Your Weekly Breakdown

Hard Copy Media

This is Your Weekly Breakdown – the silly and (sometimes) smart podcast for busy women. If you’ve shown up at a dinner party or meeting and not known what on earth people are talking about, then pull up a chair, baby, you’re at the right table. You'll feel like you're snuggled up on the couch chatting with your smart friends, or catching up with your girlfriend at a coffee shop while she fills you in on the latest drama. Each week, join hosts Caitlin Howden and Emily Key to chat about cultural conversations and news, make fun of the latest pop culture happenings, rant about life’s minor inconveniences, judge each other’s style and life choices, and maybe interview a guest or 2.   If you’re the kind of person who needs to know what the hell is going on in the world, wants to hear a hot take on the latest prestige TV, or just get a great recommendation for new music to listen to or book to read over the weekend, you’ve found your people. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Strippers Save Xmas, What to read, End of near burnout + 2026 Goal Setting

    This week on Your Weekly Breakdown, Em + Caitlin spiral (gently) from burnout and big-fat book stacks into airport empathy, 2-star Apple reviews, + the shocking discovery that Nantucket is absolutely ripping cocaine. Along the way: strippers save Xmas, a German Shepherd eats $100 underwear, and AI content is officially declared SLOP. There’s joy, grief, French girl crushes, rogue Turning Point USA Google Forms, accidental witchcraft, and a surprisingly moving reminder that most people are still trying to be decent. Cozy chaos, but make it smart. Books: the correspondentmy friends fredrik bachmanemperor of gladness ocean vuongShownotes badass women of portland strip club communityknix is greatword of the year is sloptimes person of the year is the architects of AIjane austen's 250th birthdayaryna's tennis storyrob reiner latestturning point USA halftime show formrauhnacht goal setting for 2026New york fashion week no more fur, vegan leather is just plastic u guyslady crash test dummieslouvre books ruined *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    1h 6m
  2. 5D AGO

    Heated Rivalry(!!), Critical Thinking collapse, Death of the personal brand, + How to get over feeling embarrassed

    Running on fumes, rage, and one ridiculously embarrassing story, this episode of Your Weekly Breakdown ricochets from feral morning energy to a surprisingly sharp cultural autopsy: Diddy documentaries, horny hockey romances, collapsing math skills, news from TikTok, AI deepfakes, banned words, trad-wife hypocrisy, digital detoxes, hockey canada, data centres, pipeline politics, and—mercifully—a horny left-coiled snail who finally found love.  It’s chaotic, funny, occasionally furious, and weirdly tender, with Em + Cait asking the big questions (wait what's your most embarrassing moment?!) while swearing slightly less than usual, and proving, once again, that the world is on fire but at least the conversation is good! Shownotes: Diddy's docuheated rivalrykids can't do math anymore :( where college kids get their news (tiktok dear god)australia's social media banPENN american's banned wordslet's kill our personal brandshockey canada case stoney creekecole polytechnique expands scholarshipsjameela jamil on tradwivesluigi mangione updatesrolling stone expose on amazon data centres and cancerjeremy the left curling snailpipelinesmotherhood spending *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    1h 14m
  3. DEC 2

    We're Apple Podcasts' Best of 2025?! + RFK's bad science, digital affairs, and recos for the week!

    In this week's episode, Em and Cait spiral (lovingly) through everything from Rosalía’s divine-chaotic new album to the absolute fever dream of being named one of Apple Podcasts’ Best of 2025. Between norovirus accusations, kids listening to Eminem, chaotic holiday invites, U.S. political nonsense, Meta being Meta, cult documentaries, loneliness, wandering culture, and whether bars should ban solo drinkers, the girls deliver their signature blend of silly, smart, and mildly unhinged. It’s conversational comfort content for busy women everywhere. Shownotes: rosalia's new albumRfk jr on cover of AtlanticTrump wants Rush Hour rebootYouth safety features meta also lolMiss Mexico won!Allison Mack is backWhy is hanging out so hard?Bar bans solo patronsBackstreet's BackChildish Gambino strokeCarney says Canada drops ‘feminist foreign policy’ but upholds valuesList of Degrees not longer classed "Professional" by Trump AdminBirch Babe *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    1h 8m
  4. NOV 24

    Bezos on the Moon, Met Gala + Devil Wears Prada Drama, Plane Privacy dilemma, Miss Mexico, and Alien Comets

    Welcome back to Your Weekly Breakdown, the weekly catch up session with your hosts Emily + Cait, who don't shy away from dumb questions and interesting topics. This week, they cover iron infusions, norovirus, perioral dermititis, face mites, Robbie Hoffman, Miss Mexico and President Sheinbaum, Trump hosting controversial Saudi folks, Billie Eilish + billionaires, Bezos moon plans + funding the met gala, Savvy Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, + job search tips post layoffs.  Cait also celebrates 20 years of her improv show, and Emily spills the beans on her latest travel dilemma.  Shownotes: billie eilish on elonthe arrival fallacy and managing disappointmentpresident sheinbaummiss mexico miss universebezos and sanchez funding the met galajeff wants to put facotires on the moon, no plan b for earththe dark triadrobyn's new song dopamineemily's new fav companysarah seager comes home exoplanet researchernew visitor in space?? 31 atlasthe manor documentarycait defends the artsallison mack and the Nxivm cult *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    1h 11m
  5. NOV 2

    Lily Allen, "Trad Sons", Bot farms, Teacher strikes, Tariff ads, Dead heart transplants, the wellness gender gap, and the usual recos!

    The girls are back with all things culture, work, and women, and have their fav recos for you, per usual. But also...could you live in the 1800s? Have you thought about the SCENT?  Cait and Em are back this week to chat about everything from Doug Ford's tariffs ads to the bot farm heist, to "trad sons" (gtfo) and education strikes. Also did you hear about the woman who ended her marriage after 25 years because her husband ate her slice of cake? Not mad about it, but the girls also address the backlash over the e-reader remote comments. PS who was your first crush?! Cait and Em realize they have the SAME first crush: Devon Sawa. Also maybe Kate Winslet? And sorry, wait, when did you realize your parents didn't know EVERYTHING? Just curious. The girls consider how much is too much to tolerate in a relationship, and study the etymology of the word DUDE. Is there a wellness gender gap? Rhetorical question, but they dive in anyway. Cait finally makes Em speechless with her news about 'dead heart transplants'. They apologize to all of the doctors listening.  Shownotes: "Hubsons"sim bot farm heistdoug ford's tariffs adsgavin newsom skit w/ dougtariff talks are overteachers strike and education systemlila schroth atlantic moon articleSNL cast shakeupdead heart transplantmovie: rose bryne's if I had legs I'd kick youbook: Nymph by stephanie lacavamusic lily allen's albumace by madison cunninghamthe bpm by sudan archives *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    2h 5m
  6. OCT 25

    Lead in protein powder, Earth's 2 moons, JAYS!! Imposter syndrome, Louvre Heist, No Kings, and + who is our Ding Dong of the Week?

    Armed with “shit tickets” and a head cold, Emily and Caitlin tackle West Coast baseball allegiances, why LinkedIn can take a hike, and whether your protein shake comes with a side of heavy metals. They unpack Canada’s stalled coercive-control bill, the Louvre’s scooter heist, MTV’s (real) goodbye, and Earth’s new “backup moon". Plus the girls' latest segment: Ding-Dong of the Week! Wait, there's actual good climate news, happy whales, great books, books, and petty tech (hi, Kobo remote). Call the girls with your chaos: +1-604-937-6058. Shownotes: Mail bag: what's up with bill C332?Louvre HeistNo kings protests + donald's AI poop vidding dong of the week: man who appealed Pelicot case sentencingThe end of MTV kobo e readers now come with a remotelead in protein powderearth now has two moonsRepairing the Ozone LayerHumpback wales no longer face extinctionWatch: The Wild OnesDiplomat S3Read:  The Good DaughterNobody's GirlThe Wayfinder *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    54 min
  7. OCT 17

    Trudeau's yacht denim, Union strike szn, WNBA drama, + skincare and books!

    Cait + Em are smart, soft, slightly over it, and extremely anti-jeans-on-a-yacht. This week on the pod they spiral (politely) from social anxiety to hosting dinners, to hobbies and gorpcore fashion. Guys, how do we really feel about Justin Trudeau's nautical denim? They cover the BC liquor strikes, Alberta teacher strikes, and wow who knew Canada Post owns 91% of Puralator?! Cait + Em also get their first listener call and dive into the best skincare for those not yet hopping on the botox bus. And, because they are so awesome, they also talk sports, space, insane ex behaviour, books, and film. Grab that second cup of coffee, cuddle up with the girls, and try on some lucky b*tch syndrome. Shownotes: gorpcore trend and old man fashion liquor store strikes in bc canada post strike and ownership in puralator emily's magical skin care post Nafisa Collier vs wnba commissioner canada nuclear power on the moon books:  a manual for cleaning womenflat earththe living godgrand rapidsTV/film: victoria beckham documentaryStevebugonia *** Follow along: Your Weekly Breakdown on instagram: www.instagram.com/yourweeklybreakdown Your Weekly Breakdown on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourweeklybreakdownpod Caitlin on instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinhowden Emily on instagram: www.instagram.com/emilykeyistyping Interested in advertising in a Hard Copy Media property? Click here Email anytime with questions: hey@hardcopy.online Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at hardcopy.online/sign-up

    1h 5m

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This is Your Weekly Breakdown – the silly and (sometimes) smart podcast for busy women. If you’ve shown up at a dinner party or meeting and not known what on earth people are talking about, then pull up a chair, baby, you’re at the right table. You'll feel like you're snuggled up on the couch chatting with your smart friends, or catching up with your girlfriend at a coffee shop while she fills you in on the latest drama. Each week, join hosts Caitlin Howden and Emily Key to chat about cultural conversations and news, make fun of the latest pop culture happenings, rant about life’s minor inconveniences, judge each other’s style and life choices, and maybe interview a guest or 2.   If you’re the kind of person who needs to know what the hell is going on in the world, wants to hear a hot take on the latest prestige TV, or just get a great recommendation for new music to listen to or book to read over the weekend, you’ve found your people. 

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