You may not know us yet, but we're basically famous...and always in on the joke. This isn't our first rodeo so we've learned a thing or two and one things for certain: Our lives may look different, but we all deal with the same shit. Welcome to our digital diary, where we're taking our notoriety to the mic and no topic is off limits. Each week, we'll laugh over life's bullshit, share our hot takes and make one of you basically famous too! Need advice? Want to get something off your chest? Or ...
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We're still playing pop culture catchup from our time off and Spencer, in an attempt to explain Love Island to Wendy and convince her to watch it, demonstrates why she needs to remember to take her ADHD meds LOL This week's AITA is an in-house special and tbh...we don't care if we're the asshole!By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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We love y'all <3 Checking in for a life update, chatting about what content has been keeping us busy and answer a few AITA submissions.By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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**Attention Patreon subscribers: This week's episode can be enjoyed ad-free over on patreon.com or in the Patreon app and includes a personal AITA submission for your ears only!** This week's topics are all over the place, in true form. Wendy kicked up her TV-watching game and we want to know what are your must-watch shows currently??…
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A highly requested AITA episode! Cancer, husband drama and girls trip etiquette - we're giving our takes and there may be some assholes in our midst. We're also talking briefly about the Southern Charm reunion, splitting the bill at dinner and what's got us bitching this week. xoxoBy Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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This week's episode is dropping late but better late than never! We're giving a little BTS of how we put together March Manness each year, our MM pet peeves and getting into some disturbing events taking the internet by storm this week. This week's spotlight moment goes to a follow wanting to know if they're the assh*le for wanting their MIL OUT of…
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A continuation of last week's discussion now that LIB S8 Finale and Reunion have aired and we have thoughts! This week's spotlight moment is from a listener who needs to know her worth - trust or BUST! Love y'all, mean it! xoBy Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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63: True Life: I'm Addicted to Ibuprofen
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1:09:53We did our homeworkkkk with our content plates the last few weeks so we are breaking down the latest seasons of Southern Charm and Love is Blind with y'all. This weeks spotlight moment is an AITA from an expecting mama with a pushy MIL!By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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This week's Spotlight moment comes from someone who's frustrated with their friend who's a new mom to twins PLUS: Update on the IEWU Drama How Spencer coped with the 16-hour TikTok ban Our thought's on a controversial inauguration lewkBy Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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BONUS: Justin Baldoni v. New York Times Lawsuit
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1:52:18Part 2 of the IEWU drama starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni --> Hear the entirety of the filing for Justin Baldoni v. NYT.By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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BONUS: Reading of Blake Lively Legal Complaint
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1:08:08If you are interested but don't have time to sit and read it yourself - here you go! WARNING: NSFW, do not listen with kids in earshot.By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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We're kicking off 2025 talking about our intentions for the year plus: the LA Fires Speidi's fanfare the TikTok ban Craig Conover & Paige Desorbo breakup Alllll of the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama!By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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We're back after a busy November and lots of illness and we MISSED Y'ALL! Catching up on our time apart, scratchin our itch to bitch and giving our thoughts on a Thanksgiving-AITA submission. ***We'd love to get followup on past submissions if we've read yours before! If you're wondering if you're the asshole in a situation, call/text 919-867-6776 …
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59: It Ain't Defamation if it's Real Information
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1:22:15An extra long ep coming at ya since we missed last week. The week's spotlight moment would have any sane woman seeing RED and we discuss the internet's new favorite trend of "rage-baiting" and the most recent season of Love Is Blind! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into…
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58: GIVE US THE NAMES | Diddy Lawsuit Update
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1:11:57This weeks spotlight moment will give any parent a pit (ladies - ALWAYS trust your gut) and leads us into a discussion of the Diddy lawsuits and we read the case filing from one of his alleged victims. TRIGGER WARNING: The details of this case are graphic and may be upsetting. If you wish to not listen, fast forward at 30 minutes until 55 minutes. …
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Basically Classic: Crisis Casserole w/ MB Wilhelm (Air Date: Jan 25, 2022)
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1:21:44In honor of Mary Beth (@livinwithMB) and Luke's wedding, we're sharing one of our favorite episodes ever with y'all to enjoy. Kick back, enjoy the vibes and get ready to laugh with this Basically Classic episode! <3By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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We're back from MB's wedding and somehow fought through the post-tequila haze to record this week's episode - a very informative one at that. NO JUDGEMENT...if you are or have ever been polyamorous, we need more information lol This week's spotlight moment is a bridesmaid needing advice (very on theme) and we share a special little surprise we have…
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56: AITA: Affairs, In-Laws and an MMA Gym Bro
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1:02:23This episode we're catching up on AITA submissions this week and bitching about some of the things happening in the hurricane Helene aftermath. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM…
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We're baaaaack...again! Almost 3 months since to he date since we last recorded and we're talking about your requested things - where we've been, Diddy-gate and MomTok! Miss y'all so much and glad to be back! <3 _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-…
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We're baaaaack! We interrupt our summer break to bring you this charming episode. We'll see y'all in July <3By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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Spencer has made her way to a disturbing part of the internet, yet again, after receiving a haunting submission for this week's spotlight moment. We discuss ACM awards, Scottie Scheffler arrest and the newly released hotel footage of Diddy & Cassie. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? C…
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We're off one week and so much happens in between! We're catching up on the stories that captured our attention the last two weeks, from the latest on Gypsy Rose and Britney, to the "unalived" preacher's wife in Myrtle Beach. This week's spotlight moment is a new mom struggling to feel supported by her hubby AND we finally settled on what to call o…
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This week, Wendy gatekeeps the secret to makeup for aging skin, Spencer brings shame upon this podcast with her embarrassing disregard for historical knowledge and then makes up for it with her TSwift knowledge. This week's spotlight moment is a listener making sneaky smoothies and our petty rants are quite...varied. Don't skip out early on the end…
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New segment coming in HOT, but we need suggestions on the name. A gab sesh about internet and pop culture happenings this week including Morgan Wallen's chair-gate, Cowboy Carter and TradeMeProject bringing in receiptsss to quiet the drama. This week's spotlight moment is from someone whose husband may be a bit too reminiscent of his past. Weigh in…
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And that's a wrap on March MaNness 2024. The best year yet, in our humble opinion! We're recapping MM and all that came with it, meeting a new friend of the show and yucking on some people's yums (lolz) _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Foll…
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We are joined by the infamous Squattin' Watton, here in the flesh, bestowing upon everyone her sage wisdom. Her one request was several AITA submissions and what Elaine wants, Elaine gets!By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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We're reclaiming out time from the absolutely unnecessary catch ups with former cast mates and getting into the Love is Blind Reunion so we can finally sleep and stop thinking (and talking) about this show. Until next time, Nick & Vanessa! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or tex…
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This thing is, sometimes we miss a week of recording and then we wait to talk about things until we see each other and it can get a bit..chaotic. Also, we were going to split this episode into 2 because it's so long but didn't. We're talking about the BOYZZZZ of it all, royalty conspiracies and giving our breakdowns of the final Love is Blind episo…
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Wendy has bid her position as "person who cruises" bon voyage and finally accepted her role as a true blue Cruise Person...and she ain't mad. She's sharing stories from her trip and answering Spencer's many questions, meanwhile Spencer breaks down the off-screen Love is Blind updates and SPOILERS - consider yourself warned! ________________________…
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This week's spotlight moment is from an influencer husband talking about the dynamics of his marriage -and before anyone asks, no, we don't know who submitted this lol This week we're finally getting to discuss our thoughts on Superbowl, new music and Wendy's Tayvis fatigue. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the assho…
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If you aren't on PookieTok, are you even living? We're bringing you a social media-packed episode, touching on everything from Trad Wives to celebs cringy internet behavior to influencer relatability in 2024. Our OG's are going to appreciate this one! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent?…
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...and they're WELCOME for the free advertising. Wendy did her homework this week and has a lot to say about a couple of last week's topics and we commiserate with our single gals about the treachery that is dating - particularly, dating via the internet. WHY, oh why, are there so many weirdos out there and where are they finding all this audacity?…
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This week's spotlight moment has us getting on our soapbox about financial literacy and life planning for women, but then we get back into the trenches to discuss our friends on Southern Charm and the world's new favorite influencer. Please disregard Spencer's lisp - she's toothless, but not homeless! _______________________________ Need advice? Wo…
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Spencer's back from her staycation reading marathon and Wendy is collecting teeth. Kidding...but not. We're sharing details about our first month of the revived book club, how buying a Stanley in 2024 is like buying a tickle me elmo on black friday circa 1996 and discussing how much is too much when it comes to giving your kid everything they want …
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39: Drama, A Dry Wedding & Deviled Eggs
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1:09:24Happy 2024! We're matching energy this year besties and encourage you to do the same. In the first episode of the year, we're sharing ins and out for 2024, our goals for the year and answering some AITA submissions! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-…
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To hear the rest of this episode and more bonus content, subscribe to the A-Lister tier at Patreon.com/basicallyfamous!By Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughan
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No need to claus a big scene - we're closing out 2023 by handing out advice from the Holiday Helpline! From overbearing mother-in-laws to absentee siblings, we're helping y'all navigate this year's hellebrations and sprinkling in some carols along the way. _______________________________ Download the DraftKings app & sign up using code FAMOUS to ge…
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Spencer did her homework and came with facts and figures of the wedding thats taken the internet by storm worldwide this week! We're breaking down these extravagant nuptials, the grooms impending criminal trial and we help a bride decide if she should stand her ground in this week's spotlight moment. _______________________________ Download the Dra…
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It is with heavy heart that we say...we hope nobody needed our advice BEFORE Thanksgiving because technology said not this year, fam. However, this year's Turkey Day episode was saved, it's here and just in time to keep you from falling into a leftover-tryptophan coma. We're also sharing a couple must-watch comedy specials that will actually make y…
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Today's spotlight moment is an advice submission that leads us down a rabbit hole of video game-obsessed men, ways to luxuriate and of course, a quick acknowledgement of the lyric change heard 'round the world. _______________________________ Get better sleep now with Blissy and use SOBASIC to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/SOBASIC Green C…
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Is this time change killing anybody else? Tune into this episode to hear our thought's on the 2023 CMA results, our high school yearbook infamy, social media trolls and how to handle them. This week's spotlight moment is an influencer-related AITA! _______________________________ Save 15% off gifts at uncommongoods.com/FAMOUS LIMITED TIME OFFER! Do…
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Scary. Creepy. Spooky. We're celebrating Halloween this year by turning our studio into a fire hazard and sharing ghost stories, talking about squatters and Spencer's favorite Halloween tradition. You should definitely listen to this with the lights out...or not {insert evil laugh} _______________________________ Head to moshlife.com/FAMOUS to save…
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Have you ever heard of Agape? This app gives you question prompts to relationship build with friends, partners and family, so we're using it to ask each other some questions! This episode's Spotlight Moment belongs to a listener who has a serious case of hanxiety. _______________________________ Get 60% OFF plus FREE shipping with code: 60BASICALLY…
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Sharing our takes on some on what's going down on a couple of our favorite reality shows and helping someone figure out how to handle being the third wheel in her own marriage. _______________________________ Control body odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off of your Starter Pack (thats over 40% off) with promo code FAMOUS at LumePodcast…
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The Irony of this dropping Thursday will be apparent after you listen to the beginning (lolz) The internet gives us the good, bag and ugly but today we're sharing some of our favorite life hacks we've seen online! This week's spotlight moment was NOT submitted personally to us but shared by a listener and it's...wild, to say the least! ____________…
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We've got allergies, affirmations and a case of the Mondays, but we still showed up for work today! Catch up with us while we kiki and share our take on this week's AITA Spotlight Moment. _______________________________ Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Save over 40% using code: FAMOUS at TryMiracle.com/FAMOUS. _______________________________ N…
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Wow. Wow. Wow. You know your girls had to weigh in on NFL (Taylor's Version) this week! We're talking about the confirmation of America's new IT couple, the start of Love is Blind season 5 and asking the age-old question of...why are people following people who have died? This week's Spotlight Moment: How much white is too muh white for a wedding? …
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26: Christopher Columbus Generation
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1:26:21Trends come and go...and we're ready to see some hit the road. We're sharing what may be some hot takes and giving a couple of listeners some advice in this week's spotlight moment. _______________________________ Save $5 off a starter pack (that's over 40% off) with code: FAMOUS at lumepodcast.com Save $5 off a variety pack of Magic Spoon with cod…
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Can exes stay friends? We're talking about some of those old familiar feelings and recapping what y'all had to say about old flings, former loves and whether or not you can stay in each other's lives. _______________________________ Save an additional 30% with code: BASICALLY at www.blissy.com/BASICALLY _______________________________ Need advice? …
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It's a sad girl summer...for 1/10 people who have seasonal depression and ONE OF US is feeling validated. We're also talking about two viral terms that we fully support: Girl Dinner and Girl Math. Join us as we talk about our go-to options and our favorite ways to defend our spending habits (cash = free, right?) _______________________________ Save…
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