Pop Culture Playdate with Sahar & Anna

This week on Pop Culture Playdate , we’re recapping Sahar’s cocktail party—from the drinks and appetizers to the unexpected moments that made the night so memorable. Then we dive into our latest obsession: tennis. Is this our newest personality trait? Quite possibly. We also chat about everything happening with the World Cup before wrapping things up with a round of unconventional icebreakers that...

Summer is officially in full swing, and Sahar and Anna are catching up on everything they've been up to lately. From planning a ladies' cocktail party to getting excited for the Hudson Home & Garden Tour, they're sharing all the fun seasonal happenings filling up their calendars. Then the ladies dive into the latest pop culture headlines & trending stories.

We react to the explosive Summer House reunion and the conversation surrounding West and Amanda's relationship, then turn our attention to a modern phenomenon: people whose online personas don't quite match who they are in real life.

From work travel and questionable self-awareness to the downfall of the slick back bun, we cover a little bit of everything this week. Plus: a deep dive into all the tiny things that give us the ick. Prepare to judge us accordingly.

This week we’re talking about the absolute chaos that is the month of May for moms - school events, sports, concerts, field trips, and somehow still needing to function like normal humans. We also discuss why family vacations sometimes require a recovery vacation afterward, plus all the pop culture news currently taking over our group chats: Spencer Pratt running for mayor, Met Gala thoughts, Sydn...

We kick things off by talking about the big, overwhelming feelings that come up in us as parents when our kids are mid-meltdown — because the tantrum is happening, but something is happening inside you too. Then we dive into Belle Burden's book Strangers and share our thoughts. Later, we get into the ever-escalating world of wedding party expectations — when did being a bridesmaid become a part-ti...

This week, we're recapping our night at the Mom Prom!! The looks, the laughs, and the memories. Then we dive into our thoughts on ACOTAR. We also go down a rabbit hole on Etsy Witches and then we chitchat about Nick Cannon and his ever-growing family tree. 

First, we dig into the Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper drama that has finally boiled over to include the public. Then, Skims co-founder Emma Grede's "max three-hour mom" comments got the whole internet talking, and we're adding our voices to that conversation. It all leads somewhere personal though — because between the feuds and the hot takes, we find ourselves asking: how do you actually be present a...

We're keeping it short and sweet this week, but there's plenty to talk about. Sahar and Anna unpack a potty-in-the-park mishap, share their takes on the Masters tournament, marvel at the Artemis II space mission and how it puts everything in perspective, and get a little nostalgic reflecting on what they always dreamed of being as kids. It's a cozy, catch-up kind of episode — grab a coffee and set...

Grab your gavel, because Sahar and Anna are on the bench and justice will be served — pop culture style. This week, we put the headlines on trial. All rise. Pop Culture Playdate is now in session.

We're back — we catch up on spring break stories, new obsession with mahjong, and the chaotic energy of video calls. Then we hit rewind: which 90s pop culture moments actually shaped who we are? We dig into the memories that still live rent-free in our heads. Nostalgia is the name of the game this week.

Big news! This week we’re officially introducing our new podcast name, fresh branding, and the format of the show moving forward. After the rebrand reveal, we get into what we’re currently loving- from the books we can’t put down to the music and TV shows we’re obsessed with. We wrap things up by sharing our current style inspirations and what’s influencing our closets lately.

This week we’re sharing what we’re currently reading and watching, a surprisingly deep conversation about religion sparked by one of our kids, and a fun discussion about how our definition of luxury has changed over the years. From big kid questions to the little things that feel indulgent now, it’s a mix of pop culture, parenting, and perspective.

Welcome back to Unprepared with Sahar, Rachel, and Anna — where nothing is scripted, everything is honest, and the group chat energy is strong. This week, the trio dives into the chaos of Valentine’s Day school parties (the junk! the volunteering guilt! the class-parent politics!), birthday celebrations, and the delicate art of slowly throwing away your kids’ treat bags without getting caught. The...

We’re catching up on all the exciting things happening in our lives—from upcoming trips to planning a Galentine’s celebration we cannot wait for. Then we dive into our main topic: time management. With kids, packed schedules, and never-ending to-do lists, we share how we juggle busy lives, what actually helps us stay sane, and what we’ve learned along the way. Real-life strategies, honest struggle...

Sahar is back with Rachel this week for a short but fun chat all about our green and red flags 🚦 From the habits we love to the ones that make us cringe, nothing is off-limits. It’s light, honest, and full of laughs—perfect for a quick listen.

This week, Anna and Sahar start with pop culture chatter before shifting into a candid conversation about insecurities. They talk through the doubts, comparisons, and inner narratives they’re constantly working through—and remind listeners they’re not alone in feeling this way.

This week’s episode is a heartfelt one. Anna and Sahar open up about some emotional topics, including sad news and the reality of facing a fatal diagnosis. They chat about sentimental social media posts and the complicated feelings they can stir up—comfort, nostalgia, and everything in between. From there, the conversation naturally shifts toward hobbies after motherhood and how identity can evolv...

This week, Anna and Sahar chat all things Christmas and NYE, and the post-holiday hangover that comes once the celebrations end. They reflect on 2025 by sharing their biggest bops and flops of the year, then look ahead with their resolutions and intentions for 2026. A cozy, honest reset to ease you into the new year.

In this episode of Unprepared with Sahar and Rachel , the girls are back together with Anna for what feels like week 50  of nonstop catching up. From hosting the ultimate girls’ night gingerbread house craft party (hot glue gun drama included) to surviving the chaos and pressure of holiday season parenting, nothing is off the table. They dive into the realities of mom guilt, apologizing to yo...

In this episode, we’re catching up on life lately—from Thanksgiving highlights and NYC moments to snow days, holiday prep, and the annual chaos of Spotify Wrapped. Then we lean into some truly unpopular opinions, sharing our hot takes on coffee, martinis, sitcoms, the beach, school success, leftovers, and whether money really can buy happiness (at least a little). Lighthearted, honest, and very op...

Rachel is back with Anna this week, and the catch-up is long overdue. They dive into what life has looked like lately—juggling kids, work, friendships, and everything in between—before getting into the big topic: how to keep the spark alive in a marriage after having kids. From the honest struggles to the small things that make a big difference, they share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why effor...

This week, Sahar and Anna unpack their ongoing screen-time challenge, how it’s going… and how it’s actually going. With the holidays barreling toward us, they dig into the mounting to-dos, shifting schedules, and the invisible work that mothers shoulder this time of year. From juggling school events and family plans to carving out a little sanity, they break down the pressure points, the small win...

In this week’s episode, we check in on how our screen time challenge is going — are we really cutting back, or just finding new ways to scroll? 👀 We also share a quick recap of the shows we’re obsessed with right now and the books that have been keeping us hooked. Plus, we dive into the latest pop culture buzz surrounding Kayla Nicole and the controversy over her Halloween costume — what actually...

Sahar and Anna are walking through their own version of a haunted house filled with the everyday horrors that haunt us all. Inside you’ll find: 🎃 Gatekeepers at the door 📞 Calls from your kid’s school 💀 Old cringey Facebook posts 💅 And that one eyebrow lady who always asks, “upper lip too?”