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The Coop with Kit

Kit Hoover

37 episodes

5 months ago

Kit, Trev, and Harper crack open the mailbag and take on the big (and small) stuff that comes with party season, milestone birthdays, and finding joy when life gets quieter. From prom night panic to dolphin disco cruises and a chef who almost sent everyone to the ER with Cajun spice overload, this one is full of stories you’ll want to retell at your next girls’ night. We talk party stress, showing up for your friends, and why it’s totally normal to feel a little lost in your 50s—even when lif...

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Kit, Trev, and Harper crack open the mailbag and take on the big (and small) stuff that comes with party season, milestone birthdays, and finding joy when life gets quieter. From prom night panic to dolphin disco cruises and a chef who almost sent everyone to the ER with Cajun spice overload, this one is full of stories you’ll want to retell at your next girls’ night. We talk party stress, showing up for your friends, and why it’s totally normal to feel a little lost in your 50s—even when lif...

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Episodes (20/37)

The Coop with Kit

Letters: Parties, Prom Nights & Pulling Yourself Out of a Funk

Kit, Trev, and Harper crack open the mailbag and take on the big (and small) stuff that comes with party season, milestone birthdays, and finding joy when life gets quieter. From prom night panic to dolphin disco cruises and a chef who almost sent everyone to the ER with Cajun spice overload, this one is full of stories you’ll want to retell at your next girls’ night. We talk party stress, showing up for your friends, and why it’s totally normal to feel a little lost in your 50s—even when lif...

6 months ago

22 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Marion Jones: Redemption, Resilience & Hitting Her Boldest Stride

What happens when the fastest woman in the world steps into The Coop? You get a no-holds-barred conversation that’s equal parts jaw-dropper, life coach, and soul shake. Featuring Olympic gold medalist, WNBA pro, and fellow Tar Heel, Marion Jones—a true legend who has lived the highest highs and lowest lows on a very public stage. A woman who soared, stumbled, and showed up with more heart than ever. From field day phenom to global icon, prison time to present-day purpose, Marion’s story is on...

7 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Kit & Trev: 40 Years of Friendship Gold, Bad Haircuts & Side-Splitting Shenanigans

What happens when two ride-or-die besties, with nearly 40 years of friendship under their belts, sit down for a no-filter catch-up? You get this heart-bursting, laugh-out-loud, “I needed this” episode of The Coop. Kit is joined by her best friend Casey “Trev” Ladd—track teammates at UNC turned lifelong partners in crime (minus the crime… well, mostly)—for a deep and hilarious dive into what makes friendship last through decades, drama, and dip gone wrong. Harper McDonald, Producer of The Coop...

7 months ago

37 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Melissa Stark: Balancing NFL Sidelines, Motherhood & Femininity in Version 2.0

Today in The Coop, Kit is joined by the unstoppable Melissa Stark — trailblazing sports broadcaster, Sunday Night Football sideline reporter, and mom of four. From interviewing legends to raising teens, Melissa opens up about her fearless career in a male-dominated field, how she walked away from her dream job at 26 to raise her family, and how she made an epic return in her 50s. Melissa opens up about what it really took to make it in a male-dominated world — from navigating locker rooms and...

7 months ago

55 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Letters: Imperfect Moms, Live TV Bombs & The Beauty of 50

It’s a little bit breast milk, a little bit Hamburglar—and a whole lot of real talk. In this hilarious and heartfelt Letters to the Coop episode, Kit and Harper get personal, reflecting on the chaos, comedy, and big-life shifts of early motherhood, career curveballs, and what it feels like to hit the big 5-0. From on-air fails (hello, live from Hamburglar Germany) to pumping backstage, Kit shares the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her journey—on camera and off. The duo opens up about t...

7 months ago

24 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Coach Margueritte Aozasa: Inside the Mind of an NCAA Champion & The Power of Good Parenting

Kit sits down with powerhouse Margueritte Aozasa — the youngest coach ever to win an NCAA soccer championship — for a wide-ranging, wisdom-packed convo that goes way beyond the field. They talk about the mindset that made her a champion, how her parents shaped her confidence, and what it really takes to lead with heart. From childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball to balancing motherhood and coaching at the highest level — this is one of those episodes you’ll want to bookmark and sh...

8 months ago

56 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Letters: Gray Hair Confessions, Unwritten Text Rules & Questions We’re Not Supposed to Ask

Get ready for a funny, keep-it-real ride as Kit and Harper dive into more juicy, hilarious, and relatable listener questions! This week, we’re talking: • How Kit keeps her energy sky-high (spoiler: it’s not just coffee) • The gray hair debate: embrace the silver or dye till you die? • Group texts gone wild (should you leave? how many emojis is too many?) • Botox, fillers, eyelid lifts… & the million-dollar question: can you ask if someone had work done? • Future grandma names, slumber par...

8 months ago

28 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Natalie Morales: Career Reinvention, Big Leaps & Letting Go in the Saddle

What happens when two longtime friends—TV host & journalist Natalie Morales (The Today Show, Access Hollywood, The Talk) and Kit Hoover—finally sit down to spill the tea on everything they nevertalked about before? Pure magic. Today’s episode is real, raw, and ridiculously fun—just two girlfriends catching up and dishing on career twists, hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, and the unexpected things that bring them joy (hint: horses, wine, and letting go of perfection). Some of Our...

8 months ago

56 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Letters to The Coop: Handling Criticism, College Decisions & Thriving Through Tween Chaos

We’re back with another round of Letters to The Coop, and y’all keep bringing the good questions! In this episode, we dive into everything from dating after divorce (Katie Couric gave us GREAT advice for dating in your 50s!) to handling a friend who’s suddenly way too critical. We also talk about surviving the college admissions process (spoiler: the stress is real, but we’ve got tips!), and of course, middle school drama—because is there anything more brutal than those tween years? Plus, Kit...

8 months ago

30 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Dr. Mary Claire Haver: The Ultimate Menopause Reset From Hot Flashes to Better Sex

Ladies, it’s time to take back control of menopause—and get hopeful! No more raw dogging menopause. This episode is your ultimate menopause game plan, Coop Chicks! In this eye-opening episode, Kit sits down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver—the #1 menopause doctor—to get mad, educated, and hopeful. We break down the myths, the medical gaslighting, and the game-changing solutions that every woman needs to know. From hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to weight gain, libido, bone health, and brain fog,...

9 months ago

1 hour

The Coop with Kit

Letters to The Coop: Gut Feelings, Big Swings & The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

Alright, Coop Chicks—y’all asked, and we’re answering! It’s another Letters to The Coop, where Kit and Harper dish out advice, real talk, and maybe a little tough love. Today, we are tackling… Jealousy in relationships—Is it a gut feeling or a one-way ticket to Bye-Bye Town? Sisters & money—How do you say no without ruining family brunch? Imposter syndrome—Do we believe in it? Competitive mindset—How swinging for the fences (literally) shaped Kit’s entire life. And in true Coop fashion, ...

9 months ago

27 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Chelsea Handler: Joyfully Chasing 50, Vulnerability & What Turns Her On

Go grab your vodka cocktail (or your gummy) and tune in for today's conversation in The Coop, which is fearless, funny, and packed with wonderous truth bombs. The one-and-only Chelsea Handler brings us her signature mix of sharp humor and unapologetic truth-telling. With her upcoming book, I’ll Have What She’s Having, she dives into what therapy taught her, why she’s strutting into her 50s with confidence, and how she’s done proving herself to anyone—and we get into all of it. From her obsess...

9 months ago

50 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Margaret Cho: Rewriting the Gift of Sleep, Sobriety & Situationships

In today’s fearless episode of The Coop, we welcome the one and only Margaret Cho—comedian, actor, musician, activist, and absolute legend. From crushing stand-up stages at 14 years old, to breaking racial barriers with All-American Girl, to selling out Carnegie Hall, and even playing Kim Jong-il on 30 Rock—Margaret has done it all, and then some. She’s Live and Livid on stage these days, and we get into exactly what’s fueling her fire—from women’s rights to political absurdity to finding joy...

9 months ago

54 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Letters to The Coop: Boundaries, Brain Fog & Being the Lead in Your Own Story

Grab a glass of wine and settle in, y'all - Kit and Harper are back with another edition of Letters to The Coop! They're swapping stories, tackling your questions, and keeping it real. From learning to say no without guilt to surviving menopause with humor (and maybe a hot flash or fifty), they dive into the messy, beautiful chaos of life. Kit shares how she unwinds after marathon days on set, dishes out wisdom on staying close with adult kids, and talks about embracing growth and letting the...

10 months ago

36 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson: Showing Up in Life's Hardest Moments

In this special episode of The Coop with Kit, Kit sits down with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, renowned author, parenting expert, and mental health professional, to explore the emotional terrain of grief, loss, and resilience. Tina shares her personal journey, professional insights, and tangible strategies to help us navigate life’s toughest moments, from natural disasters to personal transitions. The conversation explores the neuroscience of grief, the power of self-compassion, and actionable tools...

10 months ago

53 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Letters to The Coop: Facing Fear, Ditching Regret & the Power of Girlfriends

Kit (Host) and Harper (Producer) are cracking open The Coop mailbag to tackle Coop Chicks’ burning questions! From rediscovering passions at 50 with the “ready, fire, aim!” mindset to taking fearless leaps and celebrating why girlfriends are the ultimate MVPs, Kit is serving up advice with her signature Southern charm and wild stories (raw egg milkshakes, anyone?). This one is packed with heart, laughter, and a whole lotta wisdom. -- This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper ...

10 months ago

27 minutes

The Coop with Kit

2024 Wrap-Up: From Laugh Lines to Bedside Confessions

In this special episode, Kit (Host) and Harper (Producer) reflect on the funniest and most memorable moments from The Coop’s incredible 2024 lineup. From Jenny McCarthy’s outrageous tale of her $1,500 mall boob job (yes, she was awake!) to Katie Couric’s hilarious exchange with Ryan Reynolds about colonoscopies. Cindy Crawford brought both humor and heart, sharing candid reflections on empty nesting and the famous story of her husband Randy, George Clooney, and a million-dollar duffle bag. An...

10 months ago

34 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Elizabeth Hurley: Perennial Beauty, Self-Exams & Bonds Beyond Breakups

We’ve got a corker of an episode for you today. The incomparable Elizabeth Hurley is joining us—actress, model, entrepreneur, producer, and all-around icon. From her unforgettable turn in Austin Powers to her impact on Breast Cancer research, Elizabeth has spent decades captivating us all with her charm, sharp wit, and unmistakable style. In this episode, Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary journey in career, advocacy, and relationships. We, of course, touch on the lighter s...

11 months ago

58 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Rachel Hollis: Brave Dreamer, Hard Lessons and The Questions That Change Everything

Today in the Coop, we’ve got the queen of keepin’ it real herself—Rachel Hollis. She’s a bestselling author, powerhouse speaker, and your no-BS friend who’ll tell you to chase those big, scary dreams with everything you’ve got. Known for Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing, Rachel’s here to talk about grit, growth, and getting out of your own way. Lucky for all of us she has her 10th book coming out, What if YOU are the Answer. And today she is teaching us exactly how to ask...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

The Coop with Kit

Uzo Aduba: Restoring Joy & The Road Ahead with Her Mother's Legacy

Get ready, because this week in The Coop, we’ve got the one-and-only—Uzo Aduba. You know her as the unforgettable Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren from Orange is the New Black, but Uzo’s story is so much bigger than her iconic characters. Her new book, The Road is Good, dives into a life filled with resilience, joy, and the unstoppable strength and spunk she inherited from her mother. Growing up as a Nigerian-American in a Boston suburb, Uzo faced challenges fitting in but learned to embrace her i...

1 year ago

39 minutes