It’s time to tackle yet another messy Real Housewives couple, which means Brandon Alvarado is back! For the first time, Troy and Brandon discuss the Real Housewives of Potomac, but more specifically Ashley and Michael Darby. They start by mining though their complicated thoughts on Bravo’s most underrated show and how it fits (and doesn’t) in with the other cities in the franchise. They also discuss this season’s “he wants to suck a penis” debacle and how it was handled! 

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Troy had an *amazing* episode for you all today but the devil put a plague on his house and gave him technical difficulties! So, instead of taking the week off, he decided to dip back into the Smushie archives and run one of his faves... Troy explores a couple that helped shape the 90s and became one of Hollywood’s most recognized A-list pairings: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Troy breaks down everything from them meeting on the set of Days of Thunder to their “jeans and barefoot” wedding in Ireland. He also discusses the huge role Scientology played in their relationship and how Stanley Kubrick tore them apart while filming his controversial last film, Eyes Wide Shut. 

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This week, Troy is joined by Vanessa Cordero from The Bottom Bible podcast to discus one of the most iconic, ahead-of-its-time and canceled too soon shows of the 90’s: My So Called Life! They’ll be focusing their attention specifically on the “will they, won’t they” relationship between Claire Danes and Jared Leto aka Angela Chase and Jordan Catalano. 

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You requested more Kardashian Kontent, and that’s exactly what you’re getting today! This week, Troy revisits Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ iconic 72-day, made-for-TV marriage back in 2011! He covers everything from the outrageous $200,000 registry to the absurdly over-the-top ceremony. He also spends time discussing the final year of Kim’s “I’ll endorse any brand that wants me” period (...remember her Skechers Shape Ups ads?!). Finally, he discusses Kanye’s involvement in the divorce and gives his thoughts on the alleged cheating allegations.  

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It’s our first official fictional couple episode!! Troy is joined by Rosey Candlin from It’s History, Bitch podcast to discuss the quintessential “will they, won’t they” couple: Ross and Rachel. They focus specifically on Season 2, Episode 7, "The One Where Ross Finds Out" (AKA the one where Ross and Rachel kiss for the first time). They start by examining their relationship to Friends and transition into breaking down this iconic episode! 

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This week, Troy takes on a couple that was heavily suggested in last weeks mailbag episode (and since the beginning of the pod): Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron! He starts by examining their lives before fame as theater kids in California and how an audition for a Disney Channel, made-for-TV movie would change their lives forever. He also revisits Vanessa’s infamous nude photo scandal and breaks down Zac’s years as an “it boy”, comparable to actors like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Cruise.  

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We’ve officially made it to 100 episodes!!! For this special occasion, Troy spends some time reading your emails and responding to some voice notes. He also makes a very exciting announcement regarding the future of the pod!  

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We’re at episode 99!! Can. We. Talk?! This week, Troy discusses a couple that is truly iconic in the realm of reality television and explores he strange polygamist world of Hugh Hefner. His primary focus is on Hef's relationship with his “#1 girlfriend” Holly Madison. He starts by taking a look back at the more politically charged era of Playboy in the 60’s during the civil rights and feminist movement. Then, he transitions into the more modern era of Playboy and what led a fresh-out-of-college Hooters waitress from Alaska to becoming Hugh Hefner’s pretend wife. 

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We’ve reached the final stop on the Johnny Depp train (for now). This time we’re revisiting his tumultuous marriage to Amber Heard. He starts by discussing Amber’s life as a self proclaimed “activist Tom-boy” and what led her to meeting Johnny. He also dissects the ins and outs of the alleged abuse claims.

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This week's episode is being served up buffet style, baby! Troy welcomes back friend of the pod Diana Metzger to discuss not one, not two, but ALL of the most iconic relationships from MTV’s Laguna Beach! From the obvious Stephan, Lauren, and Kristen love triangle to the lesser spoken about Jessica and Jason hookup, they’ll make their way down the list and do lots of reminiscing in between.

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