HANGING OUT WITH YOU! Make sure you let us know if you can join us on August 9th! 🥂 Drink of the week: Costco Rose 📝 Things We Mentioned:...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT THE WEDDING & NEW TV SHOWS
Hi! This episode has lotsss of debriefing on our brother's wedding - YAY NEW SISTER! We also have doubles on some of the categories since we took a week off from recording! 🥂 Drink of the week: Rose: https://bit.ly/43MDiCJ ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Do we remember how to do this? 01:09 → Wine...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT BIRTHDAY RECAP & REPEAT TOPICS
Hi! We recorded this episode before we went out so we are readdddy! We recap Ally's birthday and of course go on lots of random tangents! 🥂 Drink of the week: Old Fashioneds ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Going outtttt 05:12 → Birthday Recap 11:05 → Reading 15:02 → Watching 19:54 → Buying 22:19 →...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT PASSIONATE TV THOUGHTS & AGING
Hi! We recorded this episode on Ally's birthday! We talk a lot about TV thoughts, books, and of course, getting older! 🥂 Drink of the week: https://bigflavorstinykitchen.com/watermelon-sugar-high-tequila-cocktail/ ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Watermelon Mint Margs 02:17 → SLOMW 06:19 → Ally's…
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT SOME OLD STORIES & EXCITING PURCHASES
Hi! This episode has some exciting topics including a big purchase by both of us! We also reminisce a little bit on some old memories! 🥂 Drink of the week: Margs - https://www.otrcocktails.com/ready-to-drink-cocktails/margarita-cocktail ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Spicy Margs 02:27 → Watching...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT OUR NASHVILLE TRIP & ALLY’S BIRTHDAY PLANS
Hi! This episode included a brief catch up, a preview at our outfits for Nashville, and a lot of time sharing our DREAM Dancing With the Stars Casts! 🥂 Drink of the week: Sauvy B: https://express.binnys.com/store/binnys/products/16375025-prima-2015-sauvignon-blanc-750-ml Pinot Grigio:...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT OUR DREAM DANCING WITH THE STARS CAST
Hi! This episode included a brief catch up, a preview at our outfits for Nashville, and a lot of time sharing our DREAM Dancing With the Stars Casts! 🥂 Drink of the week: Tea 📝 Things We Mentioned: Laken's New Cookbook: https://amzn.to/42MBUQ1 Ally's Silver Purse: https://amzn.to/43i6Jfs Ally's...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT DWTS LIVE SHOW & A GREAT NEW MOVIE
Hi! This episode was a little impromptu, but as always we end up on tangents and giggling about random things. We recap our night at the DWTS Live show, talk about some upcoming TV, and a great movie Ally loved! We also chat about some things we're thinking about buying... 🥂 Drink of the week…
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT ALLY’S EXCITING NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Hi! We are excited to be back in your ears after a few weeks away - this episode comes with a lot of catching up and some fun news from Ally! 🥂 Drink of the week: Ma Mie Wine: https://bit.ly/4jKJ3Wu 📝 Things We Mentioned: We Should All Be Millionaires: https://amzn.to/3YIyL0Y Let Them Theory:...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT LAKEN'S TRIP AND BIG PURCHASES
First episode back after Laken's trip to Argentina! We talk about that, tattoos, some big purchases, AND something Ally said she would NEVER do! 🥂 Drink of the week: Laken's tea: https://amzn.to/4iSpBqX *The mug was a gift, sorry! 📝 Things We Mentioned: Video explaining Laken's trip:...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT THE OSCARS & HAIR PRODUCTS
We are loving our new segment at the beginning that of course turned into lots of tangents. We both share some interesting news and piping hot tea as well! 🥂 Drink of the week: Go to drinks! Josh and an old fashioned! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Boring drinks 01:50 → Wearing 04:40 → Watching...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT MOVIES, PAJAMAS, & PIPING HOT TEA
We are loving our new segment at the beginning that of course turned into lots of tangents. We both share some interesting news and piping hot tea as well! 🥂 Drink of the week: Cutwater Strawberry Margarita ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Strawberry Margs 03:17 → TV 11:30 → Wearing 15:20 → Reading...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT WHAT WE ARE CURRENTLY LOVING
This episode has a lot of Ally focused things - as always, her love life, her thirsty Thursday night out, and her dramatic experience of the week. We also introduce a new segment about things we're currently loving! 🥂 Drink of the week: Coffee! ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → Coffee 04:05 → Ally's...
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LET’S DRINK ABOUT THE SUPER BOWL, TV, & TICKETS
Another giggly episode with lots of current events including some of our favorite book to screen adaptations coming soon! We also end this episode with some random get to know you questions including some other places we would love to live! 🥂 Drink of the week: Trader Joe's Everything but the...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT THE GRAMMYS, READING, AND HINGE
This is a pretty chill episode! We talk for a good bit about the Grammys, which also leads into some Oscars ad book talk. We chat about shopping, make up, and Ally's love life! 🥂 Drink of the week: Phony Negroni: https://stagrestis.com/ ⏱ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 → This Week's Link.... 04:00 →...
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LET'S DRINK ABOUT LIFE UPDATES AND 2025 PLANS
We are BACK!!! So excited to be back to chatting with you! This episode contains A LOT of random updates including Ally's new hair, Laken's new house, and what we have going on this year! 🥂 Drink of the week: Josh Pinot Grigio: https://bit.ly/413UGRW Josh Sauvignon Blanc: https://bit.ly/3Q4H4j6…
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Episode 50: Let's Talk Fashion, Next Year, & Our Relationship
This week we celebrate EPISODE 50!!! Thank you for being along on this crazy ride with us! In typically fashion, we bounce around in this epsiode from TV shows to weekend plans and everything in between. We also talk about our thoughts for next year and answer a question one of you had about our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two sisters, nine years apart, and quite the story to share. Welcome to the Sisters Like Us podcast! A podcast where we spill all the wine! We dive into what it's like to be sisters in two different generations and talk (a lot) about our everyday lives. Both of us living in Chicago, living two different lives, there are endless things to share. Grab a glass (or a bottle) and sip, listen, laugh & enjoy a podcast you do not want to miss! Let's DRINK about it
HOSTED BY
Laken Edwards & Ally Alford
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What is Sisters Like Us about?
Two sisters, nine years apart, and quite the story to share. Welcome to the Sisters Like Us podcast! A podcast where we spill all the wine! We dive into what it's like to be sisters in two different generations and talk (a lot) about our everyday lives. Both of us living in Chicago, living two...
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