The jungle is empty and all the (party) animals are at The White Lotus.

This week, host Sami Sage is joined by pop culture enthusiasts Lex Niko (@lexniko) and Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) to dissect the mind games, power plays, and bold-faced betrayals that are setting the stage for what’s bound to be a dark finale. We talk best guests, worst guests, employees that clearly should not have jobs, and even hash out which of our favorite Bravo stars we need to see at a White Lotus.

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This week, Jordana and Sami discuss the news that King Charles is finally a podcaster, with his new show "The Music Room" - and the unexpected revelation that he's a Kylie Minogue fan. Next, Jennifer Garner's boyfriend has allegedly given Ben Affleck an ultimatum in reaction to their recent pap photos. If you ask us, it's time for Ben to move on to an entirely new Jennifer, and we have a few candidates in mind... Timothée and Kylie were spotted packing on the PDA at a tennis tournament, but Jordana's still not convinced about their relationship. Speaking of couples, Meryl Streep and Martin Short have yet to *officially* confirm their romance, but Jordana and Sami predict that they'll outlast both Timmy/Kylie and Taylor/Travis. And where has Taylor been lately, anyway? Our Betch of the week is Elizabeth Oyer, the DoJ official who was fired for refusing to reinstate Mel Gibson's gun rights. And we're sending Ben Affleck to the Caymans for landing himself in drama with an ex-wife yet again.

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This week, host Sami Sage is joined by author, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, and co-host of the Hysteria podcast, Alyssa Mastromonaco, for a can’t-miss deep dive into all things White Lotus Episode 4. And trust us: there is so much to unpack.

Last night’s episode delivered some major payoffs, and let’s just say... we feel very vindicated about a few of our theories. But with chaos brewing and a full moon looming, the real question is: how much worse can things possibly get? (Spoiler alert: a lot.) The downward spiral is officially in motion, and we can't wait to watch every deliciously messy second.

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This week, Jordana and Sami compare notes on their best and worst moments from Sunday's Academy Awards, including Cynthia and Ariana's Wicked performance, Kieran Culkin and Adrian Brody's speeches, and agism in the Best Actor vs. Best Actress categories. Then, they give their honest review of the first two episodes of Meghan Markle/Sussex's new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, and cover everything from local bee keeping, to awkwardly correcting Mindy Kaling, and whether this show actually helps us understand who the real Meghan is. Finally, they wrap with some quick-fire pop culture updates featuring Mason Disick, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, and the late Gene Hackman. Our joint Betches of the week are Cynthia Erivo for her amazing live rendition of "Defying Gravity," and Mikey Madison for her Oscar victory. Meghan and Adrien Brody are both getting sent to the Caymans as punishment for simply being annoying.

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Week 3 of our stay here at The White Lotus and we're starting to feel that slow burn... This week, Emma Diamond and Julie Kramer of the Comments by Celebs podcast (@commentsbycelebs) join Sami Sage in the studio to dive into the trouble brewing in paradise.

Will Greg/Gary's boat be the same yacht from season 2? What's up with Lochlan and the tsunami videos? And what the hell was Rick thinking with the snakes?! (Justice for "filler episodes.")

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This week, Aleen and Sami begin with a tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, in light of her tragic passing on Wednesday. Then, they unpack the news that infamous conman Billy McFarland is back with plans for Fyre Festival 2, featuring a lot of vague ideas and exactly zero confirmed artists. Will Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino make an appearance? Who exactly is shelling out $1.1mil for VIP tickets to the "experience of Fyre" (whatever that means)? In podcast news, Alix Earle's podcast has been dropped by Alex Cooper's Unwell Network, amidst rumors and Deux Moi posts hinting at tension between the Al(i/e)xes. Speaking of Alex Cooper, Monica Lewinsky promoted her new podcast with a guest appearance on Call Her Daddy this week, stirring Aleen and Sami's formative elementary school memories of the scandal and impeachment trial. Next up, they dive into the series premiere of The Baldwins - from Hilaria doubling down on the Spanish accent, to Alec's Rust trial, to their seven (seven!) kids, to the ultimate question of: ¿por qué? Pivoting from trashy reality to prestige scripted, they share their latest White Lotus takes. Our Betch of the Week is Rihanna, for the exciting news about her long-awaited 9th album, and we're sending Billy McFarland off to the Caymans because we know how much he loves an island.

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This week at The White Lotus: writer, influencer, DJ, and White Lotus superfan Tinx (@tinx) joins Sami Sage in the studio to dish all things Episode 2... You know, "this and that."

Tune in to hear them break down the theme song (is it just us or is it getting better?), potential theories around The Staircase, and, of course, the trio of snarky women we cannot take our eyes off of.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in every single Monday for the rest of this season of The White Lotus to hear more recaps, and drop your predictions and comments below!

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This week, Sami catches Jordana up on her recent ski trip (she's come a long way from that first attempt). Then, they share their thoughts on SNL's recent 50th Anniversary concert and special - most notably Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's appearance. Was it a strategic ploy to appear strong in the face of their legal battle with Justin Baldoni? And did Ryan give Blake a heads up before doing that joke? Next, Sami and Jordana break down everything wrong with Meghan Markle's renamed lifestyle brand As Ever, and her public image at large. Speaking of public image, Maya Hawke revealed this week that a large Instagram following is becoming a requirement to getting cast in films. What happened to good old fashioned talent? Finally, they wrap with some White Lotus reactions - make sure to check out Sami's recap episodes and Substack every Monday for a deeper dive. Our Betch of the Week is Cher for her incredible performance at the SNL 50 concert, and Ryan Reynolds can sit next to Jordana on her upcoming flight to the Caymans so he can explain the thought process behind his behavior.

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Pack your bags (and your alibis), because The White Lotus is back and darker than ever.

In this premiere episode of The @Betches White Lotus Recap Podcast, host Sami Sage checks us into the newest season of HBO’s The White Lotus with a full rundown of Episode 1, accompanied by producer Hannah Trageton. Who will meet their untimely end? Who will make it out unscathed? Only time will tell, but it's pretty clear already that nobody is safe.

Thanks for listening… "we are so lucky." Be sure to tune in every single Monday for the rest of this season of The White Lotus to hear more recaps, and drop your predictions and comments below!

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This week, Aleen and Jordana celebrate Betches’ 14th birthday, reminisce about their early days growing the company, and announce the launch of Aleen’s new Substack, Please Advise. Then, they get into all things Super Bowl LIX: Taylor getting booed, Kendrick wearing Timothée Chalamet’s Celine jeans and leaning into pettiness at the halftime show, Jeremy Strong’s Dunkin’ ad, Paige and Craig sightings, and more. If you’re as excited about the return of The White Lotus as we are, then tune into Sami’s recap episodes every Monday on the @Betches podcast feed. Our Betch of the Week, presented by Peacock's Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, is Jalen Hurts for his decisive win. We’re sending Travis Kelce to the Caymans for being a little too polite about the man who publicly trolls his girlfriend.

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