master//baters

This episode gets weird (and gross) as Lauren and Bree discuss whether their stances on sitting on toilets in public restrooms and sharing toothbrushes with their significant others. For the agreement, they explain twhy liquid soap is superior to bar soap.

Hello again! This week, the master//baters discuss the biggest design flaws that are their personal hell, the best way to eat Oreos, and their stance on possibly the oldest fear in the book... THE DARK. Special analysis provided by the one and only DJ, who chimes in with his thoughts here & there as he pleases (apologies - we know he can be difficult to hear, but that's the price of hanging out with cool guy, baby! Chill vibes were not going to be interrupted). Enjoy!

Welcome back! This week, Lauren & Bree discuss the ins and outs of the perfect mattress sheet set up before moving onto how many underwear is enough underwear to pack for a 3-day trip. For the agreement, they discuss home lighting and their stance on the lamp versus ceiling light saga.

Welcome back! This week, Lauren & Bree debate the elite type of milk before getting into which condiment(s) pair best with fried fish (just in time for Lent, which, we don't participate in but will happily support local fish fry's!!!!). For the agreement, they discuss the proper way to put on pants when it comes to the button/zipper situation.

We meet again, lil 'baters! This week, Lauren & Bree throw their hats into the endless "Are there more doors in the world or more wheels in the world?" debate, before diving into their own personal coffee orders. For the agreement, they discuss if they are standers or walkers on escalators/other people-moving devices (like those cool runways at the airport!).

Welcome back! This week, listen to Lauren & Bree debate the best popcorn flavor before switching gears and discussing whether they consider themselves to be fight, flight, or freeze people. For the agreement, they talk about their coffee temperature preferences.

Welcome back to yet another food-related master//baters episode! This week, Lauren & Bree tackle some hot-button issues facing the pasta-loving community, like.. What's the best nood(le)? Do you like your pasta cooked al dente or nah? For the agreement, they discuss how they eat various bread with one of their favorite Italian dishes.

THANK YOU FOR 60 FUN-FILLED EPISODES!!!!! In this biweek's episode, Lauren & Bree havde a heated discussion about the superiority of their favorites across a few different topics. Things start off with middle versus end pieces of food (of course there's another food debate in this episode - is anyone surprised?) before getting into real or fake plants for their homes. For the agreement, they reminisce over the golden age of kid's tv while deciding who is the true OG - Disney, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network.

Welcome back to another episode of your favorite show, with your favorite hosts! This week, Lauren & Bree talk about their favorite weird smells and debate the iconic (and to be honest, at times, infamous) careers of Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes. For the agreement, they discuss their least favorite personal maintenance task (noting again here for clarity that they DO indeed still do the task, but that doesn't mean they have to like it!).

Happy New Year, lil 'baters! This episode features Lauren & Bree debating their favorite cheese and the best kind of deodorant. For the agreement, they discuss the insane phenomena of people... apparently not washing their legs in the shower?! There's also no shortage of random tangents (and idiocracy) in this episode, as always. Enjoy!

Welcome back for the 2nd installment of the master//baters winter extravaganza! Since you're back here again, we think it's safe to say that you actually listening to us talk about random shit then inevitably going off on tangents because for some reason you're doing it willingly. We must be doing something right. Enjoy!

On this week's episode, Lauren & Bree give their takes on ASMR and explain why they do or don't like it, before moving on to discuss whether theyre team glasses or team contacts. For the agreement, they start off by talking about the best kind of slipper: open or closed back, but, in typical master//baters fashion, they trail off into some weird tangent about old fashion giants making their comeback(s).

On this week's episode, Lauren & Bree debate their stances on having (lunch/dinner) leftovers for breakfast and just how much of a sweet tooth they have. For the agreement, they discuss the perils of living a procrastinator's lifestyle.

Welcome back! Please enjoy this salad themed episode, because why not? Do you cook your salad toppings? Do you enjoy crunchy things on your salad? The agreement features Bree & Lauren claiming their stance on the fruits v. veggies debate. Have a fantastic 2 weeks, lil 'baters! :)

Join Lauren & Bree for this week's debates on the best smart tv remote (Fire Stick or Roku) and their taste bud's opinions on cottage cheese and yogurt. For the agreement, they discuss which social media platform they would most like to be famous on, if they had to choose.

Welcome to the first bi-weekly episode! This week, Lauren & Bree debate whether they prefer purses or backpacks and whether designer fashion is worth it. For the agreement, they discuss if they would rather eat 1,000 crickets or hold 100 ticks in their mouths for 1 minute.

Welcome back to another week of lovely, random debates, lil 'baters! This week's episode marks a major announcement.... Due to, well, life, master//baters will be moving to a bi-weekly podcast publishing schedule. While we are sad that we'll be talking to you all less, we have life things to handle, and until y'all make us famous enough to be able to podcast full-time, this is our reality. Yay adulting! In this week's episode, Lauren & Bree debate if they would rather be able to slide down rainbows or jump on clouds and if fish are aware that they are indeed wet. For the agreement, they discuss the chaotic lifestyle that people who allow their dogs to lick their mouths live. See y'all October 4th, where we will officially kick off spooky szn!

HAPPY 50TH EPISODE LIL 'BATERS!!!!! This episode is more conversational because we know how much you all wish you were in the room with us recording every week to give your take on our topics! We covered a bunch of random things that we didn't feel like had enough to them to deserve to be a part of their own episodes, but still deserved our opinions to be put on record for them. We hope y'all enjoy our chaotic ass ramble session for this incredible 50th episode milestone! THANK YOU FOR 50 WEEKS OF NONSENSE - WE LOVE YOU!

This week, Lauren & Bree have a lengthy debate about the best sport to watch before moving onto which they could never give up: bread or rice? For the agreement, they discuss the better pattern: stripes or polka dots?

Welcome back to another week of life's most pressing debates! Lauren & Bree talk about what they would want for their last meal, then move on to whether they pull in or back in to parking spaces. For the agreement, they discuss whether or not they fold their underwear.

Bree & Lauren debate their favorite meal of the day - breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or perhaps something else

For this episode, your favorite co-hosts, Lauren & Bree, debate what the best pizza shape is and if they would prefer to have siblings or be an only child. For the agreement, they discuss what they feel is the only sane order to put your shoes and socks on - will they choose sock, sock, shoe, shoe or sock, shoe, sock, shoe?

For exposed 45, Lauren & Bree find themselves in a deep discussion regarding each of their respective stances on having children before delving into the best kind of museum: art or history? For the agreement, they gush over Luna and Izzy being the ✨perfect✨ size pups and explain why they like medium sized dogs most along the way.

Your favorite co-hosts are back with another super fantastic "Would You Rather" episode! This week, tune in to hear Lauren & Bree take sides on whether they would rather fall into a pit of every spider known to humankind, or fall into an (active) volcano? Also hear them discuss if they would rather have a personal maid or a personal chef. For the agreement, they talk about if they would rather always be chronically overdressed or underdressed.

We hope you had ✨masterful✨ week‼️ This week, Bree and Lauren debate what the best time of day is, as well as the best holiday. For the agreement, they discuss a unique but important question... how many floors is too many when considering taking the steps instead of the elevator?

Welcome back to another lively episode of your favorite mindless podcast! This week, Lauren & Bree determine who would beat who up in a physical fight between the two of them, before moving onto a discussion about how they would want to be cooked if they were a potato. For the agreement, they defend their love of white meat over dark meat (in chicken and turkey, y'all).

To kick off this week's episode, Lauren and Bree fight over the best type of chicken wing - drums or flats? Next, they get nostalgic (and obviously off-topic) when debating which social media platform reigns supreme. For the agreement, they discuss which crime they would commit ***IF*** they were guaranteed immunity from it (heavy on the hypotheticals here).

Happy Monday lil 'baters! For our 40th episode, Lauren & Bree talk about their favorite movie genres and weather seasons. For the agreement, they are utterly taken aback by some people's opinions on which half of the country would win a civil war if divided straight down the middle, vertically.

Welcome back to real-time episodes! Bree & Lauren get right into things after a bye week (that came with a pre-recorded episode) by discussing whether they gamble or not and when they fill up their gas tanks. For the agreement, they talk about whether they would rather have an extremely dry or wet mouth (literally all the time).

***DISCLAIMER: This episode was originally recorded on April 3, 2021.*** This week, Lauren & Bree debate whether a box of snakes or a box of bees is more bearable, then what animal would be the rudest if it could talk. For the agreement, they talk about which they would be more inclined to take: a guaranteed $100k, or a chance at $1 million via a coin flip.

WELCOME TO THE WATCH PARTY!!! This week is the fist master//baters themed episode, each of which we will be calling a different kind of "party". These are different from our extravaganzas as they still follow the same format as our normal episodes, whereas extravaganzas are a hodgepodge of different, quick fire style debates. With that being said, behold the Watch Party! Lauren and Bree kick things off by debating what the best streaming service for movies is before moving on to the best movie theater snack. For the agreement, they discuss which they prefer to watch: movies or TV shows.

Happy Memorial Day lil 'baters! This holiday weekend has Lauren & Bree in the mood to get into some "This or That" topics.. and, for the record, that's an entirely different thing than "Would You Rather"! First up, they debate whether they would rather read a book or listen to it (i.e. audiobook). Next, they discuss the ins and outs of hosting the perfect event and if they prefer to host or be a guest. For the agreement, they talk about if they would like to have a nice interior in their home or own a nice (luxury) vehicle.

Lauren & Bree return to the pod with a lively (and by lively, we mean one that turns... interesting.... quickly) debate on the best type of donut in the game. After that, they discuss if whether or not they cut their sandwiches and all the details that go into that very important decision. For the agreement, they talk about whether they are right or left lane drivers.

Are you ready tooooooooo..... debate some more Would You Rathers?! This week, Lauren & Bree return to the pod with some more fun WYR's: Which would you give up - caffeine or meat? Would you rather eat chocolate that tastes like poo, or poo that tastes like chocolate?! (We know... this question should not exist). For the agreement, they pick a side for which they would rather be able to speak: all languages or to animals?

Welcome back baters!!! This week's episode has Lauren & Bree in the holiday spirit as they discuss how they prefer their margaritas: frozen or on the rocks? Next up, they reel things back in by debating what the best sleeping situation is: fan on or off? For the agreement, they talk about the #1 worst adult responsibility.

This episode finds Lauren & Bree discussing red and white again.. but this time, it's about the best kind of pasta sauce! The angry passion dies down a bit as they talk about their favorite cocktail to order at the bar, but that's probably because they both just like to talk about drinking. For the agreement, they take on a debate that's been (apparently) brought about by the show "New Girl" - do you prefer bras that clasp in the front or the back?

For this week's episode, Lauren & Bree delve into the possibility of superheroes again by discussing which would be the better lifestyle: the hero or the sidekick? Next, they debate the best type of clothing for your lower half, just before wrapping it up with an agreement about whether they prefer white or red wine.

For the dirty 30 episode, Bree & Lauren discuss whether they think it's more valuable to be good looking or smart, which sport has the best athletes, and wrap things up with a controversial agreement about where to squeeze the toothpaste from the tube.

Bree & Lauren return to your feed with more lively debates that you've all been waiting for! They kick things off by revisiting some more of their fears and discussing which they are more scared of when it comes to taking over the world: zombies or robots? Next, they debate details about tacos (again), this time taking their stances on what goes on a taco first: the meat or the cheese? And lastly, for the Agreement of the Week, they talk about why living forever would be the absolute last thing they would ever want to do.

Welcome back lil' baters! For this week's episode, Lauren & Bree have a ball with "Would You Rather" themed topics: Allergic to sweat or allergic to the sun? Eaten by a bear or eaten by a shark? To wrap the episode up, they end on a lighter note with a weirder "Would You Rather": Have toes for nipples or have nipples for toes?

For this episode, Lauren & Bree start off by giving listeners their unsolicited opinions (surprise, surprise) on the best snack to indulge in at a campfire. Next, things get a weeeeeee bit more serious as they debate a newer philosophical question: If a book consisting of everything that anyone has ever said (and will ever say) about you existed, would you read it? To wrap things up with the agreement, they get into wayyyyy too much detail about what superpower(s) they would choose to have.

This week's episode ranges from silly, to slightly more serious, and all the way back to somewhere in the middle of the two. Lauren & Bree start off by debating the technicalities of what *actually* makes a drink a drink, continue with an interesting discussion into the semantics of the dating (*cough cough*... talking) world, and finish off with an agreement about the existence of aliens. If you've been a fan of this podcast, it's not difficult to guess their stance for the agreement.. but to know for sure, you'll just have to listen!

WELCOME TO EPISODE 25!!!!!! In honor of our most recent milestone episode, we figured there was no better time than the present for our very first official guest//bater! Jordann (yes, with 2 n's) blesses us with her presence to discuss this week's hot-button topics: Do chips belong on a sandwich? Are you for or against Greek life? And lastly, what would a master//bates episode be without at least one absurd topic?! For the agreement, Lauren, Bree, & Jordann get passionate about a new classic: Which could you beat in a fight - 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?!

Lauren & Bree kick things off with (you guessed it) yet another food debate: do you get rice or noodles? Next, they tackle another one of their trademark ridiculous topics: is a t-shirt simply a dress for your chest? To even out the lighthearted topics in the episode, the agreement portion wraps things up by getting deep about cancel culture.

To kick off this episode, Lauren & Bree are back in your feed again with yet another classic food debate: What flavor of McFlurries are better - Oreo or M&M? The next topic (after a quick detour into evolution) revolves around the meat that your carnivorous (herbivorous?) hosts like the best - steak or chicken. For the agreement, both Lauren and Bree explain why sleeping in will always be better than being an early bird.

In this week's episode, Bree & Lauren take on the fashion industry by debating their stances on designer vs knockoffs. Then, they defend their favorite sidekick for these long, cold winter months - crewnecks and hoodies. For the agreement, they discuss a topic neither can believe hasn't come up yet - the age-old iPhone versus Android debate!

in this week's episode, Lauren & Bree get to the nitty-gritty of yet another topic sure to divide households and end friendships left and right... what's better: cubed or crushed ice? Then, they get onto which chapstick brand reigns supreme during these gloomy winter days. For the agreement, they discuss which headphone type is the best: in-ear or over the ear.

HAPPY 20TH EPISODE FINE PEOPLE! To start things off, Lauren & Bree debate the best version of a tacos: hard or soft?! Next, they discuss their preference in an alternate reality where you got to choose whether you wanted to be big or small (like, REALLY big or small..... 10x to be clear, with everything proportionate). For the agreement, they examine the differences (or lack thereof) between a chicken nugget and a boneless chicken wing.

This week's episode features not 1, not 2, but THREE appearances of our hold music (is this a new record?!) Come along on Lauren & Bree's journey to find the ultimate cut of French fry, which way the toilet paper roll is ACTUALLY supposed to go, and why Coca Cola is superior to Pepsi!

For this episode, Lauren & Bree discuss the drastic differences between mayonnaise and Miracle Whip, letting their frustrations fly as they claim their favorite as supreme. They then bring the episode to a more serious note as they discuss whether they prefer apps like Tinder for dating or if they would rather meet people the old fashioned way. Finally, in true master//baters fashion, they bring the conversation back to food for the agreement as they discuss potentially the weirdest question ever: would you rather live to eat, or eat to live?

Bree & Lauren get into the inner workings of ABC's most famous guilty pleasure: The Bachelor(ette) - or, as Bree likes to refer to it, "Bach Nation" (let us know if that ever catches on). As a special treat this week, the show introduces a new segment with a fitting name: the Wok-Through! During our first inaugural "Wok-Through", Bree & Lauren discuss the differences between pots & pans. Lastly, for the agreement, they find common ground regarding bottled water.