Honest To Pete

Mom returned every single Fourth of July outfit she ordered and ended up finding her dress at the grocery store and we cannot make this up. She also pulled the gas nozzle out too early at the station and sprayed gas all over herself and her car and the reason why is so very Carol. And every single family member is descending on the house for Fourth of July and the tent is up and the caterers are c...

What would you do with $58 million because Katy has a very detailed plan and it involves private jets and Paris. Plus we debate should Father's Day be as big a deal as Mother's Day and we are not holding back. Also we learned mom got swimmer's ear at the public pool too much as a kid and so she just never swam again?? Honest To Pete!

The Knicks won the championship and the streets of Brooklyn were absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Mom pushed through her hardest workout ever until a medicine ball had other plans. And we are covering toddler doctor appointments, block parties and everything in between.

We have a source that says Taylor Swift is getting married at Madison Square Garden and we have thoughts on all of it. Plus Katy opens up about what it feels like to watch the Knicks playoffs as a former Knicks dancer and Carol gets really honest about coming home from New York feeling blue and what actually pulled her out of it.

Mom almost got detained at the airport over a candle she forgot she packed. She also lied about holy water at the post office and then told on herself to a room full of strangers. And we took Cici to the Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico for her second birthday and we're answering all your toddler travel questions.

Mom has theories on Taylor Swift's wedding and she has a lot to say about the dress and the venue. Plus Katy shares the birthday tradition she started for Cici that will make every mom stop in their tracks — writing her a letter every single year to open when she's older. And Carol, a lifelong opera singer, admits the stage might be calling her back.

Mom is back from Europe and she has a lot to say. This week Katy and Carol debate who husbands should prioritize on Mother's Day, whether love languages are actually overrated, and everything mom learned about packing after two weeks of rain, cobblestones, and Michelin starred dinners in Portugal, Spain, and France.

Mom is back from her Catholic pilgrimage through Portugal, Spain, and France and she has a lot to say. She traveled with 20 strangers and a tour guide named Mountain, had no itinerary, no idea where she was staying, and came back a completely different person. Oh, and she ended the trip in the same room Rihanna stayed in at a five star vineyard hotel in Bordeaux. Because of course she did.

Carol booked a Catholic pilgrimage with a stranger named Mountain she found on the internet. No itinerary, no idea where she was staying, and people were DMing Katy asking if she was okay. She's more than okay — she's thriving in Fatima, Portugal and calling in to tell us everything.

Carol is days away from her pilgrimage and the packing situation is not going well. Katy answers the question everyone keeps asking about what she actually eats in a day and reminisces on some of the funniest moments with her mom during her dance audition days.

Katy reflects on getting older, Carol is days away from her pilgrimage, and they have thoughts on Coachella, Taylor Swift and Pope Leo that they are not keeping to themselves.

It's Katy's birthday week, Carol is still in New York and they have a lot to get into. Carol picked up Strangers, the memoir by Belle Burden, a story of marriage, betrayal, trust funds, prenups and what happens when women don't protect themselves financially. They also get into love languages and how Katy and Carol give and receive love completely differently, the mental load of motherhood, Cici's...

This week Katy and Carol are finally together in New York City for Easter week and they have a lot to catch up on. Katy recaps her girls trip: sabering a champagne bottle at the St. Regis while the entire staff doubted her, a psychic reading in DUMBO that said she'll have 3 homes and her daughter is her reincarnation, and cocktails at a Paris-inspired bar in Brooklyn. Carol covers her flight drama...

We're back — and we have a lot to catch up on. Katy got stranded in Minneapolis mid-blizzard, solo parenting Cici in a hotel with no clean clothes while Matt escaped on the last flight out. Carol nearly didn't make it home either. It was a lot. We finally get into it all plus our current spring obsessions — from a $6 Costco wine that genuinely surprised us, to the skincare finds we can't stop talk...

In this episode of Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol make their Oscar predictions, react to Timothée Chalamet’s claim that opera and ballet are “dying arts,” and share hilarious takes on movies, fashion, and awkward social moments. From insider insights on classical arts to mother-daughter tangents about awards season, shopping, and generational debates, it’s a funny, opinionated, and nostalgic dive...

Hair color phases, Botox conversations, farm dads, and nostalgia — this episode of Honest To Pete goes everywhere. Katy and Carol dive into the strange reality of getting older, from the constant debate of brunette vs blonde to the hilarious way conversations change as you age. One minute it’s skincare and Botox, the next it’s stories about dads on farms and childhood memories. It’s funny, nostalg...

We spent the day talking about Hamnet, getting a little reflective, and of course… channeling our inner Carolyn Bessette. Lots of laughs, some nostalgia, and the kind of random mother-daughter chats that somehow end up being way deeper than expected.

Fat Tuesday chaos meets Olympic pressure and 90s Kennedy nostalgia. Carol and Katy talk Lent goals, a mysterious $30 bank mix-up, deer stealing birdseed, and a hair appointment that turned into an unexpected experiment.

Katy and Carol break down the halftime show everyone is still talking about, gush over Olympic greatness, and debate knowing when to step away from the spotlight. Plus, a hilarious and slightly alarming dentist story, Valentine traditions, beauty routines, and a heartfelt reminder that small moments can leave lifelong impact.

From Grammys 2026 fashion and red carpet moments to cozy winter living, this episode is a warm, funny, and unfiltered conversation packed with pop culture, style, and real life. We break down standout looks from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, and more — and why Joan Rivers is still missed as the ultimate fashion critic.

A snow storm in New York, a babysitting marathon, a Vegas trip, and one very misplaced grocery delivery. Katy and her mom catch up on winter chaos, family habits, unsolicited opinions, and how quickly good intentions can spiral.

Katy and Carol talk family dynamics, unspoken expectations, public opinions, and the kind of moments that turn into long group chats and lingering side eye. Less outrage, more observation, and a gentle appreciation for how messy people can be.

Katy and Carol press record after a real-life disagreement and let the conversation unfold in real time. They get into the Golden Globes, parenting opinions, boundaries, and hot takes. It's honest, slightly unhinged, and proof that you can disagree, laugh, and still love each other at the end of the day.

After a whirlwind holiday season and their first-ever live show, Katy and Carol catch up on everything that happened once the guests arrived and after they all left. From post-holiday malaise and family traditions to hosting highs, emotional comedowns, and honest reflections on slowing down, this episode is a cozy, unfiltered reset to start the new year.

Recorded live at the NAADAM store, this special episode of Honest to Pete brings the podcast off the mic and into a room full of listeners. Katy and Carol reflect on three years of honest conversations, Midwest roots, motherhood, creativity, and finding your voice at every stage of life, with warmth, humor, and audience Q and A woven throughout.