Podcast
Fabi & Besties, but Mostly Candace
Hosted by Fabi Payton · EN
Welcome to a podcast where two unlikely roommates plus their close friends navigate life, love, and everything in between! After a night spent together for their protection detail, they forged an incredible bond—who knew avoiding getting murdered could bring people closer?
Join them for candid conversations as they share awkward dating disasters, cringe-worthy relationship stories, and the quirky ups and downs of cohabitation.
From late-night rants to laugh-out-loud moments, they aim to help you navigate your own life while raising funds for some much-deserved girls' trips.
With a mix of humor and heart, they reflect on their unexpected friendship and the hilarious misadventures that come with living together.
Tune in for relatable stories and plenty of laughs as they embrace this small town wild phase of life!
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Episodes
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🔒 Episode 2.2: She's a 10, But She Don't Wash Her Cooch
Oct 8, 202400:06:15Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this episode, our unlikely roommates tackle the thorny social matters that can arise in a classroom happening. From uncomfortable conversations about personal life happenings to differing views on politics, money, and social habits, they share how they’ve navigated these topics with humor and honesty.Join us as they discuss the tricky art of balancing personal hygiene with mutual respect, and how even the most awkward social moments helped them laugh more. Expect plenty of laughs and a few cringe-worthy stories along the way!
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🔒 Episode 4: On Our Way to a Life Changing Meet Up
Oct 8, 202400:05:02Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this emotionally charged episode, we follow a tough, independent woman as she heads into a life-changing conversation with her best friend by her side. Known for always keeping her cool and never backing down from a challenge, she now finds herself facing something far more difficult than she expected—opening up.As she prepares to share her deepest thoughts, fears, and feelings, we dive into the tension, the vulnerability, and the stakes of this pivotal moment. Will this conversation bring them closer or change everything? Join us as we explore the courage it takes to be truly honest with the people who matter most, even when the stakes are high and the future is uncertain. It's a raw, powerful moment of love, truth, and the moments that define us.
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🔒 Episode 5: Fabi Will Pull Up
Oct 8, 202400:10:01Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this emotional follow-up episode, this conversation could change everything.Meanwhile, Fabi is excited about meeting the new love in Gina’s life, ready to support her friend through the tough talk while navigating the sparks of their romance. As the conversation unfolds, the tension between Gina and her ex reveals deep-seated feelings and unresolved issues, but it also paves the way for healing and closure.Join us for a powerful exploration of confronting the past, embracing new beginnings, and the strength of friendship that helps guide us through life’s toughest moments. Did Gina find the courage to speak her truth, and how did Fabi’s encounter with love affect their bond? Tune in for a mix of heartache, humor, and hope!
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🔒 Episode 2, Trying Co-Hosts: FAIL
Oct 8, 202400:16:20Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this heartwarming episode, we dive into the story of two very different people who, through a series of unlikely events, end up as roommates. Neither expected to get along, let alone become friends, but life had other plans. From their awkward first meeting to navigating the ups and downs of cohabitation, they discover how their contrasting personalities actually balance each other out. Tune in as they share their hilarious misadventures, surprising moments of connection, and how being thrown together by chance led to an unexpected and lasting friendship.Join us for a relatable and funny conversation about the quirks, challenges, and joys of living with someone you never thought would become your friend!
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🔒 Episode 3: Starbucks Guy, Where Are You?
Oct 8, 202400:22:59Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this hilariously candid sober episode, our two unlikely roommates dive into their messy love lives—and how their late-night, sleepy selves act more like typical drunk girls at the end of a wild night out. From awkward dating disasters to ghosting stories, they share the embarrassing truths about navigating modern romance while living together.As they recount their cringe-worthy relationship moments, they also take on the tricky social matters that come up between them, like balancing their singlehood with friendship and how venting at 3 AM often feels like a heart-to-heart with no filters. Tune in for a relatable, laugh-out-loud conversation about terrible love lives, late-night antics, and the unexpected ways their sleep-deprived moments bring them closer.
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🔒 Episode 6: Love Can't Ruin Your Life
Oct 8, 202400:08:55Tap to summarizeSubscriber-only episodeIn this heartfelt episode, Fabi grapples with the lingering emotions tied to the love she didn’t marry—the man who left her with a heart full of what-ifs. As she reflects on their past, she reveals the truth: he was scared, and she lied about not being scared. Torn between her deep love for her hometown and the fear of losing him forever, Fabi confronts the reality that perhaps she can’t move on until he does.Joined by her supportive best friend Gina, they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and personal goals. Together, they discuss how to stay busy and embrace life’s possibilities while wrestling with unresolved feelings.Join us for an intimate conversation about the struggles of moving forward, the comfort of great friends, and the resilience needed to face life’s toughest choices. Can Fabi & Gina find a way to honor their past while forging a new path for themselves? Tune in for a mix of laughter, tears, and real talk about love and letting go.
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Episode 1: Fabi & Candace Live Together
Oct 8, 202400:12:10Tap to summarizeWe spent our first night together to make things easier for our protection detail, now we are roomates. Friends who avoid getting murdered together form an incredible bond, right? LOL.Honestly, we don’t quite know how to describe our friendship or the things we rant about, but we figure they might help others navigate life with us—and maybe get a good laugh along the way. We also hope that sharing our experiences will help fund some much-needed girls' trips, because we’re loving this phase of our lives and enjoying these moments together.We hope you enjoy hearing us help each other navigate life. We really wish we’d started doing this sooner because, trust us, the stuff we get into while trying to live righteously—you just wouldn’t believe! LOL.Support the show
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