Episode Summary:
• A recap of St. Baldrick’s Shave Day, celebrating Casie’s annual head shave, nearly $7,500 raised, Team Live Out Loud approaching $10K for 2026, and the milestone of $200,000+ lifetime fundraising for childhood cancer research — complete with behind‑the‑scenes chaos, early‑morning prep, and the infamous post‑event “bic’ing the head” ritual.
• A Turkey Vase Topic Draw filled with unforgettable BFF memories, from Amber’s “haunted vacuum” incident (thanks, Hoover 4 Vacuum playlist), to Vegas adventures, ice‑cold guest showers, surprise cross‑country gift drops, and the long‑distance friendship lights that keep their homes — and their bond — glowing.
• A cozy, chaotic, laugh‑til‑you‑snort friendship episode, blending tech gremlins, storytelling, and gratitude for every donor, listener, and supporter helping raise awareness for pediatric cancer research — proving once again that this podcast thrives on heart, humor, and decades‑deep best‑friend energy.
Some episodes of We Swear We Had a Point feel like a cozy catch‑up on the couch, and this week’s conversation was exactly that—equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and delightfully chaotic. From St. Baldrick’s shave day to haunted vacuums to cross‑country friendship lore, this one had it all.
Tech Note: The Tech Gremlins were out in FULL FORCE the day we recorded, so while we apologize for those moments…we also did our best to make them as entertaining as possible for you. #RealLife ✌🏼Plus, we added in a bonus video at the end…just because we love y’all so much.
Shave Day: A Tradition, a Milestone, and a Whole Lot of Heart
We kicked things off with a recap of Casie’s annual head shave for St. Baldrick’s—our girl is BALD again! As Amber puts it, “as soon as you get your head shaved, I’m always like, oh, there’s Casie. There she is.”
This year’s shave was a huge success:
• Nearly $7,500 raised on Casie and Seans’s fundraising page
• Team Live Out Loud is sitting just $1,200 shy of $10,000! [Watch Shave Day]
• And—drumroll—crossing the $200,000 lifetime fundraising mark since 2013! 🎉
Not bad for a 2026 goal that started at $5,000.
Do you think we can make this our 9th consecutive year of raising at least $10k? Casie KNOWS we can! So KEEP DONATING — this link always works. 😎
Casie also shared a few behind‑the‑scenes moments of a day that is very much nonstop for her: early wake‑ups, wrangling Kenobi & Mattie, content‑capturing sprints before all the hair is gone (she totally let everyone know they should thank her for only having ONE video to record on Shave Day this year 🤣) and of course, the post‑event ritual of bic’ing her head—an experience she describes as “a whole different feeling, which I do not like.”
This only happens when a challenge is issued with extra donations coming her way. So, it’s always a good sign. Although she’ll never quite understand how bald dude’s can do that on the daily.
Hair With Purpose: Where the Locks Go
One of the most touching parts of the episode was hearing how every inch of hair finds a second life.
• Children With Hair Loss receives longer donations (8+ inches), including Casie’s famous 19 inches of purple hair from years past.
• Matter of Trust takes shorter 3–5 inch donations (about 1 year’s worth of growth) and turns them into mats used for oil spill cleanup. Casie, her mom, sister, and Daniel on the team all had hair long enough to donate to this cause! (Fun fact: they also take pet hair donations!)
• Another great hair organization that Amber called out is Hair for Humans in Portland, Oregon — they specialize in gender affirming cuts for all. 🫶🏼
One final note about hair…yeah. We totally do think it’s weird that The Rock decided this was the week to hair swap with Casie’s original look. 10/10 he should donate $10k so we never have to see this again… 🤣
BFF Memories: Vegas, Ice-Cold Showers, and Friendship Lights
The Turkey Topic of the week was Memorable BFF Experiences, and the stories did not disappoint.
The Accidental Vacuum Ghost (A Work‑From‑Home Classic)
Up first? A new memorable experience from just this week! Amber’s run‑in with what she thought was either a ghost or an unexpected Teams meeting. 👀
While leaving Casie a Polo, she kept hearing a mysterious hum. After spiraling through every possible explanation—including the panic inducing “Am I on a meeting and don’t realize it?” to the 2026 classic “Maybe my house is haunted”—she discovered the culprit:
A Spotify playlist called “Busy Cafe” had transitioned into a track labeled Hoover 4 Vacuum.
WFH people everywhere felt this one in their soul. If you’ve ever got a mysterious sound, be sure to check your playlists, friends.
The Vegas Era
Casie and Amber then reminisced about the whirlwind year that included both their weddings and a trip to Vegas—complete with a fire‑breathing praying mantis sculpture and a playground meant for adults at the Container Park.
The Infamous Shower Incident
Amber recalled visiting Casie years ago, only to discover the guest shower had no hot water. Despite the perfect bagels and welcome gifts, the review was…less than five stars. Although Casie and Sean redeemed themselves later—by fixing that shower and then promptly moving out of that house.
TBD on how their current guest shower holds up.
The Cross‑Country Gift Drops
One of the sweetest traditions the two share is sending each other random surprise packages—so often that both now regularly ask themselves, “Did I order this at 3 a.m.?” before realizing, no, it’s just BFF magic. ✨
The Friendship Lights
The episode wrapped with a love letter to the long‑distance friendship lights that have become part of both their homes. A tap from one side of the country lights up the other—sometimes sparking full‑on “light battles.”
Amber shared that even little Charles recognizes them now: “Oh, Casie just said hi.”
Get your own Friendship Lights here! (Amber gets commission on this)
A Warm, Witty, Perfectly Us Episode
This episode was a reminder of what makes We Swear We Had a Point so special: two best friends, decades of stories, and the kind of laughter that makes your face hurt. (We’ve also gotten multiple comments that we have the same laugh? We dig it! 🤣)
And of course, a huge thank‑you to everyone who donated, shared, commented, or simply listened. Sharing, commenting, and liking… is another great way to help us get word out about children’s cancer research and why it is so desperately needed.
One shave, one story, one friendship light tap at a time—we keep making the world a little brighter. ☀️ We’ll see you next week, friends!
🌲 Connect with Amber on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn — you can also check out her pup @JoJotheKeeshond.
🌴 Catch Casie on Threads, Substack, or LinkedIn — you can also check out her pups @PawsitivePointers.
PS: This weekend was also Casie & Sean’s 8th Wedding Anniversary! 💜
