Be There in Five

Kate Kennedy
Be There in Five

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. JAN 12

    Blake Lively's Power Suit: Part 2

    This week, Kate reviews the PR “smear campaign” half of the complex legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, delving into the concept of astroturfing, its relevance to Amber Heard and Meghan Markle, and details the “he said/she said” of the PR warfare detailed in the lawsuits. Then, Kate interviews attorney/former litigator Alex Mack for some legal insights/clarifications about the case to ensure she’s not entirely off base when reading through so much legal paperwork. Tune in to thoroughly examine text exchanges, press strategies, and discussions about the potential implications of sophisticated systems that manipulate online sentiment. Enjoy!Alex interview starts at 1:07Submit LA Beth Community GoFundMes, Wishlists Fundraising Links, etc (https://forms.gle/vYN2KDppQ1dBjSBV9)LA Beths - spreadsheet of responses (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pSDRNJsPndmEJXIPqVcipVC2R_a746gga8otrK-PODg/edit?usp=sharing)Mutual Aid LA list of orgs in need (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/edit)Spreadsheet of displaced Black families in Altadena (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview)Brands Providing Products to Families Impacted by LA Fires (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L0dQpfj3c86mXRjADRrLshUCZrFzA3vcM_TfYxITjmc/htmlview)In-person volunteer opps (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eaSXTYlLY_spJ-_w43ac55qu6X4YtgApgRGfads3cM4/edit?gid=132835758#gid=132835758)Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com; you'll find Kate's bookshelves here and her new rug here!Take control of your hormonal health with Allara Health and get 25% off your first month of personalized, expert care by visiting allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1737175032250495&usg=AOvVaw3lbpJLB4y7cVxdzrLziDxs) today. Allara is redefining women’s health with expert care for your unique journey. Get started with Allara Health’s compassion-first expert care today with 25% off your first month when you go to allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allarahealth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1737175032250495&usg=AOvVaw3lbpJLB4y7cVxdzrLziDxs). We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at

    2h 22m
  2. JAN 6

    Blake Lively's Power Suit: Part 1

    This week, we kick off 2025 with a classic BTI5 deep dive, investigating the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni controversy surrounding the film It Ends with Us. Kate unravels layers of legal filings, allegations of workplace harassment, and claims of PR warfare, and examines the charges from both sides. She also delves into the intricacies of their respective lawsuits, the timeline, and the broader issues at stake with media manipulation and astroturfing. Come back for part 2 when she dives more into the PR side. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com; you'll find Kate's bookshelves here and her new rug here!Visit cozyearth.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736421164800975&usg=AOvVaw3wiTtpt__KZJ62_YeJxD8C) and use my exclusive 40% off code BETHEREINFIVE. If you get a post purchase survey, say that you heard about Cozy Earth from this podcast! A better year starts with better sleep—wrap yourself in Cozy Earth.Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736421164800975&usg=AOvVaw170tfESBy4mSSOWfcsOzTf). Go to calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library.Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://helixsleep.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736421164800975&usg=AOvVaw2xQvsHmQ9JPwBL4CoYm1FP) for 25% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase + Free Bedding Bundle (2 Dream Pillows, Sheet Set, and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order.

    2h 19m
  3. 12/22/2024

    We Listen and We Don’t Budge

    This week, Kate recaps some of 2024’s least notable micro-trends, goes through her embarrassing purchases from the Tiktok shop, admits some of her shameful habits in the spirit of the “we listen and we don’t judge” trend, contemplates the vibe of Taylor Swift being thrown a Taylor Swift-themed party, discusses her concern for when lyrics about someone being blue border on a HIPAA violation, then reviews Pinterest Predicts for 2025’s forecasted trends, but not before taking United Airlines and Nabisco to task in the name of spreadable cheese. Happiest Holidays to you and yours, we’ll be back and Beth-er than ever in 2025!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=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw1v6uZPPxaKOETu2cGznR1U)!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allmodern.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw3kc09N52wmquWhf12IqZau); you'll find Kate's bookshelves here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/annora-63-h-x-63-w-geometric-bookcase-a000142700.html?piid%3D90101977&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw3NWxpv1ljgBQdziHnB-RcW) and her new rug here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/rugs/pdp/virgina-southwestern-yellowcreambrown-area-rug-a000668129.html?piid%3D600621059&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw1Sf6fp1LD6iiF3dyXEnf7i)!Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://AuraFrames.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw1WhAk7PjTeBB3UmIOGcQM9) to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, so get yours now in time for the holidays! Terms and conditions apply.20% off + 2 FREE pillows for all mattress orders at HelixSleep.com/bethereinfive (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://HelixSleep.com/bethereinfive&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw0E153ycpAVxTnk6zJmxfLB).MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MASTERCLASS.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://MASTERCLASS.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw36GZNWmUNGJmocx5iwGXHL)for the current offer.Get matching pairs for the family, stuff a stocking, or gift a Pair to yourself. Save 15% with code BTIF at paireyewear.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://paireyewear.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1735083589437580&usg=AOvVaw3PBlPhbr7Jmc4ywnp-lEau). And support the show by mentioning Be There in Five in your post-checkout survey!

    1h 47m
  4. 12/16/2024

    The End of our Eras Era

    In this episode, Kate provides personal reflections about the past 21 months of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour fanfare, online and IRL, then reads listener-submitted stories about major moments and memories associated with the tour. Sweet, sentimental, and sometimes sad, but a beautiful reminder of how pop culture and fangirls are so much *more* than meets the cat-eye. Enjoy!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=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw271M1bCuXnSOox7Wg0-WCg)!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://allmodern.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw1WacEEUBHtRzXQAgNxLx76); you'll find Kate's bookshelves here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/annora-63-h-x-63-w-geometric-bookcase-a000142700.html?piid%3D90101977&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw0dm472UZzPg7tm-CXZ7vzt) and rug here (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allmodern.com/rugs/pdp/virgina-southwestern-yellowcreambrown-area-rug-a000668129.html?piid%3D600621059&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw0fgQstP5Tu2JGXnqiqGNR7)!Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://AuraFrames.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw0e66qCY7pcE39qctQyzemn) to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, so get yours now in time for the holidays! Terms and conditions apply.Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw3-65nI7R0BGsrg1wf1mAv0). Go to calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://calm.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw3-65nI7R0BGsrg1wf1mAv0) for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library.Want your Cozy Earth pajamas by Christmas? Order by December 13 for free shipping! Missed it? You can still get expedited shipping until December 20 to ensure it arrives in time. Don’t wait—head to cozyearth.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cozyearth.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw1neysZdVzIJAjRWncaMH6b) and use my exclusive 40% off code BETHEREINFIVE to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. If you get a post-purchase survey, say that you heard about Cozy Earth from this podcast! Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth.MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to MASTERCLASS.com/BETHEREINFIVE (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://MASTERCLASS.com/BETHEREINFIVE&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1734536523483730&usg=AOvVaw1i2T-gIUmXOWtrnWNJ_SO_) for the current offer.

    2h 10m
  5. 12/02/2024

    Wicked Witch of the Midwest (Katelilah)

    This week, Kate begins by recapping her experience seeing Wicked twice and shares her favorite Easter eggs, then answers listener voicemails that are a combination of nostalgic pop culture, millennial travel icons, and a witchy women’s studies lesson. In this episode, Kate reassures listeners that when America decides, it’s not always on our side, as evidenced by many years of questionable voting behavior from the majority that brought us the Soul Patrol on American Idol. Then she pilots something she’ll never do again called Bethtern Civ, where she explores the medieval demonizing of folk magic and pagan rituals later referred to as ‘witchcraft’ in the context of it being in opposition to the Christianization of the West. Lastly, she snorkels millennial queen/icon/legend, Samantha Brown: Travel Guide, and Kate shares how Sam's sensible haircut and can-do attitude at waterparks inspired her modern love for hotels and resorts. Enjoy!Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here!Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH!Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. With styles from Scandi and mid-century, to minimalist and maximalist, every design is hand-vetted for quality by their team of experts. Plus they have fast + free shipping! Check out allmodern.com; you'll find Kate's bookshelves here and her new rug here!For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://AuraFrames.com&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1733529345301836&usg=AOvVaw3dyjsZYYLlzRJWB7l4LQD-) and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. This exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal is their best of the year, so don’t miss out! Terms and conditions apply.This weekend only, I can offer you an exclusive 45% off discount code. This code is the best discount you’ll find for Cozy Earth year-round! Visit

    1h 33m
4.9
out of 5
7,028 Ratings

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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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