Scott Wallis and Kristin Talastas have been best friends since way back in 1987, when they first met in Williamsburg, Virginia. They’ve been inseparable ever since—through high school, college, and all of life’s twists and turns.

Scott lived in and around Washington, D.C. for 24 years—including working in advance at the White House (albeit not for the current administration) and planning high-level events for one of the richest men on the planet (no, that that one). He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2018, where he lives with his husband Dale and their two rescue dogs. Once upon a time, Scott created an organic baby clothes brand, owned and operated an award-winning men's clothing store, published nine novels, and has been podcasting before podcasting was cool (and oversaturated). He loves to travel (especially to Palm Springs & Key West), collect pop art, lose more than he wins at the slots, and binge watch TV shows he's seen a dozen times.

Kristin has made Northern Virginia home since college, where she lives just outside Washington, DC, with her husband, Rob, and their young son. By day, she runs her own HR consulting firm, helping companies build great workplaces—but let’s be honest, her true passion is finding any excuse to be in her kitchen. She loves cooking (and eating!), tracking down the best food finds at Costco, and running around trying to keep up with her 7 year old.  When she’s not cooking up something delicious, you’ll find her cheering on the Washington Commanders, exploring local wineries, or soaking up the sun in the Outer Banks. She’s always up for a good meal, a great conversation, and, of course, a hilarious trip down memory lane with Scott.