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Nothin Fancy Podcast

Welcome to Nothin Fancy podcast, the broke-girl survival guide to NYC adulthood. Almost 30, still a mess. NothinFancy is like a FaceTime with your funniest friends—the ones who make you laugh through dating disasters, career crises, and the high cost of just existing in NYC. Hosted by Hayden and Caroline, it’s part comedy, part chaos, and part group therapy for figuring out life, love, and rent checks…one episode at a time.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nothinfancypodcast! For inquiries, please email [email protected].

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    Our Super Bowl Thoughts & Boyfriend Training

    On this weeks episode, we debrief the Bad Bunny concert, sorry *Super Bowl, how doing laundry in an NYC apt is Olympic-level worthy, and the art of teaching your boyfriend how to buy you flowers correctly. Also… why was Alix Earle in the casita and what exactly was happening during Gaga’s dancing moment?Episode Overview:- Hayden’s sock collection thanks to Peter- How to train your boyfriend to buy the right flowers- Doing laundry in an NYC apartment building is an Olympic sport- Why the Super Bowl feels like New Year’s Eve- Hosting vs attending Super Bowl parties- Bad Bunny’s performance- Olympics chat

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    Tangent Queens Strike Again

    We’re so sorry in advance… the baby voices make an appearance in this one. This week we’re talking our version of pillow talk, Hayden’s 2-star ClassPass review, and our usual weekend update that (naturally) spirals into 17 tangents.Overview:Pillow talk about sleep apneaHayden’s controversial 2-star reviewCaroline & Ben’s parents meeting (!!)How to actually be a good conversationalistDouble dates + making new friends in your 20s

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    News Flash: NYC is Cold AF

    Caroline officially breaks Dry January, Hayden survives a "grandma's gone wild" weekend, and we question whether we're over drinking because it’s freezing… or because we're simply aging. From debating curtain bangs to unpacking why the Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke divorce felt inevitable—this episode is filled with reality TV gossip and the typical ADHD chit chat. Episode Overview:Caroline admits she broke Dry January Are we over drinking… or is it just way too cold outside?Caroline shares a fun new party game: ImposterHayden recaps a bender of a weekendHayden is deep in her Real Housewives of Salt Lake City obsessionCaroline keeps accidentally calling Hayden “baby”Hayden debates getting curtain bangsWhy the Amanda Batula & Kyle Cooke divorce is necessary

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    2026 is the new 2016?

    Hayden and Carolines phones were both on SOS all day it has got Caroline having insane thoughts. Bringing back 2016 in 2026is giving us slight PTSD but Peter chimes in in the background to discuss why we shouldn't feel that way... was 2016 actually our peak? Jury is still out. Outline:- We talk Verizon outage- Our love for dystopian movies- the 2016 trend coming back to haunt us

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    Conflict, Communication & Dry January: How We're Starting the Year

    New year, same us — just a little more reflective. We’re catching up after our very chill winter breaks, getting real about a small co-host tiff (because yes, even besties argue), and unpacking what it says about how we handle conflict. Are you the type to speak up right away, or do you keep the peace and let it slide? Plus, Caroline is attempting dry January while Hayden is exploring a damp Jan this time around.Episode OverviewRecapping our low-key winter breaksA co-host tiff that sparked a bigger conversationNavigating conflict with friends (especially when you work together)Confrontational vs. non-confrontational personalitiesDry January

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    Pop Culture Chat, Solidcore Lore & Hot Takes

    This week, we obsess over Kendall Jenner’s Architectural Digest mountain home, unpack the lore behind Solidcore and Equinox, and share very honest fitness opinions. Caroline recaps a trip to Meadow Lane, debates dairy vs nut milk (yes, she once drank milk with every dinner), we’re campaigning for Swiss cheese in 2026. Plus, what we’re watching right now and thoughts on the Alix Earle and Braxton breakup.Episode Overview• Obsessing over Kendall Jenner’s Architectural Digest mountain home• What we’re watching lately: Owning Manhattan and Beast in Me• Caroline’s trip to Meadow Lane — vibes, thoughts, and takeaways• Dairy milk vs nut milk (including Caroline’s former milk-with-every-dinner era)• Officially campaigning for Swiss cheese in 2026• The full Solidcore lore breakdown• Equinox lore and luxury gym culture• Why we… hate Solidcore• The Alix Earle & Braxton breakup and pop culture reactions

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    Becoming an Introvert. Sincerely, a Former Extrovert

    Caroline is back and employed full-time, Hayden is on her fitness instructor journey and the girls are trying to keep it together during the holiday season. We chat about Hayden becoming a little more anti-social with age and Caroline learning to set boundaries in her social life.Overview: - Carolines new job - Hayden is a sculpt instructor - Overcoming social anxiety and getting out of your comfort zone- Setting boundaries, and keeping your schedule open for YOU time

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    Why "When You Know, You Know" Isn’t Always True

    We’re back fam! Caroline’s rocking a fresh spray tan, Hayden is officially a Tone & Sculpt instructor (!!), and we’re clarifying our actual niche — because no, we won’t be poor forever, and yes, we’re still super grateful.This week, we’re debunking the “if it’s not a fuck yes, it’s a fuck no” and “when you know you know” era, getting real about why love, life, and decisions aren’t always one-size-fits-all !!!! We’re also diving into the trending topic of whether we’ve set boundaries so hard that we’ve accidentally become shitty friends, how to tell when to give someone the benefit of the doubt, and when to protect your peace from someone’s negative energy.Overview:- Hayden’s exciting new role as a Tone & Sculpt instructor !!!- Clarifying our niche: grateful girlies navigating NYC on a budget- Caroline got a job !!!- Debunking the sayings, “If it’s not a fuck yes, it’s a fuck no” and “When you know you know”- Being realistic about relationships and why doubt is normal- Why vulnerability and honesty are actually the hottest traits- Asking ourselves the trending topic: “Have we set boundaries so hard that we’re shitty friends?”- When to give someone the benefit of the doubt vs. when to protect your peace- A candid discussion on dealing with trauma and emotional triggers

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    Season 2: Being Delusional, Budgeting, and TLOAS

    We're back and ready for Season 2 of NFP! This week, we're talking being laid off (fun!), our first of many budgeting tips, and mother herself—Taylor Swift and her new album, The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS). Episode Overview:- we're back with new mics and a new background!- we go over our new bio and yes... we finally have a niche - Caroline got laid off but we're working on thinking positively!- we love TLOAS and don't care if you don't

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    We're All Stalking Our Boyfriends Exes... But the Exes Moms Are Stalking Us?!

    We’re back baby and this time with an updated bi-weekly posting cadence in the summer. Sorry, sorry we’re busy gals! In this episode, we give our recap of bestie Lo Lo's bachelorette weekend, have some discourse around whether or not you should stay with the bride in regular airport security if she doesn't have TSA pre check and we chat about whether it's normal or not for your boyfriend's exes mom to stalk your socials... Episode Overview: - Surprise guest from Hayden’s dad via FaceTime! - New bi weekly schedule of posting in the summer - Lauren’s bachelorette recap - if you have TSA pre check and the bride doesn’t, are you allowed to go into TSA security line or do you have to stay with the bride? - Hayden got covid - Sharing food is the only way to properly order at a restaurant - Hayden and Peter moved in together! - Surprise appearance with custom cocktails by Hayden’s old roomie Lexy! - Boyfriend Ben's ex’s mom is peeping Caroline’s socials…

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    It's Not Clocking to You

    Hayden and Caroline have 30 minutes to yap before leaving for their flight to bestie Lauren’s bachelorette! We quickly recap JBs new album, decide on a new location to move to next year, and Hayden tells Caroline to stop being passive aggressive. we also touch on if it’s normal to want to be the center of attention at other peoples weddings. We’ll be back next week to recap our fun bach times!

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    Is It Fate or Just Really Good Timing?

    We’re back together! This week, we chat about the universal "I want to be a DJ" phase (don’t lie—you had it too), debate the things in life that just have a little bit of crack in them, and play a spicy FMK: Pickle Edition. We also address our Beyoncé haters (sorry Bey Hive), question why modern albums have 30+ songs, and dive into fate, coincidence, and the book When God Winks. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Is your life already mapped out? Let's chat about it. Episode Overview:Wanting to be a DJThings that have a little bit of crack in itFMK: pickle edition Our Beyonce haters Why are artists nowadays making albums that have 30+ songs?When god winks: how coincidence rules your life book Do you believe everything happens for a reason?Is fate determined already? 

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    Please Welcome the CEO of Thursdays Child

    While Caroline is at her brothers wedding, Hayden takes over the pod for the week with the help of a special guest, Emma Weithas. Emma is, as Danielle Olivera from Summer House once said, the Founder and CEO of Thursdays Child. Tune in to hear more about Emmas journey starting her own company and where she is at in life now. Episode Overview:- How Emma and Hayden met and their time together at TCU - Emmas journey to starting Thursdays Child - Moving from Austin, TX to New York City - Long distance to moving in together - The creatures of NYC

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    Sorry Beyonce, That's Just Our Opinion

    This week, we’re coming to you from what has been a very rainy NYC that had us fully thinking we had moved to London for a hot sec. We dive into the Sabrina Carpenter album cover discourse and ask: why can’t people just have opinions without trying to shove them down everyone’s throat? And why does everything have to be so serious all the time?Hayden admits she hates Beyoncé (sorry, don’t yell at us), we do a pulse check on Justin Bieber (is he okay???), and touch on the latest in the Karen Read trial. Plus: how are Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco doing these days?We wrap with Steve Carell’s words of wisdom that kindness is a strength and to give grace to rude strangers—because you truly never know what someone’s going through (are we hypocrites?) Episode Overview:Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover controversy Why can’t people have opinions and not try to shove it down other people’s throats? And why do people take things so seriously nowadays?Sorry but Hayden hates Beyonce…Can we get a pulse check on Justin Bieber? Karen Read trial How are Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco doing?Giving grace to rude strangersKindness is a strength!!! 

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    Big Life Updates

    We missed you guys! Don't worry, this episode was worth the wait because we're hitting you with some crazy life updates. Caroline has a boyfriend and Hayden and Peter are moving in together! Unfortunately, we're just popping in quickly to share our updates and keep you in the loop but we will go more in depth during next weeks episode. Love you, mean it! Episode Overview:- sweet coffee debate - Caroline has a boyfriend- Hayden and Peter signed their lease

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    Friendship Breakups

    We're still recovering from Amanda's wedding and giving a quick recap — Nothin' Fancy takes Chicago. Caroline asks the important questions: Is a friendship breakup or a relationship breakup worse? And if you could be a nepo baby in any industry, which would you choose?Overview:Amanda's wedding recapIs a friendship breakup or a relationship breakup worse?We're obsessed with the word totallyIf you could be a nepo baby in any industry, which would you choose?

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    Summer House Debrief: Lexi vs. Jesse

    Calling all fellow Summer House fans, we had to weigh in on all of the drama that is Lexi and Jesse this season. Safe to say… we’ve picked a side in the fight.Episode Overview:Amanda’s wedding weekend! SH recap: Lexi vs. Jesse Clubbing in NYC is dead 

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    Plastic Surgery and Synesthesia

    It’s our 20th episode! Thank you to all of our lovely listeners who tune in week after week. We appreciate you more than you know! This episode, Caroline and Hayden leave no secrets behind as they share their journeys of diving into the world of plastic surgery. Hayden saw a TikTok explaining what synesthesia is and naturally, we have a field day reading the comments section… Guy Fieri is the song “Life is a Highway”… we don’t make the rules. Episode Overview:Caroline had three nose jobs?!Hayden lost 5 lbs with her breast reductionMispronouncing words WTF is synesthesia and why do we love it so much? 

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    Grandmas Gone Wild

    Caroline and Hayden discuss the struggle between being in their grandma era and wanting to live up their 20s to the fullest. We’re a little confused how college girls went from binge drinking and wearing bras out to going to pilates and doing face masks as a pregame routine. We also go over the splinter era and discuss whether we bond with our younger coworkers or the older ones. Lastly, we give our met gala recap which leads to us sharing our celeb look alikes.Overview: Our grandma era vs. living it up in our 20s The splinter era Met gala recapCelebrity look alikes

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    It's Time to Bring Back Chivalry

    It was a Friday night and the BOOOOZE BAAAGS were back in action with a spritzes to pickle martoons pipeline. Caroline got a visit from Casper the (not so) Friendly Ghost after her Hinge date went MIA and Hayden had a strange experience at a bar… We discuss the importance of table manners and why chivalry cannot be dead. After taking it to the community with an IG poll, we share the responses we got for “top feelings in life” and believe tasteful PDA is in. Last but not least, we play a difficult game of FMK: soup, salad, sandwich edition…. Episode Overview:At home pickle martinisCaroline got ghosted Hayden’s strange experience at the barTable manners and men being chivalrous Wedding styles even though we both aren’t engagedPeter’s dad visiting Hayden’s apartment Freak of the week and white boy of the monthMeeting the parents of your significant other Top feelings in life Tasteful PDA is inFMK: soup, salad, sandwich 

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    Silly Girl Spring

    Caroline and Hayden recap their Easter weekends which leads to a long winded religious conversation… We also realize that our target audience might not be what we thought and apologize to all the moms and dads out there listening. We introduce what we would like to call “silly girl spring” and what that looks like in Carolines dating life. We discuss our ideal outfit for a guy to be wearing on a first date and the biggest faux pas. Overview:Easter weekend recaps Hayden and Peters cooking classA jew walks into a catholic massPraying and manifestingSilly girl springFirst date outfits and our biggest outfit faux pas 

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    Breaking Up With Your Therapist

    Sometimes you’re just really not in the mood to chat and this day was one of those days but as Kim Kardashian once said… “Get your f****** ass up and work” so that we did. Hayden tells us all about her very NYC weekend and shares details about her breakup… We both feel like we’re kind of just coasting in life right now and laugh about the pain we put ourselves through for beauty with some unfortunate waxing experiences.Episode Overview:Hayden’s weekend bopping around NYCHow to combat a nasty hangoverHayden broke up with her therapist Caroline’s waxing experience in London left her bleeding Socks on or off at the gyno? 

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    It's the Year of Learning

    Welcome back to another week of Nothin Fancy! This week we try to keep it light hearted but somehow end up talking about tariffs and the big scary world out there. Hayden touches on how for some girls it might be the summer of outside, but for her it's the summer of learning and being more informed. Caroline is NOT a soup girl and our relationship will be strictly business from here on out. We also shoutout some of our favorite brands of the week, @drinkcann, @brazilbronzesoho, and @wisp. Episode Overview:Our sponsors that don’t know they're our sponsors Hayden is becoming an adult and learning about tariffs 2025 is the year of learning Caroline is not a soup girl and Hayden does NOT like thatHayden shares her mt. rushmore of soups (but actually only names her top 3 on accident, forgetting broccoli cheddar)

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    Negative Relationships with Food and Paths to Recovery

    In this episode, we discuss topics related to eating disorders, including personal experiences, disordered eating behaviors, and recovery. These conversations may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and prioritize your well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources and support are available — we've included helpful links at the bottom of the show notes.Good news, Hayden’s voice is back in action but Caroline has now returned from a Bachelorette bender in Austin with a raspy voice. Some may say it’s the sexy kind of rasp though… Caroline believes she needs a cute cowboy in her life after experiencing the great ol’ city of Austin, Texas and can’t stop talking in a horrible southern accent. Hayden finally got fresh botox that she’s been wanting but then got hit with an unexpected financial cost. Sadly, you can’t return botox. We dive into a more serious topic for the second half of the episode as we share our personal experiences dealing with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and give advice on how to navigate negative relationships with food. Episode Overview:Caroline gives us her Austin debrief Public transit pet peevesHayden’s tax situation and ways to cut down spending Our experiences with eating disorders and body dysmorphia ED Resources:- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgHelpline: Call or text (800) 931-2237Crisis support: Text NEDA to 741741 for 24/7 support- Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)Website: https://eatingdisordersanonymous.orgOffers virtual and in-person peer support meetings- Project HEALWebsite: https://www.theprojectheal.orgProvides treatment access support for people with eating disorders who face systemic barriers

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    Airplane Faux Pas and Yamakas

    Caroline and Hayden attempt a recording after Hayden sung the 10 minute version of All Too Well at the top of her lungs the night before. Bear with us as Haydens voice continues to go in and out because the episode is a good one. We talk about Mel Robbins and her open relationship, how Caroline would be a good jew and our biggest airplane faux pas. Overview:- Hype up Ulysses bar in FiDi- Let Them Theory book club and is Mel Robbins a fraud?- Caroline is coming to Passover- Airplane faux pas

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    Live from The Bed

    The Bed Rot Queens (Caro, Hay, and bestie Lo) are coming at you live in Stowe, Vermont. We meditate and share positive affirmations, discuss our future plans to move down south, and have hot takes over the correct way to shower. Lauren was today years old when she learned how to say shea butter and Caroline was 18 years old when she learned how to properly pronounce “cajun”. Episode Overview:Manifestation momentMoving down south Caroline redacts her Brooklyn boy statementLauren uses a bar of soap in the shower and doesn't know how to say shea butterOur thoughts on Divi 

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    Confidence Unlocked: Part Two with Dani B

    We just couldn’t get enough of our girl, Dani B! She’s back for part two to discuss even deeper topics, from whether your partner should really be your best friend to how to stay confident in your 20s. Episode Overview: - Our thoughts on the NYT article “Should Your Partner Really Be Your Best Friend”- Is it ever acceptable to tell your friend to break up with her bf?- Danis date asked for something unexpected- Is Dani cold when you first meet her?- Where does Dani find her confidence 

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    So High School with Danielle Balzano

    Welcome another special guest, miss Dani B! Hayden’s childhood bestie and roomie <3 Dani shares what Hayden was like when she met her in middle school and their high school shenanigans. We talk about the Let Them theory, Dani’s career journey that led her to Gucci and how she stole her best friend’s ex. Caroline also got a little work done… Episode Overview:- Intro to Hayden’s childhood bestie, Dani! - How Hayden and Dani met- Being bullies….- Our thoughts on the Let Them theory- Dani’s experience working in fashion at Gucci- Dani dated her best friend’s ex - Caroline and Dani are ready for a single, hot girl summer 

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    Brooklyn Boys and Lax Bros

    Listen to our love letter to our fans and Caroline's TikTok boyfriend. We get silly thanks to our cider and get ready to hit the town on a Thursday night. Episode Overview:- Caroline's "Feel Good" note - Sharing the love for our listeners- Is Caroline's dream boyfriend just her gay best friend?- Caroline and Hayden could not have more opposite types of men- Psychoanalyzing situationships

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    Ins and Outs & Being More Interesting

    Caroline and Hayden go through their ins and outs of the week and discuss how to keep it interesting while suffering from the winter uglies. Topics: - Ins: peanut butter, whole milk, peeing in the shower, and more- Outs: posting your baby with an emoji over their face, sheet face mask, long books, and more- It's ok to feel ugly in the winter, we're in it together - Colleen Hoover needs a rebrand - Being a mysterious girl vs. being an open book

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    Our First Guest: Lauren Hilliker

    We welcome our first guest on the pod, sister Lauren. She talks about her dog getting high, how she met her fiancé in high school homeroom, and how she really felt about Peter and Hayden dating. We also pick on Lauren a little bit and play a game we like to call 'Guess That Celebrity,' because one thing about Lauren—she knows her Bravolebrities and Justin Bieber, but that's about it.Episode Overview:- Meet Lauren- Lauren's a 2025 bride who's engaged to her hs sweetheart- Lauren's dog Cooper is putting her in debt with his vet bills- We ask Lauren if she thinks Caroline speaks over Hayden- Lauren tells all on how she felt about Hayden and Peter at first- Lauren doesn't know who Tom Hanks is

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    Chipotle Forks and Czech Hospitals

    *This episode contains material of a sensitive nature surrounding seizures that may be triggering for some individuals.* We beef over the proper way to eat Chipotle (are you an advocate for the plastic forks?) and Hayden brings some unexpected presents to her yoga class. Caroline matched with a Kiwi on Hinge and Hayden shares her traumatic experience in the ER while studying abroad in Prague. Episode Overview: - How to eat Chipotle for optimal experience - Caroline has a raging stomach ache from said Chipotle yet continues to campaign for the pinto beans - Hayden left some unexpected presents in her hot yoga class - Caroline didn't know how to throw up in a toilet until middle school - Caroline matches with a Kiwi on Hinge - Hayden had a seizure in Prague

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    Dry January, Private Jets and Being a Diva

    We lost a soldier to dry January and can't figure out if Caroline is low maintenance or a type D Diva. Also, are we spontaneous or just flat out dumb? Episode Overview: - Dry January - Our words for 2025 - Are we high maintenance or chill girls who drink beer? - Caroline's last minute trip to Nantucket on a PJ - Hayden's story of getting bamboozled by a Hinge boy - Mukbangs and ranch on cold leftover pasta

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    Rot Days and Date Icks

    We discuss our ideal rot days (aka being hungover and fighting for your life from the couch all day). We also touch on our niche of being poor but somehow also being able to afford Au Cheval dinners and if it’s acceptable to send a drink back at a bar. Caroline went on a date (shocking!) and we talk about boy icks.

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    Is Your Love Language the Opposite of Your Toxic Trait?

    It was a Thursday night and we were hitting the town. While sippin on some High Nooners, we share our love languages and silly little date stories. Caroline campaigns for Chipotle's pinto beans and Hayden whips out a surprise.

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    Almond Moms and Dance Floor Make Outs

    We’re back following up on Caroline’s Forest Hills love story and diving into our relationships with our moms. We reminisce on Tell Me Lies Season 2 and start craving thai takeout.

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    Welcome to Nothin Fancy Podcast

    Just two girls who don't know how to shut up and who hope success is on the other side of cringe mountain. Get to know your hosts, Hayden Hane and Caroline Power, as they walk you through how they met and ended up with mini mics in their hands. They're just getting started...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Nothin Fancy podcast, the broke-girl survival guide to NYC adulthood. Almost 30, still a mess. NothinFancy is like a FaceTime with your funniest friends—the ones who make you laugh through dating disasters, career crises, and the high cost of just existing in NYC. Hosted by Hayden and Caroline, it’s part comedy, part chaos, and part group therapy for figuring out life, love, and rent checks…one episode at a time.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @nothinfancypodcast! For inquiries, please email [email protected].

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