Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: The blondEST
Host: Savanna Boda
Episode: Cyrus Takes the Mic
Date: September 29, 2025

Overview

In this lighthearted and adorable episode of The blondEST podcast, Savanna Boda welcomes a special guest—her young son, Cyrus James. The episode flips the usual format on its head, letting the candid curiosity and energy of a child take center stage. Savanna asks Cyrus a series of playful questions, offering listeners a sweet behind-the-scenes glimpse into her life as a mom, while subtly tying back to her career and passion for helping people. The episode is filled with cute, unscripted moments that showcase their mother-son bond.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Cyrus’s Favorites

• Favorite Color:
  • "Purple." (00:27)
• What He Wants to Be When He Grows Up:
  • "Doctor." (00:35)
  • Motivation: Wants to help people, reflecting values often discussed by Savanna in her professional life (00:41, 00:43).
• Favorite Thing to Do With Mommy:
  • "Go to Disney." (01:13)
• Favorite Animal:
  • "A police horse." (01:23)
• Favorite Food:
  • Playfully insists on "Rosemary," despite Savanna’s skepticism (02:36, 02:49). Later, he admits he likes gummies and lollipops (02:58).

Career and Family Connection

• What Does Mommy Do for a Living?
  • Cyrus associates the idea of helping people with both doctors and Savanna’s job.
  • Savanna steers him to name "Esthetician":
    • "Mommy is not a military man. What does mommy do at work?" (02:02)
    • "She helps people." (02:05)
    • "Can you say it? Esthetician." (02:26)
  • Shows the importance Savanna places on her work, even to her young son, highlighting both caring for others and educating early.

Fun Details

• Favorite Disney Movie:
  • "Ratatouille." (03:04)
• Favorite Drink:
  • "Lemonade." (03:20)
  • Also likes his "coconut drink" (03:25).

Closing Moments

• Cyrus addresses the listeners directly, trying out the microphone and repeating host-style greetings:
  • "Hello to the podcast." (03:49, 03:59)
• Signs off along with Savanna:
  • "Bye, besties." (04:04)
  • "Happy Monday." (04:06)
  • On-brand skincare advice from Savanna: "Say, wear your sunscreen, you."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On wanting to help people:

  • Cyrus: "Doctor."
    Savanna: "Oh, my gosh. Why do you want to be a doctor?"
    Cyrus: "Yeah." Savanna: "You want to help people?"
    Cyrus: "Yeah."
    (00:35–00:43)

• On Savanna’s career:

  • Savanna: "What does mommy do at work?"
    Cyrus: "Yeah."
    Savanna: "She helps people."
    (02:05)

• On his favorite animal:

  • Cyrus: "A police horse." (01:23)
    Savanna: "I like police horses, too." (01:30)

• Cute microphone moment:

  • Cyrus: "Hello to the podcast." (03:49, 03:59)

• Savanna’s signature sign-off:

  • "Say, wear your sunscreen, you." (04:07)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:27 – Cyrus’s favorite color and idea of future career
• 01:13 – Favorite activity with mom and favorite animal
• 02:05 – Discussion about helping people and what Savanna does for work
• 02:26 – Cyrus attempts to say "esthetician"
• 03:04 – Favorite Disney movie
• 03:20 – Favorite drink
• 03:49 – 04:07 – Cyrus signs off with greetings and giggles

Episode Tone and Style

The tone of this episode is playful, genuine, and loving, echoing Savanna’s approach to both her profession and her personal life. The episode is a brief but charming detour from skincare secrets, giving listeners a warm, family-focused moment.

Summary Takeaway

While not a skincare deep dive, this episode offers listeners a delightful, relatable window into Savanna’s world as a mom and businesswoman. Cyrus’s candid answers and Savanna’s guiding warmth show that behind the expert advice is a nurturing, real-life parent, which only strengthens the bond she shares with her "besties" on The blondEST podcast.