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Welcome mamas and daughters to ‘Honest to Pete," a midwest mom's guide to living a glamorous life in New York City. Each week, Katy Schuele Scanlan and her lovely Mother, Carol Grief Schuele, bring Good ole midwest values to new york city… because someone has to. This is a podcast where they come together to share their lives, talk about their experiences from fashion week and celebrity sightings, to getting the grandchildren to bed on time..and of course some good old Milwaukee gossip! Join us every Thursday to get your weekly dose of mother and daughter conversation! Cheers! 

Katy & Carol


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES

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    The Honest To Pete podcast is an absolute delight to listen to. Hosted by the hilarious mother-daughter duo, Carol and Katy, this podcast is filled with witty banter, genuine conversations, and heartwarming moments. From the moment you press play, you can't help but be charmed by their dynamic and feel like you're part of their conversation. This podcast is a perfect blend of entertainment, relatability, and insightful discussions.

    One of the best aspects of The Honest To Pete podcast is the genuine chemistry between Carol and Katy. Their warm and playful banter creates a comforting atmosphere that makes you feel like you're catching up with old friends. They share personal anecdotes, stories from their lives, and discuss various topics with honesty and authenticity. Their witty remarks and humorous commentary keep listeners engaged throughout each episode.

    Another aspect that makes this podcast enjoyable is the range of topics they cover. While primarily focusing on relationships and life experiences, Carol and Katy also touch on pop culture, mental health, personal development, and much more. The format of having a planned topic for each episode provides structure while still allowing room for spontaneous conversations to flow naturally. This keeps the content fresh and diverse.

    If there were any drawbacks to this podcast, it would be the occasional moments where one host might come off as too hard on the other. While it's clear that they have a strong bond and playful dynamic, some listeners may find certain interactions slightly harsh or dismissive at times. However, these instances are few and far between in comparison to the overall enjoyable nature of their conversations.

    In conclusion, The Honest To Pete podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking laughter, relatability, and heartfelt discussions. Carol and Katy's genuine connection shines through every episode as they navigate through life's ups and downs together. Whether you're looking for some light-hearted entertainment or valuable insights on various topics, this podcast has something for everyone. So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to laugh, learn, and feel like a part of the family with The Honest To Pete podcast.



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    Pickles, Pope Leo & Planning Fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 51:07


    Katie and Carol share a hilarious, heartwarming conversation about food obsessions, parenting quirks, unexpected fashion choices, and the arrival of a social media-savvy pope—all while navigating family, midlife, and Mother's Day memories.

    Passion, Motherhood, and the Power of Reinvention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 48:49


    From dance class epiphanies to Taco Bell mishaps and Met Gala hot takes, Katie and Carol keep it real, hilarious, and surprisingly moving in this episode.

    Bills, Bunnies, Sephora Scans, Wedding Dramas & One Wild Uber Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 52:30


    Carol and Katie catch up in New York, covering everything from garden-chomping rabbits and the challenges of mail-in bill paying, to deep dives into Sephora shopping hauls, brunch party hosting, and wedding wardrobe stress. Carol shares her near-miss Uber drama and upcoming travel plans—including a unique wedding featuring labyrinth vows and maypole dancing.

    Holy Week Chaos, Mob Memories, Bao Buns, and the Search for a Caftan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 47:56


    From incense-choked aisles to mafia-run steakhouses, this episode is a whirlwind. Carol and Katy recap a high-drama Holy Week at an Italian church in Brooklyn, a decadent weekend at Wildflower Farms, and Carol's run-ins with suspiciously snooty showroom staff. There's also bao buns, donkey facts, and a deep dive into papal funeral traditions. And yes—Carol is on a mission to find the perfect wedding caftan. Buckle up.

    Delta Club Encounters, Easter Traditions, and the Great Salmon Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 55:10


    It's a New York kind of chaos as Katy recounts a morning that began with a missing car and ended in a bureaucratic farce straight out of an SNL sketch. Meanwhile, Carol brushes with fame in the Delta Club, channels her inner NYPD at LaGuardia, and faces the existential question: housekeeper or chef? From Easter traditions and Jellycat shoutouts to broccoli betrayals and culinary ennui, this episode is a full buffet of laughs, stories, and Honest To Petes. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Nudists, Spray Tans, & European Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 40:27


    This week on Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol are back with a whirlwind catch-up full of home reno wins (and fails), parenting truths, unexpected nudist revelations, and Carol's dreamy European travels—from fish and chips in Northumberland to pasta al fresco in Rome. They cover everything from wallpaper regrets to why spray tans are therapy, and why every mom deserves to fill her own cup.

    Carol from Rome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 45:45


    This week on Honest To Pete, Carol checks in from Rome with wine-infused reflections, travel tales, and many other classic Carol moments. From sacred staircases and $1,000 luggage to Carol's unexpected Instagram fame and a hotel room that may or may not have been a jail cell, it's a whirlwind European adventure packed with heart, humor, and holy doors. Plus, Carol shares her top travel tips—including why you should always pack a granola bar. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Dermaplaning, Delays & Deep Mother-Daughter Feels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 50:54


    This week on Honest To Pete, Carol and Katy talk everything from travel hiccups and beauty treatments, to the chaos of a Friday afternoon nail salon. They swap stories about prepping for big trips, reflect on motherhood, empty nesting, and the magic (and mess) of life's transitions. Follow along @honesttopete_

    More Favorite Things, Motherhood and Travel, Skincare Tips, and White Wine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 52:48


    This week on Honest To Pete, Carol and Katy catch up on St. Patrick's Day fun, travel plans, and beauty must-haves. Carol preps for Europe while Katy juggles motherhood and an LA trip. Plus, skincare tips, makeup faves, and a crisp white wine recommendation! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Baby Bugs, Fender Benders & Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 31:15


    This week on Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol navigate a wild 24 hours—Cece's stomach bug, a NYC fender bender, and home updates—while sharing laughs, parenting moments, and their latest favorite products. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Letters to Our Younger Selves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 34:50


    This week on Honest To Pete, Carol and Katy do a powerful exercise—writing letters to their younger selves. Through laughter, tears, and deep reflection, they share advice, wisdom, and gratitude for the journeys that have shaped them. Along the way, they touch on everything from the Oscars and Fat Tuesday traditions to personal growth, faith, and family bonds. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Mom Knows Best… or Does She? Love, Laughter & A Roman Holiday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 50:06


    This week on Honest To Pete, Carol and Katy share laughs and heartfelt reflections on motherhood, caregiving, and family dynamics. From reality TV and self-tanner to acts of service and a possible trip to Rome, this episode is a warm mix of wisdom, humor, and love. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Mother-Daughter Frienships.... & Intrusive Thoughts, Meghan Markle, and Unexpected Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 43:49


    This week on Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol's discuss mother-daughter friendships. They also cover intrusive thoughts, navigating bad weather, terrifying flight experiences, the importance of trusting your instincts, Meghan Markle, reality TV, and even a surprising cash discovery in a brand-new coat. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Sickness, Loss, and Taking Chances...Plus the Grammys and Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 46:28


    This week on Honest To Pete, Katy and Carol dive into a whirlwind of recent events, from Carol's battle with a brutal illness (and a hilariously failed attempt at getting care from her husband) to the emotional weight of losing a dear friend's spouse. They also discuss Carol's return to performing, her nerve-wracking video audition, and the surprising feedback she received. Plus, they break down the Grammys, Super Bowl halftime show, and some questionable fashion choices. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Motherhood, Body Changes, Surgery and Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 45:00


    This week on Honest To Pete its motherhood, body changes, surgery, menopause and more more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Carol Takes Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 42:40


    This week on Honest To Pete Carol takes Miami. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Postpartum Struggles & Family Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 43:56


    This week on Honest To Pete we talk postpartum struggles, family traditions, spray tans and cabbage leaves. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Navigating Family, Motherhood, and Life Transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 45:54


    This week on Honest To Pete we talk navigating family, motherhood, and life transitions. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 45:18


    This week on Honest To Pete we are back from a little break and have so much to catch up on. We start with Katy's big move to the new house and so much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    From Parent-child to Friendship, Katy's New Home, Blending Faith and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 47:36


    This week on Honest To Pete we evolving the parent-child dynamic to one of friendship, Katy and Matt buy a home, blending faith and family, and more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    A Thanksgiving Recap and Holiday Family Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 51:45


    This week on Honest To Pete we talk all things thanksgiving! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Finding the Joy in Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 42:12


    This week on Honest To Pete we find the joy in the chaos. Follow along @honesttopete_

    God Bless America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 51:10


    This week on Honest To Pete we discuss politics (yes politics), Martha Stewart, parenting expectations, and more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Love, Longevity, and Life Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 43:24


    This week on Honest To Pete, we discuss love, longevity, and life lessons. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Motherhood and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 51:08


    This week on Honest To Pete, we discuss motherhood and mental health. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Navigating Life Stages (when roles reverse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 45:45


    This week on Honest To Pete, we discuss navigating the stages of life, and when roles between mother and daughter reverse. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Carol's Birthday, Fall Fashion, Katy was Almost on "Real Housewives of New York"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 38:04


    This week on Honest To Pete, we discuss wine tasting and Carol's birthday, fall fashion, Real Housewives and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Feast Days & Jewish Traditions, Sabrina Carpenter, and Carol Prefers Good Morning America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 41:18


    This week on Honest To Pete, we discuss feast days and Rosh Hashanah, Katy's fabulous Sabrina Carpenter concert, Carols time with her grandchildren, and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Carol in "full Zaza mode," The Golden Bachelor, Late-in-life Friendships, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 50:54


    This week on Honest To Pete, the Carol is in "full Zaza mode." They talk pop-culture from P Diddy to Hilary Clinton and the Golden Bachelor, late-in-life friendships, and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Recording Together in NYC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 38:53


    This week on Honest To Pete, the ladies are together in NYC recording at Studio Friends in Tribeca. Follow along @honesttopete_

    The Ladies Are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 44:02


    This week on Honest To Pete, the ladies are back! They talk fashion week, celebrities, adjusting to the new nanny, and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Matt & Katy on 12 Weeks With Baby Cecilia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 55:14


    This week on Honest To Pete Matt joins the show to reflect on the first 12 weeks with baby Cecilia. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Should We Move to the Suburbs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 36:24


    This week on Honest To Pete we talk travel, technology and parenting, and contemplating moving to the suburbs. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Nantucket, Maternity Leave, Finding a Nanny, Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 41:47


    This week on Honest To Pete its Katy's Nantucket vacation, finding a nanny, and Taylor Swift. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Beauty Products, Vegas Drama, and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 34:18


    This week on Honest To Pete its beauty products, Vegas drama, and family. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Moo Moos, Pumping, County Fairs, the Complexity of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 52:00


    This week on Honest To Pete its moo moos, Katy's pumping journey, county fairs, and a poem on the complexity of life. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Family Fun, Frustrations, and Finding Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 28:35


    This week on Honest To Pete its family fun, frustrations, and finding balance. Follow along @honesttopete_

    The Fourth of July!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 46:24


    This week on Honest To Pete Katy visits home in Wisconsin, Carol preps for holiday festivities. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Postpartum Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 47:58


    This week on Honest To Pete give an update on postpartum life! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Favorite Things with Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 42:33


    This week on Honest To Pete we discuss our favorite things to use with baby! Follow along @honesttopete_

    First 3 Weeks with Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 48:26


    This week on Honest To Pete we review the first 3 weeks with baby! Follow along @honesttopete_

    WE HAVE A BABY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 48:02


    This week on Honest To Pete Katy had her baby girl! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Acupuncture, NYC Adventures, and Baby Preparations!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 43:50


    This week on Honest To Pete we talk wellness, acupuncture, NYC adventures, and baby preparations! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Mother's Day Celebrations, Amazon Deliveries, and Lady gets a Psychic Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 52:30


    This week on Honest To Pete Carol is in NYC again and we talk mother's day celebrations, Amazon deliveries, and Katy's dog get a psychic reading. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Carol in NYC on Baby Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 45:31


    This week on Honest To Pete Carol is in NYC on baby watch! Follow along @honesttopete_

    "Getting Down to the Wire"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 45:31


    This week on Honest To Pete Katy and Carol discuss midwives, holistic methods during pregnancy and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

    Katy Prepares for Child, Carol Prepares for Grandchild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 40:18


    This week on Honest To Pete Katy prepares for a child and Carol prepares for a grandchild. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Getting Extensions, Lady Escapes, and Carol's Costco Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 40:12


    This week on Honest To Pete we discuss getting hair extensions, home improvement, and Carol goes to Costco. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Eclipses, Earthquakes, and Expecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 40:29


    This week on Honest To Pete, eclipses, earthquakes, and expecting. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Carol's Jelly Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 48:49


    This week on Honest To Pete, we talk future planning, family care, celebrity sightings, and Carol's Jelly Beans. Follow along @honesttopete_

    Katy Plans to Eat Her Placenta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 47:45


    This week on Honest To Pete, we talk eating your placenta, royals, and much more! Follow along @honesttopete_

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