Saron Things
Pop culture. Politics. No pandering. Each week, Saron Things dives into Bravo chaos, celebrity gossip, true crime, democracy, and the slow, embarrassing death of traditional media. Hosted by pop culture aficionado and Democratic strategist Saron Olkaba, it’s smart, unhinged, and allergic to groupthink—like if Page Six and MSNBC had a martini and raised her to be a mouthy broad. Failed the leftist purity test or think the GOP’s giving cult? You’re home.
Episodes
Saron is back — sharper, louder, and completely unfiltered. In this comeback episode, she dismantles the illusion that pop culture and politics live in separate worlds. From the right’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s execution to the left’s meltdown over Taylor Swift’s lyrics, Saron calls out hypocrisy across the spectrum — no matter who it offends.
She breaks down:
• Why pop culture has never been apolitical — and why pretending ot...
This week on Saron Things:
✨ Main Character Things
• Tea app success story
• Dating multiple men at once (chaos!)
• My very first ✨ one-star ✨ review
💥 Things That Pop
• Denise Richards files for divorce 🚨
• Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni — why I’m out
• Blake’s subpoenas (and what she didn’t do)
• The Astronomer CEO cheating saga 🌌
• Scheana Shay drops a book
• RHOM — Larsa’s villain arc, Lisa love, and the Trump moment
• The Valley — Kri...
This week on Saron Things:
💅🏾Main Character Things
- I saw a hot Ethiopian man and spiraled. Let’s unpack the identity crisis.
- First One-Star Review - It happened. I have thoughts.
🎬 Things That Pop
Brock cheats on Scheana? Her team tried to recall a press email… which only makes it messier.
The Valley: Kristen’s engaged. Janet’s “Crazy Kristen” commentary? Out of line.
RHOC Premiere: Katie is giving insecure wease...
This week on Saron Things:
Saron shares personal updates and political takes in her favorite place, bed, then dives into:
– Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez’s wedding fallout
– Bravo drama breakdown
– Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion recap
– Sharp analysis of Love Island USA and shifting house dynamics
#Love Island USA #Bravo TV #Jeff Bezos wedding #politicalcommentary #popculture #realityTV #SaronThings
- Pre Show Chit Chat -- Life Update
- Paige DeSorbo Launches Sleepwear Line -- Daphne
- Call Her Alex -- Alex Cooper Hulu Documentary
- The Valley Recap
- Love Island Recap -- Ariana Madix is a Star
Saron unpacks estranged parents, “Doormat Mom” discourse, and what love actually looks like. Then it’s Meghan & Harry media lies, ICE raids in LA, and how Glendale fought back. Plus a Bravo-fueled recap of The Valley and Summer House Reunion Pt. 2. Pop culture, reality TV, and sharp cultural analysis for women who’ve stopped explaining themselves.
Main Character Things:
- Exes and Pet Custody
Things That Pop:
- Zac Affleck Complaining in my Comments
- Taylor Swift Secures Masters
- Todd Chrisley & Wife Receive Presidential Pardon
- Sydney Sweeney Bath Water Soap
- Patti Lupone is the Worst Per Usual
- Summer House Reunion Recap
- The Valley Chat
Hot Girl Things:
- Memphis Environmental Crisis
Questionable Things:
- 00's Style & Low Rise Jeans
Main Character Things:
- Reverse Reparations
Things That Pop:
- Justin Bieber continues to embarrass Hailey Bieber
- Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively Update: Is Taylor Swift's dad working with Bryan Freedman?
- Secret Lives of Mormon Wives FULL recap
- Summer House Finale recap
Hot Girl Things:
- Kourtney Kardashian says school is "overrated"
Questionable Things:
- Will I ever go to grad school?
- Desc...
On this episode of Saron Things:
- Main Character Things:
- Should Dating Feel Like Work?
- Things That Pop:
- Baldoni Serves Taylor Swift with Subpoena
- Cassie Takes Stand in P. Diddy Trial
- Am I team Jordon Hudson & Bill Bellichick?!
- Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala
- Hot Girl Things: ICE Raids in DC
- Reality Things:
- The Valley Season
- Summer House
On this episode of Saron Things:
- Main Character Things: Personal Updates / Katy Perry Fans are Unhinged
- Things That Pop: Blake Lively Must Stop Speaking
- Hot Girl Things: Burkina Faso & Ibrahim Traore
- Reality Things: The Valley Season & Summer House
- Questionable Things: Stassi, Craig & Why Pop Culture
On this episode of Saron Things:
- Life Updates... under the influence.
- Blake Lively Named as Times 100 Most Influential
- The Valley Season 2 Premiere
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion Pt. 3
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite pop culture podcast, we discuss:
- Cat Ladies Need Better PR
- White Lotus Season 3 Finale Thoughts!
- Is Russel Brand Going to Jail?
- Why Stassi Schroeder is Cancellation Goals
- Brittany Cartwright Announces Son's Autism Diagnosis
- Next Gen NYC aka Nepo Babies of Bravo Thoughts
#popculture #tv #whitelotus #bravotv #realitytv
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite pop culture podcast, we discuss:
- Summer House Recap!
- Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion Recap! (PT 1)
- Boring NYC Influencers Whistleblower FIRED!
- David Beckham's Mistress is Back in the Headlines
- Deaux Moi Doesn't Have Black Friends
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite pop culture podcast, we discuss:
DATING THINGS / PEOPLE PLEASERS
SUMMER HOUSE - PAIGE DESORBO & CRAIG CONOVER BREAKUP
REMI BADER ADDRESSES WEIGHT LOSS WITH KHLOE KARDASHIAN
BLAKE LIVELY v JUSTIN BALDONI UPDATE
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite pop culture podcast, we discuss:
- LIFE UPDATES: Dating & Family
- Lilly Collins: Surrogate Outrage
- Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively Update
- Sutton vs Dorit PT. 208527
- Hailey Bieber Stalker Allegations
- Put Kanye in a Conservatorship Already
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite bi-weekly pop culture podcast, we discuss:
- Summer House - Paige DeSorbo vs Kyle Cooke
- Hannah Berner / Megan thee Stallion Debacle
- Justin Baldoni's Toxic Positivity
- Jen & Ben: Garner Edition
- Petroleum Based Candles & Veneer Breath
- Meghan Sussex is not Blake Lively
On this episode of Saron Things, your favorite bi-weekly pop culture podcast we discuss:
- Vanity Fair Red Carpet with Hannah and Paige!
- Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
- Venita Correcting Southern Charm’s Homewrecker Depiction
- Dakota Johnson, Final Boss of Nepo Babies?
- With Love, Meghan Premiere Anxiety
- Michelle Trachtenberg Tributes
On the first episode of Saron Things, your favorite popculture podcast we're discussing:
-- Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively Updates
-- Southern Charm
-- SummerHouse
-- Tom Sandoval's Misadventures as His Own Lawyer
-- Meghan Markle's Business Launch
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