Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

By 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 d... more

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October 09, 2025Survivor's Parvati Shallow: Fatally A-Muse-ing
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
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Bravo Shows - Peacock

Survivor - Paramount+

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42min
October 02, 2025A Watershed Sister Wives Moment with Amye Archer
Jolenta is joined by Amye Archer (Little Miss Recap) 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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Sources
Sister Wives, TLC

Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom, by Christine Brown Woolley

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1h 3min
September 25, 2025Girls Gor-gone Wild
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.
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SOURCES
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Bethenny Frankel, Still Dragging Everyone - www.thecut.com/2023/11/bethenny-frankel-on-leading-the-real-housewives-reckoning.html

Reckoning With Reality - www.vulture.com/article/reality-reckoning-reality-tv-union-history-explained.html

Bravo Shows - Peacock

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36min
September 18, 2025To Be Frankel, I Don’t Carole with Sara Galli
Jolenta is joined by Sarah Galli (Andy's Girls) 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?

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SOURCES
Carole’s blog post: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/carole-radziwill-to-bnice-or

A Timeline of Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill's Complicated Friend Break-Up: 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

We Finally Have The Full Backstory Behind Bethenny & Carole's RHONY Feud: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/208691/bethenny-frankel-carole-radziwell-feud-real-housewives-reunion

Watch What Happens Live, Peacock

The Real Housewives of New York, Peacock

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1h 7min
September 11, 2025The Jenn Pedranti Problem
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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SOURCES
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry

Bravo shows, Peacock.com

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42min
September 04, 2025Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams
Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) 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?
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SOURCES
'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385

Real Housewives of New York, Peacock

What Is Jovani, and Why Are the Real Housewives Obsessed With It? - https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-is-jovani-and-why-are-the-real-housewives-so-obsessed.html

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56min
August 28, 2025Call Her Mother
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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SOURCES:
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry

PuppyGate: Every Question Answered About 'RHOBH' 's Season 9 Scandal - https://people.com/tv/rhobh-puppygate-everything-to-know-lisa-vanderpump-dorit-kemsley-teddi-mellencamp/

A Timeline Of Brandi & Lisa's 'RHOBH' Feud - https://www.bustle.com/articles/56946-what-happened-between-rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-brandi-glanville-a-timeline-of-their-feud-may-clear

Real Housewives, Peacock

The Valley: After Show, Peacock

Vanderpump Rules, Peacoc

Sister Wives, TLC

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35min
August 21, 2025Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez
Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind.

More Chelsea - @chelseadevantez
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SOURCES:
Love is Blind on Netflix

Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-they-now-11678724

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1h
August 14, 2025The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman
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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Sources:
Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined - by Stephen Fry

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes - by Edith Hamilton

45 Master Characters - by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Teresa Giudice’s Most Iconic Moments: https://www.realitytea.com/2024/03/20/teresa-giudice-iconic-moments-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/

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

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29min
August 07, 2025Tamra in the Cabinet with Chris DeRosa
Jolenta is joined by reality TV expert/producer Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to discuss an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Together they explore how Tamra meeting her future daughter-in-law teaches us about the damage men can do with their silence, the rise of conservative ideology in America, the history of DM sliding, and so much more.

More Chris DeRosa - @thechrisderosa
More Jolenta - @jolenta_g

SOURCES
Internet Archive Translation of Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty in the Woodhttps://archive.org/details/gri_33125012874901/page/n23/mode/2up

45 Master Characters, Revised Edition: Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters by Victoria Lynn Lynn Schmid

peacock.com - bravo shows

Everything That's Been Going on With Tamra Judge's Husband, Sons, and Daughters by Talia Ergas https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/tamra-judge-sons-daughters-husband

Inside 'RHOC ' Star Tamra Judge's Roller Coaster Relationship with Estranged Daughter Sidney Barney https://people.com/tv/real-housewives-orange-county-tamra-judge-sidney-barney-estrangement/

988 Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is dealing with mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to - call the Crisis Lifeline at 988

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54min

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