Best Kismet Productions Podcasts (2025)

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“When Joy Comes Along, Just Seize That Motherfucker!” with guest E. Jean Carroll 1:54:10

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This week, iconic journalist and author E. Jean Carroll stops by to discuss her brand new best-selling book, “Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President” detailing her not one, but two victories in court against Donald Trump, who was found liable for defamation and sexual abuse in jury verdicts. E. Jean shares some very important lessons for living wit…

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Relief 1:33:44

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This week, Busy’s in LA to host and event and she’s got a rant about what never to ask an actor on the red carpet. Plus Caissie’s got a dilemma involving her patio furniture and her new next door neighbor. Also, it’s Busy’s birthday, so what’s in the cards for her 46th year? SPONSORS: http://HelixSleep.com/BEST for 27% off site wide, on any mattres…

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YAS on Playing Violin for Icons, Writing “Godless” & How to Arrange Strings Like a Pro | The Sauce Factory 1:00:02

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YAS pulls up for a tell-all episode of The Sauce Factory. We get into what it’s like being a top-call session violinist for the biggest names in pop, finding creative spark in the middle of LA burnout, and the wild stories that come with working up the industry ladder. She also drops a full-on masterclass in arranging & recording strings.…

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A Little Lift with guest, Dr. Carl Truesdale, Face Expert 1:37:47

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This week, Busy and Caissie are responding to the alarming news seemingly happening every five minutes around the world. Then, in an effort to give themselves a little lift, they talk to their current #1 Instagram obsession, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Carl Truesdale, who answers all of their questions about the modern day surgical facial ar…

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“It’ll Pass” 1:32:42

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This week, Busy and Caissie are discussing the political insanity happening in LA right now and set the record straight about what’s going on there. Other topics include the glorious Tony Awards, bees being bitches and who Busy and Caissie would like to put in cuffs, if only for a few moments. Plus, the greatest line from one of the best finales of…

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Everything I Do, I Do it For You… 1:29:24

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This week, Caissie talks about learning the art and graceful movements of Tai Chi before eating sh*t on the sidewalk in front of hundreds of Angelenos who were waiting in line for something. Maybe waffles? Busy talks about unexpectedly manifesting a reunion with some of her Cougartown co-stars, past lives and the concept of in-yun, and how she need…

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Touring Extensively, Networking Effectively & Self-Discovery Through Producing | All Made Up 34:44

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The Catch Me Outside 22 1:31:28

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Esposito This week, Busy and Caissie talk to their friend, comedian and former star of ABC’s “A Million Little Things,” Cameron Esposito. Cameron’s new comedy special 4Pills on http://www.Dropout.TV, which Cameron also directed, is an honest and hilarious account of receiving a life-changing diagnosis of bipolar disorder at age 40. Other topics dis…

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“Fancy Dresses and Candy” 1:26:56

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This week, in a twist, Busy had to fly to Los Angeles and doesn’t have her recording equipment and Caissie is still in New York and slept so much she’s worried she has mono. Find out which celebrities were on Busy’s plane and who she’d be best friends with or maybe be giving birth to in an alternate universe! SPONSORS: http://HiyaHealth.com/BUSY fo…

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“Vegas Nerve” 1:45:57

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This week, Busy and Caissie are catching up and catching their breath after a hectic week. They’re discussing fried computers, new computers with robot cameras, tariffs, robot ladies, whether we are still real or not, QVC, raisins and more. SPONSORS: http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first box of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make …

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Dying Music Festivals, Bad Advice & The New 404 MKII Serato Integration | Intrnet Boyfriend 34:41

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Intrnet Boyfriend returns & blesses us for a Crash Out episode of The Sauce Factory. We discuss Coachella and the future of music festivals. We also give our audience very bad advice in a new segment (Idiot Chef America) and go over some of the cool new features of the Roland 404 MKII x Serato Integration.…

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"HAY!" 1:18:41

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This week, Busy and Caissie attempt to discuss papal history to the best of their ability. They are holding out hope for a good Pope. They’re also discussing the benefits of not drinking as much, loving weddings while thinking the institution of marriage is bullshit, how second children sometimes fall through the cracks on teachable moments, who Ca…

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4Pills with guest Cameron Esposito 2:23:05

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This week, Busy and Caissie talk to their friend, comedian and former star of ABC’s “A Million Little Things,” Cameron Esposito. Cameron’s new comedy special 4Pills on http://www.Dropout.TV, which Cameron also directed, is an honest and hilarious account of receiving a life-changing diagnosis of bipolar disorder at age 40. Other topics discussed wi…

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“Gotta Hold Both, Gotta Hold Boobs” with guest Michelle Williams 1:43:48

3M ago1:43:48

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This week, Busy’s BFF Michelle Williams is here to talk to Biz and Caissie about her hilarious and gorgeous new show Dying for Sex on F/X. She also shares her favorite “water recipe,” plus a green juice recipe she swears tastes as rich, creamy and sweet as whole milk! SPOILER ALERT: The White Lotus season finale is discussed. CONTENT WARNING: Frank…

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I Want To Come on Your Train 1:48:02

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This week, Busy tells a story of the time she got a big part, but another actress who seems like she thought she should have gotten the part showed up to her trailer and banged on the door. Caissie describes her cross country train trip. And both women go deep on what’s so frustrating about feeling like you’re giving off “pick me” energy. SPONSORS:…

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Moore Kismet on Sound Design Magic, Major Label Realities & Dancefloor Politics | The Sauce Factory 49:21

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Join me as I chat with Moore Kismet (@moorekismet) about playing Coachella and going to prom in the same weekend, the highs and lows of major label resources, and how they developed one of the brightest, boldest sounds in EDM. We also dive into dancefloor politics, Pride season hot takes, and next-level sound design using stock plug-ins in FL Studi…

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Baggage 1:48:23

4M ago1:48:23

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This week, Busy recaps her trip to London & Paris & reveals the terrible mistake she made immediately upon touching down in the United States. Caissie reveals that she’ll be traveling to New York for the QVC show…by cross-country train! Choo choo! SPONSORS: GoPureBeauty.com CODE: BEST for 25% off your order of GoPure’s cruelty-free, paraben-free an…

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Andris Mattson on being a "late bloomer", Moonchild lore, New solo record + Vocal stacking secrets 49:09

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Join me as I chat with Andris Mattson (@andrismattson) about finding your voice later in life, his new solo record "The Understory" and what 'success' means from years of experiencing the music industry as a member of Moonchild. Bonus lore included.By bad snacks

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Salmon Sperm 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

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Busy and Caissie are back for a chat, but they’ve got to make it quick because for some reason Busy’s phone said she had eleven emails but it was really four thousand. And she’s gotta pack for a big trip. But there’s plenty of time to talk about what it takes to feel at home in a place and huge life problems that might actually just be ADHD. And pl…

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Wily Virus 2:02:18

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In this week’s belated episode, Busy is recuperating from a virus and her voice is mostly back. She and Caissie answer listener questions they asked you to submit on the Instagram post announcing they needed to take a sick day delay. They’re giving their thoughts on everything from The Duchess of Sussex’s new homemaking show to their thoughts on pe…

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Intrnet bf on Grammy drama, How to write verses in 5 mins + Best budget mastering plug-in 32:42

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"Once in a generation talent" Intrnet Boyfriend (@intrnetbf) walks us through some Grammy oversights, how to write genius lyrics at lightning speed, and possibly the best bang-for-your-buck mastering plugin on the market.By bad snacks

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All The Small Things 1:16:23

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This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about all the small things. There’s Hollywood goss, charcuterie wishes, dream journaling and angel numbers. Plus, should Busy’s ex-husband open a smash burger ghost kitchen? SPONSORS: http://HungryRoot.com/BUSY for 40% off your first order of fresh high quality food and ready-to-make recipes delivered to your…

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Boot Your Bots with guest, star of Severance, Jen Tullock 1:50:53

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This week, Busy and Caissie are joined by one of Busy’s besties, and star of the hit show Severance on Apple TV+, Jen Tullock. They discuss prop babies, Real Dolls, Jen’s show Severance (don’t worry, no spoilers!), Busy’s date standing her up, how we should deal with common phrases that sound too violent to some ears, the recent aviation horrors an…

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Bad Battery! 1:47:56

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This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about exploding cell phones, fashion shows, the big halftime show, spouses recovering from surgery, restaurant reservations, Jell-O and what BFF Michelle Williams made Busy do back in the Dawson’s Creek Days…and today! SPONSORS: http://NakedWines.com/BEST click ‘Enter Voucher’ and put in our code BEST for bot…

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“The Motherload” with guest Sarah Hoover 1:55:17

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This week, Busy and Caissie are talking to author Sarah Hoover, about her book “The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood” - topics include postpartum depression, unexpected amounts of bodily fluids and relationship ultimatums. Content Warning: This podcast contains discussion of sexual assault and trauma SPONSORS: http://Wildgrain.com/…

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Friennector! 1:24:51

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This week, Busy’s back from a short trip to Arizona for some speaking engagements, then San Francisco Sketch Fest for some performances, and she describes a phenomena she likes to call “Movie Star Prices” and why she’s considering taking on a huge DIY project. Meanwhile, Caissie is still recovering from what feels like a sour, rotten, devil baby ki…

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Fake It Till You Make It! 1:21:06

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This week, Busy and Caissie are, like many people, faking it till they make it. Hear Busy discuss BFF Michelle’s very thoughtful and unique Christmas present for her and find out which of Caissie’s bodily organs is having a crash out. SPONSORS: http://RocketMoney.com/Busy to cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster h…

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We Love LA! 2:05:52

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This week, the women are talking about the devastating wildfires in Busy’s former home city and Caissie’s current home city, Los Angeles, and the extraordinary heroism of first responders, plus the extensive relief efforts that are now underway. SPONSORS: http://Hungryroot.com/BUSY CODE: Busy to get 40% off your first box of nutritious, highly cust…

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Trauma-ramas? 1:42:42

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This week, Busy reveals a fascinating discovery about one of her kids and Caissie spares a few details in describing her stomach virus. They discuss the new hit podcast The Telepathy Tapes, the Golden Globes, and all the movies they’ve been watching from Wicked to Interstellar (2014). SPONSORS: http://OPOSITIV.com/Busy for 25% off your first purcha…

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Patti New Year! 1:40:23

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This week, Busy reveals the turn of events that made her New Year’s Eve truly magical, and Caissie talks about how many missing fingers there are in her family tree. SPONSORS: http://Hungryroot.com/BUSY CODE: Busy to get 40% off your first box of nutritious, highly customized and easy to make meal kits and groceries, PLUS a free item of your choice…

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Look Up! 2:04:28

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This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about holiday parties and what Busy accidentally brought home with her, plus the White Elephant drama at Emily BB’s. Also, what’s going on with the drones and why is nobody talking about the orbs? And, find out which two very different medications Busy got mixed up in her mind! SPONSORS: http://ThriveCausemet…

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Queen Cockroaches 1:27:43

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This week, Busy and Caissie are not high, but realize they sound high AF, as they try to discuss the world’s wildly surreal current events, but through the lens of a very basic understanding of Quantum Physics, and the idea that the only thing that limits us is our own limiting beliefs. See? They DO sound high! They also discuss what’s up with thos…

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“Well, Every Day is All There Is” with guest, Danny Pellegrino 2:30:13

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This week, Busy and Caissie are joined by the host of Everything Iconic, Danny Pellegrino, to talk about the new Hallmark holiday movie he not only wrote but also stars in!!! It’s called “Deck the Walls” and it’s an instant classic. The trio also discuss their love of HomeGoods, their mutual friend Felicia’s focaccia and how amazing Lindsay Lohan l…

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Punched in the C*nt 1:39:17

8M ago1:39:17

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This week, Busy talks about the harrowing emergency phone call she received just as she and Caissie were about to start taping the Busy This Week Season 1 finale, their Holiday Spectacular, for QVC+. They discuss their Thanksgiving plans and their lack of planning beyond that. Caissie doesn’t know what to get her sons for Christmas and Busy knows e…

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Get Your Sh*t Off My Stage! 1:11:50

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This week, Busy and Caissie are processing. The election. Underwater aliens. Why some men spread into every space. Men, why??? SPONSORS: Wildgrain.com/BUSY PROMO CODE: BUSY for $30 off your first box of bake from frozen artisanal breads, pastries and pastas. PLUS A FREE ITEM IN EVERY BOX! Honeylove.com/BEST20 for up to 50% off sitewide on the best …

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Extinction Burst 1:14:10

8M ago1:14:10

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This week, Busy and Caissie decided to, separately, get out of town for a week, but before they went, they recorded this episode where they talked a little bit about their feelings before answering some listener advice questions and sharing a really special Bestie’s letter to them. SPONSORS: http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of …

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Hope is a Practice 1:37:57

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This week, Busy and Caissie are coming to you a little bit early because they know you might need something to listen to while you wait in a possibly incredibly long line to vote, or maybe you need someone to keep you company and keep you distracted as you wait for any election results to start rolling in. No matter what the coming days bring, no m…

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Drinking Aperol Spritzes at the End of the World 1:44:45

9M ago1:44:45

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This week, Busy talks about which icon she met backstage at a Billie Eilish concert and how she is trying not to be so much of a pusher. And Caissie is celebrating her 26th wedding anniversary with a disgusting infected eye that was cleverly concealed by Stephanie the magical makeup artist for a QVC photo shoot! SPONSORS: http://Dinnerly.com/offer/…

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“Tap, Tap, Tap, Pat, Pat, Pat” 1:21:40

9M ago1:21:40

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Busy and Caissie are hard at work on “Busy This Week” for QVC+. Find out which huge celebrity declined to be set up on a date with Busy, and what Caissie’s version of long-distance phone sex is with her husband. SPONSORS: http://HelixSleep.com/Best to receive their fabulous October offer, 20% off all Helix mattresses, delivered to your door http://…

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“Vote, Mama!” 1:23:48

9M ago1:23:48

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This week, Busy thinks the internet has broken her brain and is contemplating doing something drastic with her phone, and Caissie explains how she was tricked into staying at the office until 11PM. Then, Liuba Grechen Shirley, founder of Vote Mama stops by to talk about all the moms who are running for office this election and what we can do to sup…

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Thrive Causemetics Founder, Karissa Bodnar “Not Now, Patrick Swayze!” 2:29:01

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This week, Busy’s talking a little bit about the latest development in her unique living situation, and Caissie is leaning into joy in the form of finally being able to discuss getting to be the very first guest to stay overnight in the Purple Rain House, thanks to Busy and AirBnB! Then, Biz and Cais are thrilled to talk to the very energetic and i…

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Jessica Valenti “Of Course, There Were Haters” 2:16:36

10M ago2:16:36

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This week, feminist writer Jessica Valenti visits Busy and Caissie to discuss her new book, "Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win.” Find out whose penis all three women hope shrivels up and falls off! Plus, Busy’s a little bit tipsy and she’s serving up a hot take you might not believe! SPONSORS: http://Ketone.com/BUSY for…

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Mark Duplass 2:08:09

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This week, Busy talks about how wrong things went when she met Vice President Kamala Harris out on the road, and Caissie discusses how she’s preparing for the eclipse. Plus, their friend, Mark Duplass stops by after the Emmys to talk about a new Netflix show he created called Penelope, and how he strives to lift people up. SPONSORS http://LolaVie.c…

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Connie Britton 2:13:55

10M ago2:13:55

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This week, Busy and Caissie are talking about magic and the magic of nipple bras. BUT THEN, they are joined by the one…the only CONNIE BRITTON! Find out what Connie’s doing her best at this week! SPONSORS: http://blueland.com/BEST for 15% off your first order of beautiful, endlessly refillable home cleaning products http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 1…

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Jury Duty…Not the Show! 1:43:37

10M ago1:43:37

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This week, the podcast is a teeny bit late because Busy had jury duty, and as it turns out, it was Caissie’s fault! Hear how Busy’s time in court went and what the gossip columns said she was doing at the US Open and with whom. Plus find out how Caissie lost an entire 24 hours of her Labor Day weekend! CONTENT WARNING: Midway through this recording…

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Ready to Be Outraged...But I’m Not! 2:34:03

11M ago2:34:03

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This week, Busy is BACK from summer hiatus and is recapping all of her adventures in Chicago at this year’s Democratic National Convention! Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on what went down at the United Center as we nominated Vice President Kamala Harris as our next Presidential candidate, with her running mate, Governor Tim Walz by her side! Find…

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Molly Jong-Fast 1:14:21

11M ago1:14:21

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This week, Caissie is joined by a very special guest co-host, her friend, novelist and memoirist turned political commentator, Vanity Fair columnist and social media star, Molly Jong-Fast! Caissie and Molly are talking all things Election 2024, plus sharing memories of Molly’s wedding and what the pregnant bride wrote in her own guest book. SPONSOR…

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Charlotte Clymer 1:18:05

11M ago1:18:05

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This week, Caissie is talking to Charlotte Clymer, noted military veteran, press secretary, writer and activist who appeared on Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in the “Government and Politics” category, and is also Caissie’s sweet friend. They discuss the swift rise of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Presidential campaign over just the past few w…

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"Time Capsule 2, Electric Boogaloo" 1:15:10

12M ago1:15:10

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Busy and Caissie are back with more advice for listeners who wrote in to share their personal dilemmas. This episode was previously recorded so that Busy and Caissie could take a little break, and so no reference to the way all hell has broken loose in the world is made during the episode. Hopefully, it will be a pleasant respite from current event…

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“Time Capsule” 1:24:29

12M ago1:24:29

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If you’ve spent this entire week wishing you could go back in time, we have good news for you! Busy and Caissie are giving advice to listeners who are facing some very tricky dilemmas, and it was previously recorded before any of the way too many things that happened this week went down. We hope it will be a nice little break in your day while we a…