//podcastplus.net/feed/be-there-in-five~2f30c46b Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.” Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:51:25 +0000 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Loving_Him_Was_Redbird_TSITP_with_Lucy.mp3 This week, Kate brings in a friend of hers and a friend of the pod, Lucy Carey (aka @lucyontheground), for an in-depth discussion about the series “The Summer I Turned Pretty" [ALERT: the TV series version, they aren't book experts]. They explore the cultural phenomenon of the series, its massive viewership, intense stan-dom, the love triangle, and complex character dynamics between Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah (and Redbird??). They go through key moments, episodes, character motivations, songs, Easter eggs, Jere and Belly’s biggest flops, and so much more. Don’t listen if you aren’t open to speculating about the ending :) Enjoy! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial  here ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Thank you to AllModern for furnishing Kate's Season 2 Studio! AllModern has the best of modern furniture and decor all in one place. Check out  allmodern.com ; you'll find Kate's bookshelves  here  and her new rug  here ! Go ... Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:18:44 +0000 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Loving_Him_Was_Redbird_TSITP_with_Lucy.mp3 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/and_baby_that_s_dough_business_for_you.mp3 This week, Kate listened to a two-hour football podcast and lives to tell the tale. In this podcast episode about a podcast episode, Kate obsesses over a 30-something woman and her boyfriend existing and being normal, which surprisingly turned out to be the best entertainment of all. She recaps Taylor Swift's unprecedented appearance on New Heights, where we learned about TS12: The Life of a Showgirl, coming October 3rd. She breaks down her personal interview highlights, from SAT vocab words to otters to human exclamation marks and having fun. She was particularly struck by the Sourdough (10-minute version) airtime that was devoted exclusively to bread puns. She also talks through what we know so far about TS12 and gets excited to make space for more Blank Space pop on this album, exclusively produced by Max Martin and Shellback. Enjoy! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial  here ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Did you know all of your favorite podcasts... Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:16:23 +0000 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/and_baby_that_s_dough_business_for_you.mp3 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Under_the_Influencer_with_Lee_From_America.mp3 This week, Kate’s interviewing Lee Tilghman, also known as @LeeFromAmerica, who was one of the very first major wellness influencers on social media. To her nearly 400k followers, she shared daily updates on everything from skincare and sleep hacks to smoothie bowls, travel tips, and workout routines, and her sponsorships netted an income of over $300k a year. On the grid, her life seemed perfect. But behind her carefully curated posts, Tilghman was in crisis, suffocating from the unrelenting demand of keeping up her online facade. She found herself viewing everything she did as potential content for Instagram, her relationships suffered, and her job’s focus on food led her to develop an unhealthy obsession with eating “perfectly.” After a stay in a mental health facility to address her disordered eating and psychological decline, Tilghman quit influencing as her primary career and set out to discover who she really was by leaving it all behind. Or did she? In this episode, Kate and Lee discuss ... Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:24:10 +0000 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Under_the_Influencer_with_Lee_From_America.mp3 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Mama_Slay_Off-Broadway.mp3 This week, join Kate and Caroline Moss as they chat through a variety of topics, from nostalgic summers that turned shitty to off-broadway dreams becoming realities in the big city. They discuss things like the Coldplay couple, Labubus, the importance of a modern-day Girls rewatch, the likability trap, Gen Z’s relationship to social media, the attention economy, and, most importantly, Caroline shares her journey to becoming a producer of the off-Broadway play ‘Dilaria,’ starring Conrad Fisher himself (#teamconnie). Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial  here ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Hey Beths, did you know all of your favorite podcasts, including Be There in Five are on  Amazon Music ? All you have to say is ‘Alexa, play the podcast Be There In Five on Amazon Music.’ Or if you’re listening on your phone, just download the  Amazon Music app , search for “Be There In Five” and click "Follo... Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:26:47 +0000 https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/Mama_Slay_Off-Broadway.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-05-12-603.mp3 This week, Kate interviews podcast listener and NFL WAG Haley Pepper, who shares her experiences with a lot of BTI5 adjacent topics, like pageants, Bama sororities, and being in a relationship with a professional athlete. She discusses the misconceptions and realities of this lifestyle, including the lack of job security, the high expenses, and the pressure of constantly moving and adapting, along with the challenges of motherhood. Enjoy!   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book,  One in a Millennial   here !    Head to cozyearth.com , and use code BETHEREINFIVE to discover your next destination for ultimate comfort with Cozy Earth.   Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.   Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/B... Mon, 13 May 2024 03:40:43 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-05-12-603.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-05-05-602.mp4 This week, Kate is joined by NYT bestselling romance author Carley Fortune ( Meet Me at the Lake , Every Summer After) to discuss her latest book, dropping on May 7th, This Summer Will Be Different . They discuss Carley’s former "RomCom job" as an editor at Refinery29 Canada and her pivot to becoming a romance writer, the importance of strong female friendships and real experiences represented in literature, and why Prince Edward Island may be the next hot vacation spot. They also touch on literary tropes, Carley’s journey of writing through early motherhood, and how her own life has shaped her storytelling. Then, Kate can't help but fangirl that Meet Me at the Lake has been optioned by Archewell Productions, so she asks if she's met Meg, among other things. No spoilers - Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/one-in-a-millenial/ Read “This Summer Will be Different” by Carley Fortune: htt... Sun, 05 May 2024 16:52:41 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-05-05-602.mp4 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-28-601.m4a This week, Kate crowdsources stories about attempting to, getting away with, or getting caught consuming age-inappropriate content as a kid and reads brave and inspiring stories from pop culture champions who fought for lyrics that weren’t clean and movies only suitable for ages over thirteen. From tales from the locked-and-loaded thumbs on the ‘back’ button of the remote control to the trials of the photocopiers and/or printers of the lyrics to “What’s Your Fantasy,” to the tribulations of those who fantasized about being “rubbed the right way” in their Genie in a Bottle era, this episode has something for everybody. If you have a story to share, email podcast@bethereinfive.com with the episode title in the subject line. Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book,  One in a Millennial here ! For understated luxury at its best this spring, shop the must-have pairs of the season and receive 20% off your purchase with code BETHE... Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:32:54 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-28-601.m4a https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-21-600.m4a First impressions of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. See Kate and her sister Kelly's live reactions in 4 parts on patreon.com/bethereinfive if you're in the crowd and screaming MORE! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book,  One in a Millennial   here ! 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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-21-600.m4a https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-14-599.mp3 This week, a magical marvel of a solar event stuns the world, and Kate and Caroline can’t be bothered to go outside. Instead, they take a look into their mirrored furniture and do some self-reflection, such as why we always think the current version of ourselves participating in lightning-fast trend turnover is “timeless.” They also discuss various topics like avoiding popular movies and tv shows that will bum them out, fast furniture, SoulCycle music, etc. At one point, Kate goes on a rant about the marketing of a denim company that works overtime to remind her she probably hates her body post-baby, and they also spend quite a bit of time going through the Cupcakes & Cashmere archives on the Wayback machine. Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book,  One in a Millennial   here ! Treat yourself to ultimate comfort with Cozy Earth bedding and sleepwear, and prioritize your self-care and sleep health. You deserve it Mom. Head over to cozyearth.co... Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:43:12 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-14-599.mp3 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-07-598.mp3 This week, Amanda Montell (linguist and bestselling author of Cultish) is back on the pod for the first time since the LuLaRoe deep dive. This time, they’re discussing Amanda’s new book (out April 9) called The Age of Magical Overthinking , which explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking. Broadly defined as the belief that one’s internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world, the book (and this episode) examines topics like celebrity worship, manifesting babes, therapy speak, toxic relationships, weaponized nostalgia, conspiracy theories, and other categories where our inner mental gymnasts are doing the most to justify our behavior. Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book,  One in a Millennial   here ! Right now, BÉIS (base) is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE . Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 15% o... Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:45:41 +0000 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/content.blubrry.com/bethereinfive/BTIF-2024-04-07-598.mp3