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We Have Notes with Abby Gardner

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Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 21min

The Sassiest Girls in America (with Jessica Matlin)

Abby is joined by Jessica Matlin, Harper's Bazaar Beauty Director and podcast host, as they discuss their time at Jane and YM, the evolution of teen mags, Courtney Love's feud with Olivia Rodrigo, Jessica's beauty podcast, Fat Mascara, and more.
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Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 8min

It's Handled (with Carrie Byalick)

Abby is joined by her dear friend, Hollywood manager Carrie Byalick, to discuss myriad topics...including, but not limited to: the return of live audiences and concerts, the great Stephen Colbert, Michaela Cole's brilliant I May Destroy You, the absurdist humor of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Jamie Dornan's range, Girls5eva, Cruel Summer, their beloved Scandal, and the era of live tweeting TV shows. Plus, Abby has a couple great book recommendations: Malibu Rising and The View Was Exhausting.
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Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 23min

Sister, Sister (with Amanda Rucker)

Abby's sister, Amanda Rucker, joins her this week to talk Alias and Rambaldi (IYKYK), Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Paradise Hotel, their early binge-watching days together, and much more. And of course because she's a younger sibling, Amanda is ready to let We Have Notes listeners in on some embarrassing tidbits about Abby you might not know.
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Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 18min

The Meta-Pod About Pods (with Bonnie Morrison)

Abby and her fabulous friend Bonnie Morrison talk about the podcasts they love and the ones they love to hate...but can't stop listening to. Plus, Abby's got some notes on the horny new Netflix show Sex/Life and how she's been emotionally gutted by the beautiful Bethann Roberts novel, My Policeman. (And, yes, that's the one soon to be a film starring one Mr. Harry Edward Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson.)
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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 15min

"I'm Like the Forrest Gump of the Editorial World" (with Lori Bergamotto)

Abby and her dear friend (and Style Director of Good Housekeeping) Lori Bergamotto (https://www.instagram.com/loribergamotto/) discuss the summer of Jean Smart including her brilliant turns in "Hacks" and "Mare of Easttown", foundational '80s shows from their youth, which Golden Girl they are, morning television, what Hoda Kotb and Wendy Williams are like IRL, a run-in with a teen crush while dressed as a flamingo, old school TV movies, that time they thought Lori's son was possessed by a Romanov, and so much more.
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Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 2min

Walk, Walk, Fashion Baby (with Faran Krentcil)

Abby and her friend Faran Krentcil dive into a wide variety of topics like what it's really like to work in fashion and where the industry might be heading, their obsession with Ziwe, that one time Faran talked bionic spines with Jared Leto (or when he brushed Abby's arm at the infamous gas station party), Faran's amazing work as editorial director of The Newsette (https://thenewsette.com), a very lovely Gwyneth Paltrow story—and so much more.
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Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 3min

XOXO (with Tyler McCall)

Abby and her friend (and Fashionista editor-in-chief) Tyler McCall go all in on the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite from a little show they both love: Gossip Girl. From favorite and least favorite characters and the absurd plot lines to the brilliant writing and incredible clothing, they're talking about it all. Tyler also shares a *great* theory about the new version of the show coming in July to HBO Max. Plus, congratulations for Harry and Meghan on the birth of their little girl...and some notes on her v. cute name.Check out Tyler's IG (https://www.instagram.com/eiffeltyler) and newsletter, Lincoln Hawk Fan Club (https://lincoln-hawk-fan-club.letterdrop.com) for even more GG content!
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Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 6min

"Pick Me. Choose Me. Love Me." (with Sarah Jenks-Daly)

Abby and her friend Sarah Jenks-Daly, a supervising producer at Late Night with Seth Meyers discuss their beloved Grey's Anatomy—a show they've watched for 17 seasons and over 300 episodes. From the best moments, quotes, and characters (hello, Cristina Yang!) to the water cooler commentary, their desire to know WTF happened with Karev, and how they hope the show eventually ends—no corner of Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital is left untouched. Whether you're still a Grey's person, were once a Grey's person who moved on, or really just want to understand what makes a Grey's person...there's something for you. Plus, the latest shows Abby's watching, where to find Sarah's awesome podcast Late Night Lit (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-night-with-seth-meyers-podcast/id1182084796), and big, AMAZING news about Tia Williams' new book, Seven Days in June (https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Days-June-Tia-Williams/dp/153871910X).
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May 27, 2021 • 1h 8min

"The Legends of Brad's Hair" (with Gwen Flamberg)

Abby and her dear friend Gwen Flamberg, Us Weekly's Executive Editor of Beauty & Style, dive into their decades-long obsession with all things Brad Pitt (including his very sexy man bun at the Oscars and the psychological impact of his relationship with Jen Aniston), the evolution of celebrity beauty and fragrances, how Gwen broke the news that their old friend Daniel Martin did Meghan Markle's wedding day makeup, their fabulous photo ops with J. Lo and Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo's hairstylist Clayton Hawkins and his incredible braid work, and much more. Plus, Abby's thoughts on "Sour", the Keith McNally/Graydon Carter feud, and this saucy Taika Waititi/Rita Ora/Tessa Thompson situation.
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May 21, 2021 • 58min

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! (with Alyssa Shelasky)

Abby and her friend Alyssa Shelasky—a fabulous writer whose work appears in places like New York magazine, the New York Times, Elle, and Glamour—reminisce about Alyssa's time on the Ben Affleck beat back in the day at Us Weekly before diving into their shared passion for all things Bravo. They chat about the new season of RHONY, Vanderpump Rules, the hottest househusbands, Southern Charm, and much more.

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