Honest To Pete
Honest To Pete
Katy & Carol
Welcome mamas and daughters to ‘Honest to Pete," a midwest mom's guide to living a glamorous life in New York City. Each week, Katy Schuele Scanlan and her lovely Mother, Carol Grief Schuele, bring Good ole midwest values to new york city… because someone has to. This is a podcast where they come together to share their lives, talk about their experiences from fashion week and celebrity sightings, to getting the grandchildren to bed on time..and of course some good old Milwaukee gossip! Join us every Thursday to get your weekly dose of mother and daughter conversation! Cheers! 
Everyone Does Better When Mom Puts Herself First
Katy planned the whole family vacation to Rhode Island with a private chef massages surfing lessons and a photo shoot and mom cannot wait. Moms always put themselves last but everyone does better when mom puts herself first and we are getting into all of it. Plus men in the grocery store and why we love them but simply cannot send them alone.
Jul 30
43 min
What It Actually Takes to Be a Present Parent
Nobody talks about how hard it is to be truly present as a parent especially when you are also trying to maintain a career and your own identity. Katy has been solo parenting for two weeks and is getting really honest about what that looks like. Plus the family trip to Rhode Island is officially booked and everyone just needs a break.
Jul 23
38 min
Mom Went Shopping in Vegas and the Sales Associates Had Other Plans
Cici met a cow for the first time at the county fair in a red gingham dress and pigtails and it was everything. Mom is in Las Vegas sick with the wrong hotel reservation and still managed to have the best time at Delilah's at the Wynn and the Sphere. And mom went shopping at the luxury stores in Vegas and the sales associates had completely other plans for her.
Jul 16
37 min
Mom Has Thoughts on Taylor Swift's Wedding
Mom has thoughts on Taylor Swift's wedding and they are not all positive. She also chipped her tooth at the Fourth of July party without eating a single thing. And we just hosted 17 people for Fourth of July and have learned a lot about being a good host and an even better house guest.
Jul 13
35 min
Mom Returned Every 4th of July Outfit and Found Her Dress at the Grocery Store
Mom returned every single Fourth of July outfit she ordered and ended up finding her dress at the grocery store and we cannot make this up. She also pulled the gas nozzle out too early at the station and sprayed gas all over herself and her car and the reason why is so very Carol. And every single family member is descending on the house for Fourth of July and the tent is up and the caterers are coming and we are so ready.
Jul 3
37 min
What Would You Do With $58 Million?!
What would you do with $58 million because Katy has a very detailed plan and it involves private jets and Paris. Plus we debate should Father's Day be as big a deal as Mother's Day and we are not holding back. Also we learned mom got swimmer's ear at the public pool too much as a kid and so she just never swam again?? Honest To Pete!
Jun 26
39 min
Toddler Doctor Appointments, Block Parties & Mom's Embarrassing Gym Story
The Knicks won the championship and the streets of Brooklyn were absolutely unhinged in the best way possible. Mom pushed through her hardest workout ever until a medicine ball had other plans. And we are covering toddler doctor appointments, block parties and everything in between.
Jun 18
48 min
She Used to Be a Knicks Dancer and This Playoff Run Is Bringing It All Back
We have a source that says Taylor Swift is getting married at Madison Square Garden and we have thoughts on all of it. Plus Katy opens up about what it feels like to watch the Knicks playoffs as a former Knicks dancer and Carol gets really honest about coming home from New York feeling blue and what actually pulled her out of it.
Jun 11
45 min
We Took Our Toddler to Mexico: Traveling With A Toddler Q&A
Mom almost got detained at the airport over a candle she forgot she packed. She also lied about holy water at the post office and then told on herself to a room full of strangers. And we took Cici to the Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico for her second birthday and we're answering all your toddler travel questions.
Jun 4
54 min
My Mom Inspired Me to Write My Daughter a Birthday Letter Every Year
Mom has theories on Taylor Swift's wedding and she has a lot to say about the dress and the venue. Plus Katy shares the birthday tradition she started for Cici that will make every mom stop in their tracks — writing her a letter every single year to open when she's older. And Carol, a lifelong opera singer, admits the stage might be calling her back.
May 21
48 min
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