Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents

23 Jun 2026 · 47 min · Episode 626

Episode Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents

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The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we're talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we're diving into some of the wildest examples social media has to offer.

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