the chat

Today we're chatting about our first listener Q&A! We both posted a question box on our IG stories and asked you guys what you wanted to hear more about. We got all kinds of questions ranging from life advice, TV recs, Halloween costumes, and more! Tune in to hear which questions we chose to answer, and make sure you're following us on IG to submit your questions in the next Q&A! PLUS, hea...

Today we're chatting about how to plan and execute the perfect girls trips. We are HUGE fans of a trip with the girlies and think we've gathered some pointers over the years. We're going to share those pointers with you, as well as share the details of the last two girls trips we've taken! Check out Miami & LA recs down below!  LA hotel:  Andaz West Hollywood LA restarants / bars / c...

Today we're chatting about Brittney and Charlie's engagement party weekend! Amanda flew to Sacramento for the weekend to help set up and celebrate the occasion. We are now here to recap the weekend's festivities and share with all of you! PLUS, help us decide what the dress code is for an engagement party and debate if gifts are necessary... Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thechat_p...

Today we're chatting about our chaotic weekend celebrating Amanda's birthday in San Diego! You'll feel like you're in our living room post-weekend debrief. As always, we have San Diego restaurant / bar recs for you and some cringe-worthy moments. PLUS, hear about a case of mistaken identity, some road rage, and an extremely small shirt...  Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thecha...

Today we're chatting about how we manage stress and maintain a level head in chaotic situations! We get candid about how stress manifests itself in our lives, what we do to prevent / manage it, and our strategies for relaxing after an intense day. This conversation highlights that sometimes juggling mulitple things at once is tough, and we hope that you can take some of our tips and implement them...

Today we're chatting about our tips, tricks, and life hacks that just make things easier! Being in your 20's probably means "adulting" for the very first time. Amanda and Brittney are experiencing firsthand that sometimes (most of the time) adulthood can be a struggle! Tune in to hear us trade our creative ideas that make life run a little more smoothly! PLUS, hear about a Flume set, Don Felder (f...

Today we're chatting about how well we really know each other! We each chose 5 questions about ourselves that we think the other person should know, and we're quizzing each other on the answers. Tune in to see if Brittney or Amanda did better, and let us know if you try this with your best friend! PLUS, hear about engagement party planning, exam studying, and teriyaki with a fork at a sushi place....

Today we're chatting about hobbies! We are sharing our current hobbies with each other, as well as what we hope to do more of and hobbies that didn't quite work out. Tune in as we stress the importance of finding personal hobbies in early adulthood and making time for things that you genuinely enjoy doing! PLUS, hear about friends coming to town, engagement party planning, and a hidden bar at the...

Today we're chatting about Labor Day Weekend! We are filling each other in on what we got into during this long weekend filled with social time, relaxation, and some great food.  PLUS, hear about a documentary rec, our true crime development, and the untold story of our recent San Diego weekend! Email us at thechat.podc@gmail.com   IG: @thechat_pod Brittney: @brittriolo Amanda: @amanda_j...

Today we're finishing up the "routine" series and chatting about our evening / night routines! We share ways that we unwind after a long day and treat ourselves to some relaxation. We even pick up a few new ideas from each other and hope you can implement a few as well! PLUS, hear about ideas for a creative girls night , a sport we may actually be good at, and a fun day trip! Email us at thechat.p...

Today we're chatting about questions from an article titled "80 Fun Questions to Ask Your Friends to Get to Know Them on a Deeper Level." Brittney and Amanda each chose some questions to ask the other person to get to know them better... and we actually learned some things! PLUS, hear about a concert ticket scam, hurricane prep, and our thoughts on the Love Island UK finale. 80 Best Questions to A...

Today we're chatting about Brittney's weekend trip to visit Amanda in San Diego! We recap the Post Malone concert and "VIP" pre-party, as well as a fun bar recommendation for a night in PB.  PLUS, hear about a cup of cheese, street meat, and a peak moment of our friendship.  IG: @thechat_pod Brittney: @brittriolo Amanda: @amanda_jagow

Today we're chatting about our different morning routines! Amanda primarily works from home and is in the midst of ironing out a productive routine to set her day up for success. Brittney does a mix of going into the office and working from home and can share how those two mornings are set up differently.  PLUS, hear about a trip to the Delta,  Del Mar horse races, and mysterious supplem...

Today we're chatting about all things fashion! We discuss how we came to find our personal styles, essentials for a timeless wardrobe, and our favorite shopping strategies.  PLUS, hear about the trips to visit our respective college towns, our thoughts on the new Barbie movie, and the risks associated with wearing an itchy top during a recording! IG: @thechat_pod Brittney: @brittriolo Amanda:...

Today we're chatting about the ins and outs of friendship. We dive into our experiences with building strong friendships, what to look for in a solid friend, and play a game of "you know you're best friends when..." PLUS, we left you with a cliffhanger last episode. Tune in to hear the rest of our Chicoween story! IG: @thechat_pod Brittney: @brittriolo Amanda: @amanda_jagow

Today we're chatting about the making of The Chat. Get to know the voices behind the mic, Brittney and Amanda. We dive into the different stages of our friendship and why there's no better time to start a podcast than right now. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday! IG: @thechat_pod Brittney: @brittriolo Amanda: @amanda_jagow