The Mary Moment

Love them, hate them, or love to hate them—reality TV is nothing without a woman willing to play the part of the antagonist. This week, we’re carving out some space on the mountain for the legends of the small screen.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my personal Mount Rushmore of Female Reality TV Villains and why these women are the essential glue that holds our favorite franchises together.

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Episode Chapters

0:30 - Intro

10:35 - The Drama

14:18 - The Pitt

21:05- What makes a good villain

28:03 - Monica Garcia RHOSLC

35:50 - Phi Phi O’Hara RPDR

40:32 - Whitney Leavitt SLOMW

44:13 - Jade ANTM

47:19 - Parvarti Shallow Survivor

51:05 - Outro

Grab a drink and settle in because this week we're covering it all! We start with an update on the Hawaii floods and how the community is holding up. Then, we’re diving into the chaos surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul and my thoughts on the shocking cancellation of The Bachelorette. We also take a quick detour into Layla's revelation on SLOMW.

Finally, the main event: Childhood Confessions featuring - MY MOM! We’re reading your listener-submitted stories of the hilarious and horrible things you did as children.

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CHAPTERS

:30 Oahu Flooding

3:30 Taylor Frankie Paul

9:00 Layla & GLP1

17:27 Childhood confessions

Just hours ago ABC announced that they are pulling this season of the bachelorette after a video was released of Taylor Frankie Paul involved in domestic violence. Today we chat about Taylors rise to stardom, the allegations being made against her, and where her career might be headed next.

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This week, we’re diving into the internet’s latest obsessions, starting with the allegedly not so nice Timothée Chalamet. Then, we’re chatting all about Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, pregnancy rumors and all. For the main event, I’m digging into your "Am I the Asshole" submissions to give my unfiltered thoughts on your messiest moral dilemmas and decide who’s really in the wrong.

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CHAPTERS

0:30 Intro

6:48 Timothee Chalamet

11:43 SLOMW

19:28 AITA

Have you ever had those weeks where you just feel...tired? Maybe it feels impossible to be productive, or maybe you feel like your spread to thin. Well I'm there right now and I'm sharing the things that help get me out of that funk.

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This week on The Mary Moment, we’re diving deep into the messy, often painful reality of toxic masculinity and its impact on our lives. I’m opening up and getting personal about my own experiences about the ways men have hurt me in the past—but we aren't staying in the dark for long.

I’m laying out my non-negotiables for the future and sharing exactly what I’m looking for in a partner who actually deserves a seat at the table.

To wrap things up on a high note, we’re shifting the energy. I read through your beautiful listener submissions featuring the kindest, most intentional things men have done to help restore our collective faith in "the good ones."

Trigger Warning: This episode contains candid discussions regarding suicide and sexual assault. Please prioritize your mental well-being and listen with care.

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Timestamps

0:30 Adulting

4:25 Ballerina Farm

8:45 Traitors

11:28 The culture of toxic masculinity

17:45 My experience

31:30 I can make you a man

43:05 Restoring faith in men

Welcome to your most embarrassing stories! We hope you’re ready to feel better about your own life, because these listener stories hurt. Friend of the pod Emma joins me this week to dissect your worst "did that really just happen?" moments ever submitted to the show. We’re here for the poopy pants, period dramas, and sharing a few of our own repressed memories.

Warning: High levels of secondhand embarrassment ahead.

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Timestamps

1:56 - Reality TV Roundup (ANTM, Whitney Leavitt, Olympics)

11:47 - Embarrassing stories listener submissions

49:40 - Outro

We all have that one A-lister who is objectively talented, gorgeous, and successful... but for some reason, the way they hold a sandwich just ruins it for you. This week, we’re diving into the listener mailbag to uncover the reasons you’ve jumped off the celebrity bandwagon in Celebrity ICK!

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Chapters:

2:45 An Introduction to Ick

6:46 Celebrity Men Ick

18:50 Celebrity Women Ick

28: 41 - ROTTED ICKS

What do elite athletes and "boss babes" have in common? Usually, a very intense recruitment process. In this episode, we kick things off with a look at the Olympic Games before pivoting to a topic we love to hate: The Harms of MLMs.

Buckle up for some wild MLM horror stories!

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Episode Chapters:

0:27 Intro

4:05 - The Merry Moment

6:55 - The Olympics!

12:45 - Why we hate MLMs

22:31 - MLM horror stories

44:04 - The only thing more powerful than hate is LOVE!

I asked, and you delivered. Friend of the pod, Emma joins me this week to read through your hilarious (and horrifying) worst date submissions. It’s chaotic, it’s relatable, and it’s exactly what you need to get through the week. Sit back, relax, and let’s laugh at the struggle together. And don't forget to submit your MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENTS!

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Chapters

0:30 Intro

3:45 Worst Dating Stories

51:45 Outro