We're recording on Thanksgiving week and wonder: How much time do you take to reflect on what you're grateful for? Do you think more about these things during the fall season or do you make a habit of it all year long? We're checking in on some of these themes and diving into what's keeping us alive, awake, alert AND enthusiastic. Media Mentions: "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard Handmaid’s Tale (2017-present) Falling for Christmas (2022) Midnights (3 a.m. version) Taylor Swift "101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think" by Brianna West The Sex Life of College Girls (2021-present) Hinterlan ..read more

Oops, we did it again! After an extended staycation, we're back with a new season of fun with you -- all about women in media and women-made media. Grab a snack and buckle your seatbelts for this intro to the season, where we note some of our plans and get excited for the months ahead. As we wrapped up today, we chatted about the media we're currently reading, watching and listening to, plus we talked through a few recent accomplishments. Listen in to hear what's a-buzz in the Katie + Kenz universe! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katieandkenz/message ..read more

Today, Katie + Kenz are checking in on the idea of unconditional positive regard. Tune in to hear more about what the terminology means to us and how it shows up in the world. We have a LOT of media to share with you these days, so stick with us until the end to hear our recent recs and some recent accomplishments. Media mentions:  Avatar: The Way of Water (2023) Friends (1994-2004) “Independence” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni “10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse” by JJ Smith “Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follet We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle  Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) G ..read more

In times of uncertainty, happiness, sadness and the plethora of human conditions, we can find comfort in our people. How do you check in? How do you prefer to be checked in on by others? We explore this all today, along with our current media and some recent accomplishments. --- Media Mentions: The Long and the Short of It Podcast  “The Blind Assassin” by Margaret Atwood Outlander (2014-)  The Stacks Podcast  “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving” by Celeste Headlee  Good Trouble (2019-)  This is Us (2016-2022)  Grey’s Anato ..read more

Happy new year! We're chatting today about our hopes and dreams for 2023, how we go about goal-setting and even what hasn't worked for us. Join us for this journey as we catch up on the holidays and the media we're consuming this winter. Media mentions: “War Storm” by Victoria Aveyard Wednesday (2022) We Can Do Hard Things | Glennon’s Diagnosis & What’s Next “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub Ginny and Georgia (2021-present)  Raspberry Pie Radio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katieandkenz/message ..read more

There's a lot of women-centric news making headlines and we're catching up on a few hot topics today. Join us for the ride, and hang out to hear what we're reading, watching and listening to... and maybe get a sneak peek of our next episode! Media mentions: "A Gentle Reminder" by Bianca Sparacino The White Lotus (2021-2023) Background Jazz Music "Aaron’s Mate by Abigail Raines Manifest (2018-present) "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katieandkenz/message ..read more

The Handmaid's Tale is back with a vengeance and we watched it as soon as we absolutely could. Join us as we recap the newest season of this beloved (horrifying?) show and how it relates to the books(s) it's based on. Stick with us to the end to hear about some w(h)ines! Media mentions: The Handmaid’s Tale (2017-present)  “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood  “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood  The Ongoing She Said Playlist Our Little Women episode!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katieandkenz/message ..read more

Hello upper east siders... We're talking all things Gossip Girl today! Kenz leads us through some little-known facts about the show, and Katie recalls her first time watching it through. Of course, Blake Lively is mentioned. And we may or may not get a wee bit distracted in the middle, but we promise that it all relates... for the most part. Stick with us as we close up this episode with our sweet as wines and w(h)ine about its for the week, then check back next Wednesday for the next one. XOXO, Katie + Kenz. ---- Media mentions: Gossip Girl (2007-2012)  Little-known facts about GG You ..read more

Katie + Kenz tackle the hit movie "Don't Worry, Darling" (2022)—and the infamous drama surrounding it. We dive deep into the cast, plot points, viewer experience and more. Stick with us until the end for some sweet and sour wines as we head into gloomy szn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katieandkenz/message ..read more

Wrap up season four (4?!) with us! After two reflective check-in episodes, Katie + Kenz are checking in on our current lives. This includes but is not limited to wine, grocery shopping, romance novels and grad school. Stick with us 'til the end for our current media and some recent accomplishments. Media mentions: “Ice Planet Barbarians” by Ruby Dixon “Circle B Ranch” Series by Kennedy Fox Shrinking (2023-present) "8 Rules of Love 'by Jay Shetty Atlas of the Heart" (2022-present) “Wineries in Iowa Tour” “The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon Ted Lasso (2020-present ..read more