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Be There in Five
Kate Kennedy
325 episodes
6 days ago
Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.”
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Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.”
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Personal Journals
Comedy,
Society & Culture,
News,
Comedy Interviews,
Entertainment News
Episodes (20/325)
Be There in Five
Under the Influencer (with Lee From America)
This week, Kate’s interviewing Lee Tilghman, also known as @LeeFromAmerica, who was one of the very first major wellness influencers on social media. To her nearly 400k followers, she shared daily updates on everything from skincare and sleep hacks to smoothie bowls, travel tips, and workout routines, and her sponsorships netted an income of over $300k a year. On the grid, her life seemed perfect. But behind her carefully curated posts, Tilghman was in crisis, suffocating from the unrelenting demand of keeping up her online facade. She found herself viewing everything she did as potential content for Instagram, her relationships suffered, and her job’s focus on food led her to develop an unhealthy obsession with eating “perfectly.” After a stay in a mental health facility to address her disordered eating and psychological decline, Tilghman quit influencing as her primary career and set out to discover who she really was by leaving it all behind. Or did she?In this episode, Kate and Lee discuss her memoir (out Tuesday Aug 12) “If You Don’t Like This, I Will Die,” with topics including the pressures of influencer culture, the evolution of wellness trends, and the complexities of social media addiction. They explore Lee's journey through extreme wellness practices, her current POV on her treatment for orthorexia, and her departure from the influencer world. Ultimately, while Lee shares a compelling personal story, the conversation reveals notable inconsistencies between her current perspectives and her memoir's narrative, so Kate also contemplates how curated online personas continue to shape real-life accountability in her outtro and will continue the conversation over at patreon.com/bethereinfive.Note: This episode covers eating disorders and wellness culture. For resources and support, visit NEDA.orgSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw3jFNb8rI9LJ_ngmTUIAdkN)!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allmodern.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw13iUbunzGWYW-AxTAHW9Te); you'll find Kate's bookshelves here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/annora-63-h-x-63-w-geometric-bookcase-a000142700.html?piid%3D90101977&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw1rJ__AtBtaLG7w0XM8zXYw) and her new rug here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/rugs/pdp/virgina-southwestern-yellowcreambrown-area-rug-a000668129.html?piid%3D600621059&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw2VkBXpR_rkSFncHf4w1ztg)!Go to cookunity.com/bethereinfivefree (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cookunity.com/bethereinfivefree&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw3OAirv1O-f7RS0a6RF-7pX) or enter code bethereinfivefree before checkout for Free Premium Meals for Life. Terms and conditions apply. Go to Cookunity.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Cookunity.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1755107304729315&usg=AOvVaw1pltJLmxaxfvFXq3xjuL5g) for details.Head to cozyearth.
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1 day ago
58 minutes

Be There in Five
Mama Slay Off-Broadway (feat. Caroline Moss)
This week, join Kate and Caroline Moss as they chat through a variety of topics, from nostalgic summers that turned shitty to off-broadway dreams becoming realities in the big city. They discuss things like the Coldplay couple, Labubus, the importance of a modern-day Girls rewatch, the likability trap, Gen Z’s relationship to social media, the attention economy, and, most importantly, Caroline shares her journey to becoming a producer of the off-Broadway play ‘Dilaria,’ starring Conrad Fisher himself (#teamconnie). Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Hey Beths, did you know all of your favorite podcasts, including Be There in Five are on Amazon Music? All you have to say is ‘Alexa, play the podcast Be There In Five on Amazon Music.’ Or if you’re listening on your phone, just download the Amazon Music app, search for “Be There In Five” and click "Follow."To pick up my amika favorites, go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive. And for the rest of July, amika is giving Be There in Five listeners a one-time use code for 20% off your first order. Yes, that is TWENTY PERCENT OFF from now through July 31. Just go to my page at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Get what you’re craving. Try the freshest, best-tasting meal delivery made by your favorite celebrity chefs. Go to 
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2 weeks ago
57 minutes 34 seconds

Be There in Five
Taylor Swift: Symbolic Self-Portraiture, Archetypes, and Tragedy in Lyricism
This week, join Kate as she returns to form (2+ hour early BTI5-style rambling) by going through an old PowerPoint she found on her computer about Taylor Swift’s evolution from diary-style songwriter to mythological storyteller through increasingly complex literary references. From "Love Story" fairytale princess to The Albatross and Cassandra the cursed prophet, how has Taylor deliberately written herself into literary archetypes as both artistic strategy and psychological self-defense? TLDR; a chaotic TS deep dive with a (hopefully) entertaining payoff about why our "crazy" fan behavior might actually be anthropologically normal.Topics covered:* The difference between symbolic self-portraiture and literal autobiography* Greek gods vs. monotheistic religious figures (and why it matters for fandom behavior)* Guillermo del Toro's quote about Taylor's "deep interest in fable and myth"* Why "Mastermind" is more about childhood loneliness than strategic planning* "The Albatross" and the Rime of the Ancient Mariner* Why treating artists like gods can be dehumanizing in the name of protection* Finding self-acceptance and/or collective empowerment at pop concerts* A bathroom floor monologue about fairytales and personal authority* And so much more!Enjoy!TRACK FIVE CHICAGO is on Saturday, July 19. Get your tix here!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!To pick up my amika favorites, go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive. And for the rest of July, amika is giving Be There in Five listeners a one-time use code for 20% off your first order. Yes, that is TWENTY PERCENT OFF from now through July 31. Just go to my page at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Thanks to amika for supporting the show!Get ready for Cozy Days! Don’t miss your chance to score Cozy Earth’s biggest discount of the year. From July 11–13, head to cozyearth.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1752873187343964&usg=AOvVaw0vFzyFz6dFN7b8EYKumuFC) and use code BETHEREINFIVE to get 45% off best-selling, temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Don’t forget, this deal ends on July 13!
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 9 minutes 57 seconds

Be There in Five
Hot Girl Hamster Wheel (feat. Katie Gatti Tassin)
This week, Kate starts by talking about water table culture, Le Creuset mystery boxes, and attempting to reclaim her adult hobbies, then she’s joined by Katie Gatti Tassin (Money with Katie, Diabolical Lies) to talk about her book Rich Girl Nation, which analyzes the unique experiences women have with money and discusses a variety of fascinating cultural, economic, social and financial intersections related to navigating capitalism as a woman. They talk about the co-opting of investment terminology in the name of consumerism and “self-care,” the hot girl hamster wheel of pricey beauty maintenance, as well as touch on societal influences on women's financial habits, the significance of prenups, and effective strategies for negotiating salaries, and more. Enjoy!TRACK FIVE CHICAGO is on Saturday, July 19. Get your tix here (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bethereinfive.com/live-shows&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1752267536981109&usg=AOvVaw2qEuT5d1qILkdjTa3MHsh5)!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1752267536981109&usg=AOvVaw0Zan3fMWVrZa6UxHqIIBPV)!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Check out my favs at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout to get 15% off your first order! 
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1 month ago
51 minutes 9 seconds

Be There in Five
No Ma'am (America's Sweethearts Season 2)
This week, Kate reviews America's Sweethearts season 2 on Netflix and tells the tale of how last year's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders episode became one of BTI5's biggest hits— and biggest headaches. When current DCC members flooded her TikTok comments defending themselves against former teammate Victoria's mild birthday party observations, Kate found herself thunderstruck by cheerleader drama she never saw coming, and she'll never be the same. A year later, Kate returns to process what really went down behind the scenes and what she learned about internet drama, institutional dynamics, and the difference between nice girls and kind people. But she doesn't just break down her personal breakdown, she also recaps season two and reviews the pay negotiations that dominated this season, Shandy's mysterious Bahamas incident, Jada's incredible leadership, Dayton's return to Saturn (but not The Star), and examines how each season humanized the women in different ways. Originally recorded for Patreon, this episode offers a mix of gossipy pop culture, behind-the-scenes scoop, and personal vulnerability that she may regret later. Enjoy!TRACK FIVE CHICAGO is on Saturday, July 19. Get your tix here!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!For June, amika is giving my listeners a one-time use code for 15% off your first order. Go to my page at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.
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1 month ago
59 minutes 52 seconds

Be There in Five
Hit Girls (feat. Nora Princiotti)
This week, Kate is joined by Nora Princiotti (host of Every Single Album, author of Hit Girls) to talk about the women who built pop's shiniest decade, like Taylor, Britney, Avril, Ashlee,...
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1 month ago
55 minutes 12 seconds

Be There in Five
Total Request Five (Addison Rae and the New Pop Machine)
This week, Kate tries a tri-deep dive connecting Addison Rae's evolution, Y2K's one-hit wonders, and the overlap of both TRL and Tiktok's pop generations. Through Addison's candid interviews about stepping away from constant content creation, Kate explores how the machine that once discarded the forgotten pop girls of the early 2000s is long gone... or is it? Kate argues that while social media promised to democratize fame, it's actually created a more insidious system where creators internalize the disposability that labels and entertainment gatekeepers used to impose, making the case that Addison Rae represents a new model of how to game the system back.Plus: Relax, Hailey Bieber isn't a billionaire (yet), Kylie's boob job transparency, S Club 7's tragic economics, YM magazine archaeology, and why we need to stop treating one-hit wonders like cautionary tales when they were actually victims of an assembly line designed to churn through young women for profit. Enjoy!Playlists referred to:Making Bead Lizards: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qBMaMap0SsCAQT2spUU0L?si=75b7f67f73dc48e6Inflatable Chair Lounging: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZiUucH8Cl8P6TQ7TqsVVQ?si=qJUnqZNFTouyebseg-wKHwSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSTRACK FIVE CHICAGO is on Saturday, July 19. Get your tix here (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bethereinfive.com/live-shows&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749818255876216&usg=AOvVaw2vW2SfV1vyWAUeFVCoBaqj)!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!To pick up amika's new line of smoothing/anti-frizz products, go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive. For June, amika is giving my listeners a one-time use code for 15% off your first order. Go to my page at loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Cozy Earth makes comfort that lasts—and this Father’s Day, he deserves it. Go to cozyearth.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749818255876216&usg=AOvVaw1SQezMkdseLIH_XAEKufju) and use code BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off all men's apparel. For the dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.Get healthy, glowing skin for summer with clean, vegan face and body care from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at
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2 months ago
1 hour 52 minutes 33 seconds

Be There in Five
Beth: A Week in the Life
Join Kate on all eight of her days trying to Eat Pray Love. Back to reg programming next episode. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749133048347619&usg=AOvVaw1LVBijTS-nwxR01CrYOn0L)!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Check out loveamika.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://loveamika.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749133048347619&usg=AOvVaw2JkT_YXpsiWsfjVIstZqhY) for my favorites. And for May they are giving my listeners a one-time use code for 15% off your first order through the end of May. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://loveamika.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749133048347619&usg=AOvVaw2JkT_YXpsiWsfjVIstZqhY) and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.
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2 months ago
49 minutes 46 seconds

Be There in Five
Class of BTI5 (feat. Kelly)
This week, Kate is joined by her sister Kelly for a classic nostalgic crowdsourced ep with big yearbook staff energy. Listeners submitted their tales related to graduation, senior week, prom, senior pranks, local traditions gone awry, and so much mo...
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2 months ago
51 minutes 46 seconds

Be There in Five
The Secret Lives of Catholic Wives (feat. Nora McInerny)
Kate's having a rough week, so she called in reinforcements (Nora McInerny) to help her discuss the new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but not before they discuss other pressing pop culture topics like the new pope. Enjoy!
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2 months ago
46 minutes 39 seconds

Be There in Five
Can I Be a B*tch for a Second? (feat. Normal Gossip's Kelsey McKinney)
This week, Kate unpacks the art, science, and history of gossip with Kelsey McKinney (from the beloved podcast Normal Gossip and author of NYT bestselling book You Didn't Hear This From Me). They explore a variety of angles for this topic, such as how dismissing gossip as "women's talk" has historically been a tool of patriarchal control, religious institutions, or corporations, etc., and how gossip networks have actually served as feminist resistance channels throughout history. They also examine their complicated relationship with parasocial relationships and "entitlement gossip," forever navigating the fine line between being messy Bs who love tea and recognizing gossip's legitimate social power. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!For April, Amika is giving the Beths a one-time use code for 15% off your first order through the end of April. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://loveamika.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1746202709013051&usg=AOvVaw28h-o3Wq6QgG_VFUZ5kzYw) and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s loveamika.com/bethereinfive, code BETHEREINFIVE to get 15% off your first order!To celebrate Moms everywhere, this weekend only, May 2-4, Cozy Earth is giving my listeners a special promo: Buy One, Get One Free bamboo pajamas!! Use code BETHEREINFIVEBOGO at cozyearth.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1746202709013051&usg=AOvVaw0tDaTjW-4x6GvkZRSr_cvM) to take advantage of this! Or Get 40% off with my code BETHEREINFIVE cozyearth.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1746202709013051&usg=AOvVaw0tDaTjW-4x6GvkZRSr_cvM) for everything else!Ready up for a long day with extraordinary hydration from Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Build your vacation-ready wardrobe from the ground up. Shop the new summer collection and receive 20% off your purchase with the code BETHEREINFIVE at
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3 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes 8 seconds

Be There in Five
E.T. Phone Holmes
This week, Kate delves into Katy Perry's career decline, but not before being wrongly accused of a crime she didn’t commit, and the exchange unfolds in real time for listeners. She also reviews how space is, like, shockingly close, and how Blue Origin girl bossed too close to the moon and may have landed on earth, but the faux feminist PR machine didn’t land with the gen pop. She also snorkels through her accidental Isabella brunette moment this week that led to some introspection about maintaining her appearance postpartum, never quite figuring out if she’s found reclamation or resignation in not prioritizing beauty rituals the way she once did. Finally, she investigates something she was asking herself during Katy Perry’s 11 minutes in space: why has her career commercially declined so drastically over the past 11 years, the last time she had #1 singles and best-selling albums? In Kate’s opinion, it comes down to one thing, and it’s perhaps a worse feminist take than the motto of the bootcut bodysuit brigade thinking they’d inspire us by “taking up space.” Enjoy!
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3 months ago
1 hour 41 minutes 48 seconds

Be There in Five
Mousewater Blondes (feat. Nora McInerny)
This week, Kate and (esteemed author/podcaster/friend) Nora McInerny answer a few Katelilah voicemails in between meandering conversations about spatial awareness, nostalgia, White Lotus, childhood friendships, Jersey Mikes, modern teenagers, the experience of trying on shoes in a store, and so much more! Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!For April, Amika is giving the Beths a one-time use code for 15% off your first order through the end of April. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.
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4 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 18 seconds

Be There in Five
Tim Leatherman (feat. Sami Sage)
This week, Sami Sage is back on the podcast (friend and co-founder of Betches Media), and she and Kate meander through a variety of topics, like searching for purpose in your 20s, Hermes/Birkin appointment culture, the democracy debacle, their fav d...
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4 months ago
1 hour 54 minutes 20 seconds

Be There in Five
Poppi Culture (soda billionaires, influencer beverage investors, and the Alex Alix of it all)
This week, we're deep diving PepsiCo's $1.95 billion acquisition of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi, discussing the shift towards health-conscious beverages and their potentially misleading claims, and digging into influencer-adjacent beverage drama like cheater brands, "vending machine gate" and rumors about if the investments of Alex Cooper and Alix Earle in beverage companies have something to do with their public falling out (and Alix being "dropped" from the Unwell network). This deep dive touches on many topics: the broader trends in the beverage industry, influencer culture, the "Health Halo Effect" of unregulated better-for-you sodas, and, most importantly, the power of branding. Enjoy!00:00 Intro03:27 The Evolution of Poppi's Branding06:00 The Rise and Valuation of Poppi30:50 The Health Halo Effect38:38 The Rise of Functional Beverages41:22 The OliPop and Poppi Rivalry48:05 Vending Machine Gate01:03:16 Celebrity Investors in Poppi and Other Bevs01:16:35 Alex/Alix, Unwell Network, and Influencer PodcastsOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Take control of your hormonal health with Allara Health. Visit allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742995169572607&usg=AOvVaw3ll8ht_pRMoItN739NP7P8) to get your personalized treatment plan and see if Allara is right for you. With insurance, you can get started with Allara Health for as little as $0. Experience Allara Health’s expert, compassionate care today. Visit allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742995169572607&usg=AOvVaw3ll8ht_pRMoItN739NP7P8) to get started. Copays may apply. See allarahealth.com/promo (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/promo&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742995169572607&usg=AOvVaw3Wq6zamOoIiWW_rKu9In8l) for full terms and conditions.Because amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order through the end of March. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://loveamika.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1742995169572607&usg=AOvVaw2Uq3fa4Y6yBlQcJ8h93tE5) and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.
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4 months ago
1 hour 58 minutes 19 seconds

Be There in Five
Flower Sprinkle Nation (With Love, Meghan Review)
This week, Kate reviews Meghan Markle (Sussex?)'s new show: With Love, Meghan. Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Because Amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order through the end of March. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.
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5 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes 52 seconds

Be There in Five
Pop Apologists (feat. Lauren Atkinson & Chanler Bledsoe)
This week, Kate is joined by the Pop Apologists, sisters Lauren Atkinson and Chandler Bledsoe to discuss a variety of pop culture-adjacent topics, e.g., their fascination with Mormonism in media, the Lisa Barlow paradox, the rise of Salt Lake City as a cultural moment, and how growing up in a conservative environment shaped their reality TV obsession. After that, the trio unpacks the Meghan Markle discourse, the internet's obsession with Kate Middleton’s whereabouts in 2024, and what really went down during the height of the royal conspiracy rabbit hole that briefly took over their life. Plus, the moral dilemma of running a gossip podcast in the digital age, Taylor Swift’s style choices, and why every millennial woman’s 2008 iPod playlist was basically a personality test. Somewhere in there, they also reminisce about their most unhinged heartbreak antics, from fake Facebook boyfriends to the universal fantasy of running into your ex looking hotter than ever. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Because amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Apostrophe.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740937727359034&usg=AOvVaw3SeyauuFdBWM0K0wHVjejc) when you use our code: BETHEREINFIVE. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/BETHEREINFIVE and click Get Started, then use our code BETHEREINFIVE at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! Thank you Apostrophe for sponsoring this episode.Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library.You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740937727359034&usg=AOvVaw0r2L57jA4XLbFfD0D6BtBa) and use code bethereinfive. That’s Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive, code bethereinfive to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.Start HyaCera to support your glow without compromising on clean science.
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5 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes 56 seconds

Be There in Five
Chelsea Explains it All
This week, Kate welcomes Chelsea Anderson, the creator behind viral Instagram and TikTok accounts (@chelsea_explains and @chelseaexplainsitall, respectively). Chelsea shares some of the tips that contributed to her meteoric rise, like clever hacks and insights for parents and babysitters alike—and how this is actually not all that related to her day job. They delve into her unique ability to remember childhood thoughts and feelings, which helps her create engaging content for kids. She shares some of her hacks on air, including dealing with bedtime routines and how to soothe kids' tantrums. They also talk shop as crafters, rank TS albums, and other classic millennial childhood nostalgia that helps shape Chelsea’s outlook, and how her intentional yet easy ideas come to life, from her babysitting hacks to gift-giving and party-hosting. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw3lSTD10BT9mU2kZJ3lk9e2) (now in paperback!)Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Get 40% off your purchase at cozyearth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw2WvqpKO4BZjOVMxLCuSnya) or use my code BETHEREINFIVE. When you check out, if you see a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about it right here. Don’t wait comfort like this is calling your name. Stay Cozy All Winter Long with Cozy Earth.You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw06D2g2hPeMY30v-x6VZVnc) and use code bethereinfive. That’s Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw06D2g2hPeMY30v-x6VZVnc), code bethereinfive to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. Embrace your ritual with extraordinary hydration from Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://LIQUID-IV.COM&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw18Eg_SSfveEdUZqrOBF1ST) and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUID-IV.COM (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://LIQUID-IV.COM&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1740598049573674&usg=AOvVaw18Eg_SSfveEdUZqrOBF1ST).Treat yourself to clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners.
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5 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes 25 seconds

Be There in Five
Freek-a-leekonomics
This week (in honor of Galentine's Day), Kate reflects on the sentimental and chaotic rituals of getting ready with girlfriends before going out (or out-out). She explores the excitement and economics of the going-out top/designer denim combo, the deeper connections forged at pregames, the cultural pressures and beauty standards of the mid-2000s, and shares memories of bonding over makeup, clothes, and shared anticipation. In the second half, listeners sent in their going out anecdotes, revealing how these pre-games were often more meaningful than the nights that followed. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (now in paperback!)Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Take control of your hormonal health with Allara Health and get 25% off your first month of personalized, expert care by visiting allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw23LQnFAJv6AmkOYjCYR2NN) today. Allara is redefining women’s health with expert care for your unique journey. Get started with Allara Health’s compassion-first expert care today with 25% off your first month when you go to allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw23LQnFAJv6AmkOYjCYR2NN).Because amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://helixsleep.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw3d2H0ykSZGlOw0BDaA82Vo) for 27% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase + Free Bedding Bundle (2 Dream Pillows, Sheet Set, and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order.Start HyaCera to support your glow without compromising on clean science. HyaCera from Ritual is a clinically-proven skin supplement you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw3E4zUPqQ6xp-sGJXksEcHJ).Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://RocketMoney.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw04ztl5zsYwIl4kKKjDSh2b) today.Shop SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at SKIMS.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://SKIMS.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1739729797668482&usg=AOvVaw0C0FKF57as7MTgz6hSSGuK) and SKIMS stores. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.
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5 months ago
1 hour 49 minutes

Be There in Five
One Last One in a Millennial Hurrah (feat. Kelly)
This week, Kate and her sister give One in a Millennial one last hurrah in honor of its paperback release by sharing some more behind-the-scenes nostalgia and adding context from their two millennial lives that shaped how the book came to be. Kelly asks Kate questions relating to lots of never-before-shared details, e.g. the metaphorical significance of opening the book inside a shopping mall, examples of cut chapters and concepts, honoring their mutual experiences being routinely friend-zoned, revisiting her tendency to sob through Back in the Daybed, opening up about the haunting irony of her audiobook recording experience, and so much more! Enjoy :)Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1738952889808338&usg=AOvVaw3vqMMGAI5Gblyvc27N_zrj) (now out in paperback, too!)Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to our exclusive partner for today's episode, Amika!Because Amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order. Just go to loveamika.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s LOVE a-m-i-k-a DOT com SLASH bethereinfive, code BETHEREINFIVE to get 20% off your first order.
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6 months ago
1 hour 36 minutes 36 seconds

Be There in Five
Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.”