Episodes 67
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (59)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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40%
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About This Podcast

"Raising Barbara Jean and Wanda" is a captivating and wildly entertaining podcast brought to you by TikTok sensations, Kila Carr and Ashley Lamar. Known for their viral stories, "My Lost and Found Sisters" and "Trailer Park Chronicles," Kila and Ashley have joined forces to bring you a unique podcast experience that's as heartwarming as it is hilarious. The podcast revolves around their unconventional upbringings under the care of their mothers, Barbara Jean and Wanda. Tune in as they delve into a world of hilarious anecdotes, tear-jerking moments, startling revelations, and tales so zany they could only be true. While their mothers' parenting styles may have been far from traditional, the life lessons, love, and resilience they instilled are a testament to their unique brands of motherhood. Kila and Ashley are passionate about sharing stories of those who have discovered family through DNA tests and offering support to those raising children in challenging circumstances. Their stories are a roller-coaster of emotions, peppered with raw honesty and infectious humor, which makes for a podcast experience unlike any other. But remember, only Kila and Ashley are allowed to talk about their mommas like this! Buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as these two ladies share their world with you. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, a cathartic cry, or a bit of unconventional wisdom, "Raising Barbara Jean and Wanda" delivers. Launching on Mother's Day, it's a testament to the fact that there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to parenting, and that's perfectly okay. After all, it's the wild, crazy, and heartwarming stories that make a family, a family.

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Recent Episodes

3% Chance, 10 Years of Waiting & a Miracle Baby | Ashley Talks with Kay McNabb

Apr 16, 2026 45m

On this episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Ashley is holding it down without Kila — feel better, Kila! — and she's joined by her longtime friend Kay McNabb for a heartfelt, powerful…

Introducing Hood Therapist! Real-Life Advice, Easter Memories & a Sneak Peek at Ashley's New Book

Apr 02, 2026 1h

This week on Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Ashley and Kila are bringing the laughs, the real talk, and a brand new segment that is already giving iconic energy: HOOD THERAPIST. 💥 In this new…

We're Back! Danae Hayes at the Ryman, Hollywood Lizard People & Cassie's Going Away Party

Mar 27, 2026 1h 5m

We're back, y'all — and we didn't waste any time. Ashley and Kayla are fresh off a night at the Ryman catching Danae Hayes' stand-up show (meet and greet included), and they have thoughts. From tin…

Healing Childhood Trauma, Hot Mess Life Updates & Our Usual Shenanigans

Mar 12, 2026 55m

On this episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley are back doing what they do best — talking about all the usual stuff, going off on wild tangents, laughing through life, and…

6-Year "Sisterversary" with Dixie

Feb 12, 2026 49m Transcript

In this special episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley are celebrating something BIG — the 6-year anniversary of Kila and her sister Dixie finding each other. 🥹💛 It's their…

Caught in the Con Part 4: Daniel Martin Warrants, New Victims w/ Jessica Reynolds & Jason Bennett

Jan 22, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

The Daniel Martin saga just keeps getting wilder. In this latest episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley are joined once again by Jessica Reynolds and Jason Bennett for another…

Paranormal TikTok & Daniel Martin Warrants: Spirit Boxes, Book Talk & Calling Out a Con Man

Jan 15, 2026 31m Transcript

On this episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Ashley and Kila are back with a mix of true crime chaos, personal growth, and their signature unfiltered storytelling. First up: 🕵️‍♀️ The Latest…

We Survived the Holidays and Are Ready for 2026

Jan 08, 2026 37m

Kila and Ashley are BACK for the first Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda episode of 2026, and of course it's pure holiday-debrief chaos in the best way. 🎙️✨ This episode is a hilarious, real, and…

Delilah, Tupac, TikTok Moms & Cassie's Wedding Recap

Nov 20, 2025 1h 1m

On this episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley are in full storytelling mode with an episode that's equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, disgusting (you'll see 👀), and downright…

UNO Tarot Chaos & Psychic Shenanigans – Our First Live Episode!

Oct 30, 2025 47m Transcript

In this extra wild episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley go LIVE for the very first time—and y'all, it's pure chaos in the best way! From Uno Card Tarot Readings that somehow…

Petty Ponderings, Therapy Wins & The Power of Pauses

Oct 23, 2025 25m Transcript

This week on Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Ashley and Kila are catching up before the chaos of their first-ever live episode. They get into Ashley's big therapy revelations, why sometimes you…

🎬 DNA Results, Family Bombshells & a Hollywood Ending with Lisa Brenner (@thelisabrenner)

Oct 09, 2025 1h 4m Transcript

In this powerful (and hilarious) episode, Kila and Ashley sit down with actress, writer, and now DNA detective Lisa Brenner, whose real-life family twist inspired her brand-new movie, One Big Happy…

🛑 Pause for the Chaos: Life's Wild, Y'all! 🛑

Sep 18, 2025 48m Transcript

In this catch-up episode, Kila and Ashley are bringing the realness (and the ridiculousness) as they update y'all on all the life chaos, podcast plans, and why they're about to take a short break.…

We Swear There Was a Plan…

Jul 31, 2025 59m

This week on Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila and Ashley are back in their organized chaos era. They had no plan… or did they? From Kila's dad tuning in (despite vowing he wouldn't) to million…

Closet Zooms, ADHD Chaos & Keeping It Too Real

Jul 17, 2025 44m

The ladies are BACK and more unfiltered than ever! In this week's episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Ashley and Kila introduce us to their new social media manager, Rachel—bless her…

Summertime Shenanigans, Sick Kids, Wild Cruise News and More

Jul 10, 2025 29m

In true Barbara Jean & Wanda fashion, Kila and Ashley are back with another wild ride—this time on the high seas (well, kind of). The ladies kick things off with crappy cruise horror stories that…

Buffalo Slots, Broke Trips, and Vegas Regrets

Jul 03, 2025 41m

We're back, y'all—and we might be broke, but we've got stories! 💸 In this hilarious episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, Kila returns from Vegas with tales of slots, chaos, and some serious…

Daytime Podcasting, Birthday Drama & Vegas Vibes

Jun 26, 2025 34m

It's high noon and Kila and Ashley are back at it—recording in broad daylight and stone-cold sober (weird, right?). In this laugh-filled episode of Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda, the ladies catch…

Caught in the Con Pt 3: Daniel Martin Exposed, Called Out, and Finally Behind Bars

Jun 19, 2025 1h 29m

Y'ALL. The moment you've all been waiting for is here — Part 3 of the absolutely insane Daniel Martin saga on Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda! This week, Kila and Ashley are joined once again by…

Life's a Mess...but We Are Still Here

May 29, 2025 58m

After a little springtime chaos and a few missed meetups, Kila and Ashley are finally back behind the mic—and it's like they never left. In this episode, the ladies catch up on everything from wild…

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