The Last Episode

·1 hr 19 min·5 clips

Bethany and Kathleen reveal this is their last episode after seven years of sharing their lives.

Bethany Watson and Kathleen Heaney open the episode by announcing it is their last, expressing difficulty saying goodbye. They decide to look back at their most-listened episodes, starting with the all-time top episode from January 2019 titled 'Never Fight with a Woman Who Doesn't Have Her Anxiety Medication,' which featured New Year's resolutions and a therapist interview. The second most-listened episode, 'Camel Style,' involved relationship drama and a listener hookup story. They discuss how the podcast forced them to stay curious, researching bizarre topics like Bigfoot, Havana syndrome, and the case of Natalia Grace. The hosts reflect on their evolution, noting Bethany became a horror filmmaker while Kathleen embraced color and vulnerability. They highlight episodes on mental health, including one on taking things one day at a time in 2020, and how they destigmatized medication and therapy. The conversation touches on favorite topics like the history of the toilet, audio erotica, and David Copperfield. They recall sponsors like Legacy Box, Noom, and Crowd Health, and discuss the challenges of podcasting in the current economy. The hosts express gratitude for each other and the community, sharing how the podcast chronicled Bethany's 30s and their personal growth. Listener voicemails play, with fans thanking them for years of joy and inspiration. The episode concludes with emotional farewells and reflections on their seven-year journey.

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A messy, affectionate farewell that lets old episode memories make the case for staying curious.

The Last Episode says goodbye by turning back through the show's own memory. Bethany Watson and Kathleen Heaney revisit some of the podcast's most-listened episodes, including the 2020 opener "Taking Things One Day at a Time," whose optimism feels odd once they acknowledge how…

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You get old episode memories, seven years of company, and a goodbye with curiosity still intact.

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