Best The Bestie Breakdown Podcasts (2024)

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Friends are not enough. Use the "5-3-1 Rule" to improve your social health// With social scientist Kasley Killam 21:34

2h ago21:34

21:34

What is social health, and how can you improve it? Today we're speaking with Harvard-trained social scientist Kasley Killam who's been studying social health for ten years. Her new book, The Art and Science of Connection, is the world's first book on social health, and we're going to get clear on why this is an actual domain of our overall health. …

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Dating and friendships: How can partnered women support their dating friends? A conversation with Lily Womble 17:44

7d ago17:44

17:44

As a single woman who is actively dating, it can be tough to get adequate support from your friends. Sometimes they mean well, but the things they say and do can feel dismissive or insulting, and that can begin to create a certain emotional distance that's hard to recover from. That's where dating expert Lily Womble comes in. In Lily's new book "Th…

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#180 WEDDINGS, STARTING A BOOK CLUB & SUMMER HOUSE REUNION WITH BROOKE SHELBY 51:26

13d ago51:26

51:26

This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by pop culture commentator Brooke Shelby to discuss everything from J.LO & Ben Affleck’s relationship, our inability to read & our thoughts on having a wedding. Then, we dive into all things Bravo & recap part one of the Summer House reunion. Follow Brooke @lejaspiner Follow Alexis @alexiswaters_ Shop Hoop Na…

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USMNT Copa America Warm-Up Friendlies Preview: Colombia and Brazil 1:17:21

13d ago1:17:21

1:17:21

In this edition of The Best Soccer Show, Jason and Jared preview the Copa America warm-up friendlies facing the USMNT over the next week: Colombia on June 8 in DC and Brazil four days later in Orlando. The big questions: Who plays right back? How much will Tyler Adams play? Who gets the big chance to prove themselves at center forward? Support the …

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Summer kick-off: "Modern Friendship" with author Anna Goldfarb 20:28

14d ago20:28

20:28

After a brief hiatus, we're back and ready to hit you with some fresh content to kick-off the summer! In this episode, we share an excerpt from our interview with Anna Goldfarb (@annagoldfarb), journalist and author of the new book Modern Friendship. We also chat a bit about the "Fighting four our Friendships" book tour. Three of the last four stop…

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#179 BREAKING DOWN BRAVO’S “THE VALLEY” SEASON FINALE WITH JASMINE GOODE 46:06

14d ago46:06

46:06

This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by former Bachelor contestant Jasmine Goode, who is currently a cast member on Bravo’s new hit reality TV show, The Valley. She joined me to discuss what it was like to film for Bravo & how it was different from filming the Bachelor. We broke down everything that happened in last night’s episode of “The Valle…

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#178 GETTING ROBBED, STAND UP COMEDY & MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE WITH PAYTON PAYNE 51:02

20d ago51:02

51:02

This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by Dallas comedian Payton Payne to chat about all things stand up comedy, dating in Dallas & the correct way to bathe yourself. I also share some of my ADHD thoughts of the week & tell the story how my car got broken into on Memorial Day. Payton shares her thoughts on her favorite reality television, what she…

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GOING FOR GOLD: Olympic Training Camp Roster 1:11:26

20d ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Jason and Jared are tackling the Olympic training camp roster on this week's episode. Lots of analysis and lots of jokes. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack (the best soccer community ever), The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on th…

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USMNT Copa America Roster Breakdown, Olympic Overage Options 1:09:28

27d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Jason and Jared do a full breakdown of the USMNT roster called up by Gregg Berhalter for the June friendlies leading into Copa America America. Who's Man 27? Could a formation change be coming (look at all those centerbacks...) or is Gregg considering a wide range of options in one a massive tournament for the United States? The boys also talk abou…

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#177 MANIFESTATION, BEING FRIENDS WITH KEVIN HART, & ROB KARDASHIAN'S SOCKS WITH CLAUDIA CHIAVAROLI 50:24

29d ago50:24

50:24

This week on Girl’s Night, I was joined by the hilarious social media star Claudia Chiavaroli to chat about all things social media, manifestation & mental health. We also discuss her reaction to Kevin Hart giving her a personal shoutout on Instagram & how being called funny by him was a dream come true. We share our thoughts on Rob Kardashian, los…

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Marsch Goes Canuck, Gio Fails at Forest, Johnny Cardoso's Bright Future 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

The newest episode of The Best Soccer Show is here and it's fire. The boys talk about Jesse Marsch going north to coach Canada as the "MLS Canadian Men's National Team Head Coach" or whatever and what that means for US Soccer's backup options if Gregg poops the bed at Copa America. Then there's Gio talk. The Forest experience was bad, so what's nex…

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To the woman who's about to swear-off female friendship... Responses from listeners 18:06

1M ago18:06

18:06

We recently posted this video to TikTok, and there were women in the comments who said they don't want friends... many of them specifically lamenting the perils of being friends with other women. What do we say to those who are feeling that way? And for women who ARE feeling that way: what would it take to have you change your mind? In this episode…

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Jason Shares His Jersey Collection 56:30

1M ago56:30

56:30

No Jared this week (like he has a life or something?) so Jason decided to do something a little different. Instead of breaking down the soccer news without the Rodius, Jason went through his deep-ish soccer jersey collection and shared stories about how he ended up with jersesys for "clubs" like Master Shake FC and the LA Riot. This episode is obvi…

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#176 BEING THE BIG SPOON, HELPING BRITNEY SPEARS & SUMMER HOUSE DRAMA WITH ASTRID WENDT 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt joins me to break down everything that happened this week in the Bravo Universe. First, we share our thoughts on being the big spoon vs. little spoon in the relationship & our feelings about cuddling in general. Then, we discuss our feelings about Britney Spears’ current state of mind & how we want to save he…

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The Best Bonus Show SAMPLE: Nick's Commenter, Comfort Television, MLS Old Guys 31:26

2M ago31:26

31:26

This is a special teaser of The Best Bonus Show, our weekly Patron-only extra that you can get access to if you sign up for the Patreon at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow. Not only do you get access to the bonus show, but you can join the Besties Slack community, get access to an ad-free version of the main show, and get discounts on Best Soccer Show…

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How much time are we ACTUALLY spending with friends? The answer may surprise you. 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

The American Time Use Survey finds that the average amount of time Americans spend with their friends each week has dropped significantly. In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson-- female friendship expert and educator-- shares what the research says about spending time together. She also shares her personal thre…

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COUNTDOWN TO COPA: 50 Days Til Copa America 2024, MLS Teams As Monopoly Spaces 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

The countdown to Copa America 2024 has hit the 50 day mark and Jason and Jared are talking about confidence levels for the USMNT ahead of a massive test on American soccer. What's your DEFCON for Gregg and Co.? Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments on this week's episode, or send us a message via social media. The guys also asked ChatGP…

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Dest Goes Down, Weston Does Italy, MLS Does Indy Eleven Dirty 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

After a short hiatus, the boys are back and better than ever to take on the big stories of the day in American soccer. First, there's the news that Sergino Dest did a knee and will miss Copa America. Who will Gregg Berhalter turn to at right back for the big summer tournament? Then the boys get into Weston McKennie's contract impasse with Juventus …

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The Three Affinities of Female Friendship-- A Framework of Women's Connection by Danielle Bayard Jackson 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and c…

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How Being A Bridesmaid Can Make Or Break A Friendship - Jen Glantz, A Bridesmaid-For-Hire Spills The Tea 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

Would you ever pay someone to be your bridesmaid? And how would you feel if you were a bridesmaid at a wedding and you learned that a fellow bridesmaid had been hired to stand beside you? And finally, what reasons would a woman even have to pay for an extra bridesmaid? Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert is joined b…

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#175 BRAVO BREAKDOWN, PROBLEMS IN YOUR 30’S & OVERCOMING DEPRESSION WITH ASTRID WENDT 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt joins me to break down this week's episodes of “Vanderpump Rules” & “The Valley.” I also shared a story about my experience that involved a weed gummy & the emergency room that didn’t end well.We also talked about postpartum depression, what our love languages are & the importance of sleep. Follow Astrid @ast…

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Six surprising ways to be vulnerable in your friendships (that don't involve having an emotional breakdown) 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

Oftentimes when we hear people speak of "vulnerability," we picture an image of someone tearfully sharing about their childhood or expressing heavy feelings. But there are other ways to show vulnerability that can help you grow closer to friends that don't involve sharing secrets or having an emotional breakdown. If you've committed to being a bit …

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#174 THE VALLEY & SUMMER HOUSE EPISODE BREAKDOWN WITH ASTRID WENDT 51:10

3M ago51:10

51:10

This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt joins me to break down this week's episodes of our two favorite shows on Bravo right now which are “The Valley” & “Summer House.” We give our opinions on the current season of Vanderpump Rules and share our thoughts on the future of the show. We also chat about how relationships can change after having babies…

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Special Episode With A Gameshow And Pick Your Poisons From The Besties 1:08:40

3M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

The boys are back and they are messing around. It's time for a special episode of the show featuring one of Jared "Wink Rodius" DuBois's trivia games and a Q&A from the viewers. It's a "Pick Your Poison" extravaganza! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. Join in the live version of the show on YouTube every Thursday night a…

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Four Questions To Ask Yourself To Identify If Your Conflict Avoidance Is Becoming An Issue 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

It’s been a few weeks since you first noticed a pattern emerge in one of your friendships. You’ve been trying to convince yourself that it’s not a big deal and that it’s not even worth addressing, but over time you’re realising that your silence on the issue is costing you in more ways than one. In today’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our…

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USMNT WINS NATIONS LEAGUE OVER MEXICO Plus Gregg Versus Jesse 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

We're celebrating on The Best Soccer Show because the USMNT beat Mexico (again) 2-0 (again) in the Nations League final. Jason and Jared talk about Gio's performance and Christian's OH BABY and Tyler's banger...but also about how Mexico kinda sucks these days and it's making everybody sad. Plus, the boys talk about Gregg's beef with Jesse Marsch. I…

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What to do when you realize you're not your bestie's bestie 15:22

3M ago15:22

15:22

The research on women's friendships finds that women tend to greatly value "mutual prioritization" in our same-sex friendships. So when we discover that we're NOT our bestie's bestie, it can be a major gut punch. In today's episode of the Friend Forward podcast with host Danielle Bayard Jackson, female friendship expert, you'll learn three guiding …

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#173 MISSING JAMES KENNEDY & BREAKING DOWN NIPPLE GATE FROM BRAVO’S THE VALLEY 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt & I break down this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules where we both are concerned with the lack of air time James Kennedy is getting. We also share our thoughts about the hookup that happened between Scheana and Tom Schwartz that happened in Vegas that has the whole crew of Vanderpump shooken up. Then, Astri…

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USMNT v. Jamaica Nations League Postgame Show: Did Corey Burke Save Gregg's Job? 56:16

3M ago56:16

56:16

This is the live postgame show following the harrrowing 3-1 win for the USMNT over Jamaica in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday March 21. The boys are fired up about the struggle the Americans faced in beating the Reggae Boyz. Jason and Jared breakdown some of lineup choices made by Gregg Berhalter and debate just how much of the bad stuff c…

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#172 VANDERPUMP RULES & THE VALLEY PREMIER BREAKDOWN WITH ASTRID WENDT 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt & I break down this week’s episode of Vanderpump Rules which wasn’t the most entertaining episode of this season. We talk about Sandavol’s journaling, Lala & Katie’s argument & Scheana’s quest to be on Dancing With the Stars. Then, we break down Bravo’s new hit reality TV show, The Valley, which Astrid & I ar…

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Authenticity, Oversharing, and the Value of Not-So-Deep Friendships: A Conversation with Israa Nasir 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

You’re walking home from a friend’s party when you begin to replay a conversation you had with someone you met and, as you recall the way you dived right into personal life details within the first three minutes, you’re wondering if you overshared… Other people might regret opening up in that way but not you, because you often say - if it’s not a d…

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Why We Yearn For Friendship Groups, And The Pros & Cons of Groups vs Dyads 14:52

3M ago14:52

14:52

You’re out shopping and you see a group of four women walk by, sipping on coffee, pushing their carts and laughing at something together, and you feel a little sting. You’re wondering if you’ll ever experience that group dynamic again the way you did when you were younger, and you’re secretly wishing that you had a solid friendship group, in the wa…

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USWNT Slip N' Slide To Final, Nations League Roster, MLS and CCC 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Jason and Jared are back with a brand new edition. This week, we talk about the USWNT reaching the Gold Cup final by beating Canada in ridiculous conditions, the USMNT roster for the Nations League games coming in two weeks, and the state of play in MLS with the new season underway and the CONCACAF Champions Cup unfolding. Let's see how many times …

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Four Reasons Why Your Friends Are Not Being Vulnerable With You 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

You’re walking home after a coffee date with a new friend and begin to reflect on the time that you spent together. You really like hanging out with her, but you realize that she doesn’t share anything about herself with you, at least not anything personal, and come to think of it, you have another friend who’s the same… In this episode of the Frie…

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#171 SIPPING THE BRAVO REALITY TEA WITH ASTRID WENDT 47:01

4M ago47:01

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This week on Girl’s Night, Astrid Wendt & I break down all the things that have happened in the Bravo Universe within the past two weeks. We chat about how the start of Summer House has been amazing & give our thoughts on the Carl & Lindsay drama. We also break down the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules and Part 1 & 2 of the Real Housewives of Mia…

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USWNT Get Dos-a-Cero'd, Gio Lost At Forest, New USMNT Kits? 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

It does what it says on the tin. Jason and Jared get into the troubling loss by the USWNT against Mexico in the W Concacaf Gold Cup and ponder if the future of the program is bleak. Then we talk about Gio's situation at Forest 39 minutes since he arrived? What the hell, Nuno? There's a new USMNT kit leak, so we take a look at the looks and give our…

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Three Surprising Ways Your Friendships Impact Your Marriage 14:04

4M ago14:04

14:04

Here, on the Friend Forward podcast, we’ve explored the issue of friendship at the intersection of our romantic relationships in a myriad of different ways, but today on the show we are specifically exploring the question of, how do your friendships impact your marriage? This is a question that’s been top of mind for our resident friendship expert,…

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