A Brunette and a Blonde with Katy and Abby

Katy and Abby
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Join two high school besties, Katy and Abby, living post-grad life in different cities talking about life, love, and everything in between.

  1. 6d ago

    Fall Feels Better When You Stop Chasing Perfect Aesthetics

    Fall Vibes, Cozy Rituals, and a Very Good First Date Abby and Katy kick off a fall-themed episode with cozy updates, seasonal rituals, TV talk, and a relationship update that turns into the standout story of the week. They also share practical fall recommendations for everything from candles and sweaters to movie nights, local markets, and soup swaps. Abby and Katy cover fall mood, everyday comforts, and a few pop culture check-ins. If you want seasonal ideas that feel realistic rather than overly polished, this one is packed with them. Links: Instagram TikTok YouTube Submission Link Shop Kristin Jones Katy's Favorite Jeans Key topics Abby and Katy set the tone with fall style talk, including Abby’s apple nail design, Halloween sweatshirt, and the hair color ideas she considered for the season.They compare notes on seasonal weather and clothing, especially the appeal of shorts and a sweatshirt or jeans and a T-shirt.Katy shares a busy week with Waco, a co-op, Ezra’s birthday, a visit to a high school friend, and getting over being sick.Abby and Katy talk through the rise in seasonal illness, flu shots, and the general feeling that everyone has been getting the crud lately.They discuss The Love Hypothesis movie, including how it compares with the book, why adaptations should be judged on their own terms, and why Percy Jackson remains a controversial favorite.Dancing with the Stars gets a long stretch of attention, with reactions to Ezra’s progression, Daniela’s skill, Whitney’s checked-out energy, and which contestants may be headed home next.Abby gives a date update and shares that a friend set up the first date, which involved bringing the books they were reading, and it went well enough to earn an 8 out of 10.The episode shifts into a fall-themed Q&A, where they define their current emotional weather, comfort rituals, and one-sentence intentions for the season.They share seasonal recommendations like candles, layered outfits, autumn playlists, movie nights, farmers markets, snack boards, and soup potlucks.Katy ends with a reminder that fall is a great time for hobbies like crocheting, knitting, and sewing, which leads Abby to mention her grandma's sewing machine.

  2. Sep 22

    Mount Rushmore of Comfort Media - The Movies, Books, and Stars We Cannot Quit

    Disney Channel originals, rom-coms, book series, and favorite actors get the ultimate showdown in this fun, fast-moving Mount Rushmore episode. If you love ranking your comfort favorites and passionately defending your picks, this one is going to feel like your group chat brought to life. Katy and Abby turn a casual catch-up into a full-blown pop culture draft, building their top fours across animated movies, DCOMs, romantic comedies, male actors, female actors, and books. Along the way, they make cases for everything from Lemonade Mouth, Teen Beach Movie, and Princess Protection Program to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You've Got Mail, and The Holiday. You'll also hear their takes on animated favorites like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, How to Train Your Dragon, Zootopia, and Coco, plus the actors they can never stop loving, including Ryan Gosling, Matthew McConaughey, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, and more. They even get into books that truly earn a permanent spot on the mountain, from The Nightingale and The Hunger Games to Throne of Glass, Bride, and Better Than the Movies. If you grew up on Disney Channel, have strong opinions about movie soundtracks, or love a good nostalgic ranking debate, this episode is pure comfort-listening. It is playful, specific, and guaranteed to make you yell at the speakers with your own Mount Rushmore by the end. Links: Vera Bradley Blanket: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88267045 Fable Favorites List: https://fable.co/list/21aeb7b4-af33-4bb0-becf-4f702e7bd0dc/share Vinted: https://www.vinted.com/invite/abbychiles/1uMjuYp156fP7gir6n2s49wvk7a633rje Book Recs: https://shopmy.us/collections/7764302

  3. Sep 15

    The Disney Adult Secrets That Make Trips Way More Fun! Ft. Taylor Villalobos!

    Taylor Villalobos on Disney, teacher life, and high school nostalgia. Abby and Katy welcome longtime friend and guest Taylor Villalobos for a lively catch-up that jumps from Disney World to reading, cozy routines, and plenty of high school memories. Taylor shares what it was like traveling for her birthday, how she plans the perfect Disney day, and why a midday break is the key to surviving the heat. They also talk about books, snacks, podcasts, and a round of rapid-fire questions covering everything from embarrassing high school trends to marriage, teaching, and who would survive a zombie apocalypse. Key topics Taylor introduces herself as a teacher and longtime friend of the Brunette and Blonde podcast, setting up a very familiar, relaxed conversation.Taylor recaps her Disney birthday trip and says she cried at the airport because she didn't want to come home.The group talks Disney strategy, including staying on property, using the bus and Skyliner, and taking a midday pool break to escape the heat.Taylor shares that she is close to becoming a Disney adult, though pin collecting is expensive.In the reading update, Abby talks through Throne of Glass and A Summer of Stars, while Katy is still deep in Lord of the Rings and the Emma M Lion journals.Taylor shares that she recently loved Picking Daisies on Sundays, then got out of her reading routine while traveling.In the eating segment, Abby mentions seven-ingredient blueberry cookies, Katy shares a homemade vanilla bean cold foam recipe, and Taylor raves about spicy queso crunchy snacks.For playing, Abby is looping “My Body Isn’t Ready” by Somber, Katy is into Elizabeth Mitchell songs with her son Ezra, and Taylor is listening to the Jake Shane Therapuss podcast.The obsession segment covers Mormon Wives season 5, Dancing with the Stars, Traitors, and the upcoming reality TV lineup.Katy explains why she is getting into knitting, then Taylor shares her current accessory obsession: Little Words Project bracelets, including Disney and Camp Rock collaborations.Recommendations include Abby’s Kindle arm and clicker, Katy’s library card and Hoopla setup, and Taylor’s Disney chafe stick.Treats of the week include Sonic drinks, Bath & Body Works fall candles, homemade lemonade with tonic water, and Taylor’s Daisy Duck pajamas.A long rapid-fire section covers high school trends, awkward memories, wedding stories, marriage routines, pet peeves, and the future of their friend group. Links: Kindle Clicker & Arm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-85809887Abby's Fable: https://fable.co/fabler/abby-chiles-531531706404?referralID=GZKaKj9T9tBlueberry Cookies Recipe: https://justinesnacks.com/blueberry-cookies-vegan-naturally-blue/Little Words Bracelet: https://go.shopmy.us/p-85810575Chafe Stick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-85810735

  4. Sep 8

    5 Recipes We Keep Making Again and Again

    Weekly Report and Favorite Recipes Abby and Katy kick off with their usual life updates before diving into a food-focused episode built around favorite recipes, meal prep, and everyday treats. The conversation is practical, personal, and full of repeatable ideas for easy lunches, comforting dinners, and little pleasures that make the week feel better. In this episode, Abby shares a dog sitting update, including a late-evening walk with Leo that turned into a dark trail scare and a reminder to start earlier next time.Katy gives a parenting update about her sick baby, the lingering fear of ear infections, and her attempt to avoid antibiotics by trying organic oils first.Abby talks about reading Wolf.e, a biker romance with an ex-Marine biker gang leader, and why the violence may make her DNF it.Abigail also recommends Trust Fall by Lynn Painter, describing it as a sweet YA romance set in New York City with a private-school inheritance storyline.Katy shares that she is reading The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion and is hooked enough to be excited there may eventually be 25 books.The pair discuss what they have been eating, including Abigail’s meal prep, especially an orzo pasta salad and a vegetarian sausage version, plus Katy’s homemade lemonade and Pastizia from Magnolia Table Volume 3.In the cooking section, they swap favorite recipes, from homemade tortillas and dense bean salad to poppy seed chicken casserole, sheet pan quesadillas, and a Thai basil beef wrap recipe adapted for different diets.They both lean into make-ahead comfort food that reheats well, with a shared dislike for recipes that create too many leftovers or too much cleanup.They wrap up with treats and recommendations, including Abigail’s Nod Pod weighted eye mask, Katy’s Roe Organics products, and their shared love of good drinks, especially iced tea, lemonade, and bubbly mocktail-style mixes.Timestamps 00:00 - Countdown chaos and getting settled in00:30 - Katy’s sick baby and the ear infection struggle02:04 - Abigail’s dog sitting week and walking Leo in the dark04:19 - Being alone at home and getting jumpy at every noise06:14 - Weekly accountability: crochet hat progress and guitar practice08:04 - Reading update: Wolf e, a biker romance with violence09:45 - A sweet YA recommendation: Trust Fall by Lynn Painter12:38 - Katy’s reading and listening updates, including Emma M. Lion14:11 - What they are eating this week and meal prep on the go16:45 - Katy’s favorite meal: Pastizia from Magnolia Table Volume 318:44 - Why both of them care about leftovers and reheat quality20:03 - Playing update: crochet progress and pool time for Abigail21:34 - Katy’s play update: Ezra, shape toys, and the red ball obsession23:03 - Recent obsession: a YouTube channel built around guessing who is rich25:18 - Katy’s obsession with the show Victoria and old English settings26:29 - Abigail’s top recommendation: the Nod Pod weighted eye mask28:43 - Katy’s recommendation: Roe Organics and its wellness products29:58 - Treats and drinks: Abigail’s iced peach black tea and Katy’s lemonade33:16 - Favorite recipes theme and the first big recipe swap34:06 - Katy’s homemade tortillas and how simple they are to make35:10 - Abigail’s dense bean salad for protein-packed lunches36:44 - Poppy seed chicken casserole as a family favorite38:03 - Two favorite casseroles, including sweet potato and Chipotle black bean39:52 - The 20-minute Thai basil beef roll and Half Baked Harvest inspiration41:33 - Dressing up ramen with eggs, butter, garlic, and extras42:13 - Toll House chocolate chip cookies and portioning dough for one-at-a-time treats43:22 - Homemade ice cream with the KitchenAid attachment, especially coffee flavor46:30 - Orzo pasta salad with roasted vegetables, feta, basil, and pine nuts48:12 - Sheet pan quesadillas for easy meal prep and crispy reheating50:06 - Watching the movie Chef and the joy of food-centered movies

  5. Sep 1

    The Analog Basket: How We Are Beating Doomscrolling

    Doomscrolling is stealing your time, and this episode is your reset button. Abby and Katy break down the “analog basket” idea - a simple, delightfully practical way to swap screen time for hobbies you actually want to do. Abby shares what’s been filling her week, from a surprise Nespresso Marketplace win and pumpkin coffee experiments to a live taste test of protein soda that is somehow both weirdly good and deeply questionable. Katy also shares her real-life update, including settling into Texas, finding tiny pockets of joy in Waco, and trying to hold onto sanity through heat, babies, and too much indoor time. Then the conversation turns into a full-on blueprint for making life feel more offline again. You’ll discover: What an “analog basket” is and how to build one without making it complicatedWhich activities actually belong in it, from crochet and watercolor to letter writing, journaling, and word searchesWhy the best analog hobbies are the ones you can reach for fast, not the ones that become another choreHow reading, cleaning, music, and crafts can all become screen-free anchors in your weekThe sneaky way phones hijack your attention even when you do not even want to scroll Abby and Katy also get honest about the tension between wanting a fuller offline life and living in a world that rewards constant posting, constant checking, and constant stimulation. If you’ve felt your attention span shrinking, your phone pulling you in without permission, or your favorite hobbies getting buried under endless scrolling, this conversation will feel uncomfortably relatable in the best way. Perfect for anyone who wants more peace, more creativity, and a little less brain rot. If you need ideas for getting off your phone without becoming a whole new person overnight, this one is for you.

  6. Aug 25

    Burning Questions: Why Whimsy, Coffee, and Little Joys Matter

    Could you pick looks over brains? Would you take back a cheater? And what happens when your parents hate your partner? Abby and Katy turn a stack of brutally honest questions into a fast, funny, surprisingly revealing conversation about dating, family, money, confidence, and what actually matters in a relationship. What starts as a lighthearted question game quickly gets real. Abby and Katy compare their best and worst life phases, talk through the anxiety around money, health, and big decisions, and unpack why certain relationship red flags are impossible to ignore. Along the way, they cover everything from marathon-training stress and budgeting struggles to books, movies, and the tiny routines that make a day feel successful. You’ll discover: Why one season of life felt like pure magic and another felt deeply lonelyHow health choices, family pressure, and budget constraints can create major mental overloadWhat each of them considers a true deal breaker in datingWhy “looks vs. brains” is more complicated than it soundsThe morning habits, weekend rhythms, and simple pleasures that make life feel grounded Abby brings the thoughtful, practical angle, while Katy offers the honest, witty, no-filter perspective that keeps the conversation moving. Together, they make the case that the little things - a good walk, a great coffee, a favorite book, a close family bond - can shape your entire season of life. If you love candid friendship conversations, dating debates, and episodes that feel like you’re listening in on your own group chat, this one is for you. Perfect for anyone navigating relationships, adulting, or just wanting a fun, honest reset with two voices that are easy to spend time with.

  7. Aug 18

    Guess Who's Back? The Lost Charm Bracelet Story That Still Breaks Her Heart

    Catching Up on Marriage, Motherhood, Moves, and Books Katy and Abby reconnect after a long break and spend the episode catching up on major life updates, from marriage and a baby to new jobs, new cities, and new routines. They also dig into weddings, reading habits, and the odd little question of what lost item they would most want back. Key topics In this episode, Katy shares that she married Ethan in June 2022, now has a baby boy named Ezra, and is adjusting to life in a tiny Texas town while Ethan is in medical training.Abby shares that she is still in Nashville, has a new social media role at her nonprofit job, and recently moved into a bigger apartment farther outside town for more space and better value.They talk about the reality of settling into new places as adults, including making friends, finding churches, and building community from scratch.Katy describes hosting med school students at her house and trying to create a warm, welcoming space with dinners and bonfires.The two revisit wedding season, including Emma’s wedding, the logistics of travel and accommodations, and the inevitable chaos that can happen behind the scenes.Abby shares a memorable maid of honor speech that highlighted family dinners, gratitude, and the emotional value of ordinary routines.They compare notes on parenting and pregnancy expectations, including how Grace is thriving in motherhood and how different people handle the transition.Abby introduces a favorite conversation question: if you had a box of everything you’ve ever lost, what would you search for first?Katy answers with a deeply personal example: a charm bracelet from her grandmother that was split among the granddaughters and later lost during a move.The episode turns to books, audiobooks, and fan fiction, with Abby explaining her current reading mix and Katy recommending Eragon and The Diaries of Emma Lyons.They also get into movie theaters, cheap ticket nights, snacks, cavities, and the eternal question of whether any outing is truly cheap once popcorn is involved.Abby opens up about dating, including a recent breakup, the exhaustion of repeated first dates, and the awkward surprise of her dentist liking her on Hinge. Timestamps 00:00 - Back after a long break and catching up on life changes03:14 - Abby’s new role, new apartment, and Nashville update07:04 - Katy’s tiny Texas town and residency plans09:26 - Building community through church and hosting med students12:37 - Emma’s wedding, speeches, and the chaos of wedding-day logistics19:04 - The family dinner speech that made everyone cry21:52 - Grace’s motherhood glow and newborn hair talk24:26 - What would you recover from a box of lost things?25:38 - The lost charm bracelet from Katy’s grandmother27:43 - A lost purity ring, and why some missing things still matter32:20 - Audiobooks, book club picks, and fan fiction on Kindle38:26 - Why Hogwarts is the fictional universe Abby would choose40:00 - Eragon, The Lord of the Rings, and reading preferences43:17 - Library apps, Hoopla, and The Diaries of Emma Lyons44:21 - The Book with No Pictures and reading aloud to kids46:18 - Movies, cheap tickets, popcorn, and theater snacks49:24 - Dating apps, a breakup, and the dentist on Hinge54:14 - Avoidant attachment, dating walls, and what comes next55:34 - Fall plans, Dancing with the Stars, and what’s ahead for the podcast

  8. 08/08/2023

    how to slay back to school season!

    This week the girls dive into their freshman years at college and all things they wished they knew! Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠abrunetteandablondepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠brunnetteandblondepod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: brunetteandblondepod@gmail.com

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