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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 All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!
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October 23, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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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 Gra...
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October 16, 2025 • 54 mins
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
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- Real Housewives of New York City, Peacock
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October 9, 2025 • 41 mins
Let’s do a deep dive on the Muse archetype, and her flirty evil twin the Femme Fatale. Parvati Shallow is the perfect example of both - and Jolenta has compiled some of Parv’s most seductive and cut-throat moments for your listening pleasure.
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SOURCES
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, ...
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October 2, 2025 • 62 mins
Jolenta is joined by Amye Archer (Little Miss Recap) to discuss the explosive season 18 fight between Janelle and Kody Brown on Sister Wives. The two discuss breaking the 4th wall and narcissistic collapse, and Amye gives a stern warning for anyone who’s watching the new season of Sister Wives.
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Sources
Sister Wives, TLC
Sister Wife: A Memoir o...
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September 25, 2025 • 35 mins
Jolenta does a realty TV deep dive on the Amazon archetype and her evil alter ego, the Gorgon. And she explores how Bethenny Frankel lives her life Amazon style with some wild Gorgon flare.
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SOURCES
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland
The Penguin Dictionary of Clas...
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September 18, 2025 • 66 mins
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?
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Carole’s blog post: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/c...
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September 11, 2025 • 41 mins
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.
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SOURCES
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
The Penguin Dictionary...
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September 4, 2025 • 55 mins
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?
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SOURCES
'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housew...
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August 28, 2025 • 34 mins
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.
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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 R...
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August 21, 2025 • 59 mins
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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August 14, 2025 • 28 mins
Jolenta explores how The Matriarch and her dark alter ego, The Scorned Woman, stir the pot on The Real Housewives and in Greek mythology.
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Sources:
Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined - by Stephen Fry
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes - by Edith Hamilton
45 Master Characters - by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
Teresa Giudice’s Most Iconic Moments: https:...
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August 7, 2025 • 53 mins
Jolenta is joined by reality TV expert/producer Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to discuss an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Together they explore how Tamra meeting her future daughter-in-law teaches us about the damage men can do with their silence, the rise of conservative ideology in America, the history of DM sliding, and so much more.
More Chris DeRosa - @thechrisderosa
More Jolenta - @jolenta_...
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August 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Kristen and Jolenta announce the beginning of a new era! This includes:
–Jolenta’s new show, Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre, available in this very feed!
–Kristen’s new show, Pillow Talk, available exclusively at https://www.hatch.co/pillow-talk !
–The continuation of Kristen’s show, Health Matters from Mayo Clinic, available everywhere you get your favorite shows!
–The continuation of Dean & Kristen Look Back - the official By The ...
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July 31, 2025 • 36 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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July 24, 2025 • 39 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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July 17, 2025 • 29 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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July 10, 2025 • 27 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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July 3, 2025 • 35 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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June 26, 2025 • 32 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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June 19, 2025 • 31 mins
While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In each episode, Dean and Kristen revisi...
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