Sam and Hollis - Millennial Women with a Passion for Pop Culture

She's in the Weeds - Pop Culture and The Female Experience

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A podcast exploring the intersection of pop culture, past and present, and the female experience. Hosts Sam and Hollis are here to unpack the good, the messy, and most importantly, that which informs our ideas about feminism and being a woman. They dig deep on the millennial culture that shaped their girlhood, and the current pop culture influencing their adulthood, examining what it teaches women about self-worth, agency and identity. Join them as they share their lives, dish on reality tv, celebrity drama, and social media culture, reminisce about millennial pop culture, review 90s and 00s t...

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Sam and Hollis - Millennial Women with a Passion for Pop Culture

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Reality Check: Summer House Trailer, New Vanderpump Cast, and the RSLC Finale 14.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail First, a quick catch up about Hollis's illness, having to postpone our photo shoot, and standing up for what we believe in. Next, we've got circle backs to car wash casino games, new year's resolutions, and anxiety dreams. Then it's on the Golden Globes, Alix Earle and Tom Brady, manifesting growth for the podcast in 2026, and Tom Hank's single glove Insta...

She's in the New Year: How We Measured up in 2025 and What's on the Horizon for 2026 07.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail Today we're catching up about all of our December happenings, Sam almost getting scammed on vacation, and our recent TV and movie consumption. Next we have a quick circle back to our conversation about the responsibility of celebrities in regards to shaping societal beauty standards featuring an eloquently put sentiment from actor Kate Winslet. Then it's time to get in t...

Ep 60 ICYMI: New Year New Something 31.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Weed Whackers! Welcome back! This week we have a rerelease of last year's episode where we break down our new year's resolutions. We'll be back on the mics next week to discuss how we did in 2025 and what's on the horizon for 2026. It's hard to believe we've been doing this for an entire year! A big thank you to all of our loyal listeners. It&apos...

I'm Married to My Chatbot: A look a Romantic Relationships with AI 10.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail On today's docket we're appreciating our fans, discussing our Christmas decor, and sharing some recent TV and movies we've enjoyed. Then we've got some funny stories about kid behavior and a quick but of course not so quick circle back on the Amy Schumer drama. Next up is a reality check and we're yapping about Southern Charm, Beverly Hills, SLC, and of co...

ICYMI: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 03.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy hump day Weed Whackers and welcome back! Let's see what we were up to exactly a year ago today. As it turns out we were yapping about our first snow of the year and all things Christmas! Enjoy this throwback and we'll be back on the mics next week! Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tikto...

Reality Check: Bravo TV Happenings in the Real Housewives of Orange County and Salt Lake City 26.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up, we're catching up after not seeing each other for 10 whole days. Sam is sharing about her upcoming Accutane journey and Hollis is recanting the tales of her emergency vet visit and her parents meeting her boyfriend for the first time. Next up, we're discussing Thanksgiving plans and Sam's designs of cheffing up a traditional Bavarian Christmas dinner. Then...

Blacklisted from Hollywood for Being a Woman: A History of Women in Late Night TV 19.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up a recap of our rager concert weekend and then a brief circle back to the American Eagle jeans ad with Sydney Sweeney to share some thoughts on her recent interview addressing it. Then we're yapping about Kim Kardashian's new show All's Fair and our predictions for the future of Kim's acting career. Next up, another quick circle back to last week's...

Pop Culture Archives: Toxic Body Culture Cultivated By 90s and Early 00's Entertainment 12.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up we're yapping about martinis, media voices, and movies. Then we're sharing our thoughts on the recent headlines surrounding David Harbour and ex Lilly Allen as well as the allegations brought against him by Millie Bobbie Brown. Unfortunately, this has cast a dark cloud over the Stranger Things finale season premiere which Sam still very much cares about regardle...

Reality Check: Bravo Breakups and Recent Real Housewives Happenings 05.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Wednesday Weed Whackers and welcome back to another episode of She’s in the Weeds! We’re kicking off this episode with a refreshing gulp of banana cream Olipop, a quick physics lesson, and a funny story about the defacing of a local public figure’s smile. Next Sam’s sharing her thoughts on Boograms at her daughter’s school (it’s giving cracking Gretchen Weiners), Hollis is s...

Pop Culture Queen: Diane Keaton - Celebrating the Woman Behind the Iconic Roles and Lasting Influence 29.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail We're yapping about smoke alarm mishaps, fall break travels, trick or treating, and Sam's discovery of new and PROFOUND Hocus Pocus lore. Then it's on to rating our top 5 Halloween treats! Next, we've got some thoughts on Tyra Bank's new business venture, Bradley Cooper's new face, and our own journey's with growing older. Then it's time to...

I Don't Believe in Reasons But I Believe in Silver Linings (TW: Pregnancy and Infant Loss) 22.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Wednesday Weed Whackers! In honor of October being pregnancy and infant loss awareness month we are re-releasing the portion of Episode 2: Trauma Bonded in which Sam shares the story of losing her 2nd daughter, Marybelle, to preterm labor and delivery. We understand if this episode is not for you. Our intention in sharing this story is in hopes of connecting with and relatin...

Pop Culture Archives: It's Rex Manning Day - 90s Teen Culture, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health in Empire Records 15.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy hump day Whackers and welcome back! We've got a jam packed episode for you today. First, we're yapping about new business ventures, giant wolf spiders, and cleaning the dust from your vents and then it's on to Hollis's review of Dancing with the Stars as a first time viewer. Next up, we're talking fall decorations and the official start of spooky sea...

Reality Check: RHOC, RHSLC, In the City, Project Runway 08.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail We're yapping about TikTok death threats, children's birthday parties, and meet cutes. Next up, we're sticking to our usual form and we've got circle backs! Hollis is sharing her new and maybe slightly improved opinion of Father John Misty and we're bringing you the details on the actual studies that informed the marriage statistic we shared on last week&a...

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox: Digging Deep on a Woman at the Center of a True Crime Phenomenon 01.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Sam and Hollis have a lot to catch up on since they haven't seen each other in almost a week. Sam's sharing her first experience as a field trip chaperone and Hollis is giving us her review of the Father John Misty concert she attended. She wasn't so sure about it and it sparks a conversation about art interpretation, authenticity, and the complexities of being an a...

Rewind: Can Women Have It All, Relationship Power Dynamics, and The New Generation of the Patriarchy 24.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Rewind episode of She's in the Weeds. This never before aired episode was originally recorded back in June of 2024 well before the rebrand. What was even happening last summer? Shall we remind you? First up we’re catching up about balancing life with motherhood and the age-old debate of whether or not women can have it all. During this con...

Unknown Number The High School Catfish: Our Thoughts on the Shocking Revelations 17.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Hump Day Weed Whackers! We're coming at you today with an early morning recording. We did forget the pumpkin spice lattes but we promise to remember for next week! First up, Hollis got a new do but she isn't sure if anyone can tell. (Spoiler alert, you can't.) Next up, we're getting excited for the Downton Abbey movie! Why can't the characters just b...

Freakier Friday, Serena Williams Ozempic Endorsement, and Finger Licking Paper Sorters 10.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Wednesday Weed Whackers and welcome back! We've decided today is casual hump day because while we've got plenty to say none of it is particularly profound. But so what? It's our podcast and we can do what we want right?! First on the docket, Sam is sharing a small problem she encountered at the gas station. Yes, another one. She'll figure it out one of th...

Fit For TV: Digging Deep on The Biggest Loser Documentary 03.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up on today's episode we're wondering why we decided to record in denim because we're already uncomfortable. Does anyone actually wear jeans for comfort? Next Hollis is sharing her near death experience at the gym which just happened to be full of college bros. Will she be able to show her face again? Then it's time for a quick reality check and we'r...

Pens Really Peaked in the 90s: Nostalgia, Parasocial Relationships, and Fat Phobia in the Comment Section 27.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up, we're yapping about our annual rager of a weekend seeing music and staying out late. We may be pushing 40 but we still got it! Then Sam's sharing a funny story about her 5 year old and school lunches and it sparks a trip down memory lane of what we remember from the school lunches in the 90s. Spoiler alert, not a whole lot has changed! Next, we're discussi...

Pop Culture Archives: Must Haves in Millennial Toys and Fashion - Mid 90s to Early 2000s 20.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up, Sam shares a harrowing tale of survival along with her newest observations of school pick up behaviors. Next, Hollis is filling us in on her crazy Monday night concert experience and realizes there is such a thing as too loud, even at a concert. Then, we're discussing the new season of project runway, what we think of the cast, and the evolution of the show in gener...

Reality Check: Jen Shaw, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Elizabeth Holmes Sharing a Prison 13.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Reality Check episode where we discuss all things Bravo and reality TV! First up, Sam shares a funny story about a misunderstanding of the title "She's in the Weeds" and how this is now a food podcast. Then Hollis gives us the lowdown on her dad's birthday party and the delicious pie she made (I guess this is a food podcast?) Next, Sam i...

Pop Culture Archives: Unhinged 90s and Early 2000s Interview Moments with Some of our Favorite Female Stars 06.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Wednesday Weed Whackers and welcome back to another episode of She's in the Weeds! We've got a good one for you today! First up, a quick circle back to a comment made by Gretchen Rossi on RHOC and last week's discussion about it. Then, Sam and Hollis are sharing their thoughts on the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle marketing campaign that's taken the nation...

Reality Check: Denise Richards and Aaron Phyphers Split, The Valley, Next Gen NYC, RHOC 30.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Hump Day, Weed Whackers! Sam and Hollis finally caught up on all their shows so welcome back to another Reality Check episode of She's in the Weeds! First up, Hollis shares her experience building with Habitat for Humanity and Sam's showing off a new hairdo. Then the girls are discussing some recent engagement on their youtube channel and wondering what is the poin...

Pop Culture Queen: Lena Dunham - A Bold Voice for Millennial Womanhood and Female Storytelling 23.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of She's in the Weeds! First up, Hollis is filling us in on her not so great day and then the ladies are spilling the piping hot tea on Hollis’s old boss. (Spoiler alert, he was a nightmare!) Next, Sam is spreading the good word on how to make the best chocolate chips cookies. After much debate about sweets Sam and Hollis are sharing their elem...

Simone Biles and Riley Gaines Feud: The Current State of Transgender Rights in Sports 16.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Happy Wednesday Weed Whackers! The Wednesday Weed Whackers Club? 3WC? Anyway, welcome back to another episode of She's in the Weeds! First up Sam and Hollis are yapping about just how hard it is to dress for this podcast and the very real struggle of trying to not look like a colonial man. They're also fairly certain that the George Washington hair style is a collective...

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