Chaos and Company

Welcome back to Chaos and Company! Grab your favorite drink and settle in—it's time to get a little unhinged with us. In this episode, we're kicking things off with some important announcements about our upcoming schedule changes and what you can expect from us moving forward. We also want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has followed, supp...

🎙️ Conversations from a Busy Weekend Podcast – New Episode! Join Gloria and Karin as they dive into another whirlwind weekend of real talk, laughter, and a few existential questions. This episode covers everything from the latest Hunger Games prequel and its surprising parallels to real-world events, to a candid discussion about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complexities of faith and pol...

Welcome to another wild ride with Gloria and Kären on "Chaos and Company"! 🎙️ This week, we dive headfirst into chaos—technical difficulties, podcasting mishaps, and all. We kick things off with a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when the internet goes down mid-recording, and why syncing audio and video is harder than it looks. Then, we get into the thick of it: conspiracy t...

Apologies for the delay and for releasing this episode without video! Join us as we discuss autistic struggles with small talk, give our takes on "Love is Blind," and share our recent reads. Expect lots of tangents and honest conversation. Thanks for sticking with us!

This week on Chaos and Company, Gloria and Kären tackle the mountain of laundry (literally and figuratively), swap wild concert stories, and break down the latest internet drama—from Candace Owens’ investigations to the controversy around Charlie Kirk. They get candid about the realities of parenting, the struggle to find rest, and the importance of honest conversations in a noisy world. Plus: fav...

This week on Chaos and Company, we're diving into some heavy topics that have us fired up. We start by unpacking the Sarah J. Maas phenomenon—why these romantasy books are everywhere, and why we think they're not appropriate for the young readers devouring them. Then we shift gears to talk about Truth or Dare and other seemingly innocent games that can put kids in uncomfortable situations,...

Join Gloria and Kären for another wild ride on Chaos and Company! This week, the duo dives into everything from the emotional rollercoaster of Kristin Hannah’s novels and the realities of women in war, to the quirks of fast food, streaming service struggles, and the weirdest sensory pet peeves. You’ll laugh along as they swap stories about sneaking snacks into movie theaters, growing up in the Cal...

Join Kären and Gloria for a wild ride through real-life stories, unfiltered opinions, and the chaos of everyday womanhood. This episode dives deep into the realities of periods, parenting, and the sometimes bizarre world of social media influencers. The hosts share candid conversations about menstrual products, body changes, and the challenges of raising kids in the digital age—plus, they don’t sh...

Welcome to Chaos and Company, where real conversations matter. Hosted by Gloria and Kären, this podcast dives into the heart of today’s most pressing—and sometimes divisive—topics, from headline-shaking events to the everyday struggles of faith, family, and friendship. In this episode, the hosts reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, exploring its impact on society, mental health,...

Welcome to another episode of Chaos and Company with Gloria and Kären! This week, we dive into the wild world of true crime documentaries as we break down the jaw-dropping twists of "Unknown Number"—from high school catfishing to shocking family secrets. We also share our latest book recommendations, discuss the struggles and hilarity of parenting, and swap stories about everything from forgotten...

Join Kären and Gloria from Chaos and Company as they dive deep into the tragic and shocking case of Emily Long—a story that has rocked both the true crime and social media worlds. In this episode, the hosts break down the timeline and emotional journey of Emily Long, a mother whose life unraveled in a small town, leading to a devastating murder-suicide that left only her youngest child alive. Thro...

In this episode of Chaos and Company, Kären and Gloria take listeners on a hilarious and heartfelt journey down memory lane. The duo kicks things off with back-to-school chaos, sharing relatable stories about school supply lists, bus mishaps, and the joys (and frustrations) of parenting during the first days of school. As the conversation unfolds, they reminisce about their own school days, flippi...

This week we’re covering a little bit of everything! 👀 From the TikToker who fell in love with her psychiatrist, to the mysterious disappearance of Amy Bradley on a cruise ship, to childhood “normalcies” that definitely weren’t normal, and even our very first cars 🚗✨ It’s story time, mystery time, and laugh time all in one episode. Come hang out with us and let us know in the comments: what was...

Join Kären and Gloria for Episode 23 of "Here for the Company," where laughter, nostalgia, and real talk collide! This week, the duo dives into the hilarious lies we believed as kids (is it really illegal to turn on the car light?), school dress code drama, and the wildest celebrity baby names. They also share guilty pleasures (hello, Grey’s Anatomy and reality TV), behind-the-scenes stories from...

This week, we revisited the story of Laci Jane — a once-popular DIY YouTuber who disappeared from the internet five years ago after a deeply personal betrayal involving her husband and mother. She’s recently resurfaced with a new purpose, running a nonprofit and seemingly ready to move forward. Naturally, we were curious… and maybe hoping for some closure. But her comeback video left us with more...

We’re going in this week, Gloria hits us with celebrity conspiracies (Taylor Swift, we’re sorry), and we launch our brand-new segment How Did We Get Here? , where we spin a wheel, chase a phrase, and somehow end up exposing our hometown. Then—breaking down the wild worldof Mama Chel, a Costa Rica-based creator running shadow work retreats that are giving... cult vibes. We talk about how these spac...

In this podcast episode, Kären and Gloria engage in a heartfelt conversation with guest John Wodetzki, who shares his journey as a pastor over the past 25 years. They explore themes of faith, personal struggles with anxiety and depression, and the importance of music and prayer in connecting with God. The discussion also delves into the challenges of burnout in ministry, the path to becoming a pas...

Hi STRANGERS, In Part 2 of our Kohberger series, we’re digging into what we now know about his crime — details that have surfaced since our first episode and that are reshaping how people see this case. We break down the food truck livestream from that night and go through key moments from doorbell footage that TikTok creator @Salty_Crime_Talk has analyzed frame by frame. These eerie glimpses into...

Hey Strangers, We’re back with a deep discussion into one of the most haunting cases in recent memory—the murders of the four University of Idaho students and the man accused of killing them: Bryan Kohberger. In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the key players, the forensic details, and the internet chatter surrounding the case leading up to trial. This was recorded before Kohberger entered...

Thought Nikki Phillippi disappeared after the internet fury over her dog? Think again. In this episode, we break down Nikki’s greatest hits of bad decisions — from the infamous dog incident to her “comeback” that nobody asked for (and that might be even more cringe). We ask the hard questions: What’s the line between protecting your kid and crossing the line with your pet? And how do some influenc...

Was growing up in the 90s the last great childhood? Gloria and Kären think so — and in this nostalgic ride, they’re pulling out all the iconic memories. From birthday parties with Dunkaroos to baking before Pinterest , from flip phones to MySpace , it’s a celebration of a simpler time. They cover everything from 90s fashion (yes, we wore the low-rise jeans), to toys and games that slapped (before...

Yesterday, the jury finally spoke — and they got it right . We sat down immediately to film this special bonus episode after the not guilty verdict in the Karen Read trial dropped. After months of covering the chaos, inconsistencies, and courtroom drama, we’re breaking down our real-time reactions, what this means for Karen, and what could come next. From the emotional weight of the jury’s decisio...

We’re heading into the final week of court, and things are far from settled. In this episode, we break down the latest developments in the Karen Read trial, including the testimony chaos, dropped charges, and why this case continues to feel more like a Netflix drama than a courtroom proceeding. We revisit key theories, point out what’s still missing, and prep for what could be the most intense cou...

In this follow-up to our first conversation on purity culture, we open up about how the messages we received didn’t just affect our youth—they shaped our marriages, our sense of self, and our ability to feel safe in our own bodies. We’re getting personal in this one, sharing stories from childhood and adulthood that show just how far the pressure goes and how deep the shame can run. If you’ve ever...

In Part One of our two-part series on purity culture, we’re taking it back—to church basements, youth group retreats, and the infamous True Love Waits pledge. Gloria and Kären share their personal memories and dig into the surface-level history of how purity culture took hold in the '90s and 2000s. This is an open, honest convo about what we were told, what we believed, and the questions we’re...