Welcome to Let Me Call My Mom, hosted by mother/daughter duo, Tori and Karen DeSimone! With new episodes every Thursday, your comfort, coming of age podcast will cover a wide range of topics from family banter, how to adult, book recs, weekly recipes, pop culture, hot topics, and so much more! Join Tori and Karen as they grow up together and chat about it every week!
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What I’d Tell my Younger Self, from a Mother/Daughter POV
Season 2 · Episode 2
Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 01:06:22
This week on Let Me Call My Mom, we’re talking about the weird in-between of adulthood, when you realize being 22 feels just like being 18, and 58 feels just like being 30, except now you’re paying taxes, trying to cook something other than eggs, and wondering if you’re supposed to have it all figured out.
From mean girls that never grow up to learning to be smart with your money, we’re covering it all. Karen and Tori get real about the things they’d tell their younger selves, from money lessons to forgiving yourself for not having it all together, to why your twenties are not a race (even if social media makes it feel that way).
We’re Back & Better Than Ever! | Big Life Updates & What’s to Come
Season 2 · Episode 1
Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 01:20:11
After a year away, we’re back — and so much has happened. From a total podcast rebrand to Ross’ prostate cancer diagnosis, Karen’s health journey with Tirzepatide, Tori’s move to the city (and house hunting adventures), and of course, Frankie… there’s a lot to catch up on!
It’s emotional, hilarious, and as always, honest. We’re so happy to be back, grab a coffee (or a water ice 😉) and hang out with us.
The work day ends at 1 pm, we don’t make the rules!! In today’s episode of Let me Call my Mom, mother/daughter duo get into fun conversations like the Kelce Family, living forever, strength training, Ninja Creami recipes, and more! We need Ninja, Kylie and Donna Kelce to call us, for Dad to not double down on his smoothie, and for Frankie to learn where to go to the bathroom!
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Family Vacation Stories | Mexico, the Stomach Bug, Swim Club, Memories, + More!
Episode 8
Friday, June 21, 2024 • Duration 01:18:21
You’re officially part of the DeSimone household as mother/daughter duo, Karen and Tori, dive into their favorite DeSimone Family Vacation stories. Some were GREAT, and some were sick (to say the least!). The two catch up on Father’s Day, Ross’s weird smoothies, their ninja creami adventure, book recs, Frankie’s diva moments, and lots of laughs! Enjoy!
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Life at the Jersey Shore | Sunday Funday, Boating, Hobbies, & Sunday Dinner Recipe
Episode 7
Friday, June 14, 2024 • Duration 58:02
Just good ol’ fashioned, catching up with mother/daughter duo, Karen and Tori DeSimone! This week Karen and Tori dive into fun topics like ACOTAR walks, their eventful weekends out, James Charles and Bye Sister, getting pulled over, when to wash your bras, and more!
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Meet Karen | College in Italy, Being a Stay at Home Mom, Meeting her Husband, Raising Kids, + More!
Episode 6
Friday, June 7, 2024 • Duration 01:40:47
We all know Tori, but today we get to know our mom, Karen!! Karen has so much more to her than meets the eye and today, mother/daughter duo, Tori and Karen, dive into what Karen was like growing up! In this episode you’ll find the meet cute story of Karen and Ross, finance advice, traveling abroad in college, raising kids, and lots of fun, beach life banter.
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The calm AFTER the storm, and mother/daughter duo Karen & Tori are settling in just fine to life at the beach! Today’s episode is light and fun with their summer bucket list, Karen’s reading goal, a delicious recipe to add to your weekly meal rotation (and a bonus chicken salad recipe), and all the family banter! We hope you love this episode!!!
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Be the (happy hour) Hostess with the Mostest | + setting family boundaries, hardware store rants, + Flat Ross!
Episode 4
Friday, May 24, 2024 • Duration 01:34:32
It’s MDW and mother/daughter duo, Tori and Karen DeSimone, are sharing the tips on being the hostest with the mostest! But only after an hour of catching up (as if they haven’t been living together!). The duo chats about the passing of Ringo, the beloved family dog, who they miss so much. Tori explores new hobbies as Stride is in full swing down at the Jersey Shore. Of course this episode is loaded with book recs from Karen, questions for your mom, setting boundaries with family members, the easiest spicy margarita recipe for the holiday weekend, and the story of Flat Ross (legend). This is a jam packed episode. Enjoy!
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The Kid that Watches the Lights Turn Off: @light4079
Advice for the 20-somethings from a 50-something Mom! | societal pressure, people pleasing, and career
Episode 3
Friday, May 17, 2024 • Duration 01:11:47
We’re growing up and getting older! The pressures of being in our 20’s as a Gen Z/Millenial is vastly different from the pressures of being in our 20’s in Karen’s generation (Gen X/Boomer), so today mother/daughter duo Tori and Karen dive into the topic of navigating your 20’s with hindsight vision. They chat about marriage, kids, and buying a home. Does the timeline really matter? They chat about saying no, and does it ever get easier?? Does imposter syndrome ever go away?? Tune in for this and more, including a run in of one another in the “wild”, Karen’s book recs, how to be crowned king and queen of happy hour, and the best appetizer your guests will love!
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In Our Homemaking Era | Fitted Sheets, Frankie, & Smutty Beach Reads
Episode 2
Friday, May 10, 2024 • Duration 59:55
Welcome back to Let Me Call my Mom! Today, Tori and Karen dive into creating a home wherever you are! As Tori has moved and Karen now has her upstairs back, both girls have been busy nesting! Karen gives nesting tips to make any house, apartment, dorm, or new space feel like home. They’re joined by Frankie (Karen’s dog) today and dive into the Roast of Tom Brady, answer listener questions, suggest smutty beach reads, trending movies, & more!
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Recipe this week: Grilled Herbed Shrimp with Mango Salsa
Super jumbo shrimp and grills them on skewers. I do 2 lbs at a time time, marinate for a few hours, and then grill in a grill basket and serve either hot or cold as an appetizer with mango salsa as a dipping sauce. This is an absolute keeper.
Recipe this week: Peach and Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini
Ingredients:
1 Baguette
1 1/2 cups Whole Milk Ricotta
1/4 cup Honey
fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
1/8 teaspoon Salt (and more for seasoning)
Balsamic Reduction (store bought)
1 ounce Fresh Basil for Garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F
Cut your baguette into 1/4 inch slices. Lay bread slices flat on a baking sheet and spray (or brush) with oil. Season the slices with just a bit of salt. Toast in the pre-heated oven for 8 minutes
Combine the Ricotta, Honey, and Salt in a food processor (with a blade attachment) or high power blender. Pulse until just combined. You don’t want to over mix the ricotta or it will become runny and fall through any air holes in your crostini
Once your crostini has cooled, top them with a dollop of the ricotta mixture, a peach slice, and a basil leaf. Place crostini on a tray and drizzle with balsamic reduction
Sautee pancetta in dutch oven over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 mins. Add in diced onion, celery, carrot and cook until softened. Add in garlic and spices. Cook 4-5 minutes. Add in ground meat and cook until no longer pink, crumbling well. Add in tomato paste amd broth and mix well. Stir in milk, salt and pepper, and bring to a low boil. You want it to be soupy at this point. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 hours. Stir every 30 minutes or so until liquid has reduced and flavors have deepened. Adjust spices as necessary.
Serve over fresh pasta with fresh parmigiana reggiano cheese.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.
Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended.
Stir in the chocolate chips and Heath bar bits by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough with a cookie scoop onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake larger cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. ENJOY!
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