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Travis Rhoden & Emma Hesser
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This is a wild time to be alive and sometimes you just need to hang out with your best friends to remind you that everything is going to be okay. Travis and Emma are two former finance bros and best friends who have a lot of opinions. Kick back and hang out with your new besties each week as they navigate grad school and motherhood, unpack their feelings about the Real Housewives and other Bravolebrities, spiral and scream into the political void, complain about anything and everything, and figure out life one unhinged conversation at a time. Come for the tea, stay for the friendship. From Indy to wherever you listen to podcasts, we love you!

  1. fast fashion, endless ads, and a bathtub splash.

    JAN 29

    fast fashion, endless ads, and a bathtub splash.

    We love a chaotic catch-up and a Bravo deep dive. This week, we get into our 2025 Apple Music Replays and YouTube recaps, spiral about ads, consumerism, and the absolute chokehold TikTok Shop has on us before we unpack some uncouth Facebook Marketplace behavior. Then we close it out with a full reality roundup about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 1, Episode 10: “In Hot Water.” in this episode: YouTube Recap stats and Travis being in the top 1% of viewers for Sexy Unique Podcast (hey dolls!).Apple Music Replay 2025. complaining: Facebook Marketplace is the third circle of hell and the TikTok ads that feel predatoryconsumerism, nonstop ads, fast fashion, and trying to prioritize quality.travel daydreams & Taylors upcoming plans to be very mindful and very demure.reality roundup: RHOSLC S1E10 “In Hot Water” sponsors & links 🛌 Cozy Earth: Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more. Get 41% OFF with promo code: BESTIE 👕 HyperNatural: The Best Men’s Polo Shirts-Men’s Journal. Get 20% off with promo code: BESTIE.

    1h 24m
  2. Wade Belair’s villain origin story.

    JAN 27

    Wade Belair’s villain origin story.

    This week, Travis is hanging out with his new podcast friend, Wade, for a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that covers reckless walkers from New York to Indy, rapid-fire hypotheticals, and Wade’s real story about coming out while navigating a closeted relationship and what he learned about love, boundaries, and healing. 🚨 content note: This episode includes discussion of coming out, closeted relationships, toxic relationship dynamics, and references to narcissistic abuse. 🚨 New podcast friend: Wade Belair (NYC-based startup investor, planning a master’s in psychology and mental health counseling). “Slow walkers… reckless, inconsiderate walkers… I am going to die in 20 seconds if you don’t move.” in this episode: Meet Wade: New York City life, startups, and his journey into mental health counselingRapid-fire this-or-that with absurd hypotheticals before the mess beginsComplaining: slow walkers and uncouth main character public behaviorGym culture & gym etiquetteWade’s story: coming out, self-worth, and the complexity of loving someone who isn’t outBiggest lesson learned: what he would have done differently and why love can feel addictiveDating & healing advice: no timelines, focus on friendships, stay open, and don’t spiral diva! If you enjoyed this one, share bestie approved with your messiest friend and please rate and review bestie approved wherever you get podcasts! From Indy to New York, we love you! ❤️ Connect with Wade Wade's Instagram: @georgewbelair Connect with Travis & Emma WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! bestieapproved.comAll of our social media: bestie approvedEmail: hello@bestieapproved.com Wade Belair’s villain origin story. © 2026 by Travis & Emma is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

    56 min
  3. Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.

    12/31/2025

    Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.

    Mama, let’s research wind and find out where it comes from! bestie approved became a science podcast this week and we healed from the trauma of wind being one of the things we simply don’t understand. Travis is hanging out with his podcast friend and science bestie, Dr. Jeff Zurek, to help us finally get to the bottom of this mystery. Then we said mama, let’s research some more and unpacked how wind is related to climate change and how important it is for us to do something about that! 🎙️ share bestie approved with your messiest friend. 🤩 rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧 from Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️ Connect with Jeff learn more about Jefflisten to Whimsical Wavelengths anywhere podcasts are available@whimsicallambda.bsky.social on Bluesky whimsical.wavelengths on InstagramWhimsical Wavelengths on Facebook Connect with Travis & Emma Check out the bestie approved website: bestieapproved.comall of our social media: bestie approved Linktreeemail us: hello@bestieapproved.com Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist. © 2025 by Travis & Emma is licensed under CC BY 4.0. References “Bill Nye The Science Guy on Wind.” 2009. YouTube. https://youtu.be/uBqohRu2RRk?si=wz0hRU4Ihv486kvw.Oxford University Press. 1926. “wind, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more.” Oxford English Dictionary. https://www.oed.com/dictionary/wind_n1.

    35 min
  4. finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan club.

    12/29/2025

    finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan club.

    Travis is hanging out with his cousin, Taylor, again this week for more tales from the hell that is being a teacher in 2025 and a full reality roundup where we unpack Taylor’s first experience with the Real Housewives ever! this week, we get into: Taylor looking for deeper meaning literally anywhere and everywhereTaylor’s leadership experience in the most unlikely organizationupdates from this week in teachingTravis’s week from hella very special reality roundup where Taylor shares her thoughts from her first Real Housewives experience, followed by a deep dive into Season 1, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC): “Hip Hop & Heartbreak” Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️ Connect with Travis & Emma (and Taylor) WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE: bestieapproved.comall of our social media: bestie approvedemail us: hello@bestieapproved.com finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan club. © 2025 by Travis & Emma is licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0.

    2h 4m
  5. let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.

    12/28/2025

    let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.

    This week, Travis is hanging out with Amy Dickens to talk about why adults desperately need more play, more aliveness, and more FUN. We dig into burnout, healing, nervous system regulation, and the tiny habits that can change everything. Grab your copy of Amy’s book, 101 Ways to Spread Joy, and let’s get to work and spread some joy! connect with Amy Click here to order your copy of 101 Ways to Spread Joy!Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @theamydickensAmy’s website: livejoyfullyou.comListen to Joyfully You wherever you get podcasts!find out more about Amy hereconnect with Travs & Emma WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE: bestieapproved.comall of our social media: bestie approvedemail: hello@bestieapproved.comShare bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️ let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens. © 2025 by Travis & Emma is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

    1h 3m
  6. I find myself to be a lover of whimsy.

    12/21/2025

    I find myself to be a lover of whimsy.

    Emma is officially on baby-watch, so Travis’ cousin Taylor jumps in for a collab episode that turns into a chaotic-but-wholesome catch-up: current hyperfixations, teacher life in 2025, AI in the classroom, and a group rant about men…in public spaces. Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️ Connect with us WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! bestieapproved.com All of our social media: bestie approvedEmail: hello@bestieapproved.com

    1h 25m
  7. seed oils and MLM takedowns.

    12/20/2025

    seed oils and MLM takedowns.

    This week, Emma shares a pregnancy update, Travis tries to take down a pyramid scheme on TikTok Live, and they both spiral over seed oils. For reality roundup, we get into a full breakdown of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 1, Episode 8 (Hot Tub Confessions). Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the pod wherever you listen to podcasts. From Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️ Connect with us WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE! bestieapproved.comAll of our social media: bestie approvedEmail: hello@bestieapproved.com

    1h 26m
  8. going back to where it all started with Jolenta Greenberg

    12/10/2025

    going back to where it all started with Jolenta Greenberg

    Happy Jen Shah Prison Release Day to all those who celebrate! Emma’s having an amazing time with her perfect baby. This week, Travis is hanging out with comedian, podcast host, and pop culture connoisseur, Jolenta Greenberg. In honor of Jen Shah’s prison sentence ending early, Travis and Jolenta are taking it back to where this journey started and unpacking one of the most iconic two-part episodes of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City- I Was Driving Carpool! (Season 2 Episode 9) and Highway to Veil (Season 2 Episode 10). Follow Jolenta because she’s so cool and deserves your attention ❤️ Check out Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre wherever you listen to podcasts Jolenta’s websiteFollow Jolenta on InstagramCheck out Jolenta’s standup on YouTubeGrab your copy of How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help BooksMore about JolentaConnect with Travis & Emma WE FINALLY HAVE A WEBSITE!! bestieapproved.comFollow us everywhere: linktr.ee/travisandemmaEmail us: hello@bestieapproved.com🎧🎙️ Listen to bestie approved wherever you get podcasts. If you like the show, leave us a 5-star review and we will share it with the world (we love attention). 🤩 Share the pod with your messiest friend and always remember- from Indy to wherever you are, we love you! ❤️

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This is a wild time to be alive and sometimes you just need to hang out with your best friends to remind you that everything is going to be okay. Travis and Emma are two former finance bros and best friends who have a lot of opinions. Kick back and hang out with your new besties each week as they navigate grad school and motherhood, unpack their feelings about the Real Housewives and other Bravolebrities, spiral and scream into the political void, complain about anything and everything, and figure out life one unhinged conversation at a time. Come for the tea, stay for the friendship. From Indy to wherever you listen to podcasts, we love you!

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  • Creator
    Travis Rhoden & Emma Hesser
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Travis & Emma 2026
  • Show Website
    bestie approved

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