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Sidetracked

Get ready to be Sidetracked with Heather MacFadyen and Cynthia Yanof. Each week these two tackle the most “urgent” issues surrounding friendship, aging (un)gracefully, marriage, parenting mishaps, and faith. There’s enough laughs to make you snort and enough relatability to make you wonder if they’re reading your mind. Come for the humor, come for the camaraderie . . . heck, come for the spectacle. You tracking?  Become a Super Tracker and get twice the laughs, twice the snorts, and twice the content every single month: https://sidetracked.supercast.com/
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  • 24 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 50 min
  • English

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  • Dec 19, 2025 · 55 min

    Repos, Rockettes, and Shapewear “Situations”

    This episode is officially Sidetracked by Brett—according to Riverside stats and real life. Cynthia outsources a half marathon, still beats Mike, and proves once again that efficiency is a spiritual gift. Meanwhile, Heather’s car gets repossessed, tracked down via Life360, and narrowly saved from auction, which feels extremely on-brand for this show. From there, it’s New York chaos (13.5 miles walked, Bergdorf snobbery, fake purses, secondhand smoke highs, and Rockettes with an obstructed view), followed by Christmas décor spirals, nutcracker regrets, and a Favorite Things party that deserves its own documentary. They wrap it all up with wedding season panic, shapewear betrayal in multiple fast-food bathrooms, Chanel lip gloss theft (no apologies), gift-wrapping parties as ministry, and the reminder that motherhood is mostly logistics, friendship, and laughing so you don’t cry. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Tile by Life360 (love the cute colors!) Twinkly lights on Cynthia’s mantle “How’d I Miss That” by Cynthia Yanof (preorder!!) Paint By Number—Custom with a Pic New Knives out movie on Netflix “Wake Up Dead Man!” Kate McLeod body stones duo lotion Sephora mascara samples magnesium oil for sleep Chanel Lip Gloss 119 microneedling lotion ella’s sweet devotional gift Free People Dupe Bag Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

  • Dec 5, 2025 · 48 min

    Mounting Dogs and Menopausal Bras

    Heather and Cynthia are back after Thanksgiving and fully committed to the chaos that is early December—menopausal bras, mounting dogs, viral Walmart sweaters, and all that kinda stuff. Heather recaps her Floribama trip and attending church in a bar. Cynthia counters with peak Christmas in Dallas energy with a decked–out Advent service where the trees were glowing, Silent Night was soaring, and JB chose to bring in …a Rubik’s Cube. During church. Naturally. They talk about college kids coming home (and changing the whole vibe of the house in about 12 hours), using ChatGPT as a free holiday therapist, and a viral post from a 76-year-old grandma that has them rethinking how much we center everything around the nuclear family at the holidays. There are front-yard cigar sessions, awkward ex-boyfriend run-ins, grandmas eating puzzle pieces, and a deep dive into whether anyone actually needs Matthew McConaughey’s book of poems and prayers under the tree. It’s another good week to be Sidetracked! Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Sherry’s episode on Gift Wrapping–Living on Diet Coke and a Prayer Bergdorf Goodman puffy outfit Cynthia’s sweater Whoop bands Away Carry-on Bag Aerie real soft pjs “Poems and Prayers” by Matthew McConaughey “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey Pink Car Vacuum Yeti Espresso Cups Gel Nail Kit Pokemon Card Binder Remote Control Bugatti Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

  • Nov 21, 2025 · 51 min

    Prairie Drama, Porch Pirates, and Tangled-Up Teens

    Another week, another Sidetracked stacked with unfiltered life chaos. Cynthia breaks down her girls’ trip—which included a hotel Little House on the Prairie binge and a heated debate over why Almanzo is clearly a 40-year-old courting a child—followed by her now-infamous “did you poop your pants?” bench incident, and the fence-straddle injury that officially shut down her reproductive department. Heather brings the world’s worst “wife” hat—so atrocious even a porch pirate said “absolutely not”—plus a teenage car moment that left everyone literally wired. And they both ask ChatGPT “What three celebrities am I a mix of?” with results ranging from Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Garner, and Joanna Gaines (you better believe Cynthia lost her mind over this.) Today’s episode promises electric wires, questionable fashion, prairie romance analysis, and a soft pitch to HGTV—you’re welcome. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! Kari Kampakis Finding Jesus Doll Skin Fix Rothy’s Clogs Kristin Ess Shampoo and Conditioner L’Occitane Almond Hair and Body Fragrance Mist Birkenstock Dupes Pluribus show Tennis Bracelet Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

  • Nov 7, 2025 · 48 min

    Pancreatitis, Pre-Check, and Pronouncing Gayla

    Heather and Cynthia come in hot today talking about the “not a birthday party” Heather planned for Cynthia — featuring Bridgerton gowns, Boy Scout uniforms, and Heather wearing her mom’s silk ball gown that allegedly ties 11 different ways (some of which should probably never see daylight). Vegas also makes an appearance — where Mike booked a 6:30 a.m. flight “because it was cheaper,” entered Cynthia’s birthday wrong, and waltzed through TSA PreCheck while she stood with the masses questioning her life. It’s peak Sidetracked today: medical drama, surprise costumes, a gala/gay-la/gah-la pronunciation debate, husbands panicking over dress codes, and moms turning hospital IVs into spa fantasies. Come for the gallbladder chaos; stay for the gala spiral — and leave wondering if Cynthia has a slot machine problem. Become a Supertracker: sign up here Connect with Us: Website: Sidetracked Instagram: CynthiaHeather (@thesidetrackedshow) YouTube: sidetracked with cynthia & heather Ask Me Anything - Sidetracked Heather MacFadyen (@dontmomalone) Cynthia Wilkinson Yanof (@cynthiayanof) Links Mentioned: Order your Must Be Nice hat here before they are sold out! IG Reel of Cynthia’s Bday Celebration “Oops Wrong Party” Pre-Order a copy of “How’d I Miss That” (Cynthia’s New Book) Our Calling Homeless Ministry in Dallas Raising Boys and Girls Enneagram Series Digital Satellite to get local broadcasts/Sports Slow Horses [SHOW] Cynthia’s New Purse Nuuly (sign up and save $30 off your first month!) TipToes Trailer Heather’s New Blinds (no tools needed to install!) Aloha Bags Featured Sponsors: PrepDish–It’s basically meal planning and grocery shopping done for me. Prep Dish is offering our listeners two weeks FREE, so there’s no risk in giving it a try for yourself. Just head to PrepDish.com/sidetracked to sign up.

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