Best Shantira Podcasts (2024)

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“Vote, Mama!” 1:23:48

1h ago1:23:48

1:23:48

This week, Busy thinks the internet has broken her brain and is contemplating doing something drastic with her phone, and Caissie explains how she was tricked into staying at the office until 11PM. Then, Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder of Vote Mama stops by to talk about all the moms who are running for office this election and what we can do to sup…

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EP 287: A Bar of Their Own's Jillian Hiscock 52:19

1d ago52:19

52:19

Jillian Hiscock is the owner of A Bar of Their Own — Minneapolis' go to spot for women's sports. Jillian combined her passion for women's sports and her skills as a community organzer to create an inclusive, welcoming spot to watch all the big games. Walk in, grab a seat and get ready to watch ALL WOMEN'S SPORTS — ALL THE TIME. Game. Set. Match. We…

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Thrive Causemetics Founder, Karissa Bodnar “Not Now, Patrick Swayze!” 2:29:01

7d ago2:29:01

2:29:01

This week, Busy’s talking a little bit about the latest development in her unique living situation, and Caissie is leaning into joy in the form of finally being able to discuss getting to be the very first guest to stay overnight in the Purple Rain House, thanks to Busy and AirBnB! Then, Biz and Cais are thrilled to talk to the very energetic and i…

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EP 286: Stand-Up Comic Kaycee Conlee 1:02:11

8d ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Kaycee Conlee (The Tonight Show) and host Erin Foley celebrate one of the greatest times of the year — the WNBA Playoffs! The semifinals are in full swing with the NY Liberty and CT Sun grabbing game one. Foley and Conlee recap Stewy's big night, Plum vs Spike Lee, Mabrey's three-point party and the nerdy excitement for game two adjustments. Also, …

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Jessica Valenti “Of Course, There Were Haters” 2:16:36

14d ago2:16:36

2:16:36

This week, feminist writer Jessica Valenti visits Busy and Caissie to discuss her new book, "Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win.” Find out whose penis all three women hope shrivels up and falls off! Plus, Busy’s a little bit tipsy and she’s serving up a hot take you might not believe! SPONSORS: http://Ketone.com/BUSY for…

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EP 285: Stand-Up Comic & Actor Cameron Esposito 47:33

15d ago47:33

47:33

Cameron Esposito (ABC's A Million Little Things, Queery) and host Erin Foley plunge into the world of swmming. We discuss Cameron's early days of captaining her high school swim team to becoming a competitive open ocean swimmer. Foley and Esposito also highlight the Olympians - Ledecky, Huske and Walsh as well as icons from past games. And of cours…

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Mark Duplass 2:08:09

22d ago2:08:09

2:08:09

This week, Busy talks about how wrong things went when she met Vice President Kamala Harris out on the road, and Caissie discusses how she’s preparing for the eclipse. Plus, their friend, Mark Duplass stops by after the Emmys to talk about a new Netflix show he created called Penelope, and how he strives to lift people up. SPONSORS http://LolaVie.c…

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EP 284: Sports Agent Lesley Feldman 49:45

23d ago49:45

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Lesley Feldman is a former UCLA softball national champion, lawyer and co-founder of the Players Collxctive, a management agency focusing on female athletes. She specializes in contract negotiation, athlete brand management, business strategy, and helping brands navigate the women’s sport industry. She provides a unique view of the business side of…

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Connie Britton 2:13:55

28d ago2:13:55

2:13:55

This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about magic and the magic of nipple bras. BUT THEN, they are joined by the one…the only CONNIE BRITTON! Find out what Connie’s doing her best at this week! SPONSORS: http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 1…

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EP 283: Emmy Nominated Writer/Performer Shantira Jackson 1:07:07

1M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Shantira Jackson (Big Mouth, The Amber Ruffin Show) and host Erin Foley discuss the WNBA groundbreaking documentary Power of the Dream - the empowering and unlikely true story of how a group of professional women's basketball players took on a WNBA team owner and rallied behind now — Senator Raphael Warnock, forever changing the landscape of their …

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Jury Duty…Not the Show! 1:43:37

1M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

This week, the podcast is a teeny bit late because Busy had jury duty, and as it turns out, it was Caissie’s fault! Hear how Busy’s time in court went and what the gossip columns said she was doing at the US Open and with whom. Plus find out how Caissie lost an entire 24 hours of her Labor Day weekend! CONTENT WARNING: Midway through this recording…

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EP 282: Women's Sports Bar Owner Jen Barnes 46:54

1M ago46:54

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Jen Barnes is the owner of Rough & Tumble - Seattle's pub for women's sports. Jen is a life-long athlete, superfan, entrepreneur and tireless champion of women on and off the field. Barnes created a magical hub for women's sports, described as the most intimate stadium experience Seattle has to offer: cold beer within reach, a full menu that knows …

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Ready to Be Outraged...But I’m Not! 2:34:03

1M ago2:34:03

2:34:03

This week, Busy is BACK from summer hiatus and is recapping all of her adventures in Chicago at this year’s Democratic National Convention! Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on what went down at the United Center as we nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as our next Presidential candidate, with her running mate, Governor Tim Walz by her side! Find…

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EP 281: Former Pro Cyclist and Author Kathryn Bertine 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Kathryn Bertine is a retired pro cyclist, author, activist and documentary filmmaker. During her pro career in cycling, she was a three-time Caribbean Champion, six-time national champion of St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) and raced five years on pro circuit. Off the bike, Bertine is a filmmaker, activist and author of four nonfiction books. As an advoca…

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EP 280: Former USWNT Goalkeeper Saskia Webber 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Saskia Webber - NCAA All-American, Olympian, '99er, ACFC Investor and NWSL analyst - there isn't anything she hasn't accomplished in the soccer world. Her amazing career has helped paved the way for generations of USWNT players. We discuss the gold medal game against Brazil, Emma Hayes' special sauce, what it takes to be a success in goal, coaching…

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Molly Jong-Fast 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

This week, Caissie is joined by a very special guest co-host, her friend, novelist and memoirist turned political commentator, Vanity Fair columnist and social media star, Molly Jong-Fast! Caissie and Molly are talking all things Election 2024, plus sharing memories of Molly’s wedding and what the pregnant bride wrote in her own guest book. SPONSOR…

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EP 279: Sirius XM Sports Reporter Michelle Beadle 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Michelle Beadle has done it all in the world of sports reporting — from bull riding to basketball and everything in between. She not only survived but thrived in a male dominated arena. She's co-hosted ESPN's SportsNation, SportsCenter, Get Up and NBA Countdown. You can listen to her talk sports on Sirius XM's "Beadle & Decker" every day from 12-3p…

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Charlotte Clymer 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

This week, Caissie is talking to Charlotte Clymer, noted military veteran, press secretary, writer and activist who appeared on Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in the “Government and Politics” category, and is also Caissie’s sweet friend. They discuss the swift rise of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Presidential campaign over just the past few w…

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EP 278: Olympic GOATS with Stand-Up Comic & TV Host Trish Suhr 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Host Erin Foley welcomes stand-up comic and host of A&E's Find My Country House, Trish Suhr! We're back covering the Olympics - all things Simone Biles & Gymnastics, the epic Women's Rugby Sevens bronze medal match, USWNT vs Japan, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky and of course, the nails. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Watch on Youtube…

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EP 277: Hashtag Not My Drone with Stand-up Comic Bridget McManus 55:12

2M ago55:12

55:12

Host Erin Foley welcomes comic-writer-drone specialist Bridget McManus! We're covering the Olympics this week - hot takes on the Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Women's Soccer drone scandal, USWNT games against Zambia and Germany, Rugby, Women's Diving, Swimming and also...aliens. The podcast went off the rails so buckle up Herlighters. Plus, the fe…

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"Time Capsule 2, Electric Boogaloo" 1:15:10

3M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Busy and Caissie are back with more advice for listeners who wrote in to share their personal dilemmas. This episode was previously recorded so that Busy and Caissie could take a little break, and so no reference to the way all hell has broken loose in the world is made during the episode. Hopefully, it will be a pleasant respite from current event…

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EP 276: WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Host Erin Foley recaps her epic roadtrip to Phoenix, AZ for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. From Allisha Gray's skills challenge and 3-point contest victories to the WNBA All-Star's win over Team USA, Foley brings you all the inside scoop. Arike, Clarke, Reese, Wilson, Taurasi - it was 116 degrees on and off the court. Plus, the feel good moment of the …

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EP 275: The World Cup You Never Heard Of with Comedian Dana Goldberg 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Dana Goldberg, comedian and co-host of The Daily Beans podcast, joins host Erin Foley in the studio to discuss COPA 71 — an incredible documentary about the unofficial 1971 Women's World Cup in Mexico, a moment virtually erased from the history of soccer. Filmmakers Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine use player interviews and archival footage to share…

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“Time Capsule” 1:24:29

3M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

If you’ve spent this entire week wishing you could go back in time, we have good news for you! Busy and Caissie are giving advice to listeners who are facing some very tricky dilemmas, and it was previously recorded before any of the way too many things that happened this week went down. We hope it will be a nice little break in your day while we a…

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Sh*t Talking! 2:11:09

3M ago2:11:09

2:11:09

Well, Busy and Caissie took one week off for the holiday and all hell broke loose. This week, they debate their very complicated feelings about our Democracy, then, as a treat, they discuss a celebrity rumor that’s exploded all over the place and theorize how, if it was true (and they’re not saying it is) and it happened to them, how *they* would h…

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EP 274: A Fun Hang with Sports Journalist Sarah Spain 1:06:00

3M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Sarah Spain is a rockstar. She's an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist for the last two decades, with a dozen-plus years at ESPN, working as a radio and podcast host, television personality, producer and writer. Spain is on the Gatorade Women's Advisory Board and was formerly a minority owner of the Chicago Red Stars of the National W…

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EP 273: Tossing the Candy with UCLA Softball Coach Kirk Walker 1:21:18

3M ago1:21:18

1:21:18

Host Erin Foley welcomes UCLA Softball Associate Head Coach Kirk Walker! Kirk has helped guide UCLA to seven NCAA Championships and 17 Women's College World Series appearances. We talk about his coaching career, the state of softball and the incredible legacy of being the first openly gay Division I NCAA coach. Plus, the feel good moment of the wee…

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EP 272: Weekly Recap 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

Host Erin Foley recaps the week's biggest stories in women's sports. USWNT Olympic roster picks, Head Coach Casey Stoney out at San Diego, WNBA Commissioner's Cup, WNBA upsets, USA Gymnastics injuries and the NY Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant. Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Herlights Email the show: erin@herlights.com Erin Fol…

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The Mentalist 1:34:36

4M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Busy delivers a full report on how she celebrated her magical birthday, and with whom. Plus, she shares the story of how she was dancing on a table with Taye Diggs in Monaco and why Emily BB wound up in a foreign hospital room with a pigeon. And, with respect to the Dave Grohl versus Swifties beef, Busy and Caissie both reveal things they said year…

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EP 271: All Things WNBA with National Sports Writer Lyndsey D'Arcangelo 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Award-winning author and journalist Lyndsey D'Arcangelo joins host Erin Foley in the studio to talk all things WNBA. We hit all the hot topics — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, USA Basketball Olympic Roster, Highlights and Lowlights of the '24 season as well as predictions for the Finals. Plus, the feel good moment of the week! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube:…

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EP 270: The Dream Sequence with Football Icon Dr. Jen Welter 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

Host Erin Foley welcomes football icon Dr. Jen Welter to the show. Welter is the first woman to coach in the NFL and play in a men's professional football league. She's a two-time gold medalist for the Women's US Tackle National Team, earning a PHD in psychology along the way. We spoke about her journey in football and the opportunities she helped …

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The Holly Jolly Squirrel 1:53:39

4M ago1:53:39

1:53:39

This week has a lot of big themes and threads running through it. Find out what BFF Michelle Williams was urgently calling Busy about at the start of the podcast. And speaking of celebrity friends who met when they were teens, Caissie recaps the Brats documentary and why it might be falling kind of flat for some Gen X Brat Pack fans, which leads to…

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Michael R. Jackson “A Strange Loop” 2:03:55

4M ago2:03:55

2:03:55

This week, Busy and Caissie are still playing catch up in their lives. Caissie’s still recovering from an ear infection, Busy has invested in a lower-sugar candy company, snd they share a story about something horrifying that happened in Emily BB’s bed! THEN! It finally happens! Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Michael R. Jackson drops by the p…

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EP 269: Making the Cut with USWNT legend Tish Venturini Hoch 57:49

4M ago57:49

57:49

Hall of Fame soccer player Tish Venturini Hoch joins host Erin Foley in the studio. We cover the USWNT's games against South Korea, Coach Emma Hayes' Olympic roster decisions, Tish's investment in ACFC and taking home gold in the '96 games. Plus, the feel good moment of the week includes Tish, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm! Enjoy! Watch on Youtube: h…

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Lizz Winstead “Meats and Worms and Abortion” 2:36:04

4M ago2:36:04

2:36:04

This week, Caissie has moved out of Casa Kismet and back home to LA, after a brief stop in Texas, and Busy is experiencing post-strep-throat-induced euphoria. Then, co-creator of The Daily Show and co-founder of Air America, comedian and activist, Lizz Winstead, stops by to talk about the work her organization Abortion Access Front has been doing s…

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EP 268: Summer Olympics! 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Host Erin Foley welcomes ESPN journalist Alyssa Roenigk, who heads to Paris next month to cover the Olympics. Our conversation provides insights into the world of Olympic coverage and the challenges faced by journalists. We also do a deep dive on USA gymnastics, the inclusion of new sports, and the excitement for upcoming events like surfing and sk…

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Chelsea Devantez, “Future Tripping?” 2:45:58

4M ago2:45:58

2:45:58

This week, Busy’s and Caissie’s friend, the host of the Glamorous Trash podcast, Chelsea Devantez, stops by to talk about her new memoir, “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway)” where she covers what it’s like to be donor conceived and diagnosed with CPTSD. And after revisiting the many traumas they have all faced, they all take…

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EP 267: A Bloop And A Blast 49:02

4M ago49:02

49:02

Host Erin Foley relays all the fun stories from attending the ACFC/San Diego Wave soccer match, along with being one of the 19K fans at the LA Sparks/Indiana Fever basketball game. Plus, a deep dive into NCAA Softball – the WCWS is finally here! Foley ends the episode with the feel-good moment of the week, inspired by a women’s sports bar in Minnea…

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Gemini Season 1:16:46

5M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

This week, Busy and Caissie have to keep it tight because they’re in the midst of shooting episodes of Busy This Week for QVC+, and they are…busy this week! But they had to make time to talk about tiredness, trials, tribulations…and turds. Among other things! SPONSORS: http://MagicSpoon.com/BUSY to save $5 off your order of high protein, 0g sugar, …

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EP 266: Full Court Press 43:41

5M ago43:41

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Host Erin Foley and guest Shelagh Ratner (NBC's Last Comic Standing) discuss the new ESPN four-part documentary series Full Court Press, featuring basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice. Foley and Ratner highlight the show's balance between on-court performances and off-court struggles, and the impact it has in creating…

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Dylan Mulvaney “Ratastrophe” 2:32:12

5M ago2:32:12

2:32:12

This week had a lot of highs and lows. Busy finally got to meet Oprah! Busy cursed in front of Oprah and millions of people watching. Caissie caught a mouse in Busy’s apartment that turned out to be something else. They have a new show coming out tonight on QVC+ with Kenan Thompson as the guest! But the highest of the high was getting to chat with …

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“Too Busy to Think of a Title!” 1:46:14

5M ago1:46:14

1:46:14

Description Title: Carrie Preston “Too Busy to Think of a Title!” This week, Busy and Caissie are so excited that their long awaited return to late night TV is finally premiering on QVC+ TONIGHT! But, holy smokes are they busy. They talk about driving to Pennsylvania to appear live on QVC to promote the show and almost didn’t make it and how gettin…

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EP 264: Women's Sports Are Having A MOVEMENT 38:17

5M ago38:17

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Host Erin Foley discusses the impact of Caitlin Clark while celebrating the historical moments and individuals that have contributed to the growth of women's sports. Plus five WNBA storylines heading into the 2024 season, NWSL coverage and the feel good moment of the week. Enjoy! 1:03 Women's sports are having a moment 7:00 Five WNBA storylines 20:…

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Inked 1:32:50

6M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Do you love dog-barking ASMR? This week, Busy is in Los Angeles at Emily BB’s house with her dog, Alfie. Caissie is staying in New York at Casa Kismet, and in her husband’s mind, she and Busy are living together like Laverne & Shirley. Find out what happened to some couture clothing Busy was about to borrow from some stylists and how the first tapi…

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Busy This Week! Literally! 1:48:51

6M ago1:48:51

1:48:51

This week, Caissie went to Retta’s Pink Party in LA, then stayed up all night to catch an early flight to NYC where she landed, ran to Casa Kismet, threw on a sparkly jumpsuit and rushed to the Writers’ Guild of America Awards where Busy was presenting. Find out who Busy spoke to at the event that had her losing her mind. And find out who she was t…

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Sara Bareilles “I Deserve Comfortable Pants” 2:24:39

6M ago2:24:39

2:24:39

This week, Busy’s Girls5Eva co-star and friend Sara Bareilles is back to talk about what it’s like to try to write songs when you’re not sure what you have to say. She tells us what’s next for her (hint: one thing is musical, another thing is matrimonial) and why we all deserve comfortable pants. SPONSORS: http://AthenaClub.com PROMO CODE: BUSY for…

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John Early 2:10:49

6M ago2:10:49

2:10:49

This week, Busy is back in New York City and as she and Caissie reflect on the horrific killing of 7 foreign aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza, Caissie attempts to articulate her mounting frustration with the social media discourse, as Busy advocates seeking out actionable items above all else. Then, everyone’s day gets brighter when c…

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Phillipa Soo “My Sister’s Sister is My Sister” 2:27:04

7M ago2:27:04

2:27:04

This week, Busy and Caissie share their thoughts on the explosive Max documentary Quiet on Set about the behind the scenes misconduct and abuse on the sets of several Nickelodeon children’s shows, plus they recap the arguments heard by the Supreme Court about whether access to abortion pills will be restricted. Then, Grammy winner, Tony and Emmy no…

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“Love in an Elevator” 1:43:05

7M ago1:43:05

1:43:05

This week, Busy and Caissie are together in Los Angeles, gearing up for their new talk show on QVC+! Busy reveals a celebrity elevator encounter she had that might have inadvertently given off a vibe she did not intend. OR DID SHE? Caissie gets extremely vulnerable and, she hopes, relatable, by sharing her struggle with an embarrassing affliction s…

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Librarian Mychal Threets, “Pop the Tequila!” 2:42:09

7M ago2:42:09

2:42:09

This week, Busy and Caissie are trying to get the pink dye out of Busy’s hair while getting to the bottom of that questionably photoshopped royal photo. They also have a really big announcement that’s been almost 5 years in the making and they are so excited to finally spill the beans! Then, everyone’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets, joins the …

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