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

S3 Ep39: Balenci*NAH*ga 29.11.2022

Buckle up for a long one (that's what he said) because we're bringing tea and hot takes this week, followed by some of this week's anon box submissions. ALSO, this is the last chance to get your ticket for our Ugly Christmas Sweater party benefitting Toys for Tots. Half-Assed Headlines: -Photoshop flop or not? Kendall Jenner and Jesse James Decker taking some heat! -Balenciaga sues production comp...

S3 Ep38: Sh!ts & Gobbles 22.11.2022

Happy Turkey week! We bring you some breaking news in real time, shoot the (random) shit and get into one of your favorite segments - Am I the Asshole? Stay safe, happy and healthy - we're so thankful for each and every one of you...well almost all of you LOL

S3 Ep37: Ticketmonster + Trivia 19.11.2022

This episode is late, but we have a special guest on to tell you his harrowing tale and that should make up for it! Also- ask and you shall receive, because Manager Buj is on this week to update us on her love life, and deliver some trivia questions because we know y'all love screaming the answers in your car while we struggle with the answers LOL Tickets for Swiping Up's first annual Ugly Christm...

S3 Ep36: Foggy Thoughts 11.11.2022

It's a late night episode and we know how those usually go lol We've got half-assed headlines followed by an entertainment recap...LEGGO: -Aaron Carter passes away at age 34 -Kim Zoziak-Biermann's home in foreclosure...or is it? (daily mail) -Jessica Simpson addresses "haters" -Rebel Wilson welcomes baby via surrogate (people) -Jennifer Aniston reveals she tried IVF, but has no regrets now that 't...

S3 Ep35: Boo Worthy 01.11.2022

One thing about us is that we really shouldn't record when we're scrambled in the brain - but here we are, delivering! We struggle with IG and announce our giveaway winners and in true form, go on a couple tangents unrelated to any topic at hand LOL Half-Assed Headlines: -Dede Raad launches Build Up Buttercup -Tom and Giselle make official divorce announcement -Elon Musk completes $44 Billion deal...

S3 Ep34: Swipies 25.10.2022

This week starts off with a little vent sesh, we talk about CoHo’s one-chapter release, Wendy’s thoughts on Spencer’s TV recommendations and follow up our topics with some anon messages! Half-Assed Headlines: Taylor Swift Drops record-breaking album, Midnights (Spotify) That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges (CBS news) Naomi Olindo being sued for fraud over her fashion br...

S3 Ep33: Get Off My Nuts 20.10.2022

Wendy is back from her Mexican vacation and Spencer is coming down from her intense case of BravoCon FOMO. We’ve got some reality-centric headlines for you today and an entertainment recap where we’ll discuss the Southern Charm reunion, The Watcher on Netflix and what we’re reading, followed by a jam packed Social Media Minute. Half-Assed Headlines: Bethenny Frankel enduring PR nightmare on TikTok...

S3 Ep32: Hairy Tonsils 11.10.2022

We’re back and we brought a new segment with us: Social Media Minute (or social media in 60-seconds - vote in the comments!) We’ve also got an advice request from the hotline in today’s AITA segment! Half-Assed Headlines: ‘SNL’ faces backlash for Try Guys sketch about Ned Fulmer cheating scandal (Page Six) Toktoker airdropping nudes at the airport (Dexerto) Mom sells clothes on eBay/Poshmark and m...

S3 Ep31: Viva Las Croissant 27.09.2022

Manager Buj is here and catching us up on her love life and dating in NC. We don’t know about you, but living vicariously through our friends is one of life’s greatest joys! This weeks half-assed headlines: Kelly Clarkson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame  @sketchymandy shop shut down by Etsy Penn Badgley teases a ‘genre shift’ for season 4 of ‘You’  NFL announces Rihanna as Super Bowl halftime...

S3 Ep30: assANON 20.09.2022

Y'all were feeling *spicy* this weekend...and some of you were just straight assh*les. We're talking about the Anon box that may have ruined anon boxes for us and cooling off with an entertainment recap this week. Half-Assed Headlines: -Steph Pappas loses father to drunk driver (people) -Patagonia Founder gives away company (NYT) -DIBS Beauty turns one this week -She is Cheval announces new produc...

S3 Ep29: Blushed & Flushed 14.09.2022

Our first ever episode on camera! Damn this was nerve wracking and of course...full of technical issues. Love this journey for us all! We recap Spencer's wild weekend, a kidney stone in the hand (IYKYK) and end the episode with our AITA segment. Today's Half-Assed Headlines are: -Forbes Top 2022 Creators (Forbes) -Harry Stiles: Did he spit on Chris Pine? (People) -Hot Takes on The Queen's Passing...

S3 Ep28: Middle School Meltdown 06.09.2022

We're baaaaack and we're telling y'all why we took our little hiatus! Let us know how you enjoy the new format! This week's episode closes out with a TV recap to discuss RHOBH, Partner Track & Southern Charm. Subscribe on YouTube Half-Assed Headlines: -Brittany Jade drama over TikTok prank video ( insider.com ) -Brittany Aldean vs. Maren Morris Update ( ew.com ) -Yankee Candle Founder's Home f...

S3 Ep27: Out of Context 16.08.2022

This week, we're talking Charleston shenanigans, a huge giveaway, a DUI and KFed's lame attempt to shame Britney that backfired big time. We discuss some of the Anon line submissions and make an exciting Patreon announcement! ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 <--Vents, Advice or Gossip #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobasic & @wendybeingbasic

S3 Ep26: Truth or Share 09.08.2022

Sometimes we spend a whole episode talking about ourselves, and sometimes its all BIB all the time! This week we’re bringing you an update from previous story, a surprise party that gave us FOMO, a worthy new product line, some drama from the hotline and a breakup that everyone saw coming! ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 <--Vents, Advice or Gossip #embracethebasic on IG with @spenc...

S3 Ep25: If You Incest 05.08.2022

One of us is stir crazy from quarantining, the other one's coming in hot with a bad attitude so buckle up. We talk about some things we desperately wish people would stop asking about, MORE changes to Instagram and the dopamine fix that is RushTok. Was Will Smith's apology real? Will Shakira go to Prison? Who's picking the AIA Award nominees? So many questions.  ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919...

S3 Ep24: Happy Home Wrecker 26.07.2022

Hope you're ready for some TikTok tea because people are bringing the dramaaaa over there this week - a questionable condiment, an alleged affair, an influencer in hot water for something she did on a live and a lawsuit against a cult fave among our blogger babes... We also talk about a TedX talk you don't want to skip, our opinions on some lackluster reality TV and a celeb who thinks fame from so...

S3 Ep23: A/S/L 18.07.2022

Our first remote show! Since Wendy was knee deep in home renovations today, we attempted to record remotely and ALMOST made it through without tech issues and chaos! lol This episode is jam packed with topics including questionable social media  trends, a gun fight outside an influencer's home and some major copycat #momtok drama!  ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 <--Vents, Advice o...

S3 Ep22: Good Vabs Only 13.07.2022

Y'all asked, so we delivered! Elaine joins us for today's show to catch up, talk about new perfume all the cool kids are wearing, a housewife update and a new ad campaign that has us thirsty!  ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776  <--Vents, Advice or Gossip #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobasic & @wendybeingbasic

S3 Ep21: Tit Tok 08.07.2022

Podcasting with a four year old is as easy as herding cats but we did our best! Enjoy the chaos as we talk about a SCRUB whose price was def not right, the arrest of a tiktoker and we dive into our question box of the week - with some advice from one of our favorite friends of the show! ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobasic & @wendybeingbasic...

S3 Ep20: Pauly Dean 28.06.2022

This week we celebrate with one of our fave fellow podcasters on her dream wedding abroad, talk about some legal trouble a new skincare brand is having and have a missing persons case we need your help with! WHO IS LINDA SKEENS? ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobasic & @wendybeingbasic

S3 Ep19: Vertebro 23.06.2022

We're back for episode #2 this week...who are WE?! We're catching up on some hotline texts to give some advice and share our thoughts on some listener situations. Don't forget to call our text into the hotline for whatever you need: a vent sesh, some advice, or just a drunken voicemail after a girls night out! We love 'em all!  📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobas...

S3 Ep18: Reel Deal 21.06.2022

Great news y'all: We're dropping TWO episodes this week! In this first one, we shoot the sh!t and are done apologizing for our rambles! We take about the wedding FOMO we're experiencing this week, Spencer's viral reel, and an influencer management company doing account analysis on stories, among other things. Next episode will drop Thursday! ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 #embracethe...

S3 Ep17: Legally Dumb 07.06.2022

We're back from our break and a little rusty. So much has happened in so little time! We discuss some pop culture happenings and then dive into a polarizing topic that always ruffles some feathers...MONEY. How much are influencers getting paid afterall?  ———————————————— 📞 SU Hotline: 919.867.6776 #embracethebasic on IG with @spencerssobasic & @wendybeingbasic

S3 Ep16: Basically Famous 26.05.2022

...Yes, we're in on the joke. No, we don't consider ourselves famous. We're recapping the emotional rollercoaster that was Dallas and our very first live show with Manager Buj. What a whirlwind! Thank you to @XOXOdiningroom and @westernsonvodka, to everyone who came, and to all of YOU for listening, following & supporting us!

S3 Ep15: Games & Flames with @peytonmsmith 18.05.2022

We are busy rehearsing for our FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW (tired of hearing us talk about it yet?!) so we're sharing with you one of our favorite Patreon episodes! We got to chat with Peyton Smith, winner of @daniaustin's first season of The Matchmaker for her brother. Peyton gives exclusive BTS details of what the process was really like, and shares what happened with their relationship. She and her fr...

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