Top Model Rewind with Alex and Danielle

Alex and Danielle start to realize that maybe Camille isn't the villain of the season. Plus, Danielle makes a shocking discovery about those boobs Bethany can't shut up about, and your hosts discuss Miss Jay's eclectic fashion taste. 

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The models' personalities are already coming to play, even in the first episode of Cycle 2. Shandi's a walking "before" picture, Bethany's only talent is her boobs, and so on and so on. Alex and Danielle evaluate each new model, discuss whether new judge (and noted fashion photographer) Nigel is creepy or not, and try to find out which male models' "private party" is showing. 

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Alex and Danielle go off the rails a bit when they realize that not much happens during a Top Model finale. We hope you like hearing about our terrible, high school English teacher and which one of our moms would make the best aunt. But, seriously, we do talk about Shannon's, Elyse's and Adrianne's careers post show. Plus, Elyse teaches us some questionable "science" about what makes a top model.

Join us next week as we dive into Cycle 2, and follow us on Instagram @topmodelrewind!

We've arrived at the infamous nude shoot of Cycle One, when Robin and Shannon unite to stand down Satan (aka, Jay Manuel) and refuse to shoot naked (aka, with a skimpy band covering their lady parts). Honestly, we don't blame them, but we do judge them — because that's what this podcast is about! 

Plus, a challenge that feels mysteriously like an escort situation as the models take four French men out for a night on the town — at least, Adrianne, Elyse and Shannon do. Robin's at Bible study. And, Alex and Danielle talk about how much they don't know about Jim Morrison, The Doors and why Adrianne wants to visit his grave. 

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The models are in Paris! And so is Brad Pinkert. Oh, Brad Pinkert. That spiky hair, those perfect pecs, that vaguely European accent... wait, this dude is from Buffalo, New York? Well, wherever Brad came from, Shannon's feeling things when he shows up at the models' lingerie photo shoot. We discuss their lukewarm flirtationship at length. Plus,  the girls go on a merry jaunt through Paris — or at least that's what Keese thinks it is. Really, it's go-see game time. Find this week's photos on Instagram: @topmodelrewind

Also, we recorded this episode back in early June, so we touch on the Black Lives Matter protests for the first time. We encourage you to keep pushing for justice for Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Elijah McClain and other Black people killed by police. And, while you're at it, consider donating to the Innocence Project! 

It's an episode of surprising guest stars as the models get a visit from a suspicious publicist, a "working member of the press" who turns out to be #VanLifer, Elyse's famous boyfriend, and Adrianne's mom... who inexplicably calls her daughter Chewbacca. 

You may notice some audio problems on Danielle's side. We recommend listening without headphones. 

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Alex and Danielle walk you through Ebony's no good, very bad week. First, she has to deal with immature models who don't clean (Giselle), then she has to fend off homophobes (Robin and Shannon). At the end, our girl can't even say "water" properly. 

The models also have a "badonkadonk"-off and the camera guy gets a little too excited. Plus, the lamest video shoot ever!

Enjoy the episode, but please also continue to donate to Black causes. May we recommend the Black Journalism Fund: https://www.localmedia.org/journalism-fund-for-black-newspapers/

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Alex relives her childhood trauma as the models pose with snakes! Plus, the show's first round of makeovers, which are surprisingly tame. (But the girls complain anyway, of course). Nicole, meanwhile, deals with the worst boyfriend ever, and we check in on their current relationship status. 

On a serious note, we hope this episode provides you with a brief mental break as the country comes to terms with its history of racial injustice. After you're done, please consider donating to your local bail fund or Black Lives Matter group. As a Louisville resident, may I (Danielle), recommend following this link: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/

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The facade falls off and the girls go from being friendly to realizing that they're fundamentally different people and could never get along (as is the Top Model way). Specifically, Else gets snarky to camera about, well, everyone, and Ebony finds out that Robbynne thinks she's infested by demons. 

Plus, the girls are surprisingly good at runway, and they pose for a... men's electronics magazine? 

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Alex and Danielle thought they were starting an America's Next Top Model recap podcast, but this show is unrecognizable! Where's the Tyra narcissism? Why aren't the Jays there? We don't know, but it's somehow... better?

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Theme song and podcast art by Aaron Long.