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This week's bonus episode is a conversation with BTI5 royal correspondent Merritt Beck (@merrittbeck, The Style Scribe) about Omid Scobie's book that details Harry & Meghan's time in the spotlight, "Finding Freedom." They discuss what stood out to them in each phase of their relationship, from the courtship, engagement, wedding, and baby to ultimately stepping down as working royals. Did Kate & Merritt think it was an accurate portrayal? Did they need all these elaborate descriptions of food? Do they believe Meghan *really* wasn't involved in perhaps the most flattering book of all time? Note: Kate decided to upload the long uncut version, so this is longer than usual, but she assumed more is more when it comes to royal enthusiasts. Enjoy! Featured in this episode are 5 of our listeners' favorite Black-owned businesses: https://www.hificookies.com/ https://www.secandleco.com/ https://www.junebabyseattle.com https://freemaiden.com/ https://www.flickofthewhiskcakes.com/ Help A Human Out Podcast: https://stillkickin.co/blogs/help-a-human-out

This week, Kate resurrects her Mormon Mommy Blogger series to discuss a few recent obsessions she has in this space. After some reflection on last year's series, she analyzes her recent journey following a blog called Turtle Creek Lane in a level of hypnotizing excess she deems comparable to their decor. She also discusses Mormon homesteader bloggers, finding out Twilight was written by an LDS author, and ex-Mormon whistleblowers, among other things. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bethereinfive Rothys.com/bethereinfive Helixsleep.com/bethereinfive

A lighthearted, fast-paced snorkel Kate recorded after going through her high school memorabilia on very little sleep. This episode snorkels through: Amenities at my parent's house American Girl catalogs Favorite niche TikToks/Oracle Deal Tanning bed culture in the 00s Rachel Hollis' new book Prom dresses Problematic high school colloquialisms Dr. Seuss hats??? Origin of poodle skirts Oriental Trading Catalogs He's All That reboot with Addison Rae My experience watching Grease at sleepovers Crowdsourced names of high school cliques Support our sponsors! ritual.com/bethereinfive butcherbox.com/bethereinfive liquidiv.com/bethereinfive

This week, Kate is joined by fellow podcaster Jackie Schimmel of the incredibly popular podcast The Bitch Bible to talk solo podcasting, TikTok, content creation, bridesmaids, TJ Maxx, the art of bitchiness, and working at Abercrombie (among many other topics). After the interview, Kate reads through listener-submitted stories about working in mall retail in the early aughts and they do not disappoint. Support our sponsors: To get 20% off orders of $75 or more at Modcloth, go to Modcloth.com and use code bethereinfive! Go to Hellofresh.com/bethereinfive80 and use code bethereinfive80 for $80 off your first month of meals! Black-owned businesses featured: brooklyntea.com/ cadencecandleco.com/ Laceandpearlsjewelry.com

A compilation of some of Be There in Five's best moments designed for contagious laughter. In the spirit of Kate's obsession with having "rainy day" content that makes her smile without fail, she wanted to do the same for listeners by compiling some of your favorite clips, stories, submissions, and conversations into one episode. For the most part, this episode revisits moments where Kate is laughing on the verge of tears, with clips ranging from Mormon Mommy Bloggers, sororities, weddings, Bath & Body Jerks, blind spots, and more. This is also a great starting point for new listeners who want a sampling of content! Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Glossier code: glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive for 10% off Skillshare code: 2 months free at skillshare.com/bethereinfive butcherbox.com/bethereinfive

This week we have the fifth edition of Kate-lilah, Kate's [poorly named] series that answers listener voicemails, named after the iconic radio advice-giver Delilah. This episode discusses a variety of topics, namely: -Every reality tv show she's ever liked -Breaking up with a person you live with -Why she's not friends with her neighbors -How to pick a city to move to -Dealing with an estranged family member Among many, many other tangents, as usual! HOTLINE: 312.379.9676 Black-owned businesses featured: https://www.southernrootsvegan.com/ https://www.valeriemadison.com/ http://www.lulucosmetics.co Visit helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for up to $200 off ALL mattress orders Visit candidco.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive for your risk fee starter kit and $75 off! Take action to demand justice for Jacob Blake: https://brokeandbougie.blogspot.com/2020/08/justice-for-jacob-blake-action-steps-to.html?m=1

This week, Kate takes on all different types of dress codes. After seeing a meme about how nothing brings women together quite like an unclear dress code, she was inspired to go through confusing and specific wedding/event dress codes, i.e. snappy casual, that coincidentally make her want to casually snap at the host. After going through some examples of listeners' unclear dress codes submitted on Instagram, she switches gears to discuss school dress codes and the unfair double standards upheld in their enforcement. She explores modern dress codes in different areas, discusses the implications of authority figures' commentary on adolescent women's bodies, the emphasis they imply on male education, and talks through some of the shockingly discriminatory language found in many dress codes. After that, she finishes off the episode by reading listener-submitted stories with her sister Kelly, about both school and wedding dress code mishaps. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Audible.com/bethereinfive to get a free audiobook (and read Finding Freedom before Kate podcasts about it) Liquidiv.com promo code bethereinfive gets you 20% off Teacher wishlists: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/3/d/17UydBWl5peEVzy_7vy2qqRc3aHr5UpTlZ1NqxLF8ysM/htmlview References: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/if-you-can-punish-a-teenage-girl-for-spaghetti-straps-you-can-enforce-a-mask-mandate/2020/08/10/686bc20a-dafc-11ea-b205-ff838e15a9a6_story.html https://nwlc.org/resources/dresscoded/

This week, Kate deep dives into Taylor Swift's surprise 8th studio album: Folklore. This album has everything; cardigans, soothing somber melodies, indie-rock flair, clandestine meetings and stolen stares. She walks through her favorite lyrics, the standout themes, the [somewhat limited, relatively speaking] Easter Eggs we know about, among many other Taylore-related tangents. In this podforsaken mess of an episode, she also meanders through what she deems to be the broader symbolism of the concept of folklore at this point in her career, how it ties to Miss Americana, and how this album is somehow both the most and least 'her' thing all at the same time. In lieu of a part 2, this episode is extra lengthy and detailed by design for those of you that are looking for a friend to talk TS with while social distancing. The devil's in the details, but you've got a friend in me :) Enjoy! (Taylor Swift Folklore Album Review) Links: Reaction video/episode by episode deep dives (coming soon) and PowerPoint parties: patreon.com/bethereinfive Kate's instagram: instagram.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors! Rothys.com/bethereinfive 2 free months of premium membership at skillshare.com/bethereinfive Ritual.com/bethereinfive for 10% off your first three months Music: https://www.tiktok.com/@eeeeelah/video/6854262840275078406?source=h5_t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNEgoZFEz6g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB_TIxLjUB8 Quoted article: https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/taylor-swift-folklore-aaron-dessner-breaks-down-every-song.html

This week, Kate sits down with Aparna Shewakramani, the breakout star of Netflix's hit show Indian Matchmaking, to discuss all things reality tv, matchmaking, first dates, strategic editing, double standards, and of course, Bolivian Salt Flats. She provides really insightful context in terms of the origin of the show, the actual dialogue that happened on the dates (pre-editing), and her experience (so far) emerging as a polarizing character. Does she really hate beaches and comedy? Find out all that and more on this week's episode! https://www.cnn.com/style/article/indian-matchmaking-netflix-intl-hnk-beauty/index.html https://www.vulture.com/article/everything-aparna-hates-indian-matchmaking.html https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/indian-matchmaking-dating-reality-tv-colorism.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/29/entertainment/smriti-mundhra-indian-matchmaking/index.html Support our sponsor: New customers will get 10% off their first order on glossier.com/podcast/bethereinfive

Kate discusses the #FreeBritney movement with Rebecca Grant, a licensed probate attorney who is a subject matter expert on conservatorships. Kate aims to further understand why Britney's situation is so unique and at times, suspicious. Additionally, she fact checks of a lot of the questions she has about the speculation, memes, and twitter threads. For example: What can and can't a conservator force her to do? Is she being forced to work? Why can't she hire her own attorney? Why would they check the dementia box for a 26-year-old woman? How is she, now 38, still in this incredibly restrictive conservatorship and deemed to be incapacitated, yet appear to work, tour, rehearse, run an empire, etc. successfully? All this and more on this 2-part Be There in Five Deep Dive! Helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for up to $200 off mattress orders! trywinc.com code betherein5 for $22 off your first month's wine subscription! Featured businesses: Dontmsme.com Larartphotography.com Clare.com

A #FreeBritney deep dive covering the career and conservatorship of the inimitable Britney Jean Spears. This week, Kate takes on a highly requested and unbelievably layered topic, the #FreeBritney movement. Side A contains the discussion of a lot of the speculation, memes, and twitter threads, along with a full timeline from 1999; side B (will be posted a bit later) is a recorded conversation Kate had with an incredible licensed probate attorney (Rebecca Grant) who will help her deep dive into the nature of a probate conservatorship. Understandably, there's a big piece of info that's sealed about this case, so everything is speculation, but they'll fact check the theories discussed in the first episode and answer the big questions to the best of their ability. For example: What can and can't a conservator force her to do? Is she being forced to work? Why can't she hire her own attorney? Why would they check the dementia box for a 26-year-old woman? How is she, now 38, still in this incredibly restrictive conservatorship and deemed to be incapacitated, yet appear to work, tour, rehearse, run an empire, etc. successfully? All this and more on this 2-part Be There in Five Deep Dive! Trywinc.com code betherein5 for $22 off your first month's wine subscription! Butcherbox.com/betherein5

This week, you're invited to a virtual bridal shower where Kate reads listeners' funny and cringy stories from our favorite parties where we watch people act SHOCKED to open gifts that they've already picked out. Instead of mourn the absence of these important milestone events, Kate wanted to celebrate them and get excited for their return by reflecting on things like all the off-registry gifts you also wish you could return. She also discusses her fear of women's khakis making a comeback, reflects on the pile of clothing she swears she'll sell on Poshmark, pleads to resist the return of low rise denim, talks through some of her country music conspiracies, and then muses about her happy place: a mid-afternoon luncheon at your godmother's house in the suburbs where the weird compliments about your 'figure' are as prevalent as the soggy Costco pinwheels and ambitiously bite-sized Caprese skewers. Enjoy! Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive80 and use code bethereinfive80 to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Featured Black-owned businesses: http://www.eyeseeme.com https://hamabeauty.com/ http://www.thelitbar.com/

This week, Kate is lucky enough to be joined by actress, model, host, author, and new Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Garcelle Beauvais to talk all things housewives, reality tv, getting discovered, her incredible Hollywood career, her book series, Gen Z parenting, pivoting to housewives, dramatic RHOBH moments this season, and more! Kate also does her own RHOBH recap then discusses recent current events before and after the episode because she can't get over what's going on with Naya Rivera, the Hype House drama, and the [kinda solvable??] Unsolved Mysteries. A little bit of something for everyone, just like the menu at Buca di Beppo: Encino. Support our sponsors! Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at https://Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE https://gigisflairemporium.com This week's featured Black-owned businesses: https://worthyandbadass.com/ https://soapdistillery.com https://www.rachelbakesva.com/ https://www.mitchellblack.com https://hlsjuicebarandgrill.com/

This week (in a different version of her deep dive than the one that is on Patreon), Kate decided she wanted to contribute further to the hype of the pop cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton to celebrate the release of the original cast album's performance on Disney+ this Friday. This deep dive includes a discussion on the themes, symbols, motifs, and broader cultural impact of the play as a whole, but only dives into the songs of Act I to give people a baseline understanding of what's going on. Act II will still be released on Patreon as planned, but Kate felt that she needed to update her opinions of what the show means to her and how she connects it to modern day as we reflect on our country's founding on the heels of Independence Day. Happy 4th, be safe, wear a mask, and raise a glass to freedom :) Act II will be posted on: patreon.com/bethereinfive Support our sponsors: stillkickin.com/courses ritual.com/bethereinfive for 10% off your first 3 months!

This week, Kate dives into the recent 180 people have done in terms of their opinion of Gen Z. Now being labeled as activists, heroes, and vigilantes, it's clear that on this pod we need to clarify that we've come a long way from Tide Pods and continue the conversation we started during the episode "We Need to Tok." Beyond discussing a little more about the psychographic characteristics that define Gen Z and how they relate to Millennials, she also formally responds to Gen Z's recent roasting of Millennials on Twitter & TikTok. Then, she dives into Gen Z's political activism and role in the recent Trump rally, explains K-pop's involvement with social causes and the power of leveraging their stan-dom for causes beyond boy bands, while also exploring the other side of the story as it relates to issues of racism within a fandom that's largely being heralded for fighting racism. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Get up to 200 dollars off at helixsleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get your first 3-hour cleaning for ONLY $39 when you sign up for a cleaning plan. Go to Handy.com/bethereinfive and enter promo code BETHEREINFIVE.

This week, Kate starts with a few pop culture tangents and then ventures into her Delilah-inspired series where she answers random listener voicemails. This week, she covers topics from Rachel Hollis' divorce, to a Range Rover conspiracy, maid of honor speech writing, Real Housewives of Chicago, HomeGoods hand towels, advice when you're being pressured to get married, and more! Enjoy. Support our sponsor! Get 2 free months of unlimited access to thousands of classes at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE https://www.mykarite.com https://www.cadencecandleco.com/ https://portrait.coffee/ https://www.mcbridesisters.com/ https://www.wyldfrontierdesign.com/

This week, Kate has Jessie Bernhardt on the podcast to discuss influence in the time of social injustice. Not only the response of influencers and the responsibility of having a platform, but also the importance of factoring in our own influence in our daily lives. They discuss the disparity of the response relative to other Black Lives Matter efforts, the responsibility of influencers in combatting social injustice, the importance of sharing, elevating (and tagging!) Black creators, a couple of the influencer scandals, and overall how we can be more inclusive in the workplace and in our daily lives. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive60 and use code bethereinfive60 to get $60 off your first three weeks, including free shipping on your first box. Get 25% off at LIQUIDIV.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Black-owned businesses advertised: http://www.dallasgritfitness.com https://jadeswim.com/ http://www.talulaskincare.com http://www.semicolonchi.com/ https://www.anesiabvideography.com

In this episode, Kate draws from a hat that contains topics listeners submitted as deep dive requests. Instead of going deep, she "snorkels" through each topic, spending 10-20 minutes on a mini dive for each. Topics include: Kelly Ripa/Jessica Seinfeld's feud, hangover anxiety, Hillsong church/tithing/prosperity gospel, things you did to get your crush's attention, Britney's gym, prom/homecoming pictures/dinner/themes, influencer PR gifting, Selling Sunset and more! Support our sponsors: bookofthemonth.com code BETHEREINFIVE for your first month's subscription for $9.99 nutrafol.com code BETHEREINFIVE for 20% off your order! Kate also lists off black-owned businesses submitted by listeners in the Facebook group: Davidson Wine Co. https://davidsonwineco.com/ Education with an Apron: https://educationwithanapron.com/ Latesha Lynch Design & Coaching: lateshalynch.com The Tiny Tassel Accessories: https://thetinytassel.com Chicago Birth Works: https://www.chicagobirthworks.com/ Pink Sugar Cupcakery: https://www.facebook.com/pinksugaraustin/ The Zen Succulent: https://thezensucculent.com/ Esthetic Haus: https://esthetichaus.com/ Black-Owned Independent Booksellers: Chicago: semicolonchi.com South Bend: brainlairbooks.com Maywood, IL: afriwarebooks.com Detroit: detroitbookcity.com DC: mahoganybooks.com Philly: unclebobbis.com Philly: hakimsbookstore.com Philly: harriettsbookshop.com Bay Area: ashaybythebay.com LA: esowonbookstore.com Bronx: thelitbar.com Brooklyn: cafelibrosbk.com Roxbury, MA: frugalbookstore.net Full document of resources: Educational Resources Google Doc

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Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for up to $200 off all mattresses! Seriously, she's going to talk about this for two more hours? Yes, yes she is. This is a deep dive, after all. The first podcast on the Call Her Daddy podcast drama was released before we had ever heard from Alex, and now we have twice, and things have changed. Kate brought you into this mess and now she feels responsible for seeing you out of it. There's a lot to unpack that unfolded over the past week among Alex's Youtube video, Dave's barstool update, Alex's first episode solo, her final offer, and the Scooter Braun of it all. Beyond that, Kate spends the latter portion of the episode talking about why all of this matters, specifically why what Alex told us about Sofia's relationship matters, and talks through more lessons learned as she's dissected this complicated situation. It's never a waste of time to deep dive if we can learn something from it, and this is a case study that represents relevant business, friendship, and relationship scenarios we all find ourselves in all the time that are worth diving into. Enjoy!

This week, Kate discusses the layers of a major story involving a wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. In this episode, she first discusses the show's unprecedented success, theories on why the show is popular, and her perspective on when sexual rhetoric objectifies vs. empowers women. But, the discussion of their show's content is simply for musing's sake; more importantly, she wants to highlight that one of the issues with this story's coverage is that their show's subject matter is unfairly being used to devalue or invalidate their success. Throughout the podcast, she talks through different aspects of the story's progression, starting with explaining the existing business deal with Barstool, why their compensation is normal for the entertainment industry (but abnormal for the podcast world), and walks through how podcast networks operate by giving examples of the other financial scenarios that could have generated them a higher percentage of revenue, but not necessarily a comparable volume of audience. Kate also explores the importance of prioritizing your intellectual property, why that could've ultimately generated the bulk of their income, and also explores the confusing nature of media contracts that reward companies who give people their big break, despite living in a world where people can now give themselves their big break. But it begs the question, to what scale? To what level? How can you know when investing in talent what the future holds? Where does the value of the runway you were given end and where does the value of your merit begin? Beyond that, Kate talks about her experience staying private, owning IP, and basically doing the opposite of what they did, and why it's an example of what company resources can do for size and scale, and depends on what you want from something you create. Above all else, she talks through one of the lessons she's learned: money's important, but so are people, and how a respectful, realistic negotiation could've prevented the collapse of one of the wildest success stories that the podcast industry has ever witnessed. Enjoy! Follow Kate on instagram @bethereinfive Check out the list of listener's favorite episodes @bethereinfivepodcast Support our sponsor! Go to nutrafol.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE for 20% off!

Support our sponsors! 2 free months of unlimited access to thousands of classes at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE Your first month's book is just $9.99 with code BETHEREINFIVE at bookofthemonth.com! In the finale of this influencer-centric trilogy, Kate tells all. The first two were more based on influencer behavior during COVID-19, but this episode is more of a general discussion of Kate's thoughts toward the business of monetizing being a person. Based on listener questions, she reviews her thoughts on the influencer business model as a whole, breaks down the heyday of Pinterest and OG blogging, expresses concern for how the industry is talked about, the lack of credit given to women for what is essentially category creation, reviews theories on rules of thumb for Instagram pricing, discusses the podcasting business model, her own intentions in the realm of influence, experience with affiliate links, how influencers make money, and so much more! Enjoy.

In between the influencer series episodes, please enjoy this bonus intermission with one of BTI5 listeners' favorite guests: comedian, author, and host of the wildly successful pop culture podcast Everything Iconic - Danny Pellegrino! Kate and Danny catch up and talk all things Home Goods, candles, Rae Dunn, Bravo Shows, summer camp, quarantine entertainment, and much more. Enjoy!

Join Patreon for bonus episodes, powerpoint parties, and more at patreon.com/bethereinfive The charts, list of names of people you love, etc. will be up on the podcast's instagram page ASAP so be sure to check back! Follow Kate on instgram here. Support our sponsor! 25% off anything at liquidiv.com with promo code BETHEREINFIVE Kate dives into the results of a survey that over 1,000 listeners filled out about their expectations, preferences, and boundaries as it relates to influencer content during COVID-19. The good, the bad, the off-putting, and more importantly, the great! The first episode was an objective conversation with a reporter on influencer culture to discuss some of the scandals, this episode is all about listener feedback, and the third installment will be Kate's take on the art, science, and finance of influencing. Hope you don't mind she made this into a series since it's a hot topic and she's got the time.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Book of the Month is a curated book subscription that offers five new and early-release books to choose from each month. Your first month's book is just $9.99 with code BETHEREINFIVE at bookofthemonth.com! This week, Kate is joined by Stephanie McNeal (a deputy breaking news director from BuzzFeed who specializes in reporting on influencers & internet culture) to talk about all things influencers in the time of COVID-19. They discuss the importance of holding people accountable, complexities of influencing the public in a tense social climate, how influencers are shifting their tone, how they respond to missteps, the appropriateness of sponsored content, loop giveaways, the real breakout star (tie-dye sweatsuits) and more. Beyond that, they discuss influencers at the center of current or previous controversies like Arielle Charnas, Caroline Calloway, and Rachel Hollis, to name a few. Come back for part 2 when Kate reviews the results of a survey she did where over a thousand of you shared your perspective, expectations, and recommendations for influencers during a time when their voice (or lack thereof) has the ability to stand out more than ever. And best of all, she'll review who you think has approached this situation extremely well and what content you're loving in order to end this on a positive note by celebrating the many many influencers who have done a great job. If you're new to the podcast, go to @bethereinfive's Instagram for a new listener guide that points you to popular episodes and different topics you can choose from. Enjoy!

If you're in the mood for a deep talk about the inexplicable things that happen to us, this is the episode for you. Kate crowdsources and reads aloud listener stories of signs, spooky occurrences, coincidences, synchronicities, and examples of passed loved ones possibly communicating. With lots of philosophical discussions in between about life, death, religion, and spirituality, this is perhaps the deepest of dives yet. Sounds like a downer, but it's ultimately an uplifting reminder of how we never really part from what matters most and to always pay close attention. You never know who's reaching out :)

A bonus episode surrounding Kate's new (albeit delayed) obsession with Jessica Simpson's impeccable memoir, Open Book. Kate is lucky enough to be joined by Hitha Palepu to break down their favorite parts and key takeaways from 2020's brightest light in memoir form. Follow Hitha @hithapalepu and Kate @bethereinfive

Kate crowdsources listener stories of signs, coincidences, synchronicities, and examples of passed loved ones possibly communicating. In the first installment, she provides context as to why this topic is meaningful to her and reviews her own personal examples of wild (and even at times spooky) coincidences in her life. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! Visit LiquidIV.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE for 25% off your purchase.

This week, to keep things exciting amidst the Groundhog Day of it all, Kate phoned a friend of the podcast you all know and love. Like an episodic format of a mystery white Airhead candy, it's exciting, maybe slightly predictable, and delightful all around. Enjoy! Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/BETHEREINFIVE

A classic BTI5 monologue episode packed with highly specific analyses of modern topics paired with an assortment of nostalgic pop culture thoughts that are sure to brighten your spirits. First, Kate talks about how badly she wants to be in a physical store and dreams of walking the aisles of a Marshall's in all their sticky, cluttered, Eileen Fischer-esque glory. Then, she meanders through various events from 2000-2005, including her most embrassing moment, denim back pockets as a status symbol, Todd Oldham for Target, scrunching your hair, weight fluctuation, Y2K, anatomy of a popular girl, among a ton of other topics that fall within this glorious half decade. Kate had a great time recording this super shallow episode and hopes you'll be able to escape for a moment listening to it. Enjoy & stay safe! Follow on instagram: instagram.com/bethereinfive patreon.com/bethereinfive for bonus episodes & a video happy hour this week! Support our sponsors! Get 2 free months of unlimited access to thousands of courses at skillshare.com/bethereinfive Go to liquidiv.com and enter promo code bethereinfive to save 25% and get better hydration. Check out all the amazing shoes & bags available right now at Rothys.com/bethereinfive

This week, have a well-deserved laugh with us as we read stories from listeners about babysitting's heyday in the 90's, when we all thought we were like Kristy & the gang and could watch children (when we were children), only to realize we were all hugely under qualified and it was maybe kinda dangerous. Part 2 will be up on patreon.com/bethereinfive by Friday. Enjoy! Support our sponsor: Visit awaytravel.com/bethereinfive Part 2 is on Patreon (patreon.com/bethereinfive) Please rate & review 5 stars and share on instagram stories if you like this episode :)

This is a listener requested episode designed to distract you through trying times. It is about dipping sauces. I am not kidding. butcherbox.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive hellofresh.com/bethereinfive10 use code bethereinfive10 trywinc.com/betherein5 use code betherein5

Talking debutante balls, high society, sororities, high school, royals, and more on this super fun episode with Merritt Beck (show regular) from The Style Scribe! Support our sponsor! Simplehealth.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE to try for free! Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for free ground beef for the lifetime of your subscription! To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

This week, Kate has the privilege of being joined by Mark Cuevas from Netflix's hit reality show Love is Blind. They talk about a variety of things related to the show; from the more minor details that Kate harps on, i.e. stainless steel glasses, brown bed sheets, the lacking Lacheys, etc. to the deeper lessons in life and love that Mark ultimately extracted from the show. They discuss the ins and outs of the audition process, logistics, and pod dates, then dive into how Mark really feels about his experience being engaged to Jessica. Does he think she got a fair edit? Was he really in love? Was he surprised at the altar? Was he aware of her feelings toward Barnett? Is it true he had a girlfriend this whole time? Find out all this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Get 25% off Liquid IV products at liquidiv.com and use code bethereinfive at checkout! Pre-order Nora McInerny's memoir in paperback "No Happy Endings" wherever books are sold! And follow her on Instagram @noraborealis Get a free baseball cap with a $25 purchase on stillkickin.co, a non-profit that provides cash grants to support awesome people going through awful things.

Diving into 2010s home decor to discuss the Greigest generation. Following a dissection of all things bar carts, blogger vignettes, Craigslist, Ikea, farmhouse decor, and Chip & JoJo, Kate then goes through a Facebook thread where listeners voice their childhood opinions of which aspects of home décor meant their BFFs were loaded. Support our sponsors! For $20 off of Buffy bedding go to buffy.co and use code bethereinfive! For your first two months of Clear FREE go to clearme.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

Talking about Kate's experience as a millennial, woman, and podcaster (and as well as a millennial woman podcaster) for Be There in Five's 100th Episode. A little reflection, a little nostalgia, and a lot of gratitude for what you've all made happen. LIVE SHOWS bethereinfive.com/live Support our sponsors! For $20 off your Buffy comforter, visit Buffy.co and enter BETHEREINFIVE Go to HelloFresh.com/bethereinfive10 and use code bethereinfive10 during HelloFresh's New Year's sale for 10 free meals including free shipping. Go to Rothys.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get your new favorite flats. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

Reading Be There in Five listeners' horror stories about being a bridesmaid. Enjoy! Support our sponsors! Go to loveamarie.com and follow @loveamarie for heirloom clutches, personalized gifts, bridesmaid's gifts, and more and get 10% off using code BETHEREINFIVE. Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for $20 off your first order plus two free filet mignon and a pack of bacon! To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

Reading Be There in Five listener's horror stories about being a bridesmaid. Enjoy! NASHVILLE! come to Be There in Five LIVE! on 2/15! bethereinfive.com/live SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! For $20 off Buffy's sustainable and soft bedding, go to buffy.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE Takecareof.com and use code BETHEREINFIVE50 for 50% off your first order! To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

*TRIGGER WARNING* Sexual assault is discussed as a part of this episode. BONUS EPISODE! Regular episode Thursday. This is an in-depth review of the content & related themes within Taylor Swift's documentary "Miss Americana." The remainder of the episode and deleted commentary available on patreon.com/bethereinfive.

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This week, Kate starts by stating her peace about Jen & Brad (Jad? Bren? Did we not brand them as a couple?) and a few other current events. Then, she had the joy of being joined by Hannah Berner, a hilarious podcaster, comedian, and cast member of Bravo's hit show Summer House. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to Rothys.com/bethereinfive to get your new favorite flats! Go to hellofresh.com/bethereinfive10 and use code bethereinfive10 to get 10 free meals and free shipping on seasonal recipes with pre-measured ingredients right to your door.

This week, Kate recaps the first two weeks of 2020 day by day, but not before a necessary discussion about Coach Monica and the amazingness of Netflix's new show "Cheer." After that, starting with Jan 1, Kate looks at the Google search trends of each day of the year so far and goes over pop culture's biggest events in 2020. Including (but not limited to) the Pope's slap, Raddix Madden, Jillian Michaels vs. Lizzo, Karlie Kloss on Project Runway, to TikTok's interpretation of WWIII, the Coachella lineup, Pilot Pete's season of The Bachelor, the out of touch Golden Globes, Adele & co in Anguilla, an orphan Annie tangent, bad red carpet coverage, her frustrations with MLMs, and thoughts on the tweet about "letting people live in 2020." Last but not least, she reviews Harry & Meghan's announcement to step down as senior members of the royal family and goes over their statements on financials, media coverage, and the Queen's response. Enjoy! Support our sponsor! Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for $20 off your first order plus 3lbs of free chicken wings for the lifetime of your subscription. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

This week, Kate had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Lake as part of the podcast's Under the Influencer series. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive to receive up to $125 off ALL mattress orders - take the two minute quiz and find the perfect mattress for you based on your body type and sleep preferences! HOTLINE: 312.379.9676 To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Shop Be There in Five artwork & remindoormats at bethereinfive.etsy.com Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast! Be There in Five is a pop culture podcast, specializing in a stream of consciousness style recap of current events, which is also peppered with celeb gossip, 90s nostalgia, the current zeitgeist, the influencer economy, social media, entrepreneurship, bravo shows, housewives, reality tv, women's small business ownership, wellness, mental health, and sharing anecdotes/life lessons from a "multi-preneur" who's still trying to figure it out. Can you tell i wrote this for the keywords? Love ya!

BUY TICKETS here for BE THERE IN FIVE LIVE! January 8, 2020 at Caroline's on Broadway. Support our sponsor! This episode is brought to you by FabFitFun - use code bethereinfive at checkout via fabfitfun.com for $10 off your box of full-size products worth over $200 for just $49.99! #fabfitfunpartner To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

BUY TICKETS here for BE THERE IN FIVE LIVE! January 8, 2020 at Caroline's on Broadway. Support our sponsor! Go to Butcher Box or use code BETHEREINFIVE for 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 lbs of bacon for FREE plus $20 off your first order. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive to receive up to $125 off ALL mattress orders - take the two-minute quiz and find the perfect mattress for you based on your body type and sleep preferences! This episode is brought to you by FabFitFun - use code bethereinfive at checkout via fabfitfun.com for $10 off your box of full-size products worth over $200 for just $49.99! #fabfitfunpartner HOTLINE: 312.379.9676 To support the Be There in Five podcast and allow it to keep running ad-free, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Shop Be There in Five artwork & remindoormats at bethereinfive.etsy.com Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast! Be There in Five is a pop culture podcast, specializing in a stream of consciousness style recap of current events, which is also peppered with celeb gossip, 90s nostalgia, the current zeitgeist, the influencer economy, social media, entrepreneurship, bravo shows, housewives, reality tv, women's small business ownership, wellness, mental health, and sharing anecdotes/life lessons from a "multi-preneur" who's still trying to figure it out. Can you tell i wrote this for the keywords? Love ya!

Support our sponsor! Go to butcherbox.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE for 2 lbs of ground beef and 2 lbs of bacon for FREE plus $20 off your first order. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

Support our sponsor! Simplehealth.com/bethereinfive or use code BETHEREINFIVE to try for free! Go to Stoney Clover Lane to support Kendall & Libby's business. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!

**Trigger Warnings** This podcast episode discusses sexual assault and rape. To support the Be There in Five podcast, head to patreon.com/bethereinfive. $1 gets you access to early releases of episodes and bonus content! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow Kate on Instagram for more pop culture commentary throughout the week @bethereinfive iTunes not working? You can listen at bethereinfive.com/podcast Join our Facebook group here to discuss the podcast!