It’s Women’s History Month and we’re getting real. From Serena Williams and Caitlin Clark dominating sports, to Beyoncé and Taylor Swift shifting the music industry, women are shaping culture in powerful ways. But here’s the question: are we truly progressing, or just celebrating louder? We also unpack the modern career woman, the pressure of motherhood, equal pay conversations, and whether “having it all” is fact or fiction.

Fashion is having a reckoning. This week on Group Chat, the team breaks down Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries and the questions it raises about reality TV, beauty standards, and what was really happening behind the scenes. Then we turn to Buffalo, where Black Carpet III takes over Shea’s on February 28th, bringing together designers, models, and creatives for a powerful celebration of culture and style. Was ANTM ahead of its time or out of line? Is community-driven fashion the future? Join the conversation and subscribe for more pop culture and real talk.

This week on Group Chat, the timeline is heavy with nostalgia and headlines. The team reflects on the cultural impact of Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson and breaks down the reaction to TMZ’s documentary on Michael Jackson. They also cover Olympic Village headlines, legal updates involving Stefon Diggs, what it is like to cook for celebrities, and Buffalo traditions such as fish fry Fridays and pierogi. Culture commentary and real conversation, just like your group chat.

This week on Group Chat we break down Bad Bunny’s love letter to Puerto Rico, his halftime performance that included a real wedding and rumored celebrity couples making headlines. Then we zoom out and ask why we are so obsessed with messy love stories and fairytale endings. From dating show chaos to the new HBO sports romance Heated Rivalry, we explore what makes love stories so compelling on screen. Plus, a look at how people are really celebrating Valentine’s Day, from sober parties and cooking classes to choosing experiences over gifts and redefining love through friendship, community, and self-love. Tap in and join the conversation.

In the final Group Chat episode of 2025, Bentley sits down with Allie Brady, Naila Ansari Catilo, and Alexa Zappia for a conversation that feels like an easy catch-up with friends. They revisit the moments, stories, and highlights that shaped their year and share what stuck with them. It’s a warm, lively wrap to 2025, and don’t fret, the fun starts up again in 2026.

In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley takes a trip through all things Thanksgiving, from the nostalgic traditions we cling to every year to the new trends reshaping the holiday with Camille Le Caër, Krysta Mannion, and Michele Mehaffy joining the conversation.

Bentley sits down with Josh Mullin of Uncle Ben’s Remedy and co-owner of Jack Rabbit; George Davis, veteran music educator and Dreamgirls vocal coach; and Buck Quigley, frontman of The Steam Donkeys and member of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, to explore how storytelling and song go hand in hand.

In this page-turning episode of Group Chat, we’re talking about how the next generation is redefining what it means to be a reader. Bentley sits down with Meg Howe, owner of Alice, Cory McCants, and Dr. Naila Ansari-Catilo. Plus, stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the internet’s favorite librarian, Mychal Threets.

In this Halloween episode of Group Chat, Bentley heads to The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence to dive into the world of modern mysticism, where spirituality, creativity, and pop culture collide.

In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley is joined by actor and host of BTPM’s Let’s Go! Ashleigh Chrisena Ricci, choreographer and professor at Buffalo State University Naila Ansari Catillo, and co-owner of Town Ballroom and “Funtime Presents “ Donny Kutzbach to celebrate Buffalo’s theatre scene while digging into the pressures of life in the spotlight.