Explore every episode of the podcast what gives
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| what gives 1 | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:38:55 | |
Today on the pod we discuss January 2025, our ins and outs for the year, and a bunch of new stuff we've been trying. Includes musings on martinis, meta, teeth, Emilia Perez, pasta, and cringe Facebook statuses. | |||
| 17: what gives: summer of nothing, not talking about Sydney Sweeney, Ozzy Osbourne AI tributes, Hurricane Harbor, and Mark Maron | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:43:43 | |
In this weeks episode, Katie loses her panties and Julia learns that Australians need pen licenses, wear budgie smugglers, and love a centurion. In what's topical, Katie does not want to talk about Sydney Sweeney, but Julia DOES want to talk about Ozzy Osbourneâs AI deep fake in heaven. After deciding that this is the summer of nothing, Julia channels her inner child at Hurricane Harbor and Katie reflects on her love for Marc Maron, podcasts and dark satire. Bonus segment features crepey skin, face Spanx, and nasal tanning spray. what gives: | |||
| 16: what gives: South Park, Tarantino, moving house, overalls, and epic book lists | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:42:20 | |
In this episode, Julia prepares to move houseâŚcloser to Katie. She celebrates a fake birthday, a real birthday and tells us what itâs like to be a bona fide Leo. In whatâs topical, the local neighbourhood braces itself for a Tarantino takeover, and the pair discuss Colbert and the new episode of South Park feat. Trumpâs tiny deep fake penis. In whatâs giving, Julia attends a funk show, envies a public make-out sesh and hangs out with even more Australians, whilst Katie peruses what-dan-read.com and riffs on how she would want to be remembered. Listen to the end for reasons you shouldn't date your fuck buddies. what gives: | |||
| what gives: confetti eggs, octogenarians, Joshua Tree, and giant puppets | 26 Apr 2025 | 00:48:23 | |
In this weekâs episode, Katie and Julia discuss what Easter and the Easter Bunny mean to them (TL;DR â not much) and whether hot streetwear looks can actually make you run faster. They share some summer music trend forecasts and test out a new bonus segment called âwild-stuff-our-moms-said-this-week.â In what was giving, Katie shows her parents the sights and sounds of Joshua Tree and is tempted to order a $1,000 omelette in Palm Springs. Julia contemplates communal living after visiting the Schindler House, and her contempt for group hate is tested as Blue Origin takes Katy Perry into space. Featuring octogenarians, wind turbines, giant puppets, and a strong aversion to steampunk. An aside: Katie realizes that space tourism â while controversial â may be the ultimate âwhat givesâŚâ what gives: Imagine - Celebrity Covid Montage | |||
| what gives: rude fingers, Stifler's mom, White Lotus, brat, and bucee's | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:45:55 | |
This episode, Katie regales Julia of her week of road rage and torturous gum surgery. Julia discovers a soft-jazz life hack and realizes that she likes being a girl (even if it can beâŚso confusing sometimes). Giving this week is time, friendships and the meaning they make for us (via White Lotus), trips to Malibu and girls-who-rock. Julia preemptively judges her sisterâs new man for a truck he doesnât own and Katie tries her first Buc-ee's candy - stitches and all. In the tradition of sharing our countriesâ differences, Julia learns about rude fingers, chemists and whatâs âonâ the weekend. what gives: | |||
| what gives: this ain't no rodeo, co-dependency, tree torture, and mint slice biscuits | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:50:25 | |
In this week's episode, Katie rebuts co-dependency allegations and tackles unsolicited parenting advice from strangers. There's a discussion on the difference between Australian and American Target stores and a theory that pineapple "may" induce labor. Whilst dealing with a new daily commute, Julia discovers that being in a car gives you far too much time to be emotional. Giving this week is Katie's son's birthday, The Huntington Gardens, LA's non-rodeo and Sunday roasts. Watch out for the hot take on Bonsais and the shock discovery that Julia does not f*ck with Apple Pay. If you remain with us until the bonus segment (congrats), Katie treats Julia to a very special Australian biscuit. what gives: The Los Angeles Equestrian Center The Philosopher L.A. Paul Wants Us To Think About Ourselves | |||
| what gives: celeb sightings, sad man syndrome, Texas bus routes, and jackets masquerading as tops | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:46:01 | |
In this week's episode, Julia has a top 5 celeb sighting and Katie feels an unexplainable urge to go to Vegas in a private jet after watching Anora. They also get stuck into naturopathy, neck lifts and whether the bus is actually the optimal mode of transport. Whilst contemplating a trip to the sphere, Katie and Julia also discover they suffer from the same affliction - sad man syndrome. It's no joke. If none of that interests you - tune in just to hear Katie try (and fail) to bring up her concerns around AGI. Ciao. what gives: Ezra Klein - The Government Knows AGI is Coming Go Pure - Tighten and Lift Neck Cream | |||
| what gives: green water, redwoods, diamond rings, and thin mints | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:48:51 | |
In this episode, Katieâs water filter saga continues as we discuss algae, whether or not it feels like we are dating, the joy of not being perceived and the magic of the California Redwoods. We get in to Britney vs Christina, cleanses, DMV nightmares and girl scout cookie lore. Also feat. buffalo, beyonce tickets, SNL 50, âfactâ checks and hot takes. Today's episode requires a US translation key: kitchen bench means kitchen counter, Katie's book "Marta" is actually Martyr!, and the naughties refer to the nineties. Happy listening! what gives in this episode: Mercado Gonzalez | |||
| what gives: grammys, super bowl, pimple patches, and sexy red | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:45:33 | |
Featuring Grammy and Super Bowl de-briefs, pimple patches, snow on the beach, and Sexy Red.  In this episode Katie sings a lot, we realize no one knows what 'get out of dodge' means, and we talk way too much about Kendrick Lamar. | |||
| 15: what gives - going home, coldplay scandals, labubu smoothies, and dynasty tonight | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:48:58 | |
After refusing to celebrate America on the 4th of July, Julia and Katie took a little summer break. Katie flew to Australia and Julia did a mini Dallas pop-in, so the pair discuss what itâs like to physically and emotionally âgo homeâ. In whatâs topical, Julia brings Katie up to speed on pressing current events such as the Coldplay CEO scandal and Erewhonâs labubu smoothie collab. In whatâs giving, Katie pines for seasonal weather and Julia hearts Dynasty Tonight. For their bonus segment, they debate what is and what is not ârock and rollâ. Special mention goes to the guy at LAX customs who enthusiastically let Katie back into the United States. | |||
| 14: what gives - new moons, acai bowls, Kamasi Washington, feminist debates, and tea bag margaritas | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:52:23 | |
In this weeks episode, Julia gets a visit from her sister and Katie questions whether ICE and METH are indeed the same thing. The pair perform a new moon manifestation and examine their fate from some fortune-telling fish. In whatâs giving, Julia tells Katie about an immersive Kamasi Washington show at LACMA, whilst Katie cries at the gym about the heartache, pressure and guilt of being a mom, feminist and PERSON in the world. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie partake in cocktail chatter featuring margarita tea bags, ankle socks and the neat vs messy handwriting debate. | |||
| 13: what gives - no kings, disneyland, public libraries, angelenos & our songs of the summer | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:42:03 | |
In this episode, amidst a week of escalating global crises, Julia and Katie reflect on what it feels like to be an Angeleno right now. After being suitably unimpressed by Disneyland, Julia boards a red-eye to New York for the weekend and Katie stays home and flies a kite. In what's giving, Julia hearts the NYC public library, and Katie shares her favourite No Kings protest signs. Katie also gets an education on the origin of Winnie The Pooh and Julia rightly questions how tf they chiseled stuff in marble in ye olde times. Listen through for our estimated guesses on the 2025 song of the summer. what gives: LA Protest Podcast (WNYC Studios) DiCaprio Los Feliz Library Connection | |||
| 12: what gives - healed geminiâs, doomsday fish, taylor swift, bocce, pride, and bi-annual check ins | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:44:42 | |
In this episode, Katie admits to manifesting Julia - the friend of her dreams. They tackle some big questions; is it possible we text too much? Should we eradicate birthdays? What is a healed Gemini and why are there are so many in LA? In what is topical, Katie teaches Julia about doomsday fish and the pair discuss T Swift's recent buy-back of her catalogue. And in what's giving, Julia hearts bocce and Katie finds herself mid-LA pride month. For their bonus segment, the pair check in on their 2025 ins and outs. Special mentions go to Formula 1, Justin Timberlake, vanity plates and hard kombuchas. â Julia & Katie's 2025 Ins & Outsâ | |||
| 11: what gives - hallucinations, siriusxm, molten lava, skin atrophy, and identical icks | 30 May 2025 | 00:48:45 | |
On this week's episode, Julia and Katie shoot the shit after their respective holidays - Julia sat in hot springs and Katie saw molten lava with her own eyes. The pair gives ChatGPT a little talking to, and they ruminate on the growing unease around air travel. Julia highlights the podcast-to-comedy pipeline and Katie asks why Steve Carrel is now hot. They discuss Trump's unhinged tweet about Bruce Springsteen, and apparently itâs 2001 - as John Mayer and Britney Spears also get a mention. In whatâs giving, Julia tries to claim ânatureâ and âfresh airâ, whilst Katie learns of a new (and classy) way to escape undesirable social interactions. In their bonus segment, Katie and Julia build on their ever-growing list of icks. what gives: Bruce Springsteen speech about Trump | |||
| what gives: Cowboy Carter, celebrity children, Mother's Day, ozempic, and Copacabana | 17 May 2025 | 00:50:11 | |
This week, Katie throws shade at Beyonce, Beyonceâs kids, and appreciating teachers and moms. Safe to say, sheâs cancelled. Julia gives us an update on butthole sunning, The Met Gala and Lady Gagaâs record breaking concert in Rio. The pair briefly cosplay as scientists and economists whilst discussing the rise of Ozempic and its impact on confectionary sales. Whatâs giving this week is run clubs and new friends meeting old friends. Itâs a sentimental scene. Also featured are an array of celebrity sightings and a brief sing along! Enjoy! | |||
| what gives: butt-sunning, NYC, Dorian Gray, Barton Springs, and martinis with a twist | 05 May 2025 | 00:43:00 | |
This week, Julia believes she has found the answer to all of Katie's problems⌠and it has to do with her butthole. Julia and Katie speak of their trips to Austin and NYC, respectively, and disagree on some key domestic travel etiquette. Julia confesses she is over her algorithm, and Katie fulfils her civic duty. In whatâs giving this week - Katie gushes about the future of theatre, and Julia shares her favourite place in the world: Barton Springs. This ep features oysters from the Gulf of Texas, martinis with a twist, and surprise limousines. In the bonus segment, Julia and Katie realise memes are best left as a visual medium. Saddle up. | |||
| what gives: road trips, playground politics, hemorrhoid pads, and self-driving cars | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:41:36 | |
In this episode of what gives, Katie and Julia discuss their failed attempt at a 'Live from Ojai' podcast special. They debrief on their first successful weekend away featuring road trips, bike riding, chicken wings and fireside chats. Also on the pod this week - location sharing, playground politics, Waymos, hemorrhoid pads and Jack Harlow. They decide what happens in Phoenix should stay in Phoenix? and Julia is an April fool. A lot was learned in this episode - Julia taught Katie how to drive and Katie taught Julia the first 20 elements of the Periodic Table. What Gives: | |||