- 57 minutes 20 secondsOur Family is Forever Changed ft. The Steedman Family
This week on Basically Besties, we’re joined by the Steman family and get into the different roles everyone plays in the family—who you go to for advice, who brings the humor, and how a mom becomes the emotional backbone not just for her kids, but for everyone in their orbit. But the conversation takes a serious turn when they share a life-altering family accident that changed everything. What started as a normal day ended in a terrifying hospital stay, forcing them to confront how fragile life really is. The experience reshaped their perspective, brought them closer than ever, and even reconnected them with family they hadn’t spoken to in years. This episode is a reminder to hold your people close, let go of the small stuff, and never take a single moment for granted.
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5 May 2026, 4:00 pm - 4 minutes 35 secondsFighting The Coachella FOMOOn this week's mini episode, we opened your DM about missing Coachella 2026. Feeling left out is the WORST, but Kat and her cousins tell you guys how to fight the FOMO and ways to remind yourself that you're that girl even if you didn't make it to the desert this year.
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30 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 35 minutes 42 secondsOur Chaotic Coachella 40th Birthday Takeover!This week on Basically Besties, the girls are recapping their Coachella trip! Kat’s cousins, Netty and Lyn, break down why they chose Coachella as their 40th birthday celebration and their honest thoughts on Justin Bieber’s headlining set. From sleepless nights and hours-long traffic just to get into the festival, to Camp Poosh, Revolve Fest, gifting suites, and the wild moment when North West recognized their kids from social media.
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28 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 11 minutes 7 secondsYou're Busted: What Keeping Secrets from Mom Really MeansThis week's mini episode dives deep into the emotional psyche of kids keeping secrets from their parents. Polina Marian offers insight on why kids do it and how we can help our children feel safe to tell us anything!
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23 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 48 minutes 31 secondsLessons in Love, Motherhood & Moving On ft. Polina Marian
This week on Basically Besties, Polina (aka @lifewithfivekids) opens up about her journey through early marriage, motherhood of five, and the pivotal experiences that reshaped her life—including a transformative trip to Nepal that led her to reevaluate everything she knew about relationships and ultimately choose divorce. She shares raw insights on emotional intelligence, communication, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships—plus her perspective on dating as a single mom and why she’s embracing a more playful, aligned approach to love.
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21 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 6 minutes 3 secondsBoy, You're Sus...This week's mini episode goes out to the besties with boyfriend drama... Avani is deep in your DMs and gives her best advice (and red flags).
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16 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 59 minutes 34 secondsFame & Finding Yourself Again ft Avani GreggThis week on Basically Besties, special guest Avani Gregg sits down with the besties for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Avani takes us back to the beginning, but it hasn’t all been highlight reels. She shares what it was really like being TikTok famous at such a young age and quietly battling public scrutiny as her career skyrocketed.Now, she’s stepping into a new era—actress, fashion designer, and finding love in an unexpected way... Avani gives Deja real bestie advice: learn when to tune out the noise. This episode is all about defining success on your own terms.
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14 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 4 minutes 40 secondsThat's A No-NoOn this week's mini episode, Jonathan sits down with Kat and Deja to answer your confessions from the DMs. Listen in to hear his take on a hot topic... splitting the bill.
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9 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 46 minutes 49 secondsSetting Standards & Surviving the Drama
This week, Jonathan gets into what it really means to be a girl dad. From the moment of finding out you’re raising daughters to navigating the rollercoaster of the teenage years, this conversation is equal parts honest and heartfelt. Jonathan talks about the importance of communication, trust, and staying connected—even when it’s uncomfortable. And of course—we go there. Dating, boys, standards, and the role parents play in shaping what their daughters accept (and don’t accept) in relationships. Nothing is off limits.
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7 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 3 minutes 4 secondsTwinning: Is It The Vibe?In this week's mini episode, Jackson and Brooks give the besties advise on style. Is copying a bestie's style flattering or too much? Listen to find out.
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2 April 2026, 4:00 pm - 41 minutes 21 secondsTwin Telepathy to TikTok Fame ft. Jackson & BrooksThis week we’re joined by viral twin brothers, Jackson and Brooks Harvey. From their “telepathic” twin bond, wild childhood stories (including taking the fall for each other) to arguments sometimes turn into full-on wrestling matches, it’s all part of how siblings communicate and stay close. The boys talk about how posting casually brought them full-blown social media careers—and how that shift has turned their sibling relationship into a business partnership. It's safe to say that Jackson and Brookes are besties for life!
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