Not For Nuthin

About Not For Nuthin

Welcome to Not for nuthin! Hosted by former coworkers turned business owners Karina and Desi, Not for nuthin is where New York attitude meets Southern charm. After buying the company they once worked for, these two friends have spent years navigating business ownership, friendship, family, travel, and all the unexpected twists life throws their way. Now they're bringing those conversations to the microphone—unfiltered, unscripted, and usually with a lot of laughter. Each week, you'll hear honest conversations about entrepreneurship, women's friendships, work-life balance, marriage, motherhood, menopause, leadership, personal growth, and the everyday moments that remind us we're all figuring it out together. Whether they're swapping travel stories, sharing lessons from running a business, or laughing through life's chaos, one thing never changes: they're keeping it real. Because not for nuthin...life's too short to take yourself too seriously. New episodes every-other-week. Subscribe and join the conversation!

Publisher

Desi Harmon & Karina Babbino

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 4 Nov 2026

   Not for Nuthin... Social Media Has Broken Everyone!

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) Is social media bringing us together...or slowly driving us all crazy? In this episode, Karina and Desi tackle the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous world of social media. From Facebook drama and TikTok rabbit holes to online shopping disasters and influencers convincing us to buy things we absolutely don't need, they're asking the big question: Has social media officially broken us? They share their thoughts on internet trolls, fake news, AI-generated content, picture-perfect families, and why everyone suddenly feels entitled to share their opinions with the entire world. Of course, it's not all bad. Between keeping up with family, discovering new recipes, revisiting old memories, and finding unexpected communities online, there's still plenty to love about social media. And somewhere along the way, we discover why shopping online after a few glasses of wine might leave you with a very expensive pair of shoes you'll never actually wear. Because not for nuthin...maybe the internet isn't the problem. Maybe it's what we're doing with it.

2. 21 Oct 2026

   Not for Nuthin... Aging Isn't for the Weak!

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) Remember when you could stay up all night, eat whatever you wanted, and get out of bed without making a sound? Yeah...those days are apparently over. In this episode, Karina and Desi tackle the hilarious (and sometimes painful) realities of getting older. From mysterious aches and pains and forgetting why you walked into a room to giving up high heels and realizing your kids are officially adults, they're discovering that aging comes with a whole new set of challenges. They also talk about the perks of getting older, including confidence, wisdom, caring less about what people think, and learning when to speak your mind...and when to keep your mouth shut. Along the way, things take a few unexpected turns into colon cancer screening kits, competitive lawn mowing, disappearing dry cleaners, old-school video games, and the woman in her 80s who's still dancing, traveling, and living her best life. Because not for nuthin...getting older is inevitable. But getting old doesn't mean you have to stop having fun. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 The circle of life is moving a little too fast 00:50 Welcome back to Not for Nuthin 01:06 Story Time: What do people complain about too much? 02:46 Learning to give people a little more grace 06:08 Aging isn't for the weak! 07:10 Early bedtimes, strange aches, and getting older 09:13 Cartwheels and things our bodies can't do anymore 10:12 The surprising benefits of getting older 11:15 When you're old enough to say whatever you want 12:15 Wisdom, judgment, and the younger generation 15:22 The joys of getting older...and medical screening kits 17:33 Laughing too hard and forgetting why you entered a room 18:45 Comparing arthritis and other new hobbies 20:16 Who's going to take care of us when we're old? 22:02 Competitive lawn mowing and staying active 23:01 The secret to aging gracefully 26:06 High heels, comfortable shoes, and refusing to give in 27:24 Whatever happened to dry cleaners? 29:43 Old-school video games and childhood nostalgia 31:41 Fashion trends always come back around 32:47 Watching our families grow and the years fly by 34:39 Reacting to our own social video 36:07 Final thoughts on getting older

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Not for Nuthin... A Waiting Room Tells You Everything About Society

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) Want to know what people are really like? Put them in a waiting room and make them sit there for 45 minutes. In this episode, Karina and Desi break down the strange little world of waiting rooms—from doctor's offices and Social Security to restaurants and the biggest waiting room of them all: the airport. They're talking speakerphone conversations nobody asked to hear, people watching, questionable public outfits, impatient travelers, complete strangers becoming therapists, and that awkward moment when you're definitely listening to someone else's conversation...while pretending you're not. Then things take a turn when Karina shares how making new friends at a restaurant somehow ended with her children convincing her they might be swingers. Yes. That happened. Because not for nuthin...give people enough time to sit around together and you're going to get a pretty good look at society.

4. 22 Sept 2026

   Not for Nuthin... We've Seen Some Things

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) After years of traveling together, buying a business, surviving COVID, and somehow avoiding a few near-death experiences, Karina and Desi have collected more than a few stories. In this episode, they share some of their funniest travel adventures, the moment they unexpectedly became business owners, culture shocks from overseas, heated toilet seats (yes, really), running on empty, close calls on the road, and the lessons they've learned from navigating life's unexpected detours. Some stories are hilarious. Some are stressful. All of them remind us that the best memories usually come from the moments that didn't go according to plan. Because not for nuthin...if you can laugh through the chaos, you'll make it through just about anything. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Story Time: What's the dumbest rule we all follow? 01:37 Traveling overseas and American entitlement 03:53 Tipping culture around the world 06:32 We've seen some things... 06:46 The heated toilet seat experience 08:15 How we accidentally bought the company 10:50 Business trips gone completely sideways 11:50 Near misses, turbulence, and travel disasters 17:39 The hot air balloon ride that never happened 20:52 Family stories, adoption, and life's unexpected paths 28:54 Surviving COVID as small business owners 31:40 Not for Nuthin: Every challenge becomes another story

5. 8 Sept 2026

   Not for Nuthin... Nobody Wants to Work Anymore... Or Are We Just Getting Old?

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) Is it really harder to find great employees these days...or have we just become "those people" who complain about the younger generation? In this episode, Karina and Desi dive into one of the biggest conversations happening in workplaces today. They share funny (and sometimes frustrating) hiring stories, debate whether COVID permanently changed work culture, and discuss what makes an employee truly stand out. Along the way, they talk about interview disasters, work ethic, AI in the workplace, balancing life and career, and why great teams are built on mutual respect, not just expectations. Spoiler alert...by the end, they might just admit that they're getting a little old. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Story Time: What are you too old to pretend you enjoy? 05:01 Does nobody want to work anymore? 07:40 The interview stories that still surprise us 11:19 Has work-life balance changed for the better? 13:21 COVID, hiring, and changing expectations 16:34 The positives of today's workforce (yes, there are some!) 19:47 What makes an employee unforgettable 21:16 Building a workplace people actually enjoy 23:30 Not for Nuthin: Appreciate the employees who show up 24:09 Why an escape room might be our next team-building event

6. 25 Aug 2026

   Not for Nuthin... Women Friends Really Do Save Your Life (Pilot)

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/not-for-nuthin/voicemail) Welcome to the very first episode of Not for Nuthin! We're Karina and Desi, two former coworkers who became business partners, lifelong friends, and now...podcast hosts. We're figuring this out as we go, so expect plenty of laughs, a few rabbit trails, and maybe even a little Prosecco. In our pilot episode, we're talking about something every woman needs: genuine friendships. From growing up before smartphones and riding bikes until the streetlights came on, to navigating adulthood, marriage, motherhood, and business ownership, we share why the women in your corner can make all the difference. We also take a few unexpected detours into New Kids on the Block, David Cassidy, Napa wine trips, awkward travel stories, and why every friendship needs one person who talks first...and one who thinks first. If this episode feels like sitting around a table laughing with friends...then we've done our job. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the pilot (and our first podcast nerves) 01:38 Cheers to Not for Nuthin 02:11 Story Time: What kids today would never survive 10:47 Why women's friendships really matter 14:47 Girl trips, lifelong friends, and finding your people 17:08 Mothers, daughters, and growing closer with age 20:47 Napa, wine tours, and hilarious friendship stories 25:44 How friendships change as we get older 27:23 Knowing when to listen instead of giving advice 30:16 Not for Nuthin: Don't take yourself so seriously

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