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Honest To Pete

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Rating
★★★★★
4.8
from
70 reviews
This podcast has
156 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Katy & Carol
Explicit
No
Date created
2022/11/17
Latest episode
2026/02/05
Average duration
48 min.
Release period
9 days

Description

Welcome mamas and daughters to ‘Honest to Pete," a midwest mom's guide to living a glamorous life in New York City. Each week, Katy Schuele Scanlan and her lovely Mother, Carol Grief Schuele, bring Good ole midwest values to new york city… because someone has to. This is a podcast where they come together to share their lives, talk about their experiences from fashion week and celebrity sightings, to getting the grandchildren to bed on time..and of course some good old Milwaukee gossip! Join us every Thursday to get your weekly dose of mother and daughter conversation! Cheers! 

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We Reviewed Every Grammys Look (Honest Takes)
2026/02/05
From Grammys 2026 fashion and red carpet moments to cozy winter living, this episode is a warm, funny, and unfiltered conversation packed with pop culture, style, and real life. We break down standout looks from Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, and more — and why Joan Rivers is still missed as the ultimate fashion critic.
Snowed In With Opinions
2026/01/29
A snow storm in New York, a babysitting marathon, a Vegas trip, and one very misplaced grocery delivery. Katy and her mom catch up on winter chaos, family habits, unsolicited opinions, and how quickly good intentions can spiral.
The Wedding Everyone Is Still Processing
2026/01/22
Katy and Carol talk family dynamics, unspoken expectations, public opinions, and the kind of moments that turn into long group chats and lingering side eye. Less outrage, more observation, and a gentle appreciation for how messy people can be.
Hot Takes, Gentle Parenting, and Golden Globes
2026/01/15
Katy and Carol press record after a real-life disagreement and let the conversation unfold in real time. They get into the Golden Globes, parenting opinions, boundaries, and hot takes. It's honest, slightly unhinged, and proof that you can disagree, laugh, and still love each other at the end of the day.
Pajamas, Diamonds, and The Holiday Comedown
2026/01/08
After a whirlwind holiday season and their first-ever live show, Katy and Carol catch up on everything that happened once the guests arrived and after they all left. From post-holiday malaise and family traditions to hosting highs, emotional comedowns, and honest reflections on slowing down, this episode is a cozy, unfiltered reset to start the new year.
The Live Show!
2025/12/19
Recorded live at the NAADAM store, this special episode of Honest to Pete brings the podcast off the mic and into a room full of listeners. Katy and Carol reflect on three years of honest conversations, Midwest roots, motherhood, creativity, and finding your voice at every stage of life, with warmth, humor, and audience Q and A woven throughout.
Pre-Show Pressure Cooker
2025/12/11
Carol and Katy gear up for their first ever live show while juggling nerves, holiday prep, family stories, and a full dose of their signature mother daughter banter. From outfit debates to blue ornament emergencies, lost iPads, stolen boots, gift bag secrets, menu planning, and manifesting their way through the chaos, the two move between New York energy and Milwaukee coziness as they catch up on everything happening behind the scenes.
The Laser, The Live Show, The Laughs
2025/12/04
A holiday-season whirlwind hits both coasts as Katy and Carol break down travel disasters, cough-syrup survival, laser-face anxieties, toddler meltdowns, QVC chaos, celebrity cameos, and a Thanksgiving spent serving New Yorkers in every sense.
Travel Chaos Era
2025/11/27
A classic Katy and Carol catch-up spanning airport mishaps, lost iPads, Valentino sale chaos, Christmas in New York, family memories, eye-doctor mayhem, and a heartfelt reflection on growing through every season.
The Day New York Wouldn’t Quit
2025/11/20
This episode follows a full week of mother daughter life in New York where nonstop schedules, photo shoots, shopping adventures, and city chaos collide. Carol recounts her month long stay in Manhattan from facials and Fifth Avenue errands to an accidental Cartier consultation and an unexpected deep dive through Saks. Katie shares a Brooklyn garage sale story that turns into a fashion hunt while the two talk about parenting decisions, raising children in the city, and the contrast between Midwest calm and New York intensity. They wrap with dinner adventures, holiday plans, and strong opinions on Dancing with the Stars.
Carol Takes Manhattan
2025/11/13
Live from New York! The girls dive into parenting across generations, comparing 90s TV rules to today’s screen-time debates, and laughing about everything from mukbang cravings to mosquito bites.
One Cocktail, Two Bread Baskets, No Regrets
2025/11/06
Katy and Carol catch up after Carol’s big anniversary night in New York, chatting about cocktails, butter, and the reality of health checkups, hangovers, and everything in between
Jesus, Chanel, and a Bus Full of Strangers
2025/10/30
Carol drops breaking news about her upcoming pilgrimage through Europe, Katy plots a five-star French finale, and the duo weave in toddlers, Halloween candy, and healing old wounds — a classic mix of laughs and heartfelt honesty on Honest to Pete.
Sourdough, Spray Tans, and Second Chances
2025/10/23
From spray tans and sourdough to Louvre heists and life lessons, Katy and Carol are in rare form. This week, the mother–daughter duo dives into shopping therapy, pop-culture absurdities, and why you should never host houseguests on a Sunday night.
The Cocktail Party Chronicles
2025/10/16
It’s a classic Carol and Katy catch-up: Carol’s juggling cocktail party prep, Kevin’s playing farmer, and Katy’s deep in the New York preschool trenches. Expect laughter, love, and life’s little lessons — straight from the Honest to Pete playbook.

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4.8 out of 5
70 reviews
★★★★★
lpt1881 2025/06/19
Love their dynamic!
Love this mother/daughter duo! We need an episode with all of Carol’s hosting tips for the 4th of July.
★★☆☆☆
MeKenna Brielle 2025/09/20
Nope.
An updated review. I normally really love you guys, and I will still keep listening, BUT three things really upset me in this latest episode. Firs...
★★★★★
aa_703 2024/11/22
Can’t get enough!
Have been binging the whole catalogue and just adore listening to you both! Perfect comfort podcast, with equal parts laughter and life advice—both mo...
★★★★★
siana2u 2024/11/12
Love it! But Katy please let mom talk uninterrupted haha
Love the podcast really do! I’m hooked. I just wish sometimes Katy would let Carol finish her sentences.
★★★★★
osofine3856 2024/07/04
Heavens to Betsy
The expression is of unknown origin but dates back to 1857. Katy, when we of your Mom’s generation were growing up, it was a very common expression th...
★★★★★
Murphy S. 2024/03/23
Relatable mother daughter relationship
Katy and Carol have an awesome relationship and I love listening because it reminds me of talking to my mom. Katy is having a relatable pregnancy expe...
★★★★★
ALIIE 77 2024/01/31
Mommy moon
What a simply fun episode- i am laughing all the time- such a powerful duo you two ladies are. I find myself circling all the Thursdays in advance. Th...
★★★★★
kcdmcpherson 2023/08/25
A delight from start to finish
I just finished catching up on all of the episodes after discovering the podcast a month ago through Katy via TSS. I love the witty and warm banter be...
★★★★★
Grandma McK 2023/07/21
Love listening to you two!
However todays was hard to listen to because I thought Katy was way too hard on her mom. I am close to Carol’s age and I do not remember Carol ever re...
★★★★★
LauraV79 2023/07/17
Comforting and chic!
Looove listing to y’all! Especially when my mom doesn’t answer the phone, ha. Just a great podcast and enjoy every minute of it.
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