Episodes

  • A Derm Explains: The Science-Backed Ingredients That Will Help You Achieve Healthy-Looking Skin For Life, What’s Overhyped and Do Those Tiktok Skincare Hacks Actually Do Anything?
    Nov 22 2024
    Brought to you in partnership with Aveeno, this week's bonus episode is all about the scientifically proven ingredients that will help you achieve peak, healthy-looking skin. Joining us in the hot seat is board-certified dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadav, founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, who has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Allure, Vanity Fair and Cosmopolitan. You’ll find out:How healthy skin functions, and the key factors to protect at all costs, like your skin’s acid mantle, microbiome and skin barrier. The telltale signs that your skin barrier is seriously compromised, for every tone in the Fitzpatrick scale.From ceramides to oatmeal to vitamin C and more – the fundamentals of building the perfect, healthy skin ingredient wardrobe.How to treat signs of aging, acne and pigmentation while keeping your skin barrier intact. Like, is retinol a total no-go? How about exfoliation?Does the TikTok-viral beef tallow trend have any merit? Plus, deciphering which other pantry-adjacent ingredients are and aren’t worth your time.The #1 habit you can easily adopt to stay on top of a healthy suncare routine – science proves it!Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Are You Applying Your Sunscreen The Right Way? With Dr. Michelle HenryDr. Muneeb Shah aka @DermDoctor On Starter Skincare Routines For Aging SkinHow To Build Your Skincare Routine With Esthetician Renée Rouleau A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR:AVEENO® provides high quality, science-backed solutions for diverse skin needs. AVEENO® is available at an affordable price point and at most major retailers, providing a variety of skincare solutions that are more accessible to Canadians. Shop AVEENO® in-store and learn more online at https://www.aveeno.ca, including their new AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Cream *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    36 mins
  • The Biggest Celeb Transformations of 2024: The $400,000 Facelift, Lie Detectors On Blast and How Ozempic is Changing Everything with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana
    Nov 20 2024
    The tea is piping hot this week as we sit down with Dana Omari-Harrell AKA @IGFamousByDana. The Houston-based, plastic surgery consultant and registered dietician has likely landed in your private DM’s, thanks to her no holds barred celebrity before-and-after posts, where she breaks down every aesthetic treatment and cosmetic surgery procedure undergone (allegedly!) to get the glammanati to their Hollywood-image today. Tune in as we get caught up on all of the jaw-dropping transformations that shook up our feeds this year, in this can’t miss, pop culture-drenched episode.Content PSA - themes of weight loss, body image and cosmetic surgery are discussed throughout. Tune in to hear about:Which celebrity @IGFamousByDana is voting ‘Best Transformation of the Year’ – and whyThe 40-something actor whose work is *SO* good, even Dana can’t pinpoint what she’s had doneWhich celebrity slid into Dana’s DMs, asking for a qualified surgeon recommendation 👀The spin-off effect of GLP-1 medications - how they’re affecting everything from cosmetic surgery to personal trainer protocols and even menus at NYC-based restaurants!The aesthetic and plastic surgery trends that Dana expects to see all over our feeds in 2025 and beyondDisclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Is the “Plastic Surgery Lite” Trend As Breezy As it Seems? “Mini” Facelifts, “Liquid” Nose Jobs & More With Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rady RahbanSolo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?Botox Pioneer Dr. Jean Carruthers PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Allies of SkinUse promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY to save 30% at AlliesofSkin.com and get your FREE Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm. Plus, receive a free makeup-melting Cleansing Balm with any order over $130.First Aid BeautyWe know you’ll love First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream as much as we do – order some today! And pickup a few extra for holiday gifts– such a great stocking stuffer idea. Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY. Heliocare Visit LovelySkin.com/HCBB15 and use code HCBB15 at checkout for 15% off your Heliocare purchase.Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all WooMore Play products. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visitchatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 at checkout*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    55 mins
  • Are You Ready for Your First "Aging Spike”? Plus! “Secret Menus” at Derm Offices and The Skincare Ingredients That Will be Everywhere in 2025 with Derm Approved Podcast Host Dr. Sheila Farhang
    Nov 13 2024
    What if we don’t age in a linear pattern, and instead, experience pronounced “bursts” at ages 44 and 60? The latest study out Stanford Medicine published in the scientific journal, Nature, has given the skincare community a lot to mull over. Today, we’re welcoming double-board certified dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and host of the Derm Approved podcast, Dr. Sheila Farhang, to help us break it all down. Listen in as Dr. Sheila explains the best way to prepare for an aging “spike” and tune in until the end to hear her predictions for what we’ll all be talking about in 2025.You’ll hear about:“Prejuvenation” secrets: The treatments to invest in before your next spike, and what she’s *personally* stopped doing this year (buh-bye masseter Botox!)Where to click to find your best dermatologist provider, for cosmetic or medical purposes, without any spon-conIs there a “secret” menu at your dermatologist’s office that we should know about?? The cocktailing injection fads that are and aren’t worth trying, according to the dermDr. Sheila’s response to filler fatigue, “perception drift” and where some injectors have gone way overboardGetting filler dissolved? Listen to what Dr. Sheila has to say first The surprising ingredient that she predicts will be big in 2025, beyond its gimmicky reputationThe peer-reviewed injectors seal of approval list we mention is Castle Connolly and esthetic concierge services like PersanaPssst! We were guests over on Dr. Sheila’s podcast, Derm Approved, discussing how to manage tough-to-treat areas like eye bags and jowls. Tune in here to listen! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Skin Cycling 101, Niacinamide News & More With Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BoweDermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss Serving The Real Tea on Skincare ScamsHow-To Get On A Retinol Routine You Won’t Want to Quit With Dr. Frauke Neuser PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OUAIGet on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off site wide and enter promo code BEAUTY15.MASTERCLASSRight now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY. QUINCEGet cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/Beauty to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    50 mins
  • (Psst!) The #DamnGood Holiday Gifts We Really Want For Ourselves. Plus! What’s in Our Cart for the Sephora Savings Event
    Nov 6 2024
    Cue the jingle bells! 🎊 This week, we’re sharing everything that’s topping our personal holiday wishlists. From the most elusive gift of all – a Taylor Swift Eras tour ticket – to an of-the-moment designer fragrance bag charm, a breezy hair mask inspired by It Girl du jour Matilda Djerf and a drugstore collectible that’s sure to sell out, this is our #DamnGood gift guide we actually want for ourselves.Tune in to hear:Trend alert! Why everything “jumbo” and “mini” are most likely to sell out this holiday shopping seasonMeet the Stanley Cup x ELF Cosmetics collab that has us dreaming of ways to deck out our favourite drinking vessel – glosses, spritzers and keys galoreWhy we predict that the bombshell blowout isn’t going anywhere, and the new fluffy hair must sure to make any Matilda Djerf fan squeal (including us!)A luxurious, all-natural honey face mask so #damngood that it’s got us thinking about running away with the founderA fashion-meets-function bag charm that’s sure to be the belle of any holiday ball A fragrance set that will guarantee you earn the Cool Auntie AwardThe only advent calendar that we think is worth wrapping up this holiday season A true breakthrough lippie from our most coveted UK-based makeup guru For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Skincare Guru May Lindstrom on her Cult-Favorite “Blue Cocoon" Balm, Saying No To Retail and The Power of Small Batch Beauty [Watch and subscribe on our YouTube channel here Everything Matilda Djerf Touches Turns To Gold: Curtain Bangs, Ballet Flats and Next, Your Preloved Trousers Watch on our YouTube channel here🛒 The #DamnGood Loyalty Shopping Guide! From Sephora to Ulta, Drugstores and More – Plus, The Products We’d Spend Our *Points* On NowPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! First Aid BeautyThe dry skin cycle ends here. Demand more from your moisturizer; order First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream today! Get 20% off when visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY. NutrafolNutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over 1 million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BREAKING.Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all Woo More Play products. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visit chatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 at checkout.Allies of SkinSave 30% on everything at AlliesofSkin.com during the BlackFriday event!Use promo code BREAKINGBEAUTY to get your FREE Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm. Receive a free makeup-melting Cleansing Balm with any order over $130.Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Subscribe to our newsletter here*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    52 mins
  • Peptides! Growth Factors! Exosomes! The Buzziest Skincare Ingredients To Know Now. Plus - Overcoming Trauma and Building Skin Confidence With Allies of Skin Founder Nicolas Travis
    Nov 1 2024
    Today’s uninterrupted, bonus episode is in partnership with our friends at Allies of Skin. Meet Nicolas Travis, the biochemist and pharmaceutical scientist-turned-skincare entrepreneur who founded Allies of Skin after a sudden accident resulted in devastating facial injuries and years of inner trauma. Listen in as Nicolas spills the secrets behind the viral, feel-good brand that’s earned more than 30 internationally-recognized beauty awards, along with a loyal community that includes Hailey Bieber, January Jones and Kaia Gerber. *Please note that the topics of abuse, trauma and suicide are discussed. You’ll find out:From peptides to growth factors, exosomes, snail mucin and more - we learn which ingredients are worth the investment for your skin concern. Why Nicolas traded trendy “salmon sperm” facials to heal his skin for a treatment that’s proven to be far more effectiveThe 101 on Allies of Skin’s “Swiss Army knife of moisturizers,” the best-selling, Antioxidant Firming Daily TreatmentThe reason why the brand’s Epidermal Growth Factor Serum earned a 5,000 + wait-list, and sold out four times How Nicolas is turning trauma into healing, with Allies of Skin’s recent #inmyhealingera campaign that features fellow skin-trauma survivorsFor reference, the book we mention is “The Body Keeps The Score” For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODE: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Allies of SkinTry any Allies of Skin product, like the best-selling Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment, and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY at us.allies.shop during checkout for 30% off your first purchase. Plus, with a purchase of $130 or more, customers will receive the brand-new, limited-edition Cleansing Balm for free! Offer valid from November 1 - 22, 2024.Related episodes like this: Your Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide is Here! Featuring Guest Host and Korean Skincare Expert Glow With Ava Lee, AKA @glowwithavaMeet The Scar Fixer of Beverly Hills Basma HameedDeciem and The Ordinary Founder Brandon Truaxe [please note this episode was recorded in 2018]Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    44 mins
  • Hailey Bieber’s Facialist Biba De Sousa On Debunking Breakout Triggers, Oil Cleanser Truths and Is Your Skincare Clogging Your Pores?
    Oct 30 2024
    Los Angeles-based celebrity esthetician Biba De Sousa counts “It Girls” like Hailey Bieber, Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus as loyal clients. A “problem skin” expert, Biba has been treating skin challenges like acne, rosacea, folliculitis and irritated skin for the past 20+ years.In this episode we discuss:How Rosie Huntington-Whitely’s skin woes inspired Biba to create her super popular “Pore Clogging Checker” on her websiteWhy the long-time esthetician isn’t a fan of cleansing balms and double cleansing oils – is single cleansing back??Whether slugging is a do or a don’t, according to the expertHow to know if you’re overdoing it on microneedlingWhich foods *actually* trigger acneDid Biba create the first “barrier cream”? Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Subscribe to our newsletter here For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Hailey Bieber on What She’ll Glaze Next, Nail Secrets and The One Thing That No One Knows About HerSkin Cycling 101, Niacinamide for Newbs, UV Gel Mani News & Is My Botox Wearing Off Faster? Ft. Dermatologist Dr. Whitney BoweDerm Hot Takes! The Real Deal on Those Viral Hypochlorous Acid Skin Sprays, the Most Legit At-Home Skincare Devices and the Unsexy Vitamin C You Might be Missing in Your Routine with Dr. Heather Rogers PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Dermstore Dermstore is giving Breaking Beauty listeners 15% off select items. Go to dermstore.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% offselect items. Brand exclusions applyHill House HomeHill House Home invented the viral Nap Dress! Get 15% off your order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code BEAUTY15. Woo More PlayCanadian babes, Woo + Chatters are partnering to offer you 20% off your purchase of all Woo More Play products. Use code WOO20 both in-stores and online. You can visit your neighborhood Chatters store and give them code WOO20 at the register, or visit chatters.ca/brands/woo-more-play and use code WOO20 at checkout. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    44 mins
  • Hair Growth Secrets! From The Best Drugstore Shampoo For Long Hair to Hair Oiling Routine Tips With The Internet’s Trichologist, Abbey Yung
    Oct 23 2024
    Today, we’re welcoming Abbey Yung, certified trichologist and beauty content creator, boasting over one million hair-obsessed fans and followers. If you’ve ever had any questions about how to achieve long hair, how to know if you’re going to experience hair loss and which budget shampoos work just as well as expensive salon brands, you’ll definitely want to hear from the former bleach queen who’s turned her hair from broken to buff – and made a whole career out of it in the process.Tune in to learn: Hair repair 101: From double-cleansing to pre-oiling, the exact steps that Abbey followed to turn her brassy and broken locks to brilliant and healthy – and the TikTok trends she chooses to ignore (rice water, anyone??)Which haircare ingredients have been needlessly demonized, and whether there’s an ingredient out there that would send her runningAbbey’s honest review of Blake Brown, the haircare range from Blake LivelyThe trichologist’s all-time favourite hair tools (that you might need a long-haul flight to secure)The drugstore item she swears by for her own hair’s signature, mirror-like shineGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here: For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: K18 founders Britta Cox and Suveen SahibThe Scalp Therapist Bridgette Hill On DIY Scalp Facials, Alopecia & More Reasons Why Your Hair May Be Falling Out10 Healthy Hair Habits You Should Adopt ASAP, According to ProsPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OuaiWash your way to healthy hair and get a hair routine that’s made just for you, by Ouai. Go to theouai.com and use promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product.First Aid BeautyThe dry skin cycle ends here, demand more from your moisturizer. Order First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream today! Get 20% off at FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY.MasterclassDon’t wait another moment to start your learning journey with Masterclass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY.Hero BreadKeep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code BEAUTY at checkout.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    51 mins
  • “Perfume Princess” Mona Kattan On Kayali’s Meteoric Rise at Sephora, The Secrets to Fragrance Layering and Is Your Signature Scent Overrated?
    Oct 16 2024
    Today we’re welcoming the “Perfume Princess,” Mona Kattan! Mona is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Huda Beauty (alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan) and founder of the smash hit fragrance brand, Kayali. Since its 2018 debut, fans like Cardi B flock to Kayali’s mouth-watering, gourmand scents, like Yum Pistachio and their best-selling, Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum. We find out what’s behind the perfume hype, and why the Dubai Bling cast member is so much more than her lavish image.Tune in to hear about: How Mona tapped into her Middle Eastern roots, and its rich tradition of fragrance wearing, to share the power of perfume with the worldWhy the Kayali owner likens “oud” in perfumery to truffle oil in cuisine – and how to make the luxuriously rich fragrance note work for real lifeHow layering unexpected perfume pairings can yield the best results (sparkling lychee and patchouli, anyone?)The avid scent collector’s 5,000 fragrance piece perfume library in Dubai – and the *one* that remains her favourite to this day.Why Mona proudly considers herself an empath, and how her most vulnerable trait became the rocketfuel to building a global fragrance empire Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here: For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Huda Beauty Co-Founder, Huda Kattan7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding NowTikTok-Viral Fragrances, Are They Worth The Money? Ft. Emma Vernon Host of The Perfume Room PodcastPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! DermstoreGo to dermstore.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off select items. Brand exclusions apply.NutrafolFor a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    53 mins