Be There in Five

Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for the relatable humor and lighthearted topics, stay for the surprising levels of depth and thoughtfulness injected into them.”

Red Delicious 12/21/2025

Red Delicious This week, Kate reflects on 2025 for feeling depleting yet not defining, exhausting and sometimes forgettable; a year of endless micro-trends, political chaos, and moment sludge that somehow left very little to hold onto. Fun! She dives into “viral death cycle” and why nothing sticks anymore, explores the three stages of aging out of culture, explores why many of us feel our brains are broken, and processes the weird grief of realizing you're no longer "becoming" someone but existing deep in a routine, all while she grapples with her uncool taste in apples. TLDR: a contemplative, honest, sometimes vulnerable year-end reflection about culture, the internet, our interests, and Kate’s job at the intersection, and how this is the first year she felt like she’s officially getting old. Happy Holidays! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting to get $35 off Aura’s best selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s promo code BETHEREINFIVE. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! Terms and conditions apply. Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at . That’s for 20% off your order. Download the app and head to the Deals tab to start today. Special code: BETHEREINFIVE for 20% off your purchase. Give the gift of every day luxury and make every moment comfortable. Headto and use my code BETHEREINFIVE for up to 20% off. Don't miss this opportunity—visit and use code BTIF10 for 10% off. These pieces sell out fast, especially the new arrivals, so head over today. Link is in the show notes! Right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at . That’s code BETHEREINFIVE. /episode/index/show/bethereinfive/id/39489045

Eras Tour Docuseries (Eps 1 and 2 feat. Sarah from Taylor Swift Style) 12/14/2025

Eras Tour Docuseries (Eps 1 and 2 feat. Sarah from Taylor Swift Style) This week, Kate welcomes back Sarah Chapelle (Taylor Swift Style) to discuss the first two episodes of Disney+'s The End of an Era docuseries. They dissect the emotional weight of episodes 1 and 2; from the devastating Vienna terror plot and Southport attack to Taylor's leadership style, bonus day generosity, and the physical toll of performing and beyond. Kate and Sarah analyze what the docuseries reveals about Taylor's collaborative process with her team, they predict future episodes (Miami costumes? Travis spotlight?), debate burning questions (Why no debut representation? Justice for YOYOK! What's the deal with the high-low ombre dress?), and explore whether the docuseries does a better job showing "the life of a showgirl" than the album itself. Overall, a thoughtful, detailed, and fun conversation about what makes this tour and this documentary still so compelling three years later. Enjoy! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best selling Carver Mat frames at promo code BETHEREINFIVE. Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at . That’s for up to 40% off your order. Don't miss this opportunity—visit and use code BTIF10 for 10% off. These pieces sell out fast, especially the new arrivals, so head over today. Go to for their current offer. If you're listening Dec 12 - 14, get 25% off sitewise. If you're listenting Dec 15 - 22, you'll get 20% off sitewide. Outside of those dates there are always discounts at . Make sure you enter our show name into the post-purchase survey so they know we sent you! Get 10% off your purchase with my new code BETHEREINFIVE10 at . That’s for 10% off with code BETHEREINFIVE10. Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at . That’s for 25% off your first month. /episode/index/show/bethereinfive/id/39403885

Shelf Help 12/08/2025

Shelf Help This week, Kate investigates Elf on the Shelf: cute Christmas tradition or late-capitalist nightmare? After a simple Instagram question turned into hundreds of responses about surveillance capitalism, invisible labor, and performative parenting, she started to unpack what this manufactured tradition reveals about millennial parenting, Christmas magic, and the mental load of the holidays. Can it just be holly-jolly casual for those of us who like light whimsy labor, or does it have to match its corresponding oppressive, mischievous Christmas elf canon? Plus, the suspicious origin story of Christopher Pop-in-kins and whether Elf on the Shelf's biggest crime isn't the ziplining across the kitchen on dental floss, but intellectual property theft. Enjoy! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at . That’s for 20% off your order. For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That’s promo code BETHEREINFIVE. . This season, give yourself—and your loved ones—the gift of perfectly cooked meals with CHEF iQ. And with my promo code BETHEREINFIVE you can save 30% and get all your shopping done! Go to , promo code BETHEREINFIVE Give the gift of everyday luxury this holiday season. Head to and use my code BETHEREINFIVE for up to 40% off — just be sure to place your order by December 12th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Listening after the 12th? Don’t worry — my code still works year-round for 20% off. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to and use code bethereinfive. Whether it’s a weekend away, a big night out, or just a little style refresh – your dream wardrobe is just one click away. Head to , shop my edit, and take 15% off your first order with code BETHEREINFIVE. Fast two-day shipping, easy returns – it’s literally the only place you need to shop from. So don't wait – make this holiday the year you give something truly unforgettable. To get 15% off your next gift, go to . /episode/index/show/bethereinfive/id/39319430

Was D.A.R.E. an MLM? 11/23/2025

Fill Your Fillings (SLOMW + RHOSLC with Nora) 11/16/2025

It's Called Herstory, B*tch 11/09/2025

It's Called Herstory, B*tch A casual late night monologue, gabbing about things on Kate’s mind, including but not limited to: Hilary Duff’s new single "Mature" Speaking of age gaps, Kat Stickler and John Mayer dating?? Celeb plastic surgery content Danielle Bernstein’s wedding, which turned out was the engagement party Shay Mitchell’s new company selling SHEET MASKS TO THE CHILDREN Performing beauty rituals in front of young kids What Kate, an adult, used on her face/skin in that pope video One month of Life of a Showgirl Rosalia's Lux and the joy of a creative risk that challenges your attention span Lily Allen's West End Girl and discourse about the discourse ENJOY! links -- https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/2810333 Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code BETHEREINFIVE on top of their sitewide sale at — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won’t last, so start your holiday shopping today! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Wrap the Ones You Love in Luxury with Cozy Earth. Go to for their Black Friday Sale: the Best of the Web. From November 3 - Dec 1 it's 27% Off Sitewide exclusively for listeners of Be There in Five. That’s for their Black Friday Sale November 3 - Dec 1 for 27% Off Sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name into the post-purchase survey so they know we sent you! Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA’s clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code BETHEREINFIVE for 10% off your first order sitewide at . That’s 10% your first order with code BETHEREINFIVE at . Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. My listeners get early access to their Black Friday sale for 40% off your first month at . That’s for 40% off your first month. Don’t miss out on their best sale of the season. /episode/index/show/bethereinfive/id/38968730

Ween Clips 10/31/2025

Dancing with the Instacars (feat. Nora McInerny and Caroline Moss) 10/26/2025

Dancing with the Instacars (feat. Nora McInerny and Caroline Moss) This week, Kate is joined by friends of the pod (Nora McInerny and Caroline Moss) for a delightfully chaotic convo about DWTS that starts with Groupons, the jewelry heist, millennial dentures, car shopping, and more. Then, the second half of the episode, seasoned fans Kate and Caroline share their favorite DWTS lore and celeb gossip with newcomer Nora, and they dissect the current season: who could win, who should win, who should be sent home, and what they believe to be the heart and soul of the show. Fun for watchers of DWTS and newcomers alike! Enjoy. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro chit chat, Groupon needles in your face, jewelry heist, car shopping 00:35:20 Kate's solo thoughts on this DWTS season's success and how the internet is changing the experience 00:52:47 Group DWTS discussion SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial ! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at . Restore your peace of mind with Harbor: the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Plus, Harbor has a special deal for my listeners, use code BETHEREINFIVE or go to for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to and use code bethereinfive. That’s , code bethereinfive to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. Shop early, have fun, and cross some names off your list today. To get 15% off your next gift, go to . That’s , for 15% off! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer. Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at . Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That’s for 25% off. /episode/index/show/bethereinfive/id/38783285