<![CDATA[Brains, Brawn, and Bougie]]>Brains, Brawn, and Bougie is the podcast where lifelong friendship meets real-life conversation. Hosted by three friends who have shared over 40 years of life, laughter, and lessons, this show dives into the topics that shape everyday life—relationships, work, personal growth, culture, and everything in between.

Each episode starts with a topic but rarely stays there. Honest opinions, decades of life experience, and plenty of humor turn every discussion into an unpredictable ride. The conversations are real, unfiltered, and often hilarious as the hosts challenge each other, reminisce about the past, and share advice they’ve learned along the way.

If you enjoy authentic conversations, strong opinions, and the kind of humor that only lifelong friends can deliver, Brains, Brawn, and Bougie will feel like sitting at the table with people you’ve known forever.

Come for the laughs, stay for the stories, and you might even leave with a new perspective on life.

]]>www.brainsbrawnandbougie.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 29 May 2026 21:26:33 GMTTue, 10 Mar 2026 21:20:37 GMT60Eileen, Patty, and Renee<p><i>Brains, Brawn, and Bougie</i> is the podcast where lifelong friendship meets real-life conversation. Hosted by three friends who have shared over 40 years of life, laughter, and lessons, this show dives into the topics that shape everyday life—relationships, work, personal growth, culture, and everything in between.</p><p>Each episode starts with a topic but rarely stays there. Honest opinions, decades of life experience, and plenty of humor turn every discussion into an unpredictable ride. The conversations are real, unfiltered, and often hilarious as the hosts challenge each other, reminisce about the past, and share advice they’ve learned along the way.</p><p>If you enjoy authentic conversations, strong opinions, and the kind of humor that only lifelong friends can deliver, <i>Brains, Brawn, and Bougie</i> will feel like sitting at the table with people you’ve known forever.</p><p>Come for the laughs, stay for the stories, and you might even leave with a new perspective on life.</p><p></p>episodicEileen, Patty, and Reneepatty@bbbwomen.comyes<![CDATA[Do We Really Need This?!]]>Eileen confirms that bears do indeed shit in the woods and she pees at Camelback. Wine is always the perfect gift. Fast fashion will be the end of us all. Eileen will not be buying Birkenstocks anytime soon but insists penguin sweaters are a staple. Meanwhile, Patty and Renee will most likely be wearing the same shirts every other podcast. Learn what we REALLY think are only landfill items!

]]>e7a52eb4-ab9f-436e-8efe-5c619426d0d8Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Eileen confirms that bears do indeed shit in the woods and she pees at Camelback. Wine is always the perfect gift. Fast fashion will be the end of us all. Eileen will not be buying Birkenstocks anytime soon but insists penguin sweaters are a staple. Meanwhile, Patty and Renee will most likely be wearing the same shirts every other podcast. Learn what we REALLY think are only landfill items!</p>no00:50:39110Do We Really Need This?!full<![CDATA[Invisible Labor]]>June Cleaver was our mom’s role model. It’s hard to shake that in one generation. Eileen is still affected by the childhood drama of her father spelling her name incorrectly…YIKES! We all love people visiting, but what we love most is when they leave. Renée wins for having the most “live in guests.” Patty’s wisdom for the perfect motherhood experience….be a single mom of ONE daughter.

 

In this episode, we delve into the invisible labor and emotional heavy lifting many moms do every day. And, as typical with our conversations, we tend to solve one problem and bring up many more. Oh well, it just means we have to keep making podcasts until all the world’s problems go away. We call that “job security!”

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Manosphere and Women's Rights
  • 44:21 Financial Literacy and Independence
  • 53:00 Invisible Labor and Gender Roles
  • 01:06:09 Health, Recovery, and Medication
  • 01:13:39 Concluding Remarks and Humorous Reflections
]]>a5354dce-baef-4b7c-b353-2ee6a17bbed5Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>June Cleaver was our mom’s role model. It’s hard to shake that in one generation. Eileen is still affected by the childhood drama of her father spelling her name incorrectly…YIKES! We all love people visiting, but what we love most is when they leave. Renée wins for having the most “live in guests.” Patty’s wisdom for the perfect motherhood experience….be a single mom of ONE daughter.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we delve into the invisible labor and emotional heavy lifting many moms do every day. And, as typical with our conversations, we tend to solve one problem and bring up many more. Oh well, it just means we have to keep making podcasts until all the world’s problems go away. We call that “job security!”</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Manosphere and Women's Rights</li><li>44:21 Financial Literacy and Independence</li><li>53:00 Invisible Labor and Gender Roles</li><li>01:06:09 Health, Recovery, and Medication</li><li>01:13:39 Concluding Remarks and Humorous Reflections</li></ul>no01:02:4119Invisible Laborfull<![CDATA[Plastic Surgery: Not IF - But WHEN]]>Big boobs just means big bras. A medical punch card would benefit Eileen, buy 11 and get the next one free. Confidence is key- Midwest women don't show pain, we just pack the trauma in.

This week we share personal stories of plastic surgery, including the reasons behind it and the extensive list of non-elective surgeries undergone by one of us! This episode is perfect for you if you have had plastic surgery, are considering plastic surgery, or don’t ever want to go under the knife!


Takeaways

  • Plastic surgery and body image
  • Emotional impact of plastic surgery Body image and self-acceptance
  • Health and wellness awareness

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey of Plastic Surgery
  • 26:09 The Emotional Impact
  • 36:50 Body Image and Self-Acceptance
  • 55:14 Health and Wellness Awareness
]]>c9ce92f3-a1e1-41b0-8c7c-dea8a6b6d946Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Big boobs just means big bras. A medical punch card would benefit Eileen, buy 11 and get the next one free. Confidence is key- Midwest women don't show pain, we just pack the trauma in.</p><p></p><p>This week we share personal stories of plastic surgery, including the reasons behind it and the extensive list of non-elective surgeries undergone by one of us! This episode is perfect for you if you have had plastic surgery, are considering plastic surgery, or don’t ever want to go under the knife!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Plastic surgery and body image</li><li>Emotional impact of plastic surgery Body image and self-acceptance</li><li>Health and wellness awareness</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Plastic Surgery</li><li>26:09 The Emotional Impact</li><li>36:50 Body Image and Self-Acceptance</li><li>55:14 Health and Wellness Awareness</li></ul>no00:57:2818Plastic Surgery: Not IF - But WHENfull<![CDATA[The OGs: Friends for Life!]]>Junior High rules: Middle School is for losers! Some wedding invites never come and that’s OK cuz the reception probably sucked! Sometimes the goal in life is to keep your husband alive, sometimes it’s to….you fill in the blanks! And who the heck is Captain Silvertooth?!

 

On this very special episode of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, Amy and Christine join us the morning after a fun night of celebrating birthdays. We may be a little hung over, but be prepared for a crazy ride of reminiscing about wild nights, inappropriate encounters, closet decorating, and more.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Childhood Memories and Cheerleading Days
  • 32:15 Memories of Wild Nights
  • 37:24 Fashion and Closet Stories
  • 43:18 Career Transitions and Life Paths
  • 51:02 Retirement and Life After Work
  • 57:08 Celebrating Birthdays and Shared Experiences
]]>8f64e01c-a54f-47ef-9056-74558b81cfdcTue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Junior High rules: Middle School is for losers! Some wedding invites never come and that’s OK cuz the reception probably sucked! Sometimes the goal in life is to keep your husband alive, sometimes it’s to….you fill in the blanks! And who the heck is Captain Silvertooth?!</p><p> </p><p>On this very special episode of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, Amy and Christine join us the morning after a fun night of celebrating birthdays. We may be a little hung over, but be prepared for a crazy ride of reminiscing about wild nights, inappropriate encounters, closet decorating, and more.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Childhood Memories and Cheerleading Days</li><li>32:15 Memories of Wild Nights</li><li>37:24 Fashion and Closet Stories</li><li>43:18 Career Transitions and Life Paths</li><li>51:02 Retirement and Life After Work</li><li>57:08 Celebrating Birthdays and Shared Experiences</li></ul>no00:54:5917The OGs: Friends for Life!full<![CDATA[Soulmates]]>Eileen wants to know in advance if she’s going to get 10-12 inches….get your minds out of the gutter - she's talking about SNOW! Renée needs to up her lipstick game. Let the Chapstick go! And, Patty is looking for someone in her life to kill spiders. She’s got all the other stuff nailed, but a spider murder hanging around would be great.

In this episode you get to decide if soulmates are real or, if would you rather have more twin flames in your life. Don't know what a "twin flame" is - well listen to the podcast and you will know everything!


]]>669347f5-76e0-4fe2-a533-707fc7ad9d71Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Eileen wants to know in advance if she’s going to get 10-12 inches….get your minds out of the gutter - she's talking about SNOW! Renée needs to up her lipstick game. Let the Chapstick go! And, Patty is looking for someone in her life to kill spiders. She’s got all the other stuff nailed, but a spider murder hanging around would be great.</p><p></p><p>In this episode you get to decide if soulmates are real or, if would you rather have more twin flames in your life. Don't know what a "twin flame" is - well listen to the podcast and you will know everything!</p><p><br /></p>no00:53:5816Soulmatesfull<![CDATA[Hers for the Taking: Real Talk on Reaching the Top. An Interview with author Tracey Newell]]> 

“Surround yourself with people smarter than you”…..” nailed it!” says Renee

 

We were lucky enough to talk to Tracey Newell, a champion for women in the C-Suite, and best selling author of Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond. Join us for our first guest interview and learn more about Tracey’s inspirational words of wisdom: Start early, plan, think big, and play the long game; You can do so much more than you know; You need to know what your super power is; and Own who you are.

 

You can find Tracey’s book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT7SMJ64

]]>b04a2584-88c3-4ab1-90f5-e67f4e3faaaeTue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p> </p><p>“Surround yourself with people smarter than you”…..” nailed it!” says Renee</p><p> </p><p>We were lucky enough to talk to Tracey Newell, a champion for women in the C-Suite, and best selling author of <b><i>Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond</i></b>. Join us for our first guest interview and learn more about Tracey’s inspirational words of wisdom: <i>Start early, plan, think big, and play the long game; You can do so much more than you know; You need to know what your super power is; </i>and <i>Own who you are.</i></p><p> </p><p>You can find Tracey’s book at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT7SMJ64" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT7SMJ64</a></p>no01:02:2615Hers for the Taking: Real Talk on Reaching the Top. An Interview with author Tracey Newellfull<![CDATA[What the Heck is Happening! Body Changes as We Age]]>First sponsor of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie Podcast - Samuels Sperm Face Mask - found exclusively at Eileen’s house. Statistically speaking, your thirties will be your worst haircuts decade. Renee will NOT be setting up an “only fans” for her feet, however Eileen and Patty will be going LIVE in a town near you soon; there is a pretty good chance peanut butter will be involved.

]]>dc4aa176-7f51-4178-976b-65431b653f60Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>First sponsor of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie Podcast - Samuels Sperm Face Mask - found exclusively at Eileen’s house. Statistically speaking, your thirties will be your worst haircuts decade. Renee will NOT be setting up an “only fans” for her feet, however Eileen and Patty will be going LIVE in a town near you soon; there is a pretty good chance peanut butter will be involved.</p>no01:00:4514What the Heck is Happening! Body Changes as We Agefull<![CDATA[What We Wish We Knew]]>Iowa is dreamy, Skijoring and Eileen’s sister’s four-finger talent. Andy gets intimate. Wait, who IS Andy? Don’t be an energy vampire or a short-order cook. Did you know cat litter is used to suck up vomit and magnifying mirrors will entertain you for hours?

Chapters

  • 00:00 Health Challenges and Medical Procedures
  • 15:13 Recovery and Physical Therapy
  • 27:13 News Consumption and Political Engagement
  • 33:14 Legislative Absurdity and False Information
  • 39:03 Hair Care and Color
  • 48:29 Parenting Challenges and Advice
  • 54:08 Sleeping Patterns and Parenting
]]>63f8165b-fc27-4f27-b87d-ccdadb1f806eTue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Iowa is dreamy, Skijoring and Eileen’s sister’s four-finger talent. Andy gets intimate. Wait, who IS Andy? Don’t be an energy vampire or a short-order cook. Did you know cat litter is used to suck up vomit and magnifying mirrors will entertain you for hours?</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Health Challenges and Medical Procedures</li><li>15:13 Recovery and Physical Therapy</li><li>27:13 News Consumption and Political Engagement</li><li>33:14 Legislative Absurdity and False Information</li><li>39:03 Hair Care and Color</li><li>48:29 Parenting Challenges and Advice</li><li>54:08 Sleeping Patterns and Parenting</li></ul>no00:58:2813What We Wish We Knewfull<![CDATA[Odd Quirks]]>Patty’s forming our youths' economic minds, YIKES! Renée’s definitely gone over the edge! Eileen is a freeballing queen. Thongs, blue lights and why you need to wash your fruit.  No spoons allowed! And all things self cleaning…..

Chapters

  • 00:00 Quirky Habits and Preferences
  • 11:09 Psychological Hangups and Quirks
  • 19:40 Hygiene and Personal Preferences
  • 30:54 Bugs, Cleanliness, and Tactile Sensitivities
  • 36:01 Bathroom Etiquette and Hygiene
  • 43:29 Environmental Awareness and Social Norms
  • 48:57 Gender and Language
]]>d0e5335c-2259-4868-ba7b-f552cbccf45fTue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Patty’s forming our youths' economic minds, YIKES! Renée’s definitely gone over the edge! Eileen is a freeballing queen. Thongs, blue lights and why you need to wash your fruit.  No spoons allowed! And all things self cleaning…..</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Quirky Habits and Preferences</li><li>11:09 Psychological Hangups and Quirks</li><li>19:40 Hygiene and Personal Preferences</li><li>30:54 Bugs, Cleanliness, and Tactile Sensitivities</li><li>36:01 Bathroom Etiquette and Hygiene</li><li>43:29 Environmental Awareness and Social Norms</li><li>48:57 Gender and Language</li></ul>no00:55:2012Odd Quirksfull<![CDATA[Introduction to Brains, Brawn, and Bougie]]>Welcome to our new podcast. Get to know Patty, Renee and Eileen as they tell a little bit about themselves.  In this episode you hear about beer runs and Packers fans (may or may not be related), virgin birth, selling drugs (legally!), and calling a friend to get a ride to your own wedding.  Not to be out done by Eileen’s angelic voice.

Chapters

·         00:00 Introduction and Friendship

·         17:16 Education and Lack of Support

·         23:37 Sports and Family Traditions

·         30:17 Adoption and Fertility

·         39:08 Podcast Introduction and Goals

]]>d7b0c58a-dfbc-4154-b2fb-8bcd3ae2fa1bTue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to our new podcast. Get to know Patty, Renee and Eileen as they tell a little bit about themselves.  In this episode you hear about beer runs and Packers fans (may or may not be related), virgin birth, selling drugs (legally!), and calling a friend to get a ride to your own wedding.  Not to be out done by Eileen’s angelic voice.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>·         00:00 Introduction and Friendship</p><p>·         17:16 Education and Lack of Support</p><p>·         23:37 Sports and Family Traditions</p><p>·         30:17 Adoption and Fertility</p><p>·         39:08 Podcast Introduction and Goals</p>no00:43:3811Introduction to Brains, Brawn, and Bougiefull<![CDATA[Brains, Brawn, and Bougie Trailer]]>Welcome to Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, a podcast with 3 life-long friends who tell it like it is! Join us as we share the wisdom we have learned along the way in open - and often hilarious - discussions. You never know what you're going to get, but we promise it will feel like you are sharing a cup of coffee with your best friends. We can't wait for you to join us!

]]>8ef935cf-e652-4cef-8f3c-d901ed02ee61Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:24:58 GMT<p>Welcome to Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, a podcast with 3 life-long friends who tell it like it is! Join us as we share the wisdom we have learned along the way in open - and often hilarious - discussions. You never know what you're going to get, but we promise it will feel like you are sharing a cup of coffee with your best friends. We can't wait for you to join us!</p>no00:02:24Brains, Brawn, and Bougie Trailertrailer