Podcast Summary: The Sip with Ryland Adams and Lizzie Gordon

Episode: Tasting APPLEBEE’S For The First Time!!! The ENTIRE Menu!
Date: January 14, 2026

Episode Overview

In this energetic and uncensored episode, Ryland Adams and Lizzie Gordon—joined by friends Chris, Spencer, and Elizabeth—dive into pop culture, motherhood, and the daunting Applebee's menu. The first half is a hilarious, candid conversation about newborns, parenting, and the drama of “mom groups,” seamlessly shifting into showbiz ambitions and viral TV obsessions. The latter segment features the group’s play-by-play experience of tasting Applebee’s signature items for the very first time—turning an everyday chain restaurant visit into a riotous adventure.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Motherhood, Karma & Mom Group Dynamics

Timestamps: [00:00–19:00]

• Elizabeth shares her postpartum chaos:
  • Sleep deprivation, pumping every two hours, and the struggles of newborn feeding (“It’s every two hours. I don’t know if you heard it. It’s every two hours, Rachel.” [11:07])
  • Grim humor about baby acne, “He’s super cute underneath it all. But literally you look at it and you’re like, we should go to the emergency room.” [12:04]
• Karma and self-deprecation: Elizabeth reflects on past judgments about ugly babies (“Karma has come for me in a very real way. I talk a lot of sh*t about ugly babies. My baby is cute, but…” [08:44])
• Mom group etiquette:
  • Stories of dropping and losing members, the supportive power of a great group, and some hilarious shade over dog meds vs. casserole support
• Breastfeeding shaming:
  • A pediatrician tells Elizabeth, “Well, breast is best,” in a moment of stress (“My kid is starving. I’m going to combo feed him if I don’t have enough milk to give him. So crazy. I wanted to be like, shut the f*ck up.” [19:41])
• The challenges of multi-tasking and adult friendships:
  • Honest confessions about struggling to show up, resentment, and group chat drama

2. Showbiz Dreams & Manifestation

Timestamps: [24:00–33:00]

• Ryland’s acting journey:
  • Booking headshots, new managers, and serious auditions (“A manager reached out to me...One was Grey’s Anatomy. One was a guest star on the Rookie, a soap was casting for a contract role…” [27:07])
  • Insights on approaching the industry in your 30s: “Nothing’s beneath me. I’ll take one line on a show…every audition I prep gets me better.” [30:18]
  • Emphasis on fun and confidence: “It’s about having fun. If I’m stressed out about it, then it’s not fun.” [30:18]
• Lizzie’s technophobia:
  • Refusal to use ChatGPT, comically relying on others to pilot technology for her
  • “You know, it’s as easy as downloading the app…Easier than texting me.” [33:44]

Memorable moment:

• Elizabeth, on Ryland's career: "Oh my God. He's delusional, girls. He's delusional. He's vibrating high." [32:43]

3. Pop Culture: "Heated Rivalry" Obsession

Timestamps: [34:00–45:00]

• The viral gay hockey show “Heated Rivalry”:
  • The crew’s reactions to explicit scenes, the cultural phenomenon, and marketing overload
  • Elizabeth trying (and failing) to watch without subtitles, hilariously confused: “I'm watching full scenes in Russian and I'm just like, huh?” [34:15]
  • Debate on what makes queer representation authentic: “What I like about the show is while they're dealing with [homophobia], their sex is very loving.” —Lizzie [40:23]
• On the show’s actors skyrocketing from obscurity:
  • “They went from waiting tables to being at the Golden Globes, and all anyone can talk about. It’s so exciting.” —Lizzie [42:39]

4. Celebrity Hot Topics

Timestamps: [48:53–55:00]

• Ashley Tisdale "Mom Group" Scandal:
  • Recap and group therapy on why Ashley’s viral New York Times essay about feeling iced out by mom friends hit a nerve
  • Elizabeth’s take: “If you're pointing a finger, you got three fingers pointed back at yourself, Ashley.” [50:00]
  • The nuance of making grievances public: “There’s been so many times, but it’s not worth it. It always makes everyone look bad.” —Lizzie [52:59]
• Golden Globes rundown:
  • Praise for Kylie Jenner’s look (“I'd eat her ass…she is so fire.” —Elizabeth [56:02])
  • Ryland and Lizzie debate celebrity couple aesthetics and the power of supportive partners

5. The Applebee’s Tasting Adventure

Timestamps: [62:10–82:45]

• First impressions & fun atmosphere:
  • The crew are charmed by unexpectedly nice ambiance and friendly staff (“I don’t know what I was expecting, but it’s, like, beautiful in here. Yeah, it’s like the lighting is really nice and it’s clean...” —Chris [64:51])
• Ordering chaos:
  • “This is technically tasting the entire menu at Applebee's…That’s the title at least. I don’t know if that’s the reality.” —Lizzie [65:22]
• Food highlights and verdicts:
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip: “The dip was really good, the chips feel a little stale.” [69:22]
  • Boneless Wings (Asian Sauce): “That’s pretty good. Panda Express.” —Spencer [70:38]
  • Mozzarella Sticks: “Mozzarella is fantastic. It’s very good.” —Chris [70:32]
  • Quesadilla: “The cheese isn’t melted. I would never get a quesadilla here.” —Lizzie [71:15]
  • OMG Cheeseburger: The unanimous winner—“That is incredible.” —Lizzie [74:02] “If you smother a burger in cheese sauce, it’s really good.” —Spencer [74:56]
  • Quesadilla Burger/Grilled Cheese Burger: Mixed reception; “The quesadilla as bread is good! But it’s a little sloppy.” [76:01]
  • Onion Rings & Fries: Satisfying, theme-park style
• Comparisons & priorities:
  • Verdict: “We’d still choose Chili’s, honestly—the food’s just a little better.”—Lizzie [81:12]
  • “I would come here alone just to try the OM cheeseburger.” [80:22]
• Memorable moment:
  • Live commentary on a lusty couple in the parking lot: “I really just came on here to say what a deal. I mean, we got all that food for $90. That was like six meals...We’re going to watch these people fuck in the parking lot. We're not being quiet.” [82:05]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "It’s every two hours. I don’t know if you heard it. It’s every two hours, Rachel." —Elizabeth [11:07]
• “Oh my God. He's delusional, girls. He's delusional. He's vibrating high.” —Elizabeth [32:43]
• “If you're pointing a finger, you got three fingers pointed back at yourself, Ashley.” —Elizabeth [50:00]
• “I would come here alone just to try the OM cheeseburger.” —Lizzie [80:22]
• “If you smother a burger in cheese sauce, it’s really good.” —Spencer [74:56]
• “I really just came on here to say what a deal. I mean, we got all that food for $90. That was like six meals...We’re going to watch these people fuck in the parking lot. We're not being quiet.” —Lizzie [82:05]

Important Segments & Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:00–12:00 | Elizabeth’s motherhood saga & baby updates | | 24:00–33:00 | Ryland’s acting journey & high-frequency manifesting| | 34:00–45:00 | “Heated Rivalry” queer TV obsession | | 48:53–55:00 | Ashley Tisdale & pop culture hot topics | | 62:10–73:00 | Applebee’s taste test—first bites & reactions | | 73:00–82:45 | Rankings, wrap-up & parking lot people-watching |

Tone & Vibe

The episode is wildly candid, a blend of dazzling LA chaos and authentic, sometimes savage, friendship. Nothing is off-limits: parenting, petty grievances, famous people’s drama, and cheese-obsessed food critiques sit side-by-side with heartfelt confessionals and motivational pep talks. The conversational pace is fast, overlapping, and peppered with self-aware one-liners and group laughter.

Summary Takeaways

If you missed the episode, here’s what you’ll know:

• Motherhood is an exhausting, humbling, often hilarious gauntlet—especially with supportive (but sometimes messy) friends and groups.
• Manifestation, ambition, and acting in LA require genuine hustle (and a sense of humor).
• Pop culture drama is always ripe for analysis, whether Ashley Tisdale is feuding with her mom group or a gay Canadian hockey series takes over the Internet.
• The crew’s Applebee’s journey is an ode to middle-American chain dining, and the OM Cheeseburger is now officially legendary.
• The group’s raw, honest, and comedic banter makes for a relatable and highly entertaining ride—Applebee’s or not.