Be There in Five

My favorite podcast to keep me company. I love love love the long form audio and much more than the trendy video podcasts taking over the industry. The real Beths will never leave 💗

I have listened to this podcast off and on for years, but more on than off. In such a saturated market, it’s a testament to Kate’s intelligence and realness that I keep coming back. She has a way of both validating my interests while also provoking deeper thoughts on these same things. Keep podcasting Kate!

The wittiness, the word play, the candor and the cleverness that comes out of Kate’s mouth… just thank you.

I will never be able to express my gratitude enough for Kate Kennedy. I hadn’t heard of her until her book came out and I have never so instantly connected with someone’s perspective on life, pop culture, hardship, etc. Of course I binged the podcast and became a certified Beth (with the sweatshirt and all lol). Kate always seems to say exactly what I’m thinking but so much more humorously and succinctly. Her book and podcast are like a time capsule for millennial women but somehow also remain evergreen. Kate’s words have helped me through so many challenging times and provided a safe, soft space when the everything around me felt chaotic. Listening to her feels like sitting outside at a fire table, drinking a glass of wine with your best friend. That said, it absolutely pains me to say anything even remotely critical (Kate, please don’t hate me!), but the one thing I can’t get past is her unwavering support and lack of critical analysis when it comes to Taylor Swift. When she talks about her - I feel like I’m listening to a different person. TS behaves in a way and represents so many things that Kate has actively spoken out against and thoughtfully criticized. I wish there was a Patreon tier that would edit out all the TS eps and commentary because it is so hard to listen to someone I admire so, so much champion someone so (and I don’t use this word lightly) - problematic and unethical. Someone like Taylor should be learning from and admiring someone as authentic, observant, intelligent, and kind-hearted as Kate - not the other way around. I have a sneaking suspicion that most of us listen to this podcast in spite of the large amount of TS talk…not because of it. I wish Kate would admire and appreciate TS for what her music meant to her in her life, but realize that maybe TS is stuck in a state of arrested development and doing more harm than good at this point. I would just love to see Kate untether her brand from TS to a degree and let her own voice shine more. Bottom line though, Kate - no parasocial relationship is perfect am I right? ;) - and the joy and comfort you have brought me has made me a lifelong fan and champion of yours without a doubt! May your milk always be chocolate and your pizza be square :)