Be There in Five

This week, Kate experiments with the snorkel format by recording daily minisodes and threading them together (as opposed to a stream of consciousness in one sitting) to create a week in the life. She feels like she gets really into things but forgets about them near immediately, and this format is attempting to capture what she's thinking about on a daily basis and what pop culture/tv/tiktoks she's paying attention to in passing. In this episode, Kate takes on: -The Texas 6-week abortion ban (skip to minute 15 to get to lighter stuff, not comprehensive but an angle to consider for talking to people that think they can't be impacted) -Her personal war on pantries filled with dry goods outside of their original containers for aesthetically pleasing food storage organization porn -A needlessly intense review of Ted Lasso -Manifesting babes linking their menstrual cycle to the moon?? -Light venting about a lack of preparedness in OOTD videos -A low effort investigation into who invented the days of the week -What if biblical characters had housewives taglines? -Her concern for college students becoming influencers when we don't know the long term implications of building a career without a traditional skillset or education for passing fame -Donda/Kim & Kanye's symbolic marriage -Real Housewives of Beverly Hills/Did Erika Jayne know? -Kate's dream of naming OPI nail polishes or eyeshadow palettes Among other things. Enjoy! Twilight Part 2: patreon.com/bethereinfive As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners HelixSleep.com/bethereinfive Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/BETHEREINFIVE Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

This week, Kate is joined by Cathy Peshek (@poorlittleitgirl) to deep dive the Twilight Saga. Twilight has experienced somewhat of an internet renaissance ever since all 5 movies arrived on Netflix in July. Unsurprisingly, these ageless vampires did not exactly age well, so Kate and Cathy both celebrate and lament elements of the books/movies; from loving them for what they were to understanding the more troubling themes that seem so obvious now. They discuss the standout themes from each movie, why Bella served as a vessel for the emotionally fragile, discuss pet peeves/plot holes, delve into crowdsourced questions from Instagram, and all-in-all, just thoroughly enjoy taking a supermassive black hole of a deep dive into this iconic moment in pop culture. Enjoy! Look out for bonus content later this week on Patreon: patreon.com/bethereinfive Donate to https://mthg.org/ to help secure the future of the Quileute tribe by moving the at-risk community to the safe zone where their culture and heritage can continue to thrive for generations to come. Listeners can receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping. Visit Cuyana.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get your individual code Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout To see terms and learn more about how to earn $10 cashback, go to paypal.com/BETHEREINFIVE. To get $10 cashback on your first transaction of $20 or more, just head to your local CVS and pay using your PayPal or Venmo app Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

In this podcast, the host explores the world of wellness influencers who teach manifestation. She discusses her conflicting thoughts on spirituality, the law of attraction, and the materialism of social media influencers. The podcast also delves into the ethics of coaching, the impact of the law of attraction on mental health, and the speaker's personal reflections on manifestation and uncertainty.

This week, Kate resuscitates the 2019 sorority deep dive to bring you part 3: the potential new member bender. The tides didn't turn but they have appeared to have rolled in the favor of Bama rush taking over Tiktok For You pages across the nation. In this episode, Kate breaks down her fascination with reliving sorority recruitment via Tiktok, her confusion at where their accessories are from, reminisces about her own experience with raising her glass (then getting sent to standards), and discusses the part of it she hasn't covered enough: what this would look like if you weren't selected. Additionally, she dives into the lore of University of Alabama's "old row" vs. "new row" and the secret society called The Machine that is rumored to still wield a great deal of power, not only over student government, but also local & state political elections. Then, Kate does a snorkel through the Grammy nominee CDs from '96 and '98 and forgets why, but pretty sure Billie Eilish's latest bridge has something to do with it. TLDR; from the outside looking in, you can never understand it… from the inside looking out, you can never explain it. Enjoy & AOT! PATREON: patreon.com/bethereinfive CLEAR THE LISTS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18wRZYiICLE_zJg12f7wyYWFW333o3UEJR4kzK2gW3vs/htmlview SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/bethereinfive and use promo code bethereinfive ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Go to Prose.com/bethereinfive for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bethereinfive WORKS CITED: https://classic.esquire.com/article/1992/4/1/the-most-powerful-fraternity-in-america https://cw.ua.edu/65356/news/tracking-the-machine-a-timeline-of-uas-underground-greek-organization/ ARCHIVE.ORG via greekchat.com Listener emails

A fairly fast-paced snorkel detailing every question Kate has about the cottagecore internet aesthetic and its relationship to folklore, quarantine, bloggers, the popularity of the nap dress, homesteaders, big berry picking energy, condocore, horse and/or dolphin girls, among other things. Includes snorkels about Red (Taylor's Version), Hill House Home, and My Unorthodox Life as well. Enjoy! WORKS CITED https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Cottagecore https://www.chicandcultural.co.uk/post/aesthetics-the-style-of-internet-subcultures https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jul/04/nell-diamond-hmd-tweet-bankers-no-sympathy https://www.eonline.com/news/1277757/nell-diamond-retraces-her-steps-to-nap-dress-success-and-how-motherhood-helped-along-the-way SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners HelixSleep.com/bethereinfive 25% off ANYTHING you order when you get better hydration today using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUIDIV.COM Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week, Kate starts with a personal update, then has a *burning* desire to tell you about the consequences of a recent Amazon purchase she made. She then answers listener questions about a variety of topics, ranging from men telling women to wear less makeup, bridal parties, Taylor Swift lyrics, small talk, quitting your job, being single, and more! Enjoy. Personal episodes (wedding etc.) and more at patreon.com/bethereinfive CLEAR THE LISTS! https://bit.ly/bti5clearthelists SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: To experience an entirely new standard of comfort, visit bollandbranch.com to get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code BETHEREINFIVE Go to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code BETHEREINFIVE to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month's subscription plus FREE shipping on EVERY order Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/bethereinfive Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive

Continued from last year, when Kate wrote a rough, albeit spirited, partial script imagining how the characters of Stars Hollow would react to COVID-19. She posts niche content like this on Patreon (given it's a soul-baring indicator of her level of obsession in the series) but hopefully fellow Gilmore Girls fans will enjoy! If you've already heard the Patreon version, FYI this has both the original plus roughly 30 mins more of added commentary and personal fan fiction plot lines. Next week, we will be back to regular episodes! Listen to more Gilmore Girls deep dives on patreon.com/bethereinfive

A deep dive into the world of MK&A including two hours of meandering through Full House, DualStar, My First Video, direct to VHS, and some of the greats: Billboard Dad, Passport to Paris, Holiday in the Sun, etc. The 20 min intro contains Kate's recent thoughts, but the rest of this was recorded last year and Kate was lucky enough to be joined by a fellow MKA-obsessed listener, Kelly Bare. This week, instead of new episodes, Kate is releasing some of her niche bonus episodes from Patreon that have been behind a paywall for people to enjoy on the regular feed. Next up, Gilmore Girls fanfic. Enjoy! LINK TO MORE BONUS EPISODES: patreon.com/bethereinfive DEEP DIVE REQUEST FORM: https://bit.ly/bti5deepdives LIVE SHOW TRACK 5 NYC TICKETS: https://dice.fm/event/lv5vp-kate-kennedy-track-five-a-be-there-in-five-live-event-5th-aug-chelsea-music-hall-new-york-tickets

This week, Kate is joined by style journalist Elizabeth Holmes (author of the popular instagram series So Many Thoughts & recent NYT Bestselling book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style). They discuss all things royal style & protocol, diplomatic dressing, their favorite Meghan & Kate moments, the Oprah interview, the [lack of] follow up by the family, Meghan's media coverage, Lilibet, royal stylists, and more! At the beginning for a brief pop culture roundup, Kate shares her thoughts about Emmy noms and In The Heights, among other things! Enjoy! Follow Kate: @bethereinfive Follow Elizabeth: @eholmes Buy Elizabeth's book here! Track 5 NYC (live show + Taylor Swift dance party) tickets are available here: Patreon bonus episodes, powerpoint parties, Kate's health update, TS playlist episode: patreon.com/bethereinfive Listen to HGTV OBSESSED on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Helix is offering up to $200 dollars off ALL mattress orders AND 2 free pillows for our listeners atHelixSleep.com/BETHEREINFIVE Get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/BETHEREINFIVE Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start your Ritual today

This week, Kate is joined by Betches co-founder and chief creative officer Sami Sage to discuss the latest about #FreeBritney, among other topics. From 4th of July culture, to patriotism, to Taylor Swift, this episode has a little bit of everything. Kate starts off the episode by talking through some of the recent developments since the interview to get everyone up to speed as well. Enjoy! Tickets to Track 5 NYC: https://dice.fm/event/lv5vp-kate-kennedy-track-five-a-be-there-in-five-live-event-5th-aug-chelsea-music-hall-new-york-tickets Listen to HGTV OBSESSED on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bethereinfive Right now, new members can get bacon for life when they sign up. Just go to ButcherBox.com/BETHEREINFIVE Cuyana never goes on sale but as a special offer, my listeners can receive 10% off your first order over $150 plus free shipping. Visit Cuyana.com/BETHEREINFIVE to get your individual code Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code BETHEREINFIVE at oliveandjune.com/BETHEREINFIVE