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Bestie BoosEp 50: willow | psychic mediums, celeb deaths, podcast rebrands & sister savingsIt’s Episode 50 (?!?!) and this week’s catch-up has everything.We’re talking third celeb death-of-the-year energy (and why it’s giving 2016 flashbacks), Tyra’s doco, “Prince” Andrew’s police questioning, and the pop culture news that had our inbox blowing up about a certain local podcast rebrand…We unpack our recent psychic visit and the main takeaways — plus whether we’re still on the hunt for a more hardcore, TikTok-famous spirit reader. Sam’s sister embarrasses the entire family over a discount (naturally), there’s Electric Ave prep underway, and Bridgerton P...
2026-02-2238 minBestie BoosEp 49: evermore | golfing gals, big bad bunny & olympic teaThis week’s catch-up holds mostly highs and a whole lotta pop culture round-up.We share our weekly highs and lows — from triathlon moments, golf days and Lorde being back in Aotearoa, to the very real exhaustion of no sleep… and the tender weight of this week marking two years since Sam’s husband, Samuel, passed away.We talk about honouring him in the way that felt right — out on the golf course, remembering, reflecting, and holding space for both grief and gratitude… followed by pool jumps and a few bevvys o...
2026-02-1535 minBestie BoosEp 48: back to december | schoolyard antics, two years of grief & attempting to close the loopBack to regular programming, Bestie Boos are back with a classic episode! This week we kick things off with a pop culture roundup, followed by some classic back-to-school banter and a deep dive into the “closing the loop” theory. Sarah also relives the outrageous story of the day every single panel of her car got scratched.The conversation then takes a more heartfelt turn as the gals reflect on the two-year anniversary of Sam’s husband Samuel’s passing. What begins as a simple chat about how they’ll spend the day evolves into a rare beh...
2026-02-0837 minBestie BoosEpisode 47: question…? | you asked, we answered - radio, sperm donors & first impressionsThis week, we’re handing things over to you, besties.After a week of anonymous listener questions rolling in, we’re answering a wide range of your Qs — from the serious to the silly and everything in between. We chat through why Sam isn’t back on radio, how Sarah found out she’s a sperm donor baby, and get chaotic with f**k, marry, ditch: Taylor Swift’s exes.But those are just a few highlights. We also dive into first impressions, childhood nicknames, and plenty of other anonymous qu...
2026-02-0157 minBestie BoosEpisode 46: midnight rain | Ed Sheeran gigs, wet pants & double glazed windowsIt’s been a BIG weekend for the Bestie Boos. From Ed Sheeran finally bringing his tour to Christchurch (for the first time in 11 years 😭) to Sarah jetting off for a Scottish wedding, we’re debriefing the chaos, the vibes, and the weather that absolutely did not understand the assignment.We dive into the Blake Lively text messages linked to the Justin Baldoni case, unpack Taylor Swift’s name being dragged into it, chat Harry Styles’ new song, and try to figure out why Charli XCX’s “documentary” is… not actually a documentary?? Confusing, but we discuss....
2026-01-2543 minBestie BoosEpisode 45: glitch | Black Clash, Beckhams & bar fightsIt’s a quick-hit mini ep and exactly what you need to get through the week.Sarah recaps her big weekend at the T20 Black Clash in Mount Maunganui — rubbing shoulders with celebs as cricket and rugby collide in one chaotic, star-studded showdown.Then the girls dive straight into piping-hot pop culture tea, unpacking Brooklyn Beckham’s six-part Instagram Stories exposé and the internet meltdown that followed.To wrap it up, Sam shares an update involving her boss, Jolly Jack, a bar incident… and a very Be...
2026-01-2028 minBestie BoosEpisode 44: New Year’s Day | 2026 has arrived! A summer catch up, Olympians, baby announcements & year of the horseIt’s our first catch-up of the year and besties… a LOT has happened.We’re unpacking summer break chaos — Christmas gifts, New Year’s Eve energy, camping for Sam — and deep-diving into pop culture, from the Stranger Things finale drama to Ashley Tisdale beef, Bruno Mars’ new era, and why Miley Cyrus teasing Hannah Montana has us spiralling.We get a little woo-woo talking Year One numerology and the Fire Horse energy of 2026, set some big Bestie Boos goals (👀 sponsorships?? doubling listeners??), and make wildly confident predictions about the year ahead.
2026-01-111h 00Bestie BoosEpisode 43: Ho ho ho… Merry Christmas Eve Besties! 🎄It’s Christmas Eve and the gals are out here doing the most… emotionally, socially, and meteorologically. We kick things off with a super-quick pop culture spiral covering Nicki Minaj absolutely losing the plot online, Brooklyn Beckham blocking his parents 💀, and a fresh dose of Emily in Paris plus Taylor Swift BTS goodness because ’tis the season.From there, it’s straight into festive chaos as we recap a Christmas party that had everything: sunshine pics, sudden wild weather, Sarah looking like a drowned rat courtesy of a bucket, and the gals very much on the go...
2025-12-2331 minBestie BoosEpisode 42: Kendra Cocksedge | beyond the black jersey: grief, retirement & a Céline Dion obsessionBesties… this one is truly special. 🩷This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Kendra Cocksedge. Kenj is a Black Ferns legend, trailblazer of women’s rugby, and one of the most respected leaders New Zealand sport has ever seen.Kenj reflects on her incredible career in the black jersey, what it meant to represent Aotearoa on the world stage, and the legacy of the Black Ferns — from the pressure of elite performance to the pride, responsibility, and sisterhood that comes with wearing that jersey.But th...
2025-12-211h 02Bestie BoosEpisode 41: tell me why | the LinkedIn apology, Taylor’s new doco & is it okay to text the neighbour about...Christmas is basically next week 🎄Are we ready?Short answer: one of us is. The other is absolutely vibing on panic.This episode of Bestie Boos is festive, chaotic, and packed with pop culture - exactly how we like it.This week, we get into:🎬 Pop Culture Chaos • Is Warner Bros + Netflix still happening or nah? • The Taylor Swift documentary on Disney+ - the first two episodes, the heavy moments, and the whiplash of Taylor also casually handing out huge bonuses • ...
2025-12-1458 minBestie BoosEpisode 40: ’tis the damn season | Diddy's downfall, Spotify fully wrapped us, festive shout-outs & who the fk is Olivia Dean?? seriously.Besties… buckle up, we’re backkkkk! 💅😭 This week we dive straight into the absolutely feral Sean “Diddy” Combs doco — the juror who is not a fan but also very much a fan, the storyline that has us side-eyeing the entire 90s music industry, and the unhinged royalty saga behind “I’ll Be Missing You.” That wasn't included in the doco.Plus:🎧 434 of you have Bestie Boos as your #1 poddy (EEeeeeeEEEeeeEEEEeeeee!!!!!!)🤴 Does Prince Harry act now?? Is that… a thing??🎬 Netflix & Warner Bros are MARRIED?! (We unpack the prenup...
2025-12-0746 minBestie BoosEpisode 39: the archer | royal family drama, sonic’s parade fail & the sex toy death planBesties… we can’t believe it’s DECEMBER!! From MAJOR pop-culture headlines (Stranger Things hype, Katy Perry’s huge court win, Royal Family updates 👀) to real-life chaos, grief, sunshine therapy, and a surprise public-speaking nightmare, we’re covering everything the internet is obsessed with right now…This week we dive into:✨ Sam’s exhaustion era + the 30-minute-notice public speaking gig that turned her into an accidental TED Talk girlie✨ Sez’s emotional funeral week, saying goodbye — but blessed by sunshine 🤍✨ Stranger Things — why the new season is already breaking the i...
2025-11-3049 minBestie BoosEpisode 38: the moment i knew | vandals, christmas gift guides & a farewell from the heartBesties… this week truly took us out. From pop culture updates (Wicked selling out, Charli XCX droppingThe Moment, and yes — Spice Girls whispers 👀), to Sarah having an absolute mare of a Wednesday, we uncover it all!✨ Sam’s sleepover revelations with Miller & Luna✨ The heartbreaking but beautiful farewell monologue Sam wrote for a dear friend✨ Vandals and the weird things we’ve been noticing✨ Christmas Gift Guides kicking off (tween edition is HERE!)✨ And the story of Sam’s house… and the old owner popping up 👀Plus… what’s...
2025-11-2352 minBestie BoosEpisode 37: gorgeous | Cup Day chaos, celebrity DMs & Christmas panic has begunBesties, we have had a WEEK. We’re recapping Cup Day (a huge local horse racing event here in Christchurch — basically our local Met Gala for our international girlies 🤣) and all its glory: the pre-drinks, the outfit selfies, the pickups, the time-out incident (👀), and why we didn’t end up reuniting until 9am the next day.Then we dive into the world of pop culture mayhem: Cardi’s ever-growing family, Ariana Grande getting grabbed on the red carpet (?!), Meghan Trainor’s new health era, Kris Jenner’s iconic 70th, and the facelift trend that has us all looking forever 35...
2025-11-1646 minBestie BoosEpisode 36: bejeweled | sisters scraps, Katy Perry is back & no underwear at the gym?!This week on Bestie Boos, your unfiltered besties Sam and Sarah are back with another hilarious, chaotic, and juicy catch-up. We kick things off with our highlights and lowlights — including Sam’s car insurance drama that takes a serious wrong turn (literally).Then it’s straight into pop culture heaven: Katy Perry is officially back with her new single Band-Aids — rumoured to be about her split from Orlando Bloom — and we have thoughts. We chat about Hailey Bieber’s possible 2026 music debut, Hilary Duff’s upcoming track Mature, and our heartbreak that Lorde didn’t snag a Grammy nomination this year. Plus...
2025-11-0946 minBestie BoosEpisode 35: bad blood | ambulance checkups, baby bird drama & brain rot summerWe’re sliding straight into the silly season on this week’s episode of Bestie Boos — and things get wild. Sam kicks things off with an update after a car accident and a heartbreaking situation with her baby birds (RIP little ones 💔). Meanwhile, Sarah’s celebrating a birthday at home, but her empathy levels? Questionable.We dive into this week’s pop culture chaos — from MTV cancelling Ridiculousness after 46 seasons, Prince Andrew losing his royal title, and the US “brain rot summer” of 2025, to Halloween costumes and the Christmas countdown.Then Sarah finall...
2025-11-0247 minBestie BoosEpisode 34: willow | Lily Allen's revenge, Fridayz Live & a breakdown at WINZ 😅Sarah has returned from her Australia trip (yes, she went to Fridayz Live 🎶 and yes, she has thoughts), so we’re catching up on everything we missed. We chat about your reactions to our Colours episode, do a full pop culture catch-up (Lily Allen & David Harbour, Stranger Things, The Golden Globes’ new podcast category, and Bridgerton being split in half—rude).Sam shares a very real emotional breakdown at WINZ while Sarah was away, and we tell a slightly chaotic story involving our mate’s bottle shop doing… let’s just say special deliveries.Then we get into our spiritual side...
2025-10-2738 minBestie BoosEpisode 33: Abby Button Styling | colour analysis, body confidence & debunking fashion mythsThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are joined by Abby Button from www.abbybutton.co.nz — a certified colour and body analysis stylist helping people find confidence through clothes.Abby shares her journey from winning a Westfield styling competition to travelling the country as a young stylist, and how she built her dream business. The girls chat about how colour analysis works - there are 16 categories!!! (Sam is a Soft Autumn and Sarah’s a Cool Summer), who can really wear black, if blondes suit yellow, why redheads can wear orange, and how...
2025-10-1949 minBestie BoosEpisode 32: opalite | Dolly ain't dead, gen Z don't party & the best boss everIt’s been a week, besties! 💕 Sarah’s nailed her big golf event at work and debuted a dramatic new hair transformation, while Sam’s survived a full-on week at work. We catch up on all things pop culture - Taylor Swift breaking records (again), the shocking news about Diane Keaton, confusion over Dolly Parton’s “death,” rumours that Ariana Grande is single, Kylie Jenner’s “King Kylie” comeback, and Zayn and Louis from One Direction’s new Netflix series.Sam shares her menty b over dealing with government agencies, plus a sweet story about a family friend a...
2025-10-1245 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 31: eldest daughter | sam started a new job & Taylor released a new album - it's a lot for us!✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ It’s a HUGE week for the Bestie Boos 💅✨ Taylor Swift has dropped her brand new 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl — plus a surprise movie that was only in cinemas for two days! We saw it opening morning (of course) and are giving you all our thoughts: fave tracks, hidden meanings, Easter eggs, and chaotic Swiftie theories 👀Meanwhile, Sam started her new job (and technically new business!) the same day as Taylor’s release. Talk about timing!In this week’s pop culture roundup, we’re spilling tea o...
2025-10-0529 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 30: speak now | waiting on baby names, toupees on TikTok & holding grudges for how long...It’s Episode 30 and we’re bringing the laughs, the drama, and everything in between! ✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE✨We kick off with our highlights and lowlights of the week before diving into a packed pop culture roundup: • Jimmy Kimmel’s quick TV return and Trump’s free speech threats. • Taylor Swift drops new music this week (and scares off the competition 👀) plus her upcoming appearance on Jimmy Fallon (October 7, NZ time). • Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco tie the knot. • Tyson Fury’s daughter turns 16… and gets a proposal (yikes!). • Our thoughts on the powerful NZ film Tinā on...
2025-09-2937 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 29: glitch | my niece got hit by a truck on the way to school 🚦🚛✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week on Bestie Boos, things get downright unexpected. Sam shares the terrifying story of her 11 year old niece Avalyn, who was hit by a truck on her way to school just one week ago. From the frantic phone call to the hospital updates, we’re giving you the real behind-the-scenes family moments (including the most awkward emoji ever sent in a crisis). We lighten things up with our pop culture roundup: • Robert Irwin shines on Dancing With The Stars USA 🦘✨ • Taylor Swift’s The Showgirl Album is heading to theatres 🎬 • Jimmy...
2025-09-2244 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 28: everything has changed | birthday cards from heaven, Black Ferns love & a new fake tan✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week we’re diving into everything from the latest pop culture bombshells to a raw, emotional moment that had us both in tears - three-year-old Luna's birthday card from heaven. We kick off with sport — the Warriors’ tough NRL finals exit, the Black Ferns’ win over South Africa, and the frustrating lack of media coverage they’re getting.Then it’s a pop culture rollercoaster:👑 Prince Harry’s quick meet-up with King Charles🎤 Mariah Carey’s Video Vanguard Award + new album buzz🎶 Hilary Duff’s music comeback💘 Jennifer Aniston...
2025-09-1539 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 27: afterglow | big brat birthday, weight loss drugs, awkward changing rooms & the sam starThe Bestie Boos are back — slightly hungover, running on four hours of sleep, and recording the morning after Sam’s big 35th “Brat” birthday party (yes, inspired by Charli XCX). It’s Father’s Day, the vibes are chaotic, and we’re here to recap all the wild moments: the dancing, the pranks, our outfits, and just how much fun we had.Then we dive into a juicy pop culture update: • Our reaction to the newly announced Electric Avenue Festival lineup 2025 — why the headliner acts left us a little disappointed, but what we’re still excited for. ...
2025-09-0836 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 26: long live | big D, sassy Sabrina, going to bed on time & 6 MONTHS OF BESTIE BOOS! 🥂We can’t believe it – Bestie Boos is officially six months old! 🎉 In this episode, we celebrate how far we’ve come (without any big media backing!) and crack up over the silly things that make us, us – like how often we say “gal,” pet names for our partners (yes, Sarah calls her husband Big D 😅), and whether “garage carpet” actually makes you rich.We dive into a juicy pop culture roundup:✨ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement buzz (thanks to his dad’s big mouth)✨ Sabrina Carpenter’s new album and wild lyrics in Tears✨...
2025-09-0142 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 25: a place in this world | angry criers, mute buttons & MC debut!!!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube (pls): https://youtu.be/3g-o_l1N9IMIn this episode of Bestie Boos, we’re back with laughs, tears, and a whole lot of pop culture! Samantha shares the behind-the-scenes of her first-ever MC gig — stepping up in front of more than 100 people to fill in for none other than Kiwi news legend Mike McRoberts. We’ve even got live audio from the event plus Sarah’s unfiltered feedback on how it all went.Then it’s time for our pop culture roundup: • The success of the W...
2025-08-2543 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 24: so high school | mama cuddles, hiding mini ducks & life of a showgirl excitementWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwkvtH1SafgThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are back with another round of highlights, lowlights, and plenty of chaos. From long (and we mean loooong) rugby prizegivings to kick-ons where 20-year-olds are suddenly asking for “mama cuddles,” nothing is off the table.We dive into pop culture’s juiciest stories: ❤️🔥 Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album buzz, plus her sweet New Heights podcast moment with Travis Kelce. 🚗 The Wiggles CEO drama—unfair dismissal or fair play? 🚨 Brooklyn...
2025-08-1844 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 23: suburban legends | rugby boys, house parties & Bermuda triangle banterWatch & subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2aacvyGKUoThis week on Bestie Boos, Sarah is fresh from her husband Michael’s nail-biting rugby final – a heartbreaking loss in the 81st minute that still led to a big night out, wild Uber dramas, and some serious clubroom laughs. Sam was there to witness it all… and somehow got roped into a challenge she didn’t see coming... and can't get out of.We dive into a pop culture roundup featuring Rod Stewart’s eerie AI tributes, Kelly Clarkson’s grace under fire, the rise of new...
2025-08-1147 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 22: august | demon hunters, new love & toilet boundariesWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=cpD5w0nlpQg9lLVYThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam catches Sarah up on a spicy weekend full of unexpected moments — from a very heated league final to an awkward restaurant kerfuffle that ended in tears (not ours, don’t worry 😅).We deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories lighting up the group chats — Ozzy Osbourne’s epic funeral (seriously, it was giving royal energy), unexpected celeb couple rumours (Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson?!), and the K-pop Demon Hunters movie that has the kids fully obsessed.
2025-08-0447 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 21: Friendship Day 2025 feat. Lana Cochrane-Searle | BONUS EPWATCH on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=1l0WUMdn8he9qsKLHappy International Friendship Day, besties! To celebrate, we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode featuring the one and only Lana Cochrane-Searle! @lanasearleNot only is Lana our mate, she’s a radio host, MC, two-time Celebrity Treasure Island contestant, aspiring DJ, and proud mum/wife/bestie 💅In this ep:✨ How we all met and became friends🏝️ Behind the scenes of Celebrity Treasure Island 🏉 Lana’s rugby career (and latest injuries)💍 Sam’s wedding...
2025-07-291h 03
Bestie BoosEpisode 20: champagne problems | big nights, baby showers, celeb phone numbersWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq9SyKWcr4gWe recorded this one a little dusty after a big night out… so buckle up, besties – it’s a little loose and it’s a little unfiltered.In this ep:✨ A skin journey update thanks to the gals at Caci Riccarton🏉 Sam’s rugby recap – we chat all things finals footy📱The celeb contacts in our phones battle it out (zombie apocalypse edition)🧼 Baby shower brawls and window washing drama👀 A few RIPs, wrestling nostal...
2025-07-2842 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 19: out of the woods | sickness meltdowns, car crashes & collector modeWatch on YouTube NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jubB08XMMWe’re back, Besties! Great news for you…the chaos did not take a break. This week: pharmacy meltdowns, a front-page car crash, and yep, our thoughts on that Coldplay concert - no doubt there will be a few conscious uncouplings from this?!Sam’s got a few cuzzies to catch us up on… maybe you can keep track, but Sarah never can. Meanwhile, the “kids” have gone full Disney Disc dealer thanks to Woolworths, who are celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland R...
2025-07-2143 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 18: shake it off | cold plunges, round table meetings & synchronicitiesWATCH NOW ON YouTube @BestieBoosShowSam takes the plunge—literally—after losing last week’s go-kart race, and let’s just say the mid-winter dip hit hard! We unpack everything from the latest in the Diddy trial and Idaho case, to another Mel B wedding. Plus, we introduce a new phenomenon: Coinkydink/synchronicities—those weird little life coincidences you can’t explain.Also this week: Sarah’s husband starts a “round table” with the boys, we call out the rise of Peri-Boomers (yes, that’s millennial tech fails), and share two of the wildest sto...
2025-07-0642 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 17: getaway car | F1 girls, hot friend problems & a ring in BaliWATCH ON YOUTUBE NOW @bestieboosshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLbAOwJhqcSam & Sarah slam the accelerator on life this week! 💨 After a low-key Friday-arvo drink with Sarah’s workmates, the besties suit up for a full-noise go-kart showdown—multiple laps, no mercy. One of them clocks the fastest time; the slower driver must take an icy mid-winter pool plunge on next week’s episode (tune in to learn who’s doomed).Off the track, the duo downshift into pop-culture quick hits: Trump’s live-mic F-bomb, Anna Wintour exiting Vogue, Katy Perry & Orlando breakup, Bezo...
2025-06-3031 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 16: starlight | signs, drift queens & top tier therapist tipsWATCH ON YOUTUBE @bestieboosshow This week on Bestie Boos, we’re diving deep — from the spiritual to the seriously unhinged. Sam opens up about the powerful signs she’s been receiving from Samuel, including one wild car moment that’ll give you chills.In pop culture, we’re side-eyeing Bieber’s latest spiral, celebrating the Crusaders’ 15th Super Rugby win, unpacking the Karen Read trial, and sending love to Rufus the Wimbledon hawk (yes, really).Then it’s chaos as we set our midwinter plunge challenge — and it’s on. Go-karts. Pride. Spe...
2025-06-2336 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 15: the story of us | birth stories chaos, public humiliation & a bloodcurdling screamIt’s a Bestie Boos rollercoaster this week and we’re unhinged in the best way. We kick things off with highs & lows, a pop culture roundup: Alex Cooper’s new doco, the Diddy trial, Kanye’s wild half-hour feature, the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni drama being squashed (and why Taylor Swift wants none of it), and David Beckham finally getting knighted — sir, it’s about time.Then, we take you behind the scenes of a major moment: our brand new billboard is LIVE, but Sarah does something in front of it that absolutely shamed Sam to the core —...
2025-06-1642 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 14: this is me trying | bad Beckhams, billboard updates & our best skin everWe kick things off with our weekly highlights and lowlights — including a billboard update! Then it’s a jam-packed pop culture roundup: the Beckhams might be feuding, Marc Anthony’s popping up at weddings, and apparently two brothers are dating the same woman? Tinder’s trying to turn dating into a true love story, and Elon and Trump’s Pride Month break-up has us lolling.Sam shares her bold new bedtime strategy — inspired by Sarah’s “empty threats” method — and we all agree: don’t take parenting advice from us. We then slow things down with a heartfelt chat about...
2025-06-0937 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 13: begin again | a billboard, a break down & a bloke at the pubNo video this week, besties — episode 13 lived up to its number and we had a technical hiccup with one of the cameras. Just audio today, but trust us, it’s a goodie.We kick things off with a classic weekend yarn: a trip to the pub, a bold comment from a strange man, and Sam being prematurely declared “a jockey” Then we dive into a chaotic pop culture roundup: the AMAs were weirdly empty, Taylor Swift didn’t announce anything (but then secretly bought back all her old masters — queen), and the Biebers and Hadids are making big m...
2025-06-0343 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 12: style | the biebers, botox & big imposter energyThis week on Bestie Boos, we dive into the pop culture messiness we love—Justin Bieber’s bizarre caption on Hailey’s Vogue cover, Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes hard launching with a full ocean pash, and Kris Jenner’s face that’s suddenly giving… Kim?Sam shares a funny-sad preschool drop-off story that’ll hit home for any parent.Sarah opens up about her skincare redemption arc—what ruined her skin years ago, and her new routine featuring retinol and Botox. We also chat Jacinda Ardern, imposter syndrome, and finding your place even when you fe...
2025-05-2638 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 11: i did something bad | court cases, threesomes, audiobooks & lactose problemsThis week, the Bestie Boos tackle pop culture’s criminal edition — from P. Diddy and Cassie to Kim K’s courtroom moment and our gal Taylor swift being dragged into the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama that we wish would end. Sam reveals worldwide headlines based on their own texts of 10 years, and a heated debate breaks out over audiobooks vs. reading. We also share heartfelt advice on how to really show up for friends going through tough times — plus a lactose-fuelled Kmart crisis to end on a high (or a low, depending who you ask).00:00 Welcome...
2025-05-1934 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 10: you’re on your own, kid | pop culture round up, mother’s day feels, #cleantokThis week’s Bestie Boos is giving a pop culture round up, Mother’s Day from the estranged daughters seat, and bedtime breakdowns (again). We chat shared Apple IDs (can we not?), our first-ever jobs, our love for Brit Cunningham's #cleantok, and ask the question no one else is: what happened to NZ Music Month?Real talk, real laughs... press play now besties xo 💕🎧00:00 Welcome to Bestie Boos00:29 Highlights and Low Lights04:40 Pop Culture Roundup08:14 Royal Family Rants14:56 Mother's Day Reflections22:27 Parenting Struggles26:37...
2025-05-1248 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 9: all too well | swearing kids, random couples & ringing MumIn this jam-packed episode of Bestie Boos, we kick off with our highs and lows of the week — including a very special surprise from Sarah (hint: blind box).We dive into the world of random celebrity couples — yes, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley, we’re looking at you — plus the latest chaos from JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes. We give our take on Australia’s big election moment and somehow end up deep in the trenches of bad parenting: the swearing edition (featuring our toddlers dropping F-bombs).Sam opens up during our mental hea...
2025-05-0544 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 8: daylight | labubu dolls, redundancies & menty b'sWe kick things off with an exciting GHD giveaway. Then, they dive into the weird world of Labubu dolls (seriously, what even are they?!). Sarah opens up about being made redundant last year and how it shaped her journey, while Sam shares an awkward recurring encounter with her delivery person that just keeps getting weirder. And to top it all off, Sarah has a full-blown menty b (mental breakdown) over Schitt’s Creek quotesFollow/Subscribe to the show and please rate usInstagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowYouTube @BestieBoosShowContact bestieboosshow@gmail.comSpread the word Besties xoxo Hoste...
2025-04-2832 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 7: never grow up | motherhood & grief, up the Wahs, space flight recapThis week we get raw — diving into Sam’s journey navigating motherhood through the thick of grief. With her daughter Luna losing her Dad and her Poppa last year. We also catch up on Sarah’s birthday celebrations, chat about (past) pregnancy announcements, and round things off with our thoughts on Katy Perry’s questionable trip to space. Tender, teary, and a little bit chaotic — this one’s straight from the heart, Besties x00:00 Welcome and Weekly Highlights01:24 Birthday Celebrations and Reflexology06:26 Rugby League Excitement and Pregnancy Announcement10:53 Mothe...
2025-04-2136 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 6: delicate | wedding rings, big snakes & AI counsellingWe are back after a week off! We chat highs and lows, Robert Irwins big snake, have our first deep and meaningful in a while where Sam shares about the current status of her wedding rings. Our amazing gift from GHD & home stay experiences from our families and some of yours! Follow us on Instagram @bestieboosshow and please follow the podcast where ever you listen, we appreciate it so much! 00:00 Welcome Back!00:36 Highlight and Lowlight Stories03:16 Robert Irwin's big snake05:46 Podcast Journey and Support09:09 Moving forward & wedding ring...
2025-04-1442 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 5: don't blame me | parenting fails, insurance claims & burning ears.We're back with another episode, we discuss insurance claims, it being Aries season, run ins on TradeMe and a what the f did Sarah put in her ear?! Nothing too heavy this week, we are still recovering from the wedding ep (ep3).00:00 Welcome Back!00:24 Laptop Mishap02:00 Fence Painting Fiasco03:28 Aries Season Excitement05:03 Highlight and Lowlight07:48 Parenting Fail09:21 Criminal History Discovery13:00 Trade Me Drama16:26 Haggling Behind Husband's Back17:37 Lockdown Memories19:23 Birthday Present Saga21:45 Ear Infection...
2025-03-3133 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 4: nothing new | highs & lows, school mum confessions, identity crises & stories from the archivesLast week was heavy so we kick off this episode with a weekly highlight/lowlight (chaotic, obviously) - Sam got in a scrap with an older lady before we then spiral into reminiscing about our early 20s and the questionable choices we made. From school mum life to suddenly loving whatever our partners love (Did someone say PGA/LIV drama?) it's a ride! Thanks for coming along. *we talk Santa near the end - NOT SAFE FOR KIDS - hope they aren't listening anyway *00:00 Welcome Back to Episode Four00:40 Highlights and...
2025-03-2437 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 3: love story | terminal diagnosis, wedding in a week, vow audioCould you imagine finding out on your daughter’s first birthday that her father, your fiance had been diagnosed with months to live. Then a week later getting married? Sam shares with us the whirlwind story of finding out she was going to lose the love of her life to marrying him a week later including the audio of the wedding vows they shared on their special day.💬 We’d love to hear from you – leave a comment or DM us on Instagram (@bestieboosshow).💫 Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to follow & rate us on Spo...
2025-03-1737 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 2: long story short | discovering 8 siblings, ancestry DNA & diamond artKia ora Besties, we’re back for Ep2, we talk about the reaction to the podcast, us having meltdowns over the release, Samuel as a Pīwakawaka and Sarah discovering at age 29 that she was actually conceived via a sperm donor and all the siblings that came along with it! Plus crusts on biscuits and diamond art fails, Duck Race preparations and farewells for now.00:00 Heyyy00:24 The reaction to the pod02:25 The Origin of the term ‘Bestie Boos'02:53 Pod release freakout04...
2025-03-1031 min
Bestie BoosEpisode 1: ...ready for it?Sarah & Sam! We started a podcast, we're a bit nervous but doing it anyway. We talk about our friendship, Sam going to the Eras Tour the day after her husband Sam's funeral, the night we got on the gins too hard and where to next?! (Sarah's camera angle will be improved next time lol)00:00 Heyyyy00:57 Who the heck are we03:08 Gastro bug hits the house05.23 Taylor Swift concert the day after my husbands funeral09.33 Coming home to my new reality10.45 Bestie Boo origin story
2025-03-0229 min