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Girls Gone Gab#99. Jury Duty JadedIt's a new week, a new episode, and no shortage of new stories to tell! Mackenzie dated a celebrity, found herself back in the ER, and also reported for jury duty. Cierra sought out A/C in this summer heat, decided to "do it for the plot", and got a bartender's phone number. Stick around to hear our thoughts about Love Island and Gabby & Rachel's Bachelorette episode 2!
2022-07-2257 minGirls Gone Gab#98. Vabbing for LoveThis week’s episode takes an interesting turn as Cierra exposes Mackenzie to the latest TikTok trend—vabbing. It may be taboo but you know nothing is off limits here. Of course, we’re also breaking down the latest reality tv including Love Island, the Bachelorette premiere, & Claim to Fame. All that & more on this week’s episode. Buckle up because we’re about to get gabbin’.
2022-07-151h 02Girls Gone Gab#97. The Summer I Got Cystic AcneHello again Gabbers! This week on the podcast we keep it casual. Cierra and Mackenzie discuss their most complimented features, how they spent the past weekend, and all the new things they’ve watched- the Elvis movie, Loot, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. We laughed, we cried, we fantasized. Like what you hear? Subscribe! xoxo
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Girls Gone Gab#96. Pizza Burps & Pro ChoiceATTN Gabbers: this episode includes discussions about farts (and how they compare to burps), Mackenzie’s fan girl era…which lets be honest was never a phase, and our thoughts about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade- especially as two pro-choice girlies living in the heart of extremely ‘red states’. If you make it past that…Cierra gives her final thoughts on her GOT journey and is influenced by the bodysuits snatching the nation. **our thoughts and opinions are not meant to be used as fuel for debates or to cast judgment on other beliefs, but rather to share our person...
2022-07-011h 07Girls Gone Gab#95. Birthday Mix-ups & Inbox CleansingThis week on the podcast, we talk about how and why Cierra forgot her own birthday (kinda) and how magical her 29th celebration of life was all while Mackenzie discusses her weekend keeping up with some unusually joyful activities. We talk about some major new releases like The Summer I Turned Pretty, Spiderhead, Hustler and more while Cierra keeps us attune with her Game of Thrones binge. Of course, we couldn't forget our Bachelorette men...we finish out the pod by giving our first impressions on the 2nd half of Gabby & Rachel's men. Buckle up, because we're about to...
2022-06-251h 28Girls Gone Gab#94. Top Guns & GuysSo today (6/17) is Cierra’s birthday…she just wanted it to be known. How does she feel being in the final year of her twenties?! Also, Mackenzie saw Top Gun and she has some thoughts, Cierra just started a show that first aired a decade ago, and the Bachelorette cast has been released. On part one of our review, we swipe right or left on the first 15 guys in this upcoming lineup. Do you agree? Let us know! As always, rate and subscribe…xoxo GGG
2022-06-171h 11Girls Gone Gab#93. Mind Your BusinessThis week on the podcast we chat about: elderly bullies, Liam Payne, the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial aftermath, Mackenzie going viral, high school reunions, Stranger Things, and more. Stay tuned for our version of the red flag rating game…because hypotheticals are fun. As always, thanks for your support. Rate and Subscribe!
2022-06-101h 16Girls Gone Gab#92. Harry's HouseGabbers...we've left you in the dark another week, but we promise it was a Mercury Retrograde emergency. AKA Cierra was sick, so sue us! But we're back and it's officially June baby. That means it's Gemini season, Harry's House is now out, & we've got some major catching up to do. Tune in as we chat about our wild Sunday Funday, talk current pop culture, and rank our favorite songs from Harry's latest album. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'.
2022-06-0355 minGirls Gone Gab#91. Teething & Taylor MadnessHey Gabbers, this week we are fully feeling the astrological affects of a retrograde and an eclipse…so it’s safe to assume there’s more disfunction. Mackenzie is fussy, Cierra feels like a teen mom and Taylor Swift really hit us with a ‘bait and switch’…kinda. We hope you enjoy and don’t forget to rate/subscribe!
2022-05-2043 minGirls Gone Gab#90. Underdogs & UterusesThis week we're all over the place per usual. We chat everything from derby underdogs, OBGYN appointments, the latest Taylor Swift conspiracies, which TV shows have us crying, who Cierra is chasing around town, and black turkey gobblin sightings. All that & more on this week's episode. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'.
2022-05-131h 03Girls Gone Gab#89. Gildan AgeHey gabbers, might wanna listen to this one sitting down. We have an episode filled with all the heavy things weighing on our mind lately. TW: topics include the recent Roe v. Wade controversy, the American Health Care system, and last but not least…the Met Gala. Buckle up, cause we’re about to get gabbin’.
2022-05-061h 02Girls Gone Gab#88. Heartbreak & HearingsIn this week’s episode we’re chatting about our weekend experiences including Bachelor Live on Stage & what Mackenzie never thought she’d see from Bachelor Nation’s Ivan Hall. We chat recent pop culture from the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard case to Harry Styles leaked songs about our queen T. Swift. All that & more on this week’s episode. Buckle up because we’re about to get gabbin’.
2022-04-291h 06Girls Gone Gab#87. Phone Calls & Forever CarbsWe have #NoRegrets about this week's episode. Highlights include: Cierra's Hinge phone call, Mackenzie's latest motivational read, Coachella, The Kardashians, and the Depp v. Heard case. We beg you to also ponder the question- What's your forever carb? and why is the only answer potatoes?
2022-04-221h 15Girls Gone Gab#86. The Great Undie DebateThis week we’re getting heated and taking on the hard hitting topics. That’s right, we talking best and worst underwear and we’re coming in hot on this one. We also chat current pop culture & comment our thoughts on the latest Netflix Ultimatum episodes. Buckle up because we’re about to get gabbin’.
2022-04-151h 00Girls Gone Gab#85. ER Visits & Blue Cat BenjaminIf you thought we were sick and tired last week...just wait until you hear about the not one, not two, but FOUR ER visits our girl Mackenzie had this past week. Don't fret though, she's here and lived to tell us the story about her ongoing sickness experience. This week we also discuss what we've been watching lately including Bridgerton, The Girl from Plainville, and The Ultimatum. Also, hear why the Grammys left us feeling let down, who slid back into Cierra's snapchat, and a word game fail...er...kind of. You'll see...buckle up, because we're about...
2022-04-0858 minGirls Gone Gab#84. On a Big Fat BreakIf you're wondering why the podcast has been on hiatus for two weeks and worried sick the gabbing duo has broken up, worry no more. Or maybe, worry a little bit. We're alive, but barely breathing. This week we return to the pod (late) after a two week hiatus from recording after finding ourselves sick back to back. Spoiler alert: this podcast is airing late due to even more woes so stay tuned for next week's episode for more on that... As a cherry on top, this week's audio came out with some slight static throughout the episode so...
2022-04-041h 02Girls Gone Gab#83. Dutchie DramaWelcome back to GGG. This week Cierra updates us on “magnetic March” or lack there of and Mackenzie fills us in on her latest TikTok phenomenon, MrsDutchie from KY. We also chat about new shows and movies we’re getting into, namely the new Bridgerton-esque dating show and more! Stay tuned towards the second half to hear our thoughts on the Bachelor WTA and fantasy suite episodes. Is Clayton about to ruin his own season?! Buckle up, cause we’re about to get gabbin’.
2022-03-111h 13Girls Gone Gab#82. Magnetic MarchWith a new month, comes another theme of the month challenge....because why not This month we're putting Cierra to the test to see how many strangers she can go out of her way to connect with. Meanwhile, Mackenzie reports back on her Focused February results and which celebrities are popping up in her dreams this week. We finish out with a lightening round discussion of current hot topics, Love is Blind, and Bachelor Hometown dates. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'.
2022-03-051h 06Girls Gone Gab#81. The March MethodThis episode, Cierra’s got a new challenge for next month already but how will it be received? We shall see. Also, we’ve got thoughts on war in the social media age, Love Is Blind predictions, and the latest Bachelor episode. Listen and enjoy!
2022-02-2546 minGirls Gone Gab#80. Super Bowl SpiralThis week on the pod we’re covering everything from super bowl to Kanye’s spiral to the newest Love is Blind season—and of course, how could we forget The Bachelor & Shanae. Which gabber didn’t even watch the half-time show? What do we think about Kanye’s Instagram rants? And is love really blind? All that & more on this week’s episode of Girls Gone Gab.
2022-02-181h 13Girls Gone Gab#79. Period Pain & PuppymelonsThis week, we deliver a new episode filled with only the most relevant topics of course. Hear how Mackenzie's focused February is getting off to a chaotic start and marvel at her ever-interesting 'vernac'. Also, keep up to date on the internet trends by listening to our thoughts on a new app, disney smash or pass, puppymelons, and the rise in neurodivergent content. Last but certainly not least, we leave you with a final discussion of this week's bachelor episode. Will Shanae come out on top again? AND Who is Clayton yelling at in those preview clips?! Join the...
2022-02-111h 14Girls Gone Gab#78. Focused February & Hulk Hogan HaircutsWe're back with the same chaos you've come to know and love. Which Gabber is dreaming of giving Hulk Hogan haircuts? Why are Cierra's exes re-emerging on Instagram? And has Mackenzie ditched the dating apps for good? Top that with an almost-fire, a two-stepping good time, two celebrity baby announcements, and more Bachelor/Shanae drama and you've got this week's episode of Girls Gone Gab. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'.
2022-02-041h 12Girls Gone Gab#77. The Bad Voice Prompt & Cierra's Black VoidOK Gabbers, if you thought we were all over the place before...well, nothing has changed. This episode kicks off with some much needed follow ups from last week. This includes Megan Fox's engagement ring, the CHEER rivalry that duped us all, and a little taste of some Hinge voice prompts we came across that either made us laugh or made us cringe. Also, we find out that Cierra is living in a black void, West Elm Caleb is the worst, the Green M&M deserves justice, and the Bachelor is just basically the Cassidy and Shanaenae show. Be...
2022-01-281h 12Girls Gone Gab#76. State of the UnionGabbers, we've gone off our rockers in 2022 and it's clear. This week we're explaining why we went MIA last week and accidentally lost all of the podcast audio. Yep, we're taking some major L's in 2022 already but not to worry, we're not going anywhere. We heard from you, the listeners, on what you want more of on the pod so this week we're dipping more into our personal lives, dating, and some general pop culture tea...because let's be honest we're all starting to feel a little stale after back to back seasons of Bachelor. We're gabbing about MGK...
2022-01-211h 46Girls Gone Gab#75. Holiday HazeIt's the first Girls Gone Gab of the new year and we're still in a haze from all the holiday celebrations. From Christmas in Louisville to New Year's in Austin and all the drinks and flying woes in between, the we're slow rolling into 2022. The episode recaps tumultuous travels, NYE adventures, 2022 vision boards, and of course, Clayton's Bachelor premiere. While we're all still wondering why Clayton is the Bachelor, we give our thoughts on night one intros and who we think are the girls to watch this season. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin'.
2022-01-0759 minGirls Gone Gab#74. A Very Merry FinaleMerry Christmas fellow gabbers! If you’ve stuck with us all season long, we applaud you. In this final episode this year we give you a drive thru moment, some psychic medium predictions, and a brief reaction of Michelle’s Bachelorette finale…(which lets be honest, is mostly about how precious Brandon is). Have a happy holidays and join us for more episodes in the New Year!
2021-12-2453 minGirls Gone Gab#73. Show ShockedFrom that Sex & the City re-boot opener to that Bachelorette Fantasy Suite rose ceremony, bombs were dropped this week on the TV room floor & it’s got us all shook up. This week we’re covering all things pop culture from Mackenzie’s update on the Taylor Swift dance party, Cierra’s thoughts on Coming Out Colton, Austin’s newest Netflix reality personalities, & our feelings on a Miley Cyrus Pete Davidson coupling. All that & so much more now available anywhere you get your podcasts.
2021-12-1759 minGirls Gone Gab#72. Dance Parties & Drama RecapsThis week on GGG we’ve got some updates for you. Mackenzie tests out her interesting Black Friday purchases, Cierra feels included with Apple Music Replay, and we discuss the sold out Taylor Swift dance parties that are sweeping the nation. Not to mention, we also discuss the recent Men Tell All episode highlights and we have questions…Why did they air Taysia that way? Who is responsible for those bad reviews? Why is Clayton confessing to being intimate with multiple girls?! Keep up with us on Instagram and anywhere you get your podcasts!
2021-12-1057 minGirls Gone Gab#71. Post-Turkey TragicListen, gabbers. We're all the way off this week. From not getting our beloved mashed potatoes to having a no-good-very-bad Wednesday, we've gone mad over here. So we're bringing you this episode a few days late, because we're just trying to keep up these days but we love you for hanging in there with us. Tune in to this week's episode to here about our post-turkey tragedies, Spotify wrapped hot takes, the unique Black Friday purchases we splurged on, and of course, all our thoughts on the Bachelorette Hometowns week. All that & more on this week's episode of Girls...
2021-12-061h 00Girls Gone Gab#70. Mashed potatoes and Messy BehaviorHappy Thanksgiving from Girls Gone Gab! This episode includes our holiday food tier list (that nobody asked for) and some gabbing about the latest things we’ve been watching. Mackenzie celebrates her DWTS top pick and Cierra shares her major swerve moment (to no surprise at all). Of course we also discuss all things Bachelor Nation “messy” hot topics- including Hannah Brown’s new book, Tasia and Zac’s breakup, Katie’s new IG series/reveal, and last but not least, Michelle’s latest episode. Like what you hear? Like and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!
2021-11-2759 minGirls Gone Gab#69. Jocks & FrocksThis week on the pod, we're really exploring the range of masculinity talking about everything from Harry Styles' new "life brand", Pleasing, to our Bachelorette jock boys Joe, Clayton, & whiny frat boy Chris. Harry's got Cierra in a choke hold with his new nail polish line while Mackenzie is a little more skeptical on the ambiguous celebrity branding. On the other hand, Mackenzie & Cierra can both agree on one thing and that's the jock boy vibes we got on this week's episode of the Bachelorette. While it's slightly cringy, Michelle is definitely falling & the front runners are emerging. We...
2021-11-1952 minGirls Gone Gab#68. Red (Girls Gone Gab Version)You know what time it is...gabbers & swifties unite because it's Red season. We're breaking down all of our reactions and thoughts to Taylor's re-release of the Red album. Recorded just hours after the release, we're bringing it to you hot off the press--including which songs were our favorites, which songs have grown on us since the original Red release, and which lyrics cut us to core. Oh, and of course, you know we didn't forget the All Too Well short film. When it comes to what's next for Taylor & a potential tour (?) Mackenzie has the perfect plan for...
2021-11-1653 minGirls Gone Gab#67. Looking For Friends and Lettuce WrapsBuckle up for a brand new episode! This week Cierra starts us off with a chat about adult “gatherings” and navigating the relationships of friends as we get older. Also, find out what Mackenzie defines being a “number 1” BFF means. There is also discussion about the tragic music festival events that took place recently and our thoughts on what happened followed by some lighthearted banter about who other than- the one and only Taylor Swift. More is in store when we discuss episode 4 of the Bachelorette including a slumber party, a lettuce wrap, and a snake. Subscribe if you love us…or do...
2021-11-121h 08Girls Gone Gab#66. Karl 2.0Hey Gabbers--we're back and so is the spirit of Karl. Yes, we're breaking down all our thoughts on week three of Michelle's season including Karl 2.0, AKA Jamie. We chat why the liars never come out ahead, what feels off about Rick, and who our top picks are for the season. We also have updates on Jimothy, or rather, his look-a-likes Mackenzie has already spotted, what's up with Texas water, and why Texas birds are the worst. Join us for all that & more on this week's episode. Buckle up because we're about to get gabbin'.
2021-11-051h 09Girls Gone Gab#66. Sob StoriesWe’re back…and this time in different time zones! Hear Mackenzie and Cierra share “sob stories” of the week’s recent events including ants, washing machines, and fender benders (oh my!). The girls also gab about recent pop culture relationship news from past bachelor(ette) stars to the “Kravis” whirlwind romance. That’s not all though- we also include a recap of episode 2 of Michelle’s bachelorette season. Buckle up, cause we’re about to get gabbin’.
2021-10-301h 09Girls Gone Gab#65. Raisin RanchHey Gabbers, the super bowl of bachelor nation is here AKA Michelle’s Bachelorette season premiere. Of course, we recorded all of our thoughts & reactions to one of the biggest nights in bach nation. This special episode was recorded IRL together on Mackenzie’s last night before moving to Texas & leaving Cierra behind forever (JK, lol). Join in on our last girls night chat as we talk all things bachelorette, why we couldn’t live on a raisin ranch, & debate serious topics like how we would sit (or lay) in a box if we had to be wheeled out to come u...
2021-10-2259 minGirls Gone Gab#64. Shooting the ShartBoy have we been sitting on this one for a while…This episode begins with some casual conversation about Cierra’s latest crime show fixation. It also includes Mackenzie’s experience of leaving a great work environment and feeling all the feels and gratitude as she moves on to big new things! BUT THEN, the real kicker is the story of Mackenzie’s most embarrassing work related mishap ever. It’s safe to say we will be avoiding spicy chicken pasta from now on. As always, like, subscribe, and leave us a review! Xoxo GGG
2021-10-151h 02Girls Gone Gab#63. Love is in the *Air* (BIP Finale)Hey gabbers, we're back and we are TIRED. Anyone else feeling the effects of this mercury retrograde? We know we are. In this week's episode, we're chatting about Mackenzie's newfound astrological birth chart revelations (AKA why she is a hypocrite), what makes a good ASMR video, and of course, you already know we're breaking down the Bachelor in Paradise finale. From Noah & Abigal (& dale?) to Joe & Serena (& Kendall?) we're breaking down all of the newest official BIP couples & their third-party counterparts. We end with a story of Mackenzie's blackout mystery Instagram follows and how they led her back to...
2021-10-081h 05Girls Gone Gab#62. Hangin’ with HarryHey gabbers! This week we went to Nashville to see Harry Styles, Love on Tour and ended up getting a 2 for 1 show by being mere feet away from Olivia Wilde herself. (We’re not freaking out, you’re freaking out) In other news, Mackenzie turns into a celebrity lookalike, Britney Spears flies a plane, and a tik tok glitch is sending us into another Taylor Swift spiral. Of course we also recap episode 10 of BIP and discuss Ivan’s deceit, Abigail’s potential involvement with another alum, and Aaron’s chaotic energy…as per usual. Be sure to subscribe if you enjoy!
2021-10-0253 minGirls Gone Gab#61. Back from a BreakSo we took a short break and now we're back! Cierra has the "suds" and Mackenzie has a girl boss birthday announcement. Big changes are happening so we are coping by reminiscing on our old teenage crushes- aka by seeing the Jonas Brothers live in concert. Hear our recap of the show along with an analysis on which brother we'd pair up with if we could choose. Stay tuned until the 42:35 mark to hear our thoughts on the last two weeks of Bachelor in Paradise. We hit all the high points including Brendan and Pieper's farewell, Kendall and Joe's...
2021-09-271h 04Girls Gone Gab#60. A Paradise PredicamentThis week we’re breaking down not one, but FOUR episodes of paradise so you know we’ve got a lot to gab about. But first we ask the big questions--like why is Mackenzie’s head so much larger than Cierra’s, why do your ex's ex have to show up that most inopportune of times, and what has Mackenzie disgusted with Cierra? Of course, you know we aren’t gonna miss any of the juiciest BIP drama--from Maurissa & Connor to Mari & Demi to Joe & Kendall to Brendan & Pieper to Chris & Alana, we’ve got you covered (Whew, that was a lot...
2021-09-101h 11Girls Gone Gab#59. All About Body Language with Blanca CobbToday on the podcast we have a special guest joining us- international body language expert and TV personality, Blanca Cobb! Blanca has been featured on Today, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, The Doctors, and countless others. With a Master’s degree in Psychology Blanca believes in the amazing power of body language to convey what our words cannot. Blanca is most known for helping people to break down the complexities of human behavior to be able to succeed in work, relationships, and life. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Find Blanca online at...
2021-09-0453 minGirls Gone Gab#58. Mr. Steal Your GirlThis week we're talking all things Bachelor Nation baby. Well, honestly when are we not, right? But this week we're doing a broad overview, a state of the union address if you will, on all things Bachelor Nation. We also recap and comment on the first three episodes of Bachelor in Paradise, hitting on all the high points of the drama so far (we're looking at you Demi, Thomas, & Riley AKA Mr. Steal Your Girl). Also, find out what Sunday scary has Mackenzie buying night lights in bulk (because of course she is). All that and more on this...
2021-08-271h 18Girls Gone Gab#57. Feminine Magnetism with Hilay FarooqThis episode opens up with some lighthearted banter all stemming from Cierra’s lack of Tik Tok references and Mackenzie’s constant antics. Does she have a problem? A crippling addiction even? Who can be too sure. Have you also stumbled onto the craze that is Bama rush Tok?? If so, we talk about that too. We also welcome a special guest, Hilay Farooq, who chats with us about feminine magnetism. Her insights into our body’s natural ability to guide us in decision making and the idea of “doing less” to attract more is something you won’t wanna miss! To lea...
2021-08-2054 minGirls Gone Gab#56. Funnel Cakes & FinalesYou know what time it is. The moment we've all been waiting for, the event of the year-- it's the Bachelorette finale. After a quick catch up chat, discussing our thoughts on state fairs, the best fair food, and what makes a winning cow (important), we jump into our full breakdown of The Bachelorette finale. We're talking about everything from Justin's early end, the Greg Gate drama, and of course our thoughts on Blake, Katie, and Aunt Lindsey. This finale was a doozey and we've been taking notes. Buckle up because we're about to get gabbin.
2021-08-131h 25Girls Gone Gab#55. The Great Greg DebateThis episode is a completely mixed bag. Y'all might need a map to follow this one! We start with a not so juicy love life update, a story about Mackenzie's journey in a downtown parking garage, and our recent favorite things to watch (including shows, movies, and youtube videos). There's also some tidbits about the ego-shredding experience of donating clothes in today's secondhand wastelands and fantasies of becoming the next great American author. Stick around for the "Great Greg Debate"starting around the 38 min. mark. Find out how this "hometown" episode of the Bachelorette made us duke it out...
2021-08-061h 26Girls Gone Gab#54. Bonus NipsOn this week’s episode we’re breaking down all the latest events from post-covid concert PDA, the excitement of the Olympic games, our favorite tv-shows at the moment, and of course some fun facts about celebrities with extra nipples because you know we always bring the educational content. We dive into this week’s episode of The Bachelorette and comment our thoughts on the Men Tell All. Why did Michael leave so abruptly? Was Connor B’s secret admirer just a PR stunt? And how do we feel about Thomas’ Zoom apology? All that & more on this week’s episode of...
2021-07-301h 00Girls Gone Gab#53. Make it (fake) RainIn this week’s episode we discuss Cierra’s new found lucky streak, Mackenzie’s concert tactics and update on our journey to a bilingual girl summer. We also chat about Katie’s questionable green T-shirt, Mike’s momma’s boy moment, and the devastating loss of Andrew S. on this week’s episode of The Bachelorette.
2021-07-231h 18Girls Gone Gab#52. First Date FoulWe're kicking this week's episode off strong with Cierra's ultimate first date foul. Spoiler alert/caution: she threw up on the date and we're breaking down the cringe-worthy play by play. After recovering from the first date embarrassment, we chat finding new friends as an adult, who's decided to pick up some new skills this summer, and why Mackenzie may have set off a false alarm on Cierra's mom's "new tattoo". We wrap up the episode in typical fashion, breaking down episode six of Katie's season of the Bachelorette. We're covering everything from our thoughts on if Greg is...
2021-07-161h 08Girls Gone Gab#51. Anniversary & Asking for a KissWe’re back and this time we are celebrating our one year anniversary! Honestly neither of us thought we’d make it this far but here we are. Listen while we chat about what we’ve been up to, our recent uneventful dates, and someone getting asked for a kiss. If you’re here for the Bachelorette commentary, feel free to tune in at 30:38 to hear our thoughts on episode 5 of Katie’s season. We foresee a budding bromance brewing, gush about the DIY date, and much more! Feel free to subscribe or review if you like what you hear and follow...
2021-07-092h 05Girls Gone Gab#50. Make Your Move Interview with Author Jon BirgerThis week on the podcast we have the privilege of sitting down with "Make Your Move" author Jon Birger. Jon is an award-winning magazine writer, a contributor to Fortune, and a dating expert. We discuss Jon's philosophy that in today's lopsided dating field, women are the ones in charge. Jon explains how his interest in the data science of the dating world and his observations of the women in his own life unexpectedly led him into the world of dating advice. We question him on ways women can make the first move, if it's okay to date a coworker, dating a...
2021-07-021h 36Girls Gone Gab#49. Birthday Blues & Bachelorette Re-capWe’re back! We took a one week hiatus to recover from Mercury’s retrograde. Also, Cierra was experiencing the “birthday blues” and contemplated buying magical stones while Mackenzie is watching musicals and joining the most elite social media app. In this episode we inevitably recap all the things going on in episodes 2 and 3 of The Bachelorette. We’re talking everything from virgin Mike to krazy Karl to Mr. Doger, Thomas. Not to mention all the emotions of Michael A’s touching story. Hear all of this and more anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow us on IG @girlsgonegab for extra ad...
2021-06-251h 22Girls Gone Gab#48. Glitter FriesWe've got a LOT to cover this week. We start with a million dollar pitch from Mackenzie, get a botox update, and her hack for embracing your insecurities. Of course, we give an update on part two of our girls trip to Austin, airport scaries, and spill how many items on our travel challenge list we completed. We close out the second half of the episode with what else but some good old fashioned Bachelorette recapping and commentary for the premiere of Katie's season. How do we feel about papa Chris being gone? New Bachelor hosts? And who's into...
2021-06-111h 13Girls Gone Gab#47. Big Fat Trip to AustinThis week we’re taking Girls Gone Gab on the road & podcasting live and together for the first time from Austin. We’re chatting about all of our travel adventures, mishaps, & new friends we’ve met this week and asking the big questions like why do clouds make Mackenzie nervous, what is an estatic dance party, and what lessons can be learned from our fairy godbrother during a night out on Rainey St? All that & more on this week’s episode. Buckle up because we’re about to get gabbin’.
2021-06-0457 minGirls Gone Gab#46. Botox & Bon VoyageIn this week's episode we're talking why cicadas are the worst, Botox & beauty standards, and what Patrick Dempsey has over Nick Jonas. We chat about our travel quirks and play "most likely to" vacation edition as we gear up for our trip to Austin. Also, why is there so much sexual tension on planes? Do you talk to strangers when traveling or keep to yourself?! All that & more on this week's episode of Girls Gone Gab.
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2021-05-281h 12Girls Gone Gab#45. One Less Lonely GirlThis week we are throwing it back to a simpler time when #Bennifer was a thing and JBiebs was singing 'One Less Lonely Girl'. We are talking all things pop culture including canoodling couples, the 'Friends' reunion, and the latest beauty influencer drama. Not to mention, we also touch on internet hate comments and Mackenzie's experience with botox. Keep it real and follow us on Instagram as well as give the show a rating! We appreciate you...keep gabbin'.
2021-05-211h 00Girls Gone Gab#44. Let's Talk about Sex BabyIn week's episode we're talking about the country-wide gas & gua sha shortage, failed vacation plans, and wrapping up the final two chapters of the "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk" book club. We consider the perspective presented by the book on waiting until marriage and provide our own perspectives and experiences to the topic of sex & it's effect on dating situations. We round out with stories of Mackenzie's awkward L.A. experience & Cierra's unexpected telenovela worthy moment. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin.
2021-05-141h 01Girls Gone Gab#43. Soup and SandwichGiddy Up Gabbers...this week's episode starts with some horsing around and stock talk. Mackenzie begins a long journey with an iconic TV series and Cierra spills the latest tea on the cast of Netflix's The Circle.
This week we also respond and discuss the themes of knowing your conscience, what it looks like to trust in relationships, emotional needs/ love languages, and marital commitment as we dive further into "How to Avoid Falling in Love With a Jerk" (Chapters 9-12).
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2021-05-071h 26Girls Gone Gab#42. John Tucker Must DieIn this week's episode we're breaking down everything from Taylor Swift third album conspiracies, Mackenzie's real life John Tucker Must Die moment, Cierra's re-emerging love interest from the past, and which popstar Cierra is dreaming about these days. We wrap up this week's episode with a breakdown of chapters 5-8 of "How to Avoid Falling In Love with a Jerk" and share some of our experiences dealing with #jerks, relationship patterns, and the influence of family history on dating.
Buckle up because we're about to get gabbin'.
2021-04-301h 11Girls Gone Gab#41. What’s Up & Book ClubThis is a lengthy episode so grab a snack before you settle in for this one! Mackenzie and Cierra begin the episode with a recap of events following last week’s encounter with the spirit world. They also discuss Mackenzie’s continued vaccine love saga, Netflix’s The Circle, and former Bachelor, Colton Underwood’s, recent announcement. The second half of the episode (beginning at 45:41) introduces our new book club series exploring John Van Epp, Ph D ‘s “How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk: The Foolproof Way to Follow Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind”. Chapters 1-4 touch on topic...
2021-04-231h 25Girls Gone Gab#40. The Redneck MediumThis week on the podcast we have a very special guest. Kayla Sellers AKA the "Redneck Medium" joins us! Kayla is a Kentucky-based Psychic Medium who has the unique ability to connect with the energy of people in this world as well as the Spirit world. She uses this ability to provide positive and guiding insight on future possibilities. She enjoys receiving evidence from Spirit to help connect their loved ones with messages from the other side. In this episode, we dig deep and find out more about her special abilities and even receive three scarily accurate messages from...
2021-04-1653 minGirls Gone Gab#39. My Favorite ThingThis week on the pod, we're breaking down our current favs. We're talking about everything from drinks, podcasts, Netflix, music, manifesting, and more. This week's episode sparks the conversation on the difference between "I love you" and "love you", believing in "the one", and how many times is too many times to listen to a song on repeat before you're certified insane? Join us for this week's chatty casual catch-up and drop us DM on Instagram @girlsgonegab with YOUR current favorite things.
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2021-04-0956 minGirls Gone Gab#38. A Letter to Our Younger SelvesIn this week's episode we take a break from Bachelor commentary and guest interviews and take it back to the unfiltered bff chats we all love. We start off by demystifying the big toilet paper industry, questioning why kids these days have "ice in their veins", and daydreaming about a vaccine clinic love story. For the main topic of today's episode, we break down the advice we'd give to our younger selves with a variety of logical, funny, and heartwarming notes we'd send back in time if we could. We finish with a fun game of FACT or FICTION...
2021-04-021h 06Girls Gone Gab#37. Rap Battles and Rotten Dates with GUEST Tori PiskinJoining us for this episode is the always comical Tori Piskin! Tori is one half of the Got It From My Momma podcast, a top 50 comedy iTunes chart podcast she hosts with her mom Lulu. Hailing from New York, Tori brings her fiery personality to the "south" and gabs with us on topics like how she got her start in the comedy and podcast space, her experience on Wild N Out, and her horrible date with an eratic lawyer. Stay tuned til the end where we discuss Bachelor in Paradise predictions and have a little game of "Sink or Ship".
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2021-03-2657 minGirls Gone Gab#36. GRAMMYs & Grand FinalesOn this week's pod we're breaking down everything from our mini-road trip to Columbus, The Grammys, and, of course, The Bachelor Season Finale. Also, what's our taste test verdict on Onda Sparkling Tequila? Why are the London Hinge boys so much better than the U.S.? And who will win the battle of a good old fashioned game of song association? All that and more on this week's episode of Girls Gone Gab.
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2021-03-191h 15Girls Gone Gab#35. TikTok Tequila + Royal TeaThis episode is all about our recent deep dives. Cierra is influenced to buy tequila she saw on Tiktok and mentions the confusing cryptocurrency that is NFTs. Mackenzie leads the discussion on the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and how she has reached a point of no return in regards to all things royal family drama. The episode, as per usual, is wrapped up with our thoughts on the most recent Bachelor episode. There's overnight stays, weird dates, and rumors of a romance. Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if you enjoy the show!
2021-03-121h 09Girls Gone Gab#34. Women Tell All & Would You RatherIn this week's episode we're catching up on our latest weekend plans, debating F.R.I.E.N.D.S. vs The Office, addressing the latest Bachelor Nation drama with Taylor Nolan, breaking down the Women Tell All episode, and finishing out with a juicy game of would you rather. Would you rather date Harry Styles or be BFFs with Taylor Swift? Murder your best friend & get away with it or never be able to leave your house again? All that & more on this week's episode.
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2021-03-051h 25Girls Gone Gab#33. The Man, The Myth, The LegendThis is the most anticipated episode to date. Right out of the gate, Mackenzie and Cierra discuss Britney Spears' ongoing conservatorship, the twisted perception of "celebrities gone mad", and the lasting detrimental effects of low rise jeans on millennials. There's also a brief recap of hometown date week on The Bachelor. To round out this episode, the "mutual match" from our Valentine's Day dating adventure enters the chat. He answers our burning questions and lets us in on his personal dating experience. Subscribe and share if you enjoy!
Notable Timestamps:
Britney Spears...
2021-02-261h 11Girls Gone Gab#32. Same Date, Same DayOur Valentine's Day virtual dating plan goes awry when we both accidently get paired with the same guy while participating in The League's Live dating "game". This week on the pod we're breaking down our league live experience, who got live ghosted, and how we found out we dated and *matched* the same guy. While our mutual match wasn't able to make it on this episode, he does know about the podcast and will hopefully be on in a future episode. We take a step back from Bachelor commentary this week to stand in support of the BIPOC contestants...
2021-02-1945 minGirls Gone Gab#31. Vision Boards & V-Day PlansThis episode we discuss how we spent our Super Bowl Sunday and how we feel about Mercury being in retrograde. Cierra goes old-school and makes a cut and paste vision board and Mackenzie brings up Valentine's Day plans which involves online speed dating. We always wrap up the episode with commentary on the latest Bachelor episode- including MJ's demise, Heather's surprise visit, and Matt's lack of steamy romance.
2021-02-121h 12Girls Gone Gab#30. The LeagueThis week on the pod, we discuss what's going down in Harry Style's DMs, dating apps, and the latest Bachelor drama. Cierra celebrates Harry's birthday while Mackenzie reveals another episode in her ongoing saga of unusual dreams. We talk about The League, live video dating, and the Taylor Swift dating profile hack to actively repel away the bad eggs out there. And of course, we address our thoughts on all of the Bachelor house drama from Anna to Victoria to MJ & Jessenia's looming 2 on 1 date.
2021-02-051h 19Girls Gone Gab#29. Dark Dreams and Drama QueensIn this episode, the girls get a little nostalgic. They discuss steamy shows, childhood fears, and recurring dreams. Learn why Mackenzie checked her poops when she was little, some tips on how to avoid "stranger danger", and the backstory of Cierra's high school rumor. As always, the show is wrapped up with commentary on episode 4 of The Bachelor. A game of 'Guess Who' Bachelor edition is conjured up on the spot inspired by the beloved childhood game using the remaining women on the show as the options. Listen along at the end to see if you can pick the contestants...
2021-01-291h 17Girls Gone Gab#28. Dreams, Romance, & RedirectionsIn this week's episode we break down more of Mackenzie's bizarre dreams, take a peak into Cierra's future with astrocartography, and spill all the tea on the latest Bachelor nation drama. Whose dog is running through Mackenzie's mind? Where will Cierra move next? And how do we feel about Chris Harrison erotica?! All that and more on this week's episode.
2021-01-221h 23Girls Gone Gab#27. Bra Straps and Broken DreamsThis episode covers a variety of topics...Mackenzie talks on Bridgerton, astrological predictions, and her interrupted proposal dream. Cierra's in her teenage feels over a new song and mourns the loss of Harry Styles no longer being on the market. The show is of course, rounded out with all the Bachelor talk including the real star of this week's episode- Queen Victoria's bra straps. Buckle up folks. It's quite the ride.
2021-01-151h 25Girls Gone Gab#26. GUEST Kayla Pecchioni + Bach PremiereThis week on the podcast we’re back for SEASON 2 (!!) of Girls Gone Gab & we’re breaking down all things Bachelor Premiere with our special guest Kayla Pecchioni.
Kayla played the female lead role in the 2nd North American tour of Book of Mormon along with performing in various other musical productions. She’s a Virgo, a plant mama, fellow bachelor fan and the co-host of the You good, sis? Podcast! We can’t wait for you to hear all of her hot takes. Find Kayla on Instagram @kaylapecchioni & @yougoodsispod.
2021-01-081h 06Girls Gone Gab#25. SEASON FINALE'Tis the Girls Gone Gab season finale AND the finale of Tayshia's Bachelorette season. We recap the happy ending of the show and express our gratitude for a successful first podcast season. We wish everyone a happy holidays and will be back in the new year!
2020-12-251h 08Girls Gone Gab#24. Evermore, Hometowns, & Santa Sh*tIn this week's episode we've got a LOT to cover. From Taylor Swift dropping another surprise album to two nights of Bachelorette, including "hometowns", we break it all down. Also find out who Cierra is grieving & why Mackenzie is on her Santa Sh*t.
Timestamps:
Personal Talk 00:00-09:35
Evermore 09:35-27:38
Bachelorette 27:38-1:26:24
2020-12-181h 26Girls Gone Gab#23. Got It From Our MommasThis episode Mackenzie and Cierra have a mom Q and A session. Topics include favorite concerts, pet peeves, and they describe the girls as children. You won't want to miss out on this behind the scenes glimpse of the hosts through the eyes of their mommas!
2020-12-111h 13Girls Gone Gab#22. "Love You Up"On this week's bonus episode Mackenzie gives Cierra some tough love over their weekend manifesting exercises before jumping into some Bachelorette commentary on Episode 9 of Tayshia's season. The ladies give their opinions on the Bennett vs Noah showdown, Ben opening up, and the remaining men going through the lie detector test to see just how ready they are for hometowns.
2020-12-0949 minGirls Gone Gab#21. Vulnerability, Manifesting, & moreIn this episode we break down this week's episode of The Bachelorette & provide our own commentary with a healthy dose of conversation around the men's vulnerable stories, our top picks, & if you really can manifest your way to love. As always we sprinkle in our own comedic relief discussing which Bachelorette contestant is giving us major F.R.I.E.N.D.S deja vu, how Ed is still even around, and why Mackenzie's heart pooped it's pants this week.
2020-12-041h 05Girls Gone Gab#20. Guest Jessica Moorhouse of the Mo Money PodcastThis episode we start with a Bachelorette commentary session which is mostly just about claiming a favorite contestant to hit up on IG. Then, we have a nice chat with The Millennial Money Expert and the host of the Mo Money Podcast, Jessica Moorhouse! She discusses how getting started with your financial plans is not as intimidating as one might think. No more scarcity mindset- just baby steps that make sense for your goals and patience...must have patience.
Jessica enters the episode at 26:55.
Show her some love: @jessicaimoorhouse and @MoMoneyPodcast on Instagram. jessicamoorhouse.com
2020-11-271h 08Girls Gone Gab#19 Guest Keisha Greaves Girls Chronically Rock This week we sit down with founder & CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha Greaves to talk about the challenges of living with muscular dystrophy, how she has used her diagnosis to help others through her love of fashion, and how people of all abilities can be allies for the disability community. You won't want to miss this special guest. We also include a quick Bachelorette commentary & explain why Cierra goes MIA in this episode.
2020-11-201h 00Girls Gone Gab#18. Dating Q & A Part 2On this week's episode we finish up our dating Q & A session with questions like "Are you a romantic?", "Do you enjoy first dates?", and "Why do people feel the need to give unsolicited dating advice?". Also, Cierra shares an interesting story of getting hit on in her Halloween costume in the most unsuspecting of places. We finish up with a quick Bachelorette recap as Tayshia begins her journey to love.
2020-11-131h 03Girls Gone Gab#17. Tayshia TimeIt’s the week we’ve all been waiting for when Clare “blows up The Bachelorette” & Tayshia arrives on the scene. This week we break down all the dramatic moments of this episode & give our real thoughts on Clare and Dale.
2020-11-0645 minGirls Gone Gab#16. The Ultimate UpdateThis episode is all about the updates. The girls discuss all the latest happenings in their personal lives since they last saw each other. Mackenzie lets us know how her family is faring these last few weeks and Cierra talks about an incident involving the cops. (Around the 55 min mark) The girls also give their take on The Bachelorette's third episode. If you're watching this season, you know there is a lot to unpack!
2020-10-301h 21Girls Gone Gab#15. Guest Jodi Guglielmi PEOPLE MagazineOn this week's episode we sit down with PEOPLE Magazine's Jodi Guglielmi to talk all about her career in entertainment journalism, her most memorable celebrity encounters with stars like George Clooney & John Krasinski, dating in NYC, commentary on the Bachelorette and so much more. You can find Jodi on Instagram @jodiguglielmi and find her work on People.com or on PeopleTV's #RealityCheck. You won't want to miss this one!
2020-10-231h 10Girls Gone Gab#14. Bachelorette Premiere RecapIt's finally Bachelorette time! Mackenzie and Cierra break down the premiere episode of Clare Crawley's season. The topics include the elephant in the room that is Dale, whether love at first sight is real, and if gimmick entrances are the way to go.
2020-10-1656 minGirls Gone Gab#13. Swerve ScaleOn this week's episode of Girls Gone Gab Mackenzie and Cierra dive into listener questions on all things dating, boys, and relationships. The girls discuss everything from profile turn offs, the reacher vs grabber dynamic, and end with some memorable stories of some serious swerving of incoming advances.
2020-10-091h 00Girls Gone Gab#12. Book Club- The Final ChapterIn this episode we find out that Cierra has a safe word, the podcast brings all the boys to the yard, and the book club comes to an end. As the girls wrap up their reading, they discuss enneagram type 6- the loyalist and type 7- the enthusiast. The final thoughts are to use what we know and learned from these teachings and use it to enhance our relationships and accept people as they are.
2020-09-2556 minGirls Gone Gab#11. BONUS: Birthday BashThis week we're putting out a BONUS episode mid-week as we re-cap all of the *shenanigans* that took place over the long weekend as we celebrated Mackenzie's birthday. We talk wine tours, hitting on strangers, crashing bachelorette parties, dates, and even more.
2020-09-231h 13Girls Gone Gab#10. Goal Getters & Melancholy MamasIn this week's episode the girls continue their book club discussion of the "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" by digesting the descriptions of their own types, The Achiever (Mackenzie) and The Romantic (Cierra). They cover everything from Mackenzie's need for family meetings to why Cierra needs to date a rock star. They also touch on Type 5, The Investigator.
2020-09-181h 09Girls Gone Gab#9. Ghosting & the Good Girl NumbersIn this week's episode we talk about the dating etiquette of ghosting or being ghosted and have an in-depth conversation around the Enneagram types nine, one, and two and provide some real life examples of our experiences with these numbers.
2020-09-111h 09Girls Gone Gab#8. Girls Gain Their WingsIts officially Virgo season and Mackenzie is feeling some type of way. In this episode, the girls discuss all the new things happening in reality TV and then dive in to book club content! They introduce the ideals of the enneagram and begin to dissect what they think their own personalities reflect. In doing so, they learn some things about "wings", security numbers, and deadly sins.
2020-09-041h 05Girls Gone Gab#7. Best Date, Buffets, & a Bikini Bottom SurpriseIn this week's episode, we take on listener questions submitted to us and cover everything from our best dates ever, whether toilet paper belongs over or under, share our more embarrassing stories and so much more. You aren't gonna want to miss this one. Buckle up, because we're about to get gabbin.
2020-08-281h 27Girls Gone Gab#6. Casual Catch- UpThe girls catch up on the past few weeks. Topics include Cierra's dating tendencies, BFF photo shoots, Bachelor updates, and IG Reels.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Book Club starts in a few weeks!! Click the link to see which book the girls will dive into for the first round.
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190
2020-08-141h 10Girls Gone Gab#5. Guest & Travel Blogger Carson CarbyIn this week's episode we sit down with travel blogger and small business owner Carson Carby (@carsoncarby) to chat about what inspired her love for travel, her best tips for people wanting to travel more, and share some embarrassing and interesting travel stories of our own.
2020-08-0759 minGirls Gone Gab#4. Folklore + Full GrownIt's no secret this episode digs in to Taylor Swift's new album, Folklore. We discuss our favorite tracks, conspiracies, and all the inevitable feels associated with this unexpected drop. We also take some time to reflect on various aspects of being adults. Stick around til the end to hear how Cierra and Mackenzie plan their futures with a game of MASH!
2020-07-301h 04Girls Gone Gab#3. Bachelor, Nice Guys, & Baby DaddiesIn this week's episode we give you the low down on all of the dating shows we've been watching in Quarantine including Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons, Say I Do, Labor of Love, Flirty Dancing, and Dating Around. Buckle up because we're about to get gabbin.
2020-07-2444 minGirls Gone Gab#2. Dating in QuarantineThe girls discuss the perils of modern day dating. How do we navigate dating in the technology world all while living during a pandemic?! Do we give up and try later? OR Do we dive in and shoot our shot? Also, Mackenzie shares a dating app horror story you won't wanna miss.
2020-07-1754 minGirls Gone Gab#1. Getting to Know the Gals + Hot TopicsIn the Girls Gone Gab debut episode listeners are invited to get to know Mackenzie & Cierra as resident gabbers & co-hosts of the podcast. After a quick intro of each other, they dive into life in Quarantine & topics like what’s up with TikTok, why Karens can’t wear a mask, and their thoughts on Kanye for President. To wrap it up, the girls play a fun game of lightning round questions where they cover everything from being in love to whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
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