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Episode 271: Deconstructing Influencers with Stephanie McNeal

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree switch up their skincare routines as the weather changes before culture writer and reporter Stephanie McNeal joins them to chat about t...

Mini-Ep 388: Quickie, Grabby, Breakfasty

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate’s got a new hydrating face mist rec and Doree needs some new recipe for grab and go snacks. Then, they hear from listeners about eclipse transf...

Mini-Ep 387: Get Yourself Sorted

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree consider what it takes to get digitally sorted and hear from listeners about their best tips for getting rid of their overflowing inbox...

Episode 270: The Power of Prozac And Jelly Beans with Elissa Sussman

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree ponder the social definition of aesthetic, and then author Elissa Sussman (Funny You Should Ask, Once More With Feeling) joins them to ...

Mini-Ep 386: What Do You Smell Like

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree take a nose dive into listeners’ memories of their first and favorite perfumes. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, re...

Mini-Ep 385: Throw Yourself The Birthday Party

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree mini-ep it up to chat about Kate’s spray tan urges and Doree’s adoration of candle warmers. Then, they hear from listeners about va...

Episode 269: Lessons of K-Beauty with Elise Hu

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate learns you’re supposed to wash your retainer and Doree gets a compliment and a facial on her birthday. Then, Elise Hu, author of Flawless: Less...

Mini-Ep 384: Cleansing Balm For The Soul

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate’s kids see her for the free-mugging mom she is and Doree uncovers a Target price scandal from a listener Vitamin C rec. They also hear from lis...

Product Recall: Lee Press-On Nails

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree dig their nails into the surprising history of Lee Press-Ons: the connection between dentistry and acrylics, the rise, fall, and rise a...

Episode 268: Like What You Like with Samantha Irby

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree are stoked for their live show TONIGHT! Then, writer Samantha Irby comes on the pod to discuss her new book Quietly Hostile, the danger...

Mini-Ep 383: Inbox Infinity

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from listeners asking how to remove digital clutter, where to find sun protection that works and keeps you cool, and how to learn ...

Product Recall: Caboodles

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we explore Caboodles — the iconic makeup organizer that quickly became a must-have accessory for teens in the 80’s. We dig into Caboodl...

COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW!!!

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kate and Doree, plus some very special guests (announced here!), to celebrate Doree's birthday with a digital live show! Join us for laughs, game...

Episode 267: Grieving Under Capitalism with Nicole Chung

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate determines she does not care for tutorials and Doree wakes up with a center part she’s not mad at. Then, Nicole Chung, author of A Living Remed...

Mini-Ep 382: Cheap, Fast, Or Good

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate surprises Doree with a sunscreen she’s loving and Doree uncovers a Big Gmail conspiracy while clearing out her inbox. Plus, listeners ask for p...

Product Recall: Chanel No. 5

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doree and Kate dig into the sordid history of the world’s most famous perfume: Chanel No. 5. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode,...

Episode 266: Unpacking Momfluencers with Sara Louise Petersen

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate shouts out a pimple patch she swears by and Doree makes real progress on decluttering her home one room at a time. Then, Sara Louise Petersen joi...

Mini-Ep 381: History of Hosiery

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate stumbles upon some listeners while at a Phish show and Doree celebrates Henry’s FOURTH birthday! Then, listeners ask about how to organize clot...

Product Recall: Pond's Cold Cream

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pond’s Cold Cream started as a cure-all for all sorts of ailments but is today a legacy moisturizing makeup remover still beloved by many despite th...

Episode 265: The Way We Think About Bodies with Virginia Sole-Smith

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree go deep with diet culture journalist and Fat Talk author Virginia Sole-Smith about the systemic roots and reach of diet culture and fat...

Mini-Ep 380: Five Minute Makeup

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate tells Doree about her latest Phish adventure and they hear from listeners about their Accutane journeys and their most successful five-minute mak...

Product Recall: Proactiv

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate busts out the old infomercials to tell Doree about the multi-step acne skincare product Proactiv. They learn all about the power of infomercials ...

Episode 264: Curate Your Reality with Tiffany Dufu

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate goes high maintenance to stay low maintenance and Doree sends more things out of her home than she brings in. Then, Tiffany Dufu, founder and CEO...

Mini-Ep 379: Slow Down The Spiral

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree learn a fun way to use Vaseline on cute baby animals and hear from listeners looking for a stylish but inexpensive raincoat, a cold-wea...

Product Recall: Scrunchies

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree throw their hair up into the iconic ponytail holder of the 80’s and 90’s and detail how this inexpensive piece of fabric-cover...

Episode 263: Information Overload with Kerry Howley

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate checks an item off her todo list that’s been there for years and Doree has some restock prod recs. Then they’re joined by feature writer at N...

Mini-Ep 378: Blushes and Crushes

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate tells Doree about her big cry to Bruce Springsteen. Then, listeners question whether underwear under tights is “normal,” send in their 5...

Product Recall: Love's Baby Soft

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate nauseates Doree with the disturbing ‘70s and ‘80s advertisements for Love’s Baby Soft, the perfume that wafts through our soft-scented yout...

Episode 262: Back To The Future with Maurene Goo

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate tells Doree about her road trip and Doree prepares for her own family trip. Then, author and beloved returning guest Maurene Goo joins to chat ab...

Mini-Ep 377: The Elephant in the Grey Lady Shaped Room

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree go up against the NY Times as advice givers! Plus, they hear from listeners about their Vaseline Product Recall episode and how to not ...

Product Recall: Avon Skin So Soft

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ding dong! Avon calling! Doree comes to Kate’s door to tell her all about the origin of the Avon Lady, Skin So Soft’s cult status as a bug spray, ...

Episode 261: What To Say Yes To with Brittany Luse

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discover Doree might have been wearing the wrong size shoe her whole adult life and wonder if custom-made shoes are a viable option. Th...

Mini-Ep 376: Saie It Ain’t So

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree answer listener questions about “flawless” makeup, moving across the country, learning to drive as an adult, and navigating an awkw...

Product Recall: Vaseline

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate goes deep into the history of her favorite product Wonder Jelly — which has since become known as Vaseline. Kate tells Doree about the man we’...

Episode 260: When Care Is a Struggle with KC Davis

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree invite KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing, onto the podcast to chat abo...

Mini-Ep 375: Another Person Influenced

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree remember what it was like this week three years ago and then hear from listeners about a European adventure, TikTok impulse buying, and...

Product Recall: Biore Strips

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate rips the gunky truth out of the pores of Biore’s history. She and Doree learn that this product has a paradoxical connection to the beloved Lil...

Episode 259: Body Liberation with Chrissy King

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate attempts to dip her toe into a deeper reading pool and Doree’s heart sings for a mystery. Then, writer and powerlifter Chrissy King joins them ...

Mini-Ep 374: Revenge Of The Tabs

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree remember a day when skiing was cheap before they hear from listeners about goats as self-care, free-tabbing, and under eye concealer tr...

Product Recall: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doree asks Kate the age-old question: was she born with it or is it Maybelline? They learn that this famous brand was only possible because of one wom...

Episode 258: Name Yourself A Badass with Bozoma Saint John

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree recap their Forever35 Live show and the behind-the-scenes happenings that occurred both on and off camera. Then, they invite author, en...

Mini-Ep 373: Great Not Talking To You

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate regales Doree with that time a 90’s teenage heartthrob attended her book signing, before they hear from listeners about normalizing not talking...

Product Recall: St. Ives Apricot Scrub

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doree scrubs up the dirt on St. Ives Apricot Scrub and Kate can still recall the exact texture of this scrub years later. They learn that this brand w...

Replay - Mini-Ep 135: If We Took a Holiday

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Babies! Back by popular demand, here's a replay of the very first time we took a trip to Doree's Hotel. Kate and Doree dream up a luxurious fantasy...

Mini-Ep 372: Critters for Self-Care

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree suit up in their new Forever35 hoodies to hear from listeners about critters as self-care, roaches in the Gulf Coast, making friends of...

Product Recall: Lip Venom

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kate walks Doree through the tingly, plump history of DuWop’s Lip Venom. They discover the product’s connection to the idea that “bea...

Episode 257: Accessing Joy with Cyndie Spiegel

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate decides she might need to give up TikTok and Doree learns she’s got a bunch of new hair growth. Then, they welcome Cyndie Spiegel, bestselling ...

Mini-Ep 371: Pubic Hair Don’t Care

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree get excited for the Forever35 Live show this Wednesday, and hear from listeners about their memories with Nair and Noxzema, medium-cove...

Product Recall: Nair

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Doree guides Kate through the history of Nair and the wild west that was, and still is, hair removal. They discuss the safety of using Nair...

Episode 256: Interrogate Your Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate has a revelatory moment about a project she’s working on and Doree does a shoe clean-out. Then, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin joins them on the podcast to...

Mini-Ep 370: QVC and Clutter Culture

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate gets influenced and de-influenced to buy and try new products and Doree is along for the ride. Then, listeners share their thoughts on clutter cu...

Product Recall: Drakkar Noir

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re recalling a product that reeks of eau de school dance and might leave you with a small headache: Drakkar Noir. Join us as we discus...

Episode 255: Use Your Voice with Samara Bay

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discuss the mental derailing of canceled plans before they invite their friend Samara Bay to the podcast to talk about her new book Per...

Mini-Ep 369: Croissant-Level Flakiness

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello lovelies! This week, Kate and Doree hear from listeners looking for a dream BB cream, receive a Vitamin C serum rec, and discuss how to handle s...

Product Recall: Sun-In

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another ep of Product Recall! Take a trip down memory lane as Kate and Doree discuss the hair lightener Sun-In, which dangled the promise of pe...

Episode 254: Friendships Lost and Found with Christie Tate

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate realizes her vision board has a theme and Doree considers creating her own planner. Then, Christie Tate joins the podcast to discuss her new book...

Mini-Ep 368: The More You Know (About Butts)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree rage for a listener left out of a work anniversary gift, cheer for folks who talk about butt stuff, and encourage a listener to sleep h...

Product Recall: Noxzema

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Product Recall, a weekly episode where we dig deeper into the history of an iconic product and its cultural impact. For our inaugural episo...

Episode 253: True To Yourself with Kristen Chase

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate resonates with her word of the year and Doree feels stronger than yesterday. Then, author and podcaster Kristen Chase joins them to discuss deali...

Mini-Ep 267: Between a Roc and a Hard Place

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree consider wearing robes to their live event afterparty before they hear from listeners about a great drugstore vitamin c serum, introduc...

Mini-Ep 366: Fickle Nipples

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree tackle the patriarchy with a couple of listeners and hear from some others about their experience with HSV and dating, Yoga With Adrien...

Episode 252: You Don’t Have To Forgive with Carmen Rita Wong

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate self-soothes with a nostalgia TV show and Doree takes us back to the beginning of the free mug movement conversation. Then, Carmen Rita Wong come...

Mini-Ep 365: Don't F*ck With Your Eyebrows

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree help a listener determine if a co-worker is really flirting, give an update on Doree’s backpack shopping, and get advice on not messi...

Mini-Ep 364: Five Years Later

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy anniversary, self-cardigans! Kate and Doree celebrate Forever35’s fifth anniversary by hearing from listeners about their favorite pod moments...

Episode 251: Sweat Equity with Natalia Petrzela

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate shares a hair serum that has changed her life and Doree organizes her dresser to great success. Then, historian and author Natalia Petrzela joins...

Mini-Ep 363: Brow Do You Do

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree practice yoga with Adriene, then hear from listeners about retinols and in-shower moisturizers that actually work, drugstore brow penci...

Mini-Ep 362: We Contain Multitudes

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doree tries to convince Kate to re-pierce her nose and hear from listeners about piercings that are totally worth it, a positive high school superlati...

Episode 250: Doin' the Butt with Heather Radke

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discuss some recent prods they’re enjoying. Then, author Heather Radke joins to talk about her book Butts: A Backstory, the cultural ...

Mini-Ep 361: Tootle-Oot On Over To 2023

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree ring in the New Year hearing from listeners about more of their best drugstore recs and dealing with diet culture related gifts.To leav...

Replay - Episode 147: Sorry For What Happened in Class with Tunde Oyeneyin

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Babies! We're taking an end of year break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Tunde !Kate seals the moisture into her face with the per...

Replay - Episode 152: Divine Comedy with Atsuko Okatsuka

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Babies! We're taking an end of year break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Atsuko Okatsuka!Kate gets dressed like it’s 2019 and Do...

Replay - Episode 159: Cooking = Love with Julia Turshen

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Babies! We're taking an end of year break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Julia Turshen!Kate lets work stress get the better of her...

Replay - Episode 183: Repair and Re-parent with Dr. Becky Kennedy

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dearest Babies! We're taking an end of year break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Dr. Becky Kennedy!Kate lives the life of the rich and fam...

Episode 249: 2022: A Year In Review

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree reflect on the year that was, and some of their pod favorite moments from 2022.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach...

Mini-Ep 360: Free Mug Movement

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree help a listener win Wordle and start the free mugging movement. Then, they hear from listeners who are questioning the institution of m...

Mini-Ep 359: Only A Message Away

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from listeners about questions when to make a relationship “official”, letting your in-laws win one, and keeping in touch with...

Episode 248: It’s Written All Over Your Face with Paulina Porizkova

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CW: This episode contains discussions of sexual harassment.Kate calls for Forever35 moments in honor of the upcoming 5 year anniversary of the pod and...

Mini-Ep 358: Between The Crumbled Bronzer and Band-Aids

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree share listener recs for favorite drugstore beauty and skincare prods.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 7...

Mini-Ep 357: Dip Your Biscuits

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate reminds Doree that lice is still around and does not discriminate and they both hear from listeners about what we’re supposed to do with that p...

Episode 247: Reclaim Your Body with Evette Dionne

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CW: This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, fat phobia, and weight loss.Kate weeps while reading a Horse Girl poem and Doree rememb...

Mini-Ep 356: Weird Bird Phase

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree hear from listeners about their pleasant Forever35 dreams, Henry’s tiny chair, advice for staying in touch with long distance friends...

Mini-Ep 355: The White Elephant In The Room

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate’s back from her cruise and Doree is ready to hear all about it. Then, listeners call in from the bathroom at Thanksgiving, share alternatives t...

Episode 246: The Funny Thing About Grief with Amanda Deibert

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate ponders her bias toward cheaper makeup and Doree supports her. Then, New York Times–bestselling comic book and TV writer Amanda Deibert joins t...

Mini-Ep 354: Just Good Scents

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree are back, babies, and they take the live concert scene by storm where they learn that Gen Z really knows how to take a picture. Then, t...

Replay: Episode 165: State of the Artist with Beth Pickens

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Babies! We're taking a Thanksgiving break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Beth Pickens!Kate stocks her cart for the Sephora sale and Dor...

Replay: Episode 188: The Elegance of a Formula with Darian Harvin

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi Babies! We're taking a Thanksgiving break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Darian Harvin!Kate and Doree stick to their workouts and are o...

Episode 245: The 2022 Gift Guide

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the fifth annual Forever35 gift guide! Doree and Kate have got you covered, whether you’re shopping for yourself, your partner, the kid in ...

Mini-Ep 353: Buying Into Big Lotion

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree share an update on the Forever35 Giving Circle  before hearing from listeners about peeing while running, in-shower lotions that t...

Episode 244: Let’s Unpack That with Hitha Palepu

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate prepares to cruise through the next week and Doree cares for her sick kid. Then, renaissance woman Hitha Palepu joins them on the pod to chat abo...

Mini-Ep 352: Everyone F*cks Up

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree delight in all the pictures being sent to them by listeners and hear from them about their election feelings, dirty pajamas, flossing r...

Mini-Ep 351: Lollipops Or Lube

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kat and Dor receive an interesting email about dyeing pubes, and they hear from listeners about deciding when to have children, playing the comparison...

Episode 243: Straight From The Giraffe’s Mouth with Misha Body

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate debates whether she’s having a midlife crisis and Doree reveals a surprising fitness goal. Then, Misha Body, the Director of Wildlife Care at t...

Mini-Ep 350: Less Is More

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doree is honored at a gala and Kate helps her dress up for the event. Then, listeners send in their useful tactics for dealing with fat-phobic convers...

Mini-Ep 349: The Boum Boum Room

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree discuss meeting podcast listeners and good dental health. Then, they hear from people about the stigma of being on meds long term and t...

Episode 242:The Art of Animation with Yvett Merino

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate travels to Boston for work and a friend-induced cry and Doree decides to start intuitive exercise. Then, Encanto co-producer Yvett Merino comes o...

Mini-Ep 348: Literal Seven-Year Itch

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree have some prod recs today before they hear from listeners about a seven-year itch, a niche friendship question, and a birthday celebrat...

Mini-Ep 347: It's Your Body, Boob Job If You Wanna

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree settle in and answer listener questions about handling diet culture and friendship, breaking the news about a breast augmentation, and ...

Episode 241: Addicted To Romance with Kennedy Ryan

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate swipes on a red lip to celebrate Taylor Swift Day and Doree travels south via a new podcast. Then, romance author Kennedy Ryan joins the podcast ...

Mini-Ep 346: Office Tootbrushers

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doree eats her words about getting sick and Kate’s dehydrated skin loves skin cycling. Then, listeners send in their advice about dating someone wit...

Mini-Ep 345: What We Do In The Showers

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Doree take a whiff of their new perfume and candles before hearing from listeners about a tingly-in-all-the-places body wash and back-sleepin...