New Besties

Judas Caesar

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:53:22 +0000

Rhett and Emma recap the Oscars, talk about Rhett's haircut (with full creative credit to Emma), and do a deep dive into Hamnet. But most importantly, they spend a large majority of the episode doing the scuba.

Emily Boots Dickinson

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:09:53 +0000

Rhett and Emma connect virtually in the wake of the Big Boston Blizzard of 2026 to discuss Emma's first tattoo, the 2020 film I'm Thinking of Ending Things, and Beabadoobee. Then, Rhett introduces a new segment dedicated to analyzing lyrics, which both he and Emma take incredibly seriously.

I'm Being Awesome Today

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:57:32 +0000

Rhett and Emma return from their holiday hiatus to catch up on several recent movie releases: Wuthering Heights, The Moment, Pillion, and Send Help. They also discuss The Traitors before giving rousing performances inspired by the “Wide Awake” harmony trend for their Vocal Challenge of the Week.

John Cena's Recital

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:43:25 +0000

Rhett and Emma kick things off with some poetry before explaining how rooms are assigned at the Khia Asylum. Then, they get candid about their feelings on The Life of a Showgirl and revisit the unforgettable death of Allison's mom in Teen Wolf. The rest of the episode turns into chaos as they express their excitement (mostly through song) for Wicked: For Good.

Now Who Is Lola?

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:19:43 +0000

Rhett and Emma recap their Halloweens, dive into Grok and Rhett’s AI video obsession, absolutely slay the vocal challenge of the week, and break down Bugonia.

Lost in the Fog

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:52:56 +0000

Rhett and Emma read selections from the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans and introduce a new segment (Vocal Challenge of the Week) before doing a deep dive into Paramore, Hayley Williams, and her new album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.

The Long Walk...in Heels!

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 17:37:01 +0000

Rhett and Emma catch up on several weeks of culture with topics including: Man's Best Friend, Renee Rapp, the rapture, AI videos online, and Katseye. Then they do improv inspired by The Long Walk.

Foxy (w/ Rosemary Ellis West)

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 07:16:37 +0000

Rhett and Emma sit down with Rosemary Ellis West as she becomes everyone’s new bestie. They discuss the origin of their friendship and dive into everything Rosemary — playing wolves at recess, an aversion to bathrooms, sexy bears at book fairs, wicked kings, Michael Jackson and so much more! This inspires some truly… unique improv.

Ten Toes Down (Maddy's Version)

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:03:03 +0000

In response to Taylor Swift's announcement of her new album The Life of a Showgirl, Rhett and Emma reach out to bestie and proud Swiftie Maddy Lenny for her thoughts on all things Taylor (this episode was recorded pre-engagement announcement).

um...HALP?!

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:54:55 +0000

Rhett and Emma recap Emma's birthday and compare their Labubus. They also talk about the Culture Awards and a very special show Rhett did before doing their most unhinged improv yet.

The Riff-Off but Worse

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:52:26 +0000

This episode is for the improv nerds!

American Horror Story: Rami Malek

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Bebe Rexha, goths, Nicki, SZA, Coldplay, Glee, Ryan Murphy, and Rami Malek. These are just a few of the many topics Rhett and Emma spiral through before doing a little improv.

Ho and Also Hey

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:13:18 +0000

Rhett and Emma talk M3GAN 2.0, F1, Love Island, and Justin Bieber before doing tarot readings for each other. Then, they use their conversation to inspire some improv (it was bound to happen eventually).

Approved by God

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:33:39 +0000

Rhett and Emma are back from their Pride Month break and ready to catch up on the important stuff: Benson Boone, Addison Rae, Sabrina Carpenter, Love Island, and yes...Labubus. They also recount a truly memorable text exchange.

Lesbian Land Recognition

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 29 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma debate the importance of history and perform pieces they recently wrote for each other for a comedy show.

Oh Gay Can You See

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma each perform their own rendition of the national anthem before going back in time to revisit some of their favorite cultural moments from before they met. They reflect on the country music that raised them, the legacy of Harambe, iconic Vines and viral videos, TV crossover episodes, and the music that defined the early 2010s.

Live at Sphere

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 8 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma reunite after a few weeks away for a chaotic catch-up. Topics range from Katy Perry in space and Jojo Siwa's cheating scandal to queer identity, Broadway shows they've seen recently, Rhett's run-in with Dua Lipa, oral surgery, and airplane etiquette.

Gays in Lilly Pulitzer

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma break down The White Lotus' season three finale. They also find out which White Lotus character they would be.

Cool Off and Queen Out

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma discuss Eternal Sunshine Deluxe and their favorite Ariana Grande songs. They talk about Cory Booker's filibuster speech and give thought to what they could yap about for 25 hours. Another fidget explodes. Finally, they celebrate both of their alma maters making the Final Four by going back to God's country and reliving their college days.

The Caged Rhett

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 06:59:21 +0000

Rhett gifts Emma with a cursed NeeDoh while they discuss the habitat of a newly discovered creature. They catch up on Severance and make their predictions for The White Lotus finale. Then, they analyze their individual horoscopes and find out how compatible they are as friends. They wrap up the episode by gushing over their shared love for TurboTax.

Scared Straight

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:24:54 +0000

Rhett and Emma catch up on The White Lotus, Severance, and all the new releases from The Pop Girlies. A fidget explodes. Then, they share their childhood fears with each other.

How to Get Away with Covid

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:21:01 +0000

Rhett and Emma share their thoughts on Mayhem and reflect on Lady Gaga's career so far. They break down The Traitors finale, explore the queer hive mind and how we collectively choose our icons, and revisit their individual experiences during the pandemic--five years later.

Brat en el Club

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 20:09:28 +0000

This is the second half of the very first episode Rhett and Emma ever recorded. They discuss the brat remix album and share some of their favorite moments in their friendship to date.

The Nose Episode

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Rhett tells Emma a story about his previously deviated septum as they both experience various bodily functions. Then, since there is so much good tv right now, they dish on the new seasons of The White Lotus and Traitors.

True Life: I Lived in a Food Desert (w/ August Kees)

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:38:20 +0000

Rhett and Emma welcome their very first guest to the pod: Athena Kees! The three of them discuss the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, and whether or not they would undergo severance. Then, they revisit the movies that sparked their love of cinema and make their 2025 Oscars predictions.

Bird Flu Crash Out

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:07:45 +0000

Rhett and Emma unpack Nosferatu, workshop their Count Orlok impressions, and share memorable stories from school.

Can You Step Off the Kinsey Scale?

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 05:09:03 +0000

Rhett and Emma recap the Grammys and sort of discuss Beyoncé but honestly, they get kind of sidetracked and this one goes all over the place. Enjoy!

Y'all Got Evanescence?

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:51:34 +0000

Rhett and Emma reunite after the holiday break, raising their yayayas and dishing on A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez (once wasn't enough), and the Golden Globes. Then, they share stories from their very first jobs.

Let Emma Solo 2019

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:11:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma debrief about Wicked and Luigi Mangione. Rhett warns Emma about what to expect when watching Emilia Perez. They then discuss their contrasting experiences with performing in their youth.

My Spirited Sister featuring Emma & Abbe Skinner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQTWe7_cAI4

Lifehouse's Everything Skit that Rhett references (trigger warning for like...anything there could be a trigger warning for): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyheJ480LYA

Exposure to Performance

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Rhett and Emma shake off their pre-Wicked screening jitters by chatting about House of Villains and Barron Trump and his suitcase. They reminisce about their early exposure to performance, bond over owning the same Mary Poppins merch, and just begin to touch on the undeniable supremacy of the Glee Cast recordings.

The Blonde Prophecy

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 09:40:46 +0000

Rhett and Emma take the blame for the outcome of the election. They also discuss slime and the Grammy nominations, look back on Beyoncé's Renaissance, and talk about their first besties from childhood.

Playing the Victim

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:46:36 +0000

Rhett and Emma discuss Addison Rae’s “Aquamarine,” Anora, what they were like as children, and the impact of dance.

Westco Hip Hop Performance: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9MYwxLN-ykQ

Vote!!!

thenewbestiespod@gmail.com (Asylum Podcasts) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:36:14 +0000

Rhett and Emma launch their new podcast and discuss The Substance, how they became friends, and the importance of voting.