The Unofficial Sister Podcast

It's just the oldest sister today (but please don't go!). We talk about the neighborhood pancake breakfast and why showing up for your community is worth the early morning, rank the best (and most overrated) Fourth of July foods, and get a little tender about a Peloton ride and what it means to want to do it all without being able to hold it all. Then I to an abridged essay on coming aroun...

We're back after a little unplanned break and there's a lot to catch up on. We get into the great "90s summer" debate (why does every season need a label?), Abby's San Antonio boredom era featuring markers and an adult coloring book, and her official review of SeaWorld. Then we get to our (late) Spring favorites the products, routines, and little things that carried us throug...

It's just the oldest sister today. Abby's at SeaWorld (don't cancel us), so I'm taking you down an Olivia Rodrigo rabbit hole solo. With her new album coming out, I wanted to actually figure out who she is: the Bizaardvark of it all, how drivers license broke records, the Joshua Bassett and Sabrina Carpenter lore (which I get fully lost in), the songwriting credit drama with Taylor...

We finally made it to Disneyland, and we have a lot to say. We recap our two days at Disneyland and California Adventure, including a full food ranking, the light parade that genuinely changed us, and the story of Nellie getting off Space Mountain mid-loading dock. We also cover what to wear on your feet, how to handle the Lightning Lane app without losing your mind, and why you should always list...

Happy (late) Mother's Day! We're ending the day the best way we know how. Abby is officially in San Antonio and we catch up on everything: flying alone with a one year old and a very unfortunate diaper situation, what it's like being the long distance sister, and the Mother's Day feelings that are hard to put into words. Emi shares a vulnerable health update and what it means to fi...

April favorites are here. But first, a little rant. We talk about the word "influencer," why it still carries an eye-roll, and what we actually think about content creation, over-consumption, and social media fatigue. Then we get into what we've been loving this month: diamond drop earrings, a Covergirl lip stain that might beat Summer Fridays, freckle pens, Mahjong, red light therap...

We finally finish what we started, the last 15 things our parents taught us in 30 years of parenting. From eight-second hugs and global dinner nights to raising kids who don't need them in the most beautiful way, we wrap up a list we could have kept going forever. Then we bring on the guest you didn't know you needed: our 18-year-old little brother Davey. He answers your questions, shares...

Abby's baby didn't nap on schedule, so today it's just us. Meaning you and me (Emi). We recap Urban Hill (aka skillet rolls, sticky toffee pudding, and tears over a missing Polaroid) and my birthday wishes. We also talk earthquake anxiety, Taylor Swift Live from Paris, a quick health update, and the house rule we forgot last week. A little bit of everything, per usual, but in the best...

In this episode, we're celebrating Emi's 30th birthday the best way we know how... sharing 30 lessons from our parents. From house rules on the wall to the time machine, birthday wishes, the family gala, and a clothes-sharing contract that was the result of one of our biggest fights ever. We cover the first 15 things our parents did that we're carrying into our own families. Part one o...

Abby's out of town, so Andrew stepped. In this episode, we swap March favorites for something a little different: our five bucket list experiences. Andrew wants an African safari and to play St. Andrews in Scotland. Emi wants to take Nellie to Paris, attend cooking school in Ireland. Just as a teaser. There's also cinnamon rolls involved, a mini 10 at 10 example and of course, a listener q...

March favorites are here. And we're covering a lot of ground. Abby shares her Costco pork carnitas hack that tastes like Cafe Rio, and we get into mouth tape, Coco & Eve self-tanner, hair routines (honest revies of the Olaplex No. 3 Plus!) and a little marriage ritual Andrew invented called 10 at 10. We also have thoughts on the Hannah Montana doc, some Bachelor Nation chaos, and Abby'...

A little life lately, a little deeper conversation, and a lot of sister tangents. We talk family traditions, mental spirals, beauty routines, and the trends we’ve been blind to over the years... all while navigating real life in the background, of course.

This episode starts with a haircut… that I (Emi) did not ask for. We catch up on life lately. A family trip, gas station snack debates, and nostalgic memories of Heelys and sparkly Toms. Abby opens up about postpartum body image and the complicated feelings that can come with summer and swimsuits, while Emi shares a recent mental spiral about the never-ending to-do list of motherhood. We also talk...

In this episode, we finally bring on the third sister, Lizzie. We talk about what it’s like growing up as the middle child, how family dynamics shape who we become, and the ways sisterhood evolves as we get older. Lizzie shares her experience as a new nurse, thoughts (and a few funny stories) on relationships, and the lessons she’s learning about vulnerability and life in this current season of li...

Welcome to the first of at least 12 (Emi told Abby we are committing to at least one year of the podcast) monthly favorites episodes. Because that is what having sisters is all about, chit chatting about all your real favorites. The real things getting us through this season. From health and wellness habits to beauty finds, nostalgic food cravings, TV shows, fashion inspiration, and small self-car...

In this episode, we talk about who we thought we’d be when we were kids and how that compares to where we are now. We reflect on childhood dreams, career pivots, and unexpected paths. Along the way, we catch up on life lately and answer the question of how we knew our husbands were "the one" and green flags to look for.

In this bonus episode, we spiral just a little (nothing new) but in the best way. What starts with sheet pan dinners, scrapbooking, and our current Winter Olympics obsession turns into a deep dive on the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and the figure skating scandal that changed everything. We talk lots of nostalgia, sister stories, anxiety about the future, and how certain cultural moments quietly s...

This episode starts with a bit of a rough week. Emi shares what happened when a recorded episode was lost (THIS PODCAST THING IS HARD), reflects on Valentine’s Day traditions, and talks about the importance of communicating your needs in relationships. We (sadly I this week) also get into health updates, nostalgia, the Olympics, managing DMs, skincare, and vegetables. Yes, really. But don't qu...

We are back with a little bit of a different but very special episode. Emi sits down with her husband Andrew (aka Meteorologist Andrew) to talk about how they met, from seventh grade friends to married life. We chat teenage memories, their New York City engagement, reflections on marriage, and the very real struggle of choosing a movie to watch together. Full of the kind of conversations that happ...

This episode begins with a little catching up, of course. Life updates (a big one for Abby!), weekend plans, and we end with what some may call a trivial listener question, but one we consider utmost importance . The middle of the episode is a reflective conversation, not a full breakdown, surrounding Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart , the new Netflix documentary. We share our unique perspective as youn...

In this episode, we talk about working into working out, e ven if it means lowering the bar. Plus, the usual sister catch-up: life updates, weekend plans, influencer events, viral food trends, and conversations about showing up for friends in different seasons.

We finally did it, we made a podcast instead of just facetiming. In our first episode, we talk sisterhood, motherhood, imposter syndrome, and why we wanted to create a space that feels like hanging out on your parents' living room couch together.