Classless Chaps

Maddy’s obsessed with Miranda Cosgrove.  Phoebe has a bone to pick with the iCarly reboot.  Maddy thinks that all 2020 shows are trash.  They go down a Gen Z TV rabbit hole and conclude everyone is competing for the “most woke award” and missing the point entirely.  Okay… okay buh bye.

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Maddy and Phoebe talk about their failed careers as gymnasts and later, their actual failed careers.  But don't worry, they make themselves feel better by blaming capitalism for everything.  Cults, communism, and MLMs aren't impressing them either.  Really all they want is for someone to knock on their door and ask for a god damn cup of flour like the good ol' days.  And remember, their DMs are always open if you would still trust them to give you good advice after listening to this episode.

This week Maddy and Phoebe talk about what things in life they think are worth the splurge. What can you spend a little extra on that will make you feel wealthy and on top of the world? And what just feels like highway robbery? But first, they recap a series of unfortunate events during their family reunion in LA, including but not limited to: a compulsive liar tour guide, a run down pink mini bus, simulations of simulations, and the illuminati.

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This week Maddy and Phoebe share their experiences with endometriosis (and adenomyosis) and infertility. Phoebe talks about the long road to an official endo diagnosis - from dismissive doctors and "normal" test results to a specialist that finally took her seriously and did her laparoscopy surgery. Maddy opens up about her infertility journey so far. She talks about why she's not ready to try IVF quite yet and the surprising treatment that's been making a huge difference with her own endo. They wrap up by discussing where they are now and their plans for the future. 

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This week Maddy and Phoebe get ultra comfy and chat about creating cozy spaces in your home. They get into their unpopular opinions about minimalism (spoiler: they're bored of it) and talk about how interior design should be more about creating a feeling and less about recreating a viral aesthetic.

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Maddy & Phoebe sit down for their first in-person chat in their new set!….that they almost burned down.  And *cough cough* they’re on YouTube now so you can snuggle up and join them for alll the cozy vibes.  The girls catch up on everything that’s happened since they last recorded — from chasing dreams and moving overseas to changing names and finding new hobbies. Grab a snack and a warm cuppa and enjoy the first episode of the new era.

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The girls play "we're not really strangers" but with a necessary twist... being that we already know everything about each other. But first we chat about a couple life updates. Some 🧳 more serious than others 🫛

This week the girls’ significant others have written them a list of 20 questions to answer on the fly.  The questions range from “what are you nostalgic for?” to “what is the ideal shape of ice?”  The episode ends with Maddy and Phoebe having a creepy twin brain moment that might just inspire the next episode.

The girls go deep on how their relationship with different social media platforms has changed over the years. They get into how changes on each platform affect users & confusion on why platforms push certain features. They also chat about taking breaks, unfollowing basically everyone, and using social media as a tool to share what YOU wanna share. "Clear your mind of everything you know except fine dining... and breathing." Here's to THE REVOLUTION!!!!! 😈

This week our sweet mom is on to chat all things home & design.  We reminisce on all our interior design "eras" and chat about how designing a space is really about curating a FEELING.  Traci enlightens us with her top tips and lessons learned and details the importance of balance and juxtaposition in your home.  We wrap up this ultra-cozy episode by describing how we turn our space into the perfect zen den during "that time of the month." This feel-good episode is sure to go down in CC history as one of our faves.  Can you say "hygge"?

Sadly Phoebe could not watch the Bachelorette finale because streaming TV in Australia is TOO HARD! But luckily Maddy's husband Jake stepped in to save the day. Maddy & Jake give their honest takes on Joey, Charity & Dotun and the weird live-audience drama. They chat about sweet Gerry as the Golden Bachelor, paradise mayhem and then finish off by telling their own engagement story from each of their perspectives. A great episode to pop Jake's podcast cherry! 🍒

Phoebe chose violence this episode and goes IN on her own people pleasing tendencies.  The girls get to the bottom of what people pleasing really encompasses and why it's near impossible not to fall into its trap.  The passionate rants continue as the girls expose everything their partners do to grind their gears.  Then, in the interest of fairness, they take a guess at what their partners would say if asked what their biggest pet peeves about the girls are.  Finally, Maddy absolutely schools Phoebe on why she needs to enter her list era -- immediately!

The girls go *in* on the knitting scientist and talk about all the fantasy suite dates, Aaron coming back, finale predictions & more. Then they go down a reality TV rabbit hole and talk about some recent Love is Blind production TEA! And, as always, they can't go a whole episode without bantering about Love Island. Sorry not sorry, Maddy's in her cheeky little Love Island era. Crack on, sleep, repeat, Chaps!

Everyone is hot. Xavier is perfect. Uncle Joe is a meanie. Mentally, we are at the yarn store.  Buckle up for another classless recap (with a bonus Barbie movie review, too).

The girls discuss episode 5 of Charity's season of the Bachelorette where there were a record number of dates... two one-on-ones, a two-on-one, and a three-on-one!? They talk future Bachelor and B.I.P. predictions, punctured beans, expired dreams, and then get into some major self-identity shifts and realizations. We're officially inspired :,) 

The girls chat about Brayden's dramatic exit, Xavier's fun & flirty one-one one, the girl scouts... i.e. child actors... and more! Foraging AND a fruit festival?!?! These are our kind of dates!! Then we get into some wholesome life updates and thoughts on how our socializing habits have changed since the panini. 

The girls recap episodes 2 and 3 of Charity's Bachelorette season.  Is Brayden toxic or just annoying?  Is playing games in the pool "immature?"  Is Warwick okay?  But most importantly, is Caleb the sexiest man to bless the Bachelor franchise?  They break down all of that and more, but not without diving into some tangential life updates first.  They talk about how sometimes it can be hard to settle into a space or lifestyle unless it feels totally permanent.  And, they discuss how internal growth happens naturally, and that sometimes "hard work" isn't needed as much as we think it is.

The girls recap Charity's premiere episode!  They talk first impressions of Brayden, Spencer's controversial behavior, and a contestant that Maddy may have had a romantic encounter with?  But first, catch up with the chaps as they give some good ol' life updates.  Phoebe talks about a recent confidence shift and describes the beginning of her endometriosis diagnosis journey, while Maddy gives a mental health update and chats about what's been helping her through this season of life.

Basically a 2-hour therapy session because we have no idea what we're doing with our lives! We talk about coming back to the US after spending time abroad, mental health struggles, trying to disconnect from social norms to find true happiness, and other random tangents as usual. 

The girls play "drunk or kid" - a game where listeners submit a story about something hilarious or stupid they did, and Maddy and Phoebe guess whether they were drunk or a kid when it happened!

The girls recap the absolute rollercoaster that is the finale and reunion of The Ultimatum (Queer Love).  Who was the real villain of the season?  Why did they let Mildred back on set with Tiff?  Can ultimatums ever actually change the final outcome?  The chaps chat about all of the above and more, including the phenomenon that leads so many reality TV stars to change their look after their season wraps.

The girls recap Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets -- in the most tangential way possible.  Partially because true "classless chaps" can never stay on topic,  but mainly because it was just far too gnarly to rehash for an entire episode.  They talk cults, MLMs, and the unique ways that they want to approach their own weddings when the time comes.

TW: Themes of abuse are discussed in this episode.

The girls recap episodes 5-8 of this season of The Ultimatum.  But first, Phoebe recounts her absolutely WILD interaction with a random man at the laundromat.

The girls chat about feeling truly fulfilled even without having a "real job."  They break down generational differences in how people define "career" and question if there is a "right way" to find your path.  And in true Classless Chaps fashion, they end on a random yet passionate tangent about the Kardashians.  Enjoy!

The girls break down all the drama in the first four episodes of season two of The Ultimatum.  Spoiler alert: Their takes are BURNING hot.

On this episode, the girls (or should I say, 'the chaps') let Chat GPT create their "get to know us" questions.  Needless to say, Chat GPT's unhinged randomness did not disappoint.  They talk family conspiracy theories, Phoebe's uncommon turn-ons, and of course, Maddy's secret marriage.  Sit back, relax, and (kinda) get to know us!

On this tangential premiere episode of Classless Chaps, the girls talk about social media, fashion trends, ridiculously in-depth childhood games and how we've changed since our high school eras. We also chat about what we're going to cover moving forward... and it's GOOD.