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!


Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

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
<ul>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Live, By Robert Garland</li>
 <li>
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves</li>
 <li>
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal</li>
 <li>
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt</li>
 <li>Bravo Shows & Aftershows - Peacock</li>
</ul>
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The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport

Jolenta is joined by Nicole Spiezio (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/how-were-u-brainwashed/id1671683108">How Were U Brainwashed?</a>) 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.”
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/howwereubrainwashedpod/?hl=en">Nicole’s Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1MFnEpNXtc">Housewife Sonata w/ Nicole Spiezio</a>
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SOURCES
- Real Housewives of New York City, Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio

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
<ul>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland</li>
 <li>
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal</li>
 <li>
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves</li>
 <li>
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt</li>
 <li>Bravo Shows - Peacock</li>
 <li>Survivor - Paramount+
</li>
</ul>
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Survivor's Parvati Shallow: Fatally A-Muse-ing

Jolenta is joined by Amye Archer (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/littlemissrecap/">Little Miss Recap</a>) 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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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotmessterpiecepod/?h%E2%81%A0">Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Instagram</a>

Sources
<ul>
 <li>
Sister Wives, TLC</li>
 <li>
Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom, by Christine Brown Woolley</li>
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A Watershed Sister Wives Moment with Amye Archer

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.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotmessterpiecepod/">Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram</a>
<a href="-%20https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">Jolenta’s Instagram</a>

SOURCES
<ul>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland</li>
 <li>
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal</li>
 <li>
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves</li>
 <li>
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry</li>
 <li>
45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt</li>
 <li>
Bethenny Frankel, Still Dragging Everyone - <a href="http://www.thecut.com/2023/11/bethenny-frankel-on-leading-the-real-housewives-reckoning.html">www.thecut.com/2023/11/bethenny-frankel-on-leading-the-real-housewives-reckoning.html</a>
</li>
 <li>
Reckoning With Reality - <a href="http://www.vulture.com/article/reality-reckoning-reality-tv-union-history-explained.html">www.vulture.com/article/reality-reckoning-reality-tv-union-history-explained.html</a>
</li>
 <li>Bravo Shows - Peacock</li>
</ul>
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Girls Gor-gone Wild

Jolenta is joined by Sarah Galli (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/andys-girls-a-real-housewives-podcast/id1102241909">Andy's Girls</a>) 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?

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/damegalli">Sarah’s Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">Jolenta’s Instagram </a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotmessterpiecepod/">Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Instagram</a>

SOURCES
<ul>
 <li>Carole’s blog  post: <a href="https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/carole-radziwill-to-bnice-or">https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/carole-radziwill-to-bnice-or</a>
</li>
 <li>
A Timeline of Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill's Complicated Friend Break-Up: <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/955979/a-timeline-of-bethenny-frankel-and-carole-radziwill-s-complicated-friend-break-up-on-rhony-what-the-hell-happened">https://www.eonline.com/news/955979/a-timeline-of-bethenny-frankel-and-carole-radziwill-s-complicated-friend-break-up-on-rhony-what-the-hell-happened</a>
</li>
 <li>
We Finally Have The Full Backstory Behind Bethenny & Carole's RHONY Feud: <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/208691/bethenny-frankel-carole-radziwell-feud-real-housewives-reunion">https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/208691/bethenny-frankel-carole-radziwell-feud-real-housewives-reunion</a>
</li>
 <li>Watch What Happens Live, Peacock</li>
 <li>The Real Housewives of New York, Peacock</li>
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To Be Frankel, I Don’t Carole with Sara Galli

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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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">Jolenta’s Instagram</a>

SOURCES
<ul>
 <li>
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves</li>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal</li>
 <li>
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry</li>
 <li>Bravo shows, Peacock.com</li>

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The Jenn Pedranti Problem

Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-a-gay-ass-podcast/id1552028546">That’s a Gay Ass Podcast</a>) 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? 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotmessterpiecepod/">Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram  </a>
<a href="%20%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps://www.instagram.com/ericwillz/?hl=en">Eric’s Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/?hl=en">Jolenta’s Instagram</a>

SOURCES
<ul>
 <li>
'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385">https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385</a>
</li>
 <li>
Real Housewives of New York, Peacock</li>
 <li>
What Is Jovani, and Why Are the Real Housewives Obsessed With It? - <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-is-jovani-and-why-are-the-real-housewives-so-obsessed.html">https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-is-jovani-and-why-are-the-real-housewives-so-obsessed.html</a>
</li>
</ul>
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Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams

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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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">Jolenta’s Instagram</a>

SOURCES:
<ul>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal</li>
 <li>
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves</li>
 <li>
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry</li>
 <li>
PuppyGate: Every Question Answered About 'RHOBH' 's Season 9 Scandal - <a href="https://people.com/tv/rhobh-puppygate-everything-to-know-lisa-vanderpump-dorit-kemsley-teddi-mellencamp/">https://people.com/tv/rhobh-puppygate-everything-to-know-lisa-vanderpump-dorit-kemsley-teddi-mellencamp/</a>
</li>
 <li>
A Timeline Of Brandi & Lisa's 'RHOBH' Feud - <a href="https://www.bustle.com/articles/56946-what-happened-between-rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-brandi-glanville-a-timeline-of-their-feud-may-clear">https://www.bustle.com/articles/56946-what-happened-between-rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-brandi-glanville-a-timeline-of-their-feud-may-clear</a>
</li>
 <li>Real Housewives, Peacock</li>
 <li>The Valley: After Show, Peacock</li>
 <li>Vanderpump Rules, Peacoc</li>
 <li>Sister Wives, TLC</li>
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Call Her Mother

Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glamorous-trash-a-celebrity-memoir-podcast/id1533722524">Glamorous Trash</a>) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind.

More Chelsea - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseadevantez/?hl=en">@chelseadevantez</a>
More Jolenta - @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">jolenta_g</a>

SOURCES:
<ul>
 <li>
Love is Blind on Netflix</li>
 <li>
Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-they-now-11678724</li>
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Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez

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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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jolenta_g/">Jolenta’s Instagram</a>

Sources:
<ul>
 <li>
Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined - by Stephen Fry </li>
 <li>
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes - by Edith Hamilton</li>
 <li>
45 Master Characters - by Victoria Lynn Schmidt</li>
 <li>Teresa Giudice’s Most Iconic Moments: https://www.realitytea.com/2024/03/20/teresa-giudice-iconic-moments-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/</li>
 <li>Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ Stars Sentenced To Prison For Conspiracy, Bankruptcy Fraud And Tax Offenses: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/real-housewives-new-jersey-stars-sentenced-prison-conspiracy-bankruptcy-fraud-and-tax</li>
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Jolenta Greenberg

#351

The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport

#350

Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio

#349

Survivor's Parvati Shallow: Fatally A-Muse-ing

#348

A Watershed Sister Wives Moment with Amye Archer

#347

Girls Gor-gone Wild

#346

To Be Frankel, I Don’t Carole with Sara Galli

#345

The Jenn Pedranti Problem

#344

Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams

#343

Call Her Mother

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Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez

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The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman