

Be There in Five
Kate Kennedy
Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.”
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Sep 22, 2023 • 2h 3min
Roman Fempire (feat. Sami Sage)
This week, Kate welcomes back Sami Sage (co-founder of Betches) to the podcast to discuss a real grab bag of topics related to current and past pop culture events. They discuss lessons learned from a rewatch of early Southern Charm seasons, the shift in cultural conversation about age gaps, millennials dating to marry versus dating to date, Taylor Swift’s recent pap walks, RHONY’s new cast, the Tiktok phenomenon of “Tube girl” and the trend about the “female Roman Empire,” among other topics. Spoiler alert: they spend the last half hour or so discussing the Roy Man Empire (if you will) since Kate just watched Succession during mat leave and needs Sami’s thoughts about the show and the Roy family, and eventually, they close with a few thoughts about TS’s newly released vault track titles. Enjoy!Pre order my book, One in a Millennial here!Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!Sign up today at butcherbox.com/bethereinfive and use code BETHEREINFIVE to get $20 off your first order. That’s butcherbox.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive to claim this deal.Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s 20% of ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at LIQUID-IV.COM.Prep your skin for fall with clean, vegan skincare from OSEA. And right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BTIF at OSEAMalibu.com.Promote skin support from within without compromising clean science. HyaCera from Ritual is a skin supplement you can actually trust. Ritual is offering my listeners 30% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start Ritual or add HyaCera to your line up today.

Sep 10, 2023 • 0sec
Beths in Show #2 (Unexpected Ancestry Results and Twee Culture)
This week, Kate starts with some classic BTIF tangents, namely the 8 Passengers/Ruby Franke/Jodi Hildebrandt arrests and their “mental health” organization/cult, then interviews two podcast listeners about topics of their choice. First, Shea opens up about her experience getting back an NPE (not parent expected) result from an Ancestry DNA kit and her search for the truth of her identity ever since. Then, she talks with Emily to dissect the 2000s “Twee” aesthetic in all its ModCloth manic-pixie glory. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSPre-order my book, One in a Millennial, here!Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!-If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. That’s drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Check it out.-Right now, BÉIS is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 15% off your first purchase.-Helix is offering 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor of Labor Day! Go to HelixSleep.com/BeThereInFive and use code HELIXPARTNER25. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.-Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code bethereinfive when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code bethereinfive.

Sep 3, 2023 • 1h 17min
Mom Jeaneology (Katelilah)
This week, Kate provides an update on life with a newborn, then answers listener voicemails about hot girl cars in high school, the full-circle nature of 90s mom fashion and their offspring’s current fashion, a dissertation in defense of “mom jeans,” and her thoughts/theories about what happened with the mass exodus of Scooter Braun’s client roster. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Pre-order my book, One in a Millennial here!Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. That’s drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Check it out.Right now my listeners get 30% off their Aurate purchase using code bethereinfive30 at AURATENEWYORK.com.Right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAMalibu.com.Try today at StitchFix.com/BETHEREINFIVE and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. That’s StitchFix.com/BETHEREINFIVE.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 35min
Eat Prey Love (with Caroline Moss and Nora McInerny)
Caroline Moss and Nora McInerny join the host to talk about topics like sleepover tales, folksy pop music era, Glee covers, group text thread history, Fireflies song and being hungry at someone else's house.

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 49min
Under the Influencer (with Ashley Spivey)
This week, Kate starts with a quick personal update (but is still on mat leave) and is sharing a pre-recorded episode with Ashley Spivey, an incredible influencer and women’s advocate Kate has followed for over a decade ever since her stint on Brad Womack’s season of The Bachelor. They reminisce about the early days when Bachelor Nation Twitter was fun, how she’s maintained an audience ever since the show, her experience nannying full-time, challenges of finding childcare, meeting their husbands at bars in NYC, etc. Then they venture into the inception of Spivey’s Book Club, her current book recommendations, their favorite childhood books, and thoughts on Colleen Hoover, followed by a discussion about navigating pregnancy after loss, Ashley’s advocacy with the Stillbirth Prevention Act, her perspective on motherhood, and so much more. Enjoy!PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM to ask your member of Congress to support the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Pre-order my book, One in a Millennial here!Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!BÉIS (base) is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 15% off your first purchase.Evelyn & Bobbie is giving Be There in Five listeners an exclusive discount code to try Evelyn & Bobbie bras, risk-free, for yourself! Use code BETHEREINFIVE on EvelynBobbie.com for $15 off your first bra. That’s EvelynBobbie.com (spelled “Bobbie”) with code BETHEREINFIVE for $15 off your first bra.Now Sugar-Free— Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.Elevate your summer looks and get 15% off your first pair when you go to paireyewear.com/BETHEREINFIVE.Get to know your nutrients on a deeper level with 30% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.

Aug 6, 2023 • 1h 40min
The Wedding Planner (with Emma Gray and Claire Fallon)
This week, Kate’s on mat leave and invited Claire and Emma (from Love To See It podcast, formerly Here to Make Friends) to review one of Kate’s favorite semi-problematic romantic comedies: The Wedding Planner. They discuss the wedding romcom industrial complex, some of their favorite recent romantic recaps that did or didn’t stand the test of time, and then dive into one of J. Lo’s finest films, where the audience is made to root for a wedding vendor creeping behind their client’s back to seduce the groom. They LOL at the tried-and-true tropes, eye-roll at the gender dynamics, talk about the unlucky-in-love career woman archetype, and reexamine Matthew McConaughey’s character, wondering just how much ethically questionable behavior we’re willing to overlook if you work at a children’s hospital and save a Jimmy Choo from being steamrolled by a dumpster. Enjoy!Pre order my book, One in a Millennial here.Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. That’s drinkAG1.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Right now, Hungryroot is offering our/my listeners 30% off your first delivery and free veggies forlife. Just go to Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE, to get 30% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Don’t forget to use our link, so they know we sent you.Don't miss this rare opportunity to try OSEA's Bestsellers Body Care Set for 33% off and 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $60.

Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 47min
Beths in Show (MK&A's Detective Series & Mormon Missions)
This week, Kate interviews listeners for the debut of a series she’s calling “Beths in Show” where she interviews podcast listeners about random topics they feel strongly about. The majority of this series will air on Patreon but this is a preview of some of the fun/interesting convos to come! This week covers Mary-Kate & Ashley’s detective series, “The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley” (highly recommend watching “The Case of the Mystery Cruise” on YouTube) with Tracy and Mormon missions with Maddy. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSPre order my book, One in a Millennial here.Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!Right now, BÉIS (base) is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE.Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/bethereinfive. So, if you’re ready for improved sleep for your kids and yourself, go to hatch.co/bethereinfive to get up to 15% off and free shipping!Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. Our listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Let getting dressed be one less thing to worry about.Get to know your nutrients on a deeper level with 20% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.

Jul 23, 2023 • 1h 27min
Life in Plastic, It’s Scholastic (Barbie Movie Review)
In this podcast, the host reviews the Barbie movie and discusses the themes and complex nature of the Barbie franchise. They explore the societal expectations for women and challenge traditional gender roles portrayed in the film. They also discuss the evolution of Barbie dolls, controversial dolls, and iconic outfits. The podcast delves into the impact of Liquid IV and pop culture on self-esteem, and explores the confidence gap between boys and girls during adolescence.

Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 45min
Speak Now (feat. Nikki Glaser)
This week, Kate starts out by discussing her high-level thoughts about the Speak Now re-release, and then she is joined by Nikki Glaser (multi-hyphenate comedian, podcast host, TV host, mega Swiftie, among other things) to talk about Speak Now (TV) favorites and vault tracks, along with other related topics like You’re Losing Me/the Joe Breakup, addressing fans reaching out to her exes online, favorite Eras tour moments, the glory of finding a local Swiftie bar singalong, etc. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Pre-order my book, One in a Millennial here!Right now, BÉIS is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVETo pick up your own pair of Marc Fisher LTD Marysa booties, Georgie tall boots or Varla pumps,go to a Nordstrom near you or shop the anniversary sale online at Nordstrom.com July 17 – Aug 6. Get to know your nutrients on a deeper level with 20% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.Go to Zocdoc.com/BETHEREINFIVE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 40min
Millennial Ennui (with Emily Henry!)
This week, Kate interviews Emily Henry (author of Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place, and more!) about her wildly successful rom-com style novels and the many millennial-adjacent themes that are woven into her beloved characters. They discuss pressing topics, like if her banter is inspired by Gilmore Girls, the location of January and Gus’ houses in Beach Read, having her books optioned for movies, what it’s like trying to maintain creative control, etc. in addition to recurring BTIF themes such as vacation boyfriends, T Swift lyrics, the mystique of effortless women, how we judge female protagonists versus male love interests, and much more. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSEvelyn & Bobbie is giving Be There in Five listeners an exclusive discount code to try Evelyn & Bobbie bras, risk-free, for yourself! Use code BETHEREINFIVE at https://evelynbobbie.com/discount/BETHEREINFIVE for $15 off your first bra.Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BeThereInFive. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.So don’t choose between wearing great makeup, and taking care of your skin. Right now, Kosas is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to Kosas.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to KOSAS.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 15% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on orders over $40.Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to shadyrays.com/TangleFree with code: BETHEREINFIVE for 30% OFF their best-selling Tangle Free Aviator and much more. Save before they sell out and try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 250,000 people.