Best Lauren Atkinson Podcasts (2025)

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Class of BTI5 (feat. Kelly) 51:46

3d ago51:46

51:46

This week, Kate is joined by her sister Kelly for a classic nostalgic crowdsourced ep with big yearbook staff energy. Listeners submitted their tales related to graduation, senior week, prom, senior pranks, local traditions gone awry, and so much more. Enjoy! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Did you know all of your favorite podc…

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#25 - The Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage - Trail Talk 38:52

7d ago38:52

38:52

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam and Karis Bostock chat about their recent walk on the Kumano Kodo in Japan. The Kumano Kodo is one of only 2 UNESCO heritage-listed pilgrimages, alongside the Camino De Santiago. We spent 5 days walking the Nakahechi route through the spectacular mountains of the Kii Peninsula in the Wakayama prefect…

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The Secret Lives of Catholic Wives (feat. Nora McInerny) 46:39

10d ago46:39

46:39

Kate's having a rough week, so she called in reinforcements (Nora McInerny) to help her discuss the new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but not before they discuss other pressing pop culture topics like the new pope. Enjoy! For May Amika is giving my listeners a one-time use code for 15% off your first order through the end of May. Just…

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Philly DA Larry Krasner talks Crime, Public Safety, Voting, President Trump & More 2:05:32

13d ago2:05:32

2:05:32

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner discusses crime and public safety, his campaign for re-election, President Donald Trump, voting and more in his run against Judge Patrick Dugan for District Attorney. Committee of Seventy's Tanisha Bezue breaks down Philadelphia's upcoming election, voting, and ballot questions. Filmmaker, Producer Ryan …

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#24 - The Wild World of Backyard Ultras with Phil Gore 1:19:40

14d ago1:19:40

1:19:40

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Phil Gore. Phil is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, specialising in Backyard Ultras, a race style where runners complete 6.7km loops on the hour, every hour, until one person remains. He is the current Australian record holder and previous world record holder with a 102-lap personal b…

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#23 - Upcoming Adventures with Karis Bostock + Q&A 32:03

21d ago32:03

32:03

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with his wife, Karis Bostock! Karis and Cam chat about their upcoming travels to Japan and Europe, including walking the Kumano Kodo and Camino De Santiago pilgrimages. Karis answers questions from the listeners to cap off the episode. We hope you enjoy! Check out my company Optiventure - the f…

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#22 - Billy Meredith’s Fastest Known Time on Te Araroa and The Triple Crown 1:44:19

28d ago1:44:19

1:44:19

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Billy Meredith. Billy is one of the most experienced thru-hikers on planet Earth, with FKTs on New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the United States Triple Crown of thru-hiking: the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian trails. He’s also hiked countless other long trails at a more lei…

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Can I Be a B*tch for a Second? (feat. Normal Gossip's Kelsey McKinney) 1:40:08

1M ago1:40:08

1:40:08

This week, Kate unpacks the art, science, and history of gossip with Kelsey McKinney (from the beloved podcast Normal Gossip and author of NYT bestselling book You Didn't Hear This From Me). They explore a variety of angles for this topic, such as how dismissing gossip as "women's talk" has historically been a tool of patriarchal control, religious…

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#21 - 3,000km on The Hexatrek with Lauren Billings and Scott Dougan 1:15:06

1M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Lauren Billings and Scott Dougan. This adventurous couple has spent the better part of the last 5 years exploring the globe and embarking on multi-month-long expeditions, both on bike and foot. From a 10,000km long bike-packing trip across the continent of Europe to becoming some of the fi…

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E.T. Phone Holmes 1:41:48

1M ago1:41:48

1:41:48

This week, Kate delves into Katy Perry's career decline, but not before being wrongly accused of a crime she didn’t commit, and the exchange unfolds in real time for listeners. She also reviews how space is, like, shockingly close, and how Blue Origin girl bossed too close to the moon and may have landed on earth, but the faux feminist PR machine d…

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#20 - Trekking The Great Himalayan Trail with Jenn Gaskell 1:09:37

1M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Jenn Gaskell. Jenn is a passionate ultra runner, hiker, and self-proclaimed mountain addict. She has competed in iconic races like Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc, Tor Des Geants, and many more. In 2022, Jenn ran from Annapurna to Everest, a 1,000km long journey which inspired a return to Nepal in …

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Milano Di Rouge Founder at FashCon Philly, Kris Jenkins NCAA Lawsuit, Keri Hilson Beyonce Diss 2:06:37

1M ago2:06:37

2:06:37

Milano Di Rouge Founder Milan Harris talks building her brand and success at FashCon Philly. Singer Keri Hilson clears her name revealing writer Ester Dean wrote lyrics in infamous Beyonce diss track "Turning Me On (Remix)." Former Villanova Basketball Star Kris Jenkins sues NCAA. Father and two sons killed by Amtrak train highlights the importance…

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Mousewater Blondes (feat. Nora McInerny) 1:34:18

2M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

This week, Kate and (esteemed author/podcaster/friend) Nora McInerny answer a few Katelilah voicemails in between meandering conversations about spatial awareness, nostalgia, White Lotus, childhood friendships, Jersey Mikes, modern teenagers, the experience of trying on shoes in a store, and so much more! Enjoy! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, O…

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#19 - A 1,500km Journey in a Homemade Dugout Canoe with Mike Atkinson 1:22:02

2M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Michael Atkinson, known as Outback Mike online. Mike is an experienced adventurer specializing in unique expeditions on both land and water, utilizing his extensive survival skillset in real-world situations. Mike is also a filmmaker and content creator, sharing his adventures and knowledg…

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Inmate executed by firing squad, federal employees layoffs, FUBU Co-Founder J. Alexander Martin 2:08:43

2M ago2:08:43

2:08:43

Death row inmate Brad Sigmon is executed by firing squad. William and Zachary Zulock were each sentenced to 100 years in prison without parole for the sexual assaults of their two adopted sons. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to hire federal employees terminated from their jobs due to Trump Administration cuts. FUBU Founder J. Al…

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Lebron James & Stephen A. Smith Beef, Will Smith Street Renaming, Jay-Z & Beyonce Sue Kanye 1:57:23

2M ago1:57:23

1:57:23

Philly native Will Smith returns for a street renaming honoring him. The Lebron James and Stephen A. Smith beef continues with some heated jabs being thrown. Are Jay-Z and Beyonce suing Kanye for his rant targeting their younger children? PA Youth Vote Co-Founder Angelique Hinton discusses the nonpartisan work the organization is doing to educate y…

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#18 - Maddie Wait’s Fastest Known Time on Te Araroa - 3,000km across New Zealand 1:23:40

2M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Maddie Wait. Maddie is an avid thru-hiker, having walked iconic trails such as the Pacific Crest, Bibbulmun Track, and Greater Patagonia Trail. During summer 2024, Maddie, alongside her partner Tom, attempted the Fastest Known Time of New Zealand’s Te Araroa - a 3,000km long trail traversi…

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Tim Leatherman (feat. Sami Sage) 1:54:20

2M ago1:54:20

1:54:20

This week, Sami Sage is back on the podcast (friend and co-founder of Betches Media), and she and Kate meander through a variety of topics, like searching for purpose in your 20s, Hermes/Birkin appointment culture, the democracy debacle, their fav designer/mid-range handbags, and Sami's go-to leather influencer. After Sami gives some hot takes abou…

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#17 - Great Ocean Walk & Great South West Walk - Trail Talk 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent completion of both The Great Ocean Walk and The Great South West Walk. Both trails are in Victoria’s south-west, and Cam was joined by good mate Dan McKinnon to hike both back to back, hitching in between trail heads. We hope you enjoy! The Great Ocean Walk: https://www.thegreatoc…

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Ep. 112 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Showrunner Jeff Trammell 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, pop culture journalist Victoria L. Johnson (@missoldskool) interviews Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Showrunner Jeff Trammell about his memories of watching Sailor Moon and Spider-Man, working on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and his journey to becoming a series showrunner. Tramme…

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France wants Statue of Liberty back, Stimulus Checks, Philly News Updates 1:58:52

2M ago1:58:52

1:58:52

France wants Statue of Liberty back, Stimulus Checks, Philly News Updates & more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.By We Talk Weekly

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Poppi Culture (soda billionaires, influencer beverage investors, and the Alex Alix of it all) 1:58:19

2M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

This week, we're deep diving PepsiCo's $1.95 billion acquisition of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi, discussing the shift towards health-conscious beverages and their potentially misleading claims, and digging into influencer-adjacent beverage drama like cheater brands, "vending machine gate" and rumors about if the investments of Alex Cooper and Al…

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#16 - Everest at Age 22 and Climbing The Seven Summits with James Allen 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with James Allen. James is an accomplished and renowned global explorer and adventurer. He has climbed the 7 summits, including Mount Everest via the North Ridge at age 22 - losing 2 fingers to frostbite in the process. He has summited the 7 volcanoes and skied to the South Pole, among many oth…

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Offset calls out Elon Musk's Support of Derek Chauvin Pardon, Mr. Beast Buying TikTok? 1:35:13

2M ago1:35:13

1:35:13

Offset calls out Elon Musk's support of Derek Chauvin Pardon after Musk shared Conservative Commentator Ben Shapiro's video. Will Mr. Beast be buying and transforming Tik Tok? Wendy Williams is demanding an end to her guardianship. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program leads to cleaner streets in the C…

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#15 - The Overland Track - Trail Talk 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam recounts his recent hike on the iconic Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia. The Overland Track is world-renowned for its epic landscape, cozy huts and challenging side trips. Cam walked the trail over 6 days and he shared his experience on the trail, the highs and lows and also answered questions f…

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Trump & Zelenskyy clash at White House, Tate Brothers Back in U.S., Angie Stone Dies 1:57:21

3M ago1:57:21

1:57:21

Trump Administration clashes with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The infamous Tate Brothers arrive back on U.S. soil in Florida, as Gov. Ron DeSantis condemns them in his states. Grammy-Nominate R&B Singer Angie Stone dies in car crash. Measles outbreaks, skype is shutting down. Become a supporter of this podcast: https…

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Flower Sprinkle Nation (With Love, Meghan Review) 1:44:52

3M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

This week, Kate reviews Meghan Markle (Sussex?)'s new show: With Love, Meghan. Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Because Amika loves Be There in Five listeners as much as we love them, they’re giving you a one-time use code for 20% off your first order through the end of…

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#14 - Biking-Packing Across The Globe with Chris McCaffrey 1:41:48

3M ago1:41:48

1:41:48

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Chris McCaffrrey. Chris has spent more time outside in just the last few years than many people do in their entire lifetime. He has a passion for land- and water-based expeditions, including crossing an ocean by rowboat and literally bike-packing around the globe. Chris shares all the ups …

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Trump Administration's Mass Deportations, DEI, Tariffs, Department of Education, Project 2025 2:20:37

3M ago2:20:37

2:20:37

How could Democrats have handled the 2024 Presidential election? Although Republicans denounced Project 2025 and President Donald Trump distanced himself from the nearly 1,000 page manifesto, executive orders eerily mirror the plan. What will the Trump Administration's mass deportations, DEI dismantling, tariffs, tax cuts, Department of Education, …

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Pop Apologists (feat. Lauren Atkinson & Chanler Bledsoe) 1:34:56

3M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

This week, Kate is joined by the Pop Apologists, sisters Lauren Atkinson and Chandler Bledsoe to discuss a variety of pop culture-adjacent topics, e.g., their fascination with Mormonism in media, the Lisa Barlow paradox, the rise of Salt Lake City as a cultural moment, and how growing up in a conservative environment shaped their reality TV obsessi…

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#13 - Running 14,000km around Australia with Brooke McIntosh 52:03

3M ago52:03

52:03

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Brooke McIntosh. Brooke is a mental health advocate and long-distance runner. She is about to embark on a record-breaking 14,000km run around Australia, intending to cover 80km every single day. Brooke is raising awareness and funds for mental health charity The Blue Tree Project and will …

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Chelsea Explains it All 1:40:25

3M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

This week, Kate welcomes Chelsea Anderson, the creator behind viral Instagram and TikTok accounts (@chelsea_explains and @chelseaexplainsitall, respectively). Chelsea shares some of the tips that contributed to her meteoric rise, like clever hacks and insights for parents and babysitters alike—and how this is actually not all that related to her da…

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#12 - Reality TV, Mountaineering, and Ironman Training with Alex Coe 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Alex Coe. Alex and Cam met on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023, successfully making the summit together alongside a group of friends. Alex continued his big mountain endeavors in the Himalayas and summited the iconic Ama Dablam with next to zero training. With a reality TV stint on …

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#11 - Thru-Hiking Gear - Q&A with Tom Bartlett 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam is joined by Tom Bartlett as they chat all things thru-hiking gear. Both Cam and Tom have extensive thru-hiking experience and are self-proclaimed ultralight hikers. Tom has managed to get his base weight to under 3kg and has a wealth of knowledge regarding materials, makers, and technical aspects of…

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Freek-a-leekonomics 1:49:00

3M ago1:49:00

1:49:00

This week (in honor of Galentine's Day), Kate reflects on the sentimental and chaotic rituals of getting ready with girlfriends before going out (or out-out). She explores the excitement and economics of the going-out top/designer denim combo, the deeper connections forged at pregames, the cultural pressures and beauty standards of the mid-2000s, a…

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#10 - Thru-hiking, Story Telling, and Outdoor Photography with Tommy Corey 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Tommy ‘Twerk’ Corey. Tommy has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and part of the Continental Divide Trail, with his trusty camera in tow. Tommy discovered his photography style whilst thru-hiking, capturing images, and sharing stories of other hikers along the trail. His debut book ‘All H…

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#9 - The Best Way to Travel(to 60+ countries) with Kiera Blaney 57:21

4M ago57:21

57:21

In this episode of The Life Outside Podcast, Cam chats with Kiera Blaney. Kiera has traveled to over 60 countries, diving deep into their cultures, and religions and choosing to spend more of her time with locals off the beaten track rather than at popular tourist destinations. She has also done a lot of walking, particularly on pilgrimages. Kiera …

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One Last One in a Millennial Hurrah (feat. Kelly) 1:36:36

4M ago1:36:36

1:36:36

This week, Kate and her sister give One in a Millennial one last hurrah in honor of its paperback release by sharing some more behind-the-scenes nostalgia and adding context from their two millennial lives that shaped how the book came to be. Kelly asks Kate questions relating to lots of never-before-shared details, e.g. the metaphorical significan…

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