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Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama This week on Bestie Boos, our weekends could not have looked more different…Sarah shares the emotional goodbye to her beloved family dog, while Sam’s weekend takes a very different turn — ending up at a strip club?! Safe to say… there’s a lot to unpack.We then get into the pop culture rundown — from Taylor Swift being named one of the greatest songwriters of all time (and the internet having thoughts), to King Charles’ US visit, the real-life inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada, and why Rebel Wilson has everyone talking right now. Plus, Harry and Zoe are planning two weddings — iconic or completely exhausting?We also address being “called out” (yes… no more Taylor Swift!! 😅), chat about the realities of mum life — including the phase of hearing “mummy” on repeat — and a listener request that has us questioning… should we bring this mystery guest onto the pod?We round things out with a little Mother’s Day chat and a few random tangents along the way.It’s a bit sad, a bit hung, but very on brand — here’s your weekly catch-up with the Bestie Boos._________________About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Taylor Swift, reality TV, celebrity drama, and entertainment news — alongside honest chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, and everyday life.If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, and laughs.From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to relatable life updates, parenting chats, and friendship dynamics — new episodes drop every week.Listen & Follow:• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact: [email protected], subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re covering a lot — from Christchurch’s new stadium to a full rundown of what’s been happening in pop culture, and how we’re tackling kids tv. We get into the latest headlines — Billie Eilish living her best life and the rumours swirling around Justin Bieber, and Megan Thee Stallion is dealing with way more than she should have to. Plus, the Kardashian universe continues to expand (because of course it does), with new shows and relationships.We also dive into the Hulu announcements and ask — are we entering the era of never-ending spin-offs? And in a slightly unexpected turn, we check in with the stars (literally), unpacking what this latest astrological shift might mean for non other than Meghan Markle… whether you believe it or not!Closer to home, we chat about what kids are actually watching these days (and whether some of it should be 😅), share our Mother’s Day gift ideas and check in on how the year of the Fire Horse is shaping up so far!It’s a mix of pop culture, life chats, and unfiltered opinions… just your weekly catch-up with the Bestie Boos!___________________About Bestie Boos Podcast:Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, the podcast covers trending topics like Coachella, celebrity drama, Kardashians, reality TV, and entertainment news — alongside relatable chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, and everyday life.If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home with Bestie Boos — your go-to Kiwi podcast for honest conversations, hot takes, and laughs.Listen & Follow:• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact: [email protected] episodes drop weekly — follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

This week on Bestie Boos, it’s been a big week for the girls — Sezzy gets the pod a couple of cheeky shoutouts on ZM (media mogul era loading 🎙️), and Christchurch is buzzing after a massive Supercars weekend.We’re unpacking all the chaos — from Coachella headlines (Bieber, Sabrina, and a little Madonna moment) to internet drama that has everyone picking sides (yes, Alex v Alix… we said what we said). Plus, the latest on Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson from One Direction has us asking… what is actually going on?! Reports are alleging Zayn gave Louis a concussion!Closer to home, we say a heartfelt farewell to the Crusaders horses (end of an era 💔), chat what’s coming up around the city, and, as always, sprinkle in some completely unhinged life updates — including a rogue nana day out with Luna and a very unexpected new listener.Pop culture, local chaos, and unfiltered chat — just your usual catch-up with the Bestie Boos.____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics (like The Masters at Augusta, Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter) to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

We kick things off with all things sport — from the Masters (on and off the course… because why are we obsessed with the merch, the food, the whole Augusta vibe??), to the Warriors snapping their losing streak in iconic fashion, and why the Black Ferns entering their Whitney Hansen era just feels SO right!Then it’s into pop culture — a Coachella debrief (read: Sabrina Carpenter supremacy), plus all things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce… because obviously the wedding chat is heating up and yes, we have thoughts.We also get into Bruno Mars officially claiming his Vegas king status… and honestly, it just makes sense?!Somewhere in the mix, Sam rocks up to one of Sarah’s work event and casually asks Kieran Read to come on the pod… fully giving dance mum energy. Deeply embarrassing for Sezzy. We will not recover 😭And then things take a more real turn… Luna wants a new dad, the sperm bank are calling, and suddenly we’re having conversations Sam never thought she’d be having again.Plus — why are artists skipping Christchurch?? It’s starting to feel personal… looking at you Noah Kahan 👀___________________________________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics (like The Masters at Augusta, Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter) to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week’s catch-up is a full mix of pop culture, chaos and things slightly going off the rails.We’re diving into the latest docos (hello Prime Minister and Lamar Odom), sharing thoughts on the new stadium vs the old, and everything we’re watching right now — from Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes to the return of Malcolm in the Middle and our complicated relationship with MAFS AU.We also chat about the Artemis II launch (!!!), what’s been happening behind the scenes at Sarah’s over Easter (hint: crisis management mode), and a few “is it too soon for this?” parenting moments that had us questioning everything.Plus: thoughts on bibs (yes, really), a chaotic round of would-you-rather…. it’s money vs wide-open-waters! It’s random, slightly unhinged and very Bestie Boos 💅✨_______Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week’s catch-up is chaotic in the best way… from pop culture overload to some very questionable convo’s.We get into Taylor Swift absolutely sweeping (again) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, Timberlake doing the walk, and all the usual internet chaos that had us spiralling.Somewhere along the way, things take a turn… and we find ourselves deep in a conversation about whether Sarah has some kind of syndrome that literally lets her put her foot in her mouth. Not metaphorically. Physically. We’re still unpacking it.There’s also a surprisingly real chat about when it’s actually the right time to say goodbye to a family pet, our thoughts on how we can make it through the fuel crisis, mixed in with a c*nty lil letter to the tooth fairy, school song throwbacks, and the kind of random tangents that only make sense at the time.Basically — it’s a mix of chaos, oversharing, and “what the actual eff?” energy.Very Bestie Boos 💅✨___________________________________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week’s catch-up is packed with pop culture chaos, career chats and a few “what the eff” moments.We’re talking Oscars, the Beyoncé and Jay-Z after-party drama, - the rumoured Bieber vs Usher clash that has the internet talking. Plus: Taylor Frankie Paul making headlines, The Bachelorette getting scrapped, and Lorde going fully independent. We also dive into Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana 20-year special (!!!) and THAT Oprah interview with Kristin Cabot.Elsewhere, we unpack some funeral faux pas (note: never leave Sarah in charge of your funeral), tap into our Fire Horse energy with career and self-employment chats, and share what we’re vibing — including a nostalgic return to One Tree Hill.And of course, we look ahead to what’s coming up — from the Hannah Montana special to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where Taylor Swift is basically running the show.It’s current, chaotic and very Bestie Boos 💅✨________________________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

Ep 52: dear reader | one year of Bestie Boos & a Robbie Williams exclusive… we think?!This week’s catch-up is a full mixed bag… from pop culture chaos to local drama and a Bestie Boos exclusive!We’re talking the internet meltdown over Donna Kelce’s very normal house renovations, the arrival of baby Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, and the latest reality TV updates — including Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelorette, and the small-town drama of Virgin River.We also dive into Bruno Mars releasing his first album in a decade, Homegrown leaving Wellington after nearly 20 years, and some Bestie Boos BREAKING NEWS that Robbie Williams might be heading back to New Zealand… surely you heard it here first?! 👀Plus: our duck race recap, a rabbit hole into Human Design, and the fuel crisis drama with Air NZ flight cancellations thrown in for good measure.And in “what we’re vibing” this week — Claude AI, skincare questions we need answers to, and the Estée Lauder Double Wear comeback.Love from your Bestie Boos 💅✨_____________________________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

We’re back baby — SO SORRY! We missed you!!! After missing last week’s episode (turns out a big festival weekend takes it out of you), we’re finally unpacking the time of our lives at Electric Ave, the group chat names we spied in the wild, and how we somehow managed to survive it all. Would we go again? That’s up for debate.In pop culture this week: Pink opens up about her failed marriage, Bridgerton delivers a season we absolutely loved, Harry Styles drops new music, and we try to figure out what exactly the actor awards actually are (the SAGs? The Oscars? No idea. Someone help us).Plus: Sarah’s confessional moment, Sam’s keen on wrecking balls, TikTok rabbit holes we can’t escape, and what’s coming up next — including duck races, the back-to-blonde era, and the Paralympics.It’s chaotic, overdue and very Bestie Boos — we missed you! 💅✨_____________________________________________________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

It’s Episode 50 (?!?!) and this week’s catch-up has everything.We’re talking third celeb death-of-the-year energy (and why it’s giving 2016 flashbacks), Tyra’s doco, “Prince” Andrew’s police questioning, and the pop culture news that had our inbox blowing up about a certain local podcast rebrand…We unpack our recent psychic visit and the main takeaways — plus whether we’re still on the hunt for a more hardcore, TikTok-famous spirit reader. Sam’s sister embarrasses the entire family over a discount (naturally), there’s Electric Ave prep underway, and Bridgerton Part 2 on the horizon — yay.It’s chaotic, current and a little bit kooky — very Bestie Boos energy 💅✨___________________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week’s catch-up holds mostly highs and a whole lotta pop culture round-up.We share our weekly highs and lows — from triathlon moments, golf days and Lorde being back in Aotearoa, to the very real exhaustion of no sleep… and the tender weight of this week marking two years since Sam’s husband, Samuel, passed away.We talk about honouring him in the way that felt right — out on the golf course, remembering, reflecting, and holding space for both grief and gratitude… followed by pool jumps and a few bevvys of course!We also dive into pop culture chaos — Sam’s fallen deep into Super Bowl love, becoming a full Bad Bunny convert, Zayn’s talking about Gigi, Olympic drama. Yes, that cheating situation, Taylor’s Olympic engagement celebration, and the unexpected Sweden vs Canada curling feud.Plus: MCo Beauty foundation stick wins, hitting 2K Instagram followers (thank you besties 🫶), Electric Ave plans, psychic readings, and the Fire Horse energy officially activating.It’s reflective, chaotic, grateful and very Bestie Boos — holding space for the hard and the light, all at once 💕✨________________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

Back to regular programming, Bestie Boos are back with a classic episode! This week we kick things off with a pop culture roundup, followed by some classic back-to-school banter and a deep dive into the “closing the loop” theory. Sarah also relives the outrageous story of the day every single panel of her car got scratched.The conversation then takes a more heartfelt turn as the gals reflect on the two-year anniversary of Sam’s husband Samuel’s passing. What begins as a simple chat about how they’ll spend the day evolves into a rare behind-the-scenes moment — including some real, raw reflections on grief that they almost didn’t include in the edit. 🕊️They close things out on a lighter note, counting down to seeing Lorde live at the end of the week. Equal parts funny, messy, and meaningful — exactly how Bestie Boos do it best 🤍_____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week, we’re handing things over to you, besties.After a week of anonymous listener questions rolling in, we’re answering a wide range of your Qs — from the serious to the silly and everything in between. We chat through why Sam isn’t back on radio, how Sarah found out she’s a sperm donor baby, and get chaotic with f**k, marry, ditch: Taylor Swift’s exes.But those are just a few highlights. We also dive into first impressions, childhood nicknames, and plenty of other anonymous questions that took us on some unexpected tangents.It’s honest, funny, a little vulnerable, and very Bestie Boos — real talk, unfiltered takes, and laughs with the gals 💅✨___________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

It’s been a BIG weekend for the Bestie Boos. From Ed Sheeran finally bringing his tour to Christchurch (for the first time in 11 years 😭) to Sarah jetting off for a Scottish wedding, we’re debriefing the chaos, the vibes, and the weather that absolutely did not understand the assignment.We dive into the Blake Lively text messages linked to the Justin Baldoni case, unpack Taylor Swift’s name being dragged into it, chat Harry Styles’ new song, and try to figure out why Charli XCX’s “documentary” is… not actually a documentary?? Confusing, but we discuss.There’s also a heartfelt moment for some of our Bestie Boo listeners going through a rough time, plus a laugh-out-loud story from Sam’s boss involving being locked out of the house and a very unexpected outcome. Classic catch-up, pop culture chaos, and bestie energy — just how we like it.________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

It’s a quick-hit mini ep and exactly what you need to get through the week.Sarah recaps her big weekend at the T20 Black Clash in Mount Maunganui — rubbing shoulders with celebs as cricket and rugby collide in one chaotic, star-studded showdown.Then the girls dive straight into piping-hot pop culture tea, unpacking Brooklyn Beckham’s six-part Instagram Stories exposé and the internet meltdown that followed.To wrap it up, Sam shares an update involving her boss, Jolly Jack, a bar incident… and a very Bestie-coded disagreement that turns into a mini bar-fight debate between the gals.Short, punchy, chaotic — and exactly the midweek glitch you didn’t know you needed. 🎧✨

It’s our first catch-up of the year and besties… a LOT has happened.We’re unpacking summer break chaos — Christmas gifts, New Year’s Eve energy, camping for Sam — and deep-diving into pop culture, from the Stranger Things finale drama to Ashley Tisdale beef, Bruno Mars’ new era, and why Miley Cyrus teasing Hannah Montana has us spiralling.We get a little woo-woo talking Year One numerology and the Fire Horse energy of 2026, set some big Bestie Boos goals (👀 sponsorships?? doubling listeners??), and make wildly confident predictions about the year ahead.Plus: karaoke nights with Olympians, skincare obsessions, pink grapefruit cordial supremacy, baby announcement chaos, and why there’s always someone who announces things way too early.Basically, it’s your classic catch-up with a side of main character energy — Bestie Boos officially back for 2026 💅✨________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

It’s Christmas Eve and the gals are out here doing the most… emotionally, socially, and meteorologically. We kick things off with a super-quick pop culture spiral covering Nicki Minaj absolutely losing the plot online, Brooklyn Beckham blocking his parents 💀, and a fresh dose of Emily in Paris plus Taylor Swift BTS goodness because ’tis the season.From there, it’s straight into festive chaos as we recap a Christmas party that had everything: sunshine pics, sudden wild weather, Sarah looking like a drowned rat courtesy of a bucket, and the gals very much on the go. Cousins, overstimulation, and big “it was a lot” energy included.Sarah reveals the wedding anniversary gift she got Michael (10 years!! 🥹), before things escalate at Sam’s sisters’ end-of-year get-together… to the point where a police helicopter had to get involved (yes, really).We also reflect on our powerful recent episode with Kendra Cocksedge, soaking up just how special and meaningful that conversation was. We finish with a Christmas shoutout to anyone feeling the heaviness this time of year — grieving, alone, dealing with family stuff, or just broke as hell — you’re not alone, bestie 🤍Festive, feral, emotional, and very on-brand. Merry Christmas from your Bestie Boos xx 🎁✨_______ Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

Besties… this one is truly special. 🩷This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Kendra Cocksedge. Kenj is a Black Ferns legend, trailblazer of women’s rugby, and one of the most respected leaders New Zealand sport has ever seen.Kenj reflects on her incredible career in the black jersey, what it meant to represent Aotearoa on the world stage, and the legacy of the Black Ferns — from the pressure of elite performance to the pride, responsibility, and sisterhood that comes with wearing that jersey.But this conversation goes far beyond rugby.Kendra bravely opens up about one of the most devastating moments of her life: the loss of her nephew Jordy while she was overseas on tour. We talk honestly about navigating grief from afar, being expected to keep performing while your world has stopped, and how loss can fundamentally change how you view success, purpose, and identity.She shares the support that carried her through, how she learned to hold grief alongside ambition, and what stepping into life beyond elite sport has looked like for her.This episode is powerful, emotional, and deeply human — a reminder that even legends are navigating heartbreak, growth, and change behind the scenes.Pop your headphones in, besties. This one will stay with you. 🎧✨_________ Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word, besties xoxo 💕

Christmas is basically next week 🎄Are we ready?Short answer: one of us is. The other is absolutely vibing on panic.This episode of Bestie Boos is festive, chaotic, and packed with pop culture - exactly how we like it.This week, we get into:🎬 Pop Culture Chaos    •    Is Warner Bros + Netflix still happening or nah?    •    The Taylor Swift documentary on Disney+ - the first two episodes, the heavy moments, and the whiplash of Taylor also casually handing out huge bonuses    •    Australia banning social media for kids 16 and under - thoughts, feelings, concerns - we are not on the same page BBs     •    A quick-fire countdown of the biggest pop culture moments of 2025 (top 8, no overthinking, just vibes)🎤 Real Life, Zero Filter    •    Sam’s latest guest speaking gig, featuring an elevator that chose the limelight during her presentation    •    Teacher gifts - are they mandatory? Are we overthinking it? Who’s organised and who’s pretending not to stress    •    Sarah announces Sam must issue a formal apology to LinkedIn after a major brand slid into our DMs there (turns out LinkedIn… works??)    •    Are we doing too much with Christmas presents for the kids?    •    A genuinely ridiculous dilemma about a new neighbour and whether offering to lend your lawnmower is wholesome… or unhinged✨ What Are You Vibing? - Best of 2025 Edition    •    Best purchase of the year    •    Favourite music of 2025    •    Best TV show or movie    •    Drink of choice for the year 🍸 (very on brand)🎄 Coming Up    •    Our Christmas party is locked in    •    A special guest episode is on the way (you’ll have to listen till the end to find out who 👀)    •    Plus, a Christmas Eve episode dropping because we love a festive overachieveUnfiltered, festive, slightly unhinged - welcome to Bestie Boos._____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

Besties… buckle up, we’re backkkkk! 💅😭 This week we dive straight into the absolutely feral Sean “Diddy” Combs doco — the juror who is not a fan but also very much a fan, the storyline that has us side-eyeing the entire 90s music industry, and the unhinged royalty saga behind “I’ll Be Missing You.” That wasn't included in the doco.Plus:🎧 434 of you have Bestie Boos as your #1 poddy (EEeeeeeEEEeeeEEEEeeeee!!!!!!)🤴 Does Prince Harry act now?? Is that… a thing??🎬 Netflix & Warner Bros are MARRIED?! (We unpack the prenup.)🎤 And seriously… who IS Olivia Dean?? The investigation begins.Then Sam reveals her AI Wrapped, which is somehow both confronting and the cheapest therapy she’s ever had.Meanwhile, Sarah has mysteriously won a Christmas giveaway — and it is so wildly not Sarah-coded we cannot cope.But the pièce de résistance?The funniest thing that has happened in Sam’s workplace.A gig. A bold request for free tickets.And a coworker whose confidence is sky-high… right up until they take an absolute fumble at the final hurdle.We wrap with our Christmas Gift Guide, shouting out these gorgeous small businesses:🍾 @threefrenchvines (it’s champagne, darling)🍬 Gingerbread houses from @thegingerbreadcompany_ (code BESTIEBOOS for a $10 discount off tickets!)✨ Essential oils from @graceandgold_📚 Meaningful kids’ books from @pink.is.just.a.colourIt’s a ride. It’s a mess. It’s festive. It’s Bestie Boos. 🎄💖_____________________Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

Besties… we can’t believe it’s DECEMBER!! From MAJOR pop-culture headlines (Stranger Things hype, Katy Perry’s huge court win, Royal Family updates 👀) to real-life chaos, grief, sunshine therapy, and a surprise public-speaking nightmare, we’re covering everything the internet is obsessed with right now…This week we dive into:✨ Sam’s exhaustion era + the 30-minute-notice public speaking gig that turned her into an accidental TED Talk girlie✨ Sez’s emotional funeral week, saying goodbye — but blessed by sunshine 🤍✨ Stranger Things — why the new season is already breaking the internet✨ Sean Combs: The Reckoning — what to expect from the explosive Netflix documentary✨ Katy Perry’s $15M mansion lawsuit — the viral case everyone’s debating✨ Prince William & Kate Middleton commenting on Rob’s Dancing With The Stars win (???)✨ Sonic the Hedgehog parade disaster — the memeable chaos returning from 1993 😭✨Music & life chats:✨ Ed Sheeran’s surprise “Eject” album — 10 unreleased songs picked by his wife (!!)✨ Why everyone needs a will — including a “death plan” for your sex toys 🫣😅Plus…✨ Location-sharing drama — exes, besties, and who REALLY gets access to your pin drop✨ Black Friday & Christmas shopping check-in — deals, stress, and where we’re at✨ Spotify Wrapped predictions — we’re ready to be EXPOSEDGrab a drink, plug in those headphones, and settle in. This episode is packed with trending stories, heart moments, unhinged laughs, and peak Bestie Boos energy. 💖✨________________ Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand – an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

Besties… this week truly took us out. From pop culture updates (Wicked selling out, Charli XCX droppingThe Moment, and yes — Spice Girls whispers 👀), to Sarah having an absolute mare of a Wednesday, we uncover it all!✨ Sam’s sleepover revelations with Miller & Luna✨ The heartbreaking but beautiful farewell monologue Sam wrote for a dear friend✨ Vandals and the weird things we’ve been noticing✨ Christmas Gift Guides kicking off (tween edition is HERE!)✨ And the story of Sam’s house… and the old owner popping up 👀Plus… what’s coming up as we crawl toward the end of November, the last Mercury retrograde of the year, and the festive season chaos already brewing.Grab a drink, chuck the headphones on, and settle in. This one is a little emotional, a little chaotic, and very us. 💗✨⸻Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand – an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!• Instagram @bestieboosshow• TikTok @bestieboosshow• Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow• Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

Besties, we have had a WEEK. We’re recapping Cup Day (a huge local horse racing event here in Christchurch — basically our local Met Gala for our international girlies 🤣) and all its glory: the pre-drinks, the outfit selfies, the pickups, the time-out incident (👀), and why we didn’t end up reuniting until 9am the next day.Then we dive into the world of pop culture mayhem: Cardi’s ever-growing family, Ariana Grande getting grabbed on the red carpet (?!), Meghan Trainor’s new health era, Kris Jenner’s iconic 70th, and the facelift trend that has us all looking forever 35.We’ve also got kids’ sport stories — the too-cute moments, the softball chaos, and some iconic listener submissions. AND THEN… the outrageous moment a friend sent the most awkward message to a NZ celeb. Yes, we have the receipts 🤣And because it’s November, we’re officially entering our Christmas check-in era 🎅💫 Think secret Santa drama, party themes, and festive movie reviews.

This week on Bestie Boos, your unfiltered besties Sam and Sarah are back with another hilarious, chaotic, and juicy catch-up. We kick things off with our highlights and lowlights — including Sam’s car insurance drama that takes a serious wrong turn (literally).Then it’s straight into pop culture heaven: Katy Perry is officially back with her new single Band-Aids — rumoured to be about her split from Orlando Bloom — and we have thoughts. We chat about Hailey Bieber’s possible 2026 music debut, Hilary Duff’s upcoming track Mature, and our heartbreak that Lorde didn’t snag a Grammy nomination this year. Plus, we unpack the drama around Dean Lewis, Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause, and that awkward-but-squashed feud between David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown.Over in slay of the week — meet New York’s new mayor Zoran Mamdani, who’s winning hearts (and roasting Trump) online. Then Sarah spills the office tea: apparently, no one is wearing underwear at the gym anymore, and we’re both shocked.We also chat colour analysis struggles (Sam’s a Soft Autumn, Sarah’s a Cool Summer), glasses-wearer horror stories from a tropical island, and our worst sibling scraps ever — including Sarah’s signature fighting moves.Finally, we set our end-of-year goal: 2,000 followers on Instagram 👀 and talk all things Cup Day prep. Plus, we want your stories about kids and sport! Send us a voice note to be featured on the pod.💖 Listen, laugh, share, and leave us a 5-star review — your besties will love you forever!

We’re sliding straight into the silly season on this week’s episode of Bestie Boos — and things get wild. Sam kicks things off with an update after a car accident and a heartbreaking situation with her baby birds (RIP little ones 💔). Meanwhile, Sarah’s celebrating a birthday at home, but her empathy levels? Questionable.We dive into this week’s pop culture chaos — from MTV cancelling Ridiculousness after 46 seasons, Prince Andrew losing his royal title, and the US “brain rot summer” of 2025, to Halloween costumes and the Christmas countdown.Then Sarah finally spills more tea from her Australia trip — including falling asleep at a concert and getting checked by who?! and poor Michael (her husband) getting body-shamed on a theme park ride. Sam confesses a minor work fail that has both besties in stitches.We also debate supermarket vs salon shampoos (Sarah swears she’s found the secret to great hair), share what we’re vibing this week — from Lily Allen’s new album and Netflix’s Nobody Wants This to Geek Girl — and get ready for Cup Day, Savage, and Shapeshifter next week.It’s chaotic, honest, hilarious, and the perfect way to kick off November. Grab your gin and tune in, besties — the countdown to Christmas starts now! 🎁🍸Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand - an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals! Instagram @bestieboosshow TikTok @bestieboosshow Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

Sarah has returned from her Australia trip (yes, she went to Fridayz Live 🎶 and yes, she has thoughts), so we’re catching up on everything we missed. We chat about your reactions to our Colours episode, do a full pop culture catch-up (Lily Allen & David Harbour, Stranger Things, The Golden Globes’ new podcast category, and Bridgerton being split in half—rude).Sam shares a very real emotional breakdown at WINZ while Sarah was away, and we tell a slightly chaotic story involving our mate’s bottle shop doing… let’s just say special deliveries.Then we get into our spiritual side: superstitions, Ouija boards, and whether we actually believe in any of it. Sam talks about getting the voice box in Luna’s teddy (with Samuel’s voice) fixed—beautiful and emotional—and how much that means to their little whānau.We wrap with what’s coming up next: Halloween, gardening chaos. This episode is us giving each other a bit of shit the way we do. It’s funny, warm, and a lil heart-squeezy.

This week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are joined by Abby Button from www.abbybutton.co.nz — a certified colour and body analysis stylist helping people find confidence through clothes.Abby shares her journey from winning a Westfield styling competition to travelling the country as a young stylist, and how she built her dream business. The girls chat about how colour analysis works - there are 16 categories!!! (Sam is a Soft Autumn and Sarah’s a Cool Summer), who can really wear black, if blondes suit yellow, why redheads can wear orange, and how embracing colour can totally transform your confidence.It’s a feel-good, fashion-filled episode about loving your body, owning your palette, and showing up as your brightest self. Thank you so much to Abby for joining us, you won’t wanna miss this episode! ✨Listen now on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts.🎨 https://www.abbybutton.co.nz

It’s been a week, besties! 💕 Sarah’s nailed her big golf event at work and debuted a dramatic new hair transformation, while Sam’s survived a full-on week at work. We catch up on all things pop culture - Taylor Swift breaking records (again), the shocking news about Diane Keaton, confusion over Dolly Parton’s “death,” rumours that Ariana Grande is single, Kylie Jenner’s “King Kylie” comeback, and Zayn and Louis from One Direction’s new Netflix series.Sam shares her menty b over dealing with government agencies, plus a sweet story about a family friend and an unexpected day trip with the local gang. Sarah opens up about the Gen Z divide at work - apparently, they’re not into partying like we were 😅We wrap with our usual chaos: what we’re vibing (Victoria Beckham on Netflix, gardening, hair and beauty), what we’re not vibing (when people comment “congratulations again” on posts 🙄), and Sam’s best boss story - featuring a throwback prank on Black Cap legend, Stephen Fleming 🏏Funny, real, and unfiltered - your weekly catch-up with the girls you wish were your besties. 💖Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand - an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals! Instagram @bestieboosshow TikTok @bestieboosshow Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow Contact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo

✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ It’s a HUGE week for the Bestie Boos 💅✨ Taylor Swift has dropped her brand new 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl — plus a surprise movie that was only in cinemas for two days! We saw it opening morning (of course) and are giving you all our thoughts: fave tracks, hidden meanings, Easter eggs, and chaotic Swiftie theories 👀Meanwhile, Sam started her new job (and technically new business!) the same day as Taylor’s release. Talk about timing!In this week’s pop culture roundup, we’re spilling tea on:💄 The Chemist Warehouse Oasis influencer event that Sarah didn’t get invited to (and the massive goodie bags everyone got 👀)🎤 Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B – the drama continues💔 Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban split after 19 years (?!?)⛳️ Ryder Cup chaos – a thrown cup, apologies, and golf beef🏈 Bad Bunny confirmed for the Super Bowl halftime showPlus, Sarah’s uncovered a wild new hobby her husband and his workmates do at lunch… and it involves money 👀And in What We’re Vibing: we’re obsessed with the new Bondi Sands Sunny Collection SPF 50+ range – finally, sunscreen that hydrates and protects! ☀️Subscribe for weekly pop culture, chaos, and girl talk with your faves, Sam & Sarah – The Bestie Boos 💕Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Episode 30 and we’re bringing the laughs, the drama, and everything in between! ✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE✨We kick off with our highlights and lowlights of the week before diving into a packed pop culture roundup:    •    Jimmy Kimmel’s quick TV return and Trump’s free speech threats.    •    Taylor Swift drops new music this week (and scares off the competition 👀) plus her upcoming appearance on Jimmy Fallon (October 7, NZ time).    •    Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco tie the knot.    •    Tyson Fury’s daughter turns 16… and gets a proposal (yikes!).    •    Our thoughts on the powerful NZ film Tinā on Netflix.Then we get personal:    •    Baby names — why did Sam’s cousin take forever to name their baby, when both of us had ours picked well before birth?    •    What we’re vibing — Sam is obsessed with TikTok toupee transformations (seriously, it’s life-changing) and gardening, while Sarah shares her latest TikTok loves.    •    “Unfortunately I Love” game — roasting each other’s guilty pleasures (McDonald’s, overreacting, and more 😂).    •    How long is too long to hold a grudge? We unpack the story of someone holding on for 35 years.    •    That’s So Random — the most random competitions we’ve ever won, from Spice Girls lip-sync chaos to animal impersonations (yes, Sarah gives us a live demo).It’s chaotic, funny, and a little bit heartfelt — basically everything you want in a catch-up with your besties.👉 Don’t forget to follow/subscribe for more weekly laughs, pop culture hot takes, and real-life stories.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week on Bestie Boos, things get downright unexpected. Sam shares the terrifying story of her 11 year old niece Avalyn, who was hit by a truck on her way to school just one week ago. From the frantic phone call to the hospital updates, we’re giving you the real behind-the-scenes family moments (including the most awkward emoji ever sent in a crisis). We lighten things up with our pop culture roundup:    •    Robert Irwin shines on Dancing With The Stars USA 🦘✨    •    Taylor Swift’s The Showgirl Album is heading to theatres 🎬    •    Jimmy Kimmel’s controversy (and getting yanked off air) 🎤    •    The Summer I Turned Pretty finale breakdown 🌞    •    NZ’s Laneway Festival lineup revealed (and why we’re jealous Chappell Roan isn’t headlining Electric Ave 🎶)Plus, we dive into:    •    The shocking cost of Sarah’s $75 doctor PHONE consult 💸    •    Friends making wild life pivots (bottle store, hazelnut farm & pottery dreams) 🌰🍶    •    An incredible supermarket reunion—when someone thought their bestie was dead 👀    •    The mystery of Sarah’s lost friend and her sperm donor sister she’s never met 🤯This episode is packed with it all, listen up besties, you won’t want to miss this one ✨Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week we’re diving into everything from the latest pop culture bombshells to a raw, emotional moment that had us both in tears - three-year-old Luna's birthday card from heaven. We kick off with sport — the Warriors’ tough NRL finals exit, the Black Ferns’ win over South Africa, and the frustrating lack of media coverage they’re getting.Then it’s a pop culture rollercoaster:👑 Prince Harry’s quick meet-up with King Charles🎤 Mariah Carey’s Video Vanguard Award + new album buzz🎶 Hilary Duff’s music comeback💘 Jennifer Aniston’s rumored romance with a hypnotist💍 Liam Hemsworth’s engagement newsFrom there, things get deeply personal as we open up about a powerful birthday moment that left us reflecting on grief, love, and the reality of carrying on after loss. It’s one of our most honest conversations yet.We also share what we’re vibing right now — from concert season hype (hello Electric Ave!), skincare obsessions, and a game-changing fake tan, to what we’re watching on Netflix. Plus, a few exciting things we’ve got coming up ourselves.💌 Funny, emotional, and totally unfiltered — this is Bestie Boos at its realest.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bestie Boos are back — slightly hungover, running on four hours of sleep, and recording the morning after Sam’s big 35th “Brat” birthday party (yes, inspired by Charli XCX). It’s Father’s Day, the vibes are chaotic, and we’re here to recap all the wild moments: the dancing, the pranks, our outfits, and just how much fun we had.Then we dive into a juicy pop culture update:    •    Our reaction to the newly announced Electric Avenue Festival lineup 2025 — why the headliner acts left us a little disappointed, but what we’re still excited for.    •    The unexpected Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun rumors — are we into it? Spoiler: no.    •    A quick take on Scribe’s new album and Swag 2 hype.We also keep it real with some life updates and hilarious parenting stories:    •    Sam’s GP spills the tea on the surge of patients asking for GLP-1 weight loss injections like Mounjaro — $600 a pop and a three-month commitment?!    •    Sarah gets unsolicited (and painful) “baking tips” from a teacher who doesn’t get the chaos of being a full-time working mum.    •    Sam shares a laugh-out-loud awkward moment at kids’ swimming lessons when Luna spotted something unexpected in the changing room.    •    We reflect on how kids can be so blunt about grief, including a tough but honest conversation between our two little ones about Luna’s dad.    •    Plus, the heart-warming surprise behind a stuffed star toy that feels like a special sign from Samuel 💫.This episode is a mix of hangover chaos, raw parenting moments, and pop culture hot takes — pure Bestie Boo energy. Funny, emotional, messy, and real.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can’t believe it – Bestie Boos is officially six months old! 🎉 In this episode, we celebrate how far we’ve come (without any big media backing!) and crack up over the silly things that make us, us – like how often we say “gal,” pet names for our partners (yes, Sarah calls her husband Big D 😅), and whether “garage carpet” actually makes you rich.We dive into a juicy pop culture roundup:✨ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement buzz (thanks to his dad’s big mouth)✨ Sabrina Carpenter’s new album and wild lyrics in Tears✨ The return of Electric Ave 2026✨ The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy mysteryOn the personal side, Sam chats about staying up too late each night, Sarah swears collagen is the secret to her better sleep, and we plan for Sam’s big birthday bash with some Charli XCX BRAT energy! (outfits, chaos, hangovers incoming 🍾). Things get real as we talk about Father’s Day in NZ and how tricky it can be.And stick around for the big reveal… Sam’s birthday surprise is out of the bag, and let’s just say it involves Lorde 🙌It's the perfect mix of friendship, pop culture, and the messy ups and downs of life. – everything you love about Bestie Boos.Thanks for being part of our first six months, we couldn’t do it without you 💕WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rSLBhuhTds0Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch & Subscribe on YouTube (pls): https://youtu.be/3g-o_l1N9IMIn this episode of Bestie Boos, we’re back with laughs, tears, and a whole lot of pop culture! Samantha shares the behind-the-scenes of her first-ever MC gig — stepping up in front of more than 100 people to fill in for none other than Kiwi news legend Mike McRoberts. We’ve even got live audio from the event plus Sarah’s unfiltered feedback on how it all went.Then it’s time for our pop culture roundup:    •    The success of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025    •    Millie Bobby Brown and her husband adopting a baby    •    The first look at The Devil Wears Prada 2    •    VMA 2025 nominations and what we’re predicting    •    Apple TV’s upcoming K-Pop series    •    Why K-Pop Demon Hunters just made history on the Billboard chartsOn the personal side, Sam opens up about a vulnerable moment at her mum’s birthday dinner. After a tough week solo-parenting while Luna was sick, one sassy waitress was the straw that broke the camel’s back — leading to tears, grief, and an honest chat about navigating life after losing Sam. Sarah shares her own struggles with motherhood right now (her son simply won’t stop talking!), and together we balance the tears with plenty of laughs.We wrap up with what we’re vibing — including Emily in Paris binges, a new Netflix recommendation from Sarah, and dreams of better weather and healthier days ahead.Join us for an episode that’s raw, real, funny, and full of heart — the ultimate mix of friendship, pop culture, and the ups and downs of life.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube and everywhere elseFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwkvtH1SafgThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are back with another round of highlights, lowlights, and plenty of chaos. From long (and we mean loooong) rugby prizegivings to kick-ons where 20-year-olds are suddenly asking for “mama cuddles,” nothing is off the table.We dive into pop culture’s juiciest stories: ❤️‍🔥 Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album buzz, plus her sweet New Heights podcast moment with Travis Kelce. 🚗 The Wiggles CEO drama—unfair dismissal or fair play? 🚨 Brooklyn and Nicola Beckham’s eyebrow-raising vow renewal (and the missing Beckhams). 🎒 Charlie Sheen’s brand-new documentary and his seven years of sobriety.Plus, Sam spills all on her 35th birthday bash plans (hello Brat Party chaos) and the sneaky tricks we’ve pulled at parties before. We also ask: what’s the next prank we should unleash?And in true Bestie Boos style, we round things out with the “That’s So Random” segment, featuring sisterly food myths, one-eyed contact lenses, and the shocking truth that Sam has still never had a grey hair.It’s messy, funny, and a little unhinged—just how we like it.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch & subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2aacvyGKUoThis week on Bestie Boos, Sarah is fresh from her husband Michael’s nail-biting rugby final – a heartbreaking loss in the 81st minute that still led to a big night out, wild Uber dramas, and some serious clubroom laughs. Sam was there to witness it all… and somehow got roped into a challenge she didn’t see coming... and can't get out of.We dive into a pop culture roundup featuring Rod Stewart’s eerie AI tributes, Kelly Clarkson’s grace under fire, the rise of new K-pop group Cordis, and exciting Freaky Friday 2 news. Then it’s onto the important stuff: why are mandarins suddenly tasting weird? Plus, what we’ve been streaming – from My Oxford Year to Wednesday season 2, Happy Gilmore 2, and a true-crime binge that spirals into a hilarious Bermuda Triangle debate.Somewhere in between, we celebrate an absolute super-mum spotted at a kids’ trampoline park managing four kids like a pro. Expect laughs, gossip, random tangents, and a little chaos – exactly how Bestie Boos does it best.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=cpD5w0nlpQg9lLVYThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam catches Sarah up on a spicy weekend full of unexpected moments — from a very heated league final to an awkward restaurant kerfuffle that ended in tears (not ours, don’t worry 😅).We deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories lighting up the group chats — Ozzy Osbourne’s epic funeral (seriously, it was giving royal energy), unexpected celeb couple rumours (Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson?!), and the K-pop Demon Hunters movie that has the kids fully obsessed.Plus, we talk about solo parenting and the wild art of trying to go to the toilet alone when you have a toddler — Sam shares a hilarious live audio moment that every parent will relate to.🎉 We also celebrate a huge podcast milestone! And decide on our next challenge...We also reminisce on the times we got to go through the Koru Lounge with our previous jobs - bliss!Turn it up BBs your best gals are back with a banger of an ep ✨Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=1l0WUMdn8he9qsKLHappy International Friendship Day, besties! To celebrate, we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode featuring the one and only Lana Cochrane-Searle! @lanasearleNot only is Lana our mate, she’s a radio host, MC, two-time Celebrity Treasure Island contestant, aspiring DJ, and proud mum/wife/bestie 💅In this ep:✨ How we all met and became friends🏝️ Behind the scenes of Celebrity Treasure Island 🏉 Lana’s rugby career (and latest injuries)💍 Sam’s wedding, the Eras Tour, and what Lana did next😵‍💫 Tom Cruise, the Daily Mail, and a few wild twistsIt’s honest, it’s unhinged, and it’s exactly what Friendship Day is all about: big laughs, big love, and big hearted chaos.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts📺 Watch the full episode on YouTubeIn the spirit of Friendship day, spread the love - follow up, rate us and share to a friendFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq9SyKWcr4gWe recorded this one a little dusty after a big night out… so buckle up, besties – it’s a little loose and it’s a little unfiltered.In this ep:✨ A skin journey update thanks to the gals at Caci Riccarton🏉 Sam’s rugby recap – we chat all things finals footy📱The celeb contacts in our phones battle it out (zombie apocalypse edition)🧼 Baby shower brawls and window washing drama👀 A few RIPs, wrestling nostalgia, and Harry’s new toyWe also unpack being cringe in 2025 and look forward to International Friendship Day.It’s giving chaos. It’s giving wholesome. It’s giving Big Bestie Energy.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jubB08XMMWe’re back, Besties! Great news for you…the chaos did not take a break. This week: pharmacy meltdowns, a front-page car crash, and yep, our thoughts on that Coldplay concert - no doubt there will be a few conscious uncouplings from this?!Sam’s got a few cuzzies to catch us up on… maybe you can keep track, but Sarah never can. Meanwhile, the “kids” have gone full Disney Disc dealer thanks to Woolworths, who are celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland Resort in California. And, we’ve also switched out our usual finisher for something a little more manageable - because, life.🎧 Press play, Bestie. We missed you x Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH NOW ON YouTube @BestieBoosShowSam takes the plunge—literally—after losing last week’s go-kart race, and let’s just say the mid-winter dip hit hard! We unpack everything from the latest in the Diddy trial and Idaho case, to another Mel B wedding. Plus, we introduce a new phenomenon: Coinkydink/synchronicities—those weird little life coincidences you can’t explain.Also this week: Sarah’s husband starts a “round table” with the boys, we call out the rise of Peri-Boomers (yes, that’s millennial tech fails), and share two of the wildest stories we’ve heard in the past week… involving a stolen prescription pad and a Tinder date turned blood pact.And just when you thought we were wrapping up on a high, Sarah ends the ep with another bloody poem—and an unexpected meltdown.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE NOW @bestieboosshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLbAOwJhqcSam & Sarah slam the accelerator on life this week! 💨 After a low-key Friday-arvo drink with Sarah’s workmates, the besties suit up for a full-noise go-kart showdown—multiple laps, no mercy. One of them clocks the fastest time; the slower driver must take an icy mid-winter pool plunge on next week’s episode (tune in to learn who’s doomed).Off the track, the duo downshift into pop-culture quick hits: Trump’s live-mic F-bomb, Anna Wintour exiting Vogue, Katy Perry & Orlando breakup, Bezos’s ultra-lavish wedding, Lorde’s Virgin-era Glasto set, and Lewis Capaldi’s emotional comeback. They also unpack Ozempic landing in NZ, “hot-friend problems,” oddball “health-kick” compliments, and a buzzy new dining app that matches you with five strangers on a Wednesday night. Tune in, it’s a good time.👉 Follow Bestie Boos, drop a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review - love your work xoFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE @bestieboosshow This week on Bestie Boos, we’re diving deep — from the spiritual to the seriously unhinged. Sam opens up about the powerful signs she’s been receiving from Samuel, including one wild car moment that’ll give you chills.In pop culture, we’re side-eyeing Bieber’s latest spiral, celebrating the Crusaders’ 15th Super Rugby win, unpacking the Karen Read trial, and sending love to Rufus the Wimbledon hawk (yes, really).Then it’s chaos as we set our midwinter plunge challenge — and it’s on. Go-karts. Pride. Speed. One of us thinks she’s the next F1 star and the other is ready to crash her dreams.Plus: Sarah’s got a spicy open home story (think: shower + sex = yikes) and Sam’s league coach tale takes a truly bizarre bite. Oh — and there’s top-tier therapist wisdom to carry you through your week.It’s raw, ridiculous, real. Just how you like it.Tune in,YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dPIPUuUyYQFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Bestie Boos rollercoaster this week and we’re unhinged in the best way. We kick things off with highs & lows, a pop culture roundup: Alex Cooper’s new doco, the Diddy trial, Kanye’s wild half-hour feature, the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni drama being squashed (and why Taylor Swift wants none of it), and David Beckham finally getting knighted — sir, it’s about time.Then, we take you behind the scenes of a major moment: our brand new billboard is LIVE, but Sarah does something in front of it that absolutely shamed Sam to the core — truly one of the most embarrassing moments of her entire life.Later, Sarah screams like she’s in a horror movie (we are not exaggerating), and we open up about our birth stories — Luna and Miller’s grand entrances into the world. And just when you think we’re done, Sam shares a subtle but powerful update on her grief journey.To wrap it all up, we’re planning a midwinter plunge challenge — but we need your help coming up with what the dare should be. DM us your ideas… or your worst fears.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick things off with our weekly highlights and lowlights — including a billboard update! Then it’s a jam-packed pop culture roundup: the Beckhams might be feuding, Marc Anthony’s popping up at weddings, and apparently two brothers are dating the same woman? Tinder’s trying to turn dating into a true love story, and Elon and Trump’s Pride Month break-up has us lolling.Sam shares her bold new bedtime strategy — inspired by Sarah’s “empty threats” method — and we all agree: don’t take parenting advice from us. We then slow things down with a heartfelt chat about family traditions and commemorating milestones, including a moment where Sam receives a letter she wrote to herself a year ago in the thick of grief.Finally, our skin is glowing and we’re giving full credit to the third Bestie Boo… ChatGPT. We unpack whether AI is better than therapy, and wrap up with pelvic floor confessions and a whole lot of lols. Enjoy Besties xFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No video this week, besties — episode 13 lived up to its number and we had a technical hiccup with one of the cameras. Just audio today, but trust us, it’s a goodie.We kick things off with a classic weekend yarn: a trip to the pub, a bold comment from a strange man, and Sam being prematurely declared “a jockey” Then we dive into a chaotic pop culture roundup: the AMAs were weirdly empty, Taylor Swift didn’t announce anything (but then secretly bought back all her old masters — queen), and the Biebers and Hadids are making big money and discovering new siblings.Sam has a run-in with a podcast fan that sparks a wild but genius marketing idea (hello, marketing dreams), before we shift into a more heartfelt chat about identity, grief, and finding purpose. Sarah sets Sam a challenge for the week ahead, and we finish up with swimming lesson dramas (spoiler: Sarah had a shocker) and our usual highlights and lowlights.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Bestie Boos, we dive into the pop culture messiness we love—Justin Bieber’s bizarre caption on Hailey’s Vogue cover, Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes hard launching with a full ocean pash, and Kris Jenner’s face that’s suddenly giving… Kim?Sam shares a funny-sad preschool drop-off story that’ll hit home for any parent.Sarah opens up about her skincare redemption arc—what ruined her skin years ago, and her new routine featuring retinol and Botox. We also chat Jacinda Ardern, imposter syndrome, and finding your place even when you feel like a fraud.Plus: a touching shoutout to the rugby boys and Sarah’s go-to tips for surviving winter sick season with kids.Follow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Bestie Boos tackle pop culture’s criminal edition — from P. Diddy and Cassie to Kim K’s courtroom moment and our gal Taylor swift being dragged into the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama that we wish would end. Sam reveals worldwide headlines based on their own texts of 10 years, and a heated debate breaks out over audiobooks vs. reading. We also share heartfelt advice on how to really show up for friends going through tough times — plus a lactose-fuelled Kmart crisis to end on a high (or a low, depending who you ask).00:00 Welcome Back to Bestie Boos00:18 Highlights and Low Lights01:11 Car Troubles and Marketing Fun02:52 Pop Culture Roundup: Criminal Edition03:10 P Diddy and Cassie Drama05:19 Kim Kardashian's Paris Robbery07:47 Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Taylor Swift Drama11:48 Audiobooks vs. Reading Debate14:37 Heartfelt Listener Messages16:43 Supporting Friends with Meal Train17:44 Avoiding Vague Offers of Help19:10 Being Persistent and Consistent20:22 The Importance of Communication24:52 Using Chat GPT for Everyday Tasks31:15 Final Thoughts and ShoutoutsFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s Bestie Boos is giving a pop culture round up, Mother’s Day from the estranged daughters seat, and bedtime breakdowns (again). We chat shared Apple IDs (can we not?), our first-ever jobs, our love for Brit Cunningham's #cleantok, and ask the question no one else is: what happened to NZ Music Month?Real talk, real laughs...  press play now besties xo 💕🎧00:00 Welcome to Bestie Boos00:29 Highlights and Low Lights04:40 Pop Culture Roundup08:14 Royal Family Rants14:56 Mother's Day Reflections22:27 Parenting Struggles26:37 Shared iCloud Account Woes30:19 First Jobs and Early Work Experiences37:40 Cleaning Obsessions and TikTok Adventures41:50 Reflections on Parenting and Housekeeping43:45 Podcasting Dreams and New Zealand Music Month45:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact [email protected] the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.