Well-informed Girlfriends

This week, your well-informed girlfriends catch you up on everything surrounding Trump's acquittal and they dive into all things #freeBritney after FX released the New York Times documentary "Framing Britney". Also, Tiege and Sam chat about Bachelor Host Chris Harrison cancelling himself this week and of course because it is Valentine's Day - the girls chat about love and Sam's absolute distain for the holiday. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well Informed Girlfriends

This week, the girls talk about their favorite Super Bowl moments — from commercials to memes — plus they break down everything you need to know about former President Trump's impeachment trial that starts later this week. Finally, they chat about some of their own personal dating horror stories and other major red flags to be on the lookout for. All that and more, on this week of Well Informed Girlfriends!

This week, COVID cases are finally on the decline but the reason why may surprise you. The vaccine rollout hasn't been the smoothest thing we've ever seen, double-masking is a new, fun trend and according to The New York Times, people are feeling more socially awkward in 2021 than ever before. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends

In this special edition of Well-Informed Girlfriends, Sam and Tiege take you on a quick journey to Washington D.C. during the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. From fashion moments (including Bernie's mittens, obviously) to picking up on the city's ~vibes~, the girls have got it all plus, as always, some unsolicited hot takes!

In case you've been hiding in the woods for days, Joe Biden is the new president-elect. But what you may not know is the adorable history his DOGS will be making this January. Yes, his dogs. Plus, the holidays are going to be a bummer this year because of COVID...we're talking about some ways to keep you and your family safe. Finally, Tiege went on an awkward date and bailed after learning they did not agree politically...so we're talking about talking politics on first dates. All that and more on this episode of Well Informed Girlfriends.

This week, Tiege and Sam chat about heading into yet another wave of the virus — the third, to be exact. Plus, the girls discuss Gen Z ~vibes~ ahead of election day (spoiler alert, they feel disenfranchised and depressed like the rest of us.) Plus, they're talking about making sure your voice is heard this election season and about how to make new friends in a pandemic (safely and from a social distance!) All that and more on this week of Well Informed Girlfriends.

This week felt like the longest week ever...starting with Trump's tax returns and ending with him briefly being hospitalized for coronavirus. Plus, it's morbid but just in case, we're explaining what happens in the event of a presidential death. Plus! The girls have some tips for battling mask acne aka maskne. All that and more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends

This week on the pod, the girls revisit some of the amazing feats of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the wake of her death at the age of 87. Plus, the weird (and expensive) way some people are passing the time in quarantine: flights to nowhere. And it wouldn't be 2020 without another weird food thing, so Taco Bell is making a wine? All that and more, this week on Well Informed Girlfriends.

This week on the pod, Tiege and Sam have the latest on the vaccine trials and the people who are now becoming #antivaxxers. Plus, a ton of young people are giving up on their dreams to move home with their parents during the pandemic. Finally, the girls chat about some new research just released pointing to the dangers of indoor restaurant dining. And per usual, there are a bunch of baby announcements! No one is shocked. All that and more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends. Follow all of the things @wellinformedgirlfriends @tiegedp @samanthakubota

Oh 2020, you never slow down, do you? This week, the girls are chatting about the gender reveal party that sparked a new California wildfire. Then, they chat about divorce rates on the rise which they absolutely predicted would happen at the beginning of quarantine. They also discuss a professor who's ASKING to be cancelled and OMG is this the best Dancing with the Stars cast you've ever seen? Tiege thinks yes. Sam thinks no. All this and more on this week of Well-Informed Girlfriends!

This week, the girls chat, of course, everything coronavirus including but not limited to conspiracy theories, new research on surfaces carrying the virus and what movie theaters are doing to prepare to open. Then, they chat about how to properly and safely vote by mail, shortages on Dr. Pepper and Chrissy Teigen's big announcement. All that and more on a full week of Well-Informed Girlfriends.

Sam is back! This week, the girls are talking all things coronavirus (are you shocked?) - they discuss how effective the current testing is and what masks are best. Then, the girls chat with a therapist about best practices for handling stress in the current climate and finally, the girls chat conspiracy theories and what they're watching. All that and more on this week of Well-Informed Girlfriends.

This week, Tiege is joined by childhood bestie and pop culture expert, Bailey Rivara. They discuss Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's clap back to Representative Yoho's name-calling, Taylor Swift's new album and why it has a different vibe, Kanye's full-on breakdown and the #FreeBritney movement started by fans to get freedom for Britney Spears...but does she want that? All this and more in this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends

This week, Tiege is joined by childhood bestie and comedian Emma Tyler. The girls break down the mask debate, the school debate, the Goya Bean controversy, Will and Jada Smith relationship tea and dating rules in quarantine.

One of the big stories right now is whether or not schools should open up in the fall. It turns out the issue is more complicated than it appears. We sat down, via phone call, with a grade school teacher in South Central Los Angeles, Alyssa Scofield, a friend of Tiege's from Laker Girls. She told us about the pros and cons of opening schools in the fall for her students.

Thomas Serena is a surgical resident in a hospital outside of Detroit who's been on the front lines of the pandemic since it began. He shares with Tiege, who's a childhood friend, how his life has changed since COVID entered his hospital.

Will we ever be surprised again? 2020 threw us another curveball: Kanye West is apparently running for president. Plus, COVID tests are hard to come by and apparently everyone is lying to each other in the time of coronavirus. All this and more in this week's episode of Well-informed Girlfriends.

This week, the girls chat about new research showing if the protests had an affect on coronavirus spread. They also dive into if women are more likely to wear masks in public, the safety concerns of working out at a gym again and we meet a new Karen in North Hollywood. To top it off, the girls talk dating and how recent lifting of restrictions may mean they can hop back on the dating scene!

In this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends, the girls dive into all of the news including but not limited to: toilets having the potential to spread the coronavirus, possible voter suppression in Kentucky primaries and a new week of allegations against some of LA's most popular male entertainers. 

As protests continue across the globe, the girlfriends discuss the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus at rallies, brands that are being called out for potentially discriminatory practices and celebrities who are weighing in on the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic.

This week, your well-informed girlfriends dive right into the highest risk activities for getting/spreading COVID-19, plus they discuss the “Quarantine 15,” which is apparently a real thing (so relax!) as people pack on the pounds during this pandemic. Sam and Tiege also chat about one couple's Hinge date that left them trapped in Costa Rica for 60+ days during a global health crisis! All this and more this week on Well-Informed Girlfriends

This week, the girls interview women who have had to change or postpone their weddings due to the coronavirus. Then, Sam and Tiege talk all the new news circulating COVID-19 — including the story about people volunteering to get it. Finally, of course, the girls dive into all of the latest quarantine trends. All this and so much more on this weeks' episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends.

This week, the girls talk to a fellow journalist John Henry in Washington D.C. about the Ahmed Arbery case and about how social media has impacted coverage. Then, they phone their moms and get all of the best (and questionable) life advice and hacks to celebrate Mother's Day. Finally, the girls chat about the latest celebrity news and some new food trends, which somehow SHOCKINGLY don't involve whipping anything this week?

This week, journalists Sam Kubota and Tiege Dooley-Panko dive into the latest news surrounding coronavirus and chat about what foods you should eat if you want to avoid getting it (per an actual live human adult doctor, because they would just recommend Domino's Pizza.) Also, babies are a HOT topic this week — the girls discuss all of the babies being born, being announced and ...err... being conceived. Finally, your well-informed girlfriends bring you the latest recipe and fashion trends of the week. All this and more on episode 4!

Journalists Tiege Dooley-Panko and Samantha Kubota are back with more (un)fun facts about the only thing on everyone's mind: coronavirus. Specifically, more symptoms to be on the lookout for, boss women running their countries during a pandemic and “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian.” Well, we guess we just slipped that last one in there for our own sanity? Plus, it wouldn't be a pandemic without some weird recipe hacks and a bunch-o-memes.

Journalists Tiege Dooley-Panko and Sam Kubota dive into Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's move to LA, pandemic shaming, and our latest reality TV obsession, "Too Hot to Handle." Your well-informed girlfriends even did some — ahem — VERY investigative reporting on dating in the age of the coronavirus!

Journalists Sam Kubota and Tiege Dooley-Panko discuss love in the age of coronavirus, the way journalists are being perceived in the media, and the act of being quara-ghosted.