Bestie Boos

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, and the return of Focker in Law with Ariana Grande!

The Earles Meet World and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives have us HOOKED, and we go deep on Stella Lefty versus Noah Kahan.

Thank you for the amazing feedback on our last episode with Stacey Banfield. We chat about what we’ve actually implemented and the beauty tips we’re loving. 💄✨

We also have a very special and important conversation with our friend Kaitlin from New York City, reflecting on her experiences around 9/11, 25 years on from that tragic day. We chat about what she remembers, how those events shaped her, and what it was like for us here in New Zealand, watching everything unfold from the other side of the world. 🗽❤️

Plus, Sam’s little girl is turning FOUR, so we’re chatting birthday parties, pranking, and a very random TikTok rabbit hole involving Burning Man and a 15-foot houseboat.

And at the end, there’s a very standard Bestie Boos ramble from the two of us. Sorry about that… but hey, just another week! 😂

Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, beauty, friendship, family, history and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕

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Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV, music, internet trends, viral moments and the everyday chaos of life.

With a Christchurch and Kiwi perspective, Sam and Sarah chat about everything from friendship, motherhood, relationships and careers to navigating life in your 30s, sharing plenty of laughs, honest opinions and relatable stories along the way.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home with Bestie Boos.

Whether you’re here for the celebrity drama, pop culture deep dives, true crime, friendship chats, life updates or just a laugh with your besties, there’s something for everyone.

New episodes are released weekly and are available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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📧 Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com

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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 brands including Chanel, Smashbox Cosmetics and MAC Cosmetics, and has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s go-to makeup artists for weddings, special occasions, commercial shoots and personalised makeup lessons.

We get the full story on how Stacey got into the beauty industry, what she’s learnt over 16+ years in the game, and what it’s really like working as a freelance makeup artist across New Zealand and internationally.

And, most importantly… we want to know what’s actually IN for spring! 👀

Stacey takes us through the makeup trends we should be paying attention to, the ones we can probably leave behind, and all the little tips and tricks that can make a HUGE difference to your makeup. From complexion and application to products, techniques and making your makeup work for you, we’re taking notes.

Whether you're a full-blown makeup girlie or someone who still isn't entirely sure what half the brushes in your makeup bag are for, this episode is basically your spring beauty masterclass.

Plus, we chat about Stacey’s own beauty business, Soleil & Soul, and how she’s grown her business into a full-service destination with a team of makeup and hair artists servicing clients across Canterbury.

And because Stacey is an absolute angel, we’ve got a giveaway! 💕 Two lucky Bestie Boos listeners will each win a Soleil & Soul beauty bundle including a peachy cosmetic bag, lip mask and complexion brush. Head to @bestieboosshow on Instagram to find out how to enter!

Just two besties getting beauty advice, asking ALL the questions, and trying to figure out what the hell we’re supposed to be doing with our makeup this spring. 💕✨

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About Bestie Boos Podcast

Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, lifestyle trends, internet moments, and the everyday chaos of life.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to conversations about pop culture, beauty, lifestyle, motherhood, friendship, careers, relationships, entertainment, social media, sport and navigating life in your 30s.

From celebrity news and viral trends to honest conversations about motherhood, friendship, work, relationships, mental health, beauty, fashion and everyday life, no topic is off limits.

Bestie Boos is the podcast for women who love pop culture, celebrity gossip, lifestyle content, beauty tips, makeup, fashion, parenting chats, relatable conversations and a good laugh with their best friends.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect honest opinions, hot takes, relatable life chats, plenty of laughs and the kind of conversations you’d have with your besties over coffee (or wine).

New episodes drop every week!

Follow Bestie Boos:
• Instagram: @bestieboosshow
• TikTok: @bestieboosshow
• YouTube: @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com

⭐ Follow, rate, review and share with your besties — every follow, rating and recommendation helps Bestie Boos reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕

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 New Zealand. We also dive into the latest GTA news, David the Medium’s upcoming NZ tour, the drama surrounding Callaway Golf and Good Good Golf, and Meta being hit with a seriously massive bill.

We also have a sports update as we celebrate Jai Arrow reaching 100 NRL games, before Sam tells us about two very different MC gigs over the weekend — one packed with hype, energy and culture for Sarah’s sports club… and the other one that was, well… a completely different experience 😂.

Then we get into friendship and loyalty after a very real story from a night at the clubrooms leaves Sezzy feeling pretty good about having her mates’ backs.

Plus, we’re talking Netflix, The Death of a Pastor’s Wife, the latest developments in the Lindsay Clancy case and where we stand on that, followed by a very random deep dive into Hunter Biden.

Your two favourite besties catching up on life, pop culture, sport, friendship, true crime,  friendship and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕

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About Bestie Boos Podcast

Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, music, sport, internet trends, viral moments, true crime, friendship, motherhood, careers and the everyday chaos of life.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From celebrity news, Hollywood, Netflix, music and entertainment to New Zealand culture, sport, motherhood, relationships, friendship and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, celebrity news, true crime discussions, honest conversations, hot takes, relatable life chats and plenty of laughs — basically the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine).

Whether you’re here for celebrity news, lifestyle content, parenting chats, true crime, New Zealand sport, music, Netflix recommendations, internet trends or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered.

New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram: @bestieboosshow
• TikTok: @bestieboosshow
• YouTube: @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com

⭐ Follow, rate, review and share with your besties — every follow, rating and recommendation helps Bestie Boos reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕

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), Glassons RIOTS as they open in Sydney, The Gentlemen brings Harry & Megs back to the UK, and a PSA about New World’s Smeg knife blocks. We also chat about Mac Miller’s vault tracks.

Then we get into a BIG sports chat — celebrating the Warriors’ massive 45–26 win before getting into the Rabbitohs, Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles, the Black Ferns and All Blacks wins, and State of Origin hitting up Eden Park in 2027.

But the real rabbit hole this week is TRUE CRIME. What starts with Sam casually mentioning a hospital visit turns into the revelation that she was literally in hospital next to someone who had been arrested for a serious crime. We dive into the details and then spiral into Lindsay Clancy, the Idaho Four, Erin Patterson, Jared Bridgegan, Tupac and plenty of other crime stories that have had us completely hooked this week.

We share some of your Bestie Boos listener stories and audio, and honestly, you guys continue to provide the content… well your kids do haha.
Potty Mouth Luna is thriving, Sam is equal parts proud and embarrassed, and we get into some very important discoveries from a neurology appointment.

Plus, what we’re currently vibing, why we’re apparently blowing men’s minds, and whatever else has been taking up space in our heads this week.
And then… a listener walks into the room while we’re recording! It’s all go! 😂 

Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, sport, true crime, motherhood, friendship and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕

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About Bestie Boos Podcast

Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, music, sport, internet trends, viral moments, friendship, motherhood, relationships, true crime, and the everyday chaos of life.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Hayden Panettiere, Chanel West Coast, Mac Miller, Netflix, Glassons, celebrity news, Hollywood updates, true crime and sport to friendship, motherhood, careers, grief, relationships, mental health and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, honest conversations, hot takes, relatable life chats, heartfelt moments, plenty of laughs, true crime rabbit holes, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine).

Whether you’re here for celebrity news, entertainment updates, true crime stories, lifestyle content, parenting chats, New Zealand sport, social media, Netflix recommendations, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered.

New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com

⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — every follow, rating, and recommendation helps us reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world! 💕

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 changes, including its new logo and the rise of AI-flagged posts, and chat about whether social media is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. We also celebrate Olivia Dean, who has outgrown Auckland’s Spark Arena and is heading to a much bigger venue — 30,000 people?! POP OFF QUEEN.

We cover Cameron Diaz embracing motherhood in her 40s and 50s, Netflix launching a new curated culture section, Shortland Street returning in 2027?!, and a huge Disney influx including Coco 2, The Incredibles 3, The Simpsons Movie, Star Wars: Starfighter, Avengers: Doomsday and Frozen 3!

Then… Sarah updates us on the past week. Yep, the Dead Dad saga continues, and we’re so here for how this week has unfolded!!! Eeee!!!

We also unpack the chaos of Sam’s night at the orchestra. Plus, we discuss the very important phenomenon of celebrities bringing BIG boomer energy, Sam’s cousin’s surprise Snapchat, and whatever the hell is going on at BP. Because apparently we have some serious BP bitchfits to get off our chests.

Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, celebrity news, social media, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕

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About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, music, TV, social media, viral moments, friendship, motherhood, relationships, and the everyday chaos of life.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Olivia Dean, Cameron Diaz, Instagram, AI, Netflix, Shortland Street, Disney, Frozen, Avengers, celebrity news, Hollywood updates and entertainment headlines to friendship, motherhood, careers, grief, relationships, social media and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits.

If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, honest conversations, hot takes, relatable life chats, heartfelt moments, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine).

Whether you’re here for celebrity news, entertainment updates, lifestyle content, parenting chats, New Zealand culture, social media trends, Netflix recommendations, TV news, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered.

New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen & Follow:
• Instagram @bestieboosshow
• TikTok @bestieboosshow
• Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow
• Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com

⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — every follow, rating, and recommendation helps us reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕