Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo (Right Answers Mostly) join the show to do a deep dive on the explosive Amsterdam Dinner from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They cover it all: the growing tension between Rinna and Kim, Kyle running away with her cape fluttering in wind, Eileen being underappreciated, and much more. Also, you won’t believe how many oft-quoted lines come from this scene, you beast!

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Peacock

The Traitors, Peacock

Ted Danson Clarifies Recent Comments on His Lengthy Rift with Kelsey Grammer Following the Cheers Finale, People Magazine 

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Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betraying fellow Housewives on The Traitors? Jolenta thinks it’s because she’s a perfect example of The Businessman archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Traitor. Put your cloaks on bitches, we’re going into the turret to talk all about Rinna.

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Greek Mythology, Robert Garland

Classical Mythology A-Z, Annette Giesecke

The Greek Myths, Robert Graves

Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock

The Traitors - Peacock

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Jolenta is joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey connoisseur, JoAnn Crohn (No Guilt Mom) to discuss the infamous season one table flip scene. The two enjoy reminiscing about the early years of RHONJ and discuss why such an outrageous moment is so real and relatable.

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Former ‘RHONJ’ producer Carlos King: Danielle Staub made show a hit, Page Six

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Peacock

For Ultrareality, ‘Housewives’ Turns to Jersey Girls, The New York Times

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This week Jolenta does a deep dive on The Fool archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Derelict. Fools show up a lot in reality TV, from Lisa Barlow to Craig Conover. And of course she’s gonna profile the crown-prince of foolishness: Summer House’s Kyle Cooke.

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Greek Mythology, Robert Garland

The Greek Myths, Robert Graves

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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Jolenta is joined by writer/actor Mara Wilson, who shares her insights on America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the season two contract negotiations. You don’t want to miss her hot takes on having your image monetized and chronic people pleasing.

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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Netflix

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, Paramount+

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