I've Been Meaning To Ask You: Recent Episodes
Lauren + Stephanie
A podcast by two sisters from two generations living on two different continents, bridging the gap over a shaky internet connection.
Lauren tells Stephanie about buying and renovating a 60-year-old house using nothing but gumption. Make sure to listen and find out all the weird stuff they've discovered in the house.
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Stephanie tells Lauren all about her trip to Belize!
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Stephanie and Lauren look back at 2023--the good, the bad, and what they've learned.
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Spoilers abound in this exciting episode about the new Hunger Games film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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Lauren and Stephanie discuss the passing of Matthew Perry and his book, *Friends, Lovers, And The Big, Terrible Thing.
Lauren briefly speculated that Matthew Perry was possible not sober for any season of Friends, which is incorrect. She did not mean any disrespect. Apologies, Matthew.
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Stephanie asks Lauren about her BIG DAY!
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In this episode, Stephanie asks Lauren about her engagement photoshoot!
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In this episode, Stephanie asks Lauren about her experience reporting a crime in Germany.
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In this episode, survivors of the Michigan State University mass shooting share their stories.
We encourage anyone who is able to consider donating to the following resources:
- Spartan Strong Fund
- Everytown for Gun Safety - Organization dedicated to ending gun violence
- GoFundMe for Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez
- GoFundMe for Nate Statly
- GoFundMe for John Hao
Any proceeds from our merch or Patreon for the next month will be donated as well.
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In this Valentine's Day special, the girls talk about break ups with a special guest.
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Stephanie shares everything she's learned lately, from her college classes to the many TikToks Lauren spams her with.
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Stephanie shares a big life update, and Lauren shares her best dating advice.
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Stephanie asks Lauren all about wedding planning! What are your best wedding planning tips?
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Lauren and Stephanie talk about Midnights, their favorite songs, and how they feel about this Era.
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk more about their experiences with roommates and Lauren spills the beans on not always being the best roommate.
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Stephanie tells Lauren about her first roommate experiences including some crazy stories, and describes what makes a good roommate.
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Lauren tells Stephanie some untold South Africa stories and answers a few listener questions!
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In an IBMTAY first, Lauren and Stephanie invite guests Zinnur and Azize to join them and talk all about Ramadan.
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Stephanie asks Lauren about her trip to South Africa. Lauren shares her favorite experiences, things she learned, and some of the things that went wrong.
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about the current Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the ones that happened recently, and the bravery of Anita Hill.
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie reminisce about old technologies, and talk about their favorite and advancements and technological pet peeves.
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90s kids, this one is for you!
Lauren and Stephanie talk about the best decade ever, and the resurgence of some questionable 90s trends.
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about beauty standards and the pressure we, especially women, feel to meet those ridiculous standards.
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In this light-hearted episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about their skincare routines, favorite makeup products, and more! Amazingly, in a IBMTAY first, not one tear is shed during the entire episode!
Check out the list below for our faves.
Stephanie's Classic Skincare Routine:
- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
- CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Tool
Lauren's Bananas Skincare Routine:
- The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow BHA + PHA Pore-Tight Facial Toner
- Paulas Choice 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (AM)
- The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane (PM)
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer
- The Ordinary 100% Cold-pressed Virgin Marula Oil
Sunscreen:
- Supergoop! Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream - SPF 40
- Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Daily Defense - SPF 30
- helloSunday the one that's a serum - SPF 45
Makeup Faves:
- L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Curved Brush Mascara
- IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara
- Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel (Mistook this for the Bobbi Brown, but this is the one I prefer now)
- Becca Zero No Pigment Foundation
- Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer Sunkissed
- stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, Beso
- NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil, Dragon Girl
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie talk about body image and share personal stories about experiences that affected their body image.
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In this episode, Lauren and Stephanie get real about salary expectations, the worker shortage, and share some crazy work stories.
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Lauren and Stephanie talk about work, their first jobs, and work-life balance.
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Lauren and Stephanie talk about dating, first dates, and when someone counts as your boyfriend. Stephanie asserts she's never been on a first date, and Lauren really doesn't want you getting into that guy's car.
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Lauren and Stephanie both had big birthdays in the last year! In this episode, they talk about turning 18 and 30 and how they feel about getting older. Stephanie reminds Lauren she is rapidly approaching middle age!
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Potterheads, get your wands ready! Lauren and Stephanie talk about the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion special, Return to Hogwarts.
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Lauren and Stephanie talk about what self-care means to them, what they do for self-care, and the history of the term.
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Lauren and Stephanie swap their favorite travel stories, including how Lauren got stuck sleeping in an Irish McDonald's.
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Lauren and Stephanie discuss their thoughts on travel, their travel fears and bucket lists, and where they want to go next.
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Lauren and Steph quiz each other on the most important music of their respective generations, and fail miserably.
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In this episode, Lauren + Steph talk about their experiences during the pandemic, and their perspective at different stages of life and living in different countries.
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On this special Thanksgiving episode, Lauren + Stephanie talk about their favorite Thanksgiving food and traditions, and their worst Thanksgiving memories.
They also talk about the racist history of Thanksgiving and how to support Native Americans.
Resources:
The Vicious Reality Behind the Thanksgiving Myth
The Surprising Reason Canadian Thanksgiving is Different From the U.S. Version
Everyone's History Matters: The Wampanoag Indian Thanksgiving Story Deserves to Be Known
How to Honor Native American Communities at Thanksgiving
Native Land Map
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Swifties, this one's for you!
In Episode 4 (Lauren + Stephanie's Version) (50 Minute Version), Lauren and Stephanie talk about Taylor Swift, Red (Taylor's Version), relationships, and growing up with Taylor Swift.
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In this episode, Lauren & Stephanie talk social media and share what platforms they used first, cultural differences, and the pros and cons of social media. Then, Steph teaches Lauren how to make her first TikTok.
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In this episode, the ladies learn how to use their mics! (Hopefully!) We talk about after school activities, volunteering, and filling your time in a new place.
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In the inaugural episode of I've Been Meaning To Ask You, sisters Lauren and Stephanie discuss the challenges of moving, and how to make friends and adapt to a new place.
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