The Bestie Breakdown

It's the end of the school year and the Besties are PUMPED! And speaking of...the Besties are catching up on the Vanderpump drama, aging gracefully, Martha Stuart on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the upcoming season of the Golden Bachelor. Erika is also breaking down her agent training trip on the Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Wish! She is sharing all about why it is the perfect experience adults, kids, extended families and beyond! Why is it Andrew's favorite cruise line? And what awkward thing happened to him at church?! And of course, they are answering your listener questions about favorite podcasts and foods they could never not eat!! https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-bachelor-senior-citizen-season-fall-2023-1235614927/ https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/show/vanderpump-rules https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/05/15/martha-stewart-featured-2023-si-swimsuit-cover-model https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ https://www.disneyholidays.co.uk/disney-cruise-line/ships/disney-wish/ https://www.disneyaulani.com/ https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/last-disney-wish-post-i-promise/ We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

The end of the school year is BUSY and the Besties are feeling it! Between kids, activities, work, and travel, the Besties are doing, well, their best, and are breaking down recent life events and random updates. Not only do listeners get a behind the scenes look at life, but the Besties are also talking summer movies, TV shows, Botox call-outs, Disney Cruise Line and so much more! Our listener questions have them diving into books, Google searches, and Instagram stalking. Buckle up for another FUN episode! We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! Disney Wish | Disney Cruise Line Mix & Match Travel Agency https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001722/ https://www.insider.com/some-sparkling-water-brands-contain-risky-pfas-chemicals-report-2020-9 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1416765/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386676/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bestie-breakdown/id1509081920?i=1000527228620 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103924/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parent_Trap_(franchise) The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

Oh, the Besties are at it again! Not only are they sharing all of the fun details from Erika's 40th birthday trip to Turks and Caicos, but they are also chatting golf tournaments, Wi-Fi theories, end-of-the-year chaos, and are playing a fun little game. They are also diving into some fun pop culture topics (who just had a baby at 79?!) and are answering your listener questions about planning outfits for vacation and celebrities in the wild.  We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! https://mixandmatchmama.com/2023/05/turks-caicos-2023/ https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/orlando-turks-40th-birthday-trip/ https://gracebayclub.gracebayresorts.com/ https://www.attbyronnelson.org/ https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

Hi from Turks and Caicos! The Besties and their husbands are on location while celebrating Erika's 40th birthday in a fabulous location. But no fear! They have been saving so many fun topics for your listening pleasure! Erika is giving us an update on her skin, Shay is sharing the phobias that keep her from eating mayo and wearing socks, they are both sharing a fun pop culture round-up, and are answering YOUR listener questions about makeup and skin treatment. We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ https://www.bravotv.com/summer-house https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Beginners-Christian-Understanding-God-Centered/dp/0593196775 The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

Oh friends! This episode contains so many updates, opinions, reviews and some excellent listener questions! We are giving you an update on the motorcyclist, Erika's trip to Santa Barbara and her unsuccessful bike ride, Shay's review of Taco Bueno recommended by Sheaffer (per listener request), and the Love is Blind reunion fail! Listeners are asking ALLLL about trip planning and...memoir titles?!  https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601 https://people.com/tv/the-bachelor-s-sean-and-catherine-inside-their-wedding/ https://www.tacobueno.com/locations/&zip=73401 https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

Today's episode has us going behind the scenes of a true best friend chat. We are talking about how we handle emergency situations, Erika's eczema, and impulsive (neon) decisions. We are also going DEEP into breaking down the Tom Sandoval interview on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast. Do Erika and Shay have the same opinion? Spoiler alert...they don't!! Our listener questions this week have us talking about of endgame spices and the best/worst part of raising teenagers. Friends, this week’s episode is all over the place in the very best of ways! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/howie-mandel-does-stuff-podcast/id1555137542?i=1000608488550 We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

Episode 6 is a fun one! The Besties are chatting about EVERYTHING from why in the world Shay is back at the dentist (and embarrassing middle schoolers) to the new Barbie movie to Netflix shows and MORE! Who just had twins?! What is happening with Love is Blind?! And of course, YOUR Listener Questions! Guys, these questions are good! We are talking all about the things we are letting go of and what is weird in our purses...if we carry them! We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601?source=35 https://www.netflix.com/title/81450827 https://www.barbieselfie.ai/step/4-share/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517268/ https://people.com/parents/hilary-swank-welcomes-twins-a-boy-and-girl/ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

We aren’t too chicken to break down…chicken?! In today’s episode, the Besties are tackling the serious topic of comparing two popular chicken chains (and their sauces): Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-a? Only one shall prevail! They are also diving into the third season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip (oh the drama!), celebrity bathroom sightings, and Brooke Shields. And of course, your listener questions! We are talking concerts and perfumes!  We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠. https://www.raisingcanes.com/home https://www.chick-fil-a.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Zoe https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/attrape-reves-nvprod1160017v/LP0083 https://www.sephora.com/product/replica-by-fireplace-P404758 https://www.sephora.com/product/replica-beach-walk-P385358 https://www.nordstrom.com/s/parfums-de-marly-delina-eau-de-parfum/4626476

Today's Episode is a FUN one! Erika and Shay are sharing all about Taylor Swift taking over Dallas, new TV Shows, rumors of Chris Harrison coming back to the Bachelor, Easter plans, and old movies. Will Shay ever stop watching When Harry Met Sally? What are the Besties' favorite household gadgets? Who made uncomfortable noises at a couples massage?! Erika also shares a Dateline-worthy story involving Sally Hepworth that will make you laugh and cringe all at the same time! Not to mention, it is birthday season for the Slaughter family! Erika is sharing all about how she plans to conquer birthday weekend and Easter all at the same time, while Shay is breaking decades of Easter traditions for bounce houses and BBQ. We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! ⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098635/⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-dramatic-podcast-ever-with-chris-harrison/id1660482287 ⁠⁠https://www.all-clad.com/stainless-steel-slow-cooker-with-aluminum-insert-7-quart.html ⁠⁠https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless ⁠⁠https://www.netflix.com/title/81450827⁠ ⁠https://www.taylorswift.com/events/⁠ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the ⁠Mix and Match Mama⁠ blog and Erika Slaughter of ⁠A Little Bit of Everything⁠.

In today's episode, the Besties are really taking you behind the scenes of life as best friends! Besides tasting another interesting grocery store find, Erika and Shay are chatting about the most recent Bachelor season, a favorite Bible study, sunscreen application, and urinal etiquette. Yes, you read that correctly! Our random listener questions have us talking homework, travel, and bucket lists. Shay likes going to the OBGYN more than the dentist? Erika needs to put sunscreen where?! All of this and more is chatted about today! We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform! https://people.com/food/hidden-valley-van-leeuwen-release-ranch-ice-cream-at-walmart-taste-test/ https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/living-room-series/ruth-loss-love-legacy https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/ruth-teen-girls-bible-study-book-P005837869 https://parade.com/tv/who-wins-the-bachelor-2023-zach-spoilers The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Did the Besties just release a second episode in the same week?! Why, yes, they sure did! In today's episode, Erika and Shay are recapping their weekends, talking Vanderpump Rules drama, tasting some interesting treats and drinks, chatting about a new documentary and answering your listener questions! Birthdays and baby names are on the docket for today!  As always, we love feedback! Email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a voicemail on the Anchor platform. And PLEASE leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything. https://www.amazon.com/Slimming-Reducer-Lifting-Slimmer-Tightening/dp/B07TVP83TT https://www.peepsbrand.com/product/party-cake-flavored-marshmallow-chicks/ https://www.bigred.com/ https://www.peepsbrand.com/product/hot-tamales-fierce-cinnamon-flavored-marshmallow-chicks/ https://www.netflix.com/title/81396979 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-ep4-breaking-down-bravo/id1509081920?i=1000583796452

After a long, unavoidable break, the Besties are BACK with Season 4 of the Bestie Breakdown. Not only do we have a new season, but we have a new format! We are talking about all things pop culture, TV shows we are binging, interesting flavors of ice cream and easter candy, tracking our family members, and more! Not everything has changed though! We are still answering YOUR random listener questions. What is Shay's biggest insecurity? And why does Erika worry about her chin?! We are chatting about it all in this week's new episode!  We love feedback! Be sure to reach out via email at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, follow us and leave us a lovely rating, and review on your favorite podcasting platform!  https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/03/gisele-bundchen-cover-story https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/mh370-plane-that-disappeared-release-date-news https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8749198/https://www.life360.com/ https://www.peepsbrand.com/product/hot-tamales-fierce-cinnamon-flavored-marshmallow-chicks/ https://vanleeuwenicecream.com/product/kraft-mac-and-cheese/ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

It's the week before Thanksgiving and the Besties are BREAKING DOWN BLACK FRIDAY!  From when/how they shop to what they buy, how's it changed over the years and whether or not they go in person or stay online, it's all in today's episode.   Plus, Shay and Erika chat all things Thanksgiving from their plans this year, to what they're bringing to the meal, what they love and where they're eating.  Shay does a deep dive into her wrapping paper woes, holiday cards and other topics that make give her holiday anxiety while Erika gives us an update on her home construction. In the Random Listener Questions, they cover their personal favorite podcasts, what they want for Christmas and spoons versus forks.  It's all in one episode!  The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

After a fun breakdown of all things Bravo, by popular demand, this week on the Bestie Breakdown, the ladies are having a Girlfriend Chat! Erika and Shay are chatting about all thing pop culture, TV, Christmas movies, and one of their least favorite parts of parenting...braces. They are also talking all about Christmas decor, shopping for Christmas presents...and wrapping them, gaming systems (HELP), Medicare commercials (WHAT?!), and the glorious Notes app. Fantasy Football, Jammy Cocoa Christmas, big and little worries and SO MUCH MORE is all here for your listening pleasure 😊 As always, we love feedback! Please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us and message us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review! https://ew.com/movies/family-matters-siblings-reunite-christmas-movie/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17220704/ https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-ultimate-girls-trip https://www.netflix.com/title/80223108 https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas https://www.netflix.com/title/81287562 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingle_All_the_WayIt's time for a BESTIE CHAT!  What causes Shay anxiety?   The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Is it a guilty pleasure if you don't feel guilty...because the Besties definitely don't feel guilty for the pleasure that is the Bravo TV network! That's right! The Besties are Breaking Down Bravo! From Housewives past and present, to Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Below Deck and Southern Charm, Erika and Shay are sharing their thoughts, opinions, hopes, and dreams for the franchises. They chat favorites and villains, Andy Cohen, Dallas Housewives, Bravo Con, and more! Will they go to Bravo Con next year? What dog did Shay meet? Who would be on their ultimate cast? Plus, a fun game of trivia and random listener questions about mom fails, temperatures, and movie roles. Friends, even if you don't watch Bravo, this is such a fun girlfriend chat! As always, we love feedback! Email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a voicemail on the Anchor platform. And PLEASE leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review! The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Would it be an episode of the Bestie Breakdown if there wasn't trouble in the recording studio? LOL! After a tumultuous experience with trying to record Episode 3, the Besties are back with a fabulous and fun game of Would You Rather? Erika and Shay are making tough choices about wishes, aging, music, movies, secrets, swapping husbands and kids, food, leftovers, and...community cans?! They are also feeling their ages based on the most commonly used emojis. And of course, YOUR listener questions about hometowns, friend fights, and skin care routines for their teen boys. As always, we love feedback! Please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, follow us and play along on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, and leave us a lovely 5-star rating and review! https://mixandmatchmama.com/ https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/six-of-one-and-half-a-dozen-of-the-other https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/10-emojis-that-make-you-look-old-and-out-of-touch-according-to-gen-z/ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Guten tag! The Besties are back from an EPIC 40th birthday celebratory vacation at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany and are here to break it all down for you with their First Timer's Guide to Oktoberfest. From the planning of and travel days, to the history, tours, food and drinks,  Erika and Shay are here to share their tips and tricks for having a fabulous, stress-free trip(*hint* head on over to Mix and Match Travel Agency!). Not only do they breakdown everything from the physical set-up of the festival to the clothing choices they  were glad they made, the ladies also share their ideas for other things to do in Germany and if the festival is at all kid-friendly (it totally is!). And of course, those random listener questions! How long does it take the Besties (and their husbands) to get ready? What stores defined their childhoods? And what would their go-to karaoke song be? All of this and MORE is waiting for your listening pleasure on this week's episode. Reach out to us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com, following us on Instagram @thebestbreakdown, catch up on our blogs, leave us a voicemail on Anchor, and please give us a lovely 5-Star rating and review! https://www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de/en/https://www.oktoberfest.net/history-oktoberfest/https://www.dirndl.com/en/https://www.lederhosenstore.com/https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29656/86872/?ba=MattSweatshirt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kehlsteinhaus https://www.neuschwanstein.de/englisch/tourist/ https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ https://mixandmatchmama.com/ https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/ The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

They are BACK!  The greatly anticipated return of the Bestie Breakdown is FINALLY here for Season Three!  Erika and Shay may be in a new studio space, but they are definitely the same besties...who communicate an inordinate number of times each day. The Besties are answering your listener questions, recapping summer, talking about some fall TV, and are checking in on New Year's resolutions, including an update on Shay's bladder! The ladies also deep dive into, well, being ladies...the good, the bad, and the ugly!   It's a real, raw, unapologetically truthful episode on down there...a very popular episode request by so many of our listeners!  Don't forget, they love to hear from you! Email them at the bestiebreakdown@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram at @thebestiebreakdown. You can also leave The Besties a voice memo on Anchor and you just might be featured on the podcast! Be sure to like and comment on Instagram for a chance to win a prize! And as always, please leave the ladies a lovely 5-star rating and review! Abbott Elementary: https://abc.com/shows/abbott-elementary Ted Lasso: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/ Bladder sling: https://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/sling-surgery-incontinence Menstrual cup: https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/menstrual-cup Shaving: https://www.reference.com/world-view/football-players-shave-legs-4dc4ec792b6113e3 The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

Awww! It is the last episode of Season 2, and the Besties are breaking down the whole season! Erika and Shay are answering listener emails and messages from the past 20 episodes and are sharing key updates along the way. Shay keeps us in the loop on her texting situation, how organizing with a digital calendar is going , and most importantly, how her bladder situation is progressing. Erika is conquering her goal of reading less and is drowning in home renovation chaos...and laundry. Workouts, friendship, adoption, TV show updates and oodles more are recapped, as well as their hopes for season 3! Don't worry! They will be back! And they want to hear from YOU! Please let us know what you want more of next season! If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!  You can also leave us voice memos on Anchor to be featured as a Random Reader Question too. https://www.cozi.com/ Breaking Down the First Ten: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-11-breaking-down-the-first-ten/id1509081920?i=1000531582792 Breaking Down the First 20 with the Boys: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-20-breaking-down-the-podcast-by-the-boys/id1509081920?i=1000538320749 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-21-breaking-down-the-podcast-by-the-boys-part-2/id1509081920?i=1000539044215 Enneagram book: https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Beginners-Christian-Understanding-God-Centered/dp/0593196775 Texas Homecoming Mums: https://www.click2houston.com/features/2020/07/30/the-history-of-the-texas-homecoming-mum-and-how-the-tradition-came-to-be/ Julia: https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYip0jQfJ7MPDDQEAAAAD Formula 1: https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890 The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.

By popular demand, the Besties are Breaking Down Blogging! Erika and Shay have been in the blogging world since 2007 and know a bit about being "influencers" in the space. Over the years, what started as a hobby has turned into fulfilling careers and created lasting connections and relationships. The besties have shared so much, including the ups and downs of infertility, motherhood, life, food, books, travel, fashion, marriage, faith, and how they manage it all! They break down their blogging histories, schedules, and how they outsource different parts of the space including the tech side. How do they deal with negativity and judgement? When do the besties plan to retire? What do they love about sharing their lives with the world? And what in the world is in Erika's roof??? And of course, some fantastic Random Listener Questions from YOU! They chat wedding dress regrets, managing mom friends and infertility, and dive in to how they plan vacations for themselves and their families. ! If you love us, please follow us on Instagram @thebestiebreakdown, if you have reader questions, please email us at thebestiebreakdown@gmail.com and we love positive reviews!  Please listen, love us and give us a great rating!  You can also leave us voice memos on Anchor to be featured as a Random Reader Question too. https://mixandmatchmama.com/ https://alittlebitofeverythingblog.com/ https://mixandmatchtravelagency.com/ https://mixandmatchmama.com/2012/02/tabs-guacamole/ Breaking Down Social Media: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-9-breaking-down-social-media/id1509081920?i=1000530150258 Breaking Down Friendship: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-4-breaking-down-friendship/id1509081920?i=1000526381217 Breaking Down Birth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-13-breaking-down-birth/id1509081920?i=1000532961514 https://www.blogger.com/dashboard/reading Wall calendar: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sky-2021-2022-Wirebound-107936-A22/dp/B08SBHN9FD?th=1 The Bestie Breakdown is brought to you by Shay Shull of the Mix and Match Mama blog and Erika Slaughter of A Little Bit of Everything.