Donny is joined by Syrus Yarbrough of MTV's "The Challenge: All Stars" and "The Real World: Boston." He discusses what it was like to be back on The Challenge, why some people can't leave the game in the game, and why he doesn't regret anything about his elimination. He also touches on "bad edits" and how the world has changed (and stayed the same) since he was originally on the Real World.

But first, this week's pop culture panel is made up of Taria S. Faison, Chelsea - the face behind @ohnobravo, and Dr. Monica O'Neal of Bravo's "Camp Getaway." They discuss Michael Paulson's need to include the weight gain of Broadway actors in his New York Times article, Will Smith's #bigwilliechallenge, Elon Musk on SNL, and the mythical land known as Wawa (to Kate Winslet, at least).

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DR. MONICA: @dr.monica

After cancelling his recording with this week's guest, Donny records this week's episode by himself, but talking to himself is nothing new, so he feels right at home.  As always, his dislike for Puck and Rachel is on display, although a DM from a former MTV employee has him thinking deeper about one one them. Then, Pedro & Sean talking to high school seniors reminds Donny of the time he was terrified to start high school because he thought he would be drugged while sending mail.

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Fresh from Friday's episode of "Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," star of the original movies MARGUERITE MOREAU joins Donny to discuss what it was like stepping back into Connie's skates. They also discuss her time in "Wet Hot American Summer" and "Grey's Anatomy," and what she'd like to see if she revisited some of her other roles. She also shares not one, BUT TWO, Britney Spears stories!

Then, Sara Zanville of Be Kind Rewind Events in LA joins Donny for a "Full House" deep dive and to answer the important questions - Why was "Fuller House" cornier than the original? Why did Joey live under the stairs? Who would you kick out if you had to move in? And most importantly - what is your dream TGIF lineup?

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Bagel enthusiast and reality TV connoisseur Kiki Monique (@thetalkofshame) to discuss episode 5 of "The Real World: San Francisco," and Donny is THRILLED when they learn this is a Judd episode.

However, all good must be accompanied by some bad, so the B-plot this episode proves to be a little too Puck-heavy. 

The two dive into the BAMMYS (what?), Pam's boyfriend of eight years resembling a certain roommate, and how we can all learn a little something from Puck this episode (although Donny doesn't want to).

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Call Donny "Little Caesar" from now on, because these topics are HOT and READY today, and Donny wastes no time jumping into the entertainment news from the week! Touching primarily on Caitlyn Jenner running for California Governor and Demi Lovato vs. The Big Chill, he takes a moment to praise Freeform for the premiere of "Cruel Summer" (even though he can't talk about it much because he doesn't want to spoil it). Things take a particularly chaotic turn when Donny tries to discuss the Oscars.

Then, Robert Ri'chard (Cousin Skeeter, House of Wax) joins Donny to discuss which show of his he'd love to reboot, what it's like having to get naked for so many of his roles, growing up on camera, and what the entertainment industry can do to protect child actors in the future.

Check out the trailer for his upcoming movie "California Love":
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Robert Ri'chard interview 8:04 - 26:45

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Donny is back for another reality retrospective of "The Real World: San Francisco," and to discuss this unfortunately Puck-heavy episode, he is joined by Semajh (@semajwithanh) from the "Me I Am: Cancelled!" podcast,

Semajh wastes no time in shocking Donny with his favorite cast members (RACHEL?! RACHEL!?), but they can safely agree on the fact that they would not be able to stomach Puck's odor and that boxcar racing is only something that the Little Rascals should be doing.

But more than Puck's homophobia... more than his lack of manners or personal hygiene, what bothers Donny most this episode is Puck's opinion on "Beverly Hills: 90210." He can put up with a lot, but this will not be tolerated!

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It is a PACKED HOUSE in the Truly Anything playroom this week!

Kalen Allen is on the pod, fresh from his guest hosting position on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show!" He discusses how guest hosting an episode came to be (you'll be shocked by his answer! Donny was!), what it was like interviewing Kelly Rowland and Angelica Ross, the imposter syndrome he felt at the beginning of his career, and what he sees for himself in the future. He also jumps back to "the beginning" and breaks down some of the weirdest recipes he's ever recapped.

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Donny is joined this week by drag superstar Zenobia Darling (@zenobia_darling) to discuss episode 3 of "The Real World: San Francisco." Being no stranger to reality TV research (she did her thesis on "Vanderpump Rules"), Zenobia comes prepared with everything you ever needed to know about Puck's time after the show.

Once Donny is up to date on Puck's well being (or lack thereof), they jump into Cory's unraveling, Rachel's continuous journey of being the Devil, and Mohammed's screen time - more of this please! It's nice to see him have a plot that isn't just him getting phone calls!

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After walking 1.5 miles and braving Black Friday-like conditions at Walgreens to fetch his husband some Cadbury Creme Eggs, Donny is back and home and ready to attempt to watch the John Legend "Jesus Christ Superstar" special - until something goes wrong, that is. Something is bound to go wrong.

Then, he chats with Hannah A. Brown (@hannahabrown) - the best Hannah Brown you've never heard of - about the 1995 hit "Now and Then," and they their best to answer the hard questions: in what world does Christina Ricci grow up to be Rosie O'Donnell? Why were these girls friends with Chrissy? Was Roberta a lesbian? HOW DID DEAR JOHNNY DIE? They also discuss what season this movie "feels" like and touch on the fact that Donny's grandmother may or may not be locked in his basement.

Donny ends the episode with Christina Anthony of ABC's "Mixed-ish," and they discuss her (NINETY MINUTE!) journey to getting the role and what it's like being in a show about the 80's with kids who weren't alive in the 80's! They also touch on the difference from going from high comedy to emotional scenes and end their time together manifesting a future for Christina in the Marvel universe as the first voluptuous, wig-wearing super hero (or Auntie! She's not picky!)

Christina Anthony interview 52:58 - 1:16:14

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This week, Donny is joined by Kendrick Tucker of "Me & You, The Housewives, and Marvel Too" (@housewivesmarvelpodcast) to discuss episode 2 of "The Real World: San Francisco." It's another 21 minutes of... practically nothing, but Donny & Kendrick somehow fill a half hour breaking it down.

Before getting into the episode, they have to touch on the news story that is shocking (but also not) everyone - the Jen Shah & Stuart scam. Once they get that out of their system, they move on to other unlikeable jail birds: Puck. Puck's lack of manners makes up most of the episode, and when his barnyard-like behavior ISN'T filling the episode, the scenes revolve around Rachel's lack of a soul.

Pedro continues to be great, Mohammed continues to get phone calls, and next week Cory cries about being a white woman! We love to see it.

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