

Bad On Paper
Becca Freeman & Olivia Muenter
Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 1h 22min
Ep 58: The Nitty Gritty of Our Morning Routines
Today it's just us, and we're interviewing each other about the nitty gritty of our morning routines. From breakfast to beauty products, we're breaking down our morning rituals. This episode was inspired by a series on A Few Things with Claire And Erica. It's one of our favorite podcasts, you should check it out! Also in this episode, Grace met (and clung for dear life to) Peter Hermann from Younger and Becca has a mortifying Uber saga that ended in -1 pairs of shoes. Sponsor: Harper Wilde: Go to Harperwilde.com/bop and use promo code BOP to get 15% off your first purchase. Care/of: For 30% off your first Care/of order go to takecareof.com and enter code BOP at checkout. Modern Fertility: Take the fertility quiz and get $20 off your first kit at ModernFertility.com/BOP Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Jun 5, 2019 • 1h 46min
Ep 57: Makeup Lessons with Cassandra Garcia.
Today we interviewed Cassandra Garcia... makeup artist to THE STARS... and us! Cassandra did our makeup for the NYC live show but she's also the in-house makeup artist for Bobbi Brown AND she does makeup for the cast of SNL. (+ other celebs!!) We gathered ALL your makeup questions for her and put her to the test. You may want to grab a notebook for this one as it gets pretty technical - in the best possible way. We're talking about making your makeup last, under eye concealer that won't settle into fine lines, and more. Do you really need a primer? What about a setting spray? Cassandra also shares her favorite luxury products + cheapie drugstore finds. PS - the long wear cream eyeshadow we keep talking about is SHORE by Bobbi Brown. Not "Sure" or "The Shore!" Be sure to follow Cassandra at @cygmakeup! Sponsor: Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, visit DiscoverNight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 29, 2019 • 1h 4min
Ep. 56: Normal People Book Club + What Makes a Book YA!?
In this episode, we are talking about Normal People by Sally Rooney! We loved this book. In fact, we both agree that it's one of the best books we've read this year. BUT we couldn't decide… is it a "Young Adult" book? Let us know what you think! In light of this book, we talk about our own secret romances (or lack thereof!), power dynamics in relationships, and how your confidence can shift (for better or worse) over time. Also, Becca had the worst travel day of her life, Grace is loving @sanctuarywrld on Instagram, and Becca and Grace are both obsessed with the Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Primer! Sponsor: Modern Fertility: For $20 off your first kit, go to modernfertility.com/BOP. Normal People Conversations with Friends The Hunger Games The Hate U Give Listen to Your Heart An American Marriage American Spy Little Fires Everywhere The Idea of You Park Avenue Summer Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 22, 2019 • 1h 49min
Ep. 55: Linda Wells - Beauty, Career Advice, and Life after Allure.
This week's guest needs no introduction! Linda Wells, the founder of Flesh Beauty and founding editor at Allure Magazine joins us for a conversation about beauty, careers, and more. Linda walks us through her entire career, beginning with her first interviews right out of college (and when her interviewer made her cry), to launching Allure, and most recently the creation of Flesh. We also dive into career advice, behind the scenes of the Best of Beauty awards, and of course, her favorite products! It was truly an honor to get to sit down with such a beauty icon! Also in this episode, Grace and Becca have created their own sorority house, Grace is obsessed with @90sanxiety on Instagram, and Becca has fallen in love with @margaux shoes! Make sure to follow Linda at @lindawellsny and @fleshbeauty. Sponsor: Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, visit DiscoverNight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Books Mentioned: That's What Frenemies Are For: A Novel Fitness Junkie The Knockoff The Overstory American Spy Normal People Middle March Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 15, 2019 • 1h 18min
Ep. 54: Your 20s v 30s: work, relationships, and what we've learned
It's just us this episode!! We're doing a little bit of self-reflection today, talking about the differences between being in your twenties versus your thirties. Hopefully, for those of you in your twenties, we can offer a little advice. And for those of you in your thirties with us, we know you'll relate! From the difference in how we date now, to what we thought our lives would look like in our thirties, this episode was fun to reflect on. Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with organizing her new apartment, and Grace is obsessed with her new Veronica Beard jacket! Sponsor: Lola: For 40% off all subscriptions, go to mylola.com and enter code BOP at checkout. Books Mentioned Rules of Civility The Overstory Park Avenue Summer Red White and Royal Blue The Royal We Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 8, 2019 • 1h 58min
Ep. 53: Ashley & Rayna from Girls Gotta Eat Talk Dating, Finding Friends on Instagram, & Creating a Life You Love.
In this episode, we had so much fun recording with the Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine from the Girls Gotta Eat Podcast! We talk about all things dating, from go-to first date outfits, to getting over a break-up (like… NOW), and of course, how to handle people who hound you about your love life. We also talk about making friends as an adult (it might include starting your own podcast!), creating a life you love, and the best restaurants in NYC. Also in this episode, Becca is curtain-less, so she's nervous about becoming the next Beck from You, and Grace is trying to find Tyrion a new best-dog-friend. Make sure to follow @girlsgottaeatpodcast, @ashhess, and @onehungryjew on Instagram to keep up with them, and visit StupidLiveShows.com to find a Girls Gotta Eat live show near you! Sponsors: Harper Wilde: To try on your first bra set and receive a free gift, go to com/BOP. Mega Babe:For 10% off all products, go to comand enter code BOP10 at checkout. Books Mentioned: Shortest Way Home My Lovely Wife Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

May 1, 2019 • 1h 22min
Ep. 52: Kathryn Gallagher Talks Body Confidence, Advice for Aspiring Actors, & Non-Terrible Times Square Places.
In this episode, we sat down with the extremely talented and hilarious Kathryn Gallagher, one of the stars of one of our favorite shows, You! We love Kathryn's focus body positivity and her perspective on how to handle the hard days. She also gives great advice on developing more confidence and for aspiring actors. Kathryn is amazing, and we know you're gonna love her! Also in this episode, WE'RE GOING ON TOUR! Go to badonpaper.com/live to find more details and buy tickets! Also, Becca is officially Grace's neighbor, and Grace is obsessing over @drawingsofdogs on Instagram! You can our new IRL friend on Instagram at @kathryngallagher, Twitter at @kathryng, and watch her in the new musical, Jagged Little Pill. Sponsor: Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, go to discovernight.com and use code BOP20 at checkout. Books Mentioned: You More Than Words The Light We Lost American Royals The Thousandth Floor The Last Book Party Normal People

Apr 29, 2019 • 47min
Bonus Ep. 51: Helena Glazer on Motherhood & Marriage, Blogging, & Finding Balance in It All.
We're back for a bonus episode with no other than Helena Glazer. We couldn't get enough of her! Today we are talking about marriage and parenthood, and balancing both with her successful blog, Brooklyn Blonde! We also talk about her holy grail skincare and listening to what your skin needs, balancing "Insta-pretty" and "Insta-real," and the secret to walking in heels in the city (hint… it involves a second pair of shoes). We had such a blast recording this episode with Helena. Make sure to follow her on Instagram (@brooklynblonde1) and read her blog here! Sponsor: Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, go to discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

Apr 24, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 50: Helena Glazer co-hosts the Daisy Jones & the Six Book Club!
In this episode, we have one of our favorite bookworms and bloggers, Helena Glazer, joining us for the Daisy Jones & the Six book club! We highly value Helena's book opinion, so we knew she had to be a pod guest. You guys raved about this book, so we're excited to talk with Helena about it! Also in this episode, Becca is obsessed with the Sleep Cycle app, and Grace loves following body-positive influencer, @CaralynMirand. Because Helena is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are releasing a BONUS episode next Monday where we will talk all things books, fashion, and skincare. You can follow Helena here and find her blog here! Sponsors: Small Packages: For 15% off your purchase of $50 or more, go to smallpackages.coand enter code BAD at checkout. Care/of: For 50% off your first month of personalized vitamins, go to takecareof.comand enter code BOP50 at checkout. Books Mentioned Daisy Jones & The Six Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Rules of Civility The Perfect Girlfriend More Than Words The Light We Lost

Apr 17, 2019 • 1h 39min
Ep. 49: What's It REALLY Like To Work For Yourself? Pitching, Finances, And Work/Life Balance When You're Self-Employed.
In this episode, we are talking about work, specifically striking out on your own and being your own boss. We talk about our past jobs, how we decided to start working for ourselves, and the best and worst parts of self-employment. Plus we get super honest about how we manage finances while being self-employed. Of course, we have lots of hard-won advice for anyone who is considering going out on their own. Also in this episode, Grace is obsessed with a future BOP guest and You star, Kathryn Gallagher and Becca is obsessed @PuntaCaliza (The hotel G&B stayed at on their recent Mexico trip). And... BIG NEWS… we are going on a (mini) TOUR! Make sure to follow @badonpaperpodcast to be the first to know the tour details! Sponsor: Night Pillow: For 20% off your Night Pillow, go to www.discovernight.com and enter code BOP20 at checkout. Hello Fresh: For $80 off your first month of Hello Fresh, go to www.hellofresh.com/BOP80 and enter code BOP80 at checkout. Books Mentioned: The Idea of You– GRACE LOVED IT. Behind Her Eyes The Mother-in-Law Rules of Civility Daisy Jones and the Six Don't You Forget About Me Who's That Girl City of Girls The Lost Vintage Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast


