Two Degrees Hotter

this week, we're taking friendship drama from reddit and putting our moral compasses to the test. from questionable bestie behavior and competing expectations to showing up for your friends when it's inconvenient, we're debating who owes who what in adult friendships. does being a good friend mean always being there, or are some expectations simply asking too much? we're handing do...

this week we're getting into our current yes list & no lists 🫛 from solid wood furniture, signature scents, and peas (yes, peas) to fantasy-self purchases, doom scrolling in bed, and things we're officially over. we're sharing the habits we're embracing, the things we're leaving behind, and the oddly specific opinions we're currently standing by !! anya's favorites...

this week we're talking about the hidden costs of your 20s: all the random, expensive, and oddly specific things nobody warned us we'd be spending so much money on. from weddings, gifts, and therapy to dental work, home maintenance, subscriptions, professional clothes, and the shocking price of a casual drink in boston, we're breaking down the expenses that quietly add up once you ente...

this week we're discussing one of the most important questions of our time: what exactly makes someone seem chic? from compact mirrors and tortoise accessories to speaking multiple languages, we're unpacking all of our completely subjective indicators of chicness. along the way, anya shares a career update, kylie gives us house progress reports, and we debate whether ordering sparkling wat...

fall is officially here, which means it's time for our annual attempt to get our lives together. this week we're sharing the habits, routines, goals, and random life admin we're locking in on this season. from strength training, wedding planning, crockpot dinners, paper planners, and finally answering the question: what if we just did the things we said we were going to do? we're a...

every wedding has lore. this week we're diving into some of the internet's messiest wedding stories: bridesmaid drama, family feuds, wedding money debates, guest list controversies, and people making someone else's wedding entirely about themselves. as someone currently wedding planning, anya may or may not have some thoughts. 👀 grab a drink and come judge strangers with us!! anya&#39...

whether you're anxious, overstimulated, burnt out, stuck in a funk, or experiencing a full-blown hot girl emergency, we've got a wellness habit for that. this week we're sharing the little routines, rituals, and coping mechanisms we reach for depending on exactly how we're feeling. from rage runs and everything showers to comfort shows, group workout classes, and strategic rot nigh...

this week we're taking inventory of our most random strengths and weaknesses. somehow we're capable of navigating public transportation in a foreign country and making a perfect soft boiled egg, but folding a fitted sheet and remembering to buy birthday cards continue to humble us. along the way we recap anya's anniversary trip, kylie's house updates, a pottery-painting coping mech...

this week we're handing out grades to every corner of our lives and discovering that adulthood is basically one long performance review. from finances and fitness to friendships, sleep, careers, hobbies, and fun, we're giving ourselves honest (and occasionally generous) report cards as summer starts to wind down. we chat wedding planning updates, kylie's new homeowner era, marathon tra...

this week we're putting our decision-making skills to the test with a series of difficult hypothetical scenarios. what would you do if your friend started dating the worst person you've ever met? if your company accidentally paid you twice? along the way we tackle friendship drama, career crossroads, relationship dilemmas, surprise money, and more. turns out it's very easy to have stro...

this week we're putting ourselves through the ultimate personality test: a completely unscientific game of "this or that." from unlimited coffee vs unlimited wine to double your salary vs working three fewer days a week, we're making impossible choices, overexplaining our answers, and learning way too much about each other in the process. expect strong opinions, questionable logi...

all it takes is one trip to the rmv, an oil change, or finding forgotten venmo money to realize you've officially become an adult. this week, we're rating random adult experiences on a completely scientific scale. from getting your security deposit back and memorizing your social security number to understanding health insurance (or attempting to), we're ranking the highs, lows, and surprisingly t...

back in january, we set our financial goals for 2026, and now we're seeing how things are actually going: are we ahead, behind, or exactly where we thought we'd be? from asking for raises and avoiding lifestyle creep to navigating wedding expenses, home-buying conversations, and the occasional regrettable activewear purchase, we're sharing what's changed, what's stayed the same...

this week, relationship court is officially back in session. we're diving into some of reddit's messiest dating and relationship dilemmas, from long-distance situationships and mixed signals to trust issues, breakups, and people making decisions that definitely seemed better in their heads. before that, we catch up on our weeks, discuss why interviews are weird, recap a concert, and share a pretty...

we're eating our words this week and talking about all the opinions, beliefs, and life rules we've completely changed our minds about. from coke zero supremacy and ballet flats to people-pleasing, career advice, weddings, workouts, and the myth of ever feeling "caught up," we're revisiting some of our worst takes and biggest perspective shifts. turns out growing up is mostly...

this week, we're discussing the things you quite literally could not pay us to do. from running without headphones to sharing a bed with a friend as a fully grown adult, we're making the case for some of our most random, specific, and deeply held boundaries. along the way, we get into type-a tendencies, overthinking, airport anxiety, unread emails, discount code hunting, and the many ways...

what would your perfect summer day look like with $0? what about $50? what about unlimited money and zero responsibilities? this week we're building our dream summer itineraries at every budget level, debating the best summer activities, and sharing the bucket list items we're determined to cross off before the season ends. anya's favorites: ⁠solar recover after sun moisturizing spray...

this week, we're conducting a friendship audit. after years of podcast episodes, voice notes, life updates, and approximately one million conversations, we wanted to find out how well we actually know each other. from irrational fears and coffee orders to dream influencer niches, wishlist purchases, and the reality shows we'd (probably) win, we're guessing each other's answers and...

we're just about halfway through the year, so it's time for a 2026 goals audit. this week we're checking in on the goals we set back in january, from marathon training and wedding planning to low-spend intentions, fitness certifications, sleep goals, and everything in between. we're talking about what's actually going well, the goals we've quietly abandoned, the ones that e...

this week we're holding court and judging strangers on the internet. we're diving into the fitness and wellness corner of reddit’s "am i the asshole?" and discussing everything from unsolicited gym advice to relationship drama, gym etiquette, and people who may or may not need to mind their own business. court is officially in session, and the verdicts are probably not legally bi...

This week we're exposing all the random rules we've made up for ourselves and officially retiring a few of them. We're talking about the pressure to be productive all the time, have perfect technique, maintain the ideal hair wash schedule, keep up with trends, and somehow have it all figured out. Join us as we discuss the things we're releasing, the expectations we're questioni...

this week we’re sharing our most unserious opinions: from why hard shell tacos are structurally irresponsible to why the reply all button on email should genuinely be studied. we discuss the superiority of facetime audio, the emotional impact of the first sip of diet coke, why top sheets are necessary... you get the deal. we also catch up on our weeks so far, including roaches, gas leaks, dentists...

this week we’re exposing the types of people we’re terrified of becoming: from ipad adults and linkedin thought leaders to people who only talk about work and those who somehow enjoy networking. basically a very honest self drag disguised as a podcast episode. we did plan to include our most unserious opinions too, but we talked too much (shocking), so consider this your official warning that part...

if you’re waking up on monday already overwhelmed, behind, and mentally exhausted… this episode is for you. this week we’re talking about the weekend reset routines that actually help us feel calmer and more prepared for the week ahead without turning sunday into a productivity marathon. we break down our 4-step mental reset for clearing clutter, reducing decision fatigue, and setting your future...

the second it hits 60 degrees we become entirely different people, and this week we’re leaning all the way into it. we’re catching up on chaotic weekends (bridal appointments, teaching, surprise parties, and a suspicious amount of driving), sharing our current favorites, and getting real about what we actually want this season to feel like. this week’s main topic is our spring goals + bucket lists...