Listen, Here's the Thing

We’re kicking off 2025 with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, insights, and a little drama! Katie talks about her most recent up skin care journey, and we dive into 2025’s “Ins and Outs”—from lifting heavier weights to getting up earlier every day. Plus, Dry January struggles (NO, we are not doing it), decluttering closets, and manifesting a fabulous year ahead.  We chat about the Walmart “Bi...

In this episode of Listen, Here's the Thing , Meko and Katie kick off 2025 by reminiscing about the podcast’s 2024 highlights and fan interactions. Super Dave, the podcast's biggest fan, is set to join as a guest in the new year, and Katie beams over the thoughtful messages she gets whenever listeners hear a Bob Seger song.  Meko takes us back to the good ol’ Jersey Shore days with hilarious tales...

We’re taking a little holiday break to soak up time with family—and with each other, of course—but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you hanging! We’re bringing back one of our OG episodes, Shit Week, the one that made 8-Minute Friend a thing.  We’ll be back in the NEW YEAR with fresh episodes, new surprises, and all the laughs and cocktail-fueled tea only we can serve. Cheers to more laughs, gossip...

Katie and Meko are spreading some holiday cheer with a festive mix of gossip, conspiracies, and wild tangents.  They kick things off with a Hallmark movie hot take, are they worth watching? Lindsay Lohan’s undetectable surgery glow-up, and a little squirrel talk (because their attention spans and topic focus are small). Then, it’s a dive into music moguls Diddy, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé.  Meko is ready...

The holidays are coming in hot, and this week Meko and Katie welcome back their favorite shopping and trend finder, Jen Glackin—aka Occasionally Jenna—for a no-nonsense guide to last-minute Christmas shopping. This episode is packed with gift ideas, fashion tips, and style debates that’ll have you ready to check off everyone on your list (and maybe grab a little something for yourself).  The ladie...

Meko and Katie are back in the studio, reminiscing about their California adventure. From seeing Wicked with their girls, indulging in fabulous food, and catching a Lakers game, the trip was a whirlwind of laughs and unforgettable moments.  On the pop culture radar, the duo dives into the drama: Pookie and Jet's new arrival, push presents (or lack thereof), Meko’s candid take on pregnancy struggle...

This week, Listen, Here’s the Thing hits the road! Katie and Meko headed to California for a whirlwind adventure with friends, packed with incredible food, wine, cocktails, and endless laughs. With the backdrop of the Wicked movie premiere and a Lakers game, the duo brought their signature energy to every moment.  Katie breaks down her thoughts on the Wicked movie compared to the beloved musical,...

This week’s episode brings the heat with conversations on relationships—from reality TV scandals to real-life lessons. Katie and Meko dive into the Real Housewives of OC reunion and unpack the jaw-dropping Teddy Mellencamp cheating rumors with her house trainer. They reflect on past toxic relationships, dish on Zach and Bri’s drama ( BFFs Podcast anyone?), and talk about Call Her Daddy ’s Anna Ken...

This week, we’re throwing it back to June when Meko was soaking up the sun and culture in France on a family vacay, and Katie was doing a whirlwind trip in NYC for all her favorite gluten-free eats and a Broadway show.   Even from across the globe, the ladies managed to hop on the mic and catch up! Tune in as they chat about the shows they watched on plane rides, where they have been shopping, the...

This week on Listen, Here's the Thing, Katie and Meko are celebrating two things: the end of election season and the latest episode of Love is Blind! After voting and surviving the bombardment of ads, texts, and calls that come with living in a swing state, they're ready for some peace—and a deep dive into reality TV. They break down the Love is Blind reunion, rating the glow-ups, the drama, and w...

This week on Menopause Sucks, Katie and Meko dive into all things fall, football, and... well, the inevitable reality of menopause. First, they share their relief that spooky season is finally winding down after being bombarded by scary movies and Halloween everywhere. Meko, who usually goes all out for Halloween, is hilariously scrambling to find a costume this year REMINDER: Go vote! Then, it’s...

This week’s episode is all about leveling up your skincare game with our fabulous guest, Jillian, a pro esthetician from *glo med spa in Midland MI*. We dive deep into the world of medical-grade skincare vs. your usual drugstore or Ulta finds. Jillian dishes on why hitting up a real med spa isn’t just about pampering; it’s about getting treatments that deliver serious results. She’s all about maki...

In this episode, the ladies are all over the map in the best way possible, like only women going through premenopause/menopause can be. We kick things off with Katie’s Detroit day of music, from a matinee at *Moulin Rouge* to floor seats with the world’s misfits at the *21 Pilots* concert. Meko’s got a fun concert lineup coming up, too!       Next, we dive into the latest season of *Love Is Blind*...

Katie's coming in hot this episode, kicking things off with a serious *bone to pick* with the production team, after they surprise her and Meko with old pictures of themselves to sign. Meko dives into the secret lives of Mormon wives because, obviously, we love a good mystery and Grinder conspiracy. Then, things go completely bananas—literally—talking about the new show on HBO, Chimp Crazy. WARNIN...

What is Tuesday Wine?  It is a bottle of wine under $25.  Why would we drink it? Listen and find out. Katie and Meko drink wine every episode and this week they chat about sports (not for long, this isn’t Barstool) Ferris State University- GO BULLDOGS- , what sliding into your DMs means and a little bit of motherhood wisdom.  If you are listening at home, grab a glass of wine and join us, if you a...

Do you wear white after Labor Day?  Katie and Meko break down whether this old stuffy rule should be followed or not and Meko finally watched the Love is Blind UK finale. Don’t worry if you are not a football fan, the follow-up on U of M football and allegations of cheating, along with Katie’s hope for a solid Chicago Bears season is short lived.  The ladies quickly change the topic to books they...

Katie and Meko are back chatting over another bottle of wine to talk about the whole season of “Love is Blind UK” but pause to take cover during a summer tornado!  They never thought they would be in their own version of Twisters.     If you are not into smutty reality tv, all good.  But do you think love is blind?  Let us know your answer.  With short attention spans, you know they will talk abou...

Listen, here’s the thing, Meko almost died in France and Katie thought she was going to throw up while teaching a barre class. Thankfully, they are still here to get a white wine buzz and talk about all things Fall.  Tune in to hear about the kids back at school, that you don’t have to feel like S#!t because you are over 45 and already planning for a big Thanksgiving.  This podcast uses the follow...

Listen, here’s the thing – SPOIL ALERT if you have not read or seen the movie “It Ends With Us” you have been warned.  Katie and Meko discuss the movie, compare it to the book and talk about all the press gossip surrounding the movie cast..  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Olympics, Real Housewives of Orange County, and trip to Montana, Oh My......  This week Katie and Meko catch up after some summertime travels and then share the mic with their first guest on the podcast, Chris Keefer, CEO of BeAlive. Chris Keefer is known for surviving in the wilds of Alaska, but can he get through an hour of wine and questions with Katie and Meko?    Listen, here’s the thing, tun...

Would you join a cult or just go to bookclub? This week Katie and Meko chat about cult documentaries, if they would ever join a cult ( or have one of them already escaped one?) new skincare laser treatments that YOU MUST TRY and hosting book club. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Katie and Meko are back in the studio! Meko noticed some interesting new reading material in the BeAlive bathroom and the girls give an update on recent trips and guests in the studio. Although there are a few years between them, Katie and Meko talk about their love for the band Bon Jovi and chat about the Documentary that released on Netflix. How do you cope when your week takes a shift and begin...

Katie and Meko start with little small talk and Meko comes in hot talking about Harrison Butker's controversial graduation speech. Meko has always worked full time and Katie has spent years at home with her daughter, but both believe that every woman must find their own identity outside the home.  Have you read the book, "The Idea of You" or watched the new movie with Ann Hathaway on...