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Jolenta Greenberg

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!

#376

Miss Patricia the Magi

Southern Charm isn’t just the name of a reality show, it’s a skillset. A skillset that Pat... more

16 Apr 2026

27 MINS

27:52

16 Apr 2026

#375

Miami’s Gondola Ride From Hell with Megan Gailey

Jolenta is joined by comedian Megan Gailey ( [Sports Bitches] (https://podcasts.apple.com/... more

09 Apr 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:18

09 Apr 2026

#374

Kyle Richards: Forever Best Friend & Mid-West Thoughts

Jolenta spills all her thoughts and burning questions about the shocking Summer House news... more

02 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:24

02 Apr 2026

#373

A Trip to the Apology Dune with Tera Wages

It’s time to talk about Kyle Cooke’s behavior on this season of Summer House. Why is he la... more

26 Mar 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:47

26 Mar 2026

#372

Jersey’s Little Gladiator: Joe Gorga

This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator... more

19 Mar 2026

29 MINS

29:34

19 Mar 2026

#371

Dinner in Amster-Damn with Right Answers Mostly

Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo ( [Right Answers Mostly] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod... more

12 Mar 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:08

12 Mar 2026

#370

Rinna: The Hustling Traitor

Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betray... more

05 Mar 2026

29 MINS

29:59

05 Mar 2026

#369

A Table Flips in Jersey with JoAnn Crohn

Jolenta is joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey connoisseur, JoAnn Crohn ( [No Guilt Mo... more

26 Feb 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:33

26 Feb 2026

#368

Summer’s Fool: The Kyle Cooke Story

This week Jolenta does a deep dive on The Fool archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Derel... more

19 Feb 2026

40 MINS

40:17

19 Feb 2026

#367

America’s Sweethearts Deserve a Raise with Mara Wilson

Jolenta is joined by writer/actor Mara Wilson, who shares her insights on America’s Sweeth... more

12 Feb 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:15

12 Feb 2026

#366

Shep Rose: The Southern Charmer

It’s time to talk about two archetypes that can’t keep it in their pants and tend to use w... more

05 Feb 2026

41 MINS

41:10

05 Feb 2026

#365

Karen's Potomac Presser with Jenny Donheiser

Jolenta is joined by Jenny Donheiser ( [How Were U Brainwashed?] (https://podcasts.apple.c... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:44

29 Jan 2026

#364

Kody Brown: The Sister Wives Dictator

Jolenta goes to town on The King archetype and his evil alter ego, The Dictator. Guess who... more

22 Jan 2026

37 MINS

37:51

22 Jan 2026

#363

Free the Situation with Mary Houlihan

Jolenta is joined by Mary Houlihan ( [The Mary Houlihan Show] (https://podcasts.apple.com/... more

15 Jan 2026

48 MINS

48:35

15 Jan 2026

#362

Craig Conover: Portrait of a Southern Artist

This week Jolenta takes a look at the character of Craig Conover from Southern Charm and h... more

08 Jan 2026

40 MINS

40:03

08 Jan 2026

#361

New Year, New Hot Topics

Ring in the new year the classic way - with hot takes on hot topics. For a New Year’s trea... more

01 Jan 2026

28 MINS

28:37