Sep 29, 20261h 2mS1
Cynthia and Aydan return to Ponytails & Paperback after a month-long hiatus without Brookie and Ashley, catching up on life, parenting, and reading. They discuss feeling exhausted, decorating for fall despite hot...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Ponytails & Paperbacks - the podcast where fresh blowouts meet late-night paperbacks and unapologetic opinions. Hosted by a group of salon besties who live for good hair days and even better books, this show is your new comfort listen with a little spice on top. Each week, we dive into everything from trending hairstyles, behind-the-chair stories, and beauty industry tea to swoon-worthy romance, addictive fantasy, and the best smut books worth staying up way too late for. Whether you're a hairstylist, a book lover, a hopeless romantic, or just here for the vibes - grab your coffee (or wine), throw your hair in a ponytail, and crack open a paperback. You're right where you belong!
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What is Ponytails & Paperbacks about?
Welcome to Ponytails & Paperbacks - the podcast where fresh blowouts meet late-night paperbacks and unapologetic opinions. Hosted by a group of salon besties who live for good hair days and even better books, this show is your new comfort listen with a little spice on top.
What has Ponytails & Paperbacks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Falling Into Autumn: Books, Pools and Pondering." (29 September 2026, 62 minutes), "Weekend Reflection and Rants" (16 August 2026, 74 minutes), and "Silent Treatment, Rainy Lake Adventures, Book Recaps and A New School Year." (15 August 2026, 57 minutes).
How often does Ponytails & Paperbacks publish?
Ponytails & Paperbacks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Ponytails & Paperbacks?
Booking probability for Ponytails & Paperbacks is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ponytails & Paperbacks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ponytails & Paperbacks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Ponytails & Paperbacks?
The strongest fits for Ponytails & Paperbacks are Beauty, Hair & Personal Care. Ponytails & Paperbacks has an arts audience.
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Ponytails & Paperbacks is an arts podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #15
Weekend Reflection and Rants
Aug 16, 20261h 14mS1Aydan and Cynthia catch up with Ashley and reminisce about recording during a power outage, then swap weekend stories: Cynthia angrily mowed the lawn while upset that Jeffrey didn’t notice she was mad, they shopped...
Aug 15, 202657 minS1Two hosts catch up after missing a week, discussing a lingering car brake noise despite dealership checks, recent trips to Edisto and a chaotic pontoon rental on Lake Murray where a torrential storm terrified the kids...
Jul 24, 202651 minS1Aydan, Brooke and Cynthia reunite after two weeks, with Cynthia providing tech support, and congratulate Aiden on her 10-year vow renewal, sharing highlights like intense dancing to a K-pop song, great food, family...
Jul 20, 20261h 3mS1The Ponytails and Paperbacks hosts welcome Ashley back while noting Brookie is absent, discuss how youth softball/baseball and potential travel ball dominate their schedules, and recommend leagues (favoring...
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Jun 29, 20261h 1mS1Three friends catch up after a missed week, joking about being “camp counselors” during summer break, kids’ half-day camps, and the challenges of potty-training a 3–4 month pit-lab puppy. They recap recent trips to the...
Episode #10
Hair Show Chronicles, Bachelor Drama, Farewell to a fur baby and Customer Service Etiquette.
Jun 9, 202654 minS1Two hosts return from a couple-week hiatus to recap attending the Premier Hair Show in Orlando, discussing people-watching, spotting hairstylists like Emily Chen and Jacob Khan, and frustrations with overcrowded...
Episode #9
From Wrestling Rings to Puppy Things...
May 23, 20261h 2mS1<p>On this “Ponytails and Paperbacks” episode with only two hosts (Ashley is at a dealership; Brooke has kids’ dentist appointments), they recap busy weekends: one host surprised her son Gray with WWE SmackDown at...
May 8, 20261h 2mS1<p>The hosts of “Ponytails and Paperbacks” return after a two-week break, joke about recording candid office audio, and recap their weekends: one rested, got seafood and visited a bookstore; another attended a rainy...
Apr 22, 20261h 1mS1<p>Ponytails & Paperbacks: Hiatus Catch-Up, UFO Rabbit Holes, and Book Club Updates The hosts of “Ponytails and Paperbacks” return after an unplanned two-week hiatus due to spring break and life events, including...
Apr 1, 20261h 5mS1<p>The hosts of “Ponytails and Paperbacks” chat about their weekends, including seeing Abigail perform downtown and concerns about a nearby shooting, extensive yard work and mulch spreading, baseball in Lexington...
Episode #5
Cozy weekend check-ins, latest books reads, AI inspirations, and red flags behind the chair
Mar 25, 202650 minS1<p>The hosts of Ponytails and Paperbacks catch up on their weekends, introduce their first “special guest” Maggie May (Ashley’s Frenchie), and chat about shopping for Easter dresses and bathing suits, busy sports...
Episode #4
Life is Expensive, Lessons Are Priceless
Mar 13, 20261h 8mS1<p>Conversations about price, life, and learning.</p>
Episode #3
Good Bread & Good Hair Days
Feb 24, 202654 minS1<p>Weekend recap, sourdough bread, Ugly Love, and hair consultations.</p>
Episode #2
From Valentine's Day to Book Genres
Feb 16, 202649 minS1<p>This week we introduce Brooke, talk about Valentine's Day, book genres, right of way etiquette, and activities with family.</p>
Feb 10, 202658 minS1<p>We kick off our first podcast covering hot topics like introductions, the Super Bowl, saggy balls, A Court Of Thorn And Roses series, and other random things.</p>
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