We’re finally looking inward this week and dissecting our own red flags, AKA welcome to us being colorblind. Our first, glaring red flag: THIS PODCAST. We learn that Elaina fits into too many categories, Emily self-proclaims her red flags, and Charlotte is WEAK. Although, it’s not all bad. We then discuss our green flags, including our well endowed rears and the duality of our personalities. Somehow Elaina being a dancer is a red flag, while her being a good dancer is a green flag. Meanwhile, Emily is very proud of her moderate daddy issues and Charlotte is very proud of her big bank account. So, what have we learned this week? We all just want to date ourselves. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
We went back in the archives to test Brooke’s BABD knowledge. Is she as true a fan as we think she is? Find out and play along in this special bonus content from Episode 63!
This week, Emily pulls off the ultimate prank! Meet our dearest friend/daughter/manager/number 1 fan/ray of sunshine, Brooke! Sound warning: Elaina’s scream is intense. We reminisce on our first memories of Brooke and how our friendships came to be. By the way, Brooke is not at all bitter about how long it took for her and Elaina to become friends…Then we discuss something Brooke is passionate about — the portrayal of women in media. Brooke educates us on the historical misrepresentation of women and we realize the foundation of theater is based on the male perception of life. We reflect on recent women-lead projects and how we can be conscious consumers. Finally, we play a game where we learn some fun (and weird) facts about Brooke! All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
This week we finally meet the elusive man known as Elaina’s boyfriend…aka “BLEEEEEP.” Before we begin, let’s get one thing straight: it’s JON, not JOHN! We start off right with Emily’s near-death experience and what could’ve been some lame last words. Then, we get a real man’s input on why men do the things they do (and why they don’t do the things they don’t do…or something like that.) Jon wanted to talk about Pokémon for 45 minutes but luckily we talked him down. Instead, we play the newlyweds game! We learn some interesting things about ourselves and each other and hear more of Jon’s hot takes. All this and more on Babes (plus the boyfriend) and Bad Decisions!
Welcome back to another installment of Astrology Lessons with Em! Fun fact: knowing your astrology can get you free stuff from Starbucks, so listen up. This week we’re diving into Mars signs. Mars isn’t just about anger, it has to do with all of our primal instincts. We finally find Elaina’s Leo placement (shocking) and she completes her transformation into Beyoncé. Emily finds the perfect word to describe Elaina along with her true calling. Then we dive into Emily and Charlotte’s Mars sign and an upcoming orgy involving some unlikely people. Turns out Emily and Charlotte are inclined towards sarcasm, gossip, and passive aggressiveness. Was anyone surprised? And stay tuned for the astrological explanations for Elaina’s praise kink, Charlotte’s failed relationships, and Emily’s enemies-to-lovers arc. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Do you hit snooze a million times in the morning? Do you wake up and stare into the bathroom mirror questioning your life? Do you do your mascara in your apartment elevator? If you said yes to any of these questions, THIS IS AN INTERVENTION! This week Charlotte takes over and teaches us the secrets to a better morning routine. There are two types of morning routines: 1. early and unrealistic, or 2. aesthetic but no talking. How you wake up can set the tone for your whole day, and a better routine can actually make you more productive. We know it’s hard now, especially if you wake up as an angry little gremlin like Emily, but inch by inch, foot by foot, day by day, you can get there! So basically this means we’re are now a motivational podcast. Namaste and good morning! All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Welcome back to Babes and Bad Decisions where Charlotte is pressed and women’s sizing is bullsh*t. This week we’ve been inspired by the lovely Tinx on Tik Tok and her theory on “Fatal Friendship Flaws.” Everyone has flaws (some more than others), and when looking at a friendship there comes a time where you have to decide if you accept the flaw and keep the friendship or you let that person go. Fatal flaws leave you feeling emotionally drained, and if that person is not actively working on improving themselves, then it may be time to end the friendship. Would you want to know your fatal flaw? Well we sure do! Elaina drops a truth bomb and we air our friendship dirty laundry (seriously, we really hash out the trauma this week). The Babes get into when it’s time to have that talk with your friend and how to have a healthy version of that conversation. And remember to only share your concerns if you have their best interests in mind. Take a sip of water every time we say “flaw” (stay hydrated, Babes), and maybe keep a glass of wine nearby too. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Charlotte is back, vaxxed, and needs to get a wax! And if you’re one of her coworkers, welcome! Emily sets the scene this week on a topic she’s waited two years to talk about - post-graduate life. The Babes discuss the differences between moving back to your hometown and moving HOME, along with all the craziness that comes with being back where you’re from. Charlotte might be going brunette, and if you own an empty house in New York let her know! We wish someone would’ve given us this advice before we graduated, so we’re passing it on to you. The stigma of moving home after college can leave people with feelings of guilt, but post-grad looks different for everyone. Focus on the life you want first, then choose a career that will allow you to live that life. When you’re post-grad, structure is super important. Whether you’re getting into plants like Charlotte, witchy things like Emily, or are an “it girl” like Emily’s roommate, self care is necessary! And remember, GO TO THERAPY! Finally, Charlotte leaves us with some words of wisdom: “If you’re depressed, no you’re not. ❤️” All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Our goal this week was to make Charlotte as uncomfortable as possible and I think we achieved that. This week, the Babes took the infamous BDSM test and explored our kinks (drink every time Emily says “f*ck it up). Disclaimer: any healthy relationship is all about willing, enthusiastic, and continuous consent, and BDSM relationships are no different. They aren’t for everyone and are built on complete trust, so make sure you and your partner(s) are educated before exploring these types of relationships. Exploring kinks can be fun, and doing it with someone you feel safe and comfortable with makes it all the better. Contrary to what you might think, the submissive party actually holds all the power in BDSM relationships. They have the power to set the boundaries while dominant party has the opportunity to play within those set limits. Kinks are all about elevating your sexual experience, so things like fear and adrenaline can enhance your arousal and your play. The kink community has its own culture, so it’s important to research before joining the community. The Babes talk about our different kinks, including those not on the test, as well exploring how reading has really opened Emily and Elaina’s eyes to some potential new interests. Finally, Charlotte’s game takes an interesting turn involving carrots, pegging, and an acid trip gone wrong. By the way, anyone who knows what the real Kinder/Kinge/Kumble is, you can direct your messages to the Babes’ email account. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
We’re officially officially back from our summer break, so we start off the episode with all of our life updates from the past few months. Then, we reminisce on the good old days (besides the racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia…) where dating was easy! Emily shares some dating tips from back in the day to see if they still hold up. Having a chaperone on your date may sound out of touch, but it’s more common than you think! We also check in with our friend Mr. Josephus and his oddly specific thoughts on women’s underwear. We learn the 1920s were not about being fun or friendly, but the 1940s were…don’t worry, we’re confused too. We try to define “simple, wholesome flirting” (which we figure out just means lying to men — our favorite!) and learn that Elaina would not have thrived in this era. Emily and Charlotte discover their new favorite ways to woo men: crying softly in the corner or getting a sunburn, and all the ways to make the patriarchy work for you. People back then might have been SUPER misogynistic, but at least they were aware of the double standards. That’s gotta count for something, right? By the 90’s it didn’t get much better, but we don’t think they even believed in the female orgasm yet. Finally, we take a look at some classic dating tips we still hear today. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
The Babes are finally back in the same city after 4 months! This time the city is Atlanta, and we have gotten into some shenanigans already. Emily finally met the man Elaina’s boyfriend wanted to set her up with and he was built different…but not in a good way. Although, that night confirmed that we are way more fun than Elaina’s boyfriend’s friends, so fun that it included a run in with the cops. Elaina and Charlotte also learned that once you hit 21, you start to take advantage of all the places you can drink: Mystic Falls, the aquarium, really anywhere they’ll let you. But we prefer to be high at the aquarium, which lead to some incredibly high realizations about the connection between cocktails and dickheads. After talking about how our nice dinner turned into a three hour trauma dump (WITH TEARS) and Elaina’s bull riding adventure, we finally get into this week’s topic: weddings! We discuss our thoughts on dry weddings, plus ones, after parties, and the correct shade for a wedding cake. Emily already has her wedding planned, but we’re now taking bets on which Babe will get married first. And finally drink along with us during this weeks game. All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Buckle up sluts! By the time this episode comes out the Babes will have been together for a whole weekend and Emily will have kissed Charlotte on her stupid mouth. Elaina’s boyfriend is setting Emily up on a blind date so we’ll see how that goes. This week, we’re talking about how Emily needs to stop going out on Sundays and the repercussions of it. Basically she made out with the male version of Charlotte. Have you ever just looked at someone and known you were going to break them? If you’re Too Much Too Soon™️, Emily has probably thought this. The Babes go through the pain of being so drunk you forget how to make out, a heist plan involving a stolen bar shirt, and some new and interesting evasion maneuvers. If you’re no longer interested in someone, you’re going to hurt their feelings…it’s just going to happen. The this you have to decide is HOW you’re going to hurt his feelings. And somehow during all of this we make the connection between our relationship and Finding Nemo? We don’t know…All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Is it something about the way the moon rises? We don’t know, but something witchy is brewing this week! Charlotte has some stories for us — will her Hometown Hopeful™️ pan out? Or will she continue receiving snapchats from douche bags? Well, you know what Emily always says: once the traveling starts, the legs part. Plus, Emily spills on her date with the 30 year old. If the last guy was a brick wall, this one was a mirror. It seems that women are thirty, flirty, and thriving, but men certainly aren’t. Then, Emily finally gets her chance to rant about astrology for an hour! This week we’re talking about Venus, the planet of love, romance, friendship, and attraction. Emily’s game destroys her belief in astrology, but her research makes up for it. Emily and Elaina have the same Venus sign (shocking, we know), which means they might be naggy and overly critical, but give them affection and stability and they’ll improve your life. Charlotte, on the other hand, is a mess of confidence and emotion, but also not? We don’t know either. Just wait for these descriptions because they make way too much sense (ahem, Emily’s desire for enemies to friends to lovers…) And stick around to find out how to win the Babes over! Finally, Charlotte’s game shows how compatible the Babes really are — plus some insight into their past relationships…and maybe their future ones? All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Happy Pride Month babes! Mercury is still in retrograde and the exes are back! Specifically Sugar Daddy...who has now listened to every episode of the podcast. Would him being on an episode be more problematic or entertaining? Watch out, we might find out sooner rather than later. 👀 This week the Babes talk how to NOT pick up someone, including a story time about Elaina shutting down an absolute prick. If you want examples on how to shut a man down, just follow Elaina’s lead. Who your friends are say a lot about you, and if you can’t hold them accountable that’s a problem. And if you need to fight someone, Emily is all for it! Then, the Babes get into dating people for who they are and not what they have. Chivalry may be dead, but you can still manifest your soulmate! And stay tuned for Charlotte’s game, where we learn that George Washington was NOT a buddy pal, some deserts are temperate, and any stupid facts were written by a man! Plus, look out for the upcoming Cash Cab x Babes collab! All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
We're bringing the boys back! Hear more stories about how the gays can't drive, drunk story times, and two (2) separate stories about two (2) separate boys going to the bathroom on themselves... Finally, we have some bonus content from our last episode, including Elaina's boyfriend's best pick-up lines (if you can even call them that) and Emily's new Target vibrator (10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!). All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions - bonus edition!
Emily suffered the ultimate betrayal at the hands of Elaina and Charlotte this weekend…but then again she had some crazy adventures of her own, involving Florida people, big bitches, and pheromone perfume. Warning: the side effects of pheromone may include attracting fake gay men and fighting rude straight ones. This just confirms why Charlotte avoids male attention all together. Again, men - STOP BEING CREEPY! Also, Emily explains the key to feeling your hottest. If you find yourself asking “Am I hotter than I think I am?” the answer is probably (definitely) yes! Then we get into some important conversations about setting boundaries with your partner, and the perfect response if they finish in you without permission. Plus, Hot Girl Summer is underway! Remember - you are hot at any size! Finally, we talk fetishes, pleasure, and orgasms. And stay tuned for Emily’s date storytime… All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!
Friendships can grow and change as we transition through life, but don’t worry! The Babes are here to help you through it. It starts with recognizing friendships that will last past graduation/the move/the job change/etc, and sometimes someone will surprise you. Ask yourself this — who would you take a trip for? Then the Babes take a look at their own friendship and wonder if they’d met at any other time, would they still be friends? It’s also important to keep friends around that put in the same amount of effort as you now, and don’t be afraid to start laying your roots with them! Some people you just grow out of, and that’s okay. Focus on your own growth first and the rest will fall into place. Plus, stick around till the end to see Charlotte give some good advice for the first time ever! All this and more on Babes and Bad Decisions!