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Vera and Cassie are settling in for a warm and fuzzy holiday chat. They are sharing their favorite winter activities, how they're using planners to prep for the new year, and tips for manifesting goals without the pressure. Of course, they also give the best insider tips on keeping your fur friends happy during the holidays.

Vera and Alexis are wrapping up the year with everything we love most: planners, vision boards, candle obsessions, and, of course, snack recommendations that carried us through this last month. Listen to hear about how we reflect, reset, and get hyped for the new year!

In this episode, Alexis moderates as Vera dives deeper into the world of Vera Ghosts, her new Substack. We're talking all things writing: where inspiration comes from, what the process actually looks like, and all the messy, chaotic, sometimes magical tips and tricks we've picked up along the way. If you're a writer, a reader, or just someone trying to get words on a page, this one's for you.  Read Vera's latest Story!

Vera and Alexis are diving into the first few episodes of Love Island Australia and it's already giving everything we hoped for: mess, flirting, and deeply questionable decisions. We're talking about who's standing out, who's floating, and who we wouldn't mind seeing pack their bags and head straight for the airport ;)

In this special episode, Cassie interviews Vera about the launch of her new Substack and what to expect from her upcoming memoir. They talk about why now felt like the right time to start sharing more deeply, the stories Vera's finally ready to tell, and everything in between. Make sure to check out her Substack, Vera Ghosts, for all of the updates and stories you never knew you needed!  https://veraghosts.substack.com/ 

Vera and Alexis are back with updates on Survivor and Love Is Blind. We're talking which couples might actually last, which ones are already spiraling, and whether casting needs to just get it together. Will we ever get another Lauren and Cameron? Probably not, and that's our villain origin story. We also make bold Love Is Blind Australia predictions and wrap it up with the most important topic of all: our current Trader Joe's obsessions.

Vera and Alexis are chatting about their bold Survivor takes, including casting reactions, early winner picks, and who we want to see show up in Season 50. Then we switch gears to Love Is Blind and ask the real questions: who's actually getting married, who's not making it to the alter, and who's clearly just here for the brand deals. This is our favorite pastime, come join us 3

Vera and Cassie start with a very important topic: Trader Joe's fall haul. We're talking about our returning faves and some new seasonal gems you need in your cart. Then we jump into Golden Bachelor Season 2. We're not exactly obsessed with the new leading man, but the golden ladies? Icons. We're making early predictions, talking potential front-runners, and celebrating the real stars of the show, women who we want to be when we grow up!

I'm so excited! My sister has just finished her incredibly insightful book for actors and film lovers! It's called The Actors Guide To Getting Cast In Hollywood by Darya Balyura! Special gift just for tuning in... somewhere in this episode! Darya has over 10 years of experience working in Los Angeles as a casting director, she's packed this book with real industry secrets, practical tips, and inspiring stories. Honestly, I couldn't be prouder! It's such an amazing achievement! So please check out daryacasting.com and follow @darya_casting on Instagram. I know these tips will help you on your own creative journey, or help you support a friend on theirs. Let's dive in! 

Cassie and Vera are diving into Big Brother character intros and honestly… it's looking like a solid season. We're talking early standouts, who's giving main character energy, and the setups that feel a little too perfect. Then it's back to the villa. Are Nicolandria actually genuine or just playing the long game? We're sharing our updated winner predictions, who's falling off, and which couple might surprise us all. It's a lovely crossover episode!

Vera and Cassie are breaking down the Stand on Business challenge. Who made a good impression, who completely flopped, and why Amaya Papaya is our undeniable front-runner. We're also getting real about trusting your gut, both in the villa and in real life. Who's actually listening to their intuition, and who's out here ignoring every red flag in sight? It's giving delusion, clarity, and just the right amount of chaos to keep us locked in.

Nicolandria is back in the villa as an actual couple, and we're honestly shook. Cassie, Vera, and Zoei are talking about what this surprise pairing means for everyone else. Will they last longer than a day now that Casa Amor is ending? Who's about to regret their decisions and run back to their original couples? And is this the producers' wildest twist yet or just a setup for heartbreak? We're breaking down all the final Casa Amor chaos!

Cassie, Vera, and Zoei are losing it over the Nicolandria fakeout. Watching them get into that jeep like they were off to film a spin-off had us screaming. When will the villa find out they're gone? What chaos is about to unfold while they're offscreen? We're breaking down every moment, every producer mind game, and what we think is coming next. Tune in because this twist is giving unhinged reality TV at its finest.

Love Island US Season 7 just dropped, and so did our grip on reality (this show is all we'll be thinking about for the next couple of months). This week, we're breaking down the first couple of episodes which means first couplings and immediate red flags with special commentary from our Gen Z connoisseur intern, Zoie, who keeps us honest and chronically online. Who gave main character energy right away? Who's already sending us into a spiral? Who's serving background character? (no offense) We're locked in and definitely judging everyone. Welcome to the villa, meow! 

We're back, baby! And so is Love Island US! Season 7 has entered the villa, and we have thoughts. In this episode, we overanalyze strangers in swimwear and immediately form emotional bonds with people we met 10 minutes ago...Belle-a we miss you!  Let's chat: Who we're already obsessed with Who gave us the ick in record time And who's just… there? We also talk fave/least fave ouples, who's there for the right (or wrong) reasons, and what jewelry pairs best with watching toxic flirtation unfold in real time. Grab your snacks and your stacks! We're judging everyone (with love of course).