Barely Thriving

Justine and Chanel talk about Stormi's epic second birthday, Demi's comeback, and Lana Del Rey's purchase from an actual mall. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, we discuss Justin Bieber's commitment issues, grinding on your new boyfriend in front of your old boyfriend, and a YouTuber who faked his girlfriend's death. Love is in the air y'all! 

Justine and Chanel are not feeling the love in the air with the leak of Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love", Vanessa Hudgens' breakup, and our unrealistic expectations for a Brad/Jen reunion. We also chat our latest Netflix binges and Justine gives Chanel not-so-hot tips on how to approach dating on the apps.

This week we discuss surprise album drops, Megxit, disappointing Oscar noms and even more disappointing Democratic candidates. Justine drags one of the contestants on the Bachelor and Chanel makes a very alarming admission about a television show she's now addicted to.

We're back, baby! Justine and Chanel kick off the new year discussing the Golden Globes, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who we've never heard of, and how nudes are going to save our planet while Goop simultaneously tries to destroy it. We also set our goals and intentions for the new decade! 

Justine and Chanel discuss the Weeknd's new music, Disney disclaimers on questionable (read: racist) movies, Pete Davidson's naked body on the cover of Paper, and Tesla's horrific (read: hilarious) cybertruck reveal. It's now the holiday season so obviously we're talking about Harry Potter and magic.

Justine and Chanel chat the Kylie and Drake rumors, Kidz Bop Karen, the evolution of slut-shaming and question why TI thinks hymens are still a thing or even any of his business. We also discuss the most taboo topic of all, which is not hymens but MONEY.

Justine and Chanel chat about Katie Hill's resignation, how much we would pay to get arrested with Jane Fonda, and how loudly we would boo both Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein. We also discuss and agree that ghosts and mercury in retrograde are real so be careful out there.

Justine and Chanel take the love language quiz and confirm we're likely going to be alone forever. Also being discussed: Selena/Hailey Bieber drama, Juul as an accessory, Frank Ocean and his new merch and Miley's profound realization (not really) that she shared on Instagram LIVE.

Justine and Chanel are singing rise and shine to those sleeping on the Joker, the Trump/Pelosi drama, and the complete display of narcissism that is Mark Zuckerberg. We also have a mini therapy session to unpack why we've been feeling a bit depressed this week and how we can crawl out of our quarter life crises. 

Justine and Chanel are concerned for everyone's health and wellbeing after the alt right tries to drag Elizabeth Warren for being goals, Trisha Paytas incorrectly announces she's trans, and Matt Lauer claws his way back into the news. We also address out of pocket wedding themes and share thoughts on World Mental Health Day.

Justine and Chanel get upset that that the Biebers got married on a Monday, Kylie tried to rob us of Travis Scott's new music, and that Ansel Elgort doesn't understand the concept of emotional cheating. We also discuss whether material things matter (hint: they do). 

It's our 10th episode! Justine gets drunk and calls Chanel babe 20 times while we recap the three weeks worth of news we got last week - including impeachment, the Superbowl duo of the century/our entire lives, Greta Thunburg and bullies, murder caused by sexting and who slayed at the Emmys (hint: Justine did). Enjoy BABES!

Justine and Chanel question whether our resting bitch faces are working hard enough, mourn Justin Trudeau's reputation as a good human, dare each other to drink flat tummy tea before we can no longer be influenced by its Instagram ads, and reiterate that Rachel Greene's (and Justine's) only redeeming quality is her hair. In Top of Mind, we agree we're saying not sorry to things we're not sorry about.

Justine and Chanel celebrate Sam Smith, Bowen Yang, and Rihanna and say LITERALLY BYE to Shane Gillis, Caroline Calloway and Natalie Beach. Body positivity is top of mind this week and Chanel and I have a personal lil empowerment session for all of you! 

Justine and Chanel say goodbye to summer (sort of) with the announcement of Nicki Minaj's retirement, the outing of one of the founders of conversion therapy, a casual book ban, and conclusion that straight people should be cancelled. We're also revising one of our segments, and we hope you like it! 

Justine and Chanel chat the highs and lows of the VMAs, T-Swift's album easter egg (that wasn't all that hidden), problematic TV personalities, and the woman so petty she hacked her ex's bank account from space. We also discuss how to go about meddling in our friends' doomed relationships.

Justine and Chanel have a mini freak out about melting glaciers and burning forests, another type of burning trees, matters of the monarchy and pitch a few MTV shows based on Lindsay Lohan's new love. Chanel also comes for Justine's DIY photo retouching in our Change My Mind segment.

Justine and Chanel talk the demise of an iconic couple, personal gym and Vogue subscription cancellations, and Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories. We also debate blurring the lines between the personal and professional by talking real life @ work (spoiler: Justine will talk to anyone who will listen, shocker). 

Justine and Chanel chat about the Gossip Girl reboot, Katy Perry's lawsuit (and realize Justine's extensive knowledge of her catalog) and the most obvious political pair we never knew we needed. We also fight to the death about what makes the best reality TV.

Justine and Chanel share our strong feelings about The Lion King and Mulan, the free A$AP Rocky movement now involving that man in the White House, and discuss Area 51 at length. And we have a new segment - Out of Pocket! 

Welcome to Barely Thriving!  Justine and Chanel discuss hot girl summer, the US women's World Cup win and Instagram-worthy celebration that followed, our new favorite show, Disney's casting for the Little Mermaid, and the latest in questionable influencer sponcon. We also intro our favorite segment - Change My Mind.