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Two hairy best friends wax philosophically about their follicular journeys with funny guests.

Hosted By Amanda Hunt and Cara Manuele


    • Oct 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES


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    GOTP Glow Up 4.8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 63:06


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (Zoom) with our brushes (microphones) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! On the FINALE, we follow the 3 remaining contestants through an Industry Challenge where they each get a chance to do a 30 minute demo for industry leaders and a main challenge you KNOW everyone uses prosthetics for and we find out the WINNER of Season 4! Plus, Amanda and Cara are fighting the hard water of Los Angeles. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Glow Up 4.7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 66:06


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (Zoom) with our brushes (B*bly seltzer) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the seventh episode, we follow the 4 remaining contestants through an Industry Challenge (?!?) at London's Fashion Week and a main challenge that begs the MUAs to show their rebellious spirits. Plus, Amanda refuses to be a precog and Cara refuses to be Tom Cruise. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Glow Up 4.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 61:23


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (Cara's house) with our brushes (glasses of Pinot Grigio) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the fifth episode, we follow the 5 remaining contestants through a dystopian future short challenge and a makeup interpretation of guess what, the internet. Plus, Amanda is doing a fun eye and Cara is bringing her hotness. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Glow Up 4.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 55:49


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (Zoom, we'd love to partner) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the fifth episode, we follow the 6 remaining contestants through a short challenge with a DJ who hopefully got to plug her music on the original and a lon-gform challenge that left us with something to...remember. Plus, Amanda is a salty little salt-shaker and Cara is holding it all together. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Glow Up 4.4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 63:37


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (recording corner of Cara's house!) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the third episode, we follow the 7 remaining contestants through a short challenge with a brand we've actually heard of and a long challenge that...feels familiar! Cara talks about new growth and Amanda shares a sexy new cover up trick and they both drink rosé. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Glow Up 4.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 58:41


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the third episode, we follow the 8 remaining contestants through a prosthetics week that is out of this world! Cara and Amanda also talk eyebrow madness and new botox. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Glow Up 4.2 Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 58:47


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the second episode, we follow the 9 contestants through a tricky short challenge and a main challenge that might be head and shoulders more than they bargained for. Cara and Amanda also talk boob tape and facial cycles. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Glow Up 4.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 67:19


    DingDong Furries! Cara and Amanda are back in the blue make up chairs (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and thrilled to bring you a new episode of Growing Out the Pod! We are recapping season 4 of Netflix's Glow Up! In the first episode, we meet the ten contestants, reacquaint ourselves with Val, Dominic, and Maya and of course spend time talking about our favorite business, GymSharkFitness. Follow Cara on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Return - We're Back Baby!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 8:04


    Furries! We missed you! In this ep we announce that we are going to be back/are back/never left in many ways. We are going to recap Season 4 of Netflix's "GlowUp"! Tune in every week to hear our thoughts and the ebbs and flows of Amanda's attempts to say "Ding, Dong, Fabulous!" in a British accent. Follow Cara on Instagram and TikTok: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP: Cara and Amanda Chop It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 50:49


    Hi Furries! Today's ep is an intimate chat between Cara and Amanda about periods, fertility, and of course serums. They're out of town for the next two weeks but this ep wraps up the month of April with a bang(s). Follow Cara on Instagram and TikTok: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP - Clay Froning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 63:46


    Furries! April is hair and we're back at it! This week, we talk to the hilarious Clay Froning! Clay takes us through his hair styles over the years and talks about how he's styling it now. Cara and Amanda recap March Madness, talk about Peter Thomas Roth, and Olaplex hair oil and everyone talks about their time together at the hallowed University of Arizona. Follow Clay on Instagram to get hot updates on his upcoming tv and film work: @claytonfroning Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP - Leya Oakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 79:23


    Furries! March Madness roars to an incredible finale! Sports! This is a sports reference but really we're spending all of March talking to makeup mavens! Today we've got special effects make-up artist and skincare aficionado Leya Oakley! Leya tells us all about her horror movie make-up skills, the village it takes to create a look, and the number one makeup trick we all need to know. Cara and Amanda talk skin conditions and the feelings that come at the end of a relationship with your primer. Follow Leya on Instagram: @leyaoakleymua Or see her incredible work at: https://www.makeupbyleya.com Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP - Genesis Sol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 79:47


    Furries! March Madness rages on! This is a sports reference but really we're spending all of March talking to makeup mavens! Today we've got comic, make-up artist, and Sephora maven Genesis Sol! Genesis tells us the most common questions she gets at Sephora, the perfect eye-make technique, and her own journey from Cool Girl(TM) to cool girl. Cara and Amanda talk lip plumpers, botox, and literal jars full of lipgloss. Follow Genesis on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @thegenesissol Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP - Cara And Amanda's Make - Up Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 58:20


    Happy March Makeup Madness Furries! This week, Cara and Amanda talk about their history with make up from birth through today, shout out Tempest DuJour, shout out clear mascara, and just plain shout out. Plus Cara has a NEW PRP method to share with us (warning, it is gross-sounding but looks amazing) and Amanda talks about the magic of compliments. Follow Cara on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP - Olivia Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 61:32


    Furries! We're into March Makeup Madness now! This is a sports reference but really we're spending all of March talking to makeup mavens! Today we're talking to the hilarious Olivia Hill, stand-up comic and make-up influencer! Olivia tells us all about the hot glitter trends Euphoria has wrought and curating your signature makeup look. Cara and Amanda talk scalps and stamps and the speculation of the eyebrow markets continues. Follow Oliva on Instagram and TikTok: @freesampleolivia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5K5XtEEOr7D_uaotjP36fw and Twitter: @freesampleLIV Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP - Cici Andersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 62:36


    Furries! We're kicking off March Makeup Madness! This is a sports reference but also we're spending all of march talking to makeup mavens! Today we're talking to the fabulous Cici Andersen, makeup artist of film and television and vintage makeup expert! Cici also talks to us about the ritual and spirituality around makeup. Cara tells us about a very cool new gadget and Amanda talks about showing restraint for the first time in her life. Follow Cici on Instagram: @ciciandersen Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CiciAndersen/videos and Her website: http://ciciandersen.com/ Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP: All Magic Comes With A Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 53:31


    Hi Furries! Today it's just Cara and Amanda talking big hair changes and tiny nail beds. Then they jump into celeb culture and what some of the biggest A listers have said recently in the media about their plastic surgery regrets. Follow Cara on Instagram and TikTok: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP - Gwen Carole Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 75:11


    For our first ep back from recap heaven, we celebrate the return of iconic guest Gwen Carole!! Gwen talks to the gals the difference between Sephora and Ulta, the glory of monthly beauty boxes, and the most important commercial of our lifetime. Also, Amanda shares concerns about the eyebrow bubble and Cara bravely soldiers on in her post-partum hair journey. Follow Gwen on Instagram: @gwendolynstagram Twitter: @Gwen_Carole and TikTok: @gwencarole Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 67:03


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in their respective salons (out of an abundance of caution) for the FINALE of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the three final stylists let themselves RUNAWAY with fashion and we find out who, ultimately, is Shear Genius as we end this wildly fabulous recap ride. Also, Cara and Amanda talk about how intense postpartum hairloss can be and the minutiae of under-eye prp! Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss T hank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 68:48


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in their respective salons (out of an abundance of caution) and in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the four remaining stylists find out if the rest is still unwritten with a celebrity client in the Hollywood Hills and learn a lesson in personal branding for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants is the LC and which one ends up being the Jen Bunny Also, Cara and Amanda talk learning to appreciate yourself and minding your P's and asking Q's about Botox. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss T hank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 61:49


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (two-week old dining room table! of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the four remaining stylists engage in hair-spiration MadLibs in the shortcut challenge and style for a photoshoot with a photographer STRAIGHT out of central casting. Tune in to find out which of the contestants ______ and who is pure PRUNE (google Olsen Twins)! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Botox and Mr. Bean. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 63:11


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (new dining room table! of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the five remaining stylists finally style Black hair (after three seasons!) for the shortcut challenge and try a retro red carpet style for an icon. Tune in to find out which of the contestants who wears it best and who doesn't make the cut! Also, Cara and Amanda talk babies, boobies, and literally beg Madison Reed to partner. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 78:00


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the six remaining stylists prove who knows what a trapezoid is in the shortcut challenge and deal with the duality of (wo)man for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants is a star and who doesn't even get a callback! Also, Cara and Amanda talk vamps, botox, and more. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 62:22


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the seven remaining stylists bob and weave in the shortcut challenge fight of their lives and a take a stab and recreating hairstyles from the 1940's during "the war" for the main challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants bangs and who takes a cut! Also, Cara and Amanda talk facials and getting metaphorically burned by your waxer. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    Growing Out The PROD(ucts) - 12 Products Of Christmas, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 45:05


    Hohohoho happy holidays from Growing Out the Pod! This week, Cara and Amanda bring you the FINALE of their two part holiday spectacular: the 12 products of Christmas! Listen up to hear Cara and Amanda's top 12 products of 2021! Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Growing Out The PROD(ucts) - 12 Products Of Christmas, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 49:46


    Hohohoho happy holidays from Growing Out the Pod! This week, Cara and Amanda bring you the first of their two part holiday spectacular: the 12 products of Christmas! Listen up to hear Cara and Amanda's top 12 products of 2021! Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 67:39


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and growing as people in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eight remaining stylists blossom into a shortcut challenge and a main challenge that depends on a wonderful reception. Tune in to find out which of the contestants blooms and who wilts! Also, Cara and Amanda razors, serums, and how to make your curls last longer. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 61:21


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording corner of Amanda's apartment) and thriving in the midst of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the nine remaining stylists have a shortcut challenge that involves WAY too many goatees for Amanda's comfort and a sexy and offensive runway challenge. Tune in to find out which of the contestants beats the competition and which one barfs their brains out! Also, Cara and Amanda talk drastic haircuts, masks, and Monster Energy. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    GOTP Shear Genius Season 3, Ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 60:01


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and adjusting to the intense changes of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eleven hungry stylists literally DYE in the salon and blend food and hair the way God intended. Tune in to find out who melts down and who deconstructs but like in a good way! Also, Cara and Amanda talk vulnerability, noses, and making friends with a cat. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    No Ep This Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 1:10


    Furries, we're taking this week off. We love you and are very thankful for you. We would like to use this space to acknowledge that we record our podcast on the land of the Chumash people. We'll see you next week!

    Shear Genius Season 3, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 78:28


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and trying to be strong through the intense changes of Season 3 of the bangin' Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jonathan Antin, Camila Alves, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the twelve hungry stylists have a punk to chic shortcut challenge and a TITillating runway challenge. Tune in to find out who stays abreast of the situation and who turns out to just be a boob! Also, Cara and Amanda talk coffee, butts, and the extreme dangers of over-exfoliating. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

    Shear Genius Season 2, Ep 10 FINALE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 70:36


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and loudly cheers-ing while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the THREE remaining stylists get roasted to hell in lieu of a shortcut challenge and have a final challenge for the ages. Tune in to find out whose work truly is Shear Genius! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Taylor's Red, politics, postpartum, and heartbreak. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Shear Genius Season 2, Ep 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 57:48


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and barely holding it together while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the FOUR remaining stylists have double the trouble in the shortcut challenge and a picture perfect mane event. Tune in to find out who are the highlights and who are the lowlights! Also, Cara and Amanda talk nose hairs, aluminum-free deodorant, and true love. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    GOTP Shear Genius Season 2, Ep 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 49:54


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are back in the salon (recording studio) and drinking wine while they talk about Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the five remaining stylists have a childish shortcut challenge and a main event that only a mother (or a sister or a cousin) could love. Tune in to find out who bangs and who is disconnected! Also, Cara and Amanda talk Nads, the feeling when a deal might be too good a deal, and the Sisyphean task of facial hair removal. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius, Season 2, Ep 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 54:58


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon (recording studio) and steeped in fall for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the six remaining stylists have an "eco-friendly" shortcut challenge and a main event that makes us say "woof". Tune in to find out who is the highlight and who is clippings on the floor! Also, Cara and Amanda talk tiny babies, clogged drains, and sample Trad*r Jo*'s Pumpkin Spice Spiked Seltzer so you don't have to. Trader Joe's, we'd LOVE to partner. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius, Season 2, Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 47:30


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are in the SAME salon (recording studio) again and are somehow closer than before for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the seven remaining stylists paint with all the colors of the dye tray and attempt to recreate an iconic trio of hair dos. Who will dye and who will die (lol, get eliminated)? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda talk about eyebrow stencils, the unbearable curse of pumpkin spice, and their mutual love for the tastiest fall treat of all time. Follow your dreams, furries

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    Shear Genius, Season 2, Ep 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 71:24


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are in the SAME salon (recording studio) for the first time for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eight remaining stylists learn that life's a beach and wig out. Who will bump-it up and who will split? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda talk about how one of them is losing their hair and one of them is losing their mind and spend an UNGODLY amount of time talking about the Charmin bears. Follow your dreams, furries

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    Shear Genius - Season 2, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 54:22


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the nine remaining stylists give us a relay race to side bangs and teach their clients how to DIY. Who will bump-it up and who will split? Tune in! Also, Cara and Amanda share a bonding moment over their arm hair. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Growing Out the Pod: Tracy Soren!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 74:11


    Cara and Amanda take a break from their Shear Genius recaps to welcome the inimitably talented Tracy Soren on the show! Tracy talks to the gals about growing up in the 90s, the role anti-Semitism plays in hair care, and hair and sex. Also, Cara talks about a new beauty trend, Amanda talks about choosing what haircare products to take to LA, and everyone spends just a little time talking buttholes. To get more of Tracy, check out Beyond with Mike Kelton: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/beyond/ Along with all the other fabulous shows at: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/ Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 2, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 49:23


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the ten remaining stylists show us the most elegant and horrifying styles that the red carpet has to offer and show us the beauty of marriage. Also, Cara talks lovingly about motherhood, Amanda shares a miracle product, and Piper makes an iconic cameo. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 2, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 68:47


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda are BACK in the salon for Season 2 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This week, the eleven remaining stylists have to do a shortcut challenge and then metaphorically go behind the gates, but only through the back entrance. Also, Cara shares a tip, Amanda rejoices in a trick, and we all try to keep it together

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    Shear Genius - Season 2, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 71:15


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda rare BACK in the salon of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Kim Vo, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and still $100k! This we get to know the new class, meet the new judges, and see what it's like when a network decides a show deserves a BUDGET! Cara shares a laser update, Amanda shares an awkward moment, and the hosts realize they've loved "shake it" all along

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    Growing Out The Pod- Catching Up With Cara And Amanda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 42:51


    Cara and Amanda take a break from recapping the iconic show Shear Genius to catch up! Amanda's having a date-filled summer, Cara's nursing a baby and a broken heart. They talk about the cost of giving birth in America (spoiler alert: you're going to take a haircut), Amanda's mom's hairstyle, and Cara's very exciting lesson. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius Ep 9 FINALE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 61:45


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 9, the FINALE, of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! This week, Ben, Anthony, and Daisy compete in a bloodbath for the win and we finally understand shake it! Cara shares her hair-loss fears, and Amanda laments a big travel hair-don't. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 8 - REUNION

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 64:28


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 8, the REUNION, of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors face the things they (and their mothers) have said, Cara tells us about giving birth a second time (this time to an ingrown hair!), and Amanda talks about the ultimate friendship indicator. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 70:26


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 7 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors work to create the perfect photoshoot hair, Cara tells us about a new breast pump, and Amanda learns a hard lesson a gross way. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 64:47


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 6 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors pair up to dominate in a mall pop-up salon shortcut challenge and then to give wedding parties the wedding hair of their dreams (OR NIGHTMARES)! Also, Cara teaches us about the wet bulb, Amanda has a serum recommendation, and the gals make a real play to partner with https://www.15minutebeauty.com/ (unsolicited and unreturned as of air date). Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 66:10


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 5 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This week, competitors create styles based on specific decades and Tabitha and Tyson continue the feud that began before humans walked this earth and will outlast us all. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 68:19


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap's of episode 4 of the Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k is the highlight of our week! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk Britney Spears, motherhood, and our own mental health. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 68:40


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 3 of the layered Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk baby acne, circle beards (nightmare fodder), and even the freaking weather. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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    Shear Genius - Season 1, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 54:48


    Stylists, Cara and Amanda recap episode 2 of the fabulous Bravo competition show SHEAR GENIUS starring Jaclyn Smith, Sally Hershberger, Allure Magazine and twelve eager stylists competing for fame, fortune, and $100k! We'll be recapping all of season 1 this summer - watch along with us! This ep, we also talk magic, postpartum hair-loss prevention, and rant against the fucked up system of capitalism. Follow Cara on Instagram and Twitter: @CaramiaMe Follow Amanda on Instagram and Twitter: @AmandaHuntnKiss Thank you to Maddie Smith for our podcast art. Theme music by Amanda Hunt Email us at growingoutthepod@gmail.com with your hairstories. Twitter: @GrowingOutPod Instagram: @GrowingOutThePod

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