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Bad on Politics #4: Alyssa Mastromonaco on congressional elections and a grab bag of questions!
24 januari 2020 · 47 min
We welcome back friend of the pod (and former Obama Deputy Chief of Staff), Alyssa Mastromonaco to answer our burning questions about this presidential election. Alyssa explains what happens to donations when a candidate drops out of the race, endorsements, and where you can go to find out more about the local politics that you can have a direct effect on. She also touches on Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, Mike Bloomberg, and why we need to keep an eye on how the candidates spend their money (like during the Superbowl). She also explains how the caucus system works (it's kind of crazy!) and why local politics are so important if you want to enact real change. Lees meer
More Alyssa:
Twitter: @alyssamastro44
Instagram: @mastro175
Podcast: Hysteria
Alyssa's Books:
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?
So Here's the Thing . . .: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut
Alyssa Recs:
Vote Save America
About Bad on Politics: Bad on Politics is a monthly bonus episode where we invite a guest expert to help us break down a political topic. We get it, politics is confusing and there's a anxiety-inducing amount of news coverage to follow. So, we're here to ask the "dumb" questions so you don't have to. We want to break things down so you can understand what's going on and make an informed opinion.
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How we organize everything from our inboxes to our closets!
22 januari 2020 · 1 uur 38 min
We've got that January motivation and are talking all about organization in this ep! We share about how we organize our lives (both physically in our homes, and our digital lives). We discuss how we handle filing papers, managing our closets, email boxes, and even reveal how often we clean! Becca breaks down her calendar system and Grace tells us about a paper planner that helps you organize your time (and looks pretty too). We also have plenty of recs on home goods that help you find a place to keep everything. Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
Clean My Mac
Ink & Volt Planner
The Laundress white linen boxes
Horderly
Ikea glass cabinet
jewelry armoire
Black velvet hangers
Shelf dividers
Under bed bins
Shoe cubby
Under sink drawers (Grace)
beauty lazy susan
Command ledges
Pan organizer
Rafia baskets from container store
large line post it notes
Under sink shelves
Dyson V10 vacuum
ChomChom Lint Roller
Obsessions:
Financial Confessions Podcast
Workaday Handmade Mugs + Ceramics
Instagram Obsessions:
@juniperfoxx
Renegade dance on tiktok
Books Mentioned:
Uncanny Valley by Anna Weiner
Followers by Megan Angelo
Miss You by Kate Eberlin
January Book Club Pick:
Good Girls Lie By JT Ellison
Sponsors:
Rent the Runway: Go to renttherunway.com and use code BOP to get $200 off your 60 day trial.
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOP20 at checkout.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and her blog TheStripe.com and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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The Veronica(s) Beard talk to us about building their brand!
15 januari 2020 · 1 uur 21 min
We're thrilled to have sister-in-law duo Veronica Swanson Beard + Veronica Miele Beard with us today! Besides being two of the most stylish women we know, they have built an incredible brand. Both women have incredible backgrounds (and stories) to share - it was fun learning how they got their start and went into business together. With backgrounds in design, entrepreneurship, finance, and a mutual love for fashion, they created a brand that it smart, stylish, and inclusive. We talk about extending their size range, their best-selling Dickie jackets, their 10 year anniversary, favorite fashion trends, and personal style icons. We also talk about the importance of family and life outside of work. Lees meer
More about Veronica Beard:
Veronicabeard.com
@veronicabeard
Products Mentioned:
Vintner's Daughter
Nars Laguna bronzer
Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow palettes & IG tutorials
Active Argan Oils
Obsessions:
Conair Fabric Defuzzer
Zalto Wine Glasses
Instagram Obsessions:
@veryrealfantasy
@cobblerscovehotel
@baoace
Books Mentioned:
A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J Maas
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Long Bright River by Liz Moore
January Book Club Pick:
Good Girls Lie By JT Ellison
Sponsors:
Kassatex: Take 20% off your first order when you shop at kassatex.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout
HelloFresh: Get 10 free meals at hellofresh.com/BOP10 and use code BOP10.
LOLA: Take 30% off your first month subscription - mylola.com and enter code BOP30 at checkout.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and her blog TheStripe.com and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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New Year, Same Us: Reflecting on 2019 and Setting Goals for 2020!
8 januari 2020 · 1 uur 17 min
It's a brand new year (and a brand new decade!). While neither of us are huge fans of setting "resolutions," (it just sounds so drastic!) today we wanted to reflect on last year and share some goals for 2020! This week we are looking back on 2019 and sharing our biggest accomplishments from the year (and what could have been better) and setting some goals for the year ahead! We have have a few shared goals too (growing the pod, making Delta platinum, to name a couple). We both have a lot to be thankful for and a lot to look forward to. So here's to making this year calmer, cozier, and even better than the last! Lees meer
Obsessions:
You on Netflix
Augustus Bader Primer
Milk Skin Tint
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
Youth Dew by May Lindstom
Vintner's Daughter
Beauty Pie Luminizing Drops
Flesh Beauty Drops
Instagram Obsessions:
@robinberzinmd
@brooklynblonde1
@shityoushouldcareabout
@pennbadgley
@ambyrchilders
@then0t0ri0usvip
Books Mentioned:
Things in Jars by Jess Kid (April release)
Quiet by Susan Kane
A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J Maas
Followers by Megan Angelo (comes out end of January)
All Adults Here by Emma Straub (comes out in May)
One in A Million by Lindsey Kelk
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
January Book Club Pick:
Good Girls Lie By JT Ellison
Sponsors:
Book of the Month: Go to bookofthemonth.com and sign up using code BOP and get any book for $5!
FitFabFun: $10 off your first box with code BOP at fabfitfun.com.
Care of: 50% your first order at takecareof.com with offer code BOP50 at checkout.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and her blog TheStripe.com and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Kellie Brown on body positivity, her #fatatfashionweek hashtag, confidence, + more!
1 januari 2020 · 1 uur 20 min
Happy New Year! Today our friend Kellie Brown joins us. Kellie is the founder of And I Get Dressed, a brand consultant, blogger + Youtuber, fashion industry PR prodigy, and body positive activist (she created the #fatatfashionweek hashtag)... amongst other things! She is a long time New Yorker, who recently made the move to LA and tells us about her career journey, the evolution of her blog + Youtube channel, and working for herself. She shares her views on weight loss, the dangers of "new year, new me" mentality, confidence, the ways that people can weaponize words, and a quick cheat sheet on how to respond to fat-phobic friends and family. She also shares her "mirror trick" for self confidence. Kellie talk about what she is most proud of in her career and gives advice on how to make even the most basic (or some my say, classic!) wardrobe cooler with just a few key pieces. Lees meer
More Kellie!
@itsmekellieb
And I Get Dressed on Youtube
https://andigetdressed.com/
Body Party Podcast (coming soon)
Products Mentioned:
Boscia Sake Hydrating and Brightening Serum
Murad Invisiblur Sunscreen
Necessaire Lotion
Nars Powermatte Lipstick
Summer Friday Jet Lag Mask
Rent The Runway (use code RTRBECCA for $50 off your first 2 months)
Stichfix
Obsessions:
Beyond Yoga Leggings
Fleur D'Oranger Shower Gel
Woolrich Parka
Instagram Obsessions:
@thelastlineLA
@localeclectic
@therookiehooker
Books Mentioned:
Things in Jars by Jess Kid (april release)
Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey
The Girl who Never Read Noam Chomsky by Jana Casale
Impeachment by John Meacham
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
The Tenant by Katrine Engberg
Quiet by Susan Kane
A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J Maas
Reputation by Sarah Shepard
January Book Club Pick:
Good Girls Lie By JT Ellison
Sponsors:
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOP20 at checkout.
Book of the Month: Go to bookofthemonth.com and sign up using code BOP and get any book for $5!
Join our …
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One Day in December Book Club
25 december 2019 · 1 uur 7 min
For our December book club, we're reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. This was one of our favorite books from last year, so we had to make it a book club pick! What would you do if you had a "love at first sight" moment, but the man of your dreams turns out to be your best friend's new boyfriend? The book follows the three of them over the course of a decade through life's ups & downs and heartbreaks as they each grow and change. Grace reveals she once had her own "bus boy". Both Grace and Becca share opinions on audiobooks (nuances and lack thereof in some cases), meeting men (#morecrushes2020), modern dating, and definitely think this should be a Hallmark movie. Lees meer
Grace's Top 5 of 2019:
Save me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Becoming by Michelle Obama
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
The Idea of you by Robinne Lee
Becca's Top 5 of 2019:
Idea of you by Robinne Lee
I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
American Royals by Katharine McGee
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Podcasts Mentioned:
Storybound Podcast
Boobsweat Podcast
British Chick - Lit Recommendations:
Who's That Girl by Mhairi McFarlane
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning
One in a Million by Lindsey Kelk
Jemima J by Jane Green
Obsessions:
Sprout Home in Brooklyn
Design within Reach Vase
Veronica Beard Dickie Jacket
Instagram:
@harrietandthestar
@jyoungdesignhouse
Other Books Mentioned:
Followers by Anna Davies
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
January Book Club Book:
Good Girls Lie By J.T. Ellison
Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Grace Interviews Becca! Decorating Her Apartment, The Term "Influencer", and Freelance Life
18 december 2019 · 1 uur 22 min
For this month's "Just Us" episodes, Becca had the idea to interview each other! This week Grace interviews Becca. We crowdsourced the questions from you and had so much fun interviewing each other. Lees meer
You already know Becca, but how well do you really know her? Today all of your questions are answered. Does Becca have a secret boyfriend? Becca tells us her goals for the podcast (and her instagram too!), what it's like gaining an online following, thoughts on the word influencer and why she doesn't consider herself one. Becca also talks about shifting to freelance, getting clients, managing people, and knowing when it is time to leave a job. We also get the scoop on using an interior decorator, the process, pros and cons, and of course a glimpse into her friendship with Grace!
Girls Weekend Ideas:
The Breakers in Palm Beach
More Mentions:
Digit App (for Budgeting)
We are Knitters
Christmas Movies Mentioned:
The Christmas Contract (Lifetime movie, basically a One Tree Hill Reunion)
A Christmas Inheritance (Netflix)
Obsessions:
iPhone 11
Nadaam cashmere tracksuit
The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo
Instagram Obsessions:
@stuffmomposts
@thedunmore
@indiahicksstyle
@jordansyatt (for practical diet inspiration)
@emmabaryl (Becca's Decorator)
Books Mentioned:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (Becca's most inspiring book)
Radical Candor by Kim Scott (Becca's fav book for managing people)
The Honey Don't List by Christina Lauren
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Out in Feb)
Anna K by Jenny Lee
One of Us is Next by Karen McManus (author of One of Us is Lying)
Six of Crows By Leigh Bardugo
The Authenticity Project by Claire Pooley (out Feb 5)
December Book Club Pick:
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Sponsors:
Borghese: Get 25% off site wide at borghese.com and enter the code BOP25 at checkout.
LOLA Take 30% off your $5 trial set - mylola.com and enter code BOP30 at checkout.
Care/of: 50% your first order at takecareof.com with …
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Kate Kennedy of Be There in Five on podcasting, influencer culture, and why her husband is blocked on Instagram.
11 december 2019 · 1 uur 53 min
We're so excited to have our friend Kate Kennedy join us today! You probably know her from her podcast, Be There in Five… OR her book Twinkle, Twinkle Social Media Star, her hilarious pop culture commentary on Instagram, or her viral doormat business. She talks about how she started her business, how she came up with the idea for the podcast, and her career journey. We talk about press trips, Instagram triggers, the influencers we admire most, and (of course) Taylor Swift, and why Kate is such a Stan. Kate makes her 2020 predictions for pop culture and influencer trends and gives great advice on following your dreams and how to inoffensively block your significant other and family on Instagram. Lees meer
More Kate!
@bethereinfive
Be There In Five Podcast
Grace's Episode of Under the Influencer on Be There in Five.
Products Mentioned:
Revlon Lipstick in Black Cherry
Crest White Strips
Obsessions:
Jackson Vaughn, the JV Christmas candle
Knitting Kits from We are Knitters
Wander Beauty the Dualist concealer
Instagram Obsessions:
Tiktok #dogsoftiktok
@ambitiouskitchen
Books Mentioned:
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Sequel to Little White Lies)
Throne of Glass Series (all 7 books)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Social Media Star by Kate Kennedy
December Book Club Pick:
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Sponsors:
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOP20 at checkout.
Borghese: Get 25% off site wide at borghese.com and enter the code BOP25 at checkout.
HelloFresh: Get 9 free meals at hellofresh.com and use code BOP9.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Bad on Politics #3: WTF is Medicare for all? Margot Sanger-Katz gives us a healthcare primer
9 december 2019 · 41 min
In this episode of Bad on Politics we dive into one of our most-requested topics… healthcare! Lees meer
We're joined by New York Times journalist, Margot Sanger-Katz, to break down the various healthcare structures on the table in this election and which candidates support which plan. We also spend some time discussing the implications of these plans and whether they're feasible (or likely given our current congressional map). We're certainly feeling way more healthcare-literate after this episode, and hope you do too!
For more Margot Sanger-Katz:
@sangerkatz on twitter
https://www.nytimes.com/by/margot-sanger-katz - for her articles
About Bad on Politics: Bad on Politics is a monthly bonus episode where we invite a guest expert to help us break down a political topic. We get it, politics is confusing and there's a anxiety-inducing amount of news coverage to follow. So, we're here to ask the "dumb" questions so you don't have to. We want to break things down so you can understand what's going on and make an informed opinion.
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Becca Interviews Grace! The blogging biz, dating stories, + more!
4 december 2019 · 1 uur 20 min
For this month's "Just Us" episodes, Becca had the idea to interview each other! This week Becca interviews Grace and in two weeks, Grace will interview Becca. We crowdsourced the questions from you and had so much fun interviewing each other. Lees meer
You already know Grace but today she's answering your questions. What really goes into working for yourself as an influencer, the nitty gritty behind choosing brands to work with, how sponsorships work, testing products, and even turning down brands she doesn't like (awkward!). She shares some of her best dating advice and tells some juicy stories too! We chat about her love of Becca's cooking, her work ethic, her love affair with Charleston, and of course her cat, Tyrion too!
Products Mentioned:
Farmacy Cleansing Balm
Dr. Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Weleda Skin Food & Skin Food Light (under $30)
Olay Retinol Serum
Olay Retinol Eye Cream
Seaweed Bath Co. Face Scrub (under $30)
Glossier Lash Slick (under $30)
L'Oreal Lash Paradise (under $30)
L'Oreal Liquid Lipstick (under $30)
Ilia Cosmetics
Kosas Cosmetics
W3ll People Bronzer
Store Mentioned:
Ron Robinson Gnome
Podcast Mentioned:
Terrible, Thanks for Asking
Obsessions:
Bow and Drape Sweatshirts (for Dogs AND Cats, too!)
Hourglass: Scattered Light Eyeshadow
Instagram Obsessions:
@januaryjones
@noraborealis
Books Mentioned:
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
One of us is Next by Karen M. McManus (sequel to: One of Us is Lying)
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (sequel to: Little White Lies)
Klutz Books!
December Book Club Pick:
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Sponsors:
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOP20 at checkout.
Away: Visit awaytravel.com/BOP enter code BOP at checkout for $20 off.
Equilibria: Go to equilbriawomen.com and enter code BOP at check out for 15% off your first order (the beginner box is not included in this offer)
Join our FB group for amazing …
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Andrea Dunlop (the author of We Came Here to Forget) talks to us about her book!
28 november 2019 · 52 min
Yesterday we talked about We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop and today we're so happy to have her with us for a special bonus episode where we talk about the book! We talk to her about her writing process and how she developed the plot line for the book (which is somehow both thrilling with a happy redemption story). We loved this book, and we learned more about Andrea's personal experiences that led to writing this. She set out to debunk myths about the issue and what pop culture is getting right and wrong about Munchausen's by proxy. Andrea is a pantser (not a plotter) when it comes to writing, and she reveals her process, the importance of resilience in the industry, and how she gives back to the community through social media. Lees meer
Andrea on Instagram:
@andreadunlap
Andrea's Books:
Losing the Light
She Regrets Nothing
Broken Bay: A Novella
We Came Here to Forget
TV Shows that feature Munchausen's by Proxy:
Sharp Objects on HBO
The Act on Hulu
The Politician on Netflix
Famous Munchausen Cases Mentioned:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case
Lacey Spears Case
Books Mentioned:
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
My Sweet Angel by John Glatt
The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn amazon
Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
You by Caroline Kepnes
Looker by Laura Sims
The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud (Instead of the Woman in the Window! ha!)
Sponsors:
FitFabFun: $10 off your first box with code BOP at fabfitfun.com
Book of the Month: Go to bookofthemonth.com and sign up using code BOP and get any book for $5!
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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We Came Here to Forget Book Club
27 november 2019 · 1 uur 19 min
For this month's book club, we're talking about We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop. The book follows ex-professional skier, Katie Cleary as she starts a new life in Buenos Aires. Along the way, this book kept us guessing about the dark secret in her past that led her to move away and start a new life. We both devoured this book in one day: Grace needed to find out the shocking truth about Katie's sister, while Becca was living for Katie's story of redemption in Argentina—complete with tango lessons and a new, foreign lover. Lees meer
Obsessions:
Barefoot Dreams Socks
Barefoot Dreams Cardigan
Lele Sadoughi x Stoney Clover Lane collab
Tuleste Pom Pom Earrings
The Body Stone
Instagram Obsessions:
@bookbaristas
@fatpompoms
Books Mentioned:
We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop (November Book Club Pick!)
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Sponsors:
Care/of: 50% your first order at takecareof.com with offer code BOP50 at checkout.
Borghese: Get 25% off site wide at borghese.com and enter the code BOP25 at checkout.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Lauren Chan on modeling, her new plus-size luxury clothing brand, and leaning into what makes you unique.
20 november 2019 · 1 uur 29 min
Today we are joined by Lauren Chan, the founder and CEO of Henning, a newly launched luxury plus-size clothing brand. We're completely in love with this brand and all its thoughtful details! We're also obsessed with Lauren, TBH. She gives us a peek into her experiences as both a plus-size model and fashion editor for Glamour Magazine. We get her insight into how the plus-size modeling landscape has changed over the years and how modeling has affected her relationship with her body. Maybe most interesting, she pulls back the curtain on all the retouching (and padding!) that goes on behind the scenes. We're shook! We also chat about her experience starting her own business (without any outside funding!), and the lessons she's learned along the way. Lees meer
Products, places, and links mentioned:
Check out Henning here. You can also take 15% off with code badonpaper15.
Follow Lauren at @lcchan and Henning at @henning
We had our celebratory pod dinner at Gramercy Tavern
We stayed at The Statler hotel in Dallas (and loved it!)
Lauren's Skincare Routine:
Dermalogica Cleanser
Drunk Elephant Vitamin C Serum
Supergoop Sunscreen
Dr. Bronner Face Cream
Korres Overnight Facial
Fresh Black Tea Eye Cream
Lauren's Makeup Routine:
Nars Creamy Concealer
Benefit Goof-proof Eyebrow Pencil
MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy
Clinique Mascara
Obsessions:
Sarah Flint Perfect Bootie 70mm heel (BOP45 for $45 off)
The Body Stone
Instagram Obsessions:
@sarahfcarter
@_hellostella_
Books Mentioned:
We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop (November Book Club Pick!)
Modern Love edited by Daniel Jones
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas
Sponsors:
Night Pillow: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOP20 at checkout.
Equilibria Women: Go to equilbriawomen.com and enter code BOP at check out for 15% off your first order (the beginner box is not included in this offer)
LOLA: you can 30% off your first month's subscription with code BOP30 a…
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Personality Tests! A deep dive into the 5 love languages, The Enneagram, + Myers Briggs
13 november 2019 · 1 uur 14 min
We don't know about you but we are both personality test obsessed. Today we're taking a look at three of our favorites: the 5 love languages, the Enneagram, and Myers Briggs. Every personality has its good and its bad, and we are both very cool with both sides of our own (thankfully!) If you ever think that Becca is roasting Grace, don't worry - that is how she shows love. We also break down introverts vs. extroverts. Grace gets on her soapbox: Just because you're introverted doesn't mean you're shy! We have a ton in common personality - wise, but when we differ, we definitely DIFFER! Take the quizzes yourself and see what we all have in common, and then come about them with us in the facebook group! Lees meer
Quizzes Mentioned:
The 5 Love Languages - Take the test!
Enneagrams - Take the test!
Myers & Briggs - 16 Personalities: Take the test!
Podcast Mentioned:
Selfie
Obsessions:
Garlic Short Rib Recipe by Alison Roman
Modern Love - Amazon Prime
Kosas - lip oils - sephora
Instagram Obsessions:
@tristan_watson
@the_spines
Books Mentioned:
We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop (November Book Club Pick!)
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger
Perfect Tunes by Emily Gould
Sponsors:
Borghese: Go to borghese.com and enter code BOP25 for 25% off at checkout.
FitFabFun: $10 off your first box with code BOP at fabfitfun.com.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Eva Chen on writing children's books, meeting Oprah, and why "balance" is a myth (and that's okay)!
6 november 2019 · 1 uur 41 min
Today we are joined by Eva Chen! Eva probably needs no introduction but she's the Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram. What you may not know is that she's also a children's book author and the self proclaimed "Walter White of vintage Chanel jackets!" Eva talks about everything from changing careers, meeting your heroes IRL (Oprah!!), getting a book deal, and following your dreams. She also gets vulnerable, talking about what it's like to worry that people won't like her work. We round out the episode with all of Eva's favorites: up & coming fashion designers, beauty obsessions (a very fancy face roller), a fancy hotel, and of course — YA novels. Lees meer
Designers Mentioned:
Pyer Moss
Rejina Pyo
Ganni
16 Arlington
Lesyanebo
Racil
Contro collection
Net-a-Porter Premier
Products Mentioned:
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Augustinus Bader
Refa Face Roller
Joanna Czech Facials
Elaine Huntzinger Facial
Obsessions:
Glow Bar
Horoscope necklaces at Candyshop Vintage
Instagram Obsessions:
@Benlenovitz
@rachelista
For more Eva on Instagram:
@evachen212
@tbannister
Books Mentioned:
Get a life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop (November Book Club Pick!)
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah Maas
6 of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
The Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Eva's Books:
Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes by Eva Chen
A is for Awesome by Eva Chen
Juno Valentine and the Fabulous Fashion Adventure by Eva Chen
Hotels Mentioned:
Coco Island - Maldives
The Rosewood Hotel - London
Sponsors:
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% of your order with code BOP20
Equilibria: Go to equilbriawomen.com and enter code BOP for 15% off your first order (the beginner box is not included in this offer)
Away: Visit awaytravel.com enter code BOP at checkout for $20 off.
Check out tickets to our Fall live show in Dallas Tonight!
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Carly the Prepster: Unfiltered. Carly answers ALL your questions.
31 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 32 min
"We have all sent a DM we regret" - Carly Heitlinger, carlytheprepster.com Lees meer
Our friend Carly drops in for a bonus episode to answer literally every single one of your questions! She puts it all out there, the good, bad, and the ugly. She lets us in on the biggest misconceptions about her (She is not as outgoing as you may think, and she doesn't share everything!), how she navigates being introverted, dealing with anxiety, and her thoughts on online snark forums. We also talk about breakups, sex, hair bows, and more! Lastly, she shares her advice for cutting the cord when a relationship is over - and how to get your control back!
Products Mentioned:
Awesome Etiquette Podcast
Coffee Break French Podcast
Blue Bistro (hulu series)
Books Mentioned:
Babysitters Club Series by Ann M. Martin
Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Elin Hilderbrand's Books
How Could She by Lauren Mechling
Bad Blood by John Carryrou
Quiet by Susan Cain
Audio Books Mentioned:
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Tom Hanks narrates!)
Save me The Plums by Ruth Reichl
Sponsors:
Borghese: Get 25% off site wide at borghese.com and enter the code BOP25 at checkout.
For more Carly:
carlytheprepster.com
instagram: @carly
Twitter: @carly
bookstagram: @carlysbookclub
Facebook Group: Carly the Prepster Group
Goodreads: College Prepster
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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How Could She by Lauren Mechling w/ Special Guest Carly Heitlinger
30 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 28 min
Our October Book Club pick is How Could She by Lauren Mechling, and we are joined by friend of the pod, Carly Heitlinger (Carly the Prepster)! The three of us explore the complexities of female friendship in your 30's, the book's 3 central characters, and who we most identify with. Although not all of us loved this book completely, we definitely have a lot to say about it! Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
Indie Lee Gentle Daily Peel Pads
Borghese Hand Masks (25% off with code BOP25 at borghese.com)
Mascaras:
Wander Beauty Mascara
Glossier Lash Slick
Chantecaille Mascara
L'Oreal Lash paradise
Covergirl Clump Crusher
Maybelline Full and Soft
Maybelline Lash Sensational
Instagram Obsessions:
@wardrobe_oxygen
@Goodbyecroptop
Books Mentioned:
I'll Never Tell by Catherine McKenzie
Get a life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
Throne of Glass by Sarah Jane Moss
We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop
Sponsors:
Care/of: 50% your first order at takecareof.com with offer code BOP50
Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% of your order with code BOP20
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Cindy Crawford shares her supermodel secrets + takes us inside the modeling biz!
23 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 20 min
Today's guest needs no introduction… it's Cindy Crawford! Besides being Grace's dream guest, Cindy is also an absolute expert when it comes to skincare. She talks about growing up in the midwest, an early mean girls experience, and of course: her modeling career. She also let us peek behind the curtain and learn how she started her own skincare line, all the way down to the chemistry! She also tells us her favorite fashion trends, products… even her work out routine. She also lets us in on a few model secrets (her swap for soy sauce, her cocktail of choice). Cindy talks about balance, self care, and motherhood. We found Cindy's life fascinating and didn't think this was possible but somehow love her even more than before! Lees meer
Products mentioned
Meaningful beauty - Cindy's beauty line (also available at Ulta)
Intensive Triple Exfoliating Treatment
Anti-Aging Day Cream
Age Recovery Night Cream
Youth Activating Melon Serum
Firming & Tightening Body Hydration Treatment
Lifting Eye Cream
Revive & Brighten Eye Masque
Amazon Ice Roller
Veronica Beard Blazers
Sarah Flint Perfect Pumps
Sarah Flint Flats
Sarah Flint Marina Boot
Cindy's fave jeans: Redone, Frame, AG, Page, Citizens of Humanity, Midheaven
Nicola Bathie Earrings
Books:
A Little Life by Hana Yanagihara
Educated by Tara Westover
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
I'll Never Tell by Catherine Mackenzie
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger
How Could She by Lauren Mechling (October Book Club!)
TV Shows:
Euphoria on HBO
Modern Love on Amazon
Succession on NetFlix
Instagram Obsession:
@swissmiss
@verryrobin_co
Sponsors:
Sarah Flint: Take $45 off your first pair with code BOP45 at sarahflint.com
Equilibria: Go to Equilibriawomen.com and enter code BOP at check out for 15% off your first order (the beginner box is not included)
Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit at modernfertility.com/BOP
Instagram Obsession:
@swissmiss
@verryrobin_…
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Travel Routines, Tricks, Recs, and Some Very Strong Opinions!
16 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 27 min
We have been traveling quite a bit for our live shows and more, so we thought it was time to share some of our vastly differing opinions when it comes to travel. We talk about hotels, airplanes, beauty routines, packing, planning, and everything in between. Needless to say, we have some differing views on a lot of things! Today, in addition to hopefully amusing you with our strong opinions, we help you navigate some of the more stressful parts of traveling through our own experiences. (And did you know customs has an app?) We share all the things we do to keep organized (and sane!) when it comes to traveling. Lees meer
Things Mentioned:
Aaptiv App
New York Times: 36 hours series
TSA Pre-Check
The Points Guy
Hotels Mentioned:
The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles
The Ritz Carlton
Brown's Hotel in London
The Breakers in Palm Beach
La Sultana in Morocco
Hotel du-cap-eden-roc in France
The Statler Dallas
Products Mentioned:
Pregnancy Pillow from Amazon
Silk Pajamas from Karen Mabon
Cookware Set from Simply Calphalon
Tumi Suitcase
Away Suitcases
Instagram Obsessions:
@chloeiscrazy
@blonde_atlas
@bowenyang
Books Mentioned:
How Could She by Lauren Mechling (October book club pick)
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
Sponsors:
Borghese: Special offer 25% sitewide borghese.com enter code BOP25 at checkout.
LOLA: You can 30% off your first month's subscription with code BOP30 at www.mylola.com
Hello Fresh: For $80 off your first month hellofresh.com/BOP80 and enter code BOP80
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Bad on Politics #2: Clare Malone Gives us a pre-Debate Primer!
14 oktober 2019 · 47 min
Friend of the pod and political writer for FiveThirtyEight, Clare Malone joins us to help sort through the top ten Democratic candidates on stage at the next debate. She takes a deep dive into the backgrounds of the top three front runners (Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders), and gives us the headlines on the rest (Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang, Beto O'Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, Julian Castro). Clare also breaks down the Republican challengers, too (Bill Weld, Joe Walsh, and Mark Sanford). Lees meer
For more Clare Malone:
@claremalone on instagram and twitter
https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/clare-malone/ on fivethirtyeight.com
About Bad on Politics: Bad on Politics is a monthly bonus episode where we invite a guest expert to help us break down a political topic. We get it, politics is confusing and there's a anxiety-inducing amount of news coverage to follow. So, we're here to ask the "dumb" questions so you don't have to. We want to break things down so you can understand what's going on and make an informed opinion.
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Mollie Chen on changing careers, maintaining a balance, all things FOOD, and lazy girl skincare.
9 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 42 min
We are back from San Francisco and off to Philly + DC next week! This week we're joined by our friend Mollie Chen! She's a brand consultant (and one of the Co-Founders of Birchbox!), a beauty guru, a mom, and a serious foodie. We talk about everything from knowing when it's time to change careers to skincare for lazy people to the perfect day of eating in NYC. She also shares some great advice for new moms and maintaining a balance in your life. Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
Pregnancy Pillow from Amazon
The Politician on Netflix
M.M. Lafleur trench coat
Philz Coffee
Garlic Press from Amazon
Mollie's product recs (so many we made it it's own doc!)
Instagram Obsessions:
@syattfitness
@palmbeachthrifters
Books Mentioned:
Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham
How Could She by Lauren Mechling (October book club pick)
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acebedo
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
Mollie's Medium posts - Leaving a Company You Started and A Type-A Guide to Time Off
Sponsors:
Night Pillow: Go to discovernight.com and enter Code BOP20 for 20% off.
Birchbox: Go to Birchbox.com/BOP and enter code BOP and get $5 off your first box!
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Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Graham Norton on Fanboy Moments, Best-Smelling Celebs, and Becoming a Novelist at 52
2 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 29 min
This week, we are joined by Graham Norton, the beloved UK talk show host and author of a brand new novel! We talk to him about his show—everything from the funniest to the best-smelling guests and how he manages to get such good stories from his guests. Then we turn to his newest book, A Keeper. We couldn't let him leave without a few grab bag questions too… so we also quizzed him on Dolly Parton, UK Drag Race, and more! Lees meer
Outside of Graham, we talk about our tour (starts today in SF!), Grace's birthday, and a new sleeping hack.
Products Mentioned:
Madewell hard sunglasses case (not available online)
Beauty Counter Blush in Nectar
Pregnancy Pillow from Amazon
Instagram Obsessions:
@farmrio
@farrisdoesfaces
Books Mentioned:
American Predator by Maureen Callahan
Obviously by Akilah Hughs
Anna K by Jenny Lee
Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham
Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodessser-Akner
The Girl Who Never Read Noam Chomsky by Jana Casale
Sponsors:
Night Pillow: Go to discovernight.com and enter Code BOP20 for 20% off.
Equilibria: Go to https://equilibriawomen.com/ for 15% off your first order. Enter code BOP at checkout (Note: the beginner box is not included in this promotion).
Modern Fertility: Go to modernfertility.com/BOP for $20 off the test.
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Katharine McGee on the Behind the Scenes of American Royals and the Ins and Outs of the Publishing Industry
26 september 2019 · 51 min
Katharine McGee, the author of our September Book Club Pick, American Royals joins us to talk about the making of the book. We chat about the long road to publishing, how to get a book deal, how books turn into TV shows and movies, and how the New York Times Best Seller list works—it's not how you think! We learned so much from her on today's episode and cannot wait for the sequel! Lees meer
Books Mentioned:
The Royal We by Jessica Morgan & Heather Cocks
99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown
The Royals by Kitty Kelley
Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household by Adrian Tinniswood
Anna K - Jenny Lee (comes out next year)
Instagram:
@katharinemcgee
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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American Royals Book Club + Everything Royal
25 september 2019 · 1 uur 3 min
Our September Book Club is here and we are so excited to dig into Katharine McGee's American Royals, but beware it's sprinkled with spoilers! This book posits a world where George Washington was the first King of America rather than the first President. The story follows his descendant, Princess Beatrice and her dramatic road to the throne. We also talk about everything Royal from books, movies, weddings, and gossip, and what we have been reading (and what we are close to putting down!). Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
Glow Bar - $65 30 minute facial
Etsy - rainbow initial necklace
Instagram Obsessions:
@airmailweekly
@badonpolitics
Books Mentioned:
The Royal We by Jessica Morgan & Heather Cocks
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory
Royals by Rachel Hawkins
Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodessser-Akner
The Girl Who Never Read Noam Chomsky by Jana Casale
Sponsors:
Care/of: Take 25% your first care of order takecareof.com and enter code BOP at checkout
Equilibria: Go to https://equilibriawomen.com/ for 15% off your first order. Enter code BOP at checkout (Note: the beginner box is not included in this promotion).
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Bad on Politics #1: Alyssa Mastromonaco on How The Primary Process Works & How To Get Involved In Politics
23 september 2019 · 45 min
Friend of the pod and former Obama Deputy Chief of Staff, Alyssa Mastromonaco, joins us to help break down what is happening in the current presidential election. Why are there so many candidates? Is this normal? When will the field narrow? And how does the primary process even work. Then we talk about how to learn about candidate platforms and how to get personally involved in politics. Lees meer
Alyssa's list of recs for understandable, trustworthy political coverage:
@Jessicayellin (IG)
@DMregister (twitter)
@WBUR (twitter)
@ZerlinaMaxwell (twitter)
@Yashar (twitter)
Vote Save America
About Bad on Politics: Bad on Politics is a monthly bonus episode where we invite a guest expert to help us break down a political topic. We get it, politics is confusing and there's a anxiety-inducing amount of news coverage to follow. So, we're here to ask the "dumb" questions so you don't have to. We want to break things down so you can understand what's going on and make an informed opinion.
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Bad On Politics Preview
19 september 2019 · 6 min
We're launching a new monthly series and wanted to give you a preview and some context before it goes live! Every month between now and November 2020, we're going to have a bonus episode centered around a political topic. Each month, we'll invite an expert to help school us on an issue or break down what's happening in the election. We can't wait to share our first episode with a repeat visit from Alyssa Mastromonaco. Lees meer
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Simon Doonan on Drag Culture, Personal Style, and Unplugging from Technology
18 september 2019 · 1 uur 30 min
In this week's episode, we get to chat with the amazing (sparkly!) Simon Doonan about his brand new book Drag: The Complete Story - the first modern book about the cultural history of drag! Simon talks all things drag with us while answering your questions about finding your own personal style, his relationship with Jonathan Adler, and whether or not he will be appearing on another season of NBC's Making It (spoiler: he is!). Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
* Veronica Beard Emerald Suit (Blazer, Pants)
* Amazon SunglassesInstagram Obsessions:
* @bat_geo
* @pollywalesBooks Mentioned:
* Drag: The Complete Story by Simon Doonan
* The Winker by Andrew Martin
* The International Best Dressed List by Amy Fine Collins
* The catalog for the Camp Exhibit at The Met
* Good Girls Lie by JT Ellison comes out Dec 30th
* The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
* The Girl Who Never Read Noam Chomsky Jena Casale
* September book club - American Royals by Katharine McGeeArticles Mentioned:
* I'm so Excited for 40th grade - Mary Laura Philpott Op Ed for NYTSponsors:
* LOLA: Take 40% off all subscriptions - mylola.com and enter code BOP at checkout
* Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit at modernfertility.com/BOPCheck out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, New York City and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Let's Talk Time Management: Our Best Productivity Tips.
11 september 2019 · 1 uur 13 min
In this week's episode, we discuss how we manage our time, calendars, and inboxes. We also discuss avoiding distractions like Instagram and email (spoiler: we're a work in progress here), the comparison trap, and our biggest lessons on productivity. Grace explores the power of saying "no" and Becca has plenty of very Virgo-esque tips for organizing your calendar in inbox. Lees meer
We also have a very exciting announcement about our NYC show and some strong feelings on hot sauce!
Products Mentioned
Becca's post it notes
Planoly
Tuexduex App
The Daily Goals App
Ilia Eyeshadow
Hulu: 4 Weddings And A Funeral
Time Management Resources:
Marie Forleo
Hitha Palepu
Alisha Ramos
HBR Ideacast Podcast
Instagram Obsessions:
@peruseproject
@lizandmollie
Books Mentioned:
We Came Here To Forget by Andrea Dunlop
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
A Keeper by Graham Norton
October book club - American Royals by Katharine McGee
Sponsor:
Night Pillow: Get 20% off your order with code BOP20 at www.discovernight.com
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast.
Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Grace's Sister Rebecca Atwood Talks Decorating with Color... and Embarrassing Family Stories!
4 september 2019 · 1 uur 21 min
Today we have Grace's sister Rebecca Atwood joining us! With two "Becca's" and two sisters who sound almost exactly alike, things get a little wild! Rebecca is an artist and textile designer who has her own incredible product line and just wrote her second book! Today she's answering all of your questions about home decor... giving us the rundown on tastefully adding more color to our homes (and why "connector colors" are a must)! Stay tuned 'till the very end for hilarious Atwood sister childhood stories from growing up on Cape Cod. Lees meer
Products Mentioned:
The Breakers Palm Beach Resort
White Pepper Paint by Valspar
Case for Making Paints
Taylor Swift's Newest Album
Grace's Gold Vintage Mirror from Chairish
Books Mentioned:
Living with Color by Rebecca Atwood
Living with Pattern by Rebecca Atwood
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee
American Royals by Katherine McGee
The Other's Gold by Elizabeth Ames
We Came Here To Forget by Andrea Dunlop
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Instagram Obsessions:
Grace: @round.boys
Becca Atwood: @purrsanlove
Becca Freeman: @henning
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast.
Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Lisa Taddeo on the Behind The Scenes Story of Three Women
29 augustus 2019 · 48 min
Lisa Taddeo, the Author of our August Book Club Pick—Three Women—joins us to share how the book got made. She talked to us about how she found the three women profiled (and the hundreds of others that didn't make the cut), how the book has exceeded her expectations, and what's next for her (hint: there's a TV adaptation in the works). Lees meer
Books mentioned:
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Troubling Love by Elena Ferrante
The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
The Little Virtues Natalia Ginzburg
Somebody with a Little Hammer Mary Gaitskill
Lucia Berlin short stories
Anything by Grace Paley
William Trevor short stories
Alice Munro short stories
Tessa Hadley short stories
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Three Women Book Club + Online Dating Updates
28 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 13 min
For our August book club, we're tackling our first non-fiction pick: Three Women by Lisa Taddeo. The book explores the psyches and sex lives of three very different women. It's equal parts salacious and emotionally relatable, and we have so much to say about this book. We also catch up about online dating apps, scheduling as self care, and what we've been reading and obsessing over. Lees meer
Products Mentioned
Anthropologie Mirror
Rigby
Boll and Branch
Instagram obsessions
@StolleMache
Sprout Home Brooklyn
Books Mentioned:
Honestly, We Meant Well by Grant Ginder
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
The Luxe Series
Chances Are by Richard Russo
American Royals - Katherine McGee
Sponsors:
Night Pillow: Get 20% off at discovernight.com with code BOP20
Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit at modernfertility.com/BOP
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast.
Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Morgan Hoit (aka @nycbookgirl) Joins Us To Talk Broadway, Working in Publishing, and #Bookstagram
21 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 50 min
This week we're joined by Morgan Hoit, marketing manager at Avid Reader Press and voice of NYC Book Girl (one of our favorite bookstagram accounts!). We chat about everything from her love of theatre and how she manages anxiety, to how she feels about the SoulCycle boycott and the three books she can't wait to read next year. Lees meer
Products Mentioned
The Amazon Nightgown
Books Mentioned
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff
The Yellow House by Sara M. Broom
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Fleishman in in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Hunger by Roxane Gay
The Bucket List by Georgia Clark
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
Under A Dancing Star by Laura Wood
The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen
Widow Basquiat by Jennifer Clement
Fight of the Century by Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman
Sponsor:
Night Pillow: Get 20% off your purchase at discovernight.com with code BOP20
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more!
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast.
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Lauren Duca on Political Activism, Coming Out, and Confidence Under Fire
14 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 20 min
This week we're joined by freelance journalist, author, and political activist, Lauren Duca. We chat about her career transition from pop culture to political writer, her hard-won skills on dealing with criticism, and her major year of changes from divorce to coming out. But most importantly, we also chat about her forthcoming book: How to Start A Revolution (out Sept 24). Lees meer
Books Mentioned:
How to Start A Revolution (Lauren's Book!)
My Friend Anna by Rachel Deloache Williams
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
Products Mentioned:
Caudalie Elixir Face Mist
Goop Glow Microderm Scrub
Amazon Packing Cubes
Check out tickets to our Fall live shows in San Francisco, DC, Philly, Atlanta, and Dallas.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
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Summer Beauty Product Update + Announcing Our Fall Tour Dates!
7 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 25 min
Today it's just us, and we're talking about all things BEAUTY! We both discuss the products we're loving (or in some cases a little underwhelmed by) this summer. We talk everything from skincare and makeup to sunless tanning, SPF, and hair removal. Lees meer
But before that, we announce our Fall tour dates! We're hitting 6 cities this fall and are hoping to announce a couple more dates soon. If you live in San Francisco, Atlanta, DC, Philly, Dallas, or New York we hope to see you there!
Also in this episode: Grace got to see Where'd You Go Bernadette early (and has a dating low) and Becca is now the proud owner of the most gorgeous built-in bookshelves!
Sponsor:
HELLOFRESH: Go to Hellofresh.com/BOP80 and use code BOP80 for $80 off your first month of meals.
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Lauren Wilkinson Joins us to Talk About Her Book, American Spy!
31 juli 2019 · 1 uur 16 min
It's time for our July Book Club and today we are discussing American Spy. We are so honored that the author, Lauren Wilkinson, is joining us remotely! We talk about the book, her writing process (she rewrote it SIX times!), how the book began (a grad school assignment about a suburban family) and why she chose to leave the book open-ended. We also talk about more difficult social topics and how that inspired the book. This interview was so interesting. Lees meer
Also in this episode, Grace is feeling like a celebrity (she went on a yoga retreat with a personal chef and she just got verified on Instagram) and Becca admits that she still thinks about the game Bloody Mary every time she goes to the bathroom at night.
Follow Lauren at @thrillkinson on Instagram and Twitter… and of course, buy her book!
Sponsor:
Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, go to Discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout.
Books Mentioned
American Spy
Philosophy of Ruin
Devotion
Beijing Payback
The Quiet American
Rogue Male
Three Women
Lock Every Door
With the Fire on High
Tell Me Everything
The Wedding Party
My Friend Anna
Whisper Network
Can't get enough Bad On Paper?
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Always Ask For More Money – Negotiating Your Salary, Getting A Promotion, and Setting Freelance Rates
24 juli 2019 · 1 uur 50 min
In this episode, we're talking MONEY. From salaries (actual numbers!) to negotiations, asking for raises, and talking to your friends about money, we are diving deep. We answer your questions like how often do you ask for a raise and how to know how much to ask for? Becca steps on her soapbox when talking about stock options and how she wishes she could give her past self this advice. No matter where you are in life, we hope you find this episode helpful! Lees meer
Sponsor:
Bark Box: To get a free extra month on a 6 or 12 month subscription, go to barkbox.com/BOP.
Books Mentioned:
Three Women
The Wedding Party
Whisper Network
My Friend Anna
American Spy– our July book club!
Can't get enough Bad On Paper?
Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more
Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast
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Alex Dickerson Joins Us to Discuss Friendship, Careers, Angry Cats, and Bad Break-Ups.
17 juli 2019 · 1 uur 56 min
In this episode, we are joined our third sorority house member (and other best friend), Alex Dickerson. It's a longer episode and we talk about everything from friendship and dating to careers and going back to school for na MBA. There's also a mini Grace roast and a few embarrassing stories. Alex has had an incredible career thus far, complete with nearly being the star of a reality TV show and going to business school in Barcelona. We also talk about her messy dating story (+ broken engagement), and how that has shaped her into the person she is today. This episode was so much fun, and we hope you love Alex as much as we do! Lees meer
Also in this episode, Becca has purchased a fancy home luggage stand, and Grace is obsessed with Sephora's new clean beauty line. If you're looking for a new read, join us for our July book club where we talk about American Spy.
Sponsors:
Night Pillow:
For 20% off your entire order, visit discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout.
Modern Fertility:
For $20 off your first kit, visit modernfertility.com/BOP.
Books Mentioned:
Tell Me Lies
Save Me the Plums
Three Women
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Answering Your Questions About... Everything!!
10 juli 2019 · 1 uur 4 min
It's just us this week, and we've got all your questions covered. We truly cover a little bit of everything in this episode, like dating (yes, we are on the apps. No, it's not fun), travel rituals, reading (of course!), the future of the pod (total world podcast domination), and so much more! It was fun to get to interview ourselves this week! Lees meer
Meanwhile, Grace is feeling like she's getting her life together post-tour, and Becca read two full books during the long weekend. Also, head to our Instagram for a chance to win a copy of our July book club, American Spy!
Sponsor:
Nicely Noted:
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Books Mentioned:
Three Women
My Lovely Wife
Final Girls
Verity
The Woman Inside
The Other Woman
The Last Time I Lied
The Good Liar
The Conspiracy of Us
The Paper Princess
All These Beautiful Strangers
Very Nice
How Could She
Save Me The Plums
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Akilah Hughes Shares Her Writing Process, Tips on Self-Confidence, and Her Love of Neopets.
3 juli 2019 · 1 uur 32 min
Today's guest is the hilarious and brilliant Akilah Hughes! From YouTube to politics to writing her own book, there's nothing she can't do! We talk about a little bit of everything, from her favorite and least favorite part about traveling (hotels! touching things in the airport!), growing up in the south, how to feel confident on bad days, and… Neopets. Lees meer
Also in this episode, we've wrapped up our summer tour! We're definitely ready for some introvert time. Also, Becca reveals that her cleaning lady ghosted her and Grace is obsessed with Katie Sturino's clothing line with Stitch Fix!
To keep up with our new friend Akilah, follow her on Twitter at @akilahobviously, on Instagram at @Akilahh, on YouTube, and pre-order her book, Obviously: Stories from my Timeline.
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Books Mentioned:
The Fourth Bear
Meaty
Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me
With the Fire on High
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life
Waiting for Tom Hanks
How Could She
Save Me the Plums
The Girl He Used to Know
Magic for Liars
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Robinne Lee Takes Us Behind The Scenes of The Idea Of You
27 juni 2019 · 56 min
We're back already, because we have a very exciting bonus guest: Robinne Lee, the author of The Idea Of You. We talk about the inspiration behind the book, a possible movie adaptation, and (most importantly) if there will be a sequel. Lees meer
Make sure to follow Robinne on Instagram and Twitter (@robinnelee) and leave The Idea of You a shining review on Goodreads and Amazon.
Books Mentioned
The Idea of You
Some Kind of Magic
The Wild Woman's Guide to Traveling the World
Daisy Jones and the Six
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The Idea of You Book Club + Emotional Support Group.
26 juni 2019 · 1 uur 15 min
It's our June Book Club! Today is Becca's Superbowl... also known as The Idea of You Emotional Support Group. If you've been listening for a while you know how OBSESSED we are with this book. Seriously, we're still trying to figure out how life continues after reading it. We finally get to talk about it today. Becca has begun her healing process through writing her own sequel. In light of this book, Becca and Grace talk about their favorite boy band, leading to a heated debate over whether or not Mark Wahlberg was actually a real member of New Kids on the Block. Finally, we talk about the youngest age we would date and whether that changes if he was famous (hint: it does). Lees meer
Also in this episode, Grace had a mini college reunion at the Boston live show and Becca is still distraught over this book, but is recovering with the show Dead to Me.
PSA: Tomorrow we are releasing a bonus episode with the incredible writer of this book, Robinne Lee, where we practically beg for a sequel. Don't miss it!
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Books Mentioned:
The Idea of You
City of Girls
Tell Me Lies
Match Making for Beginners
The Friends We Keep
Mrs. Everything
I Miss You When I Blink
A Nearly Normal Family
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
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Ep 59: Aliza Licht Shares the Most Honest Career Advice We've Heard.
19 juni 2019 · 1 uur 42 min
We couldn't be more excited to have Aliza Licht with us this week! You may know her as "DKNY PR Girl" back in the day on Twitter and Tumblr. She recently left her role at Alice & Olivia and is launching her own podcast SOON. In today's episode, she answers all fo your career questions and gives some of the best and most honest career advice we've heard - advice for interns, why "Can I pick your brain" is everyone's least favorite question, the importance of paper trails, DIY PR strategies, and so much more. Lees meer
Also in this episode, Becca has found the best place to buy blinds (we're such adults) and Grace is binge-watching a new show.
Make sure to follow Aliza on twitter and instagram, and buy her book, Leave Your Mark!
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Ep 58: The Nitty Gritty of Our Morning Routines
12 juni 2019 · 1 uur 22 min
Today it's just us, and we're interviewing each other about the nitty gritty of our morning routines. From breakfast to beauty products, we're breaking down our morning rituals. Lees meer
This episode was inspired by a series on A Few Things with Claire And Erica. It's one of our favorite podcasts, you should check it out!
Also in this episode, Grace met (and clung for dear life to) Peter Hermann from Younger and Becca has a mortifying Uber saga that ended in -1 pairs of shoes.
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Ep 57: Makeup Lessons with Cassandra Garcia.
5 juni 2019 · 1 uur 46 min
Today we interviewed Cassandra Garcia... makeup artist to THE STARS... and us! Cassandra did our makeup for the NYC live show but she's also the in-house makeup artist for Bobbi Brown AND she does makeup for the cast of SNL. (+ other celebs!!) We gathered ALL your makeup questions for her and put her to the test. You may want to grab a notebook for this one as it gets pretty technical - in the best possible way. We're talking about making your makeup last, under eye concealer that won't settle into fine lines, and more. Do you really need a primer? What about a setting spray? Cassandra also shares her favorite luxury products + cheapie drugstore finds. Lees meer
PS - the long wear cream eyeshadow we keep talking about is SHORE by Bobbi Brown. Not "Sure" or "The Shore!"
Be sure to follow Cassandra at @cygmakeup!
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Ep. 56: Normal People Book Club + What Makes a Book YA!?
29 mei 2019 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, we are talking about Normal People by Sally Rooney! We loved this book. In fact, we both agree that it's one of the best books we've read this year. BUT we couldn't decide… is it a "Young Adult" book? Let us know what you think! In light of this book, we talk about our own secret romances (or lack thereof!), power dynamics in relationships, and how your confidence can shift (for better or worse) over time. Lees meer
Also, Becca had the worst travel day of her life, Grace is loving @sanctuarywrld on Instagram, and Becca and Grace are both obsessed with the Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Primer!
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Normal People
Conversations with Friends
The Hunger Games
The Hate U Give
Listen to Your Heart
An American Marriage
American Spy
Little Fires Everywhere
The Idea of You
Park Avenue Summer
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Ep. 55: Linda Wells - Beauty, Career Advice, and Life after Allure.
22 mei 2019 · 1 uur 48 min
This week's guest needs no introduction! Linda Wells, the founder of Flesh Beauty and founding editor at Allure Magazine joins us for a conversation about beauty, careers, and more. Linda walks us through her entire career, beginning with her first interviews right out of college (and when her interviewer made her cry), to launching Allure, and most recently the creation of Flesh. We also dive into career advice, behind the scenes of the Best of Beauty awards, and of course, her favorite products! It was truly an honor to get to sit down with such a beauty icon! Lees meer
Also in this episode, Grace and Becca have created their own sorority house, Grace is obsessed with @90sanxiety on Instagram, and Becca has fallen in love with @margaux shoes!
Make sure to follow Linda at @lindawellsny and @fleshbeauty.
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Books Mentioned:
That's What Frenemies Are For: A Novel
Fitness Junkie
The Knockoff
The Overstory
American Spy
Normal People
Middle March
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
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Ep. 54: Your 20s v 30s: work, relationships, and what we've learned
15 mei 2019 · 1 uur 18 min
It's just us this episode!! We're doing a little bit of self-reflection today, talking about the differences between being in your twenties versus your thirties. Hopefully, for those of you in your twenties, we can offer a little advice. And for those of you in your thirties with us, we know you'll relate! From the difference in how we date now, to what we thought our lives would look like in our thirties, this episode was fun to reflect on. Lees meer
Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with organizing her new apartment, and Grace is obsessed with her new Veronica Beard jacket!
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Books Mentioned
Rules of Civility
The Overstory
Park Avenue Summer
Red White and Royal Blue
The Royal We
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Ep. 53: Ashley & Rayna from Girls Gotta Eat Talk Dating, Finding Friends on Instagram, & Creating a Life You Love.
8 mei 2019 · 1 uur 58 min
In this episode, we had so much fun recording with the Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine from the Girls Gotta Eat Podcast! We talk about all things dating, from go-to first date outfits, to getting over a break-up (like… NOW), and of course, how to handle people who hound you about your love life. We also talk about making friends as an adult (it might include starting your own podcast!), creating a life you love, and the best restaurants in NYC. Lees meer
Also in this episode, Becca is curtain-less, so she's nervous about becoming the next Beck from You, and Grace is trying to find Tyrion a new best-dog-friend.
Make sure to follow @girlsgottaeatpodcast, @ashhess, and @onehungryjew on Instagram to keep up with them, and visit StupidLiveShows.com to find a Girls Gotta Eat live show near you!
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Books Mentioned:
Shortest Way Home
My Lovely Wife
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Ep. 52: Kathryn Gallagher Talks Body Confidence, Advice for Aspiring Actors, & Non-Terrible Times Square Places.
1 mei 2019 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, we sat down with the extremely talented and hilarious Kathryn Gallagher, one of the stars of one of our favorite shows, You! We love Kathryn's focus body positivity and her perspective on how to handle the hard days. She also gives great advice on developing more confidence and for aspiring actors. Kathryn is amazing, and we know you're gonna love her! Lees meer
Also in this episode, WE'RE GOING ON TOUR! Go to badonpaper.com/live to find more details and buy tickets! Also, Becca is officially Grace's neighbor, and Grace is obsessing over @drawingsofdogs on Instagram!
You can our new IRL friend on Instagram at @kathryngallagher, Twitter at @kathryng, and watch her in the new musical, Jagged Little Pill.
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Books Mentioned:
You
More Than Words
The Light We Lost
American Royals
The Thousandth Floor
The Last Book Party
Normal People
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Bonus Ep. 51: Helena Glazer on Motherhood & Marriage, Blogging, & Finding Balance in It All.
29 april 2019 · 47 min
We're back for a bonus episode with no other than Helena Glazer. We couldn't get enough of her! Today we are talking about marriage and parenthood, and balancing both with her successful blog, Brooklyn Blonde! We also talk about her holy grail skincare and listening to what your skin needs, balancing "Insta-pretty" and "Insta-real," and the secret to walking in heels in the city (hint… it involves a second pair of shoes). Lees meer
We had such a blast recording this episode with Helena. Make sure to follow her on Instagram (@brooklynblonde1) and read her blog here!
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