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A podcast by two sisters from two generations living on two different continents, bridging the gap over a shaky internet connection.

Lauren + Stephanie


    • Jul 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


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    ...About Buying A House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 49:13


    Lauren tells Stephanie about buying and renovating a 60-year-old house using nothing but gumption. Make sure to listen and find out all the weird stuff they've discovered in the house.  Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Belize

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 61:15


    Stephanie tells Lauren all about her trip to Belize!Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 66:18


    Stephanie and Lauren look back at 2023--the good, the bad, and what they've learned. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 75:12


    Spoilers abound in this exciting episode about the new Hunger Games film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Losing a F.R.I.E.N.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 45:09


    Lauren and Stephanie discuss the passing of Matthew Perry and his book,  Friends, Lovers, And The Big, Terrible Thing.*Lauren briefly speculated that Matthew Perry  was possible not sober for any season of Friends, which is incorrect. She did not mean any disrespect. Apologies, Matthew. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Your Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 39:59


    Stephanie asks Lauren about her BIG DAY!Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Engagement Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 32:09


    In this episode, Stephanie asks Lauren about her engagement photoshoot!Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Reporting A Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 67:49


    In this episode, Stephanie asks Lauren about her experience reporting a crime in Germany.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About MSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 56:15


    In this episode, survivors of the Michigan State University mass shooting share their stories. We encourage anyone who is able to consider donating to the following resources:Spartan Strong FundEverytown for Gun Safety - Organization dedicated to ending gun violenceGoFundMe for Guadalupe Huapilla-PerezGoFundMe for Nate StatlyGoFundMe for John HaoAny proceeds from our merch or Patreon for the next month will be donated as well.  Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Breakups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 64:16


    In this Valentine's Day special, the girls talk about break ups with a special guest. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About What You've Learned Lately

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 59:17


    Stephanie shares everything she's learned lately, from her college classes to the many TikToks Lauren spams her with. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Dating Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 44:20


    Stephanie shares a big life update, and Lauren shares her best dating advice. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug (and more!) at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Wedding Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 57:23


    Stephanie asks Lauren all about wedding planning! What are your best wedding planning tips?Start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student here.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Midnights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 35:34


    Lauren and Stephanie talk about Midnights, their favorite songs, and how they feel about this Era. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 41:35


    And we're back! Lauren and Stephanie catch up for the first episode of season 2. 

    ...About Roomates (pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 46:27


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk more about their experiences with roommates and Lauren spills the beans on not always being the best roommate. Get All The Single Ladies on Kindle or paperback, or click here to listen using  your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus. Start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student here.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Roommates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 58:43


    Stephanie tells Lauren about her first roommate experiences including some crazy stories, and describes what makes a good roommate. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About South Africa (Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 56:29


    Lauren tells Stephanie some untold South Africa stories and answers a few listener questions!Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store. Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Ramadan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 49:55


    In an IBMTAY first, Lauren and Stephanie invite guests Zinnur and Azize to join them and talk all about Ramadan.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 63:49


    Stephanie asks Lauren about her trip to South Africa. Lauren shares her favorite experiences, things she learned, and some of the things that went wrong. Get 15% off your Fatco order with promo code AskYouPod! Start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About The Supreme Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 40:59


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about the current Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the ones that happened recently, and the bravery of Anita Hill. Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus or start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 55:05


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie reminisce about old technologies, and talk about their favorite and advancements and technological pet peeves. Get 15% off your Fatco order with promo code AskYouPod! Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About The 90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 57:00


    90s kids, this one is for you! Lauren and Stephanie talk about the best decade ever, and the resurgence of some questionable 90s trends. Get 15% off your Fatco order with promo code AskYouPod!Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus or start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Beauty Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 44:48


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about beauty standards and the pressure we, especially women, feel to meet those ridiculous standards. Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus or start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 60:24


    In this light-hearted episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about their skincare routines, favorite makeup products, and more! Amazingly, in a IBMTAY first, not one tear is shed during the entire episode!Check out the list below for our faves. Stephanie's Classic Skincare Routine:CeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserPaula's Choice 2% BHA Gel Salicylic Acid ExfoliantCeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing LotionSchick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning ToolLauren's Bananas Skincare Routine:The Ordinary Squalane CleanserCeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserGlow Recipe Watermelon Glow BHA + PHA Pore-Tight Facial TonerPaulas Choice 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid ExfoliantThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (AM)The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane (PM)Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice MoisturizerThe Ordinary 100% Cold-pressed Virgin Marula OilSunscreen:Supergoop! Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream - SPF 40Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Daily Defense - SPF 30helloSunday the one that's a serum - SPF 45Makeup Faves:L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Curved Brush MascaraIT Cosmetics Superhero MascaraBenefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel (Mistook this for the Bobbi Brown, but this is the one I prefer now)Becca Zero No Pigment FoundationPhysicians Formula Butter Bronzer Sunkissed stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, BesoNARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Dragon GirlClick here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus or start your 6-month trial of Amazon Student.Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 56:48


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about body image and share personal stories about experiences that affected their body image.  Get 15% off your Fatco order with promo code AskYouPod!Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus!Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Work (pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 73:14


    In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie get real about salary expectations, the worker shortage, and share some crazy work stories.Get 15% off your Fatco order with promo code AskYouPod!Click here for your free 30-day trial of AudiblePlus!Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    ...About Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 62:39


    Lauren and Stephanie talk about work, their first jobs, and work-life balance.  Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon.

    ...About Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 54:35


    Lauren and Stephanie talk about dating, first dates, and when someone counts as your boyfriend. Stephanie asserts she's never been on a first date, and Lauren really doesn't want you getting into that guy's car. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Getting Older

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 66:49


    Lauren and Stephanie both had big birthdays in the last year! In this episode, they talk about turning 18 and 30 and how they feel about getting older. Stephanie reminds Lauren she is rapidly approaching middle age!Learn more about Sea-Eye and donate here. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Download, rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Harry Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 58:27


    Potterheads, get your wands ready! Lauren and Stephanie talk about the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion special, Return to Hogwarts. Get a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial and watch all Harry Potter movies here.  Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 48:09


    Lauren and Stephanie talk about what self-care means to them, what they do for self-care, and the history of the term.  Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Travel (pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 70:35


    Lauren and Stephanie swap their favorite travel stories, including how Lauren got stuck sleeping in an Irish McDonald's. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store.Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Travel (pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 58:17


    Lauren and Stephanie discuss their thoughts on travel, their travel fears and bucket lists, and where they want to go next. Get your very own IBMTAY sticker or mug at our store. Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 53:17


    Lauren and Steph quiz each other on the most important music of their respective generations, and fail miserably. Take the music quiz on Instagram and check out the episode's Spotify playlist here, or listen on Amazon Prime Music with a 30-day free trial.  Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 64:29


    In this episode, Lauren + Steph talk about their experiences during the pandemic, and their perspective at different stages of life and living in different countries. Support the American Cancer Society this Giving Tuesday (or Thursday) when you shop on Amazon. Rate, review, and subscribe! Support us on Patreon to get an IBMTAY sticker or mug, and exclusive access to video podcasts.

    ...About Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 51:33


    On this special Thanksgiving episode,  Lauren + Stephanie talk about their favorite Thanksgiving food and traditions, and their worst Thanksgiving memories. They also talk about the racist history of Thanksgiving and how to support Native Americans.Resources:The Vicious Reality Behind the Thanksgiving Myth The Surprising Reason Canadian Thanksgiving is Different From the U.S. VersionEveryone's History Matters: The Wampanoag Indian Thanksgiving Story Deserves to Be KnownHow to Honor Native American Communities at ThanksgivingNative Land MapRate, review, and subscribe, or support us at Patreon.

    ....About Taylor Swift

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 51:40


    Swifties, this one's for you!In Episode 4 (Lauren + Stephanie's Version) (50 Minute Version), Lauren and Stephanie talk about Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor's Version), relationships, and growing up with Taylor Swift. Rate, review, and subscribe, or support us at Patreon.

    ...About Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 47:14


    In this episode, Lauren & Stephanie talk social media and share what platforms they used first, cultural differences, and the pros and cons of social media. Then, Steph teaches Lauren how to make her first TikTok. Rate, review, and subscribe, or support us at Patreon.

    ...About Extracurriculars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 46:38


    In this episode, the ladies learn how to use their mics! (Hopefully!)  We talk about after school activities, volunteering, and filling your time in a new place. Rate, review, and subscribe, or support us at Patreon.

    ...About Moving

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 58:16


    In the inaugural episode of I've Been Meaning To Ask You,  sisters Lauren and Stephanie discuss the challenges of moving, and how to make friends and adapt to a new place. Rate, review, subscribe or support us at Patreon.

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