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.
Mary Payne’s Insta
Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Insta
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.
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
*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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Love is Blinded by Celeb Lookalikes with Anna Roisman
Comedian Anna Roisman (Big Wigs) joins the show to talk about her favorite moments from Love is Blind season six: when Chelsea told Jimmy she gets told she looks like Megan Fox & when Jimmy realizes that may not be true. Anna and Jolenta breakdown the scenes and discuss why you shouldn’t try to break the unspoken rules of a reality show.
Anna's Insta - where all her great impressions are
Hot Mess-terpiece Insta
Jolenta's Insta
Sources
Love is Blind, Netflix
Love Is Blind season 6's Chelsea responds to criticism over Megan Fox comparison, Entertainment Weekly
Megan Fox Breaks Silence on Love Is Blind Star Chelsea's Comparison to Her and Ensuing Drama, E! News
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The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport
Jolenta looks into the Maiden and Troubled Teen archetypes. And she does a deep dive on a Real Housewife that seems to embody this angsty ingénue: Bronwyn from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Insta
Jolenta’s Insta
SOURCES
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Live, By Robert Garland
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Bravo Shows & Aftershows - Peacock
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Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio
Jolenta is joined by Nicole Spiezio (How Were U Brainwashed?) to discuss a pivotal RHONY Legacy scene - the scene where Bethenny tells Luann her fiancé cheated on her "at the Regency, in front of everybody.”
Nicole’s Podcast
Housewife Sonata w/ Nicole Spiezio
Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Insta
SOURCES
- Real Housewives of New York City, 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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