This Side of the Hill

By Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Jared Lipscomb

Hosted by Janet and Jason Caperna (Bravo TV’s The Valley), alongside their BFF Jared Lips, This Side of the Hill is a weekly show highlighting the peaks and valleys in re

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This Side of the Hill episodes:

February 04, 2026 44 - Mexico Memories, Mayhem for Gay Men & Making It Up in the Air
Janet is back from Mexico rejuvenated and refreshed after her girls’ getaway with Brittany, Michelle and Lala. She shares all about the trip and her investigative wingwoman era. Janet gives a travel hack for booking all-inclusive resorts and shares how she and the girls stumbled upon a gaggle of groomsmen. This discovery leads to a conversation on the tradition of single bridesmaids and groomsmen hooking up at their friends’ weddings.

Jared opens up about the complicated way heteronormative roles can be projected onto gay relationships, and how those expectations can trickle down into dating culture. Janet and Jared have to laugh at the misadventure of Jared trying to juggle two gentleman callers at the same time and the back and forth of being a top or bottom.

The besties dive into a wild Reddit post that takes an unexpected turn. The pair lighten it up as Janet shares what she is a fan of this week, while the two enjoy the TikTok trend of showing love to, not just the Encino Chili’s, but all of the unique spots here in the San Fernando Valley.

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January 28, 2026 43 - Best Actors Unite, Beckhams Divide & Apologies to Steve Buscemi
This week Jared and Jason are catching up while Janet is in Mexico catching a tan and devouring tacos. The two talk about taking baby Cam to a toddler house party and the chaos of trying to keep routines intact when mom’s away. Jared admits he’s much more comfortable as an uncle than a parent because sleep is sacred.

Awards season takes center stage with Jared breaking down the best actor race, including his strong feelings about Timothée Chalamet, his love for Michael B Jordan, and why he thinks Leonardo DiCaprio deserves the crown this year. They also get into how awards shows always seem to expose unexpected celebrity couples, and this year is no exception. The pair ponder if it's the end of the movie star era or if a young crop of actors can revive the cinematic experience.

The conversation shifts to the ever circulating Beckham family drama, which opens the door to British tabloid culture, nepotism, and the surprisingly complex challenge of photographing an elephant. Jared shares his big win scoring tickets for the Paris Hilton documentary screening, and Jason wraps things up sharing what he's currently a fan of, and yes, it's Lisa Barlow lore.
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January 21, 2026 42 - Mannequin Challenge, Metaphors & Monogamy
Janet and Jared are having a chat about the 2016 posting trend (is it a psy-op?). The duo also discuss the 365 button update and how Saturday Night Live is tapping into the Tik Tok algorithm for their skits. The besties also discuss the biometric Snapchat data conspiracy theory as well as their adoration for Marcello Hernandez. The pair discuss a lovely weekend that included a visit to a car dealership diner, a concert at the Shrine and an Eastside birthday celebration. New episodes every Wednesday.
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January 16, 2026 41 - A Health Update from Janet
This is quick episode with Janet returning to share an update on her health after a difficult start to the new year.
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January 14, 2026 40 - Jason & Jared's Heated Rivalry, Peasant Brain & Housewives Hot Takes
Jason Caperna is back with Jared Lips for a much needed catch up. Jared is shocked to discover that Jason is now a fan of several Real Housewives franchises and even ends this episode with thoughts on his 3 current faves. Jared goes into detail about Heated Rivalry which leads to a discussion on the importance of gay stories and the question of why still so much stigma in sports? The duo discuss the passage of time and how one internet user, by the name of Tamara, has inspired thousands to live in the moment and hold their private rituals close to the heart. Because of buttons. Jared talks all about a Hinge date that went off the rails once the potential suitor revealed quite a shocking prejudice. Jason's ever changing Tik Tok algorithm brought him to an amazing makeup artist who handles online trolls in the most clever of ways. Jason and Jared also breakdown "Peasant Brain" the fascinating devolution of humans to revert back to the same thought process of medieval peasants who believed in monsters, magic and blood lettings.
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January 07, 2026 39 - Revisiting Episode One, Aunt Gladys & Award Show Bets
Hi friends, Jared here! We're back with a (partially) new but unique episode. Kicking things off, I'm discussing the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, Ariana Grande's reputation and how horror movies are becoming Oscar nominees. Then it's a throwback to 2024 and the very first episode of this podcast. Janet and Jason dive into how they feel just 12 hours after The Valley's series debut. We also read mini biographies written by each other and discuss being NPCs; it's wild to hear what's changed, how we've changed and what always stays the same. Thanks for listening; talk to you every Wednesday!
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December 31, 2025 38 - This Side of Peaks, Valleys and Jimmy B's
It's the last day of 2025 and Janet and Jared are discussing a plethora of pressing issues. They chat about their peaks and valleys of the past year and what resolutions they've made going into 2026. Jared reveals his panic attack after unwittingly being surrounded by really tall people in the desert. Janet shares the joy of taking her son to Dave & Buster's for the first time. Jared is still online dating, Janet has a theory about Christmas Eve and both share their Palm Springs trip that included a visit to the fever dream that is Jimmy B's.
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December 24, 2025 37 - Michelle Saniei's Side of the Hill
What a merry Christmas Eve as the gang welcomes Michelle Saniei to the podcast! Janet and Jared make the journey to the other side of the hill to visit Janet's The Valley co star. Michelle shares what she's been up to as a single mom, successful realtor and newfound TV star. The trio dive into Michelle's past and discover what made her an interesting, if not unexpected, Hooters' girl. Michelle shares how her multi cultural upbringing shaped not just her food choices and dialect, but how she perceives the world at large. The friends discuss the holidays and how they plan to celebrate as well as their favorite decor. Janet and Jared quiz Michelle on her knowledge of fast food culture and detour into the perils of online dating, regardless of your sexual orientation.
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52min
December 17, 2025 36 - The Secret Lives of Ladies Who Lunch & other mysteries of Beverly Hills
Jared and Janet are back after a visit to Enchant LA, a staycation at The Beverly Hills Hotel and a journey into the mind of Timothee Chalamet's biggest fan (and incidentally Kylie Jenner's biggest hater). Jared shares his aspirations of being a professional luncheon lady while Janet wants to understand the inner workings of these exclusive and elusive lunch groups. The duo discuss the magic of manufacturing winter wonderlands right here in sunny Los Angeles and the joy of over the top holiday decor. Jared shares the valuable lesson his four year old nephew recently learned which leads the pair to ponder how complex growing up really is!
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December 10, 2025 35 - The Shock of Michaelsgate, The Awe of Matt Rogers & The Glow of a Gingerbread Purse
Janet and Jared are back, and extra chatty. The duo unpack their night at Matt Rogers’ iconic Christmas show and get into his talent & how it hits so perfectly for campy, gay, millennial Xmas vibes. They look at each other’s Spotify Wrapped; Janet learns her listening age is quite literally 80 years old. Jared reveals his number one song and that Paint the Town Red is in his top 5 for three years now and what that means for Doja Cat. Janet breaks down #Michaelsgate,then Jared shares the details of trip to the local Michaels and the shock of seeing the price gouging happening in person (allegedly). Jared shares all about the attention his new Betsy Johnson Gingerbread House purse. The besties also debrief on Thanksgiving, chat about life as a swing set household and some of their upcoming holiday plans.
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How many episodes does This Side of the Hill have?

The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.

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