EP 49 | pop culture + life updates

Avery is closing out 2025 by revisiting some of the funniest, realest, and most inspiring moments of the year. You’ll hear from OG YouTube icon Jackie Aina Asamoah, beauty mogul Laura Lee, fashion and lifestyle creator Rocky Barnes, college influencer Avery Kroll, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen, Mayci, and Mikayla.Together, they talk about everything from daily gratitude and pre–social media jobs to first viral moments, breaking traditional norms, and navigating motherhood in all its messy, beautiful forms. This episode is a love letter to reinvention and finding your own version of success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery and Scotty are back for a cozy, slightly unhinged holiday catch-up with some martinis poured, shots lined up, kids finally in bed. In this They read your wild holiday horror stories: camcorder sex tapes played at family gatherings, chaotic blended Christmases, cheating scandals, and pets absolutely ruining dinner. Nothing is off limits, and the submissions are as unhinged as promised. In between listener stories, they crack open a truth-or-sip game and things escalate fast. Avery reveals the unhinged nickname she secretly gave David’s penis, they break down their hard no’s, secret kinks, and what gives major tiny-dick energy. If your own family feels a little too intense this season, pour a drink, heat up your leftovers, and spend the holidays with Avery and Scotty instead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s room for everyone to grow on social media! In this solo episode, Avery breaks down exactly how she did it, and how you can, too. From filming on her days off as a PICU nurse to buying her family home at 29, she shares the real blueprint behind turning “silly little videos” into a full-time career: mindset, consistency, brand deals, and more.Avery also opens up about the mental health toll of going viral, why she stopped reading comments, and how she protects her peace while still showing up online. If you’ve ever thought that could be me, this episode is your permission slip and your game plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Layla Taylor from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives joins Avery in the Unwell studio ahead of the Season 3 premiere for a candid, zero-off-limits catch-up. Layla opens up about leaving a toxic marriage, co-parenting two little ones, and building a career she’s proud of. She reflects on how Season 1 captured her in the middle of a separation and how therapy, boundaries, and friendship helped her find her voice. Layla also shares why she keeps her kids offline and what “intentional time” with family really looks like when your job lives on your phone.They talk about her boyfriend Mason, where things stand with her co-star Whitney, and why strong opinions don’t have to mean bad blood. Layla dives into faith, body confidence, and owning her story. Plus the three words she’d use to describe the vibe of Season 3 of SLOMW (no spoilers, promise), her modeling dreams, mom hacks, and a refreshingly honest chat about women’s pleasure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery sits down with the former Dance Moms star Kendall Vertes following the announcement of her new Unwell podcast Not So Little. They take a trip down memory lane talking about growing up on camera, the reality of 12-hour shoot days, and why the “mean girl” label misrepresented who Kendall is. Kendall opens up about studying political science and pre-law, the weird freedom of post-grad limbo, setting boundaries with social media, and building thick skin. Kendall shares how Not So Little got its name, the kinds of honest, relatable conversations she wants to have, and the guests she can’t wait to bring on. Welcome to Unwell, Kendall! New episodes of Not So Little drop Thursdays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery interviews content creator and media personality Joey Zauzig. Joey opens up about growing up in Virginia, making the leap from PR to full-time creator, and how he leads with warmth, humor, and real talk. They get candid about navigating The Real Friends of WeHo, the highs and lows of life online, and what true longevity in this industry actually takes.Joey also shares where he’s at post-divorce, what healing looks like, the boundaries he’s learned to set, and dating in L.A. It’s a conversation about growth, grace, and finding your footing after big changes…proof that in a world built on likes and filters, showing up as yourself never goes out of style. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery sits down with Disney Channel icon Kimberly J. Brown for the coziest kind of nostalgia trip…the kind you can watch with your kids. Kimberly looks back on booking Halloweentown at 13, what made her character Marnie feel brave and real, and why the movie still lives on repeat every October. She shares sweet, funny stories about filming, practical “movie magic” before heavy CGI, and the warmth and wisdom she learned from Debbie Reynolds.They talk growing up in the industry with balance, stepping away for college, and reconnecting years later with her now-husband (and Halloweentown II co-star) Daniel Kountz. Kimberly also gives a peek at her new Hallmark movie Haul Out the Halloween and why it delivers maximum cozy fall vibes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery sits down with dancer-actor and now-author Nia Sioux to talk about growing up on Dance Moms and growing into her voice. Nia opens up about being the only Black girl on the team for years, setting boundaries (including why skipping the reunion was the right call for her), and what it took to reclaim her story in her new memoir Bottom of the Pyramid. Nia and Avery get real about body image under a microscope, internet noise vs. inner confidence, and the village that raised her...hi, Dr. Holly! Nia shares sweet behind-the-scenes memories with the girls, why she loved going to college at UCLA, and how dancing in a club on campus helped her fall in love with it again. Plus: the wildest dance costumes she wore over the years, the life lessons that stuck, and how she’s protecting her peace while stepping into this next chapter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Avery catches Love Island star Liv Walker in the middle of Unwell Vegas. The two girls chit chat overlooking the infamous Strip, recapping a wild weekend of live shows, pool parties, and the mountain of swag waiting in their hotel rooms. It’s giving girls’ trip energy with a side of Carbone sauce and A-list celebrities.Liv spills Love Island tea and dishes on what it was really like to be a bombshell in Fiji. She opens up about life after the villa, her move from Sydney to LA, and how she’s building her brand beyond reality TV. They talk dating, beauty routines, and share tips and tricks for growing on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Girls night!!! Avery pops over to Scotty’s cozy LA pad for a late-night, ‘California-sober’ hang. And the besties flip the script: Scotty asks the questions as Avery answers right off the cuff. They catch you up on everything: busy schedules, the new pod studio they’re building at home, and the house-reno saga that briefly turned Avery’s kitchen into a community pool.Avery gets candid about keeping things fun in marriage, the leap from nursing to full-time creator, scrapping impulsive tattoos, and why she’s sharing less online to protect her peace. She opens up about raising kind kids in a wild world, moving to LA for more family time, and a maybe-someday live “Cheers!” tour. Plus: Scotty’s thriving, the neighbors are hot, and he’s pulling left and right. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.