Podcasts by Thats What E Said

64. Should I Stay Or Should I Go? from 2023-05-25T05:00:26

The future of TWES is unclear, and today, I'm sharing all my thoughts on why. I promise this isn't a pity party episode—it's actually really fun and recaps a wonderful week and weeke...

63. Voicemail Vent Sessions | Vol. 2 from 2023-05-18T09:00:55

We're back this week with MORE voicemail vents from fellow listeners. From the audacity of strangers to ask when you're due (when you're NOT due) and dating being the worst, to being...

62. Voicemail Vent Sessions | Vol. 1 from 2023-05-11T07:00:15

…and we’re back! After a little break, Emma is back on the mic to talk about what the hell she’s been doing (celebrations, meet-ups, family visits) and what she’s reading/watching/listening to (...

61. Perfectly Unhinged: A Mother/Daughter Episode with Ellen from 2023-04-20T09:00:34

In this week's episode, Emma sits down with everyone's favorite microinfluencer Internet mom—Ellen. They finally review Lessons in Chemistry (the book by Bonnie Garmus), go over Ellen...

60. The Ebbs and Flows of Life-Long Friendship from 2023-04-13T10:00:46

Family is great and so is having a life-long romantic partner, but friends do so much of the heavy lifting throughout our lives so who we choose to remain close with means A LOT. That said, peop...

59. In My 36th Era: Thoughts On the Taylor Swift Concert (feat. Whitney) from 2023-04-06T07:00

On Tuesday 4/4, Emma turned 36 and decided there was no better way to spend the day than with her best friend (Whitney) and her one month old (August) as they recapped their experience at Taylor Sw...

58. Paging Nurse Geddie from 2023-03-30T10:00:09

I met Stephanie Geddie my freshman year of college at the University of Kansas, and we've been friends ever since. Geddie is our smartest friend (we've discussed this—I'm not offendi...

57. De-Influencing Drama and the Influencer Industry from 2023-03-23T07:00

This week, sparked by a listener email, Emma gets on the mic to share some long suppressed thoughts about the wide world of influencing and who she refers to as "new age influencers." She offers he...

56. How the F*** I Stay Consistent with Diet and Exercise from 2023-03-16T07:00:35

"Intentions mean nothing without action." This is the hard-won lesson Emma's had to learn and re-learn over the last few years when it comes to diet and exercise and, on today's episode, she's (...

55. Sun, Sand, and Seafood: A Much-Needed Escape to Cabo from 2023-03-09T06:00:20

Today's episode is *actually* a short one. Emma is tired as hell, so she's keeping things much more brief than usual with a quick recap of her trip to Cabo last weekend and downloads on what she...

54. Somehow I Manage with Director of Shopper Marketing, Kelley McIntyre from 2023-03-02T06:00:11

This week, Emma asked her longest-standing best friend to join her on the podcast to discuss what it's like to be mom with a full-time, director-level role in the marketing industry. Kelley and Emm...

53. The New Era of EMMASTHING + An Attempted "Book of the Month" Episode from 2023-02-23T06:00:24

I'm not a book podcast, we know this. But I have gotten back into reading in a big way this year, so I figured it'd be fun to attempt a Book of the Month situation on the podcast. Unclear i...

52. Simple, Solid Love Advice from 2023-02-16T06:00:15

In this week's episode, Emma answers some listener-submitted love advice questions that cover a variety of topics from keeping your sense of independence when moving in with your partner, why exes ...

51. The Most WTF Things Men Have Said To Me from 2023-02-09T06:00:11

Valentine's may be one day, but Emma is capitalizing on the theme this month by making the next few episodes about love, dating, and relationships. To kick it off, Emma dug back through her blog...

50. Slow and Average Wins the Race with my Financial Coach, Cory Nichols from 2023-02-02T06:00:11

Emma takes a sharp left turn in her weekly content this week by having a conversation about money with her financial coach, Cory Nichols. Cory isn't your run-of-the-mill financial advisor—he's a...

49. "No More Shortcuts" with Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Meg Morat from 2023-01-26T06:00:13

Today's episode is long overdue. For the last (almost) four years, Emma has been working with personal trainer and nutritionist Meg...

48. Hey, Jealousy! from 2023-01-19T06:00:46

In today's solo episode, Emma talks about last week's downward spiral into jealousy, imposter syndrome, and self doubt but all with an air of brevity. She hadn't had a spiral like this in so lon...

47. Vintage Duckeration with @harrisvintage from 2023-01-12T11:00:08

Vintage curator, brand design expert, and passionate cinephile Kaitlyn Coffee has not only been my friend for 25 years, but is the mastermind behind the instagram account Listen

46. New Year, Same Me (But Better) from 2023-01-05T11:00:10

Big, lofty New Year's resolutions are for the birds. Smaller, more specific resolves though? Those are great. For the first episode of 2023, I'm sharing my own personal resolves for the new year...

45. Your Unpopular Opinions from 2022-12-22T06:00:10

Opinions are like assholes—we all have one...or several. I'm bringing back a series favorite for the last episode of 2022: UNPOPULAR OPINIONS. Listeners had A LOT of thoughts, including but abso...

44. The Golden Family Matriarch Tells All from 2022-12-15T11:00:14

Continuing on my Q&A theme, this week listeners sent in questions to ask my mother—the one and only Ellen Golden. We chat for an hour about my childhood, her childhood, the secret to a long-...

43. Part 2: AMABWQ (Ask Me Anything But Wedding Questions) from 2022-12-08T11:00:03

Today I'm serving up part two of the listener questions I was asked + my answers. This week's questions cover a bevy of topics including how to handle friends in toxic relationships, setting bou...

42. Part I: AMABWQ (Ask Me Anything BUT Wedding Questions) from 2022-12-01T11:00:04

We did it, guys. We got through my personal wedding season and went through the entire story and came out the other side a little scathed but not too bad. That said, this week I'm ready to move ...

41. Part Two: The EZ Wedding Breakdown (ft. my sister, Allie Golden) from 2022-11-25T16:04:42

If you thought part one was a doozy, we haven't even gotten to the actual venue yet! Today is part two of my sister and I's breakdown of my wedding and all the things that went sideways. I also ...

40. Part One: The EZ Wedding Breakdown (ft. my sister Allie Golden) from 2022-11-17T11:00:01

You've been waiting patiently for the last month to get the full breakdown of 10.15.22. I've hinted at the day not going exactly right but, today, you get the pleasure of hearing my sister (who ...

39. Tutto Bene! An Italian Honeymoon Recap from 2022-11-10T11:00:32

OMG hi. It's been so long—a month, to be exact. Since we last spoke, I've gotten married, went on an epic honeymoon, and changed my last name on all social media platforms (haven't gotten around...

38. Going To the Chapel with My Almost-Husband, Zac Miller from 2022-10-06T10:00:32

Welcome to the first and last episode for the month of October! Between our wedding and honeymoon, we're OOO most of October so we're making this one episode really count. Zac and I sit down and...

37. Intermittent Fasting and Induction Stovetops from 2022-09-29T10:00:01

Ya know how I always say "this is gonna be a shorter episode," but never actually mean it? Today is the day where that statement is fact. With our social schedules freed up and only wedding things ...

36. Get Angry and Get Organized (with Emily Aull of @aullorganized) from 2022-09-22T10:00:50

I am stressed. I am anxious. And one of my go-to fixes for these emotions is cleaning and organizing. That’s why this week’s guest couldn’t be better timed. Emily Aull of @aullorganized joins me...

35. The Hour-Long Short Episode from 2022-09-15T14:30:24

Yet another episode in which I underestimate my ability to talk for a long time about nothing! In this week’s episode, I give a full recap of my sister’s 5-day visit to Dallas including restaura...

34. Let's Get Physical (Maybe. IDK. It Depends.) from 2022-09-08T10:00:47

If they check off every other box on your "perfect partner" list but the physical aspect isn't exactly what you've always dreamt of, is it worth it to stick around and explore or should you cut ...

33. Bachelorette Parties and Situationships from 2022-09-01T10:00:50

Although I'm still coming down off my bachelorette party high, I was able to make it into the closet to record a full recap of the most luxurious, beautiful trip ever. You'll learn about the isl...

32. D.A.R.E. (Drugs Always Ruin Emma) from 2022-08-25T02:33:31

Me and weed just don't mix and yet, I keep trying. On Friday night, I took a 10mg Delta 9 gummy without realizing what I was doing and suffered the consequences* (*the worst high of my entire li...

31. The COVID Episode from 2022-08-18T10:00:46

Well, it finally happened. After escaping it for nearly 2.5 years, the 'Rona finally got me. I'm talking about how it all went down, what the last 5 days have been like, and ALL the shows I've w...

30. Wise Words From Our Listeners from 2022-08-11T10:00:04

What is the single best piece of advice you're ever gotten? Something so profound it changed the way you operate day-to-day? That's the question I asked my listeners this week and boy, did they ...

29. Whole-Ass One Thing; Half-Ass a Million More from 2022-08-04T10:00:31

As the great Ron Swanson once said, "Never half-ass two things; whole-ass one thing." What he didn't know is that it feels impossible as a content creator with 1,000 irons in the fire at any giv...

28. On All the Times I Was Fired or Almost Fired (Re-Release!) from 2022-07-28T10:00:26

A very special episode featuring my very own sister! When I was in Chicago this past weekend/beginning of the week, my sister and I started going over how many times I've either been fired or almos...

27. The Highs and Lows of Planning a Wedding from 2022-07-21T10:00:38

We are less than 3 months away from the EVENT OF THE YEAR! Okay, MY year. With time becoming more of a construct every day, I asked listeners for their most pressing wedding planning questions I...

26. Advice Extravaganza, Part II from 2022-07-14T10:00:22

Remember when I stepped into a literal PILE of hot ranch? I’m recapping that entire incident on this week’s episode as well as going over the weekend, including Merritt’s amazing birthday party,...

25. Advice Extravaganza, Part I from 2022-07-07T10:00:49

It was a long, lazy weekend but it had its highlights all of which you’ll hear on today’s episode! Emma shares a review of the new movie “ELVIS,” discusses a new show she and Z are loving, and t...

24. EZ Does It (with my fiancé, Zac Miller) from 2022-06-30T16:55:49

If you had told Emma 2.5 years ago that she would get her fiancé to do a podcast episode with her, she would've slapped you and sobbed dramatically. Alas, here we are! Zac—better known as "Z" to...

23. Vacation's All I Ever Wanted from 2022-06-23T10:00:53

Emma is back from a 10-day summer vacation and is giving you the full download on it all. Her and Zac started in Miami and made their way to Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonvill...

22. A Shower of Confirmation from 2022-06-09T10:00:20

The Dry Bar appointment that allegedly never was. A new-old engagement ring. A bridal shower for the books. After a week away, Emma has a lot to catch up on, including all the movies an...

21. It Ain't Small If There's A Texas Roadhouse (with my BFF, Whitney) from 2022-05-26T10:00:27

After a 6-year hiatus from their original podcast, "2 Girls, 1 Closet," Emma is joined in her closet by her best friend and #1 confidante, Whitney. It's an hour of quick trips down memory l...

20. So, You Wanna Be A Freelancer from 2022-05-19T10:00:09

Besides her usual breakdown of her goings-on, this episode is all about freelance writing and working for yourself. How to do it, when to do it, what to do when you do it, etc. Emma talks about ...

19. On Early Mornings and Short Guest Lists from 2022-05-12T10:00:18

Wedding dress secured. Wedding shoes secured. Wedding makeup artist secured. Severance started and not being entirely enjoyed? This week’s episode is a true life update, including a full list of...

18. Pettiest Pet Peeves | Vol. 1 from 2022-05-05T10:00:13

Couples who sit on the same side. Saying you “read” an audiobook. Looking cute but not receiving recognition for it. Influencers using current events to post glam selfies. This week, Emma asked ...

Men: Can't Live With Them, But We Do from 2022-04-28T10:00:23

Well guys, she did it. Emma finally wrote an actual episode outline so she could provide both her typical updates and also focus on a certain topic. Today's category? Moving in and living with y...

17. Men: Can't Live With Them, But We Do from 2022-04-28T10:00:23

Well guys, she did it. Emma finally wrote an actual episode outline so she could provide both her typical updates and also focus on a certain topic. Today's category? Moving in and living with y...

And Moses Said: "You Locked Me Out of the House, Dumbass" from 2022-04-21T10:00:20

It's amazing how much can happen in such a short period of time. Or maybe it's just amazing to have the ability to make stories out of absolutely nothing. Regardless, Emma recaps her arrival back t...

16. And Moses Said: "You Locked Me Out of the House, Dumbass" from 2022-04-21T10:00:20

It's amazing how much can happen in such a short period of time. Or maybe it's just amazing to have the ability to make stories out of absolutely nothing. Regardless, Emma recaps her arrival back t...

Breast Friends: A Very Titillating Episode with My Sister from 2022-04-14T10:00

For the past week, Emma has been in Chicago helping her sister recover from breast reduction surgery as well as nanny her niece and nephew. Best friends since birth, the Golden Girls spent ...

15. Breast Friends: A Very Titillating Episode with My Sister from 2022-04-14T10:00

For the past week, Emma has been in Chicago helping her sister recover from breast reduction surgery as well as nanny her niece and nephew. Best friends since birth, the Golden Girls spent ...

A Broken Bow Birthday + Validation For French Tips from 2022-04-07T10:00

This past weekend, E and Z headed to Broken Bow, OK to get out of town and celebrate Emma's 35th birthday in... not style per se... but something. She tells the tale of their A-frame cabin and t...

14. A Broken Bow Birthday + Validation For French Tips from 2022-04-07T10:00

This past weekend, E and Z headed to Broken Bow, OK to get out of town and celebrate Emma's 35th birthday in... not style per se... but something. She tells the tale of their A-frame cabin and t...

Uh, Mam? I Can See Your Tape-Ins from 2022-03-31T09:00

This past weekend, Emma had her hair and makeup trial for the wedding. One went really well; the other went really wrong. She reflects on those experiences as well as accidentally buying hip hug...

13. Uh, Mam? I Can See Your Tape-Ins from 2022-03-31T09:00

This past weekend, Emma had her hair and makeup trial for the wedding. One went really well; the other went really wrong. She reflects on those experiences as well as accidentally buying hip hug...

A'ing Qs and Taking Names from 2022-03-24T09:00

"Why did you fire your wedding planner?" "How did you know Z was The One?" "How do y'all split up living expenses?" "HOW ARE YOUR TEETH SO WHITE?" On this week's episode, Emma A's your burning Q...

12. A'ing Qs and Taking Names from 2022-03-24T09:00

"Why did you fire your wedding planner?" "How did you know Z was The One?" "How do y'all split up living expenses?" "HOW ARE YOUR TEETH SO WHITE?" On this week's episode, Emma A's your burning Q...

11. Daniel Radcliffe Is A Terrible Kisser + Body Image Breakdowns from 2022-03-17T09:00

This episode has it ALL: Emma's truth on Daniel Radcliffe's kissing skills, stories of St. Paddy Days' past (including ordering a veggie pizza, which Emma would never do), the new puppy...

Daniel Radcliffe Is A Terrible Kisser + Body Image Breakdowns from 2022-03-17T09:00

This episode has it ALL: Emma's truth on Daniel Radcliffe's kissing skills, stories of St. Paddy Days' past (including ordering a veggie pizza, which Emma would never do), the new puppy...

BYOO (Bring Your Own Opinion) Part II from 2022-03-10T10:00

Emma is back this week with a slew of her listeners' unpopular opinions, ranging from TV shows, food items, and over-the-top, destination bachelorette parties. That's toward the end, though. For...

10. BYOO (Bring Your Own Opinion) Part II from 2022-03-10T10:00

Emma is back this week with a slew of her listeners' unpopular opinions, ranging from TV shows, food items, and over-the-top, destination bachelorette parties. That's toward the end, though. For...

BYOO (Bring Your Own Opinion) Part I from 2022-03-03T11:00

Opinions are like assholes—we all have one. Some of us have several and, if that's the case, should probably consult a doctor. In this week's episode, Emma is back to her bubbly self, recapping the...

9. BYOO (Bring Your Own Opinion) Part I from 2022-03-03T11:00

Opinions are like assholes—we all have one. Some of us have several and, if that's the case, should probably consult a doctor. In this week's episode, Emma is back to her bubbly self, recapping the...

8. Everything is Terrible and Nobody Likes Me (a PMS-driven episode) from 2022-02-24T10:00

Emma is in her feels this week, guys. While the logical part of her brain knows it's mainly being driven by PMDD (PMS's older, bitchier sister), she can't help but wonder why everyone hates her ...

Everything is Terrible and Nobody Likes Me (a PMS-driven episode) from 2022-02-24T10:00

Emma is in her feels this week, guys. While the logical part of her brain knows it's mainly being driven by PMDD (PMS's older, bitchier sister), she can't help but wonder why everyone hates her ...

7. Murdering Lobsters, Ruining Steak, & Eating Taco Bell from 2022-02-17T10:00

In this episode, Emma takes you through the trials and tribulations of her first 5k run, how her and Z both celebrated and ruined Valentine's, her family's strong ties to Taco Bell, and gives he...

Murdering Lobsters, Ruining Steak, & Eating Taco Bell from 2022-02-17T10:00

In this episode, Emma takes you through the trials and tribulations of her first 5k run, how her and Z both celebrated and ruined Valentine's, her family's strong ties to Taco Bell, and gives he...

Pity Parties, Impromptu Weekends, & My Old Fucked Up Expectation of "Real" Love from 2022-02-10T11:00

In this week's episode, Emma laments about her canceled weekend plans and how she made up for it via booze, food, and just a teeny tiny bit of cannabis. She loses her shit over the show Yellow J...

6. Pity Parties, Impromptu Weekends, & My Old Fucked Up Expectation of "Real" Love from 2022-02-10T11:00

In this week's episode, Emma laments about her canceled weekend plans and how she made up for it via booze, food, and just a teeny tiny bit of cannabis. She loses her shit over the show Yellow J...

WEDDING ANXIETY!!! Also, A Movie Review from 2022-02-03T12:28:44

In this episode, Emma talks about a very bad, no good wedding-planning weekend but how it ultimately turned around in the best way. She also shares her thoughts about a movie she watched over the w...

5. WEDDING ANXIETY!!! Also, A Movie Review from 2022-02-03T12:28:44

In this episode, Emma talks about a very bad, no good wedding-planning weekend but how it ultimately turned around in the best way. She also shares her thoughts about a movie she watched over the w...

Drinking, Drag Race, and Diffusers from 2022-01-27T10:00

This week, Emma recaps her weekend including a spontaneous night out, her hair revelations, and sending out Save the Dates (!!!). She also touches on her fitness/nutrition journey thus far, what...

4. Drinking, Drag Race, and Diffusers from 2022-01-27T10:00

This week, Emma recaps her weekend including a spontaneous night out, her hair revelations, and sending out Save the Dates (!!!). She also touches on her fitness/nutrition journey thus far, what...

Meet The Parents, Eat Some Queso, and Listen to My Rehearsal Dinner Woes from 2022-01-20T10:00

This past weekend, the parents Golden and Miller met for the first time and, although I was overwhelming nervous about it, it went swimmingly. In today's episode, I divulge how the weekend playe...

3. Meet The Parents, Eat Some Queso, and Listen to My Rehearsal Dinner Woes from 2022-01-20T10:00

This past weekend, the parents Golden and Miller met for the first time and, although I was overwhelming nervous about it, it went swimmingly. In today's episode, I divulge how the weekend playe...

The Saga of the Conch + New Couches, Torture, & Parents Weekend from 2022-01-13T10:00

In this week's episode, Emma breaks it down into her three usual parts:

Part I: "What have you even been doing?" including a weekend recap and some exciting updates on selling her wedding...

2. The Saga of the Conch + New Couches, Torture, & Parents Weekend from 2022-01-13T10:00

In this week's episode, Emma breaks it down into her three usual parts:

Part I: "What have you even been doing?" including a weekend recap and some exciting updates on selling her wedding...

Let's Try This Again from 2022-01-06T10:00

Third? Fourth? Times a charm? I think I've finally gotten my angle and format figured out with this whole podcast thing and am excited to lean into it to start the new year. In episode 1, I intr...

1. Let's Try This Again from 2022-01-06T10:00

Third? Fourth? Times a charm? I think I've finally gotten my angle and format figured out with this whole podcast thing and am excited to lean into it to start the new year. In episode 1, I intr...

Hi! This is "That's What E Said" from 2022-01-04T23:24:52

Stay tuned for my first full episode coming later this week. In the meantime, you can stalk me on Instagram or browse Listen

Intro: Hi! This is "That's What E Said" from 2022-01-04T23:24:52

Stay tuned for my first full episode coming later this week. In the meantime, you can stalk me on Instagram or browse Listen

On All the Times I Was Fired or Almost Fired from 2021-09-22T03:38:48

A very special episode featuring my very own sister! When I was in Chicago this past weekend/beginning of the week, my sister and I started going over how many times I've either been fired or almos...

The Token Single Friend Gets Engaged from 2021-09-15T18:07:45

I'm engaged and have a lot to say about it.

Full blog post here!

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All About PMDD and Antidepressants from 2021-08-25T21:26:09

I have anxiety. And am prone to depressive episodes. Oh, and suffer from PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). I’ve talked about all of these things before, but wanted to dedicate an episode t...

Instagram, Pergolas, Dating Apps, and More from 2021-08-18T23:41:04

In this week's episode, I cover my own journey of watching my follower count break even constantly, some home improvement updates (including the pergola situation), and read a blog post from 201...

Is This Thing On? from 2021-08-12T21:01:53

Seriously. Is anyone there? It's been a year and a half since Ellen and I have recorded anything on here, but I've been feeling compelled lately to get back on the mic. It's just me for now and ...

A Called Off Then Back-On Wedding: Do You Even Attend? from 2020-03-04T17:31:45

Today's question is a doozy. What do you do when your friend's fiancé is a piece of trash who calls a wedding off 10 days before, and now it's BACK on but he's also supposedly physically and def...

Newborns + Overly-Involved Grandparents from 2020-02-25T14:13:42

On today's episode, mostly Ellen and only a little Emma answer a listener's question on tackle how to handle your own, overly-involved parents when it comes to raising your newborn.  Plus, ...

Jealousy Is A Little Bitch from 2020-02-18T16:07:27

WE'RE BAAAACK! After a 4 month hiatus, the bitches are back in Ellen's closet to give more unprofessional life advice to those brave enough to ask for it. We have a lot to cover this ep...

Halloween Special! Conquering the Spooky Work/Life Balance from 2019-10-30T03:15:47

It's Halloween week, so Ellen and Emma start the episode by reminiscing about Halloweens past, why it's their favorite holiday, and the moment Emma realized she hates costumes. Then, they answer...

"What Are Your Thoughts On Dating a Single Dad?" from 2019-10-23T17:41:13

In this episode, Ellen and Emma first get very distracted about blogs and blogging and Emma's upcoming appearance on the Bad on Paper Podcast (live s...

When You're The First Pregnant Friend In The Group from 2019-09-25T19:44:06

As exciting as pregnancy is, it can also be a weird thing to navigate within your group of friends when you're the first one to get knocked up. In this episode, Ellen and Emma very bluntly tackl...

I'm Fit. He Isn't. And It's Turning Me Off. from 2019-09-17T14:49:56

You love him and he brings so many amazing qualities to the table, except this one thing. On today's episode, a listener writes in about how her love for fitness and staying active and her boyfr...

Toxic Friendships And How TF To Get Out Of Them from 2019-07-24T15:02:08

In this episode, Ellen and Emma stay on the theme of friendship by answering a reader's question about how TF to extricate yourself from a toxic friendship. Also, Ellen loses it and can't stop l...

How To Stay Best Friends When You're On Different Pages from 2019-07-17T18:44:06

You have best friends and then life happens. One of you breaks up, the other stays together, and suddenly, things feel...different. This week, Ellen and Emma are answering a reader's question on...

How To Let Someone Down After Two Dates from 2019-07-09T16:05:49

In this episode, Ellen and Emma answer the age old question of exactly how to let someone down after only a couple dates. Do you owe it to them? Do you ghost them? How honest are Listen