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Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

By: Jolenta Greenberg
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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down! Art
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  • Jersey’s Little Gladiator: Joe Gorga

    Jersey’s Little Gladiator: Joe Gorga
    Mar 19 2026
    This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES The Greek Myths, Robert Graves Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Dinner in Amster-Damn with Right Answers Mostly

    Dinner in Amster-Damn with Right Answers Mostly
    Mar 12 2026
    Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo (Right Answers Mostly) join the show to do a deep dive on the explosive Amsterdam Dinner from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They cover it all: the growing tension between Rinna and Kim, Kyle running away with her cape fluttering in wind, Eileen being underappreciated, and much more. Also, you won’t believe how many oft-quoted lines come from this scene, you beast! Right Answers Mostly Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Peacock The Traitors, Peacock Ted Danson Clarifies Recent Comments on His Lengthy Rift with Kelsey Grammer Following the Cheers Finale, People Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Rinna: The Hustling Traitor

    Rinna: The Hustling Traitor
    Mar 5 2026
    Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betraying fellow Housewives on The Traitors? Jolenta thinks it’s because she’s a perfect example of The Businessman archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Traitor. Put your cloaks on bitches, we’re going into the turret to talk all about Rinna. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Greek Mythology, Robert Garland Classical Mythology A-Z, Annette Giesecke The Greek Myths, Robert Graves Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock The Traitors - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
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This is most certainly definitely my new favorite podcast. Kristen and Jolenta are both super smart, funny, and have such an infectious on mic chemistry it brightens my day and makes me laugh out loud on every listen ! I wasn't always a self help book kinda person - but this is a great way to separate the wheat from the chaff !
Thank you both for making the world a better place - seriously.

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One of my favorite podcasts! I love the humor and the heart! Kristen and Jolenta have make it so fun, while always including insightful and meaningful take aways.

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