Jolenta is joined by the wonderful Gibson Johns (Gabbing with Gib) to talk about Aviva Drescher’s infamous leg toss from The Real Housewives of New York. They get into the backstory, dish on ghost writing rumors, and wax poetic about obviously self produced moments.
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SOURCES
RHONY Legacy - Peacock
Luann de Lesseps Doubles Down: Carole Radziwill Used a Ghostwriter for Her Memoir - Radio Andy , SiriusXM
Aviva Drescher: I Threw My Leg on RHONY to “Earn My Keep” - US Magazine
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Hot Mess-terpiece Hot Topics
For a Thanksgiving Day treat, Jolenta is doing a roundup of some of the latest reality TV hot topics and giving her hot takes. She covers everything from Kandi Burruss’s divorce to Kody Brown’s multiple divorces. Please note: Topics other than divorce will be discussed, such as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Real Housewives of Orange County, and more.
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SOURCES:
Bravo Shows - Peacock
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu
Sister Wives - TLC
@StaceyRuschQVC Tiktok account
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Dorinda Medley Meddles with Mysticism
The Mystic is a fun woo-woo archetype, but do not piss her off or else you’ll meet her evil side: the Betrayer. How do each of these beauties show up in reality TV? Jolenta thinks Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives of New York is the perfect example of the Mystic/Betrayer dichotomy.
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SOURCES:
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, by Robert Garland
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Bravo Shows - Peacock
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Vanderpump Rules Slaps with Mary Payne Gilbert
The wonderful Mary Payne Gilbert (Pink Shade) joins Jolenta to do a deep dive on the infamous Vanderpump Rules “slap” scene between Stassi Schroeder and Kristin Douse. And the two discuss why we’re so drawn to reality TV that showcases anti-aspirational living.
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Sources:
Vanderpump Rules - Peacock
Hera episode of Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre
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Will Heather Gay Save Us?
She’s intense, she’s driven, and she might be here to save us all… or burn it all down. This week Jolenta draws parallels between the Savior/Destroyer archetype and Heather Gay’s journey on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
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*This episode mentions the struggles faced by LGBTQIA+ youth - if you or anyone you know is struggling text ‘START’ to 678-678 to reach The Trevor Project
SOURCES
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Bravo Shows - Peacock
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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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