Hello Bes-tea!

Hello Bes-tea!

Hello Bes-tea! is a podcast centered around two friends having candid conversations on the couch. Reddit stories are shared along with personal experiences involving parenting, relationships, home organization, and life in general. Kick back and get cozy on the couch with us to think, laugh, or cry. It’s friend therapy, bes-tea style!

Episodes

May 6, 2025 22 mins

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Thank for joining us for more 🫖 Bes-teas!

 

My husband's family wants to use my inheritance for themselves. A real-life dilemma is explored, showcasing the delicate dance of setting boundaries with in-laws who seem to have their hands out for money. https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/100ogg4/aita_for_silently_getting_up_and_walking_out_of/

 

The story of the guy who picked perhaps the world's w...

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It’s Book Club Tuesday Bes-Teas!!!!!

This episode delves into the captivating world of deception with the audiobook "Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera Book Club. Get ready for a lively discussion about the book's insights on spotting lies and understanding the art of manipulation. Can you spot a liar?

     👉🏾Maggie’s book club pick for our next 5/27/25 meeting will be:

                               The Wo...

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Bes-Teas 😎 thanks for coming to sip some more 🫖 with us!

 

AITA for punishing my son after he said something r@cist? A mother reflects on a difficult conversation with her son, sharing the hurtful words he used and how she navigated the situation. This video explores the power of communication, the importance of understanding, and the potential for growth within family relationships. https://www.reddit.com/...

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 @HelloBesteaPodcast  Happy Beautiful Tuesday Best-Teas 😘 You already know we have some good tea for you and these are 🫢.

 

One Reddit story of a betrayal of trust that was dressed up as a joke is revealed, highlighting the devastating impact of a fake friend. This video explores the lengths someone will go to for revenge. Do you think the OP crossed the line or was justice served? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments...

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Bes-Teas!! It's time for cozy chill vibes, laughs, and some Reddit Tea🫰🏽

WIBTA for refusing to stop cooking bacon in my kitchen due to my teenage daughter's vegan lifestyle? https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/dkqv29/wibta_for_refusing_to_stop_cooking_bacon_in_my/

What is/are your “never in a million years would I have guessed this would be my life” mom moment(s)?https://www.reddit.com/r/Mommit...

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Hey Bes-Teas Hey 👋🏽

It's another wonderful Tuesday and we are not here to disappoint.

Bes-teas in our first AITA thread OMG! My Sister Told Everyone My Body Count. A sister's revelation about her sibling's past relationships sparks shock for her husband, creating a tense and awkward situation. Was the OP wrong or did her sister get what she deserved? https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/comments/1ivr726/aita_for_e...

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It's Book Club Tuesday Bes-Teas!!! Grab your fuzzy socks, pillows, wine and even a blanket because you are officially invited to join the Hello Bestea Book Club. As you already know were are going to delve deep into the chilling mystery of "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden. Get ready for a thrilling discussion about this suspenseful tale, exploring the twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the ve...

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And we're back Bes-Teas!!! 🤗. Ugh a whole week is just too long 😘.

Well this week we have some jaw dropping Reddit stories for you. AITA for sending my parents to jail? My Parents Stole My Identity. A shocking Reddit story is shared about a woman whose identity was stolen by her own parents.

Do you think you would've done the same? What's the Funniest Real life Story You can tell? A young man made a huge mi...

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Hi ya Bes-teas 👋🏽 This week we have some school Reddit threads.

Our first OP is asking if she is the AH for how she straightened out her child's teacher when she stepped out of line. Do you think she over stepped her boundary as a teacher? What is the funniest real life story you can tell? Our OP share a story that had on the edge of our seats! Our third OP is a dad who is over the lack of support from his d...

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Hey Bes-Teas!!! We're back with some tricky Reddit threads.

In our first thread we discuss a sensitive topic examining the boundaries of acceptable behavior when it comes to children. A distrought new mom delves into a real-life scenario where a family friend kissed her baby. You know we had to discuss the topic of consent and appropriate interactions with infants.

Next, it's a tough situation when your husba...

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Happy Book Club Tuesday Best-Teas!!! We have an exciting book to discuss with you, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking novel that explores the possibilities of our lives and the choices we make. Let's dive into the themes of regret, second chances, and the power of making meaningful changes, and examine what we might change if given the opportunity.

**Maggie's book cl...

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Happy Tuesday Best-teas! It's always a pleasure to be together for some tea and wild Reddit stories that are sure to make your mouth drop. Before we start Tashima talks about her experience with kids and phones. Maggie shares her tea of officially introducing her kids to the King of Pop 🤴🏽.

Our reddit threads this week have some gall. We know wedding costs can quickly add up, leaving couples scrambling to f...

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Bes-Teas we missed you!!! It’s been too long 🥹. Tis the season of Valentine's Day therefore it's only fitting that we share some funny Reddit stories with you.

We also have a couple cutesy stories of the hilarious things kids have said or done. Do you have a funny or maybe not so funny Valentine's experience? What about some of the wildest lies you've heard a kid say? I have to say the stories in today's epi...

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Welcome back Bes-Teas! We're so happy you're here 🤗. Today's episode has some juicy Reddit drama for you and you know we're here for all of it. The first thread seemed to be an open and shut case but we will let Besteas decide. In the second thread, a boyfriend (we will use that term loosely) ultimately got his girlfriend deported. Let us know your thoughts below ⬇️

☝🏽Bes-teas, we need some juicy stories!! S...

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It’s the last Tuesday of the month Bes-teas and you know what that means! It’s Book Club time!! Let’s talk about this week's book, The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest. Although Tashima did fumble the ball, we will give her a small pass for her reasoning. It was a slightly convincing argument 🤭.

We discussed another great book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And other Rituals to Fix Your Life, From Someone Who’...

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Happy Tues Bes-Teas! In this episode we have a dilemma when a woman's husband is caught in a lie, claiming she is his sister to avoid suspicion. This story from Reddit exposes the lengths some people will go to hide their affairs. Bes-teas would you pop-up or simply ask him directly?

Through another Reddit thread we explore and compare the complex emotions surrounding loss. Two siblings experience losses aroun...

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The chaotic realities of air travel, student loan drama, and a timeshare gift from hell are explored through relatable and humorous Reddit stories. Bes-teas share your own experiences and how you would navigate these stressful situations AKA nightmares. Would you spend all your money to pay off your siblings student loans? Would you have given up your seat on the plane for a bratty kid? Also, what are your thou...

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Hey Bes-teas, get ready to hear some shocking, bizarre, and unexpected Reddit threads that Maggie scoured the dark depths of the internet for. It is true what they say, you CANNOT eat at everybody's house 🤢. Grab your fuzzy slippers and probably something to drink (you just might need it to get through this first thread). We also talk about Michelle Obamas show The Later Daters, the Martha Steward Documentary...

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Hey Besteas!  Grab your fuzzy socks and coziest blanket as the intricacies of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" are explored. Join the conversation and share your thoughts as the book club delves into the psychological complexities of the story, its characters, and possible alternate endings. Is this book worth all of the Hype?

Let us know what book you want to read for book club next down below, in our DMS, or @hel...

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Welcome back bes-teas! Family gatherings during the holidays are often filled with traditions. This week we explore the humorous side of those traditions when they clash, sharing funny stories from real families from Reddit. Maggie also has some holiday mom jokes for you to share at the dinner table with your friends and family. Share your best joke with us or holiday story at hellobesteas@gmail.com.

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