Kit, Trev, and Harper crack open the mailbag and take on the big (and small) stuff that comes with party season, milestone birthdays, and finding joy when life gets quieter.

From prom night panic to dolphin disco cruises and a chef who almost sent everyone to the ER with Cajun spice overload, this one is full of stories you’ll want to retell at your next girls’ night. We talk party stress, showing up for your friends, and why it’s totally normal to feel a little lost in your 50s—even when life looks good on paper.

Also in this episode:
• The party that almost broke Kit (but turned out magical thanks to her girl gang)

• How to start a conversation when you know no one (Kit-style)

• Celebrating your mom without making her cry (unless it’s from laughter)

• Why spicy cocktails and black rice don’t mix

• The loneliness of your 50s—and how to fill your cup again

This one’s for anyone who’s ever thrown a party, dreaded a party, or been saved by their friends who show up with bar carts and flower crowns.

Listen now, and text it to the friend who always brings the fun (and maybe the antacids).

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This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper McDonald. Business Development by Casey Ladd. Editing by You & Me Media.

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What happens when the fastest woman in the world steps into The Coop? You get a no-holds-barred conversation that’s equal parts jaw-dropper, life coach, and soul shake.

Featuring Olympic gold medalist, WNBA pro, and fellow Tar Heel, Marion Jones—a true legend who has lived the highest highs and lowest lows on a very public stage. A woman who soared, stumbled, and showed up with more heart than ever. From field day phenom to global icon, prison time to present-day purpose, Marion’s story is one of grit, grace, and finding your second wind.

This isn’t just an interview in The Coop—it’s a masterclass in starting over, laughing through the mess, and owning every single chapter of your story.

In this episode:

• The 9-year-old chalkboard prophecy that sparked a gold medal dream

• The time her dad showed up at a game—and she never saw him again

• What it feels like to be in the starting blocks at the Olympics

• What really happened with the federal investigation and prison sentence

• 49 days in solitary confinement: how it broke her down and built her back up

• Motherhood, mental health, and rewriting your story at 50

Plus: prison fights, creatine gummies, and the wild “Prudes vs. Nudes” UNC track meet-up you didn’t know you needed to hear about.

This episode is fast, funny, and full of feeling—and proves that failure doesn’t define you.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.

✨ Follow the show and send this one to someone who needs a reminder: your lowest moment isn’t your last and failure doesn’t define you. There’s always a second wind.

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What happens when two ride-or-die besties, with nearly 40 years of friendship under their belts, sit down for a no-filter catch-up? You get this heart-bursting, laugh-out-loud, “I needed this” episode of The Coop.

Kit is joined by her best friend Casey “Trev” Ladd—track teammates at UNC turned lifelong partners in crime (minus the crime… well, mostly)—for a deep and hilarious dive into what makes friendship last through decades, drama, and dip gone wrong. Harper McDonald, Producer of The Coop, jumps into this inner circle—asking the juicy questions and guiding the girls through stories, lessons, and laugh-out-loud moments.

From their wildest college days to parenting, loss, life pivots, and parties gone sideways… this is the kind of soul-nourishing chat that makes you want to text your bestie right now.

In this episode:

• How Kit and Trev met (hint: it involves a daughter and dad wrestling for fun)

• The difference between being close… and showing up in life’s biggest and hardest moments

• Wild 20s stories: Mardi Gras, track team dropouts, and “Lieutenant Smoothback”

• The moment that changed their friendship forever

• Why friendships in your 50s hit different (and better.. thank you White Lotus)

• Lessons from their powerhouse moms (shoutout to Bug!)

• And the key to being that friend: laughter, honesty, and the courage to say, “I need you”

It’s one part slumber party, one part therapy session, and 100% joy.

Hit follow and share this episode with the person who’s been through it all with you—bad haircuts, big feelings, and every last French toast stick.

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This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper McDonald. Business Development by Casey Ladd. Editing by You & Me Media.

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Use code COOP20 for 20% off your next order.

Blue Delta Jeans
There is nothing like custom-fit jeans.
Once you try them, you will never go back.
Easy measuring system to your best-fitting jeans ever.
bluedeltajeans.com
Use code COOP20 for 20% off your next order

Follow The Coop with Kit on Instagram @kithoover and @thecoopwithkithoover