Floundering with Carey and Isabelle

We’re back, and better than ever? Not so much. But better than before? Perhaps. Isabelle moved into a new apartment, Carey saw The Sheep Detectives , and both were profound, life-altering experiences. It’s heating up in these streets, and the gals embrace summer by engaging in the infamous ice cream vs. Italian ice vs. snow cone debate. Hot take, but ordering cookie dough is risky! Sorry! Plus: Ca...

Vibe shift alert: The gals are joined by the inimitable Trisha Barton—a Very Hot Scholar and high school friend of Isabelle’s. Memory Lane? Ever heard of her? Join us as Trisha dives deep into the history of nail art, the legacy of our hands, and the information that is passed down through them. Hello? She’s a genius. Plus, musings on rain storms, bubble baths, and reality TV blunders. Enjoy! Foll...

Everyone grab a hammer and brace your jawline because this week the gals venture into the deep dark den of the Manosphere. Spoiler alert: it’s scawy in there! After studying the likes of Clavicular and HSTikkyTokky, we’ve gathered the evidence we need to *finally* confirm that, indeed, men are not okay. Join us as we explore Louis Theroux’s latest Netflix documentary and weigh in on the most evil...

Buckle your seatbelts and/or strap on your helmets, because this episode is all over the place. We’re talking TRANSIT, the Oscars, and Harry Styles’ new album, titled Flick It Now, Kiss Later, Disco Forever. Was Harry’s SNL onscreen kiss with Ben Marshall homophobic, or just annoying? Plus: we highlight Isabelle’s mystical magical results with castor oil and a hot water bottle – ok alchemist! – an...

Pack a bag with extra snacks because we’re taking you on a trip to the subconscious. Join us as we examine some of our dreams du jour. Carey is introduced to a new bipedal pet, Isabelle’s trip to Europe takes a violent turn, and somehow it all ties back to our relationship with our moms. Hello Carl Jung? Your protégés are calling! Plus, some shenanigans about the Kennedy family, the promise of war...

Coming to you live from the depths of winter, the gals are back to warm each other up with love and laughter, as always! From an extensive review of pop royalty Hilary Duff’s new album, luck… or something , to an astute Jungian analysis of an age-old fairy tale, we’re all about pwincesses this week. How does Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” relate to ice dancing phenoms Chock a...

Oh to venture inside the beautiful minds of our hosts. The gals return for another tour de force, exploring the songs we’ve cried to, the Olympic sports we believe we would excel at, and Carey’s triumphant breakup with ChatGPT. We also pay homage to the pod’s father figure, Carl Jung, by opening to page iv of his Red Book and analyzing some of his earliest visions (hate mail from his estate pendin...

WE’RE BACK FOR SEASON 3! Reunited after a long month of separation, the gals are together again with first-person accounts of America’s End Times. Primary sources much? Join us as we dive into the evergreen topics of Heated Rivalry, being chronically online, and our precarious states of mental and physical health. Plus: Carey makes the case for living and dying in obscurity, and Isabelle tells of...

It's the final episode of 2025, which means we have no choice but to go Earnest Mode on you. Join us as we reflect on a year that, all things considered, managed to have some highlights—like Isabelle's marriage to a man with a secret first name, Carey's vibrant debut on the New York dating scene, and the continued growth of our precocious daughter Floundering. Settle in with your thick...

THANKSGIVING EPISODE! High off of our new status as residents of Zohran’s America, we’re entering the imaginal state to answer the age-old question: What if the Mamdanis invited us to Friendsgiving? Come for Isabelle’s grandma’s famous stewed tomato recipe, stay to hear us chat about latest pop music releases and unpack the existential anxieties that come with being world-famous podcasters. WE’RE...

This week, we’re joined by national treasure Charlie Bardey for a conversation about the lesser known holy trinity: breakfast, Frankenstein, and music. Unsurprisingly, Charlie makes us Think Very Hard about a wide range of topics: innovative ways to add greek yogurt to our morning routines, the volcano eruption that led to Mary Shelley’s creation our favorite literary anti-hero, and the deafening...

Happy Halloween! It’s spooky season and we’re back with another episode to talk about all things frightening: frozen bodies on Mount Everest, crippling hypochondria, us not getting enough likes, and so much more! Listen in as Carey battles through an on-air foot cramp and Isabelle regales us with a story that definitely happened to one of her friend’s friend’s friends. As always, there is so much...

Sure, we recorded this in early August, but will that stop us from releasing it in mid-October? Certainly not! Come for our timely and incisive Sydney Sweeney jeans commentary, stay for a salacious and sweaty behind-the-scenes look of Carey and Isabelle’s therapy journeys. Plus: we have hip problems, Isabelle and her friends defy the laws of physics at a bachelorette party, and Carey gives an impa...

Fall is upon us, school! And that? Calls for an evaluation of the summer bucket list. Join the gals as they say adieu to another season the only way they know how—with profound discourse. Delve into discussions about the integrity of dirty martinis, the whereabouts of Lady Gaga’s high school classmates, the yearning to kiss a lover in an open field, the spiritual nature of wounded animals, and so...

The women of Floundering LLC catch up after some time apart, which means the conversation is absolutely coherent, accessible, and easy to follow. Isabelle recounts her family trip to Greece and newfound reverence for the mythical gods. Carey shares how she engages in inner child work with her bottled water. Both gals get emotional over the power of a shared playlist and the magic of all-girls’ sum...

The girls are back, dogs are humans, and tuna salad is a neutral base. Any questions? Tune in for another raucous romp as Carey skewers the Spotify algorithm, Isabelle regales us with the story of her sober night at a rave sauna, and much more! Plus, a celebration of the most daring political activists of our time: people who draw dicks and balls on subway ads. Follow us on IG @flounderingpod &amp...

Today’s episode makes Floundering history as the gals chat with their first-ever straight man on the pod — just in time for Pride month! Join us as dear friend and delightful comedian Ash Diggs shares his journey to standup, schools us in horror movies, and takes us on a tour of one of America’s most cherished places: Texarkana. Plus: the girls embark on a disruptive new business venture (where-is...

It’s summertime and the gals are ungrounded and giggly, but thankfully we have our trusted male producer Connor on the mic to keep us on track. Tune in to hear about Carey’s transformative hair journey, Isabelle’s transcendent experience at Cowboy Carter, and the importance of crafting delectable homemade turkey sandwiches this summer. Delight in our many abrupt topic changes as we follow our crea...

Palate cleanser! The gals are joined by comedienne extraordinaire McKenna Moore for a conversation that is sure to leave you desperate to be her travel companion and life-partner (provided that you’re 6’5, averse to horror movies, and a union electrician). Come for her brains and beauty, stay for tips about confronting the parents of your online haters. McKenna is a trove of wisdom and this may be...

Hello from the other side! After a torturous month apart, the girls finally reunite with brand-new identities: Isabelle is a wife and Carey is a girl who went on vacation. There is much to gab about, from Isabelle’s wedding/promotional event for Floundering, to Carey’s experience witnessing the Miracle of Life. Plus: Isabelle had a brush with death at the Charli XCX concert, Carey happened to Mexi...

It’s the full moon lunar eclipse, which can only mean one thing: Isabelle has a short fuse and Carey is once again Going Through Something™. But don’t fret, because the gals know how to giggle through the pain! Tune in to hear us talk about Carey’s upcoming trip to Mexico, terrifying insect encounters, Isabelle’s slutty sarong, and most importantly, OUR FEELINGS. Plus: Carey makes herstory by cryi...

The gals reunite after some time apart and celebrate in true Floundering fashion: by begging for clout. Dive in for discussions about the most pathetic foods to choke on, the carceral state of Duane Reade’s deodorant aisle, and the joys of new roommates/apartment acquaintances. Also, everyone say thank you to Carey’s therapist, who is carrying this team on her back.  Follow us on IG @flounderingpo...

Fresh off their exotic trip to Rhinebeck, NY, the gals are back to debrief on Isabelle’s (and America’s) final days of freedom! Tune in to get all the details on Isabelle’s bout with influenza, Carey’s TikTok ban mental breakdown, and all the fun festivities from our long weekend getaway. Plus: two flips to get us through dark days, and love letters to the USPS and Carey’s bodacious ass. Follow us...

The School continues to grow! The gals sit down with jack of all trades Chase Hoffman: Brooklyn comedian, Connecticut native, horror movie enthusiast, reformed nail biter, and—most importantly—handsome, brave, birthday boy. No stone left unturned in this conversation. Feast your ears on musings about oral fixations, solo movie dates, celebrity feuds, animal behavior, and so much more. If you play...

In a historic first, the gals are letting someone else talk for once. In today’s episode we share the couch with our very first Floundering guest, the esteemed Brooklyn comedian Kayla Kirk! Kayla becomes the first person other than Carey or Isabelle to participate in Flip or Flop and Message in a Bottle, and the gals bond over the universal experience of having frizzy hair and hot doctors. Plus: K...