The Bestie Breakdown

The end of the school year is BUSY and the Besties are feeling it! Between kids, activities, work, and travel, the Besties are doing, well, their best, and are breaking down recent life events and random updates. Not only do listeners get a behind the scenes look at life, but the Besties are also talking summer movies, TV shows, Botox call-outs, Disney Cruise Line and so much more! Our listener questions have them diving into books...

Oh, the Besties are at it again! Not only are they sharing all of the fun details from Erika's 40th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, but they are also chatting golf tournaments, Wi-Fi theories, end-of-the-year chaos, and are playing a fun little game. They are also diving into some fun pop culture topics (who just had a baby at 79?!) and are answering your listener questions about planning outfits for vacation and celebritie...

Hi from Turks and Caicos! The Besties and their husbands are on location while celebrating Erika's 40th birthday in a fabulous location. But no fear! They have been saving so many fun topics for your listening pleasure! Erika is giving us an update on her skin, Shay is sharing the phobias that keep her from eating mayo and wearing socks, they are both sharing a fun pop culture round-up, and are answering YOUR listener questions...

Oh friends! This episode contains so many updates, opinions, reviews and some excellent listener questions! We are giving you an update on the motorcyclist, Erika's trip to Santa Barbara and her unsuccessful bike ride, Shay's review of Taco Bueno recommended by Sheaffer (per listener request), and the Love is Blind reunion fail! Listeners are asking ALLLL about trip planning and...memoir titles?!

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Today's episode has us going behind the scenes of a true best friend chat. We are talking about how we handle emergency situations, Erika's eczema, and impulsive (neon) decisions. We are also going DEEP into breaking down the Tom Sandoval interview on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. Do Erika and Shay have the same opinion? Spoiler alert...they don't!! Our listener questions this week have us talking about of endga...

Episode 6 is a fun one! The Besties are chatting about EVERYTHING from why in the world Shay is back at the dentist (and embarrassing middle schoolers) to the new Barbie movie to Netflix shows and MORE! Who just had twins?! What is happening with Love is Blind?! And of course, YOUR Listener Questions! Guys, these questions are good! We are talking all about the things we are letting go of and what is weird in our purses...if we ca...

We aren’t too chicken to break down…chicken?! In today’s episode, the Besties are tackling the serious topic of comparing two popular chicken chains (and their sauces): Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-a? Only one shall prevail! They are also diving into the third season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip (oh the drama!), celebrity bathroom sightings, and Brooke Shields. And of course, your listener questions! We are talking conce...

Today's Episode is a FUN one! Erika and Shay are sharing all about Taylor Swift taking over Dallas, new TV Shows, rumors of Chris Harrison coming back to the Bachelor, Easter plans, and old movies. Will Shay ever stop watching When Harry Met Sally? What are the Besties' favorite household gadgets? Who made uncomfortable noises at a couples massage?! Erika also shares a Dateline-worthy story involving Sally Hepworth that wi...

In today's episode, the Besties are really taking you behind the scenes of life as best friends! Besides tasting another interesting grocery store find, Erika and Shay are chatting about the most recent Bachelor season, a favorite Bible study, sunscreen application, and urinal etiquette. Yes, you read that correctly! Our random listener questions have us talking homework, travel, and bucket lists. Shay likes going to the OBGYN ...

Did the Besties just release a second episode in the same week?! Why, yes, they sure did! In today's episode, Erika and Shay are recapping their weekends, talking Vanderpump Rules drama, tasting some interesting treats and drinks, chatting about a new documentary and answering your listener questions! Birthdays and baby names are on the docket for today! 

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After a long, unavoidable break, the Besties are BACK with Season 4 of the Bestie Breakdown. Not only do we have a new season, but we have a new format! We are talking about all things pop culture, TV shows we are binging, interesting flavors of ice cream and easter candy, tracking our family members, and more! Not everything has changed though! We are still answering YOUR random listener questions. What is Shay's biggest insec...

It's the week before Thanksgiving and the Besties are BREAKING DOWN BLACK FRIDAY!  From when/how they shop to what they buy, how's it changed over the years and whether or not they go in person or stay online, it's all in today's episode.  

Plus, Shay and Erika chat all things Thanksgiving from their plans this year, to what they're bringing to the meal, what they love and where they're eating.  Shay does a deep dive...

After a fun breakdown of all things Bravo, by popular demand, this week on the Bestie Breakdown, the ladies are having a Girlfriend Chat! Erika and Shay are chatting about all thing pop culture, TV, Christmas movies, and one of their least favorite parts of parenting...braces. They are also talking all about Christmas decor, shopping for Christmas presents...and wrapping them, gaming systems (HELP), Medicare commercials (WHAT?!), a...

Is it a guilty pleasure if you don't feel guilty...because the Besties definitely don't feel guilty for the pleasure that is the Bravo TV network! That's right! The Besties are Breaking Down Bravo! From Housewives past and present, to Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Below Deck and Southern Charm, Erika and Shay are sharing their thoughts, opinions, hopes, and dreams for the franchises. They chat favorites and villains, Andy Cohen, ...

Would it be an episode of the Bestie Breakdown if there wasn't trouble in the recording studio? LOL! After a tumultuous experience with trying to record Episode 3, the Besties are back with a fabulous and fun game of Would You Rather? Erika and Shay are making tough choices about wishes, aging, music, movies, secrets, swapping husbands and kids, food, leftovers, and...community cans?! They are also feeling their ages based on the m...

Guten tag! The Besties are back from an EPIC 40th birthday celebratory vacation at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany and are here to break it all down for you with their First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest. From the planning of and travel days, to the history, tours, food and drinks,  Erika and Shay are here to share their tips and tricks for having a fabulous, stress-free trip(*hint* head on over to Mix and Match Travel Agen...

They are BACK!  The greatly anticipated return of the Bestie Breakdown is FINALLY here for Season Three!  Erika and Shay may be in a new studio space, but they are definitely the same besties...who communicate an inordinate number of times each day. The Besties are answering your listener questions, recapping summer, talking about some fall TV, and are checking in on New Year's resolutions, including an update on Shay's b...

Awww! It is the last episode of Season 2, and the Besties are breaking down the whole season! Erika and Shay are answering listener emails and messages from the past 20 episodes and are sharing key updates along the way. Shay keeps us in the loop on her texting situation, how organizing with a digital calendar is going , and most importantly, how her bladder situation is progressing. Erika is conquering her goal of reading less and...

By popular demand, the Besties are Breaking Down Blogging! Erika and Shay have been in the blogging world since 2007 and know a bit about being "influencers" in the space. Over the years, what started as a hobby has turned into fulfilling careers and created lasting connections and relationships. The besties have shared so much, including the ups and downs of infertility, motherhood, life, food, books, travel, fashion, marriag...