We kick things off with all things sport — from the Masters (on and off the course… because why are we obsessed with the merch, the food, the whole Augusta vibe??), to the Warriors snapping their losing streak in iconic fashion, and why the Black Ferns entering their Whitney Hansen era just feels SO right!

Then it’s into pop culture — a Coachella debrief (read: Sabrina Carpenter supremacy), plus all things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce… because obviously the wedding chat is heating up and yes, we have thoughts.

We also get into Bruno Mars officially claiming his Vegas king status… and honestly, it just makes sense?!

Somewhere in the mix, Sam rocks up to one of Sarah’s work event and casually asks Kieran Read to come on the pod… fully giving dance mum energy. Deeply embarrassing for Sezzy. We will not recover 😭

And then things take a more real turn… Luna wants a new dad, the sperm bank are calling, and suddenly we’re having conversations Sam never thought she’d be having again.

Plus — why are artists skipping Christchurch?? It’s starting to feel personal… looking at you Noah Kahan 👀

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics (like The Masters at Augusta, Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter) to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

• Instagram @bestieboosshow

• TikTok @bestieboosshow

• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow

• Contact bestieboosshow@gmail.com

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This week’s catch-up is a full mix of pop culture, chaos and things slightly going off the rails.

We’re diving into the latest docos (hello Prime Minister and Lamar Odom), sharing thoughts on the new stadium vs the old, and everything we’re watching right now — from Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes to the return of Malcolm in the Middle and our complicated relationship with MAFS AU.

We also chat about the Artemis II launch (!!!), what’s been happening behind the scenes at Sarah’s over Easter (hint: crisis management mode), and a few “is it too soon for this?” parenting moments that had us questioning everything.

Plus: thoughts on bibs (yes, really), a chaotic round of would-you-rather…. it’s money vs wide-open-waters!

It’s random, slightly unhinged and very Bestie Boos 💅✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

• Instagram @bestieboosshow

• TikTok @bestieboosshow

• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow

• Contact bestieboosshow@gmail.com

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

This week’s catch-up is chaotic in the best way… from pop culture overload to some very questionable convo’s.

We get into Taylor Swift absolutely sweeping (again) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, Timberlake doing the walk, and all the usual internet chaos that had us spiralling.

Somewhere along the way, things take a turn… and we find ourselves deep in a conversation about whether Sarah has some kind of syndrome that literally lets her put her foot in her mouth. Not metaphorically. Physically. We’re still unpacking it.

There’s also a surprisingly real chat about when it’s actually the right time to say goodbye to a family pet, our thoughts on how we can make it through the fuel crisis, mixed in with a c*nty lil letter to the tooth fairy, school song throwbacks, and the kind of random tangents that only make sense at the time.

Basically — it’s a mix of chaos, oversharing, and “what the actual eff?” energy.

Very Bestie Boos 💅✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

• Instagram @bestieboosshow

• TikTok @bestieboosshow

• Watch the podcast on YouTube @BestieBoosShow

• Contact bestieboosshow@gmail.com

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕