what gives

This week, Katie and Julia head to the studio to record a bonus What Gives before Julia pops. The pair discuss Groundhog Day, perpetual festivity, baby names and “love hearts”. Julia exposes her brain rot consumption as she regales Katie with a (fake) story of unconventional pregnancy. They do a 2026 temp check, involving exit plans, Brooklyn Beckam and Heated Rivalry. And in whats giving, Katie’s favorite season is “awards”, and Julia gets her kicks from young boys congratulating her. See you post bebe.what gives:Oral Sex Pregnancy, Knife Stabbing

In this week’s episode Julia and Katie round out the year with a recap of what gave for 2025. They grade their ins and outs, and pick their fave pod sayings, shocking moments and reasons to love LA. They discuss their worst what gives, their peaks and pits and their intentions for the year to come. Features bumper stickers, monochromatic colour schemes, new year resolutions, and a whole lot of love. Happy Holidays - see you in Zurich!

In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia celebrate the winding down of the year by giving thanks and refusing to charge their phones. Julia has her final big day out at Camp Flog Gnaw, as she is 7 months pregnant and about to pop out a kid. They discuss camo hats, gender disappointment, what actually went down at Horses and the Black Friday sales. In what’s giving, Julia gets a Californian Christmas surprise and Katie shouts out a delicious treat that she then edits out cause it is infact illegal. lol. Stay tuned for our Spotify Wrapped bonus segment (or not).

On this weeks episode, Katie (calmly) dealt with Julia being uncontactable as she sailed dangerously close to the British Virgin Islands. Whilst Julia was away, Katie got glasses, danced to Pink Pantheress, and finally convinced her son to love her. Meanwhile, Julia returned to land and was faced with non-bump-friendly weather, and her mom’s surprise facelift. Off the back of that news, the pair reassess their thoughts about the beauty industry and its mission to destroy our self-worth. In what’s topical, The Dodgers win The World Series (whilst we were at the symphony) and ROSALIA put out an epic new album. In what’s giving, Katie gets wet at the Wi Spa, and Julia trades creature comforts to camp at sea. Our bonus segment features sayings that are 100% out for 2025.what gives:Anti Cosmetic Surgery EssayLux - RosaliaWi Spa

Happy Halloween! In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia discuss Sprite vs. lemonade, slutty Halloween costumes, and their reviews of Rilo Kiley, Wet Leg, and Addison Rae’s L.A. shows. Katie complains about the onslaught of beauty and cosmetic advertising, and the pair discuss the cultural impact of Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl. In what’s giving, a stranger is playful with Katie, and Julia basks in the wholesome nature of pumpkin carving. Stay till the end for an update on Australia’s Bird of the Year and some not-so-scary ghost stories. (Let’s go Dodgers.) See you in Zurich!what gives:slutty crayon Skims thongLily Allen houseWest End GirlBird of the Year

This week on the pod, Katie catches Julia up on her recent adrenaline attack—an unfortunate depiction of what it’s like to live in LA right now (TW for anyone who doesn't like stuff that might bum you out). Julia tells Katie about her weekend in Chicago, featuring worthwhile tips on what NOT to say in a wedding speech. The pair discuss the dystopian friend.com marketing, Phillies v Dodgers and some pretty sexist college football traditions. In what's giving, Julia loves being a little sister, and Katie loves Paul Thomas Anderson. Stay for the bonus segment where Julia shares a 24-week-old secret.what gives:One Battle After AnotherFriend.com⁠Phillies Error

This week, Julia and Katie hit twenty episodes and officially enter spooky season. Julia faces an anatomy exam, and Katie examines her child’s anatomy…how’s that word play? The pair discuss the legacy of Jane Goodall, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show announcement, and ironic slogan tees. In what’s giving, Katie heads to Big Thief at The Hollywood Bowl and Julia anticipates a family reunion in Chicago. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie share embarrassing childhood moments and we get our first listener call in! If you aren’t up for poo and pee stories, maybe skip this one?

In this weeks episode,  Julia and Katie learn that murderers are just like us, they're just people! They scream Adele down the freeway and talk of upside down seasons, tossed salads, and shaving your legs to get a bikini wax. The pair touch on  Kimmel, censorship, and their feelings about the political moment before introducing their first-ever sports update. Julia also learns what a banjo string is, and that it's capable of being snapped. In what's giving, Julia loves carpooling and Katie heads to Oasis at the Rose Bowl. Bonus segment details degrading work stories featuring Andy Grammer's poo.

In this week’s episode, Katie reluctantly returns from her European holiday to a city of rats, dirt and trash. Whilst she was away, Julia embraced the heat wave and headed to some classic LA shows - King Gizz at The Bowl and Mac De Marco at The Greek. In what’s topical, the pair discuss the rising concern that heterosexuality is suffering reputational damage, but they DON’T discuss whether Trump is or is not dead. In what’s giving this week, Julia embodies her 13 yr old self in New York City and Katie admires the cultural differences in Italian men. Also featuring colloseums, contiki tours, horoscopes and kinks.what gives: Mac DeMarco New AlbumNYT on HeterofatalismQueer Horoscope

In this wildcard bonus episode, Katie asks Julia to partake in an experiment of interpersonal closeness; 36 questions to fall in love (although they only manage 15). In an attempt to fill in some blanks, they condense their life stories and discuss gratitude, values, virtues and more. Whilst they did grow closer, Julia has declined Katie’s invite to silently stare into her eyes for 4 minutes… maybe next time.    what gives:The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary FindingsModern Love: To Fall in Love with Anyone Do This

In this weeks episode, Katie loses her panties and Julia learns that Australians need pen licenses,  wear budgie smugglers, and love a centurion.  In what's topical, Katie does not want to talk about Sydney Sweeney, but Julia DOES want to talk about Ozzy Osbourne’s AI deep fake in heaven. After deciding that this is the summer of nothing, Julia channels her inner child at Hurricane Harbor and Katie reflects on her love for Marc Maron, podcasts and dark satire. Bonus segment features crepey skin, face Spanx, and nasal tanning spray. what gives:Watch Marc Maron: PanickedAI Ozzy in Heaven with Selfie Stick

In this episode, Julia prepares to move house…closer to Katie. She celebrates a fake birthday, a real birthday and tells us what it’s like to be a bona fide Leo. In what’s topical, the local neighbourhood braces itself for a Tarantino takeover, and the pair discuss Colbert and the new episode of South Park feat. Trump’s tiny deep fake penis. In what’s giving, Julia attends a funk show, envies a public make-out sesh and hangs out with even more Australians, whilst Katie peruses what-dan-read.com and riffs on how she would want to be remembered. Listen to the end for reasons you shouldn't date your fuck buddies. what gives:what-dan-read.comSouth Park Season 27Kendrick Deep Fake VideoCBS Cancels ColbertSurprise ChefOasis Tour Dates

After refusing to celebrate America on the 4th of July, Julia and Katie took a little summer break. Katie flew to Australia and Julia did a mini Dallas pop-in, so the pair discuss what it’s like to physically and emotionally “go home”. In what’s topical, Julia brings Katie up to speed on pressing current events such as the Coldplay CEO scandal and Erewhon’s labubu smoothie collab. In what’s giving, Katie pines for seasonal weather and Julia hearts Dynasty Tonight. For their bonus segment, they debate what is and what is not “rock and roll”. Special mention goes to the guy at LAX customs who enthusiastically let Katie back into the United States.

In this weeks episode, Julia gets a visit from her sister and Katie questions whether ICE and METH are indeed the same thing. The pair perform a new moon manifestation and examine their fate from some fortune-telling fish. In what’s giving, Julia tells Katie about an immersive Kamasi Washington show at LACMA, whilst Katie cries at the gym about the heartache, pressure and guilt of being a mom, feminist and PERSON in the world. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie partake in cocktail chatter featuring margarita tea bags, ankle socks and the neat vs messy handwriting debate. 

In this episode, amidst a week of escalating global crises, Julia and Katie reflect on what it feels like to be an Angeleno right now. After being suitably unimpressed by Disneyland, Julia boards a red-eye to New York for the weekend and Katie stays home and flies a kite. In what's giving, Julia hearts the NYC public library, and Katie shares her favourite No Kings protest signs. Katie also gets an education on the origin of Winnie The Pooh and Julia rightly questions how tf they chiseled stuff in marble in ye olde times.  Listen through for our estimated guesses on the 2025 song of the summer.what gives:Katie's Song of the SummerJulia's Song of the SummerLA Protest Podcast (WNYC Studios)DiCaprio Los Feliz Library Connection

In this episode, Katie admits to manifesting Julia - the friend of her dreams. They tackle some big questions; is it possible we text too much? Should we eradicate birthdays? What is a healed Gemini and why are there are so many in LA?  In what is topical, Katie teaches Julia about doomsday fish and the pair discuss T Swift's recent buy-back of her catalogue. And in what's giving, Julia hearts bocce and Katie finds herself mid-LA pride month. For their bonus segment, the pair check in on their 2025 ins and outs. Special mentions go to Formula 1, Justin Timberlake, vanity plates and hard kombuchas.⁠Julia & Katie's 2025 Ins & Outs⁠Sesame Street Republican IssueDoomsday FishTaylor SwiftMost Expensive License Plate Sold in Dubai

On this week's episode, Julia and Katie shoot the shit after their respective holidays - Julia sat in hot springs and Katie saw molten lava with her own eyes. The pair gives ChatGPT a little talking to, and they ruminate on the growing unease around air travel. Julia highlights the podcast-to-comedy pipeline and Katie asks why Steve Carrel is now hot. They discuss Trump's unhinged tweet about Bruce Springsteen, and apparently it’s 2001 - as John Mayer and Britney Spears also get a mention. In what’s giving, Julia tries to claim “nature” and “fresh air”, whilst Katie learns of a new (and classy) way to escape undesirable social interactions. In their bonus segment, Katie and Julia build on their ever-growing list of icks. what gives:Deity PaleBruce Springsteen speech about TrumpBritney Spears smoking on planeFour Seasons (TV show)Overcompensating (TV show)

This week, Katie throws shade at Beyonce, Beyonce’s kids, and appreciating teachers and moms. Safe to say, she’s cancelled. Julia gives us an update on butthole sunning, The Met Gala and Lady Gaga’s record breaking concert in Rio. The pair briefly cosplay as scientists and economists whilst discussing the rise of Ozempic and its impact on confectionary sales. What’s giving this week is run clubs and new friends meeting old friends. It’s a sentimental scene. Also featured are an array of celebrity sightings and a brief sing along! Enjoy!

This week, Julia believes she has found the answer to all of Katie's problems… and it has to do with her butthole. Julia and Katie speak of their trips to Austin and NYC, respectively, and disagree on some key domestic travel etiquette. Julia confesses she is over her algorithm, and Katie fulfils her civic duty. In what’s giving this week - Katie gushes about the future of theatre, and Julia shares her favourite place in the world: Barton Springs. This ep features oysters from the Gulf of Texas, martinis with a twist, and surprise limousines. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie realise memes are best left as a visual medium. Saddle up. Yerba Mate INTERNET REQUEST LIVE - Wink + Jake Timeline ShowDorian Gray PlayMillie Savage JewelryMcNally Jackson Books⁠ChatGPT Energy Usage

In this episode of what gives, Katie and Julia discuss their failed attempt at a 'Live from Ojai' podcast special. They debrief on their first successful weekend away featuring road trips, bike riding, chicken wings and fireside chats. Also on the pod this week - location sharing, playground politics, Waymos, hemorrhoid pads and Jack Harlow. They decide what happens in Phoenix should stay in Phoenix? and Julia is an April fool. A lot was learned in this episode - Julia taught Katie how to drive and Katie taught Julia the first 20 elements of the Periodic Table.What Gives:Capri HotelPinyon Playlist

In this week’s episode, Katie and Julia discuss what Easter and the Easter Bunny mean to them (TL;DR — not much) and whether hot streetwear looks can actually make you run faster. They share some summer music trend forecasts and test out a new bonus segment called “wild-stuff-our-moms-said-this-week.”In what was giving, Katie shows her parents the sights and sounds of Joshua Tree and is tempted to order a $1,000 omelette in Palm Springs. Julia contemplates communal living after visiting the Schindler House, and her contempt for group hate is tested as Blue Origin takes Katy Perry into space.Featuring octogenarians, wind turbines, giant puppets, and a strong aversion to steampunk.An aside: Katie realizes that space tourism — while controversial — may be the ultimate “what gives…”what gives:Gunna joggingBanditLSDDunsmoorImagine - Celebrity Covid MontageAdrianne Lenker

This episode, Katie regales Julia of her week of road rage and torturous gum surgery. Julia discovers a soft-jazz life hack and realizes that she likes being a girl (even if it can be…so confusing sometimes). Giving this week is time, friendships and the meaning they make for us (via White Lotus), trips to Malibu and girls-who-rock. Julia preemptively judges her sister’s new man for a truck he doesn’t own and Katie tries her first Buc-ee's candy - stitches and all. In the tradition of sharing our countries’ differences, Julia learns about rude fingers, chemists and what’s ‘on’ the weekend. what gives:Charli xcxThe Linda LindasWhite LotusBuc-ee's

In this week's episode, Katie rebuts co-dependency allegations and tackles unsolicited parenting advice from strangers. There's a discussion on the difference between Australian and American Target stores and a theory that pineapple "may" induce labor. Whilst dealing with a new daily commute, Julia discovers that being in a car gives you far too much time to be emotional. Giving this week is Katie's son's birthday, The Huntington Gardens, LA's non-rodeo and Sunday roasts. Watch out for the hot take on Bonsais and the shock discovery that Julia does not f*ck with Apple Pay. If you remain with us until the bonus segment (congrats), Katie treats Julia to a very special Australian biscuit.what gives:Huntington GardensThe Los Angeles Equestrian CenterMint Slice BiscuitsThe Philosopher L.A. Paul Wants Us To Think About Ourselves

In this week's episode, Julia has a top 5 celeb sighting and Katie feels an unexplainable urge to go to Vegas in a private jet after watching Anora. They also get stuck into naturopathy, neck lifts and whether the bus is actually the optimal mode of transport. Whilst contemplating a trip to the sphere, Katie and Julia also discover they suffer from the same affliction - sad man syndrome. It's no joke. If none of that interests you - tune in just to hear Katie try (and fail) to bring up her concerns around AGI. Ciao.what gives:Ezra Klein - The Government Knows AGI is ComingGo Pure - Tighten and Lift Neck CreamTexas Train - Vonlane

In this episode, Katie’s water filter saga continues as we discuss algae, whether or not it feels like we are dating, the joy of not being perceived and the magic of the California Redwoods. We get in to Britney vs Christina, cleanses, DMV nightmares and girl scout cookie lore.Also feat. buffalo, beyonce tickets, SNL 50, “fact” checks and hot takes.Today's episode requires a US translation key: kitchen bench means kitchen counter, Katie's book "Marta" is actually Martyr!, and the naughties refer to the nineties. Happy listening!what gives in this episode: Clean CleanseMercado GonzalezLA Food BankBeyonce Perfume

Featuring Grammy and Super Bowl de-briefs, pimple patches, snow on the beach, and Sexy Red.  In this episode Katie sings a lot, we realize no one knows what 'get out of dodge' means, and we talk way too much about Kendrick Lamar.

Today on the pod we discuss January 2025, our ins and outs for the year, and a bunch of new stuff we've been trying. Includes musings on martinis, meta, teeth, Emilia Perez, pasta, and cringe Facebook statuses.