Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan

Basically Famous

Comedy EN ↓ 184 episodes

You may not know us yet, but we're basically famous...and always in on the joke. This isn't our first rodeo so we've learned a thing or two and one things for certain: Our lives may look different, but we all deal with the same shit. Welcome to our digital diary, where we're taking our notoriety to the mic and no topic is off limits. Each week, we'll laugh over life's bullshit, share our hot takes and make one of you basically famous too! Need advice? Want to get something off your chest? Or maybe you want to find out if you're the asshole in a situation? Call or text the hotline at 919-867-67...

Author

Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan

Category

Comedy

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Latest episode

May 26, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS: Justin Baldoni v. New York Times Lawsuit 01.02.2025

Part 2 of the IEWU drama starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni --> Hear the entirety of the filing for Justin Baldoni v. NYT.

BONUS: Reading of Blake Lively Legal Complaint 15.01.2025

If you are interested but don't have time to sit and read it yourself - here you go! WARNING: NSFW, do not listen with kids in earshot.

61: Resubscribing to Us 15.01.2025

We're kicking off 2025 talking about our intentions for the year plus:  the LA Fires Speidi's fanfare the TikTok ban Craig Conover & Paige Desorbo breakup Alllll of the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama!

60: The One About Thanksgiving 04.12.2024

We're back after a busy November and lots of illness and we MISSED Y'ALL! Catching up on our time apart, scratchin our itch to bitch and giving our thoughts on a Thanksgiving-AITA submission.  ***We'd love to get followup on past submissions if we've read yours before! If you're wondering if you're the asshole in a situation, call/text 919-867-6776 (it's anonymous!)***

59: It Ain't Defamation if it's Real Information 05.11.2024

An extra long ep coming at ya since we missed last week. The week's spotlight moment would have any sane woman seeing RED and we discuss the internet's new favorite trend of "rage-baiting" and the most recent season of Love Is Blind! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @s...

58: GIVE US THE NAMES | Diddy Lawsuit Update 23.10.2024

This weeks spotlight moment will give any parent a pit (ladies - ALWAYS trust your gut) and leads us into a discussion of the Diddy lawsuits and we read the case filing from one of his alleged victims. TRIGGER WARNING: The details of this case are graphic and may be upsetting. If you wish to not listen, fast forward at 30 minutes until 55 minutes. _______________________________ Need advice? Wonde...

Basically Classic: Crisis Casserole w/ MB Wilhelm (Air Date: Jan 25, 2022) 16.10.2024

In honor of Mary Beth (@livinwithMB) and Luke's wedding, we're sharing one of our favorite episodes ever with y'all to enjoy. Kick back, enjoy the vibes and get ready to laugh with this Basically Classic episode! <3

57: Polyamory = MLM 15.10.2024

We're back from MB's wedding and somehow fought through the post-tequila haze to record this week's episode - a very informative one at that. NO JUDGEMENT...if you are or have ever been polyamorous, we need more information lol This week's spotlight moment is a bridesmaid needing advice (very on theme) and we share a special little surprise we have in store for y'all :) ___________________________...

56: AITA: Affairs, In-Laws and an MMA Gym Bro 08.10.2024

This episode we're catching up on AITA submissions this week and bitching about some of the things happening in the hurricane Helene aftermath.  _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER

55: CancerCrush 25.09.2024

We're baaaaack...again! Almost 3 months since to he date since we last recorded and we're talking about your requested things - where we've been, Diddy-gate and MomTok! Miss y'all so much and glad to be back! <3 _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @j...

54: Baby Got Back 26.06.2024

We're baaaaack! We interrupt our summer break to bring you this charming episode. We'll see y'all in July <3

53: Duck Emoji 21.05.2024

Spencer has made her way to a disturbing part of the internet, yet again, after receiving a haunting submission for this week's spotlight moment. We discuss ACM awards, Scottie Scheffler arrest and the newly released hotel footage of Diddy & Cassie. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Fol...

52: Itchin & Bitchin 08.05.2024

We're off one week and so much happens in between! We're catching up on the stories that captured our attention the last two weeks, from the latest on Gypsy Rose and Britney, to the "unalived" preacher's wife in Myrtle Beach. This week's spotlight moment is a new mom struggling to feel supported by her hubby AND we finally settled on what to call our new segment! (P.S. The name drop's on Patreon.....

51: Founding Fathers 23.04.2024

This week, Wendy gatekeeps the secret to makeup for aging skin, Spencer brings shame upon this podcast with her embarrassing disregard for historical knowledge and then makes up for it with her TSwift knowledge. This week's spotlight moment is a listener making sneaky smoothies and our petty rants are quite...varied. Don't skip out early on the end of this one! _______________________________ Need...

50: Candy ≠ Salad 16.04.2024

New segment coming in HOT, but we need suggestions on the name. A gab sesh about internet and pop culture happenings this week including Morgan Wallen's chair-gate, Cowboy Carter and TradeMeProject bringing in receiptsss to quiet the drama. This week's spotlight moment is from someone whose husband may be a bit too reminiscent of his past. Weigh in with your thoughts on socials and tag us! _______...

49: March MaNness 2024 09.04.2024

And that's a wrap on March MaNness 2024. The best year yet, in our humble opinion! We're recapping MM and all that came with it, meeting a new friend of the show and yucking on some people's yums (lolz) _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv...

48: Elaine Loves AITA 26.03.2024

We are joined by the infamous Squattin' Watton, here in the flesh, bestowing upon everyone her sage wisdom. Her one request was several AITA submissions and what Elaine wants, Elaine gets! 

47: Reclaiming our Time 20.03.2024

We're reclaiming out time from the absolutely unnecessary catch ups with former cast mates and getting into the Love is Blind Reunion so we can finally sleep and stop thinking (and talking) about this show. Until next time, Nick & Vanessa! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your h...

46: Breastmilk Mustache 13.03.2024

This thing is, sometimes we miss a week of recording and then we wait to talk about things until we see each other and it can get a bit..chaotic. Also, we were going to split this episode into 2 because it's so long but didn't. We're talking about the BOYZZZZ of it all, royalty conspiracies and giving our breakdowns of the final Love is Blind episodes and all the couples just in time for the reuni...

45: Fegan Fox 27.02.2024

Wendy has bid her position as "person who cruises" bon voyage and finally accepted her role as a true blue Cruise Person...and she ain't mad. She's sharing stories from her trip and answering Spencer's many questions, meanwhile Spencer breaks down the off-screen Love is Blind updates and SPOILERS - consider yourself warned! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the assho...

44: "Help, My Wife's an Influencer" 19.02.2024

This week's spotlight moment is from an influencer husband talking about the dynamics of his marriage -and before anyone asks, no, we don't know who submitted this lol This week we're finally getting to discuss our thoughts on Superbowl, new music and Wendy's Tayvis fatigue. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hot...

43: Pookie's Looking Fire 06.02.2024

If you aren't on PookieTok, are you even living? We're bringing you a social media-packed episode, touching on everything from Trad Wives to celebs cringy internet behavior to influencer relatability in 2024. Our OG's are going to appreciate this one! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follo...

42: The Podcast Promoting Other Podcasts 30.01.2024

...and they're WELCOME for the free advertising. Wendy did her homework this week and has a lot to say about a couple of last week's topics and we commiserate with our single gals about the treachery that is dating - particularly, dating via the internet. WHY, oh why, are there so many weirdos out there and where are they finding all this audacity? _______________________________ Need advice? Wond...

41: Toothless with a Home 24.01.2024

This week's spotlight moment has us getting on our soapbox about financial literacy and life planning for women, but then we get back into the trenches to discuss our friends on Southern Charm and the world's new favorite influencer. Please disregard Spencer's lisp - she's toothless, but not homeless! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent...

40: Smut Spoiler 09.01.2024

Spencer's back from her staycation reading marathon and Wendy is collecting teeth. Kidding...but not. We're sharing details about our first month of the revived book club, how buying a Stanley in 2024 is like buying a tickle me elmo on black friday circa 1996 and discussing how much is too much when it comes to giving your kid everything they want and "keeping up." We've also got not one but TWO A...

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