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For the second time ever, Em and Christina were in the same city this weekend. So we recorded the podcast together, in real life! Join us for this scintillating episode where we discuss a wide range of topics, such as, how do we feel about live eels and Gary, respectively, on Below Deck Sailing Yacht? In what ways is Jewish Matchmaking sparking memories of our own dating experiences? What is the best loved ones reward on Survivor? What’s the intersection between Top Chef and labor rights? Sorry if we overshare on this one, that’s what happens when we record IRL!


Episode Bibliography:

  • ⁠The Daily episode on the WGA strike “How Streaming Hurt Hollywood Writers” ⁠
  • ⁠Vice article on Top Chef Teamster trial⁠
  • ⁠Huffington Post article on federal prosecutor⁠

  • Table of Contents:

    • 00:00- Homeroom [spoilers for Race to Survive: Alaska; Top Chef Season 20; Jewish Matchmaker; Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4]
    • 35:11-Seminar - Survivor U.S. Season 44, Episode 10
    • 55:15-Office Hours 

    • Follow us on Instagram ⁠@realitytvphdpod⁠

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