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This podcast episode features Olivia and Becca playing a "top three" game based on listener requests. They begin with personal updates, then delve into their top three Trader Joe's and Costco items, fast food orders, dips, plane snacks, romance novels, thrillers, underhyped books, and books to recommend. They also discuss their favorite book-to-film adaptations, newsletters, karaoke songs, TV romances, reality TV shows, reset rituals, candle scents, nostalgic beauty products, and enduring compliments. The episode concludes with their current obsessions and a mention of their upcoming book club selection. Discussions highlight contrasting preferences, revealing insights into their personalities and tastes. The Costco rotisserie chicken is discussed as a "loss leader" business strategy. The episode is lighthearted and engaging, offering a glimpse into the hosts' lives and preferences.
Outlines
Introductions, Personal Updates & "Top Three" Game
Olivia and Becca introduce the episode's format, a "top three" game based on listener requests, and share brief personal updates.
Top Three Groceries & Snacks
The hosts discuss their top three favorite items from Trader Joe's and Costco, including Olivia's Costco rotisserie chicken (a loss leader), and Becca's Trader Joe's taco seasoning and mini ice cream cones. Built Bars are also mentioned.
Top Three Fast Food & Plane Snacks
Olivia and Becca share their favorite fast food orders and plane snacks, revealing differences in their tastes and preferences.
Top Three Dips & Books (Romance & Thrillers)
The hosts discuss their favorite dips, followed by their top three romance and thriller novels, showcasing diverse literary tastes.
Top Three Books (Underhyped & Recommended) & Adaptations
They share their top three underhyped books and books they recommend, followed by their favorite book-to-film adaptations.
Top Three Newsletters, Celebrity Crushes & Karaoke
The hosts reveal their favorite newsletters and formative celebrity crushes, concluding with their top three karaoke songs.
TV Romances, Reality TV, Reset Rituals & Scents
The episode covers favorite TV romances, reality TV shows, personal reset rituals, and favorite candle scents.
Nostalgic Beauty, Enduring Compliments & Current Obsessions
The hosts reminisce about nostalgic beauty products, discuss enduring compliments, and share their current obsessions, concluding the episode.
Keywords
Loss Leader
A pricing strategy where a product is sold at a loss to attract customers.
Author Portrait
Professional photographs of an author for book promotion.
Bookstagram
Sharing photos of books and reading experiences on Instagram.
Substack
A platform for creators to publish newsletters.
TV Romances
Fictional couples from television shows.
Reality Television
Non-scripted television programming.
Candle Scents
Fragrances used in candles.
Nostalgic Beauty Products
Cosmetics and beauty products popular in past eras.
Compliments
Positive feedback that affirms personal qualities.
Top Three Lists
A recurring segment where the hosts share their favorite things in various categories.
Q&A
What are some of the most requested "top three" categories from the podcast listeners?
Listener requests included various food items, books (romance, thrillers, underhyped), and pop culture favorites.
What are some of the key differences in Olivia and Becca's taste preferences?
Olivia prefers spicier foods and contemporary romance, while Becca enjoys classic comfort food and thrillers.
What unexpected business strategy did the hosts discuss in relation to Costco's rotisserie chicken?
Costco's rotisserie chicken is a "loss leader," sold at a loss to attract customers.
What are some of your favorite TV couples and why?
The hosts discuss several couples, highlighting compelling storylines and character chemistry.
What are your go-to methods for resetting after a stressful day?
The hosts share personal reset rituals, including walks, sleep, journaling, and disconnecting from phones.
What are some beauty products from the past that you fondly remember?
The hosts reminisce about Dream Matte Mousse foundation, Lancôme Juicy Tubes, and Clarisonic face pads.
What types of compliments have had the most significant impact on you?
The hosts share anecdotes about compliments related to their writing, friendships, and humor.
What are your current obsessions, and why?
One host is obsessed with overalls, the other with the Hulu series "Paradise."
Show Notes
This week, we asked listeners in our Facebook Group for categories to share our top 3 rankings! We cover (almost) everything, from food to books to pop culture and more!
Food
Trader Joe's products
Becca - taco seasoning; hold the cone; pastry pups
Olivia (Costco remix) - Rotisserie chicken, Costco Pizza, Carbonara Buldak Ramen, Built Bars
Fast food orders
Becca -McDonald's (Chicken Selects), Shake Shack, Dunkin' (Sausage Egg and Cheese Wake Up Wrap)
Olivia - McDonald's (2 Cheeseburgers, extra pickles), Auntie Anne's (Pretzel Bites), Starbucks
Dips
Becca - Chili's salsa, Hillstone Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Spicy Feta
Olivia - Helluva Good Onion Dip, mom's spinach dip in bread bowl, Chili's ranch
Plane Snacks
Becca - Mini pretzels, Twizzlers, peanut butter crackers
Olivia - Gardetto's, Cheez Its, Peanut M&Ms
Books:
Romance
Becca - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Olivia - Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
Thriller
Becca - Verity by Colleen Hoover, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klefoth
Olivia - The Push by Ashley Audrain, Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Books that deserve the hype
Becca - The People We Keep by Alison Larkin, Musical Chairs by Amy Poepell, A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood
Olivia - We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman, Rainbow Black by Maggie Thrash, Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
Books to recommend
Becca - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Olivia - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Book-to-Film adaptations
Becca - Crazy Rich Asians, The Devil Wears Prada, The Summer I Turned Pretty S1
Olivia - Gone Girl, The Martian, Pride & Prejudice 2005
Pop Culture:
Newsletters to receive
Becca - As Seen On (Ochuko Akpovbovbo), Gossip Time by Allie Jones, Galley Brag by Ezra Kupor
Olivia - The Composite by Jordan Bogeegean, Morning Person by Leslie Stephens, Literary Leanings by Michelle Martin
Formative celebrity crushes
Becca - Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul Walker, Joshua Jackson
Olivia - Ashton Kutcher, Sean Faris, Robert Pattinson
Karaoke Songs
Becca - Hero by Enrique Iglesias, Never Ever by All Saints, Spice up Your Life by the Spice Girls
Olivia - Goodbye, Earl by the Chicks, 2 a.m. by Anna Nalick, How To Save a Life by The Fray
TV Romance Plotlines:
Becca - Olivia+Fitz+Jake love triangle in Scandal, Blair Waldorf + Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl, Connell + Marianne in Normal People
Olivia - Nick+Jess on New Girl, Emma+Dexter in One Day, Priest+Fleabag in Fleabag
Reality TV Shows:
Becca - RHONY, NYC Prep, Laguna Beach
Olivia - RHOSLC, RHOOC, Below Deck
Misc
Things to do when you need a reset
Becca - Take a walk, go to bed early and don't set an alarm, journal
Olivia - Let my phone die, take a shower, journal
Candle scents
Becca - The New Savant Summer Splendor, Brooklyn Candle Company Apple Cider, Hotel Lobby Candle Signature
Olivia - Anything that doesn't smell like cologne
Late 90s/early 00s beauty products
Becca - Hard Candy lip gloss, Stila Kitten Sparkle Powder, Clinique Black Honey
Olivia - Dream Matte Mousse, Lancome Juicy Tube, Clearasil Face Pads
Obsessions
Becca - Paradise on Hulu
Olivia - Gap Barrell Overalls
This Month's Book Club Pick - Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)
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