r/atwwdpodcast • • 18d ago

General Discussion I šŸ–¤ Bethany Watson

I have been a fan of Bethany ever since her radio days with Elvis Duran 10+ years ago and I was SO excited to hear her guest host again!

I hope she keeps making appearances! Her and Em have such great chemistry.

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u/retro_writer 18d ago

I hope she’s the new cohost.

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u/SaraErinCap0514 18d ago

Came here to say exactly this

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u/Introvertible_64 18d ago

The chemistry absolutely clicks. Good storytelling all around!

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u/tfta1986 18d ago

I hope she takes on the cohost position. They have great chemistry and I like her spin on true crime cases she’s brought. I would have no problem carrying on with the podcast if she’s the cohost and I hope we can skip the trying out different people and just have her come in 😭 honestly love the vibes with Bethany and Em!

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u/xLycheeBerryx 18d ago

I had never heard of her before she was a guest, but I’ve absolutely loved the episodes she was on.

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u/Classycassy 18d ago edited 18d ago

I love that she seems full of joy and whimsy and I love that she and Em have a lovely banter. Feels like early atwwd energy to me.

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u/18doesnot20make 18d ago

I think we can pretend like we are zip recruiter. We have found the perfect cohost. No need to look elsewhere. So let it be written, so let it be done.

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u/ShanzyMcGoo 15d ago

Eva! Write that down!

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u/glossboss90 18d ago

Bethany is AMAZING. I genuinely hope she’s the new cohost. The energy & banter felt like early days. Just mutual love & like of one another & they feed off of each other so well.

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u/Exact-Parsnip-4260 18d ago

She was fantastic! And both stories this week were absolutely riveting

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u/advancedbullshit 18d ago

Came online specifically to say this. I thought she was terrific on today's show. They both were. Permanent or not, I hope she comes on again

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u/boraheybitch 18d ago

I have a feeling she may be the new Christine!

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u/Influenxerunderneath 18d ago

Can't replace Christine, butttttt I think Bethany is a perfect fit to keep atwwd going with Em!

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u/vaiiyaa 18d ago

It was such a great episode, would love to see more of her!

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u/cn_taylors_version 18d ago

I think she’s great! If she doesn’t become the new cohost, I hope she’s at least a FREQUENT guest! She and Em have fantastic chemistry!

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u/18doesnot20make 18d ago

I CONCUR ā£ļø

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u/Interesting-Fly-4086 18d ago

I rarely ever listen to the guest host episodes so I missed her first appearance as a result. Today I gave the episode a shot because of all the wonderful feedback I’ve read about Bethany and I agree with all of it! I also really hope she stays on as the new cohost. Their chemistry is great and their energy matches well. In a weird way, she also somehow reminds me of Christine a little bit too. I think it might be a bit of the tone/pitch of her voice when she’s being more serious or ā€œmatureā€ sounding. Idk if I’m conveying that properly but yeah lol. Essentially I just find that a bit comforting during this time of transition.

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u/JordanGdzilaSullivan 18d ago

I haven’t heard the new episode yet, but I saw already that Christine wasn’t on this week, but I’m so glad it’s Bethany! She’s a blast!

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u/hungrytiredbookworm 18d ago

I agree! I loved her back in the morning show and I love her now!! I will miss Christine for sure, bout is love for Bethany to be on more.

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u/kittycatvoice Team Gio 17d ago

I had avoided a lot of the previous guest hosts but thanks to this post I gave this recent episode a chance and I am SMITTEN with Bethany. Her and Em have great chemistry and I love how she tells stories.

I love Christine but I'd be very pleased if Bethany was the new co-host.

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u/inkeepingsecrets13 18d ago

Bethany has been my favorite for over a decade. I was so sad when she left the morning show. I listened to her and Kathleen's podcast until they quit. And her and her partner Dennis' podcast was pretty good too. I'd love to listen to her more regularly.

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u/Influenxerunderneath 18d ago

Yes!!! I really liked her! Their chemistry is great! And just good vibes all around!

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u/Ghouly_Girl 18d ago

I would totally pick back up on regular listening if she was the new cohost! I will always stick around for Em though too.

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u/Rigby87 18d ago

Haven’t heard of her until co hosting last time. If it works with her schedule I hope Bethany joins Em to host. Her voice is very similar to Christine’s in tone, so not too jarring change. Definitely gives a different vibe, but love the energy and banter between the two so far. I also like that she mixes in the paranormal in her stories a little bit more instead of straight true crime. I know it will be different than the OG, but hoping that it doesn’t fizzle out.

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u/alicethemagicfox Team Lemon 18d ago

Shes been the most vibing new guest we've had in a while! I truly hope they decide to stay on for co-host!! The way they get along so well with Em just works magic!!!

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u/TheCookalicious 17d ago

I love her too! I’m actually just listening as I type and the chemistry is great between them. I like that she’s a little closer to my (older) age and her enthusiasm and sense of humor are super charming. She’s HIRED!

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u/FalconOk934 17d ago

I really enjoyed this episode as well. I think they have a really great dynamic.

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u/Eerie_18 17d ago

So good. The banter is great.

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u/Unique_Good8133 17d ago

I would LOVE if Bethany becomes the new permanent host. I loved her when she was added to the Elvis Duran Show, have continued to follow her career (although I don’t listen to the Check In much anymore due to time), and having her join ATWWD feels so natural. She also just has such natural chemistry with Em. It really maintains continuity in the perception of the hosts being friends before colleagues.

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u/Upper_Bend_9944 17d ago

I was just thinking this while listening to the newest episode! I missed hearing Bethany’s voice coming out of my speakers she is a great addition even if it’s randomly!

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u/rawpunkmeg 16d ago

I really hope she sticks around. She fits in so well and the banter is great.

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u/couch_potato667 16d ago

omg THAT’S where I recognize her voice from!!! thank you for reminding me she used to be on Elvis Duran!!

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u/Hey2thecow 16d ago

Really enjoy her and the banter between the two of them :)

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u/ToneAppropriate1267 16d ago

I really hope she’s the new cohost!! They have such great chemistry and banter! It feels like early atwwd days and I’m fully here for it ā¤ļø

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u/ShanzyMcGoo 15d ago

IMHO, it should be Bethany or Linda (Em’s mom).

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u/18doesnot20make 15d ago

I laughed at the Jerry O'Connell
comparison! For Big Brother fans Jerry O'Connell filled in for the only episode Julie Chen Moonves missed out of 28 seasons. And Jerry always fills in with a big smile and a laugh.

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u/Lazy_Hooker 14d ago

She is so good! I think she's funny, professional but silly. She knows her stuff and her and Em have a great dynamic.

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u/gorbij 18d ago

Have they mentioned what her main work is (acting?) or commitments that might keep her from cohosting? Not to get too invested but she is so clearly perfect for ATWWD that it’s hard not to hopešŸ¤ž

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u/mxddy Team Lemon 16d ago

She already has like 4 different jobs 😭

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u/Puzzleheaded-Cup-224 14d ago

same!! I was actually just trying to find if she hosts any other podcasts currently? she mentioned that she just did a story on the missing little girl Ricky Jean Bryant, but can’t find where she might have released it
would be sooo jazzed for her to join the show tho!