I use a q1202 usb, so I can plug it into my pc and record into my DAW, and a headphone amp on the main out of the board so multiple people can hear what's going on. Total cost $120, not bad sound quality and for me being able to pull it directly into my DAW is great.
Is your co-host local? If so
Behringer Q1202 USB Mixer - $100 (Amazon)
Behringer XM8500 X2 - $20ea (Amazon)
Good XLR cables - I've been told you should be spending around $15 per cable, but buy what's your comfortable with.
If they aren't local? I know blue makes some higher tier USB mics.