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Dax Shepard and Monica Padman interview sisters Erin and Sarah Foster, creators of the hit Netflix show 'Nobody Wants This' and the podcast 'The World's First Podcast.' The conversation explores their unique sibling dynamic, childhood experiences with their father David Foster, their winding paths to success, and the unexpected cultural phenomenon of 'Nobody Wants This.' The sisters share candid insights about family, career setbacks, parasocial relationships, and how they've built multiple successful businesses together while maintaining their close but complicated relationship.
Monica's Parasocial Relationship and the Foster Sisters' Introduction
The episode begins with Dax playfully acknowledging Monica's parasocial friendship with the Foster sisters. The conversation quickly reveals the unique dynamic between all four participants, with Monica admitting she's been frequently discussing the sisters on the podcast's fact-check segments. The sisters are charming and self-deprecating about their various ventures, including their clothing line Favorite Daughter and their podcast, while establishing the warm, teasing rapport that defines their relationship.
- Monica has developed a parasocial relationship with Erin and Sarah through their podcast
- The Foster sisters have multiple business ventures including Favorite Daughter clothing line and their podcast
- Favorite Daughter is their most successful business venture, more so than the podcast
- The sisters' podcast serves more as community building than a major revenue stream
" Nobody wants this out now on Netflix. I'm sure you've already seen it. If not, get with the program. "
Height, Competition, and Growing Up in LA's Elite Circles
The conversation shifts to first impressions and the competitive, status-conscious environment of growing up in Los Angeles among Hollywood royalty. The sisters discuss how their father's fame affected their childhoods differently, with Erin attending public school in Malibu while Sarah went to Crossroads with children of A-list celebrities. This dynamic shaped their sense of self-worth and belonging, with Sarah feeling less important because her father wasn't an actor or director like her classmates' parents.
- Sarah went to Crossroads where everyone's parent was an Academy Award winner, making David Foster seem less impressive
- Erin went to Malibu public school where she was 'queen bee' versus Sarah's experience
- LA has a particularly visible hierarchy based on status, looks, and relevance
- Dax initially felt out of place in this world when dating Kate Hudson
" At Aaron's school, she went to the Malibu Public School. So she was like the queen bee. I went to Crossroads where everyone's parent was like an A-list Academy Award winner. "
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