Episodes

  • Snowed In With Opinions

    Snowed In With Opinions
    Jan 29 2026
    A snow storm in New York, a babysitting marathon, a Vegas trip, and one very misplaced grocery delivery. Katy and her mom catch up on winter chaos, family habits, unsolicited opinions, and how quickly good intentions can spiral.
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    46 mins
  • The Wedding Everyone Is Still Processing

    The Wedding Everyone Is Still Processing
    Jan 22 2026
    Katy and Carol talk family dynamics, unspoken expectations, public opinions, and the kind of moments that turn into long group chats and lingering side eye. Less outrage, more observation, and a gentle appreciation for how messy people can be.
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    47 mins
  • Hot Takes, Gentle Parenting, and Golden Globes

    Hot Takes, Gentle Parenting, and Golden Globes
    Jan 15 2026
    Katy and Carol press record after a real-life disagreement and let the conversation unfold in real time. They get into the Golden Globes, parenting opinions, boundaries, and hot takes. It's honest, slightly unhinged, and proof that you can disagree, laugh, and still love each other at the end of the day.
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    47 mins
  • Pajamas, Diamonds, and The Holiday Comedown

    Pajamas, Diamonds, and The Holiday Comedown
    Jan 8 2026
    After a whirlwind holiday season and their first-ever live show, Katy and Carol catch up on everything that happened once the guests arrived and after they all left. From post-holiday malaise and family traditions to hosting highs, emotional comedowns, and honest reflections on slowing down, this episode is a cozy, unfiltered reset to start the new year.
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    48 mins
  • The Live Show!

    The Live Show!
    Dec 19 2025
    Recorded live at the NAADAM store, this special episode of Honest to Pete brings the podcast off the mic and into a room full of listeners. Katy and Carol reflect on three years of honest conversations, Midwest roots, motherhood, creativity, and finding your voice at every stage of life, with warmth, humor, and audience Q and A woven throughout.
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    40 mins
  • Pre-Show Pressure Cooker

    Pre-Show Pressure Cooker
    Dec 11 2025
    Carol and Katy gear up for their first ever live show while juggling nerves, holiday prep, family stories, and a full dose of their signature mother daughter banter. From outfit debates to blue ornament emergencies, lost iPads, stolen boots, gift bag secrets, menu planning, and manifesting their way through the chaos, the two move between New York energy and Milwaukee coziness as they catch up on everything happening behind the scenes.
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    40 mins
  • The Laser, The Live Show, The Laughs

    The Laser, The Live Show, The Laughs
    Dec 4 2025
    A holiday-season whirlwind hits both coasts as Katy and Carol break down travel disasters, cough-syrup survival, laser-face anxieties, toddler meltdowns, QVC chaos, celebrity cameos, and a Thanksgiving spent serving New Yorkers in every sense.
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    47 mins
  • Travel Chaos Era

    Travel Chaos Era
    Nov 27 2025
    A classic Katy and Carol catch-up spanning airport mishaps, lost iPads, Valentino sale chaos, Christmas in New York, family memories, eye-doctor mayhem, and a heartfelt reflection on growing through every season.
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    56 mins