Straight Up With Stassi

On this episode, Whitney Port-Rosenman joins Stassi to catch up on all the things. Whitney is an author, a podcaster, a former reality TV personality, and she's the designer of Love, Whit.Stassi and Whitney have so much in common - they were both on reality tv shows when they were in their 20s, they both love fashion trends and have a strong sense of personal style, and they're both mothers. On this episode, they deep dive into all of these topics and compare their experiences with each other.

On this end-of-the-year episode, Stassi is joined by her husband Beau Clark to give unhinged advice about the holidays. From how to avoid the holiday hangover to which presents to give your sister's boyfriend or the child in your family, they're tackling all the hot topics. Stassi and Beau share their gift ideas, traditions they love, and best practices when it comes to handling the family dynamic. From my family to yours, I hope you have a very happy holiday season! There will not be an episode next week but new episodes will resume the first week of 2024! Thank you for listening, Khaleesis!! xx

On the last Pop Culture Episode of 2023, Stassi is joined by her bestie Taylor Strecker to talk about the pop culture stories they're currently obsessed with. After a brief catch up where Taylor fills in Stassi on her Jingle Ball Experience and all the knowledge she learned about the Olivia Rodrigo/Sabrina Carpenter/Taylor Swift drama, they jump right in. Stassi and Taylor discuss Taylor Swift's Time's Person of the Year interview and how she went in hard for Kim Kardashian. They spend a lot of time discussing the insight Taylor Swift gave about how she felt at that time (essentially that her career was over) and dissect the timeline to put it all together. Next, they talk about Sophie Turner's new boyfriend Peregrine Pearson and their recent romantic hunting weekend at Blenheim Palace -- Stassi's dream date. Finally, Taylor and Stassi talk about how Selena Gomez confirmed her relationship with Benny Blanco by responding to her fan's Instagram comments.

On this episode, Stassi chats with author, podcaster, actress Hilarie Burton Morgan about her latest New York Times Bestselling book Grimoire Girl and her TV show/companion podcast, True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here.Stassi and Hilarie's interests overlap through this entire podcast - from loving New Orleans and Paris, to creating you own oracle deck and writing your own eulogy. Stassi and Hilarie dive into really fun, spooky, mystical tangents, and they share how listeners can find magic in their own lives. Get all of Hilarie's tips in her book, Grimoire Girl.Hilarie also shares how a horrific crime in her local town catapulted her into this True Crime journey of visiting small towns in America and re-examining cases that may have been unfairly ruled upon in her show (and companion podcast) True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here.

On this episode, Stassi is joined by the fashion queen herself Paige DeSorbo. Paige is best known for appearing on multiple Bravo reality tv shows (Summer House, Southern Charm, Winter House) and she's one of the hosts of popular podcast, Giggly Squad, with Hannah Berner. Stassi and Paige share their personal style icons, they dissect typical "Bravolebrity" style and how all the Housewives dress, and they call out current trends that they love/hate - including feathers, tiny purses, bright blazer dresses, and ballet flats. Paige also talks about styling her boyfriend Craig Conover and her aversion to him (and all Charleston men) wearing flip flops. Stassi and Paige discuss the pros/cons of dupes (shoutout to Gen Z and DH Gate), how certain memories revolve around the outfits they were wearing, and how Stassi is learning to embrace Hartford's personal style.Finally, Stassi and Paige touch on how Paige preps (fashion wise) before filming a new season of whatever show she's doing at that time. They also talk abo

This is a very special, unhinged, after-hours Thanksgiving-themed Pour It Out with Stassi's best childhood friend, Alex Stafford!! Stassi and Alex are drinking dirty martinis and feeling pretty festive... and toasty! They catch up for the first half of the podcast and discuss how Thanksgiving ranks among holidays, the four seasons and how they both hate the beach, and their high school friendship drama.Then, Stassi and Alex answer your Thanksgiving questions starting with, is it ok to have Thanksgiving dinner catered? (YES.) They both talk about what's on their Thanksgiving plate and what they love to drink on Thanksgiving - and Stassi shares a hot take about dessert. Stassi shares her trick on how to avoid awkward situations at the Thanksgiving table (or any party) and finally they weigh in on a special situation around mother in laws giving very kind but unnecessary (and completely dated) gifts.If you want to be featured on an episode of Pour It Out, call 844-666-SUWS and leave Stassi a voicemail! Happy Tha

On this monthly Pop Culture Hour episode, Stassi fills Taylor Strecker in on her recent trip to Philadelphia where she was a surprise guest on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy tour. They do a quick catch up and then dive right in to the pop culture topics they're obsessed with.Stassi watched the Beckham documentary and might actually idolize him more than Meghan Markle at this point. Taylor and Stassi discuss the 4-episode Netflix doc and their thoughts on David's career, his relationship with Victoria Beckham, and speculate on what we didn't see.Next, Stassi and Taylor dissect the 2024 Met Gala theme before diving back into the hottest topic - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They give updated thoughts on Taylor's friendship with Brittany Mahomes (particularly her doing the SKIMS campaign) and reiterate that they'd do anything to be in Taylor's squad.

On this episode, Stassi is joined by her lurking neighbor/unicorn bestie Tiffany Togo. Tiffany and Stassi have a lot in common - most significantly, they're both self-proclaimed homebodies and moms to 2.5 year old little girls. Through this episode, Stassi shares a list of qualifications that make you a millennial mom and they both weigh in on how each of them measures up. They debate Crocs vs Uggs, compare life before and after kids, and share their honest feelings about the struggles (and joys!) of parenting.

On this monthly Pour It Out episode, Stassi and her friend Lo French have a quick catch up then dive straight into answering your voicemails. First, Stassi gives whatever advice she can to a mother who's teen daughter is, in her words, "Season 1 Stassi", then she passionately responds to a new wife who is debating between having a baby now or traveling and living in Europe for a little while with her husband. Stassi and Lo talk about the current dating experience and reassure a listener that "if he wanted to, he would!" and Stassi talks setting boundaries with a new mom whose mother in law is trying to impose her opinion on the choice of godmother. Finally Stassi and Lo discuss the joys of being single to encourage a college listener to not be too hard on herself that she's not coupled up. If you would like your question answered by Stassi, you can call and leave her a voicemail at 1-844-666-SUWS.

On this episode of Pop Culture Hour, Stassi and Taylor Strecker are catching up on the big headlines that they've seen over the past couple months, since Stassi had Messer. Before diving in, Taylor and Stassi address the current world news, as well as catch up on each other's personal lives, as besties do. They start off with the Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas divorce - and how Joe handled it so wrong. They transition to talking about Sophie's bestie, Taylor Swift - and her new relationship with Travis Kelce. They also talk about her squad and Brittany Mahomes' role in it. Stassi and Taylor weigh in on Jada Pinkett Smith's book promo tactics and finally they wrap up with an update on the new Karashians' season (they're Team Kourt) and of course a comment on And Just Like That being picked up for another season.

On this episode, Stassi catches up with her friend Jackie Oshry - mom of two under two, one half of Stassi's favorite podcast duo on The Toast, and author of The Camper & The Counselor - now available to order everywhere!Jackie and Stassi talk about Jackie's new book, The Camper & The Counselor, and how camp shapes the lives of people who experience it. They draw comparisons to The Parent Trap and compare their separate summer experiences growing up.They dish on the rollercoaster of postpartum life and find a lot of commonality in now both having two children. They both also love the Victorian/Renaissance era and always find a way to bring historical elements into the conversation.You can order Jackie's new book The Camper & The Counselor wherever books are sold!

On this episode, Beau Clark is joining Stassi to talk about the birth of their son Messer! Buckle the eff up. It was wild - and nothing like Stassi's experience giving birth to Hartford. Stassi and Beau chat about Stassi's labor, Hartford's 1st time meeting her brother at the hospital, and they give real insight into how the last couple weeks have been. 

On this episode, Stassi is chatting with celebrity fashion stylist and author Allison Bornstein who's book, Wear It Well is now available to purchase!  Allison's Three Word Method and AB Closet Editing System are really easy tools to help inspire listeners to find their personal style, curate their closet, overcome common wardrobe struggles, and use fashion as the ultimate tool for self-discovery and self-care. Allison shares these and much more on this episode. She also takes a look at Stassi's closet and help's her identify her three words - which make Stassi insanely excited.  You can purchase Allison's book, Wear It Well, wherever you buy books and you can watch this full video episode on patreon.com/stassi

In this episode, Stassi interviews one of her favorite Tiktokers - Royal Enthusiast, Amanda Matta! Her Tiktok is @matta_of_fact and she started creating content about her takes on the Royal Family after Meghan Markle's Oprah interview. Amanda is, in our opinion, an expert on all things Royal Family. She's incredibly well-versed on their history as well as current events. Stassi's thrilled to finally have someone to gush with about the new King Charles, Burgundy-Gate, Princess Diana, Sarah Ferguson's podcast vs Meghan Markle's podcast, and of course, how we feel about Kate Middleton and William. *We're taking a two week break and new episodes will resume on Sept 27th!*

On this Pour It Out episode, Stassi is joined by her CO-Lo (aka Lo French) to answer your questions! They catch up on Stassi's last few days before giving birth to her second baby and they discuss her biggest fears as she prepares to welcome her baby boy into the world. After a quick chat, they listen to your voicemails. Stassi gives her advice (or rather her mindset) on purchasing a designer bag. They listen to a nightmare story about a bride whose wedding photographer lost her photos. And finally, Stassi gives advice to a new mother who is struggling on whether or not to keep breastfeeding.  If you would like your question answered by Stassi, you can call and leave her a voicemail at 1-844-666-SUWS. Straight Up With Stassi will be taking a little maternity break on Sept 13th and 20th. Episodes will resume on Wednesdays beginning Sept 27th! 

On this Pop Culture Hour episode, Stassi and her bestie Taylor Strecker are recording audio-only in the aftermath of Hurricane Hilary. The rain affected Stassi's house in a big way, flooding her nursery just weeks before she's due to give birth to Baby #2 -- and she's very overwhelmed about it. After a quick catch up, Taylor and Stassi discuss the topics in the news that have been all-consuming this month including: Rachel Leviss' tell all interview on Just B with Bethenny Frankel and Stassi's takeaways having been a cast member on Vanderpump Rules, Britney Spears' divorce from Sam Asghari (plus Britney conspiracy theories) and why they're really truly fully done with "And Just Like That" - but of course they'll still watch the finale episode to see the cameo by Kim Cattrall.

On this episode, Stassi sits down with her brutally honest internet bestie, Louis Levanti! Louis skyrocketed on Tiktok with his hot takes and brutally honest opinions on... pretty much every topic under the sun. Stassi and Louis discuss the crazy world of social media and what it takes to be an influencer. Stassi also makes Louis rank a bunch of her favorite things (spoiler: he doesn't like Halloween?!) and they both give hot takes on current trends and future intergalactic plans (inside joke).

On this episode, Stassi chats with wellness influencer Radhi Devlukia-Shetty! Stassi and Radhi discuss eating well, meditation, focusing on gratitude, and emotional wellbeing - but in a way that is very attainable (pizza counts!) and not intimidating for the hot mess girlies who may not feel wellness-y ;)  Radhi shares her theory on grey zone friendships (which Stassi LOVES) and how she's applied it to her own relationships. Plus, she shares a hilarious tale about trying to get a best friend out of jail at 2am! The pair discuss the pros/cons of sharing your life social media and how Radhi's husband, Jay Shetty, influenced her to use her platform to spread positivity in a relatable way. You can preorder Radhi's new vegan cookbook JoyFull wherever you get your books and look out for her new podcast coming soon! 

On this special monthly episode, hairstylist Bradley Leake joins Stassi to answer all of your questions! Bradley has been working with Stassi for many years and he is also one of her closest friends. As a hairstylist, Bradley also doubles as a therapist, so he's here to impart some wisdom while answering your questions.  Stassi and Bradley discuss how to (nicely) dump your hairstylist, current hair trends that we're loving (and what Gen Z says is cheugy), Stassi's best/worst hair moments, and - getting a little more personal - whether age gaps in relationships are big red flags.  If you want a chance to receive advice form Stassi on a Pour It Out episode, call 844-666-SUWS and leave a voicemail!