Honest To Pete

Carol booked a Catholic pilgrimage with a stranger named Mountain she found on the internet. No itinerary, no idea where she was staying, and people were DMing Katy asking if she was okay. She's more than okay — she's thriving in Fatima, Portugal and calling in to tell us everything.

Carol is days away from her pilgrimage and the packing situation is not going well. Katy answers the question everyone keeps asking about what she actually eats in a day and reminisces on some of the funniest moments with her mom during her dance audition days.

Katy reflects on getting older, Carol is days away from her pilgrimage, and they have thoughts on Coachella, Taylor Swift and Pope Leo that they are not keeping to themselves.

It's Katy's birthday week, Carol is still in New York and they have a lot to get into. Carol picked up Strangers, the memoir by Belle Burden, a story of marriage, betrayal, trust funds, prenups and what happens when women don't protect themselves financially. They also get into love languages and how Katy and Carol give and receive love completely differently, the mental load of motherhood, Cici's...

This week Katy and Carol are finally together in New York City for Easter week and they have a lot to catch up on. Katy recaps her girls trip: sabering a champagne bottle at the St. Regis while the entire staff doubted her, a psychic reading in DUMBO that said she'll have 3 homes and her daughter is her reincarnation, and cocktails at a Paris-inspired bar in Brooklyn. Carol covers her flight drama...

We're back — and we have a lot to catch up on. Katy got stranded in Minneapolis mid-blizzard, solo parenting Cici in a hotel with no clean clothes while Matt escaped on the last flight out. Carol nearly didn't make it home either. It was a lot. We finally get into it all plus our current spring obsessions — from a $6 Costco wine that genuinely surprised us, to the skincare finds we can't stop talk...

In this episode of Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol make their Oscar predictions, react to Timothée Chalamet’s claim that opera and ballet are “dying arts,” and share hilarious takes on movies, fashion, and awkward social moments. From insider insights on classical arts to mother-daughter tangents about awards season, shopping, and generational debates, it’s a funny, opinionated, and nostalgic dive...

Hair color phases, Botox conversations, farm dads, and nostalgia — this episode of Honest To Pete goes everywhere. Katy and Carol dive into the strange reality of getting older, from the constant debate of brunette vs blonde to the hilarious way conversations change as you age. One minute it’s skincare and Botox, the next it’s stories about dads on farms and childhood memories. It’s funny, nostalg...

We spent the day talking about Hamnet, getting a little reflective, and of course… channeling our inner Carolyn Bessette. Lots of laughs, some nostalgia, and the kind of random mother-daughter chats that somehow end up being way deeper than expected.

Fat Tuesday chaos meets Olympic pressure and 90s Kennedy nostalgia. Carol and Katy talk Lent goals, a mysterious $30 bank mix-up, deer stealing birdseed, and a hair appointment that turned into an unexpected experiment.

Katy and Carol break down the halftime show everyone is still talking about, gush over Olympic greatness, and debate knowing when to step away from the spotlight. Plus, a hilarious and slightly alarming dentist story, Valentine traditions, beauty routines, and a heartfelt reminder that small moments can leave lifelong impact.

From Grammys 2026 fashion and red carpet moments to cozy winter living, this episode is a warm, funny, and unfiltered conversation packed with pop culture, style, and real life. We break down standout looks from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, and more — and why Joan Rivers is still missed as the ultimate fashion critic.

A snow storm in New York, a babysitting marathon, a Vegas trip, and one very misplaced grocery delivery. Katy and her mom catch up on winter chaos, family habits, unsolicited opinions, and how quickly good intentions can spiral.

Katy and Carol talk family dynamics, unspoken expectations, public opinions, and the kind of moments that turn into long group chats and lingering side eye. Less outrage, more observation, and a gentle appreciation for how messy people can be.

Katy and Carol press record after a real-life disagreement and let the conversation unfold in real time. They get into the Golden Globes, parenting opinions, boundaries, and hot takes. It's honest, slightly unhinged, and proof that you can disagree, laugh, and still love each other at the end of the day.

After a whirlwind holiday season and their first-ever live show, Katy and Carol catch up on everything that happened once the guests arrived and after they all left. From post-holiday malaise and family traditions to hosting highs, emotional comedowns, and honest reflections on slowing down, this episode is a cozy, unfiltered reset to start the new year.

Recorded live at the NAADAM store, this special episode of Honest to Pete brings the podcast off the mic and into a room full of listeners. Katy and Carol reflect on three years of honest conversations, Midwest roots, motherhood, creativity, and finding your voice at every stage of life, with warmth, humor, and audience Q and A woven throughout.

Carol and Katy gear up for their first ever live show while juggling nerves, holiday prep, family stories, and a full dose of their signature mother daughter banter. From outfit debates to blue ornament emergencies, lost iPads, stolen boots, gift bag secrets, menu planning, and manifesting their way through the chaos, the two move between New York energy and Milwaukee coziness as they catch up on...

A holiday-season whirlwind hits both coasts as Katy and Carol break down travel disasters, cough-syrup survival, laser-face anxieties, toddler meltdowns, QVC chaos, celebrity cameos, and a Thanksgiving spent serving New Yorkers in every sense.

A classic Katy and Carol catch-up spanning airport mishaps, lost iPads, Valentino sale chaos, Christmas in New York, family memories, eye-doctor mayhem, and a heartfelt reflection on growing through every season.

This episode follows a full week of mother daughter life in New York where nonstop schedules, photo shoots, shopping adventures, and city chaos collide. Carol recounts her month long stay in Manhattan from facials and Fifth Avenue errands to an accidental Cartier consultation and an unexpected deep dive through Saks. Katie shares a Brooklyn garage sale story that turns into a fashion hunt while th...

Live from New York! The girls dive into parenting across generations, comparing 90s TV rules to today’s screen-time debates, and laughing about everything from mukbang cravings to mosquito bites.

Katy and Carol catch up after Carol’s big anniversary night in New York, chatting about cocktails, butter, and the reality of health checkups, hangovers, and everything in between

Carol drops breaking news about her upcoming pilgrimage through Europe, Katy plots a five-star French finale, and the duo weave in toddlers, Halloween candy, and healing old wounds — a classic mix of laughs and heartfelt honesty on Honest to Pete.

From spray tans and sourdough to Louvre heists and life lessons, Katy and Carol are in rare form. This week, the mother–daughter duo dives into shopping therapy, pop-culture absurdities, and why you should never host houseguests on a Sunday night.