Bestie Boos

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. Is everyone else keeping up better than we are… or are we all quietly panicking? 😅

We also get into the latest pop culture headlines — from Rihanna’s new tattoo and Ed Sheeran’s beloved Ipswich Town celebrations, to David Attenborough turning 100 and proving he may actually live forever.

Plus, we chat Mother’s Day, navigating grief while life carries on around you, artsy outings, cosmic life direction, and the very random story of why someone got kicked out of the new Christchurch stadium.

It’s pop culture, existential crises, hot people, and unfiltered life chats — just another week with the Bestie Boos.

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About Bestie Boos Podcast:
Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, celebrity drama, reality TV, internet culture, AI trends, and entertainment news — alongside honest chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, work, anxiety, and everyday life.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, laughs, and relatable real-life chaos.

From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to life updates, parenting chats, internet trends, and friendship dynamics — new episodes drop every week.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: [email protected]

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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 rundown — from Taylor Swift being named one of the greatest songwriters of all time (and the internet having thoughts), to King Charles’ US visit, the real-life inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada, and why Rebel Wilson has everyone talking right now. Plus, Harry and Zoe are planning two weddings — iconic or completely exhausting?

We also address being “called out” (yes… no more Taylor Swift!! 😅), chat about the realities of mum life — including the phase of hearing “mummy” on repeat — and a listener request that has us questioning… should we bring this mystery guest onto the pod?

We round things out with a little Mother’s Day chat and a few random tangents along the way.

It’s a bit sad, a bit hung, but very on brand — here’s your weekly catch-up with the Bestie Boos.

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About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Taylor Swift, reality TV, celebrity drama, and entertainment news — alongside honest chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, and everyday life.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, and laughs.

From viral pop culture moments and celebrity headlines to relatable life updates, parenting chats, and friendship dynamics — new episodes drop every week.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: [email protected]

Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

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 continues to expand (because of course it does), with new shows and relationships.

We also dive into the Hulu announcements and ask — are we entering the era of never-ending spin-offs? And in a slightly unexpected turn, we check in with the stars (literally), unpacking what this latest astrological shift might mean for non other than Meghan Markle… whether you believe it or not!

Closer to home, we chat about what kids are actually watching these days (and whether some of it should be 😅), share our Mother’s Day gift ideas and check in on how the year of the Fire Horse is shaping up so far!

It’s a mix of pop culture, life chats, and unfiltered opinions… just your weekly catch-up with the Bestie Boos!

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About Bestie Boos Podcast:
Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, the podcast covers trending topics like Coachella, celebrity drama, Kardashians, reality TV, and entertainment news — alongside relatable chats about motherhood, relationships, friendships, and everyday life.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home with Bestie Boos — your go-to Kiwi podcast for honest conversations, hot takes, and laughs.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: [email protected]

New episodes drop weekly — follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

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 said). Plus, the latest on Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson from One Direction has us asking… what is actually going on?! Reports are alleging Zayn gave Louis a concussion!

Closer to home, we say a heartfelt farewell to the Crusaders horses (end of an era 💔), chat what’s coming up around the city, and, as always, sprinkle in some completely unhinged life updates — including a rogue nana day out with Luna and a very unexpected new listener.

Pop culture, local chaos, and unfiltered chat — just your usual catch-up with the Bestie Boos.

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics (like The Masters at Augusta, Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter) to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

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

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

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 all things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce… because obviously the wedding chat is heating up and yes, we have thoughts.

We also get into Bruno Mars officially claiming his Vegas king status… and honestly, it just makes sense?!

Somewhere in the mix, Sam rocks up to one of Sarah’s work event and casually asks Kieran Read to come on the pod… fully giving dance mum energy. Deeply embarrassing for Sezzy. We will not recover 😭

And then things take a more real turn… Luna wants a new dad, the sperm bank are calling, and suddenly we’re having conversations Sam never thought she’d be having again.

Plus — why are artists skipping Christchurch?? It’s starting to feel personal… looking at you Noah Kahan 👀

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen are two best friends and mums from Aotearoa, New Zealand, hosting a weekly pop culture and friendship podcast. From entertainment news and trending topics (like The Masters at Augusta, Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter) to motherhood, relationships and real-life stories, Bestie Boos is your unfiltered New Zealand podcast for honest conversations, hot takes and laughs.

Join us each week for your pop culture catch-up and relatable real talk.

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

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕