A Brunette and a Blonde with Katy and Abby

About A Brunette and a Blonde with Katy and Abby

Join two high school besties, Katy and Abby, living post-grad life in different cities talking about life, love, and everything in between.

Publisher

Katy and Abby

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jun 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Adult Friendships 101: Simple Habits That Keep Adult Friendships Alive

   A long-distance friendship can survive moves, life changes, and years apart - but only if you know how to keep it alive. Abby and Katy share the real habits that help friendships stay strong after college, plus how to make new friends when you land in a brand-new city. They break down the small but surprisingly effective things that actually keep people connected: weekly photo recaps, voice notes, location sharing, birthday cards, and the simple courage to say, "Do you want to be friends?" If you've ever felt awkward reaching out, unsure how often to text, or lonely in a new place, this conversation gives you a practical reset. You'll hear Abby and Katy compare seasonal friendships with lifelong ones, how to avoid drifting when everyone scatters after graduation, and why being intentional matters more than being constantly available. They also get honest about what it takes to build community from scratch - whether that means joining a church, book club, or hobby group, or just showing up somewhere looking approachable. Along the way, they also talk about the emotional side of friendship: not taking every slow season personally, learning to be content alone, and recognizing when a friendship needs more reciprocity. Their perspective is refreshingly real, encouraging, and full of small ideas you can use right away. This one is for anyone navigating post-grad life, a recent move, or that weird in-between season where your people are scattered everywhere. If you want deeper friendships and a better way to stay connected, this episode is for you. Links: Instagram⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/abrunetteandablondepod/) ⁠TikTok ⁠ (https://www.tiktok.com/@abrunetteandablondepod) ⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ABrunetteandaBlonde) ⁠Submission Link (https://forms.gle/8yQ3NhM47Ue1Kdzq5) Hot Girl Soda (https://go.shopmy.us/p-92120943) Tourist Trap (https://go.shopmy.us/p-92121367) Drizzilicious (https://go.shopmy.us/p-92121621) Rowe Organics Shampoo Bar (https://go.shopmy.us/p-92121872)

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Fall Feels Better When You Stop Chasing Perfect Aesthetics

   Fall Vibes, Cozy Rituals, and a Very Good First Date Abby and Katy kick off a fall-themed episode with cozy updates, seasonal rituals, TV talk, and a relationship update that turns into the standout story of the week. They also share practical fall recommendations for everything from candles and sweaters to movie nights, local markets, and soup swaps. Abby and Katy cover fall mood, everyday comforts, and a few pop culture check-ins. If you want seasonal ideas that feel realistic rather than overly polished, this one is packed with them. Links: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/abrunetteandablondepod/) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@abrunetteandablondepod) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ABrunetteandaBlonde) Submission Link (https://forms.gle/8yQ3NhM47Ue1Kdzq5) Shop Kristin Jones (https://go.shopmy.us/p-90125142) Katy's Favorite Jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-90126023) Key topics Abby and Katy set the tone with fall style talk, including Abby’s apple nail design, Halloween sweatshirt, and the hair color ideas she considered for the season. They compare notes on seasonal weather and clothing, especially the appeal of shorts and a sweatshirt or jeans and a T-shirt. Katy shares a busy week with Waco, a co-op, Ezra’s birthday, a visit to a high school friend, and getting over being sick. Abby and Katy talk through the rise in seasonal illness, flu shots, and the general feeling that everyone has been getting the crud lately. They discuss The Love Hypothesis movie, including how it compares with the book, why adaptations should be judged on their own terms, and why Percy Jackson remains a controversial favorite. Dancing with the Stars gets a long stretch of attention, with reactions to Ezra’s progression, Daniela’s skill, Whitney’s checked-out energy, and which contestants may be headed home next. Abby gives a date update and shares that a friend set up the first date, which involved bringing the books they were reading, and it went well enough to earn an 8 out of 10. The episode shifts into a fall-themed Q&A, where they define their current emotional weather, comfort rituals, and one-sentence intentions for the season. They share seasonal recommendations like candles, layered outfits, autumn playlists, movie nights, farmers markets, snack boards, and soup potlucks. Katy ends with a reminder that fall is a great time for hobbies like crocheting, knitting, and sewing, which leads Abby to mention her grandma's sewing machine.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Mount Rushmore of Comfort Media - The Movies, Books, and Stars We Cannot Quit

   Disney Channel originals, rom-coms, book series, and favorite actors get the ultimate showdown in this fun, fast-moving Mount Rushmore episode. If you love ranking your comfort favorites and passionately defending your picks, this one is going to feel like your group chat brought to life. Katy and Abby turn a casual catch-up into a full-blown pop culture draft, building their top fours across animated movies, DCOMs, romantic comedies, male actors, female actors, and books. Along the way, they make cases for everything from Lemonade Mouth, Teen Beach Movie, and Princess Protection Program to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You've Got Mail, and The Holiday. You'll also hear their takes on animated favorites like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, How to Train Your Dragon, Zootopia, and Coco, plus the actors they can never stop loving, including Ryan Gosling, Matthew McConaughey, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, and more. They even get into books that truly earn a permanent spot on the mountain, from The Nightingale and The Hunger Games to Throne of Glass, Bride, and Better Than the Movies. If you grew up on Disney Channel, have strong opinions about movie soundtracks, or love a good nostalgic ranking debate, this episode is pure comfort-listening. It is playful, specific, and guaranteed to make you yell at the speakers with your own Mount Rushmore by the end. Links: Vera Bradley Blanket: https://go.shopmy.us/p-88267045 Fable Favorites List: https://fable.co/list/21aeb7b4-af33-4bb0-becf-4f702e7bd0dc/share Vinted: https://www.vinted.com/invite/abbychiles/1uMjuYp156fP7gir6n2s49wvk7a633rje Book Recs: https://shopmy.us/collections/7764302

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

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