Sisters Who Watch: Reality TV, Movies, and More!

Howdy! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review the music event of the year--Beyoncé Bowl: A Cowboy Carter Christmas NFL Halftime Show. We analyze the song choices, special guests, and fashion from Beyoncé's record-breaking performance during Netflix's first NFL Christmas Gameday. Spoiler alert -- we think it's one of the best halftime shows ever!!!

We discuss why Beyoncé Bowl was Super Bowl caliber, gush over Blue Ivy's growth as a dancer, analyze the celebration of black culture and history throughout the performance, highlight our favorite moments, like Shaboozey and Post Malone's guest appearances and the SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’ dance number, dissect why Mariah Carey's pre-recorded performance fell flat, explain why the actual NFL games sucked, and debate whether or not bringing your child onstage during a performance is a green flag.

Interested in more music content? Check out our podcast episodes on Cowboy Carter ft. Sequoia Holmes (Black People Love Paramore), ⁠Renaissance World Tour⁠, ⁠⁠2023 Essence Festival⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Best Concerts of 2022⁠⁠.

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Are you not entertained? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guests, history buffs, and hosts of the Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan. We review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, and Pedro Pascal as General Acacius. Tune in for historical analysis and funny takes on the epic sequel film directed by Ridley Scott. Spoiler alert -- we don't think the sequel is as good as 2000's OG Gladiator.

We discuss our favorite historical films and TV shows and the Roman Empire meme before unpacking why Gladiator II paled in comparison to its predecessor. We also analyze the decision to make a sequel 24 years later, explain why the Glicked phenomenon did not reach Barbenheimer status, dissect whether or not Paul Mescal is a hot leading man, highlight our favorite moments like the various battle scenes and nostalgic moments honoring Maximus, and detail the many historical inaccuracies like the water coliseum battle with sharks and lack of female characters beyond Lucilla. Lastly, we debate whether or not lying to protect your son is a green flag.

Interested in more movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠American Fiction⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barbie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Cannes Film Festival 2024⁠, ⁠Challengers⁠, ⁠Deadpool & Wolverine⁠, ⁠Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga⁠, ⁠Inside Out 2 ft. Nikki Meadows⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joker: Folie a Deux⁠, ⁠Killers of the Flower Moon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Madame Web ft. Mitch Broadwater⁠, ⁠Mean Girls (2024)⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oppenheimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Past Lives Ft. Toya From Harlem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Poor Things⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠The Fall Guy⁠, ⁠The Oscars 2024⁠, ⁠We Live In Time⁠, and Wicked Ft. Sisters and the Stars.

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It's time for a Circle Chat ⭕ ! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, The Circle Season 7 cast member, and Jackson, Mississippi native, Darian Holt. We review The Circle Season 7 and discuss his experience on the season, the broader Netflix Reality Universe, and our favorite Christmas movies. Tune in for a laughter-filled interview with behind-the-scenes tea and an exciting update on his relationship with Jadejha .

We discuss how Darian manifested being cast on the show and why he was destined to be a star, analyze why this season was more cutthroat than others, dissect his strategy to play the game as himself and pick Kevin as the influencer, dive into the new disruptor twist, give props to Gianna for winning it all as a catfish, highlight our favorite moments from the season, like Darian and Jadejha finally meeting in-person, and debate whether or not playing a catfish is a red flag.

This is our second episode interviewing a cast member from The Circle! Check out our ⁠Caress Tells All: The Circle Season 6 Ft. Caress Russell⁠ episode to learn more about her experience playing Paul Russell on the show.

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We're holding space for Defying Gravity! Are you? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guests, sisters, and hosts of the Sisters and the Stars podcast, Olivia and Emily Paruk. We review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Wicked starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and funny takes on the hit Broadway musical adaption directed by Jon M. Chu.

We celebrate the film's diverse casting choices, gush over the stunning set and costume designs, as well as, the pink and green aesthetic, explain why we all need more Jonathan Bailey (aka Fiyero) in our lives, dissect the Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater drama, analyze the "othering" of Elphaba by her Dad and classmates, and highlight the storyline parallels to our current political climate. Lastly, we debate whether or not becoming your character is a green flag. *cough cough* Ariana Grande's "Glindafication" *cough cough*.

Interested in more movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on American Fiction, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barbie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cannes Film Festival 2024, Challengers, Deadpool & Wolverine, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Inside Out 2 ft. Nikki Meadows, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joker: Folie a Deux, Killers of the Flower Moon⁠⁠⁠⁠, Madame Web ft. Mitch Broadwater, Mean Girls (2024), ⁠⁠⁠Oppenheimer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Past Lives Ft. Toya From Harlem⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Poor Things⁠⁠⁠, The Fall Guy, The Oscars 2024, and We Live In Time.

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Grab your mimosas! It's time to spill the tea on RHOC. In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, comedian, and co-host of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast, Claire Parker. We review The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18. Tune in for thoughtful and funny takes on these crazy women, as well as, parallels to other Bravo franchises like RHOSLC and Southern Charm.

We dive into the Shannon, Alexis, and Johnny J lawsuit drama. Spoiler alert -- we are team Shannon all the way. We explain why Jenn's money problems were one of the highlights of the season, dissect why Heather is a mean girl and should leave the show, analyze how Tamra was the biggest pot stirrer, and highlight our least favorite moments like Emily's dress at Heather's fashion show, Gina's fashion and hair styles, everyone ganging up on Katie at the Reunion, and the London trip from hell. Lastly, we debate whether or not defending your man is a green flag.

Interested in more Bravo content? Check out our podcast episodes on Real Housewives Happy Hour Ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens), Vanderpump Rules S11 and The Valley S1⁠, ⁠Charrisse Tells All: The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 ft. Charrisse Jackson-Jordan⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bravo Breakdown & The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S13 ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠The Traitors US Season 2 ft. DocuSweeties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Real Housewives of New York City Season 14⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7⁠⁠⁠.

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Bachelor Nation! Can we steal you for a second 🌹? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and Bachelor franchise OG fan, their Mom!!! They review The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 starring Joan Vassos. Spoiler alert -- we have differing opinions on whether or not the season is a wait or a watch, but all agree that the Golden mansion men were the stars of the season.

We explain why Joan wasn't the best choice to lead The Golden Bachelorette, celebrate male friendships and our favorite cast members, like Charles L., Mark, Gary, and Pascal, spill the restraining order tea about Gil and Guy, analyze why it was so obvious Chock Chapple would win Joan's heart, dissect why Jonathan seemed overly emotional, discuss how the show needs to cast older contestants, predict who will be cast as the next Golden Bachelor, and debate whether or not grieving and healing on the show is a green flag.

Interested in more Bachelor franchise content? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠The Bachelorette Season 21 (Jenn's Season)⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Bachelor Season 28 (Joey's Season)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Golden Bachelor Season 1 (Gerry's Season) ft. Our Mom⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠The Bachelorette Season 20 (Charity's Season)⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Hulu is full of murder mysteries! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review 20th Television's critically-acclaimed true crime comedy, Only Murders in the Building Season 4, and Onyx Collective's buzzy legal drama, Reasonable Doubt Season 2. We analyze the exciting guest stars on both shows from Eva Longoria to Morris Chestnut and how each show handled their respective end of season cliffhangers.

We discuss why Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin make such a hilarious unlikely trio, gush over Jax's fashion and character growth this season, analyze the major murder picture storyline in OMITB, dissect Shanelle's toxic relationship with JT and subsequent trial in Reasonable Doubt, celebrate Jane Lynch's Sazz Pataki being the focus of the season, explain why Lewis knocking up Toni was our least favorite storyline, highlight our favorite celebrity cameos, including Melissa McCarthy and Kandi Burruss, and debate whether or not joining a rent control conspiracy is a red flag.

Interested in more scripted TV content? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠Nobody Wants This⁠, ⁠Bel-Air Season 3⁠, ⁠⁠The Bear Season 3⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Hacks Season 3⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Abbott Elementary Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Only Murders in the Building Season 3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...And Just Like That Season 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abbott Elementary Season 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Harlem Season 2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Bravoholics, this is for you! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and co-host of the Watch What Crappens podcast, Ben Mandelker. We review multiple Bravo franchises in this special Real Housewives Happy Hour episode. Tune in for a jampacked hour of RHODubai S2, RHOC S18, RHOSLC S5, RHOP S9, and RHONY S15 takes.

We dissect the many cast shake ups and returning stars like Alexis Bellino on Orange County, explain why Taleen Marie and Bronwyn Newport have been great additions to Dubai and Salt Lake City respectively, discuss how Shannon Storms Beador and Karen Huger are handling their DUIs, analyze how Brynn Whitfield became a villain on New York, predict what will happen once the RHOBH S14 and The Traitors S3 return, lament over struggling franchises like RHOA and RHONJ, and debate whether calling out someone's parenting is a red flag.

Interested in more Bravo content? Check out our podcast episodes on Vanderpump Rules S11 and The Valley S1, Charrisse Tells All: The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 ft. Charrisse Jackson-Jordan⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bravo Breakdown & The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S13 ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠The Traitors US Season 2 ft. DocuSweeties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Real Housewives of New York City Season 14⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7⁠⁠.

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Is love blind? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review the second half of Love Is Blind Season 7, the newest season based in Chocolate City--Washington, DC! We analyze all the couple break-ups and who made it down the altar.

We discuss how Season 7 was a train wreck, debate the disappointing Black love stories, dissect Marissa and Ramses' heartwrenching break-up, investigate Nick and Vanessa Lachey's poor reunion hosting job, and spill MORE social media tea on Tyler's "sperm babies" and secret family.

We already reviewed the first half of Season 7, so make sure to tune into our Love Is Blind Season 7 Episodes 1-9 podcast for our initial thoughts.

Interested in more Love Is Blind content? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠⁠⁠Love Is Blind Season 4⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Love Is Blind Season 5 Episodes 1-7⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Love Is Blind Season 5 Finale & Reunion Ft. Adja Toure, ⁠⁠Love Is Blind Season 6 Episodes 1-9⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Love Is Blind Season 6 Finale & Reunion ft. Ashley Menzies Babatunde⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Romance is back! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's hit RomCom show, Nobody Wants This, and A24's buzzy RomDram film, We Live In Time. We analyze all of the insane chemistry onscreen with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, and offscreen with Andrew Garfield's Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg.

We discuss how both Erin Foster's show and John Crowley's film hit the cultural zeitgeist, analyze the hilarious meet cutes of Joann and Noah and Almut and Tobias, spill the social media discourse on the polarizing Jewish stereotypes in Nobody Wants This, dissect the confusing timelines in We Live In Time, celebrate the mature depictions of love and womanhood, highlight our favorite moments like Morgan and Sasha being "loser siblings" and Tobias teaching Ella how to crack eggs, explain why Florence Pugh looks too young to play a mother, and debate whether or not choosing love despite your family is a green flag.

Interested in more Romance movie and TV reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on The Fall Guy, Challengers, Past Lives ft. Toya From Harlem, Zoey 102, And Just Like That... Season 2, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

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