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This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Rebecca Keil — OG Kiwi influencer, lifestyle content creator and all-round truth teller! ❤️ Rebecca has been sharing her life online since the early days of influencing, so we chat about what it was like being one of New Zealand’s original lifestyle influencers, how social media has changed, and what it’s really like having your life play out online. We al...

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re back with a very full catch-up — from David the Medium ticket updates and a few big Warriors games to birthday celebrations, beauty recaps and plenty of pop culture chaos. In pop culture, we’re talking Taylor Swift at the CMAs, Lady Gaga and her growing family, the Spice Girls trolling us, Liv Golf’s bankruptcy drama, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s divorce debacle,...

Episode 76: The Beauty Secrets You NEED to Know This Spring! Tips from NZ’s FAVE Makeup Artist, Stacey Banfield 💄✨ This week on Bestie Boos , we’re getting our beauty bags ready for spring! 🌸💄 We’re joined by Stacey Banfield , a highly respected, fully qualified Christchurch makeup artist with more than 16 years of experience in the beauty industry. Stacey has worked with internationally renow...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re catching up after a busy few weeks — including gardening attempts, blocked ears, two VERY different nights out, and a Friday night story that has us talking about loyalty, friendship and having your mates’ backs . In pop culture, we’re paying tribute to Dolly Parton , chatting about Miley Cyrus heading back into the studio, and getting excited for Bruno Mars coming...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’ve got a LOT to catch up on — including how Sam found herself in hospital with a criminal this week and Sarah getting the fright of her life when a listener literally walks into the room while we’re recording, and of course… UP THE WAHS! 🏉💙❤️💚 We kick things off with a pop culture catch-up, including Hayden Panettiere’s latest headlines, Chanel West Coast (lol), Gl...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re back with another very full catch-up — from Instagram changing its logo and AI taking over our feeds, to celebrity news, Netflix’s latest move, and Sarah’s ongoing Dead Dad saga … because the story isn’t over yet!! Highlights, lowlights and getting railroaded by the Prime Minister of NZ… literally. 😂 Then we finally get into pop culture. We unpack Instagram’s late...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re catching up on a week that somehow manages to span celebrity drama, true crime, wine, friendship, grief, and the discovery of what might genuinely be the perfect new career… We kick things off with Billboard making history , with the entire top five made up of country songs, before celebrating the Commonwealth Games and the incredible medal haul. We chat Warriors v...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re unpacking a huge week in pop culture and catching you up on everything that’s been happening in our world. We dive into Ariana Grande’s brand-new album, Miley Cyrus announcing new music, Lorde’s Lollapalooza performance, the return of the quiff (apparently 😅), and the exciting addition of a Kiwi voice to Google Maps. We also chat Ted Lasso’s return, Spider-Man’s b...

Surprise! Here’s a spur-of-the-moment mini episode to fill your cup this International Friendship Day. 🫶 This week, we’re dropping a little bonus episode to celebrate one of our favourite things in the world — friendship. We chat about what friendship means to us, why your people matter through every season of life, and how lucky we feel to have built this incredible Bestie Boos community. Whethe...

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re covering a little bit of everything — from the biggest pop culture headlines to our weekend sport updates, customer service rants, and why we’re suddenly feeling nostalgic for Neopets. In pop culture, we unpack the 13 Going on 30 sequel officially being in the works, Kim Kardashian’s new energy drink, LeBron James’ potential move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Julie And...

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching you up after a busy week of navigating grief with our wee mates, juggling mum life, work, and all the little moments in between. In pop culture, we unpack the passing of New Zealand acting legend Sam Neill, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s cross-sea love story, the FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show (hello Justin Bieber!), Rihanna’s surprise appearance...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re back after an unexpected week off, and there’s a lot to catch up on. We share why there wasn’t an episode last week and open up about supporting a mate as they navigate the heartbreaking end-of-life journey of their young son. It’s an honest conversation about anticipatory grief, showing up when you don’t have the right words, and witnessing the incredible strength...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re catching up on the highs and lows of the week — from video calls, kids certificates and full belly laughs, through to kids health updates, and all the little moments in between. In pop culture, there’s plenty to unpack. We chat Paris Fashion Week, North West’s latest headline-making moment, Britney Spears’ boys stepping into the spotlight, and why everyone seems co...

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re checking in after a huge few weeks of juggling work, life, kids, and everything in between. From RSV making its way through the house to navigating the new juggle of freelancer life, we’re sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In pop culture, we’re unpacking the latest headlines, including Tyra Banks taking on Netflix, Anne Hathaway’s reported baby new...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re diving into a big week of pop culture — from thoughts on all things Taylor Swift, including her new song and the latest wedding rumours. We talk Dua Lipa’s second wedding celebrations, the new Michael Jackson doco thats number one on Netflix currently and our honest thoughts.... also Madonnas surprise NYC performance and her very revealing interview with Grindr. Sa...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re officially calling it: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the reunion. From the Pussycat Dolls making headlines again to Fergie reuniting with the Black Eyed Peas at the AMAs, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and discussing whether nostalgia is having a bigger moment than ever. We also unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s intimate London wedding, Taylor Swift’...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re catching up after a big weekend — from Club Day at the rugby club, to the very real feeling of needing an extra day to recover from all that fresh air 😅 We chat through what’s been happening in pop culture, including Auckland FC taking out the A-League Championship, Miley Cyrus getting her star on the Walk of Fame, the latest Spotify/Ticketmaster drama, and why Sh...

This week on Bestie Boos, Sezzy is in charge… which means things get chaotic pretty quickly 😭 Fresh off SIX60’s massive Christchurch show, we recap our Once in a Lifetime weekend and everything that came with it — the energy, the nostalgia, and why it felt like the entire country was there. In pop culture land, we unpack Drake breaking streaming records (again), FIFA’s surprisingly stacked new mu...

This week on Bestie Boos , we unpack the things currently consuming our brains: Harry Styles somehow getting even hotter, Spencer Pratt’s chaotic return to relevance, and the very real spiral of AI anxiety. After experimenting with AI tools like Claude and Canva AI, we have an honest conversation about creativity, work, and the growing fear of being left behind as technology moves at lightning spe...

Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama  This week on Bestie Boos, our weekends could not have looked more different… Sarah shares the emotional goodbye to her beloved family dog, while Sam’s weekend takes a very different turn — ending up at a strip club?! Safe to say… there’s a lot to unpack. We then get into the pop culture r...

This week on Bestie Boos , we’re covering a lot — from Christchurch’s new stadium to a full rundown of what’s been happening in pop culture, and how we’re tackling kids tv.  We get into the latest headlines — Billie Eilish living her best life and the rumours swirling around Justin Bieber, and Megan Thee Stallion is dealing with way more than she should have to. Plus, the Kardashian universe conti...

This week on Bestie Boos , it’s been a big week for the girls — Sezzy gets the pod a couple of cheeky shoutouts on ZM (media mogul era loading 🎙️), and Christchurch is buzzing after a massive Supercars weekend. We’re unpacking all the chaos — from Coachella headlines (Bieber, Sabrina, and a little Madonna moment) to internet drama that has everyone picking sides (yes, Alex v Alix… we said what we...

We kick things off with all things sport — from the Masters (on and off the course… because why are we obsessed with the merch, the food, the whole Augusta vibe??), to the Warriors snapping their losing streak in iconic fashion, and why the Black Ferns entering their Whitney Hansen era just feels SO right! Then it’s into pop culture — a Coachella debrief (read: Sabrina Carpenter supremacy), plus a...

This week’s catch-up is a full mix of pop culture, chaos and things slightly going off the rails. We’re diving into the latest docos (hello Prime Minister and Lamar Odom), sharing thoughts on the new stadium vs the old, and everything we’re watching right now — from Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes to the return of Malcolm in the Middle and our complicated relationship with MAFS AU. We also chat about the...

This week’s catch-up is chaotic in the best way… from pop culture overload to some very questionable convo’s. We get into Taylor Swift absolutely sweeping (again) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, Timberlake doing the walk , and all the usual internet chaos that had us spiralling. Somewhere along the way, things take a turn… and we find ourselves deep in...