Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre podcast

Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

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!

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!

 

#345

The Jenn Pedranti Problem

Jolenta tries to make sense of what we’re seeing play out with Jenn Pedranti this season o... more

11 Sep 2025

41 MINS

41:11

11 Sep 2025


#344

Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams

Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams ( [That’s a Gay Ass Podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.co... more

04 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:34

04 Sep 2025


#343

Call Her Mother

Is she nurturing or over-controlling? When it comes to moms, it can be hard to tell. This ... more

28 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:45

28 Aug 2025


#342

Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez

Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez ( [Glamorous Trash] (https://podcasts.... more

21 Aug 2025

59 MINS

59:29

21 Aug 2025


#341

The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman

Jolenta explores how The Matriarch and her dark alter ego, The Scorned Woman, stir the pot... more

14 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:46

14 Aug 2025


#340

Tamra in the Cabinet with Chris DeRosa

Jolenta is joined by reality TV expert/producer Chris DeRosa ( [Fixing Famous People] (htt... more

07 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:30

07 Aug 2025


#339

Onward!

Kristen and Jolenta announce the beginning of a new era! This includes: –Jolenta’s new sho... more

07 Aug 2025

20 MINS

20:06

07 Aug 2025


#338

BTB Authors Tell All: Hillary Frank

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

31 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:31

31 Jul 2025


#337

BTB Authors Tell All: Dan Pashman

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

24 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:55

24 Jul 2025


#336

BTB Authors Tell All: Bea Johnson

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

17 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:58

17 Jul 2025


#335

BTB Authors Tell All: Anuschka Rees

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

10 Jul 2025

27 MINS

27:38

10 Jul 2025


#334

BTB Authors Tell All: Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

03 Jul 2025

35 MINS

35:19

03 Jul 2025


#333

BTB Authors Tell All: Countess Luann

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

26 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:47

26 Jun 2025


#332

BTB Authors Tell All: Florence Williams

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

19 Jun 2025

31 MINS

31:52

19 Jun 2025


#331

BTB Authors Tell All: Dan Harris

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

12 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:25

12 Jun 2025


#330

BTB Authors Tell All: Shad Helmstetter

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

05 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:29

05 Jun 2025


#329

BTB Authors Tell All: Celeste Headlee

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

29 May 2025

37 MINS

37:23

29 May 2025


#328

BTB Authors Tell All: Steve and Annette Economides

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

22 May 2025

32 MINS

32:24

22 May 2025


#327

BTB Authors Tell All: Gretchen Rubin

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special se... more

15 May 2025

35 MINS

35:03

15 May 2025


#326

Your Stories: Friend Jealousy, Friend Burnout, and Making Friends as an Adult

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve rec... more

08 May 2025

37 MINS

37:50

08 May 2025


#325

K&J Grapple with Friend Jealousy

Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from David Klein, record audio diaries, report back.  We ... more

01 May 2025

36 MINS

36:47

01 May 2025


#324

Can This Friendship Survive Success?

Sometimes - as much as we hate to admit it - we feel insecure around certain friends - or ... more

24 Apr 2025

27 MINS

27:04

24 Apr 2025


#323

K&J Make Friends Post College

Jolenta and Kristen try on Hope Kelaher’s tips for making friends post-college. We want to... more

17 Apr 2025

39 MINS

39:35

17 Apr 2025


#322

How to Make Friends Post College

Why does it seem so much easier to make friends when we’re younger? And how can we make fr... more

10 Apr 2025

34 MINS

34:50

10 Apr 2025


#321

K&J Tackle Friend Burnout

Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Amy Wilson, record audio diaries, report back.  We w... more

03 Apr 2025

43 MINS

43:17

03 Apr 2025