Episodes

this might be the end of #MomTok.
April 23, 2026

this might be the end of #MomTok.

This week, Travis and Emma are unpacking politics, Needohs, moms hiding in closets, and a wild reality roundup. Nothing is off limits this week, so hang out with us while we go on this wild ride. timestamps 0:00:12 last songs...

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RHOA season 17 premiere: reality roundup with Husbands Watching Housewives.
April 10, 2026

RHOA season 17 premiere: reality roundup with Husbands Watching House…

We got to hang out with our premiere besties, Scott and Geoff, twice in one week (what an honor and a privilege) to unpack another season premiere. This time we covered the season 17 premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta...

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RHORI series premiere: reality roundup with Husbands Watching Housewives.
April 8, 2026

RHORI series premiere: reality roundup with Husbands Watching Housewi…

We got to hang out with our premiere besties to unpack the series premiere of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island! Connect with us check out the bestie approved website: bestieapproved.com all of our social media: bestie appr...

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PREVIEW: it's giving Atlanta LIVE with Husbands Watching Housewives.
April 1, 2026

PREVIEW: it's giving Atlanta LIVE with Husbands Watching Housewives.

The premiere besties are back again for the season 17 premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and we’re livestreaming this one! Hang out with us on YouTube, Instagram Live, Twitch, or Kick. Ask questions. Turn Travis talk...

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Emma's triumphant return and Travis's kidney stones.
March 30, 2026

Emma's triumphant return and Travis's kidney stones.

THE BESTIES ARE BACK TOGETHER!! 🎉🎙️ Emma’s back for her first episode after her maternity break with baby Auggie, and the chaos picked up right where we left off. This week, Emma shares a little bit about how round two of hav...

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Shaded Reality roundup with Ann & Marie
March 6, 2026

Shaded Reality roundup with Ann & Marie

This week, Travis is hanging out with Ann and Marie from Shaded Reality for a reality roundup crossover that covers everything from Bravo obsessions to The Traitors chaos to the messy world of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives . T...

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fast fashion, endless ads, and a bathtub splash.
Jan. 29, 2026

fast fashion, endless ads, and a bathtub splash.

We love a chaotic catch-up and a Bravo deep dive. This week, we get into our 2025 Apple Music Replays and YouTube recaps, spiral about ads, consumerism, and the absolute chokehold TikTok Shop has on us before we unpack some u...

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Wade Belair’s villain origin story.
Jan. 27, 2026

Wade Belair’s villain origin story.

This week, Travis is hanging out with his new podcast friend, Wade, for a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that covers reckless walkers from New York to Indy, rapid-fire hypotheticals, and Wade’s real st...

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Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.
Dec. 31, 2025

Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.

Mama, let’s research wind and find out where it comes from! bestie approved became a science podcast this week and we healed from the trauma of wind being one of the things we simply don’t understand. Travis is hanging out wi...

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finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan club.
Dec. 29, 2025

finding meaning and purpose with the president of the Corbin Bleu fan…

Travis is hanging out with his cousin, Taylor, again this week for more tales from the hell that is being a teacher in 2025 and a full reality roundup where we unpack Taylor’s first experience with the Real Housewives ever! t...

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let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.
Dec. 28, 2025

let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.

This week, Travis is hanging out with Amy Dickens to talk about why adults desperately need more play, more aliveness, and more FUN. We dig into burnout, healing, nervous system regulation, and the tiny habits that can change...

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I find myself to be a lover of whimsy.
Dec. 21, 2025

I find myself to be a lover of whimsy.

Emma is officially on baby-watch, so Travis’ cousin Taylor jumps in for a collab episode that turns into a chaotic-but-wholesome catch-up: current hyperfixations, teacher life in 2025, AI in the classroom, and a group rant ab...

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seed oils and MLM takedowns.
Dec. 20, 2025

seed oils and MLM takedowns.

This week, Emma shares a pregnancy update, Travis tries to take down a pyramid scheme on TikTok Live, and they both spiral over seed oils. For reality roundup, we get into a full breakdown of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City...

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going back to where it all started with Jolenta Greenberg
Dec. 10, 2025

going back to where it all started with Jolenta Greenberg

Happy Jen Shah Prison Release Day to all those who celebrate! Emma’s having an amazing time with her perfect baby. This week, Travis is hanging out with comedian, podcast host, and pop culture connoisseur, Jolenta Greenberg. ...

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pretty rich women doing pretty rich things
Dec. 7, 2025

pretty rich women doing pretty rich things

REALITY ROUNDUP WITH OUR PODCAST FRIENDS! Travis is hanging out with the bestie approved returning champions, Scott and Geoff from Husbands Watching Housewives , to unpack the season 15 premiere of The Real Housewives of Beve...

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toxic news and twitter fights with Dave & Lisa
Dec. 4, 2025

toxic news and twitter fights with Dave & Lisa

🚨 A quick heads up: This week’s episode is way more political than usual. 🚨 Emma literally just had her baby and she’s home hanging out with that perfect little baby angel. 🥹👶🏼 Travis is trying to navigate the world without E...

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Travis and Emma want to have Lisa Barlow's resilience.
Nov. 20, 2025

Travis and Emma want to have Lisa Barlow's resilience.

Sorry it’s been a chaotic couple weeks for us and we took an accidental break from the show! This week we get into a Mandela Effect from Travis’s middle school years (the Beyonce remix of In Da Club), we also lean into being ...

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remember when Lady Gaga investigated January 6th?
Oct. 20, 2025

remember when Lady Gaga investigated January 6th?

This week, we dive into Gavin Newsom dragging his political opponents to hell on Twitter, Lady Gaga investigating January 6th, people believing Helen Keller wasn't a real person, and a chaotic reality roundup with season 1 ep...

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reality roundup: RHOP season premier with Husbands Watching Housewives.
Oct. 7, 2025

reality roundup: RHOP season premier with Husbands Watching Housewive…

🎙️ MORE PODCAST FRIENDS! 🎧 Don't call it a comeback...call it a takeover! Scott and Geoff from Husbands Watching Housewives are back for another collab with Travis and Emma to unpack the season premier of The Real Housewives ...

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podcast friends: The Girls Room is bestie approved!
Oct. 3, 2025

podcast friends: The Girls Room is bestie approved!

🎙️ BONUS EPISODE WITH OUR NEW PODCAST FRIEND! 🎧 hey besties! Travis and Emma got to hang out in with their new podcast friend, Brittany in The Girls Room , and they had an absolute time! From raging Gaylors to actually gay co...

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Valter is very upset right now.
Oct. 2, 2025

Valter is very upset right now.

This week, Travis and Emma are recording remotely (practice for future guests 👀) but they're still bringing the same chaos and laughs. Emma’s pregnancy update (little August is now the size of spaghetti squash). The DUDEROBE ...

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reality roundup: RHOSLC season 6 premier with Husbands Watching Housewives
Sept. 19, 2025

reality roundup: RHOSLC season 6 premier with Husbands Watching House…

Travis and Emma are joined by Scott and Geoff from Husbands Watching Housewives to unpack the season 6 premier of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! Share bestie approved with your messiest friend. Rate and review the sho...

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and just like that, we missed our connecting flight.
Sept. 4, 2025

and just like that, we missed our connecting flight.

Travis is back from Podcast Movement 2025, Emma’s fighting pregnancy pains, and the besties have so much to catch up on. This week, we get into: Emma’s pregnancy update (he’s huge and likes to party in her uterus) A scathing ...

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Emma's rage and Travis's Raisinets.
Aug. 28, 2025

Emma's rage and Travis's Raisinets.

Travis wakes up in full chaos mode and Emma is in no mood to deal with his nonsense, but that doesn’t stop the besties from diving into everything from trash bagels to driving lessons with the Barlows. This week, we get into:...

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