Episode 12: Defying Girl Code: Wicked Hot Takes + Covert Narcissism

It’s Black Friday, the wiggles are wiggling, and this episode is pure chaotic bestie energy. We’re talking Thanksgiving wins and fails (mushy stuffing discourse, charcuterie excellence, kids NOT falling down the stairs), deep-diving Wicked lore, and asking the real question:

Is Elphaba a pick-me girl… or is Fiyero actually the problem? 👀

We spiral through:
• Thanksgiving traditions, green bean casserole rules & mashed potato supremacy
• Wicked for Good hot takes, Wizard of Oz lore & the raggedy sweater rant
• Jonathan Bailey thirsting (Fiyero hive, rise)
• Taylor Swift “covert narcissism” TikTok rabbit holes
• Ariana Grande as Glinda & why she might be low-key typecast now
• Nails, mustaches, face waxes, botox and girlhood maintenance
• True crime, hometown murders, Beast in Me, Stranger Things & disturbing movies (Tusk!?!)
• Belly button piercings, tattoos & 90s girl dreams

PLUS: our December Bestie Box Giveaway with Almost Experts merch and our favorite things. 🎁




0:00 – Intro: Black Friday wiggles & “we had to restart”
2:00 – Thanksgiving recap: stairs, kids & charcuterie joy
7:30 – Stuffing drama: mushy vs chunky, sage crimes & expectations
12:30 – Green bean casserole, mashed potatoes & holiday food talk
16:00 – Taylor Swift “covert narcissism” & pop culture scroll
23:00 – Jonathan Bailey, Fiyero & Wicked movie obsession
30:00 – Is Elphaba a pick-me girl? Glinda vs Elphie debate
38:00 – Wizard of Oz lore, scarecrow brain plot holes & No Place Like Home
45:00 – Ariana as Glinda, Girl in the Bubble & theater kid energy
52:00 – Nails, waxing, mustaches & “we all have hair where we don’t want it”
59:00 – True crime tangents, hometown murders & houses with vibes
1:07:00 – The Beast in Me reactions & Stranger Things talk
1:14:00 – Disturbing movie corner: Tusk & human walrus horror
1:22:00 – Belly button piercings, tattoos & 90s girl era
1:28:00 – December Bestie Box Giveaway details 🎁
1:34:00 – Shoutout to Fusion Home Loans & closing love letter


🎁 DECEMBER BESTIE BOX GIVEAWAY

We’re giving away a curated Bestie Box with:
• Almost Experts tote, mug, magnets & notepad
• Our fave Diva scent (Tyler Candle Co.)
• Beauty staples (lip liner, gloss, etc.)
• Our favorite wine & other surprises

To Enter:
1. Follow us on Instagram + TikTok
2. Subscribe to our YouTube channel
3. Leave a 5⭐ review wherever you listen (Apple, Spotify, etc.)
4. Screenshot & send it to us via DM or email: [email protected]

📦 One winner. We will ship even if you’re out of state.



🏡 SPECIAL THANKS



Huge thank you to Fusion Home Loans (Winter Park, FL) for the amazing recording space and for being the real ones behind the scenes. If you need a home loan, look no further – truly.