Kate Kennedy

Be There in Five

Society EN ↓ 360 episodes

Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, "come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness i...

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Author

Kate Kennedy

Category

Society

Podcast website

bethereinfive.com

Latest episode

Oct 12, 2026

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Episodes

Housewives & Hollywood (with Garcelle Beauvais) 09.07.2020

This week, Kate is lucky enough to be joined by actress, model, host, author, and new Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Garcelle Beauvais to talk all things housewives, reality tv, getting discovered, her incredible Hollywood career, her book series, Gen Z parenting, pivoting to housewives, dramatic RHOBH moments this season, and more! Kate also does her own RHOBH recap then discusses recent current...

Who Ls, Who Ds, Who Ts Your S?! (New Hamilton Deep Dive) 02.07.2020

This week (in a different version of her deep dive than the one that is on Patreon), Kate decided she wanted to contribute further to the hype of the pop cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton to celebrate the release of the original cast album's performance on Disney+ this Friday. This deep dive includes a discussion on the themes, symbols, motifs, and broader cultural impact of the play as a whole...

The (Gen) Zequel 26.06.2020

This week, Kate dives into the recent 180 people have done in terms of their opinion of Gen Z. Now being labeled as activists, heroes, and vigilantes, it's clear that on this pod we need to clarify that we've come a long way from Tide Pods and continue the conversation we started during the episode "We Need to Tok." Beyond discussing a little more about the psychographic characteristics that defin...

Kate-lilah #4 (Answering Listener Voicemails) 18.06.2020

This week, Kate starts with a few pop culture tangents and then ventures into her Delilah-inspired series where she answers random listener voicemails. This week, she covers topics from Rachel Hollis' divorce, to a Range Rover conspiracy, maid of honor speech writing, Real Housewives of Chicago, HomeGoods hand towels, advice when you're being pressured to get married, and more! Enjoy. Support our...

Influence in the Time of Social Injustice (with Jessie Bernhardt) 11.06.2020

This week, Kate has Jessie Bernhardt on the podcast to discuss influence in the time of social injustice. Not only the response of influencers and the responsibility of having a platform, but also the importance of factoring in our own influence in our daily lives. They discuss the disparity of the response relative to other Black Lives Matter efforts, the responsibility of influencers in combatti...

Snorkeling 06.06.2020

In this episode, Kate draws from a hat that contains topics listeners submitted as deep dive requests. Instead of going deep, she "snorkels" through each topic, spending 10-20 minutes on a mini dive for each. Topics include: Kelly Ripa/Jessica Seinfeld's feud, hangover anxiety, Hillsong church/tithing/prosperity gospel, things you did to get your crush's attention, Britney's gym, prom/homecoming p...

A Stream of Social Consciousness 04.06.2020

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Suitman's afraid to leave his suit (CHD Part 2) 28.05.2020

Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for up to $200 off all mattresses! Seriously, she's going to talk about this for two more hours? Yes, yes she is. This is a deep dive, after all. The first podcast on the Call Her Daddy podcast drama was released before we had ever heard from Alex, and now we have twice, and things have changed. Kate brought you into this mess and now she feels responsible for se...

Call Her Daddy Issues 21.05.2020

This week, Kate discusses the layers of a major story involving a wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. In this episode, she first discusses the show's unprecedented success, theories on why the show is popular, and her perspective on when sexual rhetoric objectifies vs. empowers women. But, the discussion of their show's content is simply for musing's sake; more importantly, she wants to highli...

Influencer Deep Dive, Part III 16.05.2020

Support our sponsors! 2 free months of unlimited access to thousands of classes at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE Your first month's book is just $9.99 with code BETHEREINFIVE at bookofthemonth.com ! In the finale of this influencer-centric trilogy, Kate tells all. The first two were more based on influencer behavior during COVID-19, but this episode is more of a general discussion of Kate's thought...

BONUS: King, Icon, Legend: Danny Pellegrino 13.05.2020

In between the influencer series episodes, please enjoy this bonus intermission with one of BTI5 listeners' favorite guests: comedian, author, and host of the wildly successful pop culture podcast Everything Iconic - Danny Pellegrino! Kate and Danny catch up and talk all things Home Goods, candles, Rae Dunn, Bravo Shows, summer camp, quarantine entertainment, and much more. Enjoy!

Influence in the time of COVID-19 Part II (The Survey) 07.05.2020

Join Patreon for bonus episodes, powerpoint parties, and more at patreon.com/bethereinfive The charts, list of names of people you love, etc. will be up on the podcast's instagram page ASAP so be sure to check back! Follow Kate on instgram here. Support our sponsor! 25% off anything at liquidiv.com with promo code BETHEREINFIVE Kate dives into the results of a survey that over 1,000 listeners fill...

Influence in the time of COVID-19 Part I (with BuzzFeed's Stephanie McNeal) 29.04.2020

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Book of the Month is a curated book subscription that offers five new and early-release books to choose from each month. Your first month's book is just $9.99 with code BETHEREINFIVE at bookofthemonth.com! This week, Kate is joined by Stephanie McNeal (a deputy breaking news director from BuzzFeed who specializes in reporting on influencers & internet culture) to talk about al...

109. I Saw The Signs (Part II) 23.04.2020

If you're in the mood for a deep talk about the inexplicable things that happen to us, this is the episode for you. Kate crowdsources and reads aloud listener stories of signs, spooky occurrences, coincidences, synchronicities, and examples of passed loved ones possibly communicating. With lots of philosophical discussions in between about life, death, religion, and spirituality, this is perhaps t...

BONUS: Jessica Simpson's Memoir Review (with Hitha Palepu) 17.04.2020

A bonus episode surrounding Kate's new (albeit delayed) obsession with Jessica Simpson's impeccable memoir, Open Book . Kate is lucky enough to be joined by Hitha Palepu to break down their favorite parts and key takeaways from 2020's brightest light in memoir form. Follow Hitha @hithapalepu and Kate @bethereinfive

108. I Saw The Signs (Part I) 16.04.2020

Kate crowdsources listener stories of signs, coincidences, synchronicities, and examples of passed loved ones possibly communicating. In the first installment, she provides context as to why this topic is meaningful to her and reviews her own personal examples of wild (and even at times spooky) coincidences in her life. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Visit LiquidIV.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE for 25% off...

107. Phone a Friend (with Heather McMahan) 10.04.2020

This week, to keep things exciting amidst the Groundhog Day of it all, Kate phoned a friend of the podcast you all know and love. Like an episodic format of a mystery white Airhead candy, it's exciting, maybe slightly predictable, and delightful all around. Enjoy! Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE

105. Marshall's Law 25.03.2020

A classic BTI5 monologue episode packed with highly specific analyses of modern topics paired with an assortment of nostalgic pop culture thoughts that are sure to brighten your spirits. First, Kate talks about how badly she wants to be in a physical store and dreams of walking the aisles of a Marshall's in all their sticky, cluttered, Eileen Fischer-esque glory. Then, she meanders through various...

104. Don't Tell Mom, The Babysitter's Ten (Part 1) 19.03.2020

This week, have a well-deserved laugh with us as we read stories from listeners about babysitting's heyday in the 90's, when we all thought we were like Kristy & the gang and could watch children (when we were children), only to realize we were all hugely under qualified and it was maybe kinda dangerous. Part 2 will be up on patreon.com/bethereinfive by Friday. Enjoy! Support our sponsor: Visit aw...

The Aioli Spirit (BONUS) 16.03.2020

This is a listener requested episode designed to distract you through trying times. It is about dipping sauces. I am not kidding. butcherbox.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive hellofresh.com/bethereinfive10 use code bethereinfive10 trywinc.com/betherein5 use code betherein5

103. Southern Belles and Royal Farewells (with Merritt Beck) 11.03.2020

Talking debutante balls, high society, sororities, high school, royals, and more on this super fun episode with Merritt Beck (show regular) from The Style Scribe! Support our sponsor! Simplehealth.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE to try for free! Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for free ground beef for the lifetime of your subscription! To support the Be The...

102. Love is Patient, Love is Blind (with Mark Cuevas) 03.03.2020

This week, Kate has the privilege of being joined by Mark Cuevas from Netflix's hit reality show Love is Blind. They talk about a variety of things related to the show; from the more minor details that Kate harps on, i.e. stainless steel glasses, brown bed sheets, the lacking Lacheys, etc. to the deeper lessons in life and love that Mark ultimately extracted from the show. They discuss the ins and...

101. Bar Carte Blanche 27.02.2020

Diving into 2010s home decor to discuss the Greigest generation. Following a dissection of all things bar carts, blogger vignettes, Craigslist, Ikea, farmhouse decor, and Chip & JoJo, Kate then goes through a Facebook thread where listeners voice their childhood opinions of which aspects of home décor meant their BFFs were loaded. Support our sponsors! For $20 off of Buffy bedding go to buffy.co a...

100. Millenniold 21.02.2020

Talking about Kate's experience as a millennial, woman, and podcaster (and as well as a millennial woman podcaster) for Be There in Five's 100th Episode. A little reflection, a little nostalgia, and a lot of gratitude for what you've all made happen. LIVE SHOWS bethereinfive.com/live Support our sponsors! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter BETHEREINFIVE Go to HelloFresh.com...

99. BRIDE TRIBE (Part 2) 13.02.2020

Reading Be There in Five listeners' horror stories about being a bridesmaid. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Go to loveamarie.com and follow @loveamarie for heirloom clutches, personalized gifts, bridesmaid's gifts, and more and get 10% off using code BETHEREINFIVE. Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for $20 off your first order plus two free filet mignon and a pack of bacon...

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