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Katie Rich Nov 16, 2021

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The wickedly funny and iconically talented KATIE RICH is this weeks Bucket List guest! Katie is best known for her work as a writer for Saturday Night Live, Claudia and Kate's favorite show. This hilarious midwestern gal is fresh off of writing and lending her voice to her own Netflix Show, Chicago Party Aunt, which is charming and ballsy as she is. Katie shares her thoughts on what her mom would tell her if she came earth-side for just one day. She tells us why Mikey Day regrets standing in for Martin Short on SNL. And of course Claudia gets her to answer what it is that makes Pete Davidson so charming (spoiler: it is and is not his view on Kelly Ripa). Go listen now to our interview with our new Breastie!

Alex Bennett and Kontent Kim Nov 09, 2021

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Today’s episode is with Barstool Sports' first mother-daughter duo! Riding their Tik Tok fame- Alex and Kim started a podcast called Cause I Said So! The duo discusses how they got our job at Barstool, what they love about working there, and what they’ve learned along the way. You will love hearing how similar and how different these entertaining Mother/ Daughter duos are, go listen now!

EMME Nov 02, 2021

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Emme, the OG American plus-size model, social reformer and body image advocate, is our new Breast Friend! Emme gained worldwide fame as the first full-figured model chosen for People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, first in 1994, then for a second time in 1999. Emme is largely recognized in the 1990s as the leading model in the profession, as well as its highest earner. In 1998, she was the first plus-size model to be a spokesperson for Revlon, Emme had a sportswear line of sized 2–26 women's clothing sold at QVC under the me BY EMME label and the Emme Collection sportswear line manufactured by Kellwood and sold to department stores. If that weren't enough, she is an author, Cancer Survivor, and mother. You will especially love hearing the pep talk she gives Kate!! Go listen now!

Brad Morris Oct 26, 2021

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The hilarious Brad Morris is our new best friend!! Brad is a Chicago boy, Second City Alum, writer, producer, and actor known for Playing House, Seeking a Friend for thew End of the World, Special Needs, and Salem Rogers. Claudia and Kate obviously fell madly in love with Brad on the Pilot of playing house, but had no idea how lovely and hilarious he was IRL! Brad and Claudia love all of the same TV shows, have an appreciation for lost eyebrows, and know the importance of Health Insurance. Come to hear his amazing BTS anecdotes but stay to hear his personal grudge against Youth Soccer Leagues. Go listen now!

English Gardner Revisited Oct 12, 2021

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American Olympic Gold Medalist English Gardner was our very first guest on this show!! Due to a last minute cancellation we decided to revisit this episode. We had no idea it would feel so emotional listening back!! We hope you love it as much as we do. English is a star and she shares her journey to Gold and her role as caretaker through her moms breast cancer journey. Go listen now!

Holly Laurent Oct 05, 2021

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The incredibly talented and tender hearted Queen of comedy HOLLY LAURENT is our bucket-list guest!! Not only is she Claudia and Kate's new Breast Friend- she is now a part of the family.

Holly is an LA based comic and writer. She is the creator and host of the hit podcast MEGA, co-host and producer of It's a Wonderful Lie, and is a featured contributor on the nationally syndicated radio variety show Live From Here (APM). She is an alumnus of the Second City main stage in Chicago where she wrote and performed three critically acclaimed revues. She toured with the Second City national touring company, was a featured performer at the TBS Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and opened an original comedy at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington DC.

Holly is an open book- she shares her favorite poetry, her childhood growing up in a mega church, and how comedy became her port in the storm. She laughs, she cries, she secures the invite to pick crabs on the back porch. This episode is so special y'all! Go listen NOW!

Scot Armstrong Sep 28, 2021

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The hilarious Screenwriter behind your favorite movies like Old School, Semi Pro, The Hangover: Part II, Road Trip, and DICE, is our new best friend! This Bears super fan had Claudia and Kate cracking up while discussing why he will never become a Beekeeper- as well as other career insights. Scot is as hilarious as he is kind and did not turn down an invitation to pick crabs on the back porch. You are going to love this episode with the iconic Scot Armstrong!

Jon Gabrus Sep 21, 2021

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The hilarious JON GABRUS is our new best friend!! This podcasting/ comedic KING pulls no punches and has zero respect for Claudia's cancer card. Jon shares insights in to his least recent IMDB credits, dishes on what it was like to film the pilot of What We Do In The Shadows, and laughs through talking about his own Mother's cancer. All while roasting a slightly tipsy Claudia. WARNING- this episode will make you pop a stitch!!

Jon Bell Music Sep 14, 2021

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Is that WEDDING BELLS we hear?! Or is that Jon Bell the genius musician behind our theme song?? Claudia and Kate are just returned from Jon Bells wedding to Claudia's niece Chelsea. We thought, what better way to celebrate than by revisiting Jon Season one interview while gushing about this past weekend?? Go listen now!

Matt Walsh Sep 07, 2021

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The hilarious and iconic MATT WALSH is here and its truly Bucket List worthy!! Matt is a founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade which you've heard mentioned on this show dozens of times, and where Kate herself studied! He is also the scene stealing Mike McLintock from Claudia's favorite show VEEP. The gals just can't believe he's on the show. Matt is brilliant, kind, and obviously hilarious. LISTEN NOW!!

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