Hey, Glams!
We can’t believe it, but we just turned 7! Seven years, almost 600 episodes, and somehow we still have more to say than time to say it in. To celebrate, we skipped the standard highlight reel and did something more fun: we got into the actual behind-the-scenes of running this podcast, including the episodes that never made it to your ears and the reasons we killed them.
We also closed out with a trend that’s everywhere right now — no-explanation “things worth the splurge.” See what made it on our lists.
Keep reading for highlights!
This is the part we don’t usually talk about: sometimes we record a full episode, pay to produce it, and then decide it’s never seeing daylight.
The reasoning always comes back to the same thing — we’re journalists first. If a guest spends the whole interview hyping themselves up instead of actually telling listeners something useful, or if something about the conversation just doesn’t sit right, we’ll scrap it. This year alone, two episodes got cut after filming: one where the guest’s message was communicated so unclearly it would’ve confused listeners more than helped them, and another where the guest made bold claims about their expertise that didn’t hold up to basic scrutiny.
We also went further back and pulled the curtain on episodes that got fully deleted from the archive after the fact. One involved a dermatologist who later went viral for penile filler injections and was ultimately put on probation by the Medical Board of California in 2025 — the board cited gross negligence and inadequate record-keeping, among other findings, though he didn’t admit wrongdoing. We’d noticed something felt off during the actual taping (long unexplained waits, an odd energy), and once the professional complaints started surfacing, we pulled the episode entirely.
Our philosophy, as we said on the episode: strong opinions, loosely held. If we vouch for someone and then learn something that changes the picture, we’re willing to reverse course — even after the fact.
To close out the anniversary episode, we did our own spin on the “worth the splurge” trend taking over the internet right now. Sara and Kirbie’s list:
Kirbie’s picks:
Hair extensions — an investment, but worth it for the versatility and length payoff
Renee Rouleau Anti-Bump Treatment + Hero Cosmetics micro-dart patches — her fail-proof combo for stopping a cystic pimple before it fully forms
A home printer — sounds unglamorous, but the peace of mind of never running to FedEx again is priceless!
Goop Kitchen — genuinely delicious and feels good to eat
Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint — the perfect amount of coverage while still looking like your skin
Prada Paradoxe — if you follow Kirbie, you know this is her signature scent
Sara’s picks:
Vision correction surgery (ICL) — life-changing, period! No more packing contacts or glasses for every trip. Plus, waking up and being able to see is the best feeling ever
Dyson Airwrap — the styling tool that broke the internet for a reason
Lash extensions — high maintenance to be low maintenance!
Windmill Air purifier — cleans the air automatically and looks good doing it
Shark robot vacuum — vacuums and mops on its own, handles maintenance between deep cleans
Where we agree:
A good haircut — doesn’t need to be expensive, just needs to be right; it changes how your hair falls and styles
Microneedling — one of the few treatments that benefits nearly any skin type or concern, but only when done by a qualified professional, never with an at-home device
Laser hair removal — “best investment ever,” full stop — no more shaving!
Do you have a favorite Gloss Angeles episode? And what are your favorite things you think are worth the splurge? Tell us in the comments!
You can watch and listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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SHARKNINJA | FlexStyle Air Styling and Drying System
BABYLISSPRO | Nano Titanium 1¼” Extended Barrel Curling Iron
BIO IONIC | Long Barrel Curling Iron 0.75”
T3 | Switch Kit Curl Trio Interchangeable Curling Iron
RENÉE ROULEAU | Anti Bump Solution
HERO COSMETICS | Mighty Patch Micropoint for Blemishes
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WINDMILL AIR - Compact Air Purifier
SHARK - PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 Vac & Mop
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