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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 minBestie Boos Episode 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 minBestie 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 story2025-03-0229 min