Bestie Boos
Bestie Boos is a weekly podcast hosted by two best friends and mothers, Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, from Aotearoa, New Zealand. It is an unfiltered catch-up style show featuring hot takes, real talk and plenty of laughs about their lives, their friendship and pop culture. Each episode gives listeners a casual, chatty conversation with the gals. The show is also available to watch on YouTube and can be followed on Instagram and TikTok under @bestieboosshow.
Episodes
Episode 80: Sarah’s Dead Dog Meltdown, Sam’s Vegetable Obsession & Christa Pike Is BACK?! 💀😂
This week on Bestie Boos, the group chat is FULL. We’re kicking things off with a Kardashian intro (lol), then diving into the Playboy world, some wild revelations and whether the upcoming Playboy movie will romanticise Hugh Hefner and his infamous empire. Crystal Harris has some advice for Jessica Biel, but Holly reckons there’s plenty to look forward to?! 👀We’re also talking Christa Pike — she’s
Episode 79: Sam’s MASSIVE F&P Showdown, The Best Job Perks & a VERY True Crime Week! 😳
This week on Bestie Boos, Sam has had a MASSIVE showdown with Fisher & Paykel — and let’s just say it was stressful, but worth it! 👀We’re also talking about some of the best employee perks in the world, from our own previous wins through to companies that give their staff free beauty products (Sephora!) and heavily discounted travel (Air NZ!), plus some pretty sweet staff discounts. Which comp
Episode 78: Rebecca Keil Tells Us EVERYTHING — Surrogacy, Te Reo Māori & Being an OG Influencer
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Rebecca Keil — OG Kiwi influencer, lifestyle content creator and all-round truth teller! ❤️Rebecca has been sharing her life online since the early days of influencing, so we chat about what it was like being one of New Zealand’s original lifestyle influencers, how social media has changed, and what it’s really like having your life play out online.We also
Episode 77: 9/11, 25 Years On — Our NYC Bestie Shares Her Experience 🗽❤️
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re back with a very full catch-up — from David the Medium ticket updates and a few big Warriors games to birthday celebrations, beauty recaps and plenty of pop culture chaos.In pop culture, we’re talking Taylor Swift at the CMAs, Lady Gaga and her growing family, the Spice Girls trolling us, Liv Golf’s bankruptcy drama, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s divorce debacle,
Episode 76: The Beauty Secrets You NEED to Know This Spring! Tips from NZ’s FAVE Makeup Artist, Stacey Banfield 💄✨
Episode 76: The Beauty Secrets You NEED to Know This Spring! Tips from NZ’s FAVE Makeup Artist, Stacey Banfield 💄✨This week on Bestie Boos, we’re getting our beauty bags ready for spring! 🌸💄We’re joined by Stacey Banfield, a highly respected, fully qualified Christchurch makeup artist with more than 16 years of experience in the beauty industry. Stacey has worked with internationally renowned bran
Episode 75: Two Very Different Nights Out, a Loyalty Test & a Lindsay Clancy Debate
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up after a busy few weeks — including gardening attempts, blocked ears, two VERY different nights out, and a Friday night story that has us talking about loyalty, friendship and having your mates’ backs.In pop culture, we’re paying tribute to Dolly Parton, chatting about Miley Cyrus heading back into the studio, and getting excited for Bruno Mars coming to
Episode 74: Sam’s in Hospital with a Legit Criminal & Sarah Gets the Fright of Her Life! 😳😂
This week on Bestie Boos, we’ve got a LOT to catch up on — including how Sam found herself in hospital with a criminal this week and Sarah getting the fright of her life when a listener literally walks into the room while we’re recording, and of course… UP THE WAHS! 🏉💙❤️💚We kick things off with a pop culture catch-up, including Hayden Panettiere’s latest headlines, Chanel West Coast (lol), Glasson
Episode 73: Sarah’s Dead Donor Dad Email, BP Meltdowns & Brunch with the Prime Minister!
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re back with another very full catch-up — from Instagram changing its logo and AI taking over our feeds, to celebrity news, Netflix’s latest move, and Sarah’s ongoing Dead Dad saga… because the story isn’t over yet!!Highlights, lowlights and getting railroaded by the Prime Minister of NZ… literally. 😂 Then we finally get into pop culture.We unpack Instagram’s latest ch
Episode 72: Sarah Joins the Dead Dad Club… The Lindsay Clancy Trial & Up the Wahs! 💙❤️💚
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up on a week that somehow manages to span celebrity drama, true crime, wine, friendship, grief, and the discovery of what might genuinely be the perfect new career…We kick things off with Billboard making history, with the entire top five made up of country songs, before celebrating the Commonwealth Games and the incredible medal haul. We chat Warriors vs P
Episode 71: Ariana Grande, Lorde & Miley ✨ Plus the Tooth Fairy & Convenient Friendships
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re unpacking a huge week in pop culture and catching you up on everything that’s been happening in our world.We dive into Ariana Grande’s brand-new album, Miley Cyrus announcing new music, Lorde’s Lollapalooza performance, the return of the quiff (apparently 😅), and the exciting addition of a Kiwi voice to Google Maps. We also chat Ted Lasso’s return, Spider-Man’s bloc
Episode 70: Happy International Friendship Day, Bestie! 💕
Surprise! Here’s a spur-of-the-moment mini episode to fill your cup this International Friendship Day. 🫶This week, we’re dropping a little bonus episode to celebrate one of our favourite things in the world — friendship.We chat about what friendship means to us, why your people matter through every season of life, and how lucky we feel to have built this incredible Bestie Boos community. Whether y
Episode 69: We Were Triggered This Week… 🤯 | Golf, Grand Finals & Pop Culture
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re covering a little bit of everything — from the biggest pop culture headlines to our weekend sport updates, customer service rants, and why we’re suddenly feeling nostalgic for Neopets.In pop culture, we unpack the 13 Going on 30 sequel officially being in the works, Kim Kardashian’s new energy drink, LeBron James’ potential move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Julie Andr
Episode 68: NZ's big dilemma: Smeg vs. Ooshies, Mum Guilt & The Odyssey 💕
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching you up after a busy week of navigating grief with our wee mates, juggling mum life, work, and all the little moments in between.In pop culture, we unpack the passing of New Zealand acting legend Sam Neill, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s cross-sea love story, the FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show (hello Justin Bieber!), Rihanna’s surprise appearance w
Episode 67: An Apology, Taylor’s Wedding, a House with a Dark History & Matariki ✨
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re back after an unexpected week off, and there’s a lot to catch up on.We share why there wasn’t an episode last week and open up about supporting a mate as they navigate the heartbreaking end-of-life journey of their young son. It’s an honest conversation about anticipatory grief, showing up when you don’t have the right words, and witnessing the incredible strength o
Episode 66: A Local True Crime Story… how we know the $40K Thief!! 😳
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up on the highs and lows of the week — from video calls, kids certificates and full belly laughs, through to kids health updates, and all the little moments in between.In pop culture, there’s plenty to unpack. We chat Paris Fashion Week, North West’s latest headline-making moment, Britney Spears’ boys stepping into the spotlight, and why everyone seems conv
Episode 65: How Sam scored an iPhone 17 for $140! Plus Pop Culture & a Catch-Up…
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re checking in after a huge few weeks of juggling work, life, kids, and everything in between. From RSV making its way through the house to navigating the new juggle of freelancer life, we’re sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between.In pop culture, we’re unpacking the latest headlines, including Tyra Banks taking on Netflix, Anne Hathaway’s reported baby news
Episode 64: Out the gate vape spots & THAT Michael Jackson doco… it’s all here besties!
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re diving into a big week of pop culture — from thoughts on all things Taylor Swift, including her new song and the latest wedding rumours.We talk Dua Lipa’s second wedding celebrations, the new Michael Jackson doco thats number one on Netflix currently and our honest thoughts.... also Madonnas surprise NYC performance and her very revealing interview with Grindr.Sam a
Episode 63: Tim Payne, Fergie & the Pussy Cat Dolls, Micro Acts of Feminism & Winter Tings
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re officially calling it: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the reunion.From the Pussycat Dolls making headlines again to Fergie reuniting with the Black Eyed Peas at the AMAs, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and discussing whether nostalgia is having a bigger moment than ever.We also unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s intimate London wedding, Taylor Swift’s i
Episode 62: Fresh Air Fatigue, Danny Go & Dianne’s Commitment to the Job
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up after a big weekend — from Club Day at the rugby club, to the very real feeling of needing an extra day to recover from all that fresh air 😅We chat through what’s been happening in pop culture, including Auckland FC taking out the A-League Championship, Miley Cyrus getting her star on the Walk of Fame, the latest Spotify/Ticketmaster drama, and why Shaki
Episode 61: Bali Prison Story, Drake News & SIX60 Weekend Recap
This week on Bestie Boos, Sezzy is in charge… which means things get chaotic pretty quickly 😭Fresh off SIX60’s massive Christchurch show, we recap our Once in a Lifetime weekend and everything that came with it — the energy, the nostalgia, and why it felt like the entire country was there.In pop culture land, we unpack Drake breaking streaming records (again), FIFA’s surprisingly stacked new music
Episode 60: Harry Styles Is Somehow Hotter… & We’re Having AI Anxiety
This week on Bestie Boos, we unpack the things currently consuming our brains: Harry Styles somehow getting even hotter, Spencer Pratt’s chaotic return to relevance, and the very real spiral of AI anxiety.After experimenting with AI tools like Claude and Canva AI, we have an honest conversation about creativity, work, and the growing fear of being left behind as technology moves at lightning speed
Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama
Episode 59: We said Goodbye & went to the Strip Club | Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson & Pop Culture Drama This week on Bestie Boos, our weekends could not have looked more different…Sarah shares the emotional goodbye to her beloved family dog, while Sam’s weekend takes a very different turn — ending up at a strip club?! Safe to say… there’s a lot to unpack.We then get into the pop culture rund
Ep58 | This week was messier than Meghan Thee Stallions Ex! Billie, Bieber, Kardashians & real life rants
This week on Bestie Boos, we’re covering a lot — from Christchurch’s new stadium to a full rundown of what’s been happening in pop culture, and how we’re tackling kids tv. We get into the latest headlines — Billie Eilish living her best life and the rumours swirling around Justin Bieber, and Megan Thee Stallion is dealing with way more than she should have to. Plus, the Kardashian universe continu
Episode 57: Supercars, hāngi & 1D Drama (Zayn K.O. Louis!) … Plus Poor Nana
This week on Bestie Boos, it’s been a big week for the girls — Sezzy gets the pod a couple of cheeky shoutouts on ZM (media mogul era loading 🎙️), and Christchurch is buzzing after a massive Supercars weekend.We’re unpacking all the chaos — from Coachella headlines (Bieber, Sabrina, and a little Madonna moment) to internet drama that has everyone picking sides (yes, Alex v Alix… we said what we sa
Ep 56: The Masters, Coachella, Sam’s Sperm Bank Call
We kick things off with all things sport — from the Masters (on and off the course… because why are we obsessed with the merch, the food, the whole Augusta vibe??), to the Warriors snapping their losing streak in iconic fashion, and why the Black Ferns entering their Whitney Hansen era just feels SO right!Then it’s into pop culture — a Coachella debrief (read: Sabrina Carpenter supremacy), plus al
Episode 55: paper rings | crisis management, bibs at restaurants & would you rather…
This week’s catch-up is a full mix of pop culture, chaos and things slightly going off the rails.We’re diving into the latest docos (hello Prime Minister and Lamar Odom), sharing thoughts on the new stadium vs the old, and everything we’re watching right now — from Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes to the return of Malcolm in the Middle and our complicated relationship with MAFS AU.We also chat about the Ar
Episode 54: this is why we can’t have nice things | lil tooth fairy notes, foot-in-mouth syndrome & farewell to the family pet?
This week’s catch-up is chaotic in the best way… from pop culture overload to some very questionable convo’s.We get into Taylor Swift absolutely sweeping (again) at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special, Timberlake doing the walk, and all the usual internet chaos that had us spiralling.Somewhere along the way, things take a turn… and we find ourselves deep in a
Episode 53: vigilante shit | bachelorette scrapped, fire horse energy & funeral faux pas
This week’s catch-up is packed with pop culture chaos, career chats and a few “what the eff” moments.We’re talking Oscars, the Beyoncé and Jay-Z after-party drama, - the rumoured Bieber vs Usher clash that has the internet talking. Plus: Taylor Frankie Paul making headlines, The Bachelorette getting scrapped, and Lorde going fully independent. We also dive into Miley Cyrus’ Hannah Montana 20-year
Episode 52: dear reader | one year of Bestie Boos & a Robbie Williams exclusive… we think?!
Ep 52: dear reader | one year of Bestie Boos & a Robbie Williams exclusive… we think?!This week’s catch-up is a full mixed bag… from pop culture chaos to local drama and a Bestie Boos exclusive!We’re talking the internet meltdown over Donna Kelce’s very normal house renovations, the arrival of baby Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, and the latest reality TV updates — including Dancing with the Stars, The
Episode 51: wonderland | electric ave, harry styles, bridgerton & tiktok spirals
We’re back baby — SO SORRY! We missed you!!! After missing last week’s episode (turns out a big festival weekend takes it out of you), we’re finally unpacking the time of our lives at Electric Ave, the group chat names we spied in the wild, and how we somehow managed to survive it all. Would we go again? That’s up for debate.In pop culture this week: Pink opens up about her failed marriage, Bridge
Ep 50: willow | psychic mediums, celeb deaths, podcast rebrands & sister savings
It’s Episode 50 (?!?!) and this week’s catch-up has everything.We’re talking third celeb death-of-the-year energy (and why it’s giving 2016 flashbacks), Tyra’s doco, “Prince” Andrew’s police questioning, and the pop culture news that had our inbox blowing up about a certain local podcast rebrand…We unpack our recent psychic visit and the main takeaways — plus whether we’re still on the hunt for a
Ep 49: evermore | golfing gals, big bad bunny & olympic tea
This week’s catch-up holds mostly highs and a whole lotta pop culture round-up.We share our weekly highs and lows — from triathlon moments, golf days and Lorde being back in Aotearoa, to the very real exhaustion of no sleep… and the tender weight of this week marking two years since Sam’s husband, Samuel, passed away.We talk about honouring him in the way that felt right — out on the golf course,
Ep 48: back to december | schoolyard antics, two years of grief & attempting to close the loop
Back to regular programming, Bestie Boos are back with a classic episode! This week we kick things off with a pop culture roundup, followed by some classic back-to-school banter and a deep dive into the “closing the loop” theory. Sarah also relives the outrageous story of the day every single panel of her car got scratched.The conversation then takes a more heartfelt turn as the gals reflect on th
Episode 47: question…? | you asked, we answered - radio, sperm donors & first impressions
This week, we’re handing things over to you, besties.After a week of anonymous listener questions rolling in, we’re answering a wide range of your Qs — from the serious to the silly and everything in between. We chat through why Sam isn’t back on radio, how Sarah found out she’s a sperm donor baby, and get chaotic with f**k, marry, ditch: Taylor Swift’s exes.But those are just a few highlights. We
Episode 46: midnight rain | Ed Sheeran gigs, wet pants & double glazed windows
It’s been a BIG weekend for the Bestie Boos. From Ed Sheeran finally bringing his tour to Christchurch (for the first time in 11 years 😭) to Sarah jetting off for a Scottish wedding, we’re debriefing the chaos, the vibes, and the weather that absolutely did not understand the assignment.We dive into the Blake Lively text messages linked to the Justin Baldoni case, unpack Taylor Swift’s name being
Episode 45: glitch | Black Clash, Beckhams & bar fights
It’s a quick-hit mini ep and exactly what you need to get through the week.Sarah recaps her big weekend at the T20 Black Clash in Mount Maunganui — rubbing shoulders with celebs as cricket and rugby collide in one chaotic, star-studded showdown.Then the girls dive straight into piping-hot pop culture tea, unpacking Brooklyn Beckham’s six-part Instagram Stories exposé and the internet meltdown that
Episode 44: New Year’s Day | 2026 has arrived! A summer catch up, Olympians, baby announcements & year of the horse
It’s our first catch-up of the year and besties… a LOT has happened.We’re unpacking summer break chaos — Christmas gifts, New Year’s Eve energy, camping for Sam — and deep-diving into pop culture, from the Stranger Things finale drama to Ashley Tisdale beef, Bruno Mars’ new era, and why Miley Cyrus teasing Hannah Montana has us spiralling.We get a little woo-woo talking Year One numerology and the
Episode 43: Ho ho ho… Merry Christmas Eve Besties! 🎄
It’s Christmas Eve and the gals are out here doing the most… emotionally, socially, and meteorologically. We kick things off with a super-quick pop culture spiral covering Nicki Minaj absolutely losing the plot online, Brooklyn Beckham blocking his parents 💀, and a fresh dose of Emily in Paris plus Taylor Swift BTS goodness because ’tis the season.From there, it’s straight into festive chaos as we
Episode 42: Kendra Cocksedge | beyond the black jersey: grief, retirement & a Céline Dion obsession
Besties… this one is truly special. 🩷This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Kendra Cocksedge. Kenj is a Black Ferns legend, trailblazer of women’s rugby, and one of the most respected leaders New Zealand sport has ever seen.Kenj reflects on her incredible career in the black jersey, what it meant to represent Aotearoa on the world stage, and the legacy of the Black Ferns — from the pressure of
Episode 41: tell me why | the LinkedIn apology, Taylor’s new doco & is it okay to text the neighbour about...
Christmas is basically next week 🎄Are we ready?Short answer: one of us is. The other is absolutely vibing on panic.This episode of Bestie Boos is festive, chaotic, and packed with pop culture - exactly how we like it.This week, we get into:🎬 Pop Culture Chaos • Is Warner Bros + Netflix still happening or nah? • The Taylor Swift documentary on Disney+ - the first two episodes, the heavy
Episode 40: ’tis the damn season | Diddy's downfall, Spotify fully wrapped us, festive shout-outs & who the fk is Olivia Dean?? seriously.
Besties… buckle up, we’re backkkkk! 💅😭 This week we dive straight into the absolutely feral Sean “Diddy” Combs doco — the juror who is not a fan but also very much a fan, the storyline that has us side-eyeing the entire 90s music industry, and the unhinged royalty saga behind “I’ll Be Missing You.” That wasn't included in the doco.Plus:🎧 434 of you have Bestie Boos as your #1 poddy (EEeeeeeEEE
Episode 39: the archer | royal family drama, sonic’s parade fail & the sex toy death plan
Besties… we can’t believe it’s DECEMBER!! From MAJOR pop-culture headlines (Stranger Things hype, Katy Perry’s huge court win, Royal Family updates 👀) to real-life chaos, grief, sunshine therapy, and a surprise public-speaking nightmare, we’re covering everything the internet is obsessed with right now…This week we dive into:✨ Sam’s exhaustion era + the 30-minute-notice public speaking gig that tu
Episode 38: the moment i knew | vandals, christmas gift guides & a farewell from the heart
Besties… this week truly took us out. From pop culture updates (Wicked selling out, Charli XCX droppingThe Moment, and yes — Spice Girls whispers 👀), to Sarah having an absolute mare of a Wednesday, we uncover it all!✨ Sam’s sleepover revelations with Miller & Luna✨ The heartbreaking but beautiful farewell monologue Sam wrote for a dear friend✨ Vandals and the weird things we’ve been noticing✨
Episode 37: gorgeous | Cup Day chaos, celebrity DMs & Christmas panic has begun
Besties, we have had a WEEK. We’re recapping Cup Day (a huge local horse racing event here in Christchurch — basically our local Met Gala for our international girlies 🤣) and all its glory: the pre-drinks, the outfit selfies, the pickups, the time-out incident (👀), and why we didn’t end up reuniting until 9am the next day.Then we dive into the world of pop culture mayhem: Cardi’s ever-growing fami
Episode 36: bejeweled | sisters scraps, Katy Perry is back & no underwear at the gym?!
This week on Bestie Boos, your unfiltered besties Sam and Sarah are back with another hilarious, chaotic, and juicy catch-up. We kick things off with our highlights and lowlights — including Sam’s car insurance drama that takes a serious wrong turn (literally).Then it’s straight into pop culture heaven: Katy Perry is officially back with her new single Band-Aids — rumoured to be about her split fr
Episode 35: bad blood | ambulance checkups, baby bird drama & brain rot summer
We’re sliding straight into the silly season on this week’s episode of Bestie Boos — and things get wild. Sam kicks things off with an update after a car accident and a heartbreaking situation with her baby birds (RIP little ones 💔). Meanwhile, Sarah’s celebrating a birthday at home, but her empathy levels? Questionable.We dive into this week’s pop culture chaos — from MTV cancelling Ridiculousnes
Episode 34: willow | Lily Allen's revenge, Fridayz Live & a breakdown at WINZ 😅
Sarah has returned from her Australia trip (yes, she went to Fridayz Live 🎶 and yes, she has thoughts), so we’re catching up on everything we missed. We chat about your reactions to our Colours episode, do a full pop culture catch-up (Lily Allen & David Harbour, Stranger Things, The Golden Globes’ new podcast category, and Bridgerton being split in half—rude).Sam shares a very real emotional b
Episode 33: Abby Button Styling | colour analysis, body confidence & debunking fashion myths
This week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are joined by Abby Button from www.abbybutton.co.nz — a certified colour and body analysis stylist helping people find confidence through clothes.Abby shares her journey from winning a Westfield styling competition to travelling the country as a young stylist, and how she built her dream business. The girls chat about how colour analysis works - there are 16
Episode 32: opalite | Dolly ain't dead, gen Z don't party & the best boss ever
It’s been a week, besties! 💕 Sarah’s nailed her big golf event at work and debuted a dramatic new hair transformation, while Sam’s survived a full-on week at work. We catch up on all things pop culture - Taylor Swift breaking records (again), the shocking news about Diane Keaton, confusion over Dolly Parton’s “death,” rumours that Ariana Grande is single, Kylie Jenner’s “King Kylie” comeback, and
Episode 31: eldest daughter | sam started a new job & Taylor released a new album - it's a lot for us!
✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ It’s a HUGE week for the Bestie Boos 💅✨ Taylor Swift has dropped her brand new 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl — plus a surprise movie that was only in cinemas for two days! We saw it opening morning (of course) and are giving you all our thoughts: fave tracks, hidden meanings, Easter eggs, and chaotic Swiftie theories 👀Meanwhile, Sam started her new job (and technica
Episode 30: speak now | waiting on baby names, toupees on TikTok & holding grudges for how long...
It’s Episode 30 and we’re bringing the laughs, the drama, and everything in between! ✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE✨We kick off with our highlights and lowlights of the week before diving into a packed pop culture roundup: • Jimmy Kimmel’s quick TV return and Trump’s free speech threats. • Taylor Swift drops new music t
Episode 29: glitch | my niece got hit by a truck on the way to school 🚦🚛
✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week on Bestie Boos, things get downright unexpected. Sam shares the terrifying story of her 11 year old niece Avalyn, who was hit by a truck on her way to school just one week ago. From the frantic phone call to the hospital updates, we’re giving you the real behind-the-scenes family moments (including the most awkward emoji ever sent in a crisis). We lighten things
Episode 28: everything has changed | birthday cards from heaven, Black Ferns love & a new fake tan
✨WATCH ON YOUTUBE ✨ This week we’re diving into everything from the latest pop culture bombshells to a raw, emotional moment that had us both in tears - three-year-old Luna's birthday card from heaven. We kick off with sport — the Warriors’ tough NRL finals exit, the Black Ferns’ win over South Africa, and the frustrating lack of media coverage they’re getting.Then it’s a pop culture rollercoaste
Episode 27: afterglow | big brat birthday, weight loss drugs, awkward changing rooms & the sam star
The Bestie Boos are back — slightly hungover, running on four hours of sleep, and recording the morning after Sam’s big 35th “Brat” birthday party (yes, inspired by Charli XCX). It’s Father’s Day, the vibes are chaotic, and we’re here to recap all the wild moments: the dancing, the pranks, our outfits, and just how much fun we had.Then we dive into a juicy pop culture update: &nbs
Episode 26: long live | big D, sassy Sabrina, going to bed on time & 6 MONTHS OF BESTIE BOOS! 🥂
We can’t believe it – Bestie Boos is officially six months old! 🎉 In this episode, we celebrate how far we’ve come (without any big media backing!) and crack up over the silly things that make us, us – like how often we say “gal,” pet names for our partners (yes, Sarah calls her husband Big D 😅), and whether “garage carpet” actually makes you rich.We dive into a juicy pop culture roundup:✨ Taylor
Episode 25: a place in this world | angry criers, mute buttons & MC debut!!!
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube (pls): https://youtu.be/3g-o_l1N9IMIn this episode of Bestie Boos, we’re back with laughs, tears, and a whole lot of pop culture! Samantha shares the behind-the-scenes of her first-ever MC gig — stepping up in front of more than 100 people to fill in for none other than Kiwi news legend Mike McRoberts. We’ve even got live audio from the event plus Sarah’s unfiltere
Episode 24: so high school | mama cuddles, hiding mini ducks & life of a showgirl excitement
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwkvtH1SafgThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam and Sarah are back with another round of highlights, lowlights, and plenty of chaos. From long (and we mean loooong) rugby prizegivings to kick-ons where 20-year-olds are suddenly asking for “mama cuddles,” nothing is off the table.We dive into pop culture’s juiciest stories: ❤️🔥 Taylor Swift’s The L
Episode 23: suburban legends | rugby boys, house parties & Bermuda triangle banter
Watch & subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e2aacvyGKUoThis week on Bestie Boos, Sarah is fresh from her husband Michael’s nail-biting rugby final – a heartbreaking loss in the 81st minute that still led to a big night out, wild Uber dramas, and some serious clubroom laughs. Sam was there to witness it all… and somehow got roped into a challenge she didn’t see coming... and can't get out of
Episode 22: august | demon hunters, new love & toilet boundaries
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=cpD5w0nlpQg9lLVYThis week on Bestie Boos, Sam catches Sarah up on a spicy weekend full of unexpected moments — from a very heated league final to an awkward restaurant kerfuffle that ended in tears (not ours, don’t worry 😅).We deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories lighting up the group chats — Ozzy Osbourne’s epic funeral (seriously
Episode 21: Friendship Day 2025 feat. Lana Cochrane-Searle | BONUS EP
WATCH on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bestieboosshow?si=1l0WUMdn8he9qsKLHappy International Friendship Day, besties! To celebrate, we’re bringing you a very special bonus episode featuring the one and only Lana Cochrane-Searle! @lanasearleNot only is Lana our mate, she’s a radio host, MC, two-time Celebrity Treasure Island contestant, aspiring DJ, and proud mum/wife/bestie 💅In this ep:✨ How we al
Episode 20: champagne problems | big nights, baby showers, celeb phone numbers
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq9SyKWcr4gWe recorded this one a little dusty after a big night out… so buckle up, besties – it’s a little loose and it’s a little unfiltered.In this ep:✨ A skin journey update thanks to the gals at Caci Riccarton🏉 Sam’s rugby recap – we chat all things finals footy📱The celeb contacts in our phones battle it out (zombie apocalypse edition)🧼 Baby s
Episode 19: out of the woods | sickness meltdowns, car crashes & collector mode
Watch on YouTube NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jubB08XMMWe’re back, Besties! Great news for you…the chaos did not take a break. This week: pharmacy meltdowns, a front-page car crash, and yep, our thoughts on that Coldplay concert - no doubt there will be a few conscious uncouplings from this?!Sam’s got a few cuzzies to catch us up on… maybe you can keep track, but Sarah never can. Meanwhi
Episode 18: shake it off | cold plunges, round table meetings & synchronicities
WATCH NOW ON YouTube @BestieBoosShowSam takes the plunge—literally—after losing last week’s go-kart race, and let’s just say the mid-winter dip hit hard! We unpack everything from the latest in the Diddy trial and Idaho case, to another Mel B wedding. Plus, we introduce a new phenomenon: Coinkydink/synchronicities—those weird little life coincidences you can’t explain.Also this week: Sar
Episode 17: getaway car | F1 girls, hot friend problems & a ring in Bali
WATCH ON YOUTUBE NOW @bestieboosshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOLbAOwJhqcSam & Sarah slam the accelerator on life this week! 💨 After a low-key Friday-arvo drink with Sarah’s workmates, the besties suit up for a full-noise go-kart showdown—multiple laps, no mercy. One of them clocks the fastest time; the slower driver must take an icy mid-winter pool plunge on next week’s episode (tune i
Episode 16: starlight | signs, drift queens & top tier therapist tips
WATCH ON YOUTUBE @bestieboosshow This week on Bestie Boos, we’re diving deep — from the spiritual to the seriously unhinged. Sam opens up about the powerful signs she’s been receiving from Samuel, including one wild car moment that’ll give you chills.In pop culture, we’re side-eyeing Bieber’s latest spiral, celebrating the Crusaders’ 15th Super Rugby win, unpacking the Karen Read trial, and sendin
Episode 15: the story of us | birth stories chaos, public humiliation & a bloodcurdling scream
It’s a Bestie Boos rollercoaster this week and we’re unhinged in the best way. We kick things off with highs & lows, a pop culture roundup: Alex Cooper’s new doco, the Diddy trial, Kanye’s wild half-hour feature, the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni drama being squashed (and why Taylor Swift wants none of it), and David Beckham finally getting knighted — sir, it’s about time.Then, we take you behin
Episode 14: this is me trying | bad Beckhams, billboard updates & our best skin ever
We kick things off with our weekly highlights and lowlights — including a billboard update! Then it’s a jam-packed pop culture roundup: the Beckhams might be feuding, Marc Anthony’s popping up at weddings, and apparently two brothers are dating the same woman? Tinder’s trying to turn dating into a true love story, and Elon and Trump’s Pride Month break-up has us lolling.Sam shares her bold new bed
Episode 13: begin again | a billboard, a break down & a bloke at the pub
No video this week, besties — episode 13 lived up to its number and we had a technical hiccup with one of the cameras. Just audio today, but trust us, it’s a goodie.We kick things off with a classic weekend yarn: a trip to the pub, a bold comment from a strange man, and Sam being prematurely declared “a jockey” Then we dive into a chaotic pop culture roundup: the AMAs were weirdly empty, Taylor Sw
Episode 12: style | the biebers, botox & big imposter energy
This week on Bestie Boos, we dive into the pop culture messiness we love—Justin Bieber’s bizarre caption on Hailey’s Vogue cover, Jojo Siwa and Chris Hughes hard launching with a full ocean pash, and Kris Jenner’s face that’s suddenly giving… Kim?Sam shares a funny-sad preschool drop-off story that’ll hit home for any parent.Sarah opens up about her skincare redemption arc—what ruined her skin yea
Episode 11: i did something bad | court cases, threesomes, audiobooks & lactose problems
This week, the Bestie Boos tackle pop culture’s criminal edition — from P. Diddy and Cassie to Kim K’s courtroom moment and our gal Taylor swift being dragged into the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama that we wish would end. Sam reveals worldwide headlines based on their own texts of 10 years, and a heated debate breaks out over audiobooks vs. reading. We also share heartfelt advice on how
Episode 10: you’re on your own, kid | pop culture round up, mother’s day feels, #cleantok
This week’s Bestie Boos is giving a pop culture round up, Mother’s Day from the estranged daughters seat, and bedtime breakdowns (again). We chat shared Apple IDs (can we not?), our first-ever jobs, our love for Brit Cunningham's #cleantok, and ask the question no one else is: what happened to NZ Music Month?Real talk, real laughs... press play now besties xo 💕🎧00:00 Welcome to Bestie Boos00:
Episode 9: all too well | swearing kids, random couples & ringing Mum
In this jam-packed episode of Bestie Boos, we kick off with our highs and lows of the week — including a very special surprise from Sarah (hint: blind box).We dive into the world of random celebrity couples — yes, Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley, we’re looking at you — plus the latest chaos from JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes. We give our take on Australia’s big election moment and somehow end up
Episode 8: daylight | labubu dolls, redundancies & menty b's
We kick things off with an exciting GHD giveaway. Then, they dive into the weird world of Labubu dolls (seriously, what even are they?!). Sarah opens up about being made redundant last year and how it shaped her journey, while Sam shares an awkward recurring encounter with her delivery person that just keeps getting weirder. And to top it all off, Sarah has a full-blown menty b (mental breakdown)
Episode 7: never grow up | motherhood & grief, up the Wahs, space flight recap
This week we get raw — diving into Sam’s journey navigating motherhood through the thick of grief. With her daughter Luna losing her Dad and her Poppa last year. We also catch up on Sarah’s birthday celebrations, chat about (past) pregnancy announcements, and round things off with our thoughts on Katy Perry’s questionable trip to space. Tender, teary, and a little bit chaotic — this one’s str
Episode 6: delicate | wedding rings, big snakes & AI counselling
We are back after a week off! We chat highs and lows, Robert Irwins big snake, have our first deep and meaningful in a while where Sam shares about the current status of her wedding rings. Our amazing gift from GHD & home stay experiences from our families and some of yours! Follow us on Instagram @bestieboosshow and please follow the podcast where ever you listen, we appreciate it so much! 00
Episode 5: don't blame me | parenting fails, insurance claims & burning ears.
We're back with another episode, we discuss insurance claims, it being Aries season, run ins on TradeMe and a what the f did Sarah put in her ear?! Nothing too heavy this week, we are still recovering from the wedding ep (ep3).00:00 Welcome Back!00:24 Laptop Mishap02:00 Fence Painting Fiasco03:28 Aries Season Excitement05:03 Highlight and Lowlight07:48 Parenting Fail09:21 Criminal History Discover
Episode 4: nothing new | highs & lows, school mum confessions, identity crises & stories from the archives
Last week was heavy so we kick off this episode with a weekly highlight/lowlight (chaotic, obviously) - Sam got in a scrap with an older lady before we then spiral into reminiscing about our early 20s and the questionable choices we made. From school mum life to suddenly loving whatever our partners love (Did someone say PGA/LIV drama?) it's a ride! Thanks for coming along. *we talk Santa near
Episode 3: love story | terminal diagnosis, wedding in a week, vow audio
Could you imagine finding out on your daughter’s first birthday that her father, your fiance had been diagnosed with months to live. Then a week later getting married? Sam shares with us the whirlwind story of finding out she was going to lose the love of her life to marrying him a week later including the audio of the wedding vows they shared on their special day.💬 We’d love to hear from you – le
Episode 2: long story short | discovering 8 siblings, ancestry DNA & diamond art
Kia ora Besties, we’re back for Ep2, we talk about the reaction to the podcast, us having meltdowns over the release, Samuel as a Pīwakawaka and Sarah discovering at age 29 that she was actually conceived via a sperm donor and all the siblings that came along with it! Plus crusts on biscuits and diamond art fails, Duck Race preparations and farewells for now.00:00 Heyyy00:24 The reaction to the po
Episode 1: ...ready for it?
Sarah & Sam! We started a podcast, we're a bit nervous but doing it anyway. We talk about our friendship, Sam going to the Eras Tour the day after her husband Sam's funeral, the night we got on the gins too hard and where to next?! (Sarah's camera angle will be improved next time lol)00:00 Heyyyy00:57 Who the heck are we03:08 Gastro bug hits the house05.23 Taylor Swift concert the day after my
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