Dolly Parton might be the last thing Americans agree on. In this episode, we talk to Will Bonfiglio, the WashU lecturer behind a wildly popular college course on Dolly, about how the country icon became a cultural unifier across politics, class, gender, and generations. From Dollywood to “9 to 5” to her million-dollar vaccine donation, this is a conversat ... Show More
Aug 26
Why Dads Get a Medal and Moms Get Judged—Parenting Double-Standards and Back to School
This week’s episode is part back-to-school survival guide, part summer highlight reel, and part investigation of parenting double standards. We reflect on the chaos and joy of crisscrossing the country on book tour with three kids, what we learned about road-tripping as a family, ... Show More
38m 45s
Aug 21
Instagram Made Me Feel Like a Bad Mom — So I Started a Podcast
Five years ago, I was a new mom recording a podcast in my closet, wedged between a toddler and a baby who wouldn’t sleep. For the past few months I had been exhausted, leaking milk, hating my husband and endlessly scrolling Instagram, wondering why my messy, chaotic life didn’t l ... Show More
42m 40s
Aug 19
Attainable Over Aspirational: How Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen Keeps It Real
When Kate Strickler started Naptime Kitchen in 2015, it was just a way to share the meals she cooked while her baby slept. Now it’s a thriving brand, a sold-out book tour, and a must-follow for anyone who wants real-life motherhood content that’s actually doable. We talk about th ... Show More
52m 52s
Jul 10
A Conversation with Global Icon, Dolly Parton
Khloé sits down with the one and only Dolly Parton for a conversation that’s full of heart, humor, and sparkle. They talked about God, glam, growing up, and how she’s managed to stay grounded with all eyes on her.Episode Sponsors:Cymbiotika is doing their biggest giveaway ever th ... Show More
57m 15s
Dec 2019
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Kristen and Jolenta are back for Season 6, and they are trying something new! For this season, the ladies take us on a historical romp through self-help history by living by a classic self-help book from each decade. To kick things off, they live by one of the best-selling books ... Show More
50m 25s
Nov 2024
408 Joe Rogan Experience Review of JD Vance Et al.
Useful links to books related to the episodes: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by JD Vance https://amzn.to/48ztT22 (Amazon) Explores Vance’s early life, family, and cultural background, offering context for his perspectives on politics and society. Cyn ... Show More
47m 28s
Aug 2020
How to Make Dolly Parton Cry with Shima Oliaee
Samara chats with the award-winning reporter and producer of Dolly Parton’s America about ALL the delicious behind-the-scenes on the hit pod series with Jad Abumrad, plus finding her own voice on the mic, the superpower of being okay with being hated, and how to land a kickass mo ... Show More
1h 4m
May 16
Whitney Houston Hologram: The Zombification of an Icon | There Are No Girls on the Internet
This episode is part of a feed swap with our friend podcast There Are No Girls On The Internet, hosted by Bridget Todd. She is an expert on tech culture, and on her show she has fun, thought provoking conversations about the ways technology shapes our lives. If you enjoy this epi ... Show More
39m 36s
Oct 2024
Sharon McMahon: “America’s Government Teacher,” Hope for Better Things
Friends, today’s episode is a powerhouse! We’ve got Sharon McMahon, aka “America’s Government Teacher,” bringing some serious wisdom from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty." Even the drafters of the Constitution worried about chaos, but they hoped for better things—and Shar ... Show More
1h 10m