39 episodes

Well-Informed Girlfriends breaks down today's news, gossip and unsolicited hot takes weekly.

Hosted by Today Show Journalist Sam Kubota and Stand-Up Comedian and TV Writer, Tiege Dooley-Panko, the show dives into all of the things you should know for the week to stay well-informed.

Well-Informed Girlfriends Tiege Dooley-Panko & Sam Kubota

    • News
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Well-Informed Girlfriends breaks down today's news, gossip and unsolicited hot takes weekly.

Hosted by Today Show Journalist Sam Kubota and Stand-Up Comedian and TV Writer, Tiege Dooley-Panko, the show dives into all of the things you should know for the week to stay well-informed.

    Ghost Jobs, Gen Z dupes, investing trends and over 25 clubs

    Ghost Jobs, Gen Z dupes, investing trends and over 25 clubs

    This week we’re talking ghost jobs, Gen Z dupes, and how sleeping with your pets could affect your health. We’re also talking about new trends in investing, coffee affecting your sleep and we’re tackling the age old question - how far is too far to travel for a first date? Oh, and we're breaking down a new nightlife phenomenon cutting out young people from the club scene. All that and so much more on this weeks episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends 3

    • 25 min
    The "Tradwives" movement, the resurgence of the Short King, and Gen Z's bleak outlook on our economy

    The "Tradwives" movement, the resurgence of the Short King, and Gen Z's bleak outlook on our economy

    This week we’re talking about the slap-less Oscars, the "Tradwives" movement and sugar substitutes affecting our gut. We’re also talking about a resurgence of the Short King, Gen Z’s outlook on our financial situation in the US and the latest Vanderpump Rules drama. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends 3

    • 25 min
    Less men are dating than ever before, naps could improve your overall sleep and love during the time of inflation

    Less men are dating than ever before, naps could improve your overall sleep and love during the time of inflation

    This week we’re talking about Chris Rock’s very belated response to Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars last year. Plus, a wild story about how the share of single men who say they’re looking for dates or relationships has declined from 61 percent to 50 percent. What’s up with that?

    We’re also talking about how much is too much of a nap and love in the time of inflation.

    All that, and more on this week’s episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends 3

    • 31 min
    Dressing with “stealth wealth,” guilt-tipping, and the new drink taking over college campuses: the BORG

    Dressing with “stealth wealth,” guilt-tipping, and the new drink taking over college campuses: the BORG

    This week, we’re talking about the wild weather hitting California — plus how there’s more on the way — and a new, yet somehow old, way of dressing called “stealth wealth.”

    Plus, apparently the way we’re posing for photos is cringe now and the proliferation of tipping opportunities (and when you should actually be tipping). We’ll also explain a new drink taking over college campuses called a BORG, the BeReal app and the “sofa theory” of dating.

    • 27 min
    All things Chinese spy balloon, ChatGPT and bold February

    All things Chinese spy balloon, ChatGPT and bold February

    This week, we’re talking about the Chinese spy balloon, the insanity of the new chat bot everyone is talking about, ChatGPT, and grocery prices being higher than ever before.

    We're also talking about the latest trends in online dating and who’s still using them (we know Tiege is), a study on how certain food can affect your depression and our favorite story of the week - Bold February!! All this and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends 3 

    • 24 min
    How young is too young to be on social media? Will we ever get our attention spans back? Why is everyone injecting themselves to lose weight?

    How young is too young to be on social media? Will we ever get our attention spans back? Why is everyone injecting themselves to lose weight?

    This week, your well-informed girlfriends are talking about new guidance from the surgeon general about social media for young people, new bold and controversial guidelines for dealing with childhood obesity and why we can’t focus on anything anymore and how to deal with it.

    Tiege and Sam are also talking about the newest weight loss injection obsession, dating green flags that could tell you if the guy you’re dating is a keeper, and a new workplace buzz word, rage applying. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends!

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Kaddy d ,

Love this pod!!

These girls are very well-informed and super enlightening! It’s also funny and cute - big fan! Great way to get news and hear about things I need to know for the week!!

themattmoreno ,

The best podcast around (and it’s not even close)

If you’re not listening to this podcast already then I feel bad for you. Tiege and Sam are ELITE podcast hosts. Hall of fame worthy. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. It’ll move you.

thriftyemptynest ,

Great podcast!

Funny gals w a mix of serious and lighthearted current event discussion! All thumbs up!!

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