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Be There in Five

Kate Kennedy
Taylor Swift
Pop Culture
Nostalgia
Mental Health
Parenting
Motherhood
Millennials
Social Media
Friendship
Eras Tour
Pop Culture Trends
The Tortured Poets Department
Friends
D.A.R.E.
Millennial Culture
Judy Blues Jeans
Children's Songs
Reproductive Rights
Consumerism
Plathville

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 re... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes372Founded9 years ago
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Personal JournalsSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

This week, Kate tests out a new format with Courtney sitting in as a "body double" to keep her on track, and it quickly goes off the rails: Kelly Clarkson vs. Dragons Love Tacos, Teddy's brutally honest observations, a coffee shop Pretty Woman moment... more

This week, Kate is joined by fellow Chicagoan Katie Shober, founder of Beach Reads & Bubbly, the beloved book community that started as recommendations on her personal Instagram and grew into roughly 300 book clubs around the world. First, Kate intro... more

The Cornell 7, Consent, Why are you adding me on LinkedIn?

This week, Kate is up late whisper-screaming into the mic, starting with condescending religious commenters and meandering into a conversation about the Cornell 7 that wasn't going to be th... more

This week, Kate sits down with Shannon of the Fluently Forward podcast to unpack the backlog of pop culture topics she's been wanting to dig into with someone who cares about this stuff as much as she does. Together, they mourn the lost golden age of... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Shober
Founder of Beach Reads & Bubbly
Beach Reads & Bubbly
Episode: The Edward Cullen to Mob Boss Pipeline (feat. Beach Reads and Bubbly's Katie Shober)
Shannon McNamara
Host of Fluently Forward
Fluently Forward
Episode: Be There in Fluently Forward (with Shannon McNamara)
Nora McInerny
Guest on episode
Episode: Drops of Jupiter (with Nora)
Sami Sage
Co-founder of Betches; host of The Morning Announcements
Betches
Episode: Cannes Debrief, MSG, and Celebs Making Out at the Heath (with Sami Sage)
Anna Konkle
Co-creator of Pen15, memoirist
Pen15, The Sane One
Episode: It's Like Our Sleepover (with Anna Konkle)
Stephani Young
Creator, host, and producer of Love Trapped
Love Trapped
Episode: False Paternity, 14 Felonies, and a Former Bachelor: Stephani Young on Love Trapped
Caro Claire Burke
Author of Yesteryear, Debut novelist with a podcast tie-in
Author, Diabolical Lies podcast collaborator
Episode: Yesteryear with Caro Claire Burke | Trad Wives, Secret Lives & Twist Ending (Spoilers)
Sam Dalton
Licensed clinical social worker; former Mormon
sam.the.therapist on Instagram
Episode: The Taylor Frankie Paul of It All
Sarah Chapelle
Journalist and bestselling author, expert on Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Style
Episode: Eras Tour Docuseries (Eps 1 and 2 feat. Sarah from Taylor Swift Style)

Host

Kate Kennedy
Host of Be There in Five

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10.4k ratings
  • Yawns???

    I don’t know how you still have sponsors when you yawn through the commercial you record

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Browneyedgirl09
    United Statesa month ago
  • No more Nora

    Love Kate, love the show. But I can’t anymore with Nora McInerney, who has become so vapid over the last several years. Thinks she’s so clever, loves the sound of her own voice. I hate-listen to the episodes with Nora (and Caroline). 🤮

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SDSSTL
    United Statesa month ago
  • Earl Tupper - a Banger!

    Kate the Earl Tupper episode was a banger! I missed you while you were off writing your 100k word manuscript! Break a leg with the new book. I am looking forward to it and am hoping for a Boston visit for the book tour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.S0S
    United Statesa month ago
  • We never stood a chance

    This is one of your best episodes to date. Perfectly articulated the modern mom plight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InfantMom
    United States3 months ago
  • Not what it used to be

    I used to love this podcast, but over the past year the quality has noticeably declined. I usually don't mind a more stream-of-consciousness style, but the most recent episode was difficult to get through.

    I understand she's writing a book and likely has a lot on her plate, but the episodes have started to feel less prepared and more rushed. One of the things I originally loved about the podcast was the research and thoughtful analysis that went into each topic, and I really miss that element. more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    painter steph
    United States4 months ago

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Overall strong consistency and depth, with many listeners praising long-form, thoughtful takes.
Listeners appreciate guest depth and candid format, though some desire tighter prep and pacing.
Mixed reception on Taylor Swift coverage, with some fans craving more critical analysis.
Audience enjoys the humor and relatability, with a dedicated fanbase that values authenticity.

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Talking Points

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The Edward Cullen to Mob Boss Pipeline (feat. Beach Reads and Bubbly's Katie Shober)
Q: What is the Edward Cullen to mob boss pipeline?
Katie explains that Twilight and related romance tropes have inspired a large chunk of modern romantasy, with readers craving intense protectiveness, age gaps, and heightened drama—creating a recognizable arc that many novels draw from.
Be There in Fluently Forward (with Shannon McNamara)
Q: What motivates you to create despite fear or potential backlash?
She shares the mantra where fear signals the task, encouraging creators to push through anxiety to produce content, and to treat perceived risk as part of the creative process rather than as a blocker.
Be There in Fluently Forward (with Shannon McNamara)
Q: How do you think about the dynamics of high status vs. low status in comedy and media?
The guest explains that high-status vs. low-status dynamics drive how jokes land, with successful bits often leveraging a contrast between the two, and she emphasizes the importance of relatability and vulnerability in making commentary feel authentic.
Be There in Fluently Forward (with Shannon McNamara)
Q: Where do you stand today with blind items and the pipeline to DeuxMoi culture?
Shannon notes that she misses the old blind-item culture but acknowledges the shift toward PR-driven chatter, acknowledging that blind items can feel risky and prone to being manipulated by publicists, yet there's still a craving for more complete stories beyond publicist-filtered narratives.
Cannes Debrief, MSG, and Celebs Making Out at the Heath (with Sami Sage)
Q: What was it like being at Cannes's festival-adjacent events with all the creator activations?
Sami and Kate describe the sensory overload of heat, crowds, and highly curated brand activations, highlighting how creator culture has become central to these events, with a mix of genuine interest and performance for the cameras.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Be There in Five

What is Be There in Five about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form, solo-hosted discussions center on pop culture, millennial life, and the evolving creator economy, blending witty, thoughtful analysis with deep dives into topics like nostalgia, celebrities, women's labor in corporate culture, and media storytelling. Episodes mix personal introspection, cultural critique, and occasional investigative or narrative angles, often punctuated by sponsor reads and candid reflections on contemporary culture. A standout element is the host's willingness to reexamine familiar topics with surprising depth, humor, and a distinctly conversational vibe that feels like chatting with a knowledgeable friend.

Noteworthy strengths include a flexible, long-form format that supports both wide-ranging cultural riffs... more

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Recent guests on Be There in Five include:

1. Katie Shober
2. Shannon McNamara
3. Nora McInerny
4. Sami Sage
5. Anna Konkle
6. Stephani Young
7. Caro Claire Burke
8. Sam Dalton

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