Bestie Boos

Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen

Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand - an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals! Instagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowWatch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShowContact bestieboosshow@gmail.com Spread the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 70: Happy International Friendship Day, Bestie! 💕

    Surprise! Here’s a spur-of-the-moment mini episode to fill your cup this International Friendship Day. 🫶 This week, we’re dropping a little bonus episode to celebrate one of our favourite things in the world — friendship. We chat about what friendship means to us, why your people matter through every season of life, and how lucky we feel to have built this incredible Bestie Boos community. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’ve only just found us, we’re so grateful you’re part of our little corner of the internet. Here’s to the friends who show up, cheer you on, make you laugh until your stomach hurts, and remind you that you’re never doing life alone. Happy International Friendship Day, besties. We appreciate every single one of you. 💕 _____________________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into pop culture, celebrity news, friendship, motherhood, relationships, careers, lifestyle, and the everyday highs and lows of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos is a podcast for women navigating life in their 30s. From Taylor Swift and Hollywood headlines to honest conversations about friendship, parenting, mental health, grief, personal growth, and everything in between, every episode feels like catching up with your best friends. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — it helps us grow our little community and reach more listeners around New Zealand and beyond. 💕

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 69: We Were Triggered This Week… 🤯 | Golf, Grand Finals & Pop Culture

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re covering a little bit of everything — from the biggest pop culture headlines to our weekend sport updates, customer service rants, and why we’re suddenly feeling nostalgic for Neopets. In pop culture, we unpack the 13 Going on 30 sequel officially being in the works, Kim Kardashian’s new energy drink, LeBron James’ potential move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Julie Andrews reminding us why she’s an icon, Charli XCX’s new era, and the latest on Chris Brown following his guilty plea. We also catch up on life lately, including two very different golfing experiences, the Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final for Matatū, and the customer service experience that absolutely sent Sam over the edge. Plus, we’re talking Commonwealth Games excitement, the rumour mill kicking off for Electric Avenue 2027, reminiscing about coding HTML and Neopets, and asking the very important question… who actually enjoys cutting up raw chicken?! Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, sport, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕 ⸻ About Bestie Boos Podcast Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV, music, internet trends, viral moments, sports stories, and the everyday chaos of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Charli XCX, LeBron James, Netflix, celebrity relationships, reality TV, music, and entertainment news to friendship, motherhood, careers, relationships, mental health, sport, and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, honest conversations, hot takes, relatable life chats, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine). Whether you’re here for celebrity news, lifestyle content, parenting chats, New Zealand sport, pop culture, internet trends, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered. New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — every follow, rating, and recommendation helps us reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕

  3. Jul 19

    Episode 68: NZ's big dilemma: Smeg vs. Ooshies, Mum Guilt & The Odyssey 💕

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching you up after a busy week of navigating grief with our wee mates, juggling mum life, work, and all the little moments in between. In pop culture, we unpack the passing of New Zealand acting legend Sam Neill, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s cross-sea love story, the FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show (hello Justin Bieber!), Rihanna’s surprise appearance with Jay-Z, Christopher Nolan’s stacked new film The Odyssey, Matty Healy’s wedding, and the latest on Harry, Meghan, and King Charles. We also chat about Luna’s big Auckland adventure, the mum guilt that came with it, and the constant balancing act between looking after yourself and being the fun parent. Then it’s time for a very important debate… where are we doing the groceries right now?! With New Zealand supermarkets battling it out with freebies and rewards, who’s winning our hearts (and our wallets)? Plus, we somehow end up discussing the longest email chains we’ve ever been part of, what we’re currently vibing (including the Matatū final!), and some incredible random finds — from a Kiwi plumber discovering a message in a bottle to what Sezzy uncovered at her place. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕 ⸻ About Bestie Boos Podcast Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV, music, internet trends, viral moments, and the everyday chaos of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Harry Styles, Matty Healy, Rihanna, Christopher Nolan, Netflix, celebrity weddings, Hollywood news, and entertainment updates to friendship, motherhood, careers, mental health, relationships, grief, social media trends, and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, honest conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, plenty of laughs, and the kind of chats you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine). Whether you’re here for celebrity news, entertainment updates, lifestyle content, parenting conversations, New Zealand culture, friendship chats, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered. New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — every follow, rating, and recommendation helps us reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕

  4. Jul 12

    Episode 67: An Apology, Taylor’s Wedding, a House with a Dark History & Matariki ✨

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re back after an unexpected week off, and there’s a lot to catch up on. We share why there wasn’t an episode last week and open up about supporting a mate as they navigate the heartbreaking end-of-life journey of their young son. It’s an honest conversation about anticipatory grief, showing up when you don’t have the right words, and witnessing the incredible strength of a family facing the unimaginable. We also reflect on the power of community and what it means to rally around one of your own when they need it most. On a lighter note, we unpack the latest celebrity relationship news — from our thoughts on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, to Jack and Margaret calling it quits, Liam Hemsworth’s reported new relationship (with Miley’s blessing, apparently), and the gal who rowed (not rode 😂) all the way to Hawaii! With Matariki upon us, we also celebrate the Māori New Year and share the beautiful Matariki charms from Pandora, taking a moment to reflect on remembrance, connection, and the significance of this special time of year. Then things take a very unexpected turn when we start talking about the history of old homes… only for Sarah to share that her house has a surprisingly morbid past. Safe to say, we were not prepared for that rabbit hole…. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way. 💕 __________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV, internet trends, viral moments, and the everyday chaos of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, celebrity weddings, Hollywood break-ups, and pop culture updates to friendship, motherhood, careers, grief, mental health, community, and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, honest conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, plenty of laughs, and the kind of chats you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine). Whether you’re here for celebrity news, entertainment updates, lifestyle content, parenting conversations, New Zealand culture, Matariki reflections, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered. New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: mailto:bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — every follow, rating, and recommendation helps us reach more listeners across New Zealand and around the world. 💕

  5. Jun 28

    Episode 66: A Local True Crime Story… how we know the $40K Thief!! 😳

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re catching up on the highs and lows of the week — from video calls, kids certificates and full belly laughs, through to kids health updates, and all the little moments in between. In pop culture, there’s plenty to unpack. We chat Paris Fashion Week, North West’s latest headline-making moment, Britney Spears’ boys stepping into the spotlight, and why everyone seems convinced another Taylor Swift wedding clue has dropped. We also discuss Ariana Grande’s relationship update, Justin Bieber’s latest music, Lizzo’s next era, Bunnie XO’s surprising announcement, and why T-Pain and DoorDash have somehow helped make New Zealand streaming history. We also take a moment to check in with each other. Sezzy shares what’s been weighing on her heart as one of our beautiful listeners faces a difficult health journey, while Sam opens up about feeling stuck in a bit of a rut and feeling the weight of the world and how grief still shows up in heavy ways. Plus, we’re still obsessed with leaving voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix and we unpack a local true crime story that honestly IS JUST CRAZY! Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 ______________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Every week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV, music, internet trends, viral moments, and the everyday chaos of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Britney Spears, and Paris Fashion Week to friendship, motherhood, careers, relationships, mental health, social media trends, and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, celebrity news, honest conversations, hot takes, relatable life chats, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re here for the latest entertainment news, music updates, celebrity relationships, lifestyle content, parenting chats, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your best friends, Bestie Boos has you covered. New episodes drop every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — it helps us reach more listeners around the world. 💕

  6. Jun 21

    Episode 65: How Sam scored an iPhone 17 for $140! Plus Pop Culture & a Catch-Up…

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re checking in after a huge few weeks of juggling work, life, kids, and everything in between. From RSV making its way through the house to navigating the new juggle of freelancer life, we’re sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In pop culture, we’re unpacking the latest headlines, including Tyra Banks taking on Netflix, Anne Hathaway’s reported baby news, Brooklyn Beckham’s latest career pivot, and why Charli XCX says the Brat era wasn’t exactly great for her mental health. We also discuss FIFA’s latest headlines, Harry Styles making yet another appearance in our conversations, Jelly Roll’s marriage update, and the social media trend that’s got everyone posting Instagram carousels with individual captions. Elsewhere, Sam shares the true story of how she managed to get an iPhone 17 for just $140, and we discuss whether posting on LinkedIn every day is actually worth it after a very unexpected DM lands in the inbox. Plus, we’re vibing with Olivia Rodrigo, voice notes for Isabelle, TikTok psychics, a swingin’ story, the surprisingly fascinating history behind St Pierre’s sushi, and some suspicious behaviour happening in Sarah’s neighbourhood 👀 Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 _____________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Each week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV moments, internet trends, viral stories, and the everyday chaos of life. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Anne Hathaway, and celebrity drama to friendship, motherhood, careers, relationships, social media trends, and navigating life in your 30s, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, The Spill, Mamamia Out Loud, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Expect pop culture commentary, hot takes, relatable life chats, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine). Whether you’re here for celebrity news, entertainment updates, friendship advice, parenting conversations, lifestyle content, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered.

  7. Jun 7

    Episode 64: Out the gate vape spots & THAT Michael Jackson doco… it’s all here besties!

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re diving into a big week of pop culture — from thoughts on all things Taylor Swift, including her new song and the latest wedding rumours. We talk Dua Lipa’s second wedding celebrations, the new Michael Jackson doco thats number one on Netflix currently and our honest thoughts.... also Madonnas surprise NYC performance and her very revealing interview with Grindr. Sam absolutely narked on an indoor vapist (because honestly… WTF?!) and our besties shared the most out the gate spots they've seen someone vaping and we share why we’re both loving The Four Seasons on Netflix. SO GOOD! Plus, we tackle an ice bucket challenge conversation in support of Motor Neurone Disease NZ @mndnz Action Month, ask ourselves what the heck happened to Amanda Bynes, share a quick PSA about enrolling to vote, and look ahead to what’s coming up next. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 _____________________________________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen. Each week, the girls dive into the latest pop culture news, celebrity gossip, entertainment headlines, reality TV moments, internet trends, and viral stories — alongside honest conversations about friendship, motherhood, relationships, careers, personal growth, and navigating life in your 30s. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Bestie Boos brings a uniquely Kiwi perspective to the biggest stories making headlines around the world. From Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and celebrity drama to parenting challenges, dating disasters, social media trends, and everyday life, no topic is off limits. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, Call Her Daddy, The Spill, or Mamamia Out Loud, you’ll feel right at home. Expect hot takes, heartfelt moments, unfiltered opinions, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations you’d have with your best friends over coffee (or wine). Whether you’re looking for celebrity news, pop culture commentary, friendship advice, parenting chats, lifestyle discussions, or simply a podcast that feels like catching up with your mates, Bestie Boos has you covered. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com ⭐ Follow, rate, review, and share with your besties — it helps more than you know and helps us reach more listeners around the world 💕

  8. Jun 1

    Episode 63: Tim Payne, Fergie & the P***y Cat Dolls, Micro Acts of Feminism & Winter Tings

    This week on Bestie Boos, we’re officially calling it: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the reunion. From the Pussycat Dolls making headlines again to Fergie reuniting with the Black Eyed Peas at the AMAs, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and discussing whether nostalgia is having a bigger moment than ever. We also unpack Dua Lipa and Callum Turner’s intimate London wedding, Taylor Swift’s involvement in Toy Story 5 (kind of), and why Susan Boyle will forever be an icon in our eyes. Also, a HUGE shout out to our new bestie Tim Payne - he’s absolutely CLOCKED IT! Then we dive into a conversation that struck a chord with both of us — the idea of micro acts of feminism. The little things women do for one another every day that often go unnoticed but can make a huge difference. With winter officially arriving, we’re also checking in on ourselves. How did May go? What are we proud of? What could we do better? Consider this your permission slip for a mid-year reset. Plus, what we’re currently vibing, what we’re looking forward to, and an emotional farewell as Sam prepares to watch the very last episode of One Tree Hill. Just two besties catching up on life, pop culture, and whatever else comes into our heads along the way 💕 _______________________________ About Bestie Boos Podcast: Bestie Boos is a New Zealand podcast hosted by best friends Sam Baxter and Sarah Direen, bringing you weekly pop culture updates, celebrity news, and real-life conversations. Based in Aotearoa, NZ, we cover trending topics like Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, the Black Eyed Peas, celebrity weddings, entertainment news, internet culture, and viral moments — alongside honest chats about friendships, motherhood, relationships, personal growth, and everyday life. If you love podcasts like Shameless, The Girls Bathroom, or Call Her Daddy, you’ll feel right at home. Bestie Boos is your go-to Kiwi podcast for unfiltered opinions, hot takes, laughs, and relatable life chats. From celebrity news and pop culture updates to friendship dynamics, self-development, and the chaos of modern life — new episodes drop every week. Listen & Follow: • Instagram @bestieboosshow • TikTok @bestieboosshow • Watch on YouTube @BestieBoosShow • Contact: bestieboosshow@gmail.com Follow, subscribe, and share with your besties 💕

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand - an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture. Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals! Instagram @bestieboosshowTikTok @bestieboosshowWatch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShowContact bestieboosshow@gmail.com Spread the word Besties xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen
  • Show Website
    Bestie Boos

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