Bestie Boos

Episode 53: vigilante shit | bachelorette scrapped, fire horse energy & funeral faux pas

Bestie Boos

Show Notes

This week’s catch-up is packed with pop culture chaos, career chats and a few “what the eff” moments.

We’re talking Oscars, the Beyoncé and Jay-Z after-party drama, - the rumoured Bieber vs Usher clash that has the internet talking. Plus: Taylor Frankie Paul making headlines, The Bachelorette getting scrapped, and Lorde going fully independent. We also dive into Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana 20-year special (!!!) and THAT Oprah interview with Kristin Cabot.

Elsewhere, we unpack some funeral faux pas (note: never leave Sarah in charge of your funeral), tap into our Fire Horse energy with career and self-employment chats, and share what we’re vibing — including a nostalgic return to One Tree Hill.

And of course, we look ahead to what’s coming up — from the Hannah Montana special to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where Taylor Swift is basically running the show.

It’s current, chaotic and very Bestie Boos 💅✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

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