Laura Formica & Kathryn Benadum

Biscuits and The Ham

Society EN ↓ 79 episodes

Two best friends navigate life discussing all aspects of business, friendship, family, food, and pop culture from the female perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biscuitsandtheham/support

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Author

Laura Formica & Kathryn Benadum

Category

Society

Podcast website

biscuitsandtheham.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2025

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Episodes

Don't tell us we can't talk about Val Kilmer 20.06.2022

Laura (Biscuits) is back in Cleveland, and joined by the Sedona crew:  The Clam (Katie), Sticky Buns (Tara), Granola (Natalie), and Shrimp & Grits (Colleen). The ladies set their summer intentions, talk childhood memories and celebrity sightings, and agree that they will NOT talk about Val Kilmer.  

Don't tell us women don't take risks 13.06.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) are joined by Murchelle as they talk all things Top Gun, Val Kilmer, luau apparel, and why women (allegedly) don't take as many risks as men.  

Don’t tell us we can’t be marine biologists 29.05.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) catch up on what tv programs they’re watching these days, run through what they wanted to be when they grew up and their most embarrassing childhood moments, and take a quiz that guesses their age based on foods they love and hate.

Don’t tell us we can’t record drunk 16.05.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) are joined by one Pancake sister (Short Stack, Stacy) and intermittent appearances by Murchelle for their very first mai tai fueled episode. We’d describe what happened, but, well, we were drunk.

Don’t tell us we’re not French 06.05.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) dig into the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, insecure men versus insecure women, The Ham’s recent trip to Huntington Beach, and discuss how we will be transitioning to drinking rosé on ice (we’re French).

Don't tell us Cleveland doesn't rock 25.04.2022

Biscuits (Laura) takes B&H on the road, recording live in Cleveland with The Clam (Katie) and Sticky Buns (Tara).  The ladies take a deeper dive into the Sedona girls trip, tackle the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard drama, and explain all the reasons why Cleveland, does in fact, rock. 

Don’t tell us we should unclench 08.04.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) enjoy a sweet and savory Brie option courtesy of Grandma Jessi. Laura decompresses from her Marilyn Manson hangover and the girls (along with Murchelle) dig into the pressure on women to avoid aging and how to prioritize mental health.

Don’t tell us you don’t like it because of the smell 19.03.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) talk about Grandma’s amazing reuben and Mr. Ham’s petty refusal to eat sauerkraut, what they love about each other, and the extent of Bill Cosby’s nastiness. They also discuss the Netflix hit Inventing Anna and enjoy Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

Don’t tell us we have to be different people for different people 14.03.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) look deeper into their strength profiles and self awareness. They also interpret the deeper meaning of Laura’s dream about her teeth falling out, and discuss the struggle of having to balance extra personas that don’t need to exist.

Don’t tell us love is blind 01.03.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) recount the tragedy of their first lost episode, celebrate their one year podiversary, catch up on 3 mailbags, analyze the Playboy and We Need to Talk about Cosby documentaries, and review why Love is Blind is the best show on tv. (Kidding. Yet not.)

Don’t tell us we can’t have a book review 13.02.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) ponder the logic of Laura’s post-dinner coffee and recap the documentary for And Just Like That. They also introduce a new fashion segment and run through three new mailbags (including Book Review - The People We Meet on Vacation).

Don’t tell us Miranda is going to LA now 07.02.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) talk about The Quiche’s unfortunate mix-up, entertain the idea of doing a live show (this summer guys— it’s totally happening), and rant about the failed attempts made by the writers of And Just Like That to create a show that is not a complete failure that disgusts all who encounter it. They also share a new soup hack and run through a list of the worst pers...

Don’t tell us she shouldn’t have slapped him 29.01.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) debate whether their mics are really as bad as The Hash alleges and give a shout-out to a new listener, The Shortcake. They further criticize Carrie’s unacceptable behavior and discuss the times they were not-so-nicely escorted out of event spaces.

Don’t tell us this is it 23.01.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) pick apart Episodes 6 & 7 of And Just Like That, discuss marriage and the business of running a family, and dig deep into a mailbag wondering how we can improve company culture in these unprecedented times.

Don’t tell us to donate bananas 11.01.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) ruminate on why Emily in Paris is the worst, discuss numerology and what is in store for the year of love, and review how Just Like That’s episode 5 is yet another torturous disappointment.

Don’t tell us Stanford Blatch ran off to Tokyo 02.01.2022

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) discuss traveling around the holidays, read a new mailbag, and critique And Just Like That, the new Sex and the City reboot. They also talk about their words for the new year and why you should avoid creating resolutions.

Don’t tell us you know best 11.12.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) continue their eye color debate and discuss the impact of big pharma on people’s lives. They also talk about mansplaining, resume flaunting, and sexual harassment in the workplace.

Don’t tell us how to holiday 04.12.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) brainstorm words of intention for 2022, analyze a recurring dream The Ham has been having, weigh in on signs from the other side, and review their Thanksgiving missteps and a cocktail win.

Don’t tell us we’re cheugy 20.11.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn), joined by Grandma Jessi Miller McGahan and Sister Murchelle, run through their favorite Thanksgiving sides, discuss the latest things that make them uncool, debate the color of The Ham’s eyes, and weigh in on the best way to dominate the jukebox.

Don’t tell us to like Weird Al 14.11.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) are joined by their best friends, Ashley “The Gravy” DeWitt and Grandma Jessi Miller McGahan. They have a brunch smorgasbord, review celebrities everyone loves, holiday cocktail recipes, and how grief changes us.

Don’t tell us this isn’t a hippo 31.10.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) enjoy THE most delicious Grandma Miller breakfast sliders, give a shout out to Insecure (best show ever), reminisce over Halloweens past, and play a very spooky edition of would you rather.

Don’t tell us Mr. Ham can’t make a cameo 23.10.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) talk about their favorite Babysitters Club characters (Claudia obviously), review some memes, say goodbye to high-waisted skinny jeans (JK we’re never giving them up), break down some friendship red flags, and do a vulnerability exercise.

Don’t tell us we can’t start a cult 16.10.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) bust out their first early morning recording and give tribute to new listener DJ Bobby Cheddar, discuss the importance of sleep, debate the relevance of chicken on pizza, and ruminate on cults and what draws the followers in.

Don’t tell us mayo makes a better grilled cheese 09.10.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) enjoy grilled cheese and tomato soup while exposing the natural deodorant scam, explore the connection between a healthy mind and healthy body, and tackle the complicated nature of family relationships.

Don’t tell us we can’t have boundaries 02.10.2021

Biscuits (Laura) and The Ham (Kathryn) discuss the downside of loving The Doors too early in life, dive into the beauty (and burden) of being an empath, enjoy Grandma Miller’s homemade pho with all the fixin’s, and tackle the importance of developing boundaries.

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