The Bestie Breakdown

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S4 EP2: Weekend Adventures and Pop Culture Fun! Mar 30, 2023

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Did the Besties just release a second episode in the same week?! Why, yes, they sure did! In today's episode, Erika and Shay are recapping their weekends, talking Vanderpump Rules drama, tasting some interesting treats and drinks, chatting about a new documentary and answering your listener questions! Birthdays and baby names are on the docket for today!

As always, we love feedback! Email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a voicemail on the Anchor platform. And PLEASE leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

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S4 EP1: New Year, New Season, New Format Mar 27, 2023

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After a long, unavoidable break, the Besties are BACK with Season 4 of the Bestie Breakdown. Not only do we have a new season, but we have a new format! We are talking about all things pop culture, TV shows we are binging, interesting flavors of ice cream and easter candy, tracking our family members, and more! Not everything has changed though! We are still answering YOUR random listener questions. What is Shay's biggest insecurity? And why does Erika worry about her chin?! We are chatting about it all in this week's new episode!

We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP6: Breaking Down Black Friday Nov 15, 2022

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It's the week before Thanksgiving and the Besties are BREAKING DOWN BLACK FRIDAY! From when/how they shop to what they buy, how's it changed over the years and whether or not they go in person or stay online, it's all in today's episode.

Plus, Shay and Erika chat all things Thanksgiving from their plans this year, to what they're bringing to the meal, what they love and where they're eating. Shay does a deep dive into her wrapping paper woes, holiday cards and other topics that make give her holiday anxiety while Erika gives us an update on her home construction.

In the Random Listener Questions, they cover their personal favorite podcasts, what they want for Christmas and spoons versus forks. It's all in one episode!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP5: Bestie Chat #1 Nov 08, 2022

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After a fun breakdown of all things Bravo, by popular demand, this week on the Bestie Breakdown, the ladies are having a Girlfriend Chat! Erika and Shay are chatting about all thing pop culture, TV, Christmas movies, and one of their least favorite parts of parenting...braces. They are also talking all about Christmas decor, shopping for Christmas presents...and wrapping them, gaming systems (HELP), Medicare commercials (WHAT?!), and the glorious Notes app. Fantasy Football, Jammy Cocoa Christmas, big and little worries and SO MUCH MORE is all here for your listening pleasure 😊

As always, we love feedback! Please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us and message us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP4: Breaking Down Bravo Oct 25, 2022

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Is it a guilty pleasure if you don't feel guilty...because the Besties definitely don't feel guilty for the pleasure that is the Bravo TV network! That's right! The Besties are Breaking Down Bravo! From Housewives past and present, to Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Below Deck and Southern Charm, Erika and Shay are sharing their thoughts, opinions, hopes, and dreams for the franchises. They chat favorites and villains, Andy Cohen, Dallas Housewives, Bravo Con, and more! Will they go to Bravo Con next year? What dog did Shay meet? Who would be on their ultimate cast? Plus, a fun game of trivia and random listener questions about mom fails, temperatures, and movie roles. Friends, even if you don't watch Bravo, this is such a fun girlfriend chat!

The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP3: Breaking Down Would You Rather Oct 18, 2022

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Would it be an episode of the Bestie Breakdown if there wasn't trouble in the recording studio? LOL! After a tumultuous experience with trying to record Episode 3, the Besties are back with a fabulous and fun game of Would You Rather? Erika and Shay are making tough choices about wishes, aging, music, movies, secrets, swapping husbands and kids, food, leftovers, and...community cans?! They are also feeling their ages based on the most commonly used emojis. And of course, YOUR listener questions about hometowns, friend fights, and skin care routines for their teen boys.

As always, we love feedback! Please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us and play along on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP2: Breaking Down First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest Oct 11, 2022

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Guten tag! The Besties are back from an EPIC 40th birthday celebratory vacation at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany and are here to break it all down for you with their First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest. From the planning of and travel days, to the history, tours, food and drinks, Erika and Shay are here to share their tips and tricks for having a fabulous, stress-free trip(*hint* head on over to Mix and Match Travel Agency!). Not only do they breakdown everything from the physical set-up of the festival to the clothing choices they were glad they made, the ladies also share their ideas for other things to do in Germany and if the festival is at all kid-friendly (it totally is!). And of course, those random listener questions! How long does it take the Besties (and their husbands) to get ready? What stores defined their childhoods? And what would their go-to karaoke song be? All of this and MORE is waiting for your listening pleasure on this week's episode.

Reach out to us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, following us on Instagram @thebestbreakdown, catch up on our blogs, leave us a voicemail on Anchor, and please give us a lovely 5-Star rating and review!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S3 EP1: Breaking Down Down There Oct 04, 2022

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They are BACK! The greatly anticipated return of the Bestie Breakdown is FINALLY here for Season Three! Erika and Shay may be in a new studio space, but they are definitely the same besties...who communicate an inordinate number of times each day. The Besties are answering your listener questions, recapping summer, talking about some fall TV, and are checking in on New Year's resolutions, including an update on Shay's bladder! The ladies also deep dive into, well, being ladies...the good, the bad, and the ugly!

It's a real, raw, unapologetically truthful episode on down there...a very popular episode request by so many of our listeners!

Don't forget, they love to hear from you! Email them at the bestiebreakdown@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram at @thebestiebreakdown. You can also leave The Besties a voice memo on Anchor and you just might be featured on the podcast! Be sure to like and comment on Instagram for a chance to win a prize! And as always, please leave the ladies a lovely 5-star rating and review!

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S2 EP 40: Breaking Down Season 2 {Finale} Apr 26, 2022

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Awww! It is the last episode of Season 2, and the Besties are breaking down the whole season! Erika and Shay are answering listener emails and messages from the past 20 episodes and are sharing key updates along the way. Shay keeps us in the loop on her texting situation, how organizing with a digital calendar is going , and most importantly, how her bladder situation is progressing. Erika is conquering her goal of reading less and is drowning in home renovation chaos...and laundry. Workouts, friendship, adoption, TV show updates and oodles more are recapped, as well as their hopes for season 3! Don't worry! They will be back! And they want to hear from YOU! Please let us know what you want more of next season!

If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.comand we love positive reviews! Please listen, love us and give us a great rating! You can also leave us voice memos on Anchor to be featured as a Random Reader Question too.

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

S2 EP 39: Breaking Down Blogging Apr 12, 2022

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By popular demand, the Besties are Breaking Down Blogging! Erika and Shay have been in the blogging world since 2007 and know a bit about being "influencers" in the space. Over the years, what started as a hobby has turned into fulfilling careers and created lasting connections and relationships. The besties have shared so much, including the ups and downs of infertility, motherhood, life, food, books, travel, fashion, marriage, faith, and how they manage it all! They break down their blogging histories, schedules, and how they outsource different parts of the space including the tech side. How do they deal with negativity and judgement? When do the besties plan to retire? What do they love about sharing their lives with the world? And what in the world is in Erika's roof???

And of course, some fantastic Random Listener Questions from YOU! They chat wedding dress regrets, managing mom friends and infertility, and dive in to how they plan vacations for themselves and their families.

! If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.comand we love positive reviews! Please listen, love us and give us a great rating! You can also leave us voice memos on Anchor to be featured as a Random Reader Question too.

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The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.