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Well-Informed Girlfriends

Tiege Dooley-Panko and Samantha Kubota

Well-Informed Girlfriends breaks down today"s news, gossip and unsolicited hot takes weekly. Hosted by former Today Show journalist Sam Kubota and author and host, Tiege Dooley-Panko, this podcast breaks down everything you need to know to stay informed and in the loop each week - with a smart, entertaining twist.

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00:29:47

Tariffs, TikToks and Toxic Guys

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/04/28

We're back! This week we're talking about Trump's tariffs and the TikTok trends we're both obsessed with and horrified by. We're also discussing the ongoing "vibe-cession" and what it means to marry "down." Plus, some personal news!

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00:21:35

Diddy is in HOT water, Kim Porter might have written...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/09/30

Today we’re talking all about the latest in the Diddy controversy and breaking down what’s inside Kim Porter’s possible memoir. We also take a look at how America’s young men are allegedly falling behind and why so many northerners are going to college in the South these days. All that and more on Well-Informed Girlfriends x

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00:20:13

From West Nile to AI Dating, the Surgeon General's...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/09/03

This week, we’re catching you up on the latest news surrounding Israel, West Nile’s new resurgence along with ways to try and avoid it and we’re discussing the Surgeon General’s latest findings related to parenting in America. But we’re also covering lighter topics including but not limited to dating apps using new AI chat bots, restock and pack videos and fridgescaping!!! All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends xx

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00:24:41

The Paris Olympics are over, Smoking is on the rise...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/08/12

This week we’re talking about the Paris Olympics and the winners (cough Team USA!) and the rise in smoking among one of the youngest generations. Plus, why our attention spans on on the decline and there is, yet again, a new dating trend called “hood fishing” hitting major cities. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends x

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00:24:12

Debriefing the Paris Olympics, the rise of lab-grown...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/08/05

This week, we’re wrapping up coverage of the Paris Olympics, discussing the possibility of seeing a presidential debate, and debriefing the scary looking stock market. We’re also chatting about the rise of lab-grown diamonds and survival kits, run clubs being the new dating app and stack dating. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends xx

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00:25:04

Olympic Highlights, Veepstakes, Yapping is Good for...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/07/30

This week we’re talking all things Paris Olympics, Veepstakes and people racking up debt for the opportunity to travel. We’re also chatting about yapping being good for the soul, Childless Cat Ladies and dating for the plot. All that and so much more on this week’s episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends x

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00:24:21

Kamala Harris, Micro-cheating, America's...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/07/23

This week, we’re talking all things Kamala Harris and summer travel. We’re also chatting about micro-cheating, America’s ultra processed food supply and romanticizing your life. Oh and Sam takes her dog to a pet medium! All that and so much more on this week’s episode of Well-Informed girlfriends x

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00:28:44

Surgeon general warns against social media for kids,...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/06/18

This week, Sam and Tiege talk about the U.S. Surgeon General’s warning for young people about the dangers of social media, America’s vibes recession and the latest type of men crossing their radar: Chipotle boys.

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00:26:30

Living the "Hi-Fi" life, millenials "rentvesting" and...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/06/11

This week, we’re walking you through the latest on abortion nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade and the two upcoming cases that could impact things even further. We’re also chatting all things economy — why things feel so bad, even if the data says we’re fine, what living the “Hi-Fi” life means and why so many young people are “rentvesting.” Finally, we’re talking about the sweet new term for a dating trend: pebbling, which has humans taking a page out of penguins’ love

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00:27:50

Hot rodent boyfriends, ‘Spaving’, a Friendship...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/06/06

On this week’s episode, Tiege and Sam discuss the alleged new craze sweeping the nation: hot rodent boyfriends. They also explain “friendship recession,” “spaving” and the modern tragedy that is the dating scene. xx

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00:24:27

We’re all secretly ‘Quiet Vacationing’ | Plus, how...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2024/05/28

Welcome back to the resurrected Well Informed Girlfriends Podcast! After a casual year hiatus, Tiege and Sam are back with more news, gossip and unsolicited hot takes. This week, they’re talking about the future of remote work and “quiet vacationing” as well as summer inflation and Japanese “friendship marriage.” xx

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00:25:52

Ghost Jobs, Gen Z dupes, investing trends and over 25...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/04/03

This week we’re talking ghost jobs, Gen Z dupes, and how sleeping with your pets could affect your health. We’re also talking about new trends in investing, coffee affecting your sleep and we’re tackling the age old question - how far is too far to travel for a first date? Oh, and we're breaking down a new nightlife phenomenon cutting out young people from the club scene. All that and so much more on this weeks episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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00:25:31

The "Tradwives" movement, the resurgence of the Short...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/03/13

This week we’re talking about the slap-less Oscars, the "Tradwives" movement and sugar substitutes affecting our gut. We’re also talking about a resurgence of the Short King, Gen Z’s outlook on our financial situation in the US and the latest Vanderpump Rules drama. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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00:31:03

Less men are dating than ever before, naps could...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/03/06

This week we’re talking about Chris Rock’s very belated response to Will Smith slapping him at the Oscars last year. Plus, a wild story about how the share of single men who say they’re looking for dates or relationships has declined from 61 percent to 50 percent. What’s up with that?We’re also talking about how much is too much of a nap and love in the time of inflation. All that, and more on this week’s episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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00:27:57

Dressing with “stealth wealth,” guilt-tipping, and...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/02/27

This week, we’re talking about the wild weather hitting California — plus how there’s more on the way — and a new, yet somehow old, way of dressing called “stealth wealth.” Plus, apparently the way we’re posing for photos is cringe now and the proliferation of tipping opportunities (and when you should actually be tipping). We’ll also explain a new drink taking over college campuses called a BORG, the BeReal app and the “sofa theory” of dating.

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00:24:58

All things Chinese spy balloon, ChatGPT and bold...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/02/05

This week, we’re talking about the Chinese spy balloon, the insanity of the new chat bot everyone is talking about, ChatGPT, and grocery prices being higher than ever before. We're also talking about the latest trends in online dating and who’s still using them (we know Tiege is), a study on how certain food can affect your depression and our favorite story of the week - Bold February!! All this and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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00:27:33

How young is too young to be on social media? Will we...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/01/30

This week, your well-informed girlfriends are talking about new guidance from the surgeon general about social media for young people, new bold and controversial guidelines for dealing with childhood obesity and why we can’t focus on anything anymore and how to deal with it. Tiege and Sam are also talking about the newest weight loss injection obsession, dating green flags that could tell you if the guy you’re dating is a keeper, and a new workplace buzz word, rage applying. All that and so much

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00:30:09

All things Britney Spears, Lucky Girl Syndrome and...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2023/01/23

This week, the girls break down the most recent Britney Spears controversy, new workplace buzzwords and the newest Fyre festival (lol). Sam and Tiege also chat about self-esteem tips, Galentine's Day, and Lucky Girl Syndrome, which of course Tiege is all about. All of this and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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00:28:23

What's up with Balenciaga? Is Spotify Wrapped...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2022/12/05

Today, we’re talking about the on-going Balenciaga drama, Spotify Wrapped playlists potentially being a privacy concern, and the new group of people shopping at The Dollar Store. We’re also breaking down the new lab-based diamond trend, a new study that shows *just* how bad drinking is for you and how to survive the holidays if you’re single! lol Merry Christmas ya'll!

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00:16:12

Protests in China, Kanye's workplace culture...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2022/11/28

This week on Well-Informed Girlfriends, the girls are breaking down the most recent protests happening in China over Covid restrictions, the latest in the Kanye debacle, and a new millennial worker phenomenon called "career cushioning." The girls are also chatting about Black Friday and yet another dating trend - this week’s dating hot-topic is referred to as "winter coating." All that and more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends <3

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