Too Bad Takes

Too Bad Takes

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Too Bad Takes episodes

  • Too High Takes | Ep10: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season Finale | We Love Everyone (Except Brett)

    The season finale is here! Demi's power play completely backfires as she tries to force the group to choose sides, but Taylor's strategic silence and Whitney's perfectly timed loyalty flip leave Demi storming out alone. Alex and Taylor break down the most satisfying reality TV downfall of the season, plus they dive into their current obsessions (vintage music equipment vs. female pop artists), discuss Macy's heartbreaking backstory, and roast Brett's terrible timing with snow machines. From Marciano's corny Valley boy energy to the natural group dynamics that made Demi's calculated moves so obvious, this finale packed serious drama into what felt like a regular episode. Plus: why DadTok was always doomed and which cast members we're rooting for in season 2.

    58 min
  • Episode 9: New Orleans Stash Spots, Pregnancy Roulette & Demi's Ultimatum | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Recap

    Taylor & Alex | Reality TV ExpertsAlex and Taylor dive into Episode 9 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as the cast heads to New Orleans for a girls trip that turns into emotional chaos. From Demi's continued campaign against Taylor to the awkward "pregnancy roulette" game that puts Mayci in an impossible position, this episode has it all. Plus: Jesse's cancer scare, Jen's pregnancy announcement via video, and that wild burlesque show moment. The hosts break down the real dynamics behind Demi's ultimatum, why Taylor's political savvy keeps her ahead, and Connor's continued reign as fan favorite husband.

    1 hr 56 min
  • Episode 8: The Book of Betrayal - CMA Drama & Group Chat Chaos

    Alex and Taylor dive into Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Episode 8 "The Book of Betrayal" where Taylor's CMA Awards moment becomes the center of major drama. When none of the girls comment on Taylor's big presenter announcement, tensions explode between Taylor and Demi in what the show calls "World War Three." Plus, Layla drops some serious group chat receipts, Macie gets life-changing news, and we witness some truly awkward hot chocolate moments.

    The hosts break down the social media politics of influencer friendship, analyze Demi's questionable "atomic bomb" strategy, and discuss whether Taylor's reaction to the comment situation was justified. They also dive into the Reddit reactions and preview the pregnancy test drama coming next episode.

    Follow @TooBadTakes everywhere and sign up for our email list at TwoBadTakes.com. Let us know what reality show we should cover next!

    54 min
  • Connor Steals Our Hearts While Brett Gets Exposed

    Taylor & Alex | Reality TV ExpertsConnor delivers the most beautiful speech we've ever heard on this show, proving why Whitney should never let that man go. Meanwhile, Brett and Demi's relationship drama reaches new heights as fertility struggles reveal some seriously questionable ideas about surrogacy. Taylor and Dakota are sleeping together again (surprise, surprise), Whitney's still fighting for her spot back in MomTok, and Zach shows up ready to defend Jen with some serious "I have nothing to lose" energy. Plus, we break down that awkward hot mic moment and discuss why some people need to stop throwing around the word "jealous" when they clearly don't know what it means.

    1 hr 44 min
  • "I Started This!" - Taylor's Gangster Moment & Jesse's Middle Management Era

    Taylor delivers the most iconic moment of the season when she reminds Demi exactly who created MomTok in the first place. Meanwhile, Jesse continues her descent into what we're calling "middle management" - getting bullied by Demi while turning around and bullying others. We break down the Arizona trip, speculate about what Demi really has on Jesse, discuss Jen's mental health struggles, and analyze why these women keep taking mental health breaks from their own show. Plus: Brett's controlling behavior, truth box drama, and our theory about potential soft swinging.

    59 min
  • Secret Lives S2E5: The Book of Divisions + We're Team Chaos

    The friend group is officially splintering and we are HERE for it. In this episode covering Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2E5 "The Book of Divisions," Alex and Taylor break down Jen finally standing up to Jesse, Mikayla being absolutely brutal to Whitney, and why Demi laughing at Layla getting hit with shrimp proves she's ugly on the inside.

    Plus: our notes app confessions, why we're quitting nicotine (badly), ages that surprised us, and extensive tangents about Love Island, hibachi chefs, and why Craig Conover using ChatGPT for therapy is unhinged.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Secret Lives S2E4: Jen's a Liar + We Don't Care

    Jen might be a liar. Who cares?

    In this episode covering Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Episode 4, Alex and Taylor dive into the awkward "Remove the Taboo" party where everyone acts scandalized by sex toys, Jen continues walking on eggshells around her former friends, and we get some real talk about Layla's bedroom situation. Plus: tangents about nicotine addiction, plastic surgery speculation, and why we're team Taylor in her healing [hilling] journey.

    Two ADHD podcasters keeping it real about reality TV drama while accidentally going down rabbit holes about everything from Kim Petras to true crime. No fake Mormon expertise - just authentic reactions and surprisingly smart takes.

    1 hr 19 min
  • TAKE OWNERSHIP! The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2E3: Soft Swinging, Soft Stripping, and Psychotherapy

    Alex and Taylor break down the explosive episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where accountability finally comes to the forefront. We analyze Miranda's full confession about the swinging scandal, Taylor's confrontation that changes everything, and Jen's shocking news that rocks her marriage with Zac. Plus, we dive into Mikayla's brave disclosure about her traumatic past and discuss our approach to healing. This episode is all about truth, retribution, and the messy reality of relationships under public scrutiny.

    Topics covered: The swinging scandal truth reveal, Miranda's accountability moment, Jen and Zac's marriage crisis, Mikayla's trauma disclosure, and the cost of truth-telling on reality TV.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 2: The Book of Accountability - Halloween Party Chaos & Family Betrayal

    Alex and Taylor dive into the explosive Halloween party episode of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where accountability becomes the theme but lies take center stage. We break down the toxic family dynamics at Taylor's parents' house (seriously, what is wrong with these people?), Jen's web of deception finally unraveling, and the petty Mean Girls energy at the Halloween party. Plus, we discuss Miranda's genuine sadness about losing Taylor, the bizarre Ben Affleck costume drama, and why Mormon culture might just be discovering psychological warfare. Fair warning: we're processing some heavy family toxicity in this one, so buckle up for our unfiltered reactions to one of the most frustrating episodes yet.

    48 min
  • The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2 E1: Clout, Ketamine, and Cowboy Pillows?

    Taylor and Alex break down the season 2 premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We discuss Miranda's arrival and why we think she's absolutely lying about the swinging scandal, Zac's ketamine therapy (and why Alex is thrilled he's getting what he deserves), and Taylor finally learning the truth about Dakota from Jenna. Plus our takes on terrible parenting, clout chasing at cowboy pillow parties, and why every hangout on this show gives us secondhand nausea. Featuring our unfiltered thoughts on Miranda's shameless groveling and the chaos that is this friend group.

    49 min

About Too Bad Takes

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Reality TV recap podcast hosted by Taylor and Alex. We break down the drama, the delusion, and everything in between - dissecting personalities, relationships, and the questionable logic behind every argument. Currently covering Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Bravo's finest disasters. Authentic reactions, honest opinions, and definitely not safe for work.