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Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind season 8 recap, Running Point, White Lotus, and more!Julie and Lauren give their final take on the latest season of Love is Blind before getting amped for Denver. We ponder on what other cities would be candidates for the show. Then we get into our favorite scripted shows of the season including Running Point and White Lotus. Before Julie shares her latest book recommendations, we dish on our favorite childhood movies to show our own kids from Mrs. Doubtfire to Multiplicity and everything in between!2025-03-181h 06Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind season 8 and other TV gossip!Julie and Lauren dive right into all things television. Lauren starts with her take on how Grant is fairing on The Bachelor as he approaches hometowns. Then they get into all things Love is Blind beginning with the extensive pod episodes and all the love quads and triangles. Find out what they think about all the remaining couples: Daniel and Taylor, Devin and Virginia, Lauren and Dave, Joey and Lauren, and Sara and Ben. They close their chat with how they're feeling about The White Lotus so far!2025-02-2658 minLet's Debrief ItLet's debrief Grant on The Bachelor, Sex Lives, and more televisionJulie and Lauren discuss what they've been watching lately!2025-01-291h 06Let's Debrief ItLet's debrief 2024 and all things Wicked!Julie and Lauren hold space for their favorite pop culture moments of 2024: Netflix reality TV, the Taylor Swift zeitgeist, Tell Me Lies (oh so scandalocious), and more. Skip to 49:25 if you'd just rather hear them gush over Wicked! But you don't want to miss their convo on why they're not on TikTok, their overwhelming feelings about overconsumption, and how many books Julie has read so far in 2024! 2024-12-111h 14Let's Debrief ItDebriefing Love is Blind, Tell Me Lies, Nobody Wants ThisJulie and Lauren start with breaking news about their first impressions of the new Nordstrom Rack in Raleigh. They dish on some fall trends. Like, what's up with the barn jacket? At the 16-minute mark, they talk about Nobody Wants This with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. After the 25-minute mark, Julie and Lauren banter a bit about aging followed by deep thoughts on the best show on television, Tell Me Lies. The ladies close out the TV talk at the 49-minute mark when they analyze Season 7 of Love is Blind and predictions for the weddings.2024-10-231h 19Let's Debrief ItSelling Sunset season 8 recap!Julie and Lauren are back to debrief the latest season of Selling Sunset! Are we Team Bre or Team Chelsea? Then we talk about the other shows we are currently into: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Tell Me Lies, and The Perfect Couple. 2024-09-1945 minLet's Debrief ItJenn's catastrophic finale, Love is Blind UK recap, celeb dramz, color trendsJulie and Lauren kick off this episode of Let's Debrief About It by unpacking the finale of The Bachelorette. Apologies for the mic technical difficulties! Fast forward to 13:05 for better quality audio and the debrief of Love is Blind UK followed by their thoughts on the drama with Blake Lively. They close out with their opinions about this fall's trending color: brown!2024-09-0659 minLet's Debrief ItBrat summer for millennials, recapping The Bachelorette episode 3Julie and Lauren debrief brat summer and t-shirt trends for millennials. They come to terms with the fact that 2012 is no longer contemporary. Then they dig into what they're watching and reading. In preparation for the Olympics: Simone Biles: Rising. Fun smut: The Deal by Elle Kennedy. Book club pick: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Finally, they recap their true feelings about this season of The Bachelorette with Jenn.2024-07-2536 minLet's Debrief ItLet's debrief capri pants, One in a Millennial book review, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, and The BacheloretteJulie and Lauren are back with an evolved format! We discuss this summer's pants trends from barrel jeans to bermuda shorts and the capri pants in between. Then we dish on what we've been reading: One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy and The Women by Kristin Hannah. We also get into the novel-turned-screenplay trend and summer reads by Emily Henry and Carley Fortune. We share our hot takes about Netflix's docuseries America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders before spending a few minutes opening up about our true feelings regarding this season of The Bachelorette with Jenn as the lead. 2024-07-181h 17Let's Debrief ItSelling the OC season 3 plus Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets DepartmentJulie and Lauren are joined again by our very special guest, Jenni! We dish on the latest season of Selling the OC. Are we Team Austin or Team Sean? Find out our opinions on the whole Orange County crew: Alex Hall, Jarvis, Kayla, Gio, Polly, Tyler, and of course the new girl, Ali. Then the ladies dig into Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department!2024-05-151h 00Let's Debrief ItWrapping up The Bachelor finale, reactions to Jenn as The Bachelorette, Selling Sunset teaserAfter a much-needed spring break, Julie and Lauren finally share their thoughts on the most heartwarming season finale of The Bachelor. Women supporting women! Falling in love! All for the right reasons! Then they talk about our next Bachelorette, Jenn, and speculations on the future of Bachelor in Paradise. Plus, when will season 8 of Selling Sunset arrive on Netflix?2024-04-0232 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelor Joey's fantasy suites, Love is Blind weddings, Oscar styleJulie and Lauren debrief the Oscar red carpet before getting into Joey's fantasy suite dates. What is the thing that Jesse thinks we think will happen but think wrong? We must find out next week at Women Tell All! Then the ladies recap the predictable yet jarring breakup between Chelsea and Jimmy as well as the two Love is Blind weddings. 2024-03-1359 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelor Joey's hometowns and Love is Blind lake partyJulie and Lauren reveal their shock at the outcome of Joey's hometown dates. Is Daisy as clear a front runner as the producers and editors are making her out to be? Then we discuss episodes 10-11 of Love is Blind season 6 as three couples close in on the weddings.2024-03-061h 04Let's Debrief ItChaos and calm on The Bachelor, Love is Blind cast comes home to CLTJulie and Lauren discuss Joey's last dates before hometowns. Then we dive into all the drama season 6 of Love is Blind is bringing!2024-02-291h 00Let's Debrief ItJesse's tour de Montreal plus LOVE IS BLIND season 6 recap! - take 2Julie and Lauren are back after a short break to talk about Joey's captivating charisma and all of his ladies. Who will be in his top three? We discuss and decide if Maria will be going to Fantasy Suites. Then we get into the first six episodes of season 6 of Love is Blind. This season is full of love triangles and interesting characters. They're all very Charlotte. Find out who Julie and Lauren predict will be saying "I do" at the altar! 2024-02-2359 minLet's Debrief ItJesse's tour de Montreal plus LOVE IS BLIND season 6 recap!Julie and Lauren are back after a short break to talk about Joey's captivating charisma and all of his ladies. Who will be in his top three? We discuss and decide if Maria will be going to Fantasy Suites. Then we get into the first six episodes of season 6 of Love is Blind. This season is full of love triangles and interesting characters. They're all very Charlotte. Find out who Julie and Lauren predict will be saying "I do" at the altar! 2024-02-2359 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelor talent show, bullies, and silly tennis costumesJulie and Lauren dig into Joey's 3rd episode! The highlight was of course the drama with the word "bully" being thrown around. They dissect the pagent group date, Jenn's surfing one-on-one, and the hilarious tennis group date. It all comes to a head at the mansion pool party. Find out who Lauren and Julie's top picks are for hometowns! 2024-02-0743 minLet's Debrief ItBachelor wedding dresses, Beach Life, and paintballJulie and Lauren dive right into the second episode of Joey's season. The first group date takes the ladies to a group wedding full of fun and games. But it's not fun for all the ladies which of course results in what we love best: drama! Joey's first one-on-one is with the lovely Daisy followed by another group date with special guests Jubilee and Demi. Find out Julie and Lauren's early favorites for Joey!2024-01-3134 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelor: Night one with JoeyAfter some technical difficulties, Julie and Lauren react to Joey's first night as The Bachelor in real time. We breakdown the limo entrances, front runners, and our favorite part of this episode: the dresses! So many sequins! And of course, the drama. Who is there for the right reasons? We'll dish about it all during this episode.2024-01-2336 minLet's Debrief ItWE'RE BACK! The Bachelor Season 20 | Joey's ladiesHappy New Year! Julie and Lauren are back to discuss mom life, style life, some Bachelor Nation news, and of course Joey's ladies. We're so excited for season 20 of The Bachelor to begin!2024-01-171h 11Let's Debrief ItBachelor in Paradise season finale recap!'Tis the season for season finales! In this episode, Julie and Lauren recap their thoughts on the Bachelor in Paradise finale. The couples bit the dust before we even had a chance to record! What do all these breakups mean for the future of Bachelor in Paradise? Listen to our hot takes!2023-12-1325 minLet's Debrief ItGolden Bachelor season finale recap + Bachelor in ParadiseJulie and Lauren are finally back in the "studio" to discuss the season finale of the Golden Bachelor! Find out their take on the happy couple, Gerry and Theresa, and how they feel about the recently surfaced controversies surrounding Gerry's dating life and past jobs. Before getting into Bachelor content, they catch up on all things motherhood during the holidays. Spoiler alert: it's nutty! Later in the episode, the gals dish on what's happening on the beach of Bachelor in Paradise as we close in on the final couples. Lauren gives Julie a very special memento from the season...2023-12-0655 minLet's Debrief ItSelling Sunset season 7 recap! w/ special guest JenniWooo boy! Another season of Selling Sunset is in the books. Julie and Lauren are joined by bestie Jenni to discuss all the drama. From Chrishell and Amanza's falling out to Bre and Chelsea's continued dissonance and everything in between, we cover it all! And of course, we dish on all our favorite fashion moments. 2023-11-1752 minLet's Debrief ItRecapping Golden Bachelor hometowns and Bachelor in ParadiseJulie and Lauren dive into Gerry's world as they breakdown the hometown dates of Theresa, Faith, and Leslie. Find out their predictions for who his final pick will be! Then they recap the latest episde of Bachelor in Paradise and the Kat of it all. Get their hot takes on Brayden, potential couples, Charity's appearance, and their true feelings on this season. 2023-11-0845 minLet's Debrief ItThe Golden Bachelor in Paradise episode 4 recap!Julie and Lauren breakdown the delightfully short and sweet episode 4 of Golden Bachelor! From the pickleball court to the portable hot tub, Gerry charms all of us! We give our predictions for hometown dates before getting into the drama at the beach of Paradise. 2023-10-2648 minLet's Debrief ItLove is Blind Season 5 finale and reunion! Plus Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in ParadiseJulie and Lauren dish on their Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie experience before diving into the dramatic weddings (just two) and reunion of Love is Blind's season 5! Find out their final impressions of the cast and predictions for the future of Love is Blind. Then they recap Golden Bachelor and everything going down at the beach on Bachelor in Paradise!2023-10-191h 04Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind Season 5 Episodes 8-9, Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise recaps!With only two couples on Love is Blind, how is there this much to talk about?! Julie and Lauren find a way! Before digging into the drama between Izzy, Stacy, Johnie, Chris, Uche, Milton, Lydia, and all the family members in between, the girls breakdown the second episodes of The Golden Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. You also don't want to miss Julie's new Farm Rio purchase! We love a good fall fashion find! 2023-10-111h 28Let's Debrief ItMEGA Recap: Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor, Love is BlindJulie and Lauren chit chat about fall fashions and hair for a few minutes before digging into ALL THE REALITY TV! We start with the premiere of our beloved show, Bachelor in Paradise. Then give our impressions on the pioneering Golden Bachelor. And finally at the :53 minute mark, we dissect episodes 5-7 of Love is Blind season 5! Warning: Contains toe content.2023-10-041h 28Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind Season 5 Episodes 1-4 recap!Do you prefer to watch tv shows or movies? Binge or graze? Julie and Lauren discuss their streaming habits before getting into the chaos that is Love is Blind Season 5! With so many love triangles and so much drama, there's a lot to untangle. Find out what Julie and Lauren really think of Lydia, Uche, and Aaliyah and Johnie, Stacy, and Izzy. What's really going on with JP and Taylor? Oh yeah, and how about that Milton. Tune in to all the hot Love is Blind goss! 2023-09-2749 minLet's Debrief ItSelling the OC Season 2 recap with Jenni!Julie and Lauren are joined by their favorite pop culture connoisseur, Jenni Turner, to recap the latest season of Selling the OC! After a few giggles over the upcoming Taylor Swift film, the gals dive into the drama. Find out who they would want to be friends with, who they'd want to be their realtor, and who is just the worst. Are they Team Alex Hall? Team Brandi? Team Tyler? (Ew, no.) Listen to find out!2023-09-201h 04Let's Debrief ItThe Bachelorette Finale! Our instant reactionsJulie and Lauren give their instant reactions to The Bachelorette finale as they debrief during commercial breaks. They discuss Jesse Palmer's unmatched enthusiasm for mediocre announcements. Did Charity shock Julie and Lauren when she gave her final rose to Dotun? (Spoiler alert: No.) How excited are they about Joey being announced as the next Bachelor? (Quite excited!) And how do they feel about Bachelor in Paradise and Golden Bachelor airing on Thursdays? (Tired)2023-08-2432 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelorette Fantasy Suites in FijiJulie and Lauren cover relationship news in Bachelor Nation! New relationships (Gabby!), breakups (Jason and Kaitlyn :( ), and babies (Nick and Natalie), oh my! Then the ladies dive right into the blue waters of Fiji where Charity has her Fantasy Suite dates. Don't let the calm waters fool you - there are sharks abound. We discuss Xavier's fall from grace, Charity's reaction to his cheating admission, and how Joey helped her cope. We are still convinced that Dotun will win the final rose, but we'll have to wait and see during the finale! 2023-08-0938 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelorette Hometowns Eve in NOLAJulie and Lauren record their thoughts on episode 5 of The Bachelorette after their book club! It's a wild Wednesday night! They get into Charity's one-on-ones with Dotun and Joey, two-on-one with Sean and Tanner, and four-on-one with... Sean and Tanner (again)... and Aaron and Xavier. Charity and her men hit the streets of New Orleans before heading to hometowns. Julie and Lauren wrap up the episode by talking all things Barbie and what other movies they've been into lately. 2023-07-2849 minLet's Debrief ItCharity goes to Washington on The BacheloretteJulie and Lauren are back to discuss all of Bachelor Nation news! The first Golden Bachelor has finally been revealed, a silver fox widower from Indiana. The Bachelorette is finally moving back to the 8pm timeslot. A blessing for all Millennials! We're in for a busy fall with new seasons of Love is Blind, Bachelor in Paradise, and FBOY Island. Julie and Lauren recap Charity's trip to Washington with her men. Charity and Dotun overcome their heights of fear, Girl Scouts teach the guys how to forage, and Xavier opens up about his kind demeanor during a fruit festival...2023-07-2038 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelorette Recap: Bless Brayden's heartAfter a quick haitus to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, Julie and Lauren are back to recap episodes 2 and 3 of The Bachelorette. They discuss their intitial impressions of Charity in the lead role, the potential fate of the franchise, and of course dig into all the drama! Get their thoughts on parents going on the show, Brayden (immature toddler or coniving contestant?), and of course their predictions for who will go to hometowns. 2023-07-1250 minLet's Debrief ItCharity, The Bachelorette Season 20 Premiere!Join Julie and Lauren on the couch for a play-by-play of the first episode of season 20 of The Bachelorette! During commercial breaks, we give our first impressions of Charity's dress, the guys' limo entrances, intro packages, kisses, connections, and of course the first impression rose itself. What do we think of Brayden being the center of all the drama? Who are our top picks? (Spoiler alert: We love Xavier!) From wild cards to precious lambs, we cover it all with our gut reactions! 2023-06-2838 minLet's Debrief ItThe Bachelorette Charity: Bio first impressionsJulie and Lauren dish on their most recent shopping excursions to TJ Maxx and Mode Consignment. They also discuss how they're able to survive summer with kids! At the 20-minute mark, they catch up on Bachelor Nation breakups, rumors, and babies. Then they do a deep dive into the bios of The Bachelorette Charity's men. Who are our top picks for Charity? Listen as we do our best not to offend any of our listeners from Ohio, Florida, or New Jersey. 2023-06-221h 25Let's Debrief ItSelling Sunset season 6 recap! A deep dive with JenniJulie and Lauren are joined by their very first guest, Jenni! Jenni is our long-time good friend who knows how to have fun. She is a pop culture afficianado who cut her teeth in journalism and PR. She gives us all the "real tea" on season 6 of Selling Sunset. That's right, we are covering our favorite "realty" group including Chrishell, Mary, Heather, Amanza, Chelsea, Nicole, Emma, and newcomer Bre. Though we as fans love to debate girl drama, what we all have in common is our disdain for the man in charge, Jason Oppenheim himself. In this episode, the...2023-05-241h 16Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind finale and reunion recap!Julie and Lauren dedicate the whole hour of this episode to the Love is Blind season 4 finale and reunion! We breakdown each couple: Kwame and Chelsea, Paul and Micah, Brett and Tiffany, and Zack and Bliss. Then we get into the Marshall, Josh, and Jackie of it all. And we would be remiss not to dabble in the Irina drama. When it comes to reality TV, there is no off season, so we'll be back with more juicy goss next time!2023-04-191h 01Let's Debrief ItLove is Blind recap!Julie and Lauren are back from spring break to catch up on vacations and shopping for tops. After 10 minutes, they get right into recapping Love is Blind Season 4! We're so excited for the impending nuptials. But first, we breakdown Brett and Tiffany, Paul and Micah, Kwame and Chelsea, Marshall and Jackie, and Zach and Bliss (and a little bit of Irina for ol' time's sake). Julie and Lauren make their finale predictions and discuss what they think will happen during the live reunion.2023-04-131h 15Let's Debrief ItThe Bachelor Finale recapJulie and Lauren waste no time and jump right into recapping The Bachelor on this week's pod. Since Lauren was on vacation last week, they first react to Fantasy Suites (i.e. Sex Week as Zach calls it) and all the drama that went down. As happy as they are to see Charity as the Bachelorette, they mourn what could have been with the stunning Ariel in the lead role. And did Bachelor Nation get the happy ending we all wanted when Zach proposed to Kaity? Maybe, but unfortunately it was at the expense of Gabi's heart. Julie and...2023-03-291h 01Let's Debrief ItHometown week with ZachWe start with only 15 minutes of chit chat before diving into The Bachelor recap! Julie gives the lowdown on her weekend solo parenting. Lauren divulges her latest mall excursion. The two talk pie for Pi Day (Lauren couldn't resist nerding out on this one.) After watching the Women Tell All together, Julie and Lauren analyze the hometown dates. We travel to Vermont, New York City, Georgia, and Austin! Is Zach extracting Gabi's maple syrup or her love? How does Zach feel about being fed gefilte fish by Ariel? What brand primer does Charity use? And can Zach handle Kaity's...2023-03-161h 04Let's Debrief ItThe Bachelor takes on BudapestY'all. It's been one of those weeks. Julie and Lauren belly laugh through conversations about fashionable men's eyewear, Leonardo DiCaprio circa 1998, skincare, one-shoulder tops, 70s style, and of course - bathing suits! Then, the ladies recap everything that went down in Budapest: the roses, the magic, the public baths. And of course, the exits. It's the week before hometowns! So who do Julie and Lauren think will make it to the final two? Listen to them giggle and gab. 2023-03-0955 minLet's Debrief ItZach's women get witchy in EstoniaJulie and Lauren debrief on the latest historical character in the American Girl Doll collection. Hint: their accessories include dial-up sound effects, cordless phones, blow-up chairs, Tamagotchis, and Pizza Hut. Julie unboxes Lauren's latest Steve Madden shoe purchase. Then, they gush over their latest TV crushes: Pedro Pascal and Milo Ventimiglia. As Julie and Lauren recap Week 6 of The Bachelor, they dig into all that Estonian's culture had to offer Zach and his women. Are they Team Zach or Team Jess? How about Team Brooklyn or Team Kat? 2023-03-011h 09Let's Debrief ItThe Bachelor is losing time in LondonDuring the first half of this episode, Lauren shares her experience at the Carolina Hurricanes Stadium Series game. While tailgating, she was surprised to learn that a close family member watches Bravo. Julie and Lauren swap skincare recommendations and give an update on their workout routines. Julie tells us how she really feels about Netflix's new reality show, The Perfect Match. Halfway through the episode, they get into the recap of Week 5 of The Bachelor in London. They discuss Gabi's royal treatment, Greer's personali-tea, the disappointing group date, and of course, the virtual cocktail party and rose ceremony. 2023-02-231h 11Let's Debrief ItDrama in The BahamasThe cold open of this episode gives thanks to our listeners and supporters! Julie and Lauren gush over our queen, Rihanna. After discussing a few notable Super Bowl commercials, they share their top 7 favorite romantic comedies in honor of Valentine's Day. About halfway through the episode, they react to the new ABC comedy Not Dead Yet before getting into all the drama of week 4 of The Bachelor. Are they Team Kylee or Team Anastasia? Who do they think are going to hometowns? 2023-02-161h 03Let's Debrief ItThe most ironically shocking episode of The BachelorIn the first 12 minutes of this episode, Julie and Lauren talk about their weekends and swap stories about 4-year-old sass. Then, Julie fires off a series of fashion-related "Would You Rather" questions. Cargo pants, gauchos, velour tracksuits, halter tops, and more... oh my! At the 28-minute mark, they dig into the cultiness of Bachelor Nation. Finally, they do a full recap of the most ironically shocking episode of The Bachelor, Week 3. Women are taking a dive and not just from the sky (or in the pool)!2023-02-081h 05Let's Debrief ItBad Bach EnergyJulie tells the tale of a blissful weekend away. Lauren gives an update on her search for swimwear. They analyze recent controversial style trends (spoiler alert: lingerie is making its way to fast casual restaurants). Then, they play a quick round of Would You Rather: fashion edition. After nearly 25 minutes of the ladies sharing their style opinions, they dig into Bachelor Nation News. What are their theories behind why the ratings have dropped and what ABC could do about it if Julie and Lauren ran the show. Finally, they recap episode 2 of The Bachelor. Is Christina this season's villain...2023-02-011h 04Let's Debrief ItPremiere Episode! Introducing Zach the SnackIn the first 5 minutes of this episode, Julie and Lauren introduce themselves. (After several takes, they finally got one that could be published) Then, they get right into recapping the Season 27 Premiere of The Bachelor. Should Zach be looking for his best friend? Or spark? Is chenille loungewear a thing now? What about halter tops? Will Zach get engaged at the end of this? Julie and Lauren ponder these pertinent topics and more as they give their initial reactions to Night One. At the 42-minute mark, they dive into swimsuits. Where to buy them and how to size them. 2023-01-2452 minLet's Debrief ItPre-season Bach ChatJulie gets ripped at barre class. Lauren tries consigning jeans in hopes of buying more jeans. Then the ladies get real about The State of Bachelor Nation (seriously, they breakdown the recent article of the same name by Game of Roses' Chad Kultgen.) They dive into Natasha Parker's exit from the Clickbait podcast, share more thoughts on Chris Harrison's podcast, and pontificate if season 27 of The Bachelor will finally be different. The ladies also discuss the details of recent Bachelor Nation engagement parties. At the 39-minute mark, they talk fashion trends including the apparent resurgence of the 90s torture...2023-01-1951 minLet's Debrief ItBachelor Bios for Season 27In this preview episode of Julie and Lauren's new podcast, the ladies discuss some Bachelor Nation news (including Chris Harrison's new podcast) followed by a breakdown of Zach's women in preparation for The Bachelor Season 27. At the 32-minute mark, they take on fashion trends.2023-01-1942 min