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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November 20, 2025Dorinda Medley Meddles with Mysticism
The Mystic is a fun woo-woo archetype, but do not piss her off or else you’ll meet her evil side: the Betrayer. How do each of these beauties show up in reality TV? Jolenta thinks Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives of New York is the perfect example of the Mystic/Betrayer dichotomy.
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SOURCES:
Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry

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

The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

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

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Bravo Shows - Peacock

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41min
November 13, 2025 Vanderpump Rules Slaps with Mary Payne Gilbert
The wonderful Mary Payne Gilbert (Pink Shade) joins Jolenta to do a deep dive on the infamous Vanderpump Rules “slap” scene between Stassi Schroeder and Kristin Douse. And the two discuss why we’re so drawn to reality TV that showcases anti-aspirational living.

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Sources:
Vanderpump Rules - Peacock
Hera episode of Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

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1h 1min
November 06, 2025Will Heather Gay Save Us?
She’s intense, she’s driven, and she might be here to save us all… or burn it all down. This week Jolenta draws parallels between the Savior/Destroyer archetype and Heather Gay’s journey on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
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*This episode mentions the struggles faced by LGBTQIA+ youth - if you or anyone you know is struggling text ‘START’ to 678-678 to reach The Trevor Project

SOURCES
The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

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

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

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38min
October 30, 2025Love is Blinded by Celeb Lookalikes with Anna Roisman
Comedian Anna Roisman (Big Wigs) joins the show to talk about her favorite moments from Love is Blind season six: when Chelsea told Jimmy she gets told she looks like Megan Fox & when Jimmy realizes that may not be true. Anna and Jolenta breakdown the scenes and discuss why you shouldn’t try to break the unspoken rules of a reality show.
Anna's Insta - where all her great impressions are
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Sources
Love is Blind, Netflix

Love Is Blind season 6's Chelsea responds to criticism over Megan Fox comparison, Entertainment Weekly

Megan Fox Breaks Silence on Love Is Blind Star Chelsea's Comparison to Her and Ensuing Drama, E! News

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1h 3min
October 23, 2025The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport
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
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

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

The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Bravo Shows & Aftershows - Peacock

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43min
October 16, 2025 Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio
Jolenta is joined by Nicole Spiezio (How Were U Brainwashed?) 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.”
Nicole’s Podcast
Housewife Sonata w/ Nicole Spiezio
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SOURCES
- Real Housewives of New York City, Peacock

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55min
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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Jolenta’s Instagram

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.

Amye’s Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
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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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Jolenta’s Instagram

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?

Sarah’s Instagram
Jolenta’s Instagram
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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

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