It’s Christmas Eve and the gals are out here doing the most… emotionally, socially, and meteorologically. We kick things off with a super-quick pop culture spiral covering Nicki Minaj absolutely losing the plot online, Brooklyn Beckham blocking his parents 💀, and a fresh dose of Emily in Paris plus Taylor Swift BTS goodness because ’tis the season.

From there, it’s straight into festive chaos as we recap a Christmas party that had everything: sunshine pics, sudden wild weather, Sarah looking like a drowned rat courtesy of a bucket, and the gals very much on the go. Cousins, overstimulation, and big “it was a lot” energy included.

Sarah reveals the wedding anniversary gift she got Michael (10 years!! 🥹), before things escalate at Sam’s sisters’ end-of-year get-together… to the point where a police helicopter had to get involved (yes, really).

We also reflect on our powerful recent episode with Kendra Cocksedge, soaking up just how special and meaningful that conversation was. We finish with a Christmas shoutout to anyone feeling the heaviness this time of year — grieving, alone, dealing with family stuff, or just broke as hell — you’re not alone, bestie 🤍

Festive, feral, emotional, and very on-brand. Merry Christmas from your Bestie Boos xx 🎁✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

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Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

Besties… this one is truly special. 🩷

This week on Bestie Boos, we’re joined by Kendra Cocksedge. Kenj is a Black Ferns legend, trailblazer of women’s rugby, and one of the most respected leaders New Zealand sport has ever seen.

Kenj reflects on her incredible career in the black jersey, what it meant to represent Aotearoa on the world stage, and the legacy of the Black Ferns — from the pressure of elite performance to the pride, responsibility, and sisterhood that comes with wearing that jersey.

But this conversation goes far beyond rugby.

Kendra bravely opens up about one of the most devastating moments of her life: the loss of her nephew Jordy while she was overseas on tour. We talk honestly about navigating grief from afar, being expected to keep performing while your world has stopped, and how loss can fundamentally change how you view success, purpose, and identity.

She shares the support that carried her through, how she learned to hold grief alongside ambition, and what stepping into life beyond elite sport has looked like for her.

This episode is powerful, emotional, and deeply human — a reminder that even legends are navigating heartbreak, growth, and change behind the scenes.

Pop your headphones in, besties. This one will stay with you. 🎧✨

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!

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• Contact bestieboosshow@gmail.com

Spread the word, besties xoxo 💕

Christmas is basically next week 🎄

Are we ready?

Short answer: one of us is.

The other is absolutely vibing on panic.

This episode of Bestie Boos is festive, chaotic, and packed with pop culture - exactly how we like it.

This week, we get into:🎬 Pop Culture Chaos

• Is Warner Bros + Netflix still happening or nah?

• The Taylor Swift documentary on Disney+ - the first two episodes, the heavy moments, and the whiplash of Taylor also casually handing out huge bonuses

• Australia banning social media for kids 16 and under - thoughts, feelings, concerns - we are not on the same page BBs • A quick-fire countdown of the biggest pop culture moments of 2025 (top 8, no overthinking, just vibes)

🎤 Real Life, Zero Filter

• Sam’s latest guest speaking gig, featuring an elevator that chose the limelight during her presentation

• Teacher gifts - are they mandatory? Are we overthinking it? Who’s organised and who’s pretending not to stress

• Sarah announces Sam must issue a formal apology to LinkedIn after a major brand slid into our DMs there (turns out LinkedIn… works??)

• Are we doing too much with Christmas presents for the kids? • A genuinely ridiculous dilemma about a new neighbour and whether offering to lend your lawnmower is wholesome… or unhinged

✨ What Are You Vibing? - Best of 2025 Edition

• Best purchase of the year

• Favourite music of 2025

• Best TV show or movie

• Drink of choice for the year 🍸 (very on brand)

🎄 Coming Up

• Our Christmas party is locked in

• A special guest episode is on the way (you’ll have to listen till the end to find out who 👀)

• Plus, a Christmas Eve episode dropping because we love a festive overachieveUnfiltered, festive, slightly unhinged - welcome to Bestie Boos.

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Sam Baxter & Sarah Direen. Two besties (& mums) from Aotearoa, New Zealand — an unfiltered podcast with hot takes, real talk and laughs about our lives, our friendship and pop culture.

Join us for your weekly catch up with the gals!

• Instagram @bestieboosshow

• TikTok @bestieboosshow

• Watch the Pod on YouTube @BestieBoosShow

• Contact bestieboosshow@gmail.com

Spread the word Besties xoxo