Tomato, Tomato

In which we discuss Alexa’s pleasant NY subway experience, the next chapter of the Coldplay kiss cam saga (enter Gwyneth Paltrow as temporary Astronomer spokesperson), more painful Dua and Callum photos, and the AMAZING news that the Gilded Age has officially been renewed for season 4. In tennis we discuss the DC open as well as some coaching changes for major players and in F1 we review how truly boring Spa was this past weekend. The real sports news this episode comes from England’s Lionesses who dispatched with Spain to win the Women’s Euro Finals this weekend. In content, Alexa cannot in good conscience recommend The Hunting Wives on Netflix but we turn it around by covering another banger from the Gilded Age (S3E6). 

In which we apologize for being tardy with this episode but don't regret it due to all the "news" we have to discuss. We cover Dua Lipa + Callum Turner's latest vacation photos, William and Catherine's well-deserved family vacay in Greece, the Macrons' lawsuit against Candace Owens, our shipping of Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, and Harry Styles's latest product launch. In sports we react to Sinner's rehiring of a physio involved in this doping scandal and the official news that Jack Draper has dropped out of the mixed doubles tournament at the US Open. Ferrari appears to disappoint again as the Belgian GP commences. Our topic of the week is really Alexa's diatribe against bikers and scooterers in New York but, for the sake of argument, we will call it "Us vs UK: Road Safety." In content we cover the VERY grim 3rd episode of season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon.

In which we discuss the excellent news (for Sumner) that Mercury is in retrograde, airport security at home and abroad (we are looking at you Heathrow terminal 5), Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's feature film link up, and the continued fallout from the Coldplay kiss cam drama (including a bunch of fake news). In tennis we quickly on a smattering of news including significant withdrawals from Toronto, Bublik's win in Gstaad, and updates around the US Open Mixed Double's Tournament. F1 had another off we but we continue to pray at the altar of Ferrari. In content we discuss this week's action-packed episode of the Gilded Age (glimmers of hope for our girl Aurora), Sumner's companion viewing (Downton Abbey from the beginning), ancillary content to The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Alexa gives us as rundown of Netflix's slate of modern-day soap operas (Ransom Canyon, Virgin River, Chesapeake Shores, etc.).

In which we discuss Alexa's new computer, Sumner's first stab at water aerobics, Emma Watson's 6-month driving ban in the UK, and the kiss cam unearthing of an affair at a recent Coldplay concert. In tennis, we lament Tommy Paul's engagement to Paige Lorenze and also the announcement that Ons Jabeur is stepping away from tennis. In F1, there is an update in the FIA presidency race as well as more rumors about the future Mercedes driver lineup. In a huge week for content, we share our reactions to the long-awaited season 3 of The Sumner I Turned Pretty on Amazon based on the books by Jenny Han (episodes 1 and 2 are out now). This is SOLIDLY a team Conrad podcast. We finish with our beloved Gilded Age, talking all things Gladys, Peggy, Aurora, and, of course, we celebrate our entrepreneurial king, Jack Trotter.

In which we say there is no news to discuss but end up discussing the NYPD's astronomical budget (classic us). Sumner can't help from sharing the latest in the Chris Hughes-JoJo Siwa nightmare and Alexa surfaces the rumor that Lauren Sanchez lost out on the original Birkin, which was up for auction this week. In tennis we discuss both scores and gossip from the final weekend of Wimbledon including, of course, the Wales family outing (minus Louis) on Sunday. The rumor mill is still grinding away in the world of F1 especially when it comes to Max Verstappen's possible move to Mercedes. We wrap with Sumner's final review of Dept. Q season 1 as well as some sh*ttalking Charles Fane from the Guilded Age for good measure.

In which we apologize for our unplanned multi-week summer break and discuss the incredible fashion from the Macrons state visit to the UK. We, of course, go over all things Wimbledon (scores, spectators, AND gossip). The world of F1 is finally giving us PLENTY to talk about again so we touch on: Christian Horner's axing from Red Bull (effective immediately), what that could mean for Max Verstappen, and a theory about Toto Wolff. On top of that, we have on-site reporting from Alexa who attended Silverstone in the Ferrari paddock last weekend. We also give our reviews of F1 The Movie both as fans of F1 and as fans of movies. We wrap by continuing to sing the praises of the Gilded Age from HBO (escapism at its best) and Sumner plugs Dept. Q on Netflix starring Matthew Goode.

In which we discuss the results of the New York Democratic mayoral primary, the bone-chilling pap photos from the Sanchez-Bezos pre-wedding foam party, and the bad news that Carlos Sainz Sr. is not going to run for FIA president after all. We touch back down on the F1 The Movie continued promo including Brad Pitt's unique style choices. Our tennis check-in is brief as the tours get ready for Wimbledon. We discuss the second half of Netflix's America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and use our enthusiasm for the subject to fuel our US vs UK topic of the week. We share theories as to why the US has cheerleaders and the UK doesn't but, in the inverse, the UK has a robust hooligan culture that the UK lacks. In content we encourage everyone to watch the Gilded Age on HBO which came back for season 3 this week. We will be covering it week to week! We end on the mid-recording news that Denis Villeneuve has been tapped to director the next James Bond film.

Link to the very absurd TIkTok that Sumner got the giggles over (Alexa did not find it funny)

In which we discuss the current state of New York City through the eyes of Alexa, why men of all walks of life are socialized to spit in public, and the New York mayoral Democratic primary race. Tennis takes us to the UK and Germany where we check in on the lead up tournaments before Wimbledon. We loudly share our support for the currently unfolding Emma Raducanu/Carlos Alcaraz showmance? romance? We speak at length about America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders S2, which is now streaming Netflix, trying to uncover if it is sinister, soothing, or something in between. Sumner recommends miniseries Toxic Town, also on Netflix, starring Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, and Claudia Jessie. She also recommends the DC Morgan detective book series by Clare Mackintosh.

In which we discuss the fact that all of the news of the week is too serious and scary to talk about. We toss out ideas of what we could touch on but reject them all except for the Abedin-Soros Democratic Party Royal Wedding in the Hamptons this past weekend. In tennis we touch on some surprising grass season results (Sinner v Bublik! Coco falls!) and go over the structure of the relaunched mixed doubles "tournament" planned for the US Open. We react to each of the entered pairings and, in a departure from our usual US vs UK topic of the week, we build out our dream mixed doubles pairings, drafting from current players. This is a tennis heavy episode and we aren't mad about it! In content, Alexa shares an update on Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Sumner gives a review of the first two episodes of "Outrageous," a historical flight of fancy about the infamous Mitford sisters (currently airing on Britbox in the States and UKTV in the UK).

In which we discuss the final cast list for Traitors US season 4 and Trooping the Colour (including Princess Catherine's fashion, Prince Louis in trousers, and Price William's current grooming choices). In the world of tennis we react to the WTA's amazing new policy around protected rankings for players undergoing fertility treatments, a record-breaking win by German player Tatjana Maria at Queen's, and our lack of excitement for Men's Queen's. F1 takes us to Montreal for the Canadian GP where Lewis Hamilton is distraught over maybe hitting a groundhog, George and Max come in p1 and p2 (worst case scenario), and team Ferrari appears to be quietly quitting. Alexa shares spoiler-free thoughts on the Celine Song's newest film, The Materialists and a rave review of The Better Sister on Amazon Prime. We head back into the world of reading with Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and share our belief that she writes perfect summer function. Sumner shares her thoughts on her double-feature experience with The Account 1 and 2.

Prince George Tells Prince Louis to Quit Waving