Alix and Kayla dive deep into the wild, chaotic, endlessly fascinating lore of Caroline Calloway — from Instagram fame and ghostwritten captions to book-deal drama, retreat controversies, and the blurred lines between “scam,” self-mythology, and survival. The wives break down the friendship between Caroline and Natalie Beach, the homoerotic tension, the internet cancellation, the workshops, the snake-oil era, and why queer audiences are obsessed with this story.

If you love scammers, internet culture, WLW lore, or messy influencer history, this episode is for you.

00:00 – Intro: Reviews, comments & community love
01:30 – Who is Caroline Calloway?
01:50 – Scam or Stan game (NFTs, Erewhon smoothies, retreats, astrology apps)
04:50 – Breakup brands, viral masterclasses & influencer culture
10:00 – Why Caroline’s story is “entertaining, not dangerous”
11:00 – The WLW lore + homoerotic friendship dynamic
18:00 – How Caroline built her Cambridge-era Instagram persona
21:00 – Natalie ghostwrites captions & the early partnership
28:20 – The $500K book deal & $100K advance
30:30 – Addiction, missed deadlines & the fallout
34:20 – Whose side are you on?
35:20 – The infamous “workshops”
37:00 – Is it a scam if people willingly pay?
38:20 – The cancellations & venue chaos
42:30 – Snake oil, villain era & Caroline’s pivot
43:40 – “I Was Caroline Calloway” & Natalie’s takedown essay
48:40 – Natalie’s book deal + riding coattails
49:55 – Caroline’s tragic family news amid cancellation
53:45 – Obsession, shamelessness & survival mode
54:40 – New York era, OnlyFans, and rising again

#CarolineCalloway #ScamOrStan #InfluencerCulture #NatalieBeach #InternetDrama #Podcast #QueerPodcast #WLWLore #MessyInfluencers #BookDealDrama #CarlowayLore #OnlineScams #InternetHistory #WomenWhoWrite #CouplePodcast #AlixAndKayla

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If you’ve ever argued about groceries, avoided showing your partner your skincare receipts, or wondered how to merge finances without losing your mind, this one’s for you! From $300 facials to $3,000 handbags, Venmo-requesting girlfriends, U-Haul financial disasters, queer throuple budgeting, and how not to commit tax fraud as a married couple — this episode has answers to the questions YOU submitted about managing money.

01:35 – Splurge or Save: Dyson dryers, facials & quiet luxury
05:26 – $3,000 handbags & the lost purse saga
08:30 – Gear talk, e-bikes & used surfboards
10:23 – Listener Q&A: Power dynamics & “my treat” vacations
16:55 – Merging finances without losing your identity
23:04 – Allowances, budgets & guilt-free spending
31:16 – Queer throuple money management
36:12 – Financial secrets & student loan surprises
41:46 – Investing, retirement, & balancing present vs future
45:01 – Gift giving gone wrong: The $1200 suit
49:03 – U-Hauling & the IKEA spending spiral
51:31 – Eloping, wedding budgets & cake regrets
57:54 – Who’s the problem? (Hint: taxes.)
01:01:00 – Closing & community love

#LGBTQPodcast #QueerCouples #LesbianPodcast #MoneyTalks #RelationshipAdvice #WivesNotSisters #BudgetingTips #CouplesFinance #QueerLove #PodcastEpisode

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In this episode, Alix & Kayla dive into the internet discourse that blew up:
Are lesbians allowed to have dating preferences—specifically around bi women or trans women—without being labeled discriminatory or TERFs? Check out the post that started the comments war HERE!

This conversation isn’t about exclusion—it's about autonomy, nuance, and consent in queer dating.

🎙️ Whether you agree or disagree, you’ll want to be in the comments for this one.

02:00 – Why real conversations matter
02:32 – Gay This or That (gay brunch vs. gay rave, U-Haul vs. slow burn, etc.)
06:10 – Episode topic reveal: The TERF Talk
07:40 – The viral reel that started everything
10:39 – When “preferences” go viral
12:15 – What TERF actually means
16:44 – “Are we TERFs?”
22:28 – Sexual preference vs. discrimination
30:02 – Should we question our preferences?
38:30 – “Why say it out loud?”
43:26 – Preferences in queer culture (femme for femme, masc, etc.)
51:06 – Why gay men don’t get this backlash
56:21 – My body, my choice—also applies to dating
01:02:17 – Who’s the problem? (Queer Ultimatum being cancelled)

#LGBTQ #LesbianPodcast #QueerDating #TERFConversation #DatingPreferences #QueerRepresentation #PodcastClips #WLW #LGBTQPodcast #BuzzsproutPodcast #QueerCommunity #BiWomen #TransWomenAreWomen #MyBodyMyChoice #Sapphic

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In this queer culture deep-dive, Alix and Kayla revisit The L Word — the iconic show that shaped lesbian visibility for an entire generation. From nostalgic favorites to problematic storylines, they unpack what the series got right (and wrong) about queer representation, trans inclusion, family, and chosen community. If you’ve ever debated who you’d be on The L Word, this one’s for you.

00:08 – Intro + Spotify love from listeners
01:13 – Would You Rather: The L Word edition
05:30 – Why The L Word still matters
07:04 – Queer representation on TV then vs. now
11:08 – Gay marriage and adoption rights in 2004
16:34 – Family acceptance, healthcare, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
22:21 – How The L Word handled trans identity (Max’s storyline)
33:18 – Casting, representation, and the male gaze
41:01 – Chosen family and queer community
46:02 – The Planet: where queer culture thrived
50:26 – Why lesbian spaces are disappearing
52:10 – Why watching The L Word is still a queer rite of passage
55:18 – Who’s the Problem? (Underwear + queer community incest)

#TheLWord #QueerPodcast #LesbianCulture #LGBTQHistory #WivesNotSisters #QueerRepresentation #ChosenFamily #QueerMedia

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In this episode of Wives Not Sisters, Alix and Kayla cover the shocking story of college basketball star Sedona Prince — from her rise to fame as a gender equality advocate to the disturbing domestic violence and assault allegations shared by multiple exes. This episode dives deep into power, manipulation, and healing after abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: discussions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and emotional abuse.

00:00 – Intro + Domestic Violence Awareness Month
01:10 – Who is Sedona Prince? Rise to fame on TikTok
07:00 – Early relationships & toxic patterns
15:00 – Money, control, and manipulation
17:00 – Domestic abuse allegations surface
31:00 – The viral Mexico trip: Liv’s 10-part storytime
42:00 – Power, fear, and gaslighting in queer relationships
57:00 – Additional victims come forward
1:03:00 – Legal fallout, silence, and accountability
1:07:00 – Healing, empathy, and advice for survivors

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, please call The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or Text "Begin" to 88788 Their services are free and confidential, 24/7. Find out more at thehotline.org

#WivesNotSisters #SedonaPrince #DomesticViolenceAwareness #LGBTQPodcast #QueerLove #AbuseSurvivor #RelationshipAwareness #TrueStory #ToxicRelationships #PodcastClip

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Ever Googled “Am I gay?” You’re not alone.
In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Wives Not Sisters, Alix and Kayla react to the internet’s most-searched coming-out questions — from “How do I know if I’m gay?” to “Can queer people still travel?” They share their own coming-out stories, red flags (or rainbow flags), gay panic moments, and what it’s really like navigating identity, family, and love in 2025.

00:00 – Online slang test: “Serving cunt,” “shipping,” & other chaotic lingo
09:30 – The most Googled coming-out questions
11:00 – “How do I know if I’m gay?” signs, red flags & rainbow flags
18:00 – Getting turned on by girls in movies — curious or queer?
25:30 – Alix’s coming-out story: Rome, gay panic, & family reactions
40:00 – Kayla’s story: falling for a girl abroad, the art of downplaying it
52:00 – Labels, fluidity & self-acceptance
55:00 – Can gay people still be successful & travel?
1:03:30 – “Who’s the Problem?” segment — Griselda betrayal & dirty dishes

#WivesNotSisters #ComingOutStory #AmIGay #LGBTQPodcast #QueerLove #LesbianPodcast #RelationshipGoals #WLW #ComingOutTips #QueerStories

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In this episode, Alix and Kayla get real about what it means to fight fair after six years together. From weirdly specific compliments to the unspoken rules that keep their relationship grounded, the couple unpacks how they’ve learned to communicate, manage triggers, and find humor in the chaos. Expect laughter, honesty, and a little courtroom energy.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Weirdly specific compliments 💕
10:50 – Why we fight and how it’s changed over time
14:30 – Ground rules for healthy conflict
20:00 – Common triggers and communication styles
31:40 – “Building the case” & learning to self-regulate
44:00 – Healing attachment styles + therapy breakthroughs
51:00 – How to turn fights into inside jokes
54:10 – “Who’s the Problem?” segment (Bathroom counters & true crime)

#Hashtags:
#WivesNotSisters #CouplesPodcast #FightingFair #RelationshipGoals #QueerLove #MarriageHumor #CommunicationTips #AttachmentStyles #LGBTQPodcast #PodcastClips

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In this episode of Wives Not Sisters, Alex and Kayla dive deep into Jojo Siwa’s rise from Dance Moms to queer icon status. From the origins of her bow empire to Nickelodeon fame, child star controversies, her bold coming out, and her highly public relationships—this is a full WLW Lore Series breakdown you don’t want to miss. The hosts unpack Jojo’s “karma era,” viral moments, her mom’s controversial role, and whether the internet’s obsession is fair or fueled by queerness and celebrity culture.

• 00:08 – Intro & two truths and a lie
• 04:35 – Beginning Jojo Siwa lore: from Dance Moms to stardom
• 10:50 – Jojo’s fame, social media dominance & bow empire
• 19:03 – Coming out story, Nickelodeon backlash & DWTS same-sex partnership
• 27:59 – XOMG Pop group & exploitation allegations
• 42:14 – The “Karma Era” and viral controversies
• 47:50 – Relationship history: Kylie, Avery, Cass, and more
• 1:00:15 – Celebrity Big Brother drama, Chris Hughes & queer identity

#JojoSiwa #QueerPodcast #WLWLore #CelebrityCulture #LGBTQPodcast #DanceMoms #PopCultureBreakdown #WivesNotSisters #LesbianPodcast #QueerRepresentation

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