This episode is a full-on nostalgia spiral with a Christmas bow on top 🎄

Becca takes us back to her internet era—when she and her friends were constantly making videos, including one infamous clip that may have permanently scarred her brother-in-law (sorry in advance). From there, we mourn the golden age of Vine, reminisce about how unhinged and perfect those videos were, and ask the very real question: where did all of Becca’s old videos go?! Because the website is gone. The app is gone. And the memories? Fading fast.

Then things take a more real turn as Jess and Becca check in on their mental health. Becca opens up about navigating a recent medication change, while Jess shares how she’s adjusting her grounding tactics when anxiety creeps in—honest, vulnerable, and very us.

To bring the chaos back (and keep it festive), we play a holiday game where one sister has to guess the Christmas movie based solely on its red flags. It’s unhinged, hilarious, and absolutely judgmental in the spirit of the season.

We wrap things up with Jess’s Benefit of the Week, which is honestly life-changing: Chili’s Rewards. Free chips and salsa every 60 days. Why is no one talking about this??

Grab some cocoa and join us for a chaotic, nostalgic, and surprisingly heartfelt Christmas Eve episode. Merry Christmas from us to you ❤️🎄

This week on Binging With Benefits, we cover a lot of ground — from pop stardom to church events to Christmas movie chaos 🎄✨

We kick things off talking about Becca’s church Nativity event… where young girls are inexplicably dancing in carrol form. We have thoughts. Spoiler: we’re not fans. then pivot (hard) to the Taylor Swift documentary,

From there, we dive headfirst into the ultimate holiday debate: the top Christmas movie picks. The results? Truly shocking. Jess was floored by Becca’s choice, and Becca could not believe Jess’s pick — and honestly, you’ll probably take sides.

To wrap it all up, Jess shares this week’s benefit: a Craft of the Month subscription box that shows up monthly with a brand-new hobby to try. This month’s craft? Wood whittling, and she’s fully ready to embrace her crafty era. We end with a reminder we all need: do things because you love them, not because you’re good at them — whether that’s whittling, podcasting… or Becca attempting basketball 🏀

This week, we’re talking lighting choices—specifically, our lifelong refusal to turn on the Big Light. Because honestly, if we’re not living in Phantom-of-the-Opera, early-2000s-fangirl mood lighting at all times… what are we even doing? We’ve been on the dramatic-theatrical-candelabra train for decades, and the rest of you are just now catching up.

Then we dive into Jingle Bell Heist, which is basically Ocean’s 11 if it took place inside a TJ Maxx, was run by Hallmark, and everyone’s weapon of choice was holiday decor and sass.

And for the benefit of the week? We’re building the ultimate vision board—Pinterest-level aesthetic, quotes that punch you in the soul, a sprinkling of star-shaped confetti, and a thrift-store frame to finish it off. Because if your hopes and dreams aren’t lightly bedazzled, do they even count?

This week, we kick things off with the wild ride that is dating—and honestly, we need answers. Men… why? Just why. From red flags to walking ick-factories, we break down the moments that made us laugh, cringe, and question everything.

Then we take a hard left turn straight into Holiday Horror Stories, and oh boy… buckle up. There’s the nude Thanksgiving where someone’s boob took a tragic dip into the gravy (and yes, there were burns), and the uncle who got way too committed to charades—think shirt off, pants at the ankles, and a very enthusiastic shout of “STRIPPER!”

And of course, we wrap it all up with a Benefit—a Pinterest quote that hits right in the soul: “Had I not created my whole world, I would certainly have died in other people’s.”

It’s chaotic, it’s unhinged, it’s heartfelt… it’s everything.

This week we’re diving headfirst into pure nostalgia as we unpack the best holiday traditions from the ’90s—the ones that still give us all the warm fuzzies—as well as the traditions we’re totally fine leaving in the past (looking at you, tinsel explosions and questionable fruitcakes).

Then we slide into a chat about Single All the Way, the delightfully cozy rom-com where best friends fake a relationship for the holidays… until feelings get a little too real. It’s charming, sweet, and basically the cinematic equivalent of a warm Christmas sweater.

And to wrap things up, Jess brings a festive Benefit of the Week: Dutch Bros’ holiday Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew topped with their signature soft top and peppermint sprinkles. The drink is amazing on its own, but those sprinkles? They make it feel like a tiny holiday celebration in every sip.

Wear your waterproof mascera, cause this weeks episode will have you laughing so hard you are crying and then crying so hard you are laughing. You have been warned! :)

We’re diving into all the things we should be grateful for…but absolutely aren’t—and yes, it’s just as unhinged and silly as it sounds. Then Jess introduces Becca to the heart-melting, tear-triggering masterpiece About Time, a movie that will have you crying the warmest, fuzziest tears known to humankind.

Becca then shares a Pinterest gem: “Kids smile at you, animals approach you, strangers tell you their stories—your energy doesn’t lie.” And suddenly we’re spiraling into a whirlwind of sweet, hilarious, and strangely profound memories of strangers oversharing their life stories and leaving us feeling ridiculously cozy.

It’s gratitude, chaos, comfort, and vibes—wrapped up in one episode. Want in? Tune in.

From deflated lawn Santas to movie sequel names that missed the mark — we’re diving into the missed opportunities of the season.

Then we spiral (in the best way) about Dan Levy in Happiest Season — he’s flawless — and how that movie had us all over the place emotionally from start to end.

Jess closes things out with a “boujee on a budget” hack that’ll change your life (spoiler: it involves reusing your Starbucks cup and a little delusion).

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This week, we’re mixing things up — literally. We talk about our obsession with Sweetgreen and how magical it feels when you finally nail a copycat recipe at home. Then, Jess shares her experience seeing Sleep Token live (and why you should NOT look up what they look like before listening).We also launch our first-ever Cozy Movie Bracket, March Madness style! Four categories face off: Animated & Classic, Magical & Spooky, Quaint & Quirky, and Romantic & Nostalgic. We’ll post the bracket so you can play along — tag us with your picks so we can see which film wins for you!Plus, Jess shares a benefit spotlighting rising artist Annabelle Dinda, whose viral TikTok song “The Hand” is taking off, and another track, “Logging Field,” that’ll pull at your heartstrings.✨ Don’t forget: we’re accepting your crazy family holiday drama stories from Nov 5–15! The link’s in the description and on our Instagram bio — spill the festive tea, we’re ready.

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