Jolenta is joined by Sarah Galli (Andy's Girls) to discuss the heartbreaking dissolution of the friendship between Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill from the original Real Housewives of New York. Whose side were you on?
Sarah’s Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Instagram
SOURCES
Carole’s blog post: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/carole-radziwill-to-bnice-or
A Timeline of Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill's Complicated Friend Break-Up: https://www.eonline.com/news/955979/a-timeline-of-bethenny-frankel-and-carole-radziwill-s-complicated-friend-break-up-on-rhony-what-the-hell-happened
We Finally Have The Full Backstory Behind Bethenny & Carole's RHONY Feud: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/208691/bethenny-frankel-carole-radziwell-feud-real-housewives-reunion
Watch What Happens Live, Peacock
The Real Housewives of New York, Peacock
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The Jenn Pedranti Problem
Jolenta tries to make sense of what we’re seeing play out with Jenn Pedranti this season on The Real Housewives of Orange County. This leads to a deep dive on The Father’s Daughter archetype and her evil alter ego, The Backstabber.
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
SOURCES
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry
Bravo shows, Peacock.com
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Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams
Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) to talk about one of his favorite scenes from the original Real Housewives of New York. Is life really a cabaret if your boyfriend doesn’t get a ticket to the show?
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram
Eric’s Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
SOURCES
'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385
Real Housewives of New York, Peacock
What Is Jovani, and Why Are the Real Housewives Obsessed With It? - https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-is-jovani-and-why-are-the-real-housewives-so-obsessed.html
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Call Her Mother
Is she nurturing or over-controlling? When it comes to moms, it can be hard to tell. This week Jolenta looks at how mothers show up in The Real Housewives and Sister Wives.
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
SOURCES:
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry
PuppyGate: Every Question Answered About 'RHOBH' 's Season 9 Scandal - https://people.com/tv/rhobh-puppygate-everything-to-know-lisa-vanderpump-dorit-kemsley-teddi-mellencamp/
A Timeline Of Brandi & Lisa's 'RHOBH' Feud - https://www.bustle.com/articles/56946-what-happened-between-rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-brandi-glanville-a-timeline-of-their-feud-may-clear
Real Housewives, Peacock
The Valley: After Show, Peacock
Vanderpump Rules, Peacoc
Sister Wives, TLC
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Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez
Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind.
More Chelsea - @chelseadevantez
More Jolenta - @jolenta_g
SOURCES:
Love is Blind on Netflix
Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-they-now-11678724
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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV.
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