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Fair warning 🥸 this episode is a bit all over the place, but what’s new! We start with the NBA Finals: a sad Spurs loss. Love Island: modern dating, racial ambiguity, white privilege, and why the show is so unnecessarily hyper sexual. Plus Summer House fatigue, a Scandoval refresher, and the Jordyn Woods / Kylie Jenner drama explained. Also: Farmer Wants a Wife, Disney’s obsession with live-action remakes, and the never-ending nostalgia economy (*cough* Toy Story 5).

Perfect Match, The Crash, the new Love Island cast, and a preggers Alex Cooper. Also: a new season of Big Brother is coming soon!! Confirmed? Former Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca slept with Peter Weber, and a trip back to the absolute perfect storm that was  Clare Crawley's **4 episode** Bachelorette season (Ashley Norton has the hour long YouTube video about Claire’s season).

Ayanna and Ayanna's Mom's **spoiler** review of Netflix's Beef season 2, including an attempt at a recap of the plot and ending, comparisons to season 1, and thoughts on the characters… who are all kinda terrible in ways that aren’t fun to watch.Also: the nudity, The White Lotus comparisons, and the show’s depiction of the U.S. healthcare system.

Former Bachelor producer Julie LaPlaca and her relationship? With Peter Weber, plus the details she shared on She's All Bach podcast ahead of Julie’s book: we have thoughts. Also: Euphoria, Britney Spears, Druski at the BET Awards, which celebrities are actually running their brands, & Victoria's Secret said open casting call for everyone.

Ayanna and Ayanna’s Mom share overall thoughts on the latest season of Netflix’s Temptation Island: there was a lot more island than actual temptation.One of us watched the entire season, the other made it about 20 seconds in before deciding it’s way hyper sexualized. There’s questionable casting (all around) overconfidence, and people who shouldn’t be together at all.

Ayanna's Mom and Ayanna talk highlights from Bloomberg’s exposé on Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network, get into Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, Coachella weekend two, and run through reality TV updates: including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County… which, respectfully, the cast are neither Mormon nor wives sooooo

Ayanna & Ayanna’s Mom! Start with Coachella and end everywhere else. We break down the lineup that was way better than expected, the discourse around 💗Justin Bieber💗 his performance being called underwhelming, and that conversation might look very different if a female artist put on the same performance. We also get into Sabrina Carpenter’s performance (which Ayanna loved), and the ongoing conversation about brands sending influencers to Coachella,and the lack of diversity  isn’tttttttt shocking.From there, we spiral into reality TV: Temptation Island, Age of Attraction getting a second season, Running Point, and a few shows! We also review The Drama, Weapons, and share thoughts on everything from casting choices to chaotic plot lines.Music, movies, reality TV, and a lot of opinions. This episode has range.

The Bachelorette cancellation is a mess. We’re breaking down contestant lawsuits, podcast appearances, and who Reality Steve interviews about what really goes on behind the scenes of the bachelor franchise. Plus, how accurate is UnREAL. What does this mean for the future of the franchise?We also get into the bigger reality TV picture, including Alex Cooper’s new show, Mike White is on Survivor, and casting updates on the new season of The White Lotus, and why. Plus, a quick dive into Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty, some unfiltered thoughts on pop culture and parasocial relationships.

We start this episode with the cancellation of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season and get into the double standard surrounding domestic violence, along with ABC’s questionable decision making.We get into E!’s Dirty Rotten Secrets and revisit Dr. Phil and America’s Next Top Model. Mom shares her review of Netflix’s Age of Attraction, and we talk about Gary Owen’s wedding taking over TikTok (plus the real star of the wedding: Michael Ealy).We also discuss Tina Knowles’ gumbo, FX’s The Beauty, and purse etiquette at work. Serious, funny, and a little all over the place pre usual 💋

This pop culture episode has something for everyone really. Mom and daughter on two different sides of the internet give opinions on The Olympics, Love Is Blind, an awards show no one cares about, WAGS, halftime shows, reality TV… the list truly goes on and on 😏

With our favorite reality shows between seasons, we talk everything happening in pop culture:We reflect on the heartbreaking losses of Catherine O’Hara and Sanford and Son star Nathaniel “Nate” Taylor.What's going on with the Beckham family is kinda old news now,  Zayn Malik steps into a Las Vegas residency. Is Taylor Frankie Paul pregnant again, or is the internet just doing what it does best?Mom brings her perspective on Black women in the workplace and shares one of the more disturbing episodes of My Strange Addiction. We also get into the Grammys, Alex Cooper landing a Michelle Obama interview, and the luxury wellness wave sparked by the $200 Pilates class and Porsche  experience. Plus a quick note on the frustration that is recycling in America.

Hey! This lovely episode has boots on the ground journalism (no, not really): Mom reviews Ryan Murphy's The Beauty on FXX, a quick update on Traitors, and Mom talks Euphoria's season 3 trailer.Charli XCX's The Moment the BRAT mockumentary, and artists creating movies centered around their tours.  Should we talk Avatar 3? Spoiler alert: we do! Our thoughts on Oscar nominations for Best Picture, & Ace from Love Island's merch pricing was a choice.

We have our very first special guest!! My Dad (alleged and self proclaimed Super Dad).We review/give our thoughts on the Margaritaville at Sea cruise we went on as a family, including a Bachelor contestant sighting onboard. We talk: toxic celebrity mom groups. The Jack In The Box Labubu, the Chick-Fil-A gold cup, Applebee’s burger swimming in cheese, and Meg Thee Stallion taking over fast food with her Popeyes and a Dunkin protein refresher collab complete with Mom’s review. Bruno Mars, Ryan Murphy’s new FX show Beauty, reviews of Primate, and Coach copies Telfar.

Corporate holiday parties are doing a lot: companies flying employees to Mexico for private music festivals, hosting celebrations in Paris, and booking artists like Kid Cudi, Trey Songz, and Sexyy Red. We also get into Wicked’s over-the-top brand collaborations, share our reviews on Now You See Me Now You Don't (unneeded) and Black Phone 2 (?).Plus fake AI images/videos and Diddy (scary).

Happy lateeeee Thanksgiving :) Mom and Ayanna recorded this special episode in the same house for the holiday, just not the same room (because, of course, our technical issues never take a day off).We talk: Mom’s trip to the DR, Marlon Wayans’ comedy show, Real Housewives of Atlanta Kandi and Todd’s divorce, the new SpongeBob movie, Gunna’s 5K, and more pop culture.

Ayanna and Mom talk pop culture/reality TV! TW (trigger warning): Ayanna started Invisalign, and that's her personality now.Why the newest season of Abbott Elementary feels a bit stale, The Bravo Universe, and Law and Order reusing actors for different characters without explanation. Mariah The Scientist preggers? by 🤢 Young Thug, plus Timothée Chalamet and (King) Kylie Jenner are allegedly no longer. Also our thoughts on Traitors and the season five cast.

This week we start off sending love to those affected by the Jamaica tragedy before diving into pop culture: Ryan Murphy’s new FX series. CBS’s DMV show. Sabrina Carpenter’s Halloween tour looks, our favorite costumes we saw this year (Mr. Brown and the Honey Bunches of Oats lady made the list), and is Steve Lacy is a one-hit wonder? Then, we share our thoughts on the potential cast of The Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul's Season 22 and this year's Sexiest Man Alive, Jonathan Bailey.

Today's pop culture episode covers all the things: Mom's reviews of HIM and The Long Walk, Love Is Blind season 9, and our takes on Wicked/the Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater break up. We also get into Salt Bae’s overpriced steaks, and the fall off of Tyla. And, we talk Netflix’s new in person experience: Netflix House, Squid Game, Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor, and Escape Room.

We're talking pop culture! The Biscoff fascination, it's a little much: Crumbl’s pie, Tropical Smoothie Café’s apple pie paradise, and Nothing Bundt Cake. Mom gives her quick takes on the Love Is Blind season 9 couples. We talk The Office spinoff: The Paper, Bad Bunny is the Super Bowl halftime performer (a choice), and Selena Gomez’s relationship, & her kidney donor.Then, Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: the criticism, and what is Taylor Swift's problem with black women? We close with a chat about the iconic Law and Order diner that was in NYC and the shocking background of the current Golden Bachelor, Mel Owens.Definitely one of our most opinionated episodes yet.

Season 27 Big Brother’s finale 💰Ashley’s shocking win, to mastermind reveals, America’s favorite houseguest, and overall thoughts on the season. #ButFirst don't bother trying the mac and cheese at Firehouse Subs, our excitement for The Black Phone 2, Miranda Cosgrove in Netflix’s The Wrong Paris: surprise celeb cameos, random fun facts (did you know Greg from Everybody Hates Chris is the voice of Phineas in Phineas in Ferb?).

🎥 Thoughts on Charlie Sheen’s Netflix documentary 🎈 What happened to Netflix’s Pop The Balloon?😗 Druski in whiteface 🌹 The new Bachelorette: Taylor Frankie Paul, sooo many thoughts and reactions 🛳️ The Bachelor Franchise Cruise: allegedly $1,335 for 4 days with alumni onboard… 🥂 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, swinging scandals & ABC’s cross-promo strategy 🧀 Big Brother 27: Vince/Morgan have been tooo cozy for comfort, and Angela returns with a charcuterie board

Our last recap cut off early 😔 we’re (Mom and Ayanna!) here to wrap up Big Brother 27 Week 7.

It's week 7 in the Big Brother House. Is anyone playing smart? Who's playing scared, and who poisoned their own game. Get comfy we (Ayanna and Mom) have nice long pod for you 🥰#ButFirst our thoughts on pop culture: More Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce nonsense! The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Paper (tv show), but should we talk about Sabrina Carpenter? and more

It's Week 6 in the Big Brother House!Vince has aligned with so many people he can’t even remember who he’s working with, Rachel is running mind games left and right, and everyone seems to be making terrible moves. Paranoia is high, there's too many random alliances to count, then no one actually likes who they're aligned with (cough cough: Mickey/Morgan, Lauren/Kathrine).

What originally was our Big Brother Week 6 recap turned into only pop culture! (But don't worry, we did a separate Big Brother Week 6 recap episode) ✨ The strategic timing of Taylor Swift’s engagement 📺 Love Island on Bravo!! Is this new? 🎥 The Jussie Smollett documentary on Netflix— why is this a thing, in 2025?👖 Gap x Katseye vs America Eagle x Sydney Sweeney  🍺 The King of the Hill reboot and Bobby Hill is all grown up🎾 Serena Williams’ weight loss transformation🧘🏽‍♀️ Did Lori Harvey put Pilates on the map for the Black community?💍 Interracial couples in media are being shoved down our throats🍷 Ashley I. from the Bachelor Franchise will be on Real Housewives of NJIt’s all over the place. It’s fun! It’s everything you didn’t know you needed :))

But first, a side tangent: The Weekend's After Hours Til Dawn Tour! & his other projects — The Idol, his movie project with Jenna Ortega/Barry Keoghan, and his unexpected Nespresso commercial. & Big Brother: 🎶 Oh Mickey you're so lost. You're so lost, it blows our minds. Hey Mickey 🎶 also 2 fun punishment costumes and a duo punishment! Finally an HoH who isn't playing safe, a surprising veto win, and Vinne/Vince is laying it on toooo thick.

Coach, the leather goods brand, has a coffee shop in New Jersey, James Franco's new movie & he's married?? Plus a few other fun tangents. & oh yeah we recap Week 4 of Big Brother 27

A Keke Palmer reference + Brat Summer mentioned on Big Brother 27. And some pop culture tangents: men are “cheeky”, women get labeled b!tch, Colleen Hoover, and Wattpad stories turned movies.

Mom's back on the pod! We talk pop culture: definitely a thing Sardine Summer, 3 celebrity deaths, the TEA app, our thoughts on M3gan, a little about the Coldplay concert drama and!! Big Brother 27

Hey long time no pod :)) 1st Epi with Mom: we dive into an overall review of F1 The Movie, The Golden Bachelor possibly being replaced, & our thoughts on episode 1 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2.

Why do stunning, successful women choose the mOst questionable men? & the hype around overly basic brands plus some TV shows that never got the love (or seasons) they deserved.

In this mini bonus episode, I share my quick thoughts on Love Island USA Season 6: the Islanders who matter & a brief run-through of Temptation Island: the cast, and what to expect. Short and sweet 💋

Holiday consumerism, looming? recession, & my quick thoughts on this season’s Bachelor in Paradise cast.

Pop Culture Rundown: JLo at the AMAs, a flashback to Ja Rule & Fyre Fest, Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, Duke Dennis, Prom 2025, Love Is Blind News, and… what’s going on with Justin Bieber??

The Bachelor’s messy future, Grant, Golden Bachelor in Paradise: I unpacked it all. Also, Dale Moss, & Hannah Brown’s comeback. Plus quick thoughts on Love Island, Temptation Island, Severance, and White Lotus, Sinners, F1, Final Destination, and — Cowboy Carter.