The Less You Know

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The Less You Know

Two women spilling humor, fun facts & friendship with banter that feels like a group chat. Coming at you with sports facts you didn’t ask for, Swiftlore you secretly love, and more. Welcome to The Less You Know podcast.

  1. 17

    Did the super rich lose the plot?

    For decades, Oprah Winfrey was the relatable "everywoman" struggling alongside her audience. Now, as she reveals a dramatic weight loss via GLP-1 medications and navigates complex ties to the industry, fans are asking: Has she moved from inspiration to investor? We’re diving into the controversy surrounding her Mounjaro journey, her recent WeightWatchers exit, and why—in one of the most volatile political climates in U.S. history—the woman who once moved mountains with a single endorsement has suddenly gone quiet. Is this a new era of privacy, or has she officially "sold out" to the highest bidder?

  2. 16

    If I Was a Man, then I'd Be The Man

    Bethany and Julia dive into internalized misogyny and patriarchy

  3. 15

    The Uncomfortable Mirror

    We talk about protecting our peace until we’re just building a cage.This week, Bethany and Julia dive into the messy, un-glamorous reality of growth through unexpected change. Growth is rarely a choice we make in a spa; it’s usually a byproduct of a situation we never wanted to be in.We start by deconstructing the modern trend of weaponized boundaries. When does a "boundary" stop being a tool for health and start being a way to control others? We’re getting honest about how we use therapy-speak—like "triggers" and "holding space" and "boundaries""—to avoid the very discomfort required for us to actually evolve.Then, the tone shifts. We share a raw, firsthand account of a day that began with a morning routine and ended with discovery: finding a deceased person in a public bathroom.

  4. 14

    Gracefully Deceased

    This week Bethany and Julia dive into conversations about integrity. They also realize they cannot relate to Bella's quote, "I've never given much thought to the way I would die". So join them as they explore their thoughts on value signaling.Remember to follow on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

  5. 13

    Raising Babies in this Climate

    Bethany and Julia explore thoughts around the infamous files. Follow on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify!

  6. 12

    Megalodons Don’t Exist Anymore

    This episode covers a lot of ground—from shark movies to authenticity, trauma, and personal change. It’s funny, it’s reflective, and it’s a reminder that meaningful conversations don’t always start out that way.

  7. 11

    Love Thy Neighbor (And Mean It)

    Bethany and Julia talk big goals, heavy realities, and what it means to “choose joy” without pretending things aren’t hard. They share how community, small moments, and staying human can be a form of resistance—plus the oddly perfect metaphor of a sticky gecko that just won’t fall.

  8. 10

    Standing for Something (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)

    What starts as a check-in about the new year—resolutions, experiences we want to have, and what we’re leaving behind—quickly turns into a heavier conversation about power, fear, critical thinking, and what it means to stand for people when systems fail them.This episode is raw, emotional, and processing-heavy. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about asking better questions, refusing to normalize violence, and remembering the humanity behind the headlines.Next week, we’ll talk about choosing joy.This week, we’re choosing to stand.

  9. 9

    The Origin Story: The Accidental Hug

    Bethany and Julia introduce The Less You Know with a fun fact (hippos can’t swim), a little Christmas chaos, and the story of how a 10-year friendship turned into a podcast. Come hang out with us in the messy middle—where we process in real time, laugh a lot, and figure it out as we go.

  10. 8

    Go Get the Crab

    We missed y'all last week this we are back with 90 mins of chit chat to make it up to you! This week we discuss Taylor Swift, conspiracies, and boundaries! Grab a drink and hang out with us.

  11. 7

    Koalas, Thirst Traps, and the true measure of a man

    Bethany’s TikTok about “a true measure of a man is how he treats women he’s not attracted to” made the men of the internet very mad this week—so of course we had to talk about it.In this episode, we start with a completely unassuming koala fun fact and somehow end up deep in the weeds of gender, safety, and social conditioning. We unpack why “just being nice” doesn’t land the same for women who are taught to keep sweet and stay compliant for their own safety, how that shows up in dating, and what it really reveals about someone’s character. We also get into thirst traps, the difference between male vs. female gaze content, pretty privilege and its “ugly twin,” and how being the “fat kid” shaped the way we both experience men now.Somewhere in there we detour into Taylor Swift (obviously), Elizabeth Taylor parallels, the upcoming docuseries, football season, and Julia’s controversial plan for a Taylor Swift brunch watch party. Plus, Bethany stages a gentle intervention over Julia’s new dog, Yeti.Listen in as we openly flesh out messy, half-formed thoughts in real time—drop a comment answer this question: What do you think actually reveals someone’s true character?

  12. 6

    From MomTok to Mukbangs: and everything in between?

    Julia watched 12 hours of football and walked away with one conclusion: the NFL is rigged. Bethany and Julia spiral from Chiefs conspiracies and “football but make it musical theater” into holiday burnout, opting out of traditions that suck, messy Mormon-wife drama, kink as content, mukbangs, eating disorders, body image, and raising kids who don’t hate their own reflection.

  13. 5

    Green Girl Energy

    Loving Wicked means loving the girl who never fit the mold, and today we’re breaking down how much of ourselves we see in her. From bold choices to being “misunderstood,” we explore why embracing your inner Elphaba just hits different.

  14. 4

    Close the Door, Find Yourself

    In this episode, we get real about the moment you finally close the door on relationships that weren’t serving you — and what it actually looks like to shift all that energy back into yourself. Closure? What’s that?

  15. 3

    I’m in love with a crisis

    Feeling immature in your 30s? Same. In this episode, Bethany and Julia dive into what it’s really like to be a millennial woman trying to “adult” while still feeling 16 inside.

  16. 2

    Whale Then

    whales, football and women having it all.

  17. 1

    He’s a Leash Kid

    motherhood is something… pardon our dust as we learn to do this

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Two women spilling humor, fun facts & friendship with banter that feels like a group chat. Coming at you with sports facts you didn’t ask for, Swiftlore you secretly love, and more. Welcome to The Less You Know podcast.

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