Bestie Boos

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 the two-year anniversary of Sam’s husband Samuel’s passing. What begins as a simple chat about how they’ll spend the day evolves into a rare behind-the-scenes moment — including some real, raw reflections on grief that they almost didn’t include in the edit. 🕊️

They close things out on a lighter note, counting down to seeing Lorde live at the end of the week. Equal parts funny, messy, and meaningful — exactly how Bestie Boos do it best 🤍
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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!

• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact [email protected]

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

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 also dive into first impressions, childhood nicknames, and plenty of other anonymous questions that took us on some unexpected tangents.

It’s honest, funny, a little vulnerable, and very Bestie Boos — real talk, unfiltered takes, and laughs with the gals 💅✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!

• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact [email protected]

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

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 dragged into it, chat Harry Styles’ new song, and try to figure out why Charli XCX’s “documentary” is… not actually a documentary?? Confusing, but we discuss.

There’s also a heartfelt moment for some of our Bestie Boo listeners going through a rough time, plus a laugh-out-loud story from Sam’s boss involving being locked out of the house and a very unexpected outcome. Classic catch-up, pop culture chaos, and bestie energy — just how we like it.

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!

• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact [email protected]

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

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 followed.

To wrap it up, Sam shares an update involving her boss, Jolly Jack, a bar incident… and a very Bestie-coded disagreement that turns into a mini bar-fight debate between the gals.

Short, punchy, chaotic — and exactly the midweek glitch you didn’t know you needed. 🎧✨

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 Fire Horse energy of 2026, set some big Bestie Boos goals (👀 sponsorships?? doubling listeners??), and make wildly confident predictions about the year ahead.

Plus: karaoke nights with Olympians, skincare obsessions, pink grapefruit cordial supremacy, baby announcement chaos, and why there’s always someone who announces things way too early.

Basically, it’s your classic catch-up with a side of main character energy — Bestie Boos officially back for 2026 💅✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch-up with the gals!

• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch the pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact [email protected]

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕