HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

Bridgett Biagi Garratt and Colleen Rosenblum co-host this award-winning show that covers basically everything relevant to women over 50 -- health, relationships, travel, fashion, career moves, and the occasional celebrity interview that brings in a bigger audience. Nearly 400 episodes in and releasing weekly on Wednesdays, the show has found its groove and shows no signs of running out of things to talk about. The two hosts have a natural chemistry that makes episodes feel like eavesdropping on two smart friends catching up over coffee, except they have done research and brought an expert along. Recent guests have included Elizabeth Vargas discussing truth and trauma, which gives you a solid sense of the caliber of guests they attract. What separates this from similar shows in the space is the range. One week might be a serious, medically-informed conversation about menopause management and HRT options, the next could be travel tips for solo women adventurers or a fashion segment about dressing with confidence at any age. The show holds a 4.8 rating from 139 Apple reviews, and listeners consistently mention that they laugh out loud while also learning something genuinely useful. Episodes run 35-60 minutes, and the production quality is solid without being overpolished or feeling corporate. Bridgett and Colleen are not afraid to be funny about the absurdities of midlife -- hot flashes at the worst possible moment, brain fog during important meetings -- but they take their audience and the topics seriously. It strikes that rare balance between entertaining and informative that keeps people subscribing for years.