The Gap Girls

In this episode, BT and Tubby dive into the age-old adage "Knowledge is Power" and question whether it holds true in today's tech-saturated world. They start by discussing how advancements in technology have given us unprecedented access to information about our kids and families. Unlike the past, where parents knew less and had to trust their kids' accounts of their day, today&#...

In "The Freedom of Aging," BT and Tubby embark on a hilariously candid journey through the quirks and joys of growing older. The podcast delves into the liberating aspect of prioritizing comfort over fashion as one ages. With a refreshing blend of humor and insight, the hosts celebrate the freedom that comes with embracing cozy attire and letting go of societal pressures to constantly ke...

We suspect social media (surprise).  In the most recent Gap Girls Podcast episode titled "WTH is Wrong with Kids Today," hosts Tubby and BT delve into the concerning rise of mental health issues among today's youth, attributing a significant portion of the problem to the omnipresence of social media in their lives. BT is still traumatized from rejection 40 plus years ago and explores...

In this episode of The Gap Girls, BT and Tubby explore the multifaceted world of soon-to-be empty nesters. With Tubby just sending her oldest off to college and BT with a senior in high school preparing for college, they explore the newfound upsides and heartaches of the empty nest. It's a journey that begins with a gleeful realization: less cleaning, fewer laundry piles, and far fewer domesti...

Join BT and Tubby on a rollercoaster journey through the unpredictable landscape of anxiety. These two friends bring laughter, insight, and a hefty dose of realness as they explore their own battles with anxiety and share their unconventional, yet surprisingly effective, methods for managing it. And even the upsides of living with anxiety. Episode Highlights: Dispensary Dilemmas: One of them takes...

Tubby goes to college, well, her daughter that is. In this episode, we're dishing out the juicy deets on how college life has gone from "meh" to "oh yeah!" since the good ol' 1990s. Get ready to have your mind blown as we spill the tea on swanky dorm rooms, dining upgrades that'll make your taste buds dance, and amenities that could give a fancy spa a run for its mo...

In this pawsitively hilarious episode of "Fur-real Talk: For the Love of Dogs, co-hosts BT & Tubby, dive headfirst into the wacky world of our four-legged friends – yes, you guessed it, dogs! From the chaotic vet visits that make us question our sanity to the endless stream of nicknames (e.g. Princess Chicken Breath, Poopie Paws, Trash Mouth) we shower upon our furry companions, we're...

You might still feel 22 but your body definitely knows your not and isn't afraid to tell you. From overnight weight gains to being targeted 'mature' content, and no, we don't mean the good stuff, BT & Tubby discuss their own experiences discovering their over 50 bodies. And word to the wise, try planning having kids so perimenopause and raising teenagers does NOT happen at the...

Today the Gap Girls talk about the gut-wrenching feeling for parents when your kids are unhappy and how co-hosts BT & Tubby use footsteps and pets to get indicators of happiness or sadness levels. As Tubby calls it, living with the the "Factory of Sadness'.

Just when you think teenagers can't get more gross, trying looking in their backpack. You never know (or are prepared) onwhat you'll find in there. At least you know what you're getting with a toilet. From smashed food to crumpled homework to 'lost' school supplies, we go through our personal discoveries.

Like a pyramid scheme, there's no transparency into what's really happening when your teenager says they are 'Almost Done'. Fortunately, parents seems to come equipped with superpowers as it relates to what their kids say vs. what that really means. In this episode of the Gap Girls, hosts BT and Tubby talk about what 'Almost Done' means as it applies to a chore, homework, o...

As the school day starts, so do the texts we receive from our high schoolers. Categorized into two group, "Can You..." or "Can I" the asks begin at soon as the first period. In this episode of the Gap Girls, BT and Tubby talk about the type of texts they receive from their kids from grocery list requests to asking permission to skip school for an event 2 weeks out. And just whe...

Friends for over 25 years since working at the Gap, we've built  a friendship with no editing (for the good and bad). Inspired by our random and often inappropriate phone conversations, we decided to take it to a podcast. No topic is safe from marriage to our hot take on current events.