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This week on Listen Here’s The Thing, Meko is living her best West Coast life surrounded by sunshine and her California crew, while Katie is holding it down in Michigan with Mr. Nugget and a house that is already decked for Christmas. The ladies catch up on their weekends, Meko’s new workout discovery, reality of solo evenings and what they are cur…
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The ladies are back and catching up after the weekend! Katie spent some quality time with her college bestie and her adorable kiddos, while Meko finally made her way to a local museum (and of course has thoughts). Between stories and laughs, they dive into how to dodge holiday burnout before it hits, how to prep for Thanksgiving without losing your…
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This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are back with another round of laughs, life updates, and the kind of conversations that feel like catching up with your best friends over coffee… or wine. From cozy weekends and quiet houses to pop culture and binge-worthy shows, they’re diving into how life - and the seasons - keep changing onc…
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High Maintenance, Low Effort: The Bedtime Routines That Keep Us (Barely) Together
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1:46:41After Meko’s epic hiking adventure out West, we’re back with another episode that proves wellness isn’t always what it seems. From Kourtney Kardashian’s vagina lollipops to Goop’s infamous jade eggs and vaginal steaming, we’re diving into the wild world of celebrity “health hacks” and calling out the nonsense along the way. Then we get personal wit…
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Wellness Influencers - Fabulous vs Fake
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1:41:25This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are coming in hot and a little unfiltered. From Katie’s trip through the U.P. (yes, including the weed shops) to Meko’s Ann Arbor trip and Uncork for a Cure, it’s another Weekend Catch-Up you don’t want to miss. The gals dive into everything from the 13-year-old Egyptian true-crime shocker to wh…
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The Power of a Comeback: Naseem Rochette’s Unbreakable Story
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1:10:14Get ready for one of our most powerful episodes yet! This week, Katie and Meko sit down with Naseem Rochette, author of The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over, to dive into her journey from tragedy to triumph. We explore how Naseem took a life-shattering event and turned it into her “Unbreakable” story of resilience, transformation, and purpose.…
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True Crime, why is it a Suburban wife obsession
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1:33:09This week on Listen, Here’s the Thing, Katie and Meko are back and catching up on all things midlife happenings, pop culture, and true crime obsession - with a side of canning apples and influencer swag bags. Weekend Catch-Up: Meko hit UofM Homecoming while Katie went full Little House on the Prairie - making applesauce, baking, and channeling her …
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New York Adventures, Headlines and Hot Takes
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1:34:53Katie and Meko are back with all the laughs, hot takes, and midlife real talk you love. This week, the ladies dish on their quick New York getaway, what was planned vs. what actually happened, and the latest celebrity news, from Taylor Swift not being the Super Bowl Halftime Show, to Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s rumored split. Plus, their take o…
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Katie and Meko are back with a weekend catch-up you don’t want to miss! Katie hit Ferris State for Homecoming while Meko kept busy with dinner dates and the Northwood Auto Show . From there, the ladies dive into everything they’ve been watching, bingeing Black Rabbit, getting hooked on The Girlfriend (this month’s book club pick), and revisiting th…
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This week Katie and Meko are back from their Up North Michigan adventures and sharing all the stories you didn’t know you needed. From surprise small-town fun to unexpected hiccups, nothing’s off-limits. Then, the ladies realize they completely missed the fact that the Emmy Awards even happened, but don’t worry, they’ve got plenty to say about the …
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Katie and Meko are back with a weekend recap and a few laughs before diving into the shows that have us glued to the couch. First up, more juicy details and wild opinions on Netflix’s , Unknown Number: High School Catfish. Then it’s time for some real talk as the ladies break down Hulu’s chilling documentary "Stalking Samantha", a story that sparks…
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Katie and Meko are back, and this week is packed with everything from football to conspiracies (with a little wine in between). The ladies kick things off with college football’s opening weekend and share their own empty nester double date adventures in Birmingham, MI. From there, they dive deep into Netflix’s shocking new documentary Unknown Numbe…
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College Send-Offs and Spain Mishaps
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1:23:44Katie and Meko are back in the studio with another jam-packed episode covering everything from empty nest life to the wild world of pop culture. Katie and Meko are fresh off college drop-off while Meko just got back from Spain (and yes, losing her phone abroad was a saga). The ladies dig into Taylor Swift’s new album, her engagement, and the rumors…
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The Encore Botox, Fillers and Lasers… Everything you know from our favorite nurse injectors, Haley and Taylor
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1:31:08ENCORE EPISODE This week, Katie and Meko are joined by the incredible nurse injectors from Glo Skin Spa in Midland, Michigan, and things get real about Botox, fillers, lasers, and the wild world of aesthetics. 💉✨ We’re talking: The latest trends in anti-aging treatments What actually works for women over 40 Why Botox parties in someone’s living roo…
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Before the ladies take a little summer break, Katie and Meko are here to chat up current life happenings, from the calm, golf outings and baby showers, to the final stretch of prepping kids for college. The ladies get real about how they're handling this season of change. They dive into the latest health trends—GLP-1s, sauna blankets, red light the…
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It’s Katie’s birthday, and we’re celebrating Listen, Here’s the Thing style — with wine, wit, and one of Katie’s closest friends, Kristine Lang, joining the conversation. In this episode, we’re bringing the ultimate girls’ night energy as Kristine dives into her hottest takes on all things Bravo, the Zach Bryan and Brianna drama making headlines ag…
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Katie and Meko are back with a weekend recap you didn’t know you needed. Meko’s suddenly a Wimbledon expert, Katie’s basically living at the barre studio, and somehow, we’re already shopping for dorm rooms and debating the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (is it really worth it this year?). Then things get deep—we’re talking A.I. and what it means for au…
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We’re Back, Baby! Ask Your Big Sisters Anything After two weeks out of the studio, Katie and Meko are back—refreshed, a little unfiltered, and full of stories. Meko’s been jet-setting from Canada to Miami for family visits, while Katie has been fully embracing solo living (yes, there was wine… and maybe some online shopping). But we didn’t want to …
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Botox, Fillers and Lasers… Everything you know from our favorite nurse injectors, Haley and Taylor
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1:31:08This week, Katie and Meko are joined by the incredible nurse injectors from Glo Skin Spa in Midland, Michigan, and things get real about Botox, fillers, lasers, and the wild world of aesthetics. 💉✨ We’re talking: The latest trends in anti-aging treatments What actually works for women over 40 Why Botox parties in someone’s living room should never …
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'Here Comes Menopause' with Special Guest Ang (ENCORE)
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1:43:39We’re bringing this one back because it’s just that good. In this episode, Katie and Meko sit down with their hilarious (and brutally honest) friend, Angeliquea Passaglia—author of Here Comes Menopause—to talk all things midlife, hormones, and not losing your damn mind in the process. From hot flashes to weight gain to testosterone pellets (yes, re…
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What Strong Fathers Teach Daughters About Love, Worth & Boundaries
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1:46:11This week, we're getting a little reflective (but still keeping it real) as we dive into the book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. From confidence to connection, we break down how our dads shaped the way we love, lead, and parent. Expect bold opinions, a few emotional moments, and of course—our signature humor. Whether your dad was your rock or yo…
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Friendship Over 40: The Real Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed
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1:25:52In this episode, Katie and Meko dive deep into the evolving world of female friendships after 40. From long-distance besties to navigating shifting social circles, we're unpacking what it really means to stay connected when life is full of career changes, empty nests, and husbands who just don’t get the group chat. Pour the wine, text your group ch…
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Katie’s back from CMA Fest, they are both trying to survive grad party season, and now they are unpacking everything women over 40 are really thinking about. From weight loss and supplements, meal planning fatigue, to the wild truth behind microdosing retreats (9 Perfect Strangers, anyone?)—we’ve got opinions. Katie and Meko also talk about empty n…
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What We Wish We Knew at 30 (So We're Telling You Now)
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1:39:05This week, Katie’s packing her carry on (can’t believe she is not checking a bag) for CMA Fest (even though she has zero idea what she’s doing there) and racing back just in time for her daughter’s grad party. Meko just got back from Ohio where she was celebrating a friend’s daughter’s graduation, and suddenly realizing… we’ve come a long way since…
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This week, we kick things off with graduation season recap,the caps, gowns, questionable venue, and the emotional rollercoaster of realizing your baby is really leaving the nest. Katie’s still spiraling about her soon-to-be empty house, while Meko is trying to get her a new hobby and travel itinerary. They give their hot takes on Sirens on Netflix …
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This week, Katie and Meko pour the wine and unpack all the feels around graduation season. With kids heading off into new chapters (and one adorable guest appearance from Meko’s daughter Evie fresh off her elementary school walkthrough), the moms are feeling some kind of way. They’re asking all the real questions: Are we emotionally prepared for an…
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'Here Comes Menopause' with Special Guest Ang
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1:43:39This week, Katie and Meko welcome their hilarious and dear friend Angeliquea Passaglia, author of Here Comes Menopause—to talk about the change with a lot less shame and a lot more sass. From Aunt Flow (or Aunt Rose?) to hot flashes, weight gain, and testosterone pellets, nothing is off limits. Angeliquea gets real about what actually helped, what …
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This week, Katie and Meko go from the first wine pour to tears. After a weekend of senior prom prep and pictures, charity events, and the current vote taking place in town, things take a more heartfelt turn as Meko reads a poem about motherhood that has both ladies crying into their wine glasses. They might be sharing their birth stories. They’re a…
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Behind the Lens - Special Guest Kelsey Meyers
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1:33:33This week, Katie and Meko are pulling back the podcast curtain and introducing the secret sauce behind the scenes, our editor and producer, Kelsey Meyers (aka the person who cuts out the awkward pauses, edits the rants, and still somehow loves us). We talk all things: What it’s really like editing Listen, Here’s the Thing It’s equal parts behind-th…
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This week, Katie and Meko talk turkey hunting, Easter, and existential questions about life after the kids move out. There is also your weekly dose of unimportant news, Blue Origin’s s all-female flight backlash, Bieber looking lost at Coachella and Blake & Justin are back in the news. And it is not looking good for Blake New to the podcast, what w…
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This week, Katie and Meko are coming in hot, or at least lukewarm, because Michigan weather is finally giving a spring vibe, and there’s plenty to catch up on. Meko recaps her East Coast girls' weekend, and Katie’s navigating the land of teenage promposals, senioritis, and grad party prep. The ladies break down the Coachella drama that has the inte…
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After a quick recap of their Mexico travels, Katie and Meko are joined by the genius behind the new wine and cocktail pairing app, Pairable.ai, that’s changing the way we drink and snack. Whether you're a “whatever’s open” kind of gal or someone who needs the perfect sip for your truffle popcorn, this episode has your taste buds covered. They chat …
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This week, Katie and Meko are podcasting LIVE from Mexico—with drinks in hand, monkeys in the trees, and chaos (as always) in the background. Between dolphin swims, Katie’s husband losing his phone, and attempting to record while everyone on the resort walks by, they somehow manage to cover everything from family vacations to cold plunging. They’re…
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This week, Katie and Meko are catching up after a weekend of big city adventures and big couch energy. Meko hit the town in Detroit while Katie dove headfirst into a new Netflix series—spoiler: it’s binge-worthy. But the heart of the episode is all about your inner circle. The ladies dig into what it really means to surround yourself with people wh…
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This week, Katie and Meko are recapping the whirlwind that was last week—including a Tony Hinchcliffe comedy night, which was hilarious, offensive, and totally on brand. Then it’s time for a TV reality check: Should you be watching Temptation Island, Running Point, or White Lotus (and are we booking a trip to Thailand now or later?)? Plus, they div…
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Listen, Here’s the thing, this week, Katie and Meko are breaking down all the new shows out there on TV. (Basically, they already wasted their time, should you be wasting yours) From Love Is Blind finale drama to Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, plus a deep dive into the Ruby Franke scandal (because WTF?!). But first, the ladies dive into a little…
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Fashion Forecast and Mexico Glow-up Plans
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1:32:01This week, Katie and Meko are serving up all the tea, trends, and tips to get you ready for spring! First, Meko recaps her 15th year at Cougarpalooza in Deer Valley (legendary), while Katie breaks down her very simple weekend. Then, it’s celebrity gossip time—the Oscars, Wicked movie hype, and the latest red-carpet moments (ummmmm- worth watching o…
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Shaken, Stirred & Spilling the Tea with Our Guest Bartender, Mitch
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1:57:05This week, Katie and Meko are shaking things up—literally! They’re joined by their favorite Midland bartender Mitch, who’s mixing up three killer cocktails while spilling all the industry secrets. From what makes a great bartender to bartender red flags, he’s giving the inside scoop on what to order, what not to order, and the drinks every home mix…
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This week, Katie and Meko are diving into the wild world of con artists and imposters, inspired by the jaw-dropping docuseries Apple Cider Vinegar and Scamanda. But first, a little weekend recap—Meko had a chef’s dinner, Katie spent the weekend at the hockey rink and Bulldog Day, and of course, they have to discuss Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively and …
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Never Peak. Reinventing luxury with special guest: Jewelry Designer Jodi Bromley
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1:48:12This week, we are beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented Jodi Bromley to the pod! She’s turning vintage luxury into stunning, sustainable jewelry, and we’re getting the inside scoop on her creative process, where she discovers designer treasures, and, of course, her serious coat obsession. Jodi also reminds us of an important fashion rul…
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Life, Gossip, All the News and Wine
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1:54:38This week, Katie and Meko are covering everything—from hot yoga struggles to a girls' night in Birmingham, plus all the Grammy moments: killer performances, snubs, and did the right people actually win? And of course, they drop their Super Bowl predictions (because we all know it’s about the halftime show and snacks). Katie is gearing up for her Ne…
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Hello and Happy Monday! Katie and Meko are shaking things up this week, they’re sipping Champs and attempting fine art (aka painting each other’s portraits) while diving into all things pop culture. They’re breaking down the Grammys (snubs? Surprises? Or do they not even know who anyone is?), debating if the Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl was rigged,…
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Listen, here’s the thing……… Meko landed from Napa just as Katie took off for Vegas, but nothing stops these two from delivering the off-the-rails, never-fact-checked, completely biased conversations you know and love. Meko shares the details on her wine-tasting adventures, which somehow ended with a birthday trip to a Korean spa. Meanwhile, Katie—s…
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Meko’s birthday is coming up and Katie is planning a party, and she also has a new snack obsession from her trip to Traverse City! This episode is packed with everything from weekend recaps to the Landman finale, plus a deep dive into breast health (because they’re responsible like that). Super Dave—Listen, Here’s the Thing’s #1 fan and Katie’s dad…
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We’re kicking off 2025 with a jam-packed episode full of laughter, insights, and a little drama! Katie talks about her most recent up skin care journey, and we dive into 2025’s “Ins and Outs”—from lifting heavier weights to getting up earlier every day. Plus, Dry January struggles (NO, we are not doing it), decluttering closets, and manifesting a f…
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In this episode of Listen, Here's the Thing, Meko and Katie kick off 2025 by reminiscing about the podcast’s 2024 highlights and fan interactions. Super Dave, the podcast's biggest fan, is set to join as a guest in the new year, and Katie beams over the thoughtful messages she gets whenever listeners hear a Bob Seger song. Meko takes us back to the…
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We’re taking a little holiday break to soak up time with family—and with each other, of course—but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you hanging! We’re bringing back one of our OG episodes, Shit Week, the one that made 8-Minute Friend a thing. We’ll be back in the NEW YEAR with fresh episodes, new surprises, and all the laughs and cocktail-fueled tea …
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Katie and Meko are spreading some holiday cheer with a festive mix of gossip, conspiracies, and wild tangents. They kick things off with a Hallmark movie hot take, are they worth watching? Lindsay Lohan’s undetectable surgery glow-up, and a little squirrel talk (because their attention spans and topic focus are small). Then, it’s a dive into music …
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Last Minute Christmas buys - Returning Special Guest: Jen Glackin
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1:36:23The holidays are coming in hot, and this week Meko and Katie welcome back their favorite shopping and trend finder, Jen Glackin—aka Occasionally Jenna—for a no-nonsense guide to last-minute Christmas shopping. This episode is packed with gift ideas, fashion tips, and style debates that’ll have you ready to check off everyone on your list (and maybe…
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Meko and Katie are back in the studio, reminiscing about their California adventure. From seeing Wicked with their girls, indulging in fabulous food, and catching a Lakers game, the trip was a whirlwind of laughs and unforgettable moments. On the pop culture radar, the duo dives into the drama: Pookie and Jet's new arrival, push presents (or lack t…
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