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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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Reality Check: Next Gen NYC, Southern Charm, The Valley, and the Downfall of Jax Taylor 09.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Weed Whackers! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of She's in the Weeds! Today the ladies start off with a little catching up since they've been off the mics for a bit. Hollis shares her experience dealing with some medical goings ons and Sam realizes her children love her more on vacation. Next up Sam is spilling some of the hot tea from the county fair a...

Rewind: Are the Olympics Toxic? 02.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Weed Whackers! Welcome back to another REWIND episode of She’s in the Weeds! This episode was originally recorded on August 7th 2024 well before the rebrand so please enjoy this throwback to the early days of recording. First up Sam’s sharing a perfect example of an “Or Something Like That” moment. Sam and Hollis finally explained the old title in a recent episode of She’s in...

Pop Culture Archives: I Need to Warn the President - Reflecting on the Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Scandal 25.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Weed Whackers! Welcome back to another Pop Culture Archives episode of She's in the Weeds where we dive into some of our favorite movies, people, crazes, and pop culture moments of yesteryear. Today's episode is all about the Clinton Lewinsky affair and how Monica Lewinsky became our generation's most notorious scandal figure. First, Hollis gives us a recap of M...

Unhinged Hinge Behavior: How Men vs Women Act on Dating Apps 18.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hello Weed Whackers! Whackadoodles!? Double Dubs!? Just spitballing here. Welcome back to another episode of She's in the Weeds! The ladies are kicking off the episode with a recap of the No Kings protest they attended and how good it felt to fulfill their civic duty. They may not have solved all the world's problems but it felt amazing to assemble with like minded peopl...

Bring in the Feminists and the Critical Race Theorists: AI and the New Age of Online Misogyny 11.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Weed Whackers!? What do we think, do we like it? It could be fun! We'll workshop it but for now let us know what you think. Today is the day! Welcome to the first official episode of She's in the Weeds! The ladies are kicking off the episode with an introduction of the new name and some back story on the old one, why they changed it, and what listeners can expect as...

Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight: A New Landscape for S*x Work 04.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail First up we're yapping about traveling, type A spirals, and Hinge. Next, we're discussing being called out on your shit and whether or not it's possible to have empathy for someone while still finding humor in the situation. The main topic portion of the episode comes on the heels of the last Rewind episode and we have some thoughts on what seems to be a now viral t...

Rewind: Only Fans and AI 28.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Rewind episode of Or Something Like That. Hollis and I will be back on the mics for next week's episode but we've really enjoyed pulling these out of the vault and we hope you've enjoyed listening! First and foremost on today's episode we're making a reference to the title of the podcast which I'm not sure we'...

Rewind: Fallen Idols - Digging Deep on the Allegations Against Nick Carter 21.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Our team (by team I mean Hollis and me, we’re the team) is working hard to bring you a new and improved version of the podcast and we are planning to launch a rebrand by the end of the summer. Throughout the next few months while we’re plugging away to bring you an exciting new experience we'll be occasionally releasing some Rewind episodes of previously recorded...

Joining Hinge in Your 30s and Best and Worst Dating Stories 14.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That. We've got a very special episode for you today! Hollis is getting back out into the dating world and has finally decided it's time to get on the apps so naturally we're taking you along as we set up her Hinge profile! First up we've got some fun facts about the history of dating apps, Sam&a...

Misogyny in Music: Examining Songs Through a Post Me Too Lens 07.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That. We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you today. First things first we’re recapping a Saturday spent at the Roaring 20s gala and the difficulties of sourcing an outfit for such an event in our mindful consumption eras. We’re laughing about how we picture our facial expressions in our minds and how different that...

Pop Culture Archives: Fame, The Evolution of Reality TV, and The Culture of the Playboy Mansion in The Girls Next Door 30.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail It's Pop Culture archives where we discuss some of our favorite movies, showsm and pop culture phenomenons of yesteryear. Today's topic is The Girls Next Door. First things first Hollis has a small stroke and can't remember if a laptop is a laptop or a labtop and then once that's cleared up we start the episode sharing our Easter happenings and some gas station...

Female Friendship in Film and TV: White Lotus, Now and Then, Girls, Pen15, The Craft and More 23.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That! This week, we’re kicking things off with a recap of Hollis’s birthday trip shenanigans including our hotel and spa stay, our fabulous dinner, and how it feels to be middle aged and in the clurb. Next we're bringing you a quick vanity update because we know you've all been patiently waiting to hear ho...

Netflix's Adolescence: Online Misogyny, The Manosphere, and a New Generation of Digital Natives 16.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another episode of Or Something Like That! We've got a banger of an episode for you today. First up we're discussing flavorless bacon, Sookie's journey into womanhood, and the perils of toddler's learning to use stools. We're hyping up for Hollis's 37th birthday celebration and reflecting on birthdays in general and how it...

Reality Check: Bozoma Saint John, Denise Richards and Her Wild Things, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 09.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. Today we’re recounting our harrowing tales amidst the seemingly never-ending supercells sweeping the country. We reveal our weekend plans of making hams and figuring out Tik Tok. We share some of our favorite childhood books and one of us finally...

Hannah Berner and Meg Thee Stallion: Navigating the Conversation About Microagressions and Racial Bias 02.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Today's topic is sensitive yet important. We're diving into microagressions and racial bias and navigating the discourse in the current climate. But first, we're catching up about power outages and going to concerts with our parents and then we're reminiscing about the March Madnesses of yesteryear. We've got a fun update on the Julia Reagan billboard and...

Reality Check: Jax's Drug Addiction and 31 Lies, The Traitors, Denise Richards and Her Wild Things, RHOBH 26.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. First up on today's docket is Jax's press release about his 20 year addiction to cocaine and Brittany's reaction to his appearance on Bravo's hot mic podcast where he spills all the tea and perhaps 31 lies. Next up, Hollis give...

Pop Culture Archives: "Jack, no Jack, I couldn't possibly Jack." A Millennial Review of Titanic 19.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome to the first ever Pop Culture Archives episode of Or Something Like That. We're trying out a new series of episodes where we discuss some of our favorite movies, people, crazes, and pop culture moments of yesteryear. Today's episode is all about, you guessed it, Titanic! We start by paying homage to the late great Bill Paxton, truly a 90s icon and a...

Are we over the Oscars? Winners, Nominees, Performances, and Fashion 12.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back. Today we're deep diving our Oscars viewing experience but before we get to that we're trapping our flaps about anything and everything including dog owner etiquette, quicksand survival, and Star Wars. We've got some expansions on our previous episode's content about marriage and Hollis takes a moment to reflect on her own journey as a...

Reality Check: Paige and Craig Split, Marriage as a Choice for Happiness, Sinister Fights Over $1,000 Potato Lunches 05.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. On today's docket we've got more thoughts on the never ending media frenzy surrounding the Paige and Craig breakup, a quick update on the Blake and Justin saga, and a deep dive into the most recent RHOBH drama. Our discussion today reall...

A Baby Named Bruce: How Do Names Get Popular? 26.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! First and foremost Sam's hair is looking better than ever thanks to the viral sock curl trend and she's got new thigh high boots but absolutely nowhere to show any of it off. We also reveal our affinity for creating a score of sound effects for our everyday lives which leaves us wondering, "Are we losers?" We'll let you decide. On today's...

Reality Check: Misogyny is Alive and Well in Bravo Break Ups and Divorces 19.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we dish on the lastest reality TV happenings. First up we have a housewives adjacent update on the Blake and Justin drama plus our thoughts on the upcoming premiere of The Valley. Next, we're diving in to the final reunion episodes of RHONY and RHSLC along with the two most recent episo...

We Saw A Psychic! A She's in the Weeds Psychic Reading 12.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another special edition episode of Or Something Like That! Today we're sharing tales from the Tooth Fairy, reminicising about Valentine's Days past, and lamenting about the disappearance of the Chipmunk Adventure movie but our big special edition news is that WE SAW A PSYCHIC! We can't wait to tell you all about our experience and what o...

Special Bulletin: It Ends With Us - Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni 12.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! We've got thoughts for you on the ongoing Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni saga. We told you we would continue to follow it and boy have we but Sam can't shut up about it so we decided to make it a special bulletin episode. Enjoy! Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesi...

Reality Check: Brynn and Ubah's Explosive Fight on RHONY, RHSLC Reunion, an RHOBH 05.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey Besties! Welcome back to another Reality Check episode of Or Something Like That where we discuss the latest reality TV happenings. On today's episode we dive into the RHONY finale and episode one of the reunion, episodes 1 and 2 of the RHSLC reunion, and the two most recent episodes of Beverly Hills. From Brynn and Ubah's explosive fight to Garcelle's beach par...

Pop Culture Archives: Confessions of a Millennial Middle Schooler - Opening the Vault on Ourselves 29.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, remember when I said my middle school diary was super embarrassing? Guys, you have no idea. And since the whole point of this thing was to have fun and laugh, more often than not at ourselves, we decided to turn it into an episode. So buckle up as Hollis and I share some of our deepest darkest confessions from the most awkward time of our lives for your enjoyment. We laughed...

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