Banter and Beyond

Brandi & Natalie
  • 5.0 (14)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Bimonthly

Welcome to Banter and Beyond, a podcast centered around meaningful conversations. Join us, Brandi and Natalie, just two friends on a quest to craft something beautiful together through honesty about our messy lives. Where hilarity meets light heartedness and every day struggles are intertwined with pursing our beautiful dreams. Banter and Beyond is a safe space for conversation, growth and a steadfast commitment to our go-to motto: “F**k it we’ll figure it out!” 

  1. 10/01/2025

    Summer Recap

    Natalie and Brandi are back! After a little summer break, they’re catching you up on all the things — summer fun, art projects, writing, life changes, and the messy in-between. In true Banter and Beyond fashion, they invite you back into the chat for laughter, reflection, and an honest summer recap

    1h 28m

  2. 08/01/2025

    Garage Sale Fun Part 2 (Natalie Survives)

    The chaos continues! In Part 2 of the garage sale adventure, Natalie and Brandi are back with more laughs, fun friends who visit the sale, and a few questionable haggling decisions. Did the infamous bath mat finally sell? Did Natalie actually survive the madness? Tune in to find out what garage sale-ing together was really like.

    44 min

  3. 07/20/2025

    Garage Sale Fun (featuring Natalie spiraling)

    This week, Natalie decided to join Brandi's annual multi-family neighborhood garage sale and—spoiler alert—she immediately freaked out. While Brandi and her family were in chill, seasoned-pro prep time, Natalie was spiraling with questions like “Do you really have room for all this stuff?” and “How are you not stressed, I feel overwhelmed by what's happening over there?” So the ladies decided to break it all down in this episode: how Brandi and her crew prep, price, stay organized-ish, and keep the chaos fun. It’s a little all over the place, just like the sale itself—but what's Banter and Beyond (or a garage sale) without a little mess right?

    1h 3m

  4. 06/09/2025

    Welcome to the Group Chat

    Welcome to the group chat! In this super fun episode, Natalie and Brandi dive into all the group chats — from Instagram to Marco Polo, Messenger to text threads. Whether you thrive in a buzzing group chat or exit them every chance you get, you’re sure to relate to this one. Plus, you listeners brought in some hilarious responses that sent the ladies  into full-on laughter mode. Tune in, mute if you must (you won’t want to though)  — just don’t leave the group chat!

    1h 9m

  5. 05/16/2025

    Not Lost, Just Wandering on My Own Terms

    Ever wondered what it’s like to take off on your own, with no plus one, no packed itinerary for someone else, just a little brave curiosity? In this solo episode (fittingly!), Natalie is reflecting on the beauty of solo travel, what it taught her, and why it might be exactly what you need, too. From chasing art history in Rome to swimming solo in the South of France, to realizing that moving abroad might not be so far-fetched after all, this is a love letter to independence, intuition, and the power of going alone.

    30 min

  6. 05/02/2025

    We Asked

    In this episode of Banter and Beyond "We Asked"...a lot of questions. In this raw conversation Natalie and Brandi showed up with little to no preparation—just meaningful questions and open hearts. The goal? To speak from the moment and answer with whatever was on their minds. From serious to thought-provoking, with a touch of silliness (because of course), this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best conversations happen when you don’t have a plan—and this one definitely proves it.

    1h 15m

  7. 04/15/2025

    Meal Preppin' and Plannin'

    This week Natalie and Brandi dive into the delicious and sometimes hectic task of feeding our families. Brandi comes in hot with her tried and true ways of prepping  while Natalie keeps it real on the "I don't really do much prepping" side of things...or so she thought. Together with input from their loyal listeners they cover everything from the "I don't" meal planner to the organized weekly planning moms. Whether you're a seasoned Sunday weekly prepper or flying by the seat of your grocery list at all times - there's something in this episode for you.

    1h 7m

  8. 04/01/2025

    Keepin' Up-ish - Lip Stains and Hiding at the Gym

    After the last episode was taken over by the Red Robin Fiasco (Ep. 25 - Drinky Drinks Gone Wrong) Brandi and Natalie are back to the banter with all the recent things happening in their lives. From travel updates to lip stains, hiding at the gym and stupid commercials, they cover it all and more in this episode. Be sure to  tune in and try to keep up!

    46 min
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Welcome to Banter and Beyond, a podcast centered around meaningful conversations. Join us, Brandi and Natalie, just two friends on a quest to craft something beautiful together through honesty about our messy lives. Where hilarity meets light heartedness and every day struggles are intertwined with pursing our beautiful dreams. Banter and Beyond is a safe space for conversation, growth and a steadfast commitment to our go-to motto: “F**k it we’ll figure it out!” 

Information

  • Creator
    Brandi & Natalie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Banter and Beyond
  • Show Website
    Banter and Beyond