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Be There in Five Podcast

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.”

  1. 12 AUG

    Millennial with Child: The Finale

    In the season 1 finale, Kate decides she should have another season after over 6 years of not realizing she was still technically in season one of Be There in Five, then delves into her candid experience with motherhood she’s promised the main feed for the last year. Enjoy a follow-up from Childless Mill, some cheesy mom thoughts about cuteness aggression & having no chill, practical tips about L&D, surviving months 1-3, and feeling surprised by her social identity, among many other discussions inside the vast world of motherhood. Join her to debunk some of her prior misconceptions and confirm plenty of former doomsday perceptions, with heartfelt personal anecdotes aplenty. After this episode, Kate’s taking a hiatus until September, so if you want more bonus content & weekly BTIF episodes, go to patreon.com/bethereinfive. Join for a year for 10% off or join for a day, she’s not picky. Enjoy!

    1h 55m

  2. 2 AUG

    On Her Errand (A Ballerina Farm Bonus)

    This week, Kate explores the Ballerina Farm article heard ‘round the World Wide Web and reacts to the Times UK profile of homesteaders Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel, who run a picturesque farm in Utah with their eight children. Kate high-level examines Neeleman’s portrayal of farm life, the influence of their Mormon faith on gender roles, how that lack of context likely made the article more inflammatory to a secular audience, and discusses the complexities of claimed empowerment in our choices when they’re from a finite set of options. She also goes on a gratuitous Juilliard tangent (the Troy Bolton of it all), but not before a predictable plea to her audience to not marry someone after three weeks and a rant about bearing children being left up to God's will. Kate also touches on her confusion about the label of “trad wife,” wonders if she is one while her son is on her lap while she records, and attempts to explore the nuances of active versus passive harm when promoting a certain traditional (or regressive) lifestyle on the internet. Enjoy!https://www.thetimes.com/magazines/the-sunday-times-magazine/article/meet-the-queen-of-the-trad-wives-and-her-eight-children-plfr50cgk (https://www.thetimes.com/magazines/the-sunday-times-magazine/article/meet-the-queen-of-the-trad-wives-and-her-eight-children-plfr50cgk)SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1723058173774461&usg=AOvVaw3Gl7ty8-hzU9OnilUM6CTd)!Right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at Babbel.com/BTIF.Get (http://Babbel.com/BTIF.Get) up to 60% off at Babbel.com/BTIF (http://Babbel.com/BTIF). Rules and restrictions may apply.Remember to go to cozyearth.com/bethereinfive (http://cozyearth.com/bethereinfive) to enjoy 30% off using the code BETHEREINFIVE. And after placing your order, select “podcast” in the survey and then select “BETHEREINFIVE” in the dropdown menu that follows.Right now, Hungryroot is offering Be There In Five listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE (http://Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE), to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. That’s Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE (http://Hungryroot.com/BETHEREINFIVE). Don’t forget to use our link, so they know we sent you.Celebrate friendship and adventure this summer with Pair Eyewear. Go to paireyewear.com (http://paireyewear.com) and use code BTIF for 15% off your first Pair. And mention that [Be There in Five] sent you in your post-checkout survey to support us.

    1h 49m

  3. 21 JUL

    Concealed Carrie Bradshaw (with Hannah Berner)

    This week, Kate is joined by Hannah Berner, comedian and host of the popular podcasts Giggly Squad and Berner Phone, and the star of her new Netflix special, We Ride at Dawn. Broadcasting from a studio in NYC, Kate asks about her trajectory since reality TV, the flawless burnt amber matching set outfit choice, navigating the male-dominated stand-up scene, and the importance of centering niche female humor in mainstream spaces. They also discuss the pressure women face in their 30s, the ever-present dilemma of having kids, and how Hannah feels that tennis is now an aesthetic, among other things. Enjoy!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOrder Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/ (https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/)Now through July 31 you can try 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for ZERO dollars! Gift yourself or someone special an Audible Premium Plus membership (https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus/monthly?&linkCode=sl2&tag=betherein5-20&linkId=97b1a17b7878ca2dcfe42f577a8fd597&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) today. #CommissionsEarnedRight now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at Babbel.com/BTIF (http://Babbel.com/BTIF). Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/BTIF (http://Babbel.com/BTIF). Rules and restrictions may apply.Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/BETHEREINFIVE (http://Butcherbox.com/BETHEREINFIVE) and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! Again, that's Butcherbox.com/BETHEREINFIVE (http://Butcherbox.com/BETHEREINFIVE) and use code BETHEREINFIVE!Tags:Hannah Berner, Giggly Squad, Summer House, women in comedy, We Ride at Dawn, Netflix special, Bravo

    1h 20m

  4. 15 JUL

    Democracy in Retrograde (with Emily Amick, Sami Sage)

    This week, Kate's joined by two friends of the pod, Sami Sage (Betches Co-Founder) and Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone) about their book Democracy in Retrograde (released 7/9). The discussion focuses on how to spark civic engagement amid increased societal polarization, challenges in public civic life, the importance of making civic duties enjoyable, and how digital lives influence political participation. From pivotal issues like minority rule to voter suppression, Sami and Emily offer practical advice and their real-life experience to help us all feel a little better about being more civics-minded and involved. Enjoy!

    1h 30m

  5. 8 JUL

    Be there in 5, 6, 7, 8! (Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders feat. Victoria Kalina)

    This week, Kate is deep-diving into America's Sweethearts, a docu-series about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which recently debuted on the heels of a canceled reality show Kate had a love/hate relationship with (but watched for 16 seasons): Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team. Victoria's interview starts at ~57:00 For video, check back on YouTube later this week (if we can get the video fixed) or head to Kate's Patreon where we'll upload what we have and share more bonus/cut footage! patreon.com/bethereinfive In the first hour, Kate reviews the docuseries solo and gives her lukewarm takes about their choice to give up production control, her deep-seated fear of Kelli McGonagill Finglass, the immense talent of the women and impressive legacy of the brand, and DCC being the last frontier of a place that seems to openly discriminates based on body type while asking you to do the most and get paid the least. Additionally, the challenges of professional cheerleading, including mental health struggles, relationship dynamics, body image pressures, compensation issues, and the support systems necessary for the harassment they're vulnerable to. In the second hour, Kate is honored to be joined by one of the stars of the docuseries, former 4-year veteran Victoria Kalina, who captivated audiences with her candor about the challenges of a life spent chasing the DCC dream and what navigating sisterhood, mental health, and body image really looks like behind the scenes. She answers all your questions, from who she keeps in touch with, who was really invited to her Tiktok party, the infamous twin bed, the final meeting with Kelli and Judy, finding purpose in sharing about her mental health, the pressure involved with being a legacy, while sharing what she's up to now that she's chosen to build a legacy for herself. Enjoy!

    2h 17m

  6. 30 JUN

    Kate Joins the LadyGang (feat. Becca Tobin, Jac Vanek, Keltie Knight)

    This week, we’ve got a highly anticipated podcast crossover—Jac Vanek, Becca Tobin, and Keltie Knight from LadyGang join Be There in Five! The discussion journeys through their early days of rebranding (IYKYK) to classic millennial nostalgia and the not-so-hidden issues that accompanied some of our favorite pastimes. They discuss dance culture's economic and cultural challenges, the problematic nature of early internet culture (looking at you, AIM chat rooms), and interactions with celebrities from red carpets to IRL sightings. Enjoy!

    1h 2m

  7. 23 JUN

    Buffalo Chicken Wraps and Pop Starlet Stats (Katelilah)

    This week, Kate is answering listener voicemails, like dishing on the culinary delight of buffalo chicken wraps while exploring the dynamics of grilled vs. breaded chicken. Then, she discusses how she thinks people conflate data about screen time overuse with general screen time use and rants about not buying into the “mom guilt.” She also delves into hot pop culture topics, including Taylor Swift's chart strategies against artists like Billie Eilish and Charli XCX, and revisits Olivia Rodrigo’s song “The Grudge.” She also discusses the new “It girls” of pop, like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Renee Rapp, and finishes answering a question about her plans for Teddy to have siblings. Enjoy! 03:18 Musings of a Buffalo Chicken Wrap Enthusiast 05:14 I don't care what I'm getting; I demand breading 16:21 Screen Time and Parenting 38:11 New Pop "It Girls" - Renee Rapp, Chapelle Roan, Sabrina Carpenter 53:07 Charli XCX and the Taylor Swift Chart Controversy 01:30:57 Personal Reflections: Siblings and Parenthood

    1h 41m

  8. 16 JUN

    Let’s Get This Show on the Rodent

    This week, Kate critiques the stagnant nature of traditional Father's Day gift guides and compares them to the rapidly changing trends for women like “office siren,” which leads her to snorkel through the current male microtrend: having a “rat boy summer” or taking on a “rodent boyfriend.” She also discusses how aggressive the gals on TikTok are getting about items being on sale and reflects upon why she’s being followed by a product called Bovine colostrum. Then, after a detour about irreverent bumper stickers, she formally responds to a clip she heard on New Heights where some of the Kelce’s takes about D-COMs were just plain D-wrong, and provides a framework involving DCOM cinema that will help you determine if you’re an old or young millennial. She also talks about TV ratings and how naive we can be about what we think is popular versus what’s truly mainstream and complains about the Curse of Oak Island doing the least but getting the most ratings relative to ladies like the Housewives whose lives implode on television for meager hype. The conversation also touches on reproductive rights, the volume of IVF-related news this week, and, lastly, celebrates millennial dads breaking traditional molds amid reflections on her own motherhood journey. Kate wraps up by inviting audience feedback for the podcast's future direction in a shifting industry landscape. Can you tell this was AI-generated? Enjoy! 00:37 The Eternal Struggle of Men's Gift Guides 04:06 Micro Trends and Aesthetics for Women 08:35 The Rise of 'Rat Boy Summer' and Male Aesthetics 11:16 The Impact of TikTok Ads and Shopping Trends 30:05 Nostalgic Dive into Disney Channel Original Movies 36:24 Millennial Disney Channel Divides 37:28 High School Musical: A Cultural Shift 44:00 Bumper Stickers That Must Be Stopped 48:09 The Curse of Oak Island: A TV Phenomenon 49:05 TV Ratings and Reality Shows 54:21 Diving into Reproductive Rights 55:50 Navigating Infertility and IVF 01:16:59 The Reality of Parenting and Partnerships 01:17:26 Celebrating Millennial Dads 01:29:13 Podcast Future and Listener Feedback

    1h 33m
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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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  • Creator
    Kate Kennedy
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    291
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Be There in Five, LLC
  • Show Website
    Be There in Five

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