We're Your Girls LIVE! (September 5, 2025) – Podcast Summary
Episode Overview
In their very first live show, best friends and hosts Taryn Delaney Smith and Tiffany Singleton bring the spirit of their beloved podcast We’re Your Girls to an enthusiastic in-person and livestream audience. With the trademark warmth, humor, and empowering energy that defines their show, the duo celebrates sisterhood, friendship, and all the “messy, magical moments in between.” The episode features genuine audience interactions, unfiltered discussions on dating, friendship, fashion, ghost stories, silly games, and a heartfelt Q&A, all seasoned with banter and love.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Opening Vibes & Community Love (00:45 – 07:30)
- Emotional Gratitude: The episode kicks off with visible nerves and gratitude as Taryn and Tiffany take the stage for their first ever live podcast, expressing fears that "what if no one comes?" and heartfelt thanks to both the in-person and livestream “divas.”
- “I feel like I’m in a room with my friends, and that is just so cool.” – Taryn (05:04)
- Highlighting the Community: They emphasize their surprise and joy that the podcast has helped friends and listeners reconnect, with minimal trolling or negativity in their audience.
- “I honestly don’t know how we did that part. I couldn’t tell you.” – Tiffany (06:15)
- Toasts & Thank-Yous: Fun callouts to servers and support staff, and a rousing communal toast:
- “Cheers to all of my girls, my girls, my gays, my theys, and all of the divas in between!” – Tiffany (08:45)
2. Real Talk: Friendship, Dating, and Growing Up (08:50 – 31:00)
- Dating in NYC: Taryn reveals she’s single again (“girl about town”), prompting talk about the infamous NYC dating pool, moms’ wisdom, and the mythology of finding love in New York.
- “My mom says the dating pool is full of poo and pee—and I could not agree more, Ma!” – Taryn (13:30)
- Reflections on Relationships & Weddings: Tiffany recounts her wedding day fondly and debunks wedding night stereotypes in hilarious fashion:
- “On our wedding night, I watched Shrek. All the pressure on women to like… what are you gonna wear on your wedding night? A onesie!” – Tiffany (18:12)
- Lesbian Power Hours: Taryn shares admiration for “fabulous” NYC lesbian friend groups, envying their connectedness and lively lifestyles.
- “You walk up to these beautiful, intimidating, fabulous women that are cultured and educated, witty… By the time you leave that table, your dreams will have come true. You’ll have a job at the very least.” – Taryn (24:50)
3. Audience Participation: The Mummy Game & Friendship Stories (31:10 – 52:00)
- The “Mummy” Game: Audience duos “mummify” each other in toilet paper (sponsored by Who Gives a Crap), leading to raucous laughter and ties declared.
- Celebrating Friendship: Both game-winning duos share their friendship origin stories live on stage:
- Megan & Mo: Met at a dance studio at age 3, now living in NYC and celebrating traditions like annual birthday questions.
- “We ask each other the same birthday questions year over year, so we can just see how they change as we grow up together.” – Megan (47:30)
- Nicole & Sarah: Six years apart, not close as kids, became inseparable as adults after time apart and making “Survivor” viewings their ritual.
- “Ever since then, we became best friends. Like, I cannot live my life without this girl.” – Nicole (50:05)
- Megan & Mo: Met at a dance studio at age 3, now living in NYC and celebrating traditions like annual birthday questions.
4. Q&A: Skits, Growth, Red Flags, Fashion & Ghosts (59:00 – 1:25:50)
- The Birth of Their Skits: Skits grow organically from their daily banter and humor.
- “It’s always been something that was organically part of our friendship—the bits and, like, you know, ‘Oh my God, you know what would be so funny?’” – Taryn (01:00:45)
- Friendship Dynamics as Platforms Grew: Transparent discussion on navigating success without competition.
- “Doing it with a friend is a gift, but doing it well with a friend is an art.” – Tiffany (01:07:11)
- Relationship Red Flags: Compassion and reluctance to over-pathologize, focusing instead on kindness and consistent decency.
- “Cruelty in any way, shape or form—it’s a major red flag. That’s not a bad moment. That’s at the core.” – Tiffany (01:13:45)
- Timeless Fashion Advice:
- “Trends will pass. Style is eternal.” – Tiffany (01:18:50)
- Ghostly Hijinks: Both share ghost stories, from haunted apartments to friendly spirits, blending humor and chills.
- “I have an opportunity here to make a choice energetically. So I walked into the house and I said, Carolyn, you and I are gonna live well together and I respect you.” – Taryn (01:22:00)
5. The Book Club Reveal and Church Announcements (1:25:55 – 1:30:45)
- New Book Club Pick: The Game Plan by Kristen Callahan (sports romance), with humorous justification that it’s “football season” and Taryn’s determination to become a WAG.
- Mock Church Announcements: Hilarious, improv “church announcements” bring the house down, full of recurring characters and vivid community imagery.
- “If y’all can help him clap along to the beat one more time, that’ll be much appreciated. ‘Cause I’m getting sick of hearing the off riff. I just can’t take it no more.” – Tiffany (1:29:20)
6. Closing Moments: Audience Reflections, Community & Thanks (1:31:10 – End)
- Audience Shares: Several audience members share how the podcast and community fostered new friendships and created safe, meaningful spaces.
- “There’s something really special about this community...We felt safe get together and not feel like there’d be major misalignment in our values. That’s really special.” – Natalie (1:34:20)
- “I firmly believe there’s nothing more sacred than friendships, especially female friendships. And y’all just show that bad bitches have depth—and goblins!” – Ashley (1:37:20)
- Logistics & Goodbye: The hosts urge the audience to tip generously and explain they need to leave (next group in the venue). They tease future live shows, express love, and sign off:
- “Raise your glasses. One, two, three—Trvai Divas! And remember, we’re your girls.” (1:39:15)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “My mom says the dating pool is full of poo and pee.” – Taryn (13:30)
- “The women yearn for a silly, goofy time.” – Tiffany (10:50)
- “There’s nothing more sacred than friendships, especially female friendships. And y’all just show that bad bitches have depth—and goblins.” – Ashley (audience) (1:37:20)
- “If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying hard enough. I’ve always thought that.” – Tiffany (39:40)
- “Doing it with a friend is a gift, but doing it well with a friend is an art.” – Tiffany (01:07:11)
- “Raise your glasses. One, two, three—Trvai Divas! And remember, we’re your girls.” – Both (1:39:15)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Audience Welcome & Opening Toast: 00:45 – 08:45
- Dating & NYC Life: 13:15 – 18:30
- Lesbian Power Hours: 23:45 – 27:40
- Friendship Game & Stories: 31:10 – 52:00
- Q&A (on skits, friendship, dating): 59:00 – 1:18:50
- Ghost Stories: 1:18:50 – 1:25:40
- Book Club/Church Announcements: 1:25:55 – 1:32:30
- Audience Reflections: 1:33:10 – 1:37:20
- Goodbyes & Sign-Off: 1:38:00 – End
Tone & Language
The episode is effervescent, genuine, and joyfully irreverent, with playful profanity, rapid-fire inside jokes, and deep moments of vulnerability. Taryn and Tiffany’s quick wit and intimacy are matched by the loving, inclusive energy of the community they’ve built—where silly games, heart-to-hearts, and support coexist.
For Listeners New and Old
If you want to experience what We're Your Girls is all about—found families, real talk, unfiltered hilarity, and radical sisterhood—this live episode is a perfect, raucous, and heartfelt introduction.
