BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

• Hayley Kiyoko & Becca Tilley on Love, Representation & New Book Inspired by Their Meet Cute

  On this episode of BFFR, Ali Riley is joined by not one but two very special guests — Japanese-American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and now film director Hayley Kiyoko, and media personality and podcast host Becca Tilley, who first captured our hearts on The Bachelor. Together, they share their love, creativity, and laughter. Becca and Hayley talk about their love for Angel City FC and cheering for Ali at games. Ali reflects on her final home game and the emotional send-off that marked the end of her career, before diving into Hayley and Becca’s world. They unpack the making of Hayley’s new book Where There’s Room for Us, inspired by her own love story with Becca, and discuss the challenges of storytelling, directing, and staying authentic in an industry that often tells you to tone it down. She gets into her passion for directing, her first feature film Girls Like Girls, and the balancing act of releasing her second book at the same time. Becca shares her journey as the podcast host of Scrubbing In, what its like recording with one of her best friends and how the show got its name. Where There's Room for Us is available on November 4th! They also chat DIY costumes, birthday-Halloween mashup parties, and of course — the unforgettable Mallorca proposal that blew everyone away. Hayley and Becca open up about building a life together, representation in media, and the importance of creating space for love stories that look like theirs. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday! Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - Hayley and Becca join the pod (3:03) - Ali's retirement game (7:00) - Birthday twins & Halloween parties (13:19) - The writing process: Where There's Room For Us (16:56) - How they met in 2018 (22:17) - Singer-songwriter, actress, writer, & director (25:38) - Hayley's passion for directing (30:14) - Scrubbing In (35:47) - Getting engaged in Mallorca (42:50) - Building inclusive spaces (45:58) - Rapid fire (56:50) - Inspiring the next generations Thanks to our sponsor. Shop at https://www.macys.com/

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• Sarah Gorden Talks $8,000 NWSL Rookie Salary, Motherhood & Proving Everyone Wrong

  Ali Riley is back with another special guest for all our BFFR and Angel City fans! This week, the captains are linking up. Sarah Gorden joins the show to talk about her journey through motherhood, recovery, identity, and growth — on and off the field. Sarah reflects on this season, her offseason goals, and personal milestones. She opens up about being pregnant in college, navigating complex emotions, and ultimately finding pride and healing through motherhood. We dive into life as a soccer mom, from her son Caiden’s favorite players to the unique experiences and conversations he’s had with her teammates. Sarah also shares her perspective on the evolution of the NWSL and the progress made since she earned just $8,000 a season while raising a child. She talks about her ACL injury, her years in Chicago, and how moving to LA became a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing, and sobriety. And of course, no Sarah Gorden interview would be complete without a deep dive into fashion. She breaks down how her style became her first form of self-expression, offers her go-to tips, and even rates a few fits. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday! Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (2:22) – Sarah Gorden joins BFFR (3:15) – Angel City season reflection (7:27) – Offseason plans (9:10) – Motherhood (12:30) – Caiden at the games & his favorite players (16:50) – Biggest strides in the NWSL (18:55) – ACL injury & road to recovery (22:03) – Chicago to LA (26:13) – Fashion icon, arrival fits & rating game day style (39:30) – This or That (42:28) – All things astrology (46:52) – The queen of Halloween Thanks to our sponsor. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/

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• Angel City’s Claire Emslie on Training While Pregnant, NWSL Salary Cap, & Making World Cup History

  Scottish footballer and Angel City forward Claire Emslie joins Ali Riley for a fun, unfiltered convo on this week’s episode of BFFR! From the time they first officially met on Zoom — where Ali literally joined from a kayak — to helping Ali with her wedding day dress change, their friendship has been pure chaos in the best way. Claire opens up about her pregnancy journey, including training while expecting, using a club ultrasound machine, and what it really means to fight for moms in professional sports. We talk baby showers, AI generated babies, and whether her Michelin-trained chef and husband, is planning to make gourmet baby food. The duo dives into Claire’s incredible soccer career, from Australia to Scotland to Angel City, including her historic World Cup goal and favorite moments while playing in Los Angeles. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (3:00) - Claire Emslie Joins the Show (4:11) - Meeting the "weird girl on the boat" (6:00) - Signing to Angel City (6:47) - 7 months pregnant and training (15:57) - Baby gender reveal (22:25) - Michelin-trained chef & husband (27:22) - Wedding details (35:04) - Best Friends For Real (38:13) - Changes since pregnancy (43:55) - Making World Cup history (46:20) - Best Angel City moments (47:50) - Pulling the "I'm pregnant" card (53:10) - Fight for NWSL's child care and family planning Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time

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• Lilly Singh on Her New Movie Doin’ It, Investing in Angel City & Supporting Women

  Lilly Singh joins this week’s episode of BFFR to talk a little bit of everything — from her brand-new feature film Doin’ It to her deep love for supporting girls and women, and her very relatable “no work before 10 a.m.” rule. She opens up about the journey of writing, producing, and starring in her first-ever feature film, how her family reacted to the steamy scenes in the sex comedy, and the importance of producing and representation behind the camera. She also shares why she became an investor in Angel City FC, the importance of showing up for women, and why it’s the most welcoming, inclusive environment she’s ever been part of. Lilly and Ali also dive into her evolution from YouTube’s Superwoman to multi-hyphenate creative powerhouse. Stick around for the real talk on flaky LA friends, dating as a public figure, and the calendar that keeps her social life somewhat organized. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (3:08) – Lilly Singh joins the show (4:40) – Doin’ her first feature film (7:10) – Why she chose a sex comedy for her debut (9:54) – Healing generational trauma through comedy (13:40) – Breaking barriers… one prosthetic penis at a time (17:29) – Becoming an Angel City FC investor (18:42) – Supporting girls and women on and off the field (21:39) – The best fans in LA (31:05) – Her morning routine (33:14) – From YouTube’s Superwoman to multi-hyphenate creator (40:23) – The Lilly Singh social calendar (44:28) – Is dating as a celebrity actually harder? (49:32) – Relationship advice corner Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -Go to https://ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month

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• Alyssa Thompson Talks Chelsea Move + Life in London, Angel City Exit & Ali Riley’s Retirement

  You know her, you love her. She’s across the pond and making big moves, the one and only Alyssa Thompson joins BFFR. In this episode, we’re getting into everything from LA to London. Alyssa opens up about her big move to Chelsea FC, adjusting to life abroad at just 20 years old, the British slang she’s already picked up (thanks to Love is Blind UK), and why it was the right time to say goodbye to LA and Angel City. We talk TikToks, dream UK celeb encounters, career goals, and rapid fire chaos. We rewind the tape on her rise, what’s kept her grounded, and the advice she’d give her younger self. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters:(00:00) – Intro(4:02) – Alyssa Thompson Enters the Chat(5:52) – From LA to London(8:56) – Biggest Culture Shock?(10:10) – Angel City vs. Chelsea FC(11:20) – Adjusting to the WSL(13:06) – TikTok Takeover(14:30) – British Slang 101 & Must-Meet UK Celebs(19:09) – Right Time to Make the Move?(23:06) – Angel City Fan Reactions(25:17) – Ali x Alyssa: Real Talk on Friendship & Growth(29:27) – Career Reflection(31:40) – Advice to Young Players(33:40) – Rapid Fire Round(38:45) – This or That Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -See what boring banking can do for you at https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

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