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Jess and Mandy are fitness and nutrition coaches with day jobs in higher education and design respectively. After a long week of wrangling faculty and designing the next big thing, they love nothing more than to relax by discussing a wide range of reality TV, fitness, and the ongoing drama throughout western pop culture. Come hang out with them as they break down the interactions and social queues that often get overlooked while keeping it light with candy reviews and updates on their fitness journeys.

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United States

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Jess and Mandy are fitness and nutrition coaches with day jobs in higher education and design respectively. After a long week of wrangling faculty and designing the next big thing, they love nothing more than to relax by discussing a wide range of reality TV, fitness, and the ongoing drama throughout western pop culture. Come hang out with them as they break down the interactions and social queues that often get overlooked while keeping it light with candy reviews and updates on their fitness journeys.

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English


Episodes
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A tricky holiday season and baking adventures

11/3/2025
We aren’t currently watching any reality tv worth talking about, so we thought we would do a couple episodes on personal topics we care about. This episode is all about the holidays and the complicated dynamics that come with them. We go into family expectations, new and old traditions, and end with some epic baking stories. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast

Duration:00:43:15

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BIG BROTHER SEASON 27 FINALÉ

10/1/2025
Season 27 of Big Brother has been a WILD RIDE, so we had to watch the finale together! We got on the mics before AND after watching this finale. We start out by catching up on what’s been happening in the game, discussing the live feeds, making our predictions for who’s going to take the win, and then wrap up this BB coverage with our takes on how it all plays out! Join us with cocktails and pigs in a blanket (our editor's pretzel dogs) and get ready to digest all things BB finale with us! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #paramountplus #bacheloretterecap #bigbrothercbs #BB27

Duration:01:05:43

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WTF Big Brother?! Bachelor in Paradise finale & our new Bachelorette

9/14/2025
Only what’s been happening in the Big Brother house could get us on the mics at 8:00 AM. We discuss Rachel’s unexpected elimination, and why the BB fanbase is in an uproar. Then we get into the BIP finale, and talk through what worked this season and what did not. We end with our thoughts on the new bachelorette announcement and how this lead could impact the franchise. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelorette #thebachelorette #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bacheloretteabc #thebachelorettepodcast #bacheloretterecap #bigbrothercbs #BB27

Duration:00:59:50

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Where we wrap up Love Island, and deep dive on Big Brother and Bachelor in Paradise

9/2/2025
We start out discussing the moments that stood out to us on the Love Island USA season 7 reunion. The hot takes, the fashion, the lame apologies… Then we move on and catch up on Big Brother! The lack of alliances and crazy HOH moves finally have us invested in this unpredictable season. We end with Bachelor in Paradise, and talk through these relationship challenges and who we think deserves to win this season. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bigbrother #bigbrothercbs #BB27

Duration:01:16:32

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Bachelor in Paradise Delivers, Big Brother gets interesting (finally!), & The Valley updates

8/17/2025
Bachelor in Paradise serves us up some juicy drama. We cover the past three episodes, talking about the walking red flags, er, birds, and some questionable gambling tactics. And of course, we talk in depth about the Jeremy/Bailey/Susie/Brian of it all. Our brave host, Mandy, tackles the rendezvous questions. Big Brother gets interesting at week five, and we could not be more excited to talk about it and share who we think will be in the top five. We conclude by touching on The Valley casting and gossip as the three-part reunion wraps up. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #thevalley #bravo #bravopodcast #bigbrother #bigbrothercbs #BB27

Duration:01:36:50

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Breaking down Bachelor in Paradise, Big Brother, and The Valley

7/28/2025
We are back on the mics to chat through all the reality tv we are enjoying lately! We start with Bachelor in Paradise, and talk through what’s working and what’s hurting this new BIP formula. Then we are so excited to start discussing this new season of Big Brother! We get into our feelings on the cast, Jimmy’s HOH, and Rachel Reilly’s game. Lastly, we wrap up with The Valley’s finale! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #thevalley #bravo #bravopodcast #bigbrother #bigbrothercbs #BB26

Duration:01:31:21

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WE'RE BACK! Catching up on Love Island USA, Bachelor in Paradise & The Valley

7/16/2025
After a long hiatus because of life stuff, we are back to catch up with you on all the good reality TV happening right now! We start with out first mixed impressions on the new Bachelor in Paradise makeover. Then we have to do a deep dive into the recently wrapped up season of Love Island USA. We finish off with some thoughts on this messy season 2 of The Valley. We are thilled to be recording again! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #recap #dramabonded #bachelorabc #bachelorinparadise #bachelornation #igotatext #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast #amayapapaya #nicolandria #thevalley #bravo #bravopodcast

Duration:01:28:00

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Taking accountability and taking the money - Traitors S3E10-11 | The Bachelor S29E5-7

3/16/2025
The Traitors finale is here and we are ready to unpack it. Did Danielle have a chance of winning? Did Britney do the right thing voting against Danielle? Were the faithfuls too nice in the end? Then we join Grant and the ladies in Scotland! The Carolina drama continues as we make our way into hometowns AND the Women Tell All. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #recap #thetraitorsus #traitorsnbc #peacocktv #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap

Duration:01:17:40

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Back stabbing and bull fighting | Traitors S3E7-9 & Bachelor S29E3-4

2/24/2025
This week we forgo our candy review to share our Traitors dream castings. Then from banishing Boston Rob to women arguing in Madrid, we had a lot to chat about this week! We get caught up on all things Traitors, and discuss if we think Danielle was smart to get rid of Carolyn. Then we find ourselves in the Carolina drama with the rest of the women of Grant’s season. How much longer can Carolina’s tears pull Grant’s attention? #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #traitors #traitorsnbc #peacocktv #recap #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #traitorsdreamcast

Duration:01:08:39

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Roses and Regrets | Traitors S3 Ep. 4-6 & Bachelor S29 Ep. 1-2

2/7/2025
We are still getting the hang of remote recording, so we apologize for the sound quality! We will get it right soon. Join us to discuss all of the strategy and slip-ups we have witnessed on the Traitors. It seems like both Faithfuls and Traitors are trying to get rid of Traitors these days. Meanwhile, love is in the air as our Bachelor, Grant starts his season! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #traitors #traitorsnbc #peacocktv #recap #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap

Duration:01:14:43

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We're back to discuss Traitors | Traitors S3E1-3

1/20/2025
We know it’s been too long! We’ve missed talking about television for anyone who cares to listen. We share a bit about why we’ve been away, and then dive into the deceit waiting for us in Traitors season 3. What a loaded cast! We are here for the drama, fashion, and murder. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #traitors #traitorsnbc #peacocktv #recap

Duration:00:50:35

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The worst bachelorette finale ever | The Bachelorette E10

9/14/2024
Well this finale was a huge disappointment. Production really didn’t protect Jenn, and the whole thing was hard to watch. We get into the Marcus of it all and are relieved that Jenn knew he couldn’t meet her where she deserves to be met. And then on to Devin... and Devin’s Instagram moment post AFR. After that we briefly discuss some shows we are excited about, and announce we are taking a short break due to the demands of life. Please remember to engage with us on Instagram through our break, we appreciate all of you! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bachelorette #thebachelorette #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bacheloretteabc #thebachelorettepodcast #bacheloretterecap #vpr #vprrecap #rachelgoesrogue #rachelleviss #scandoval #vanderpumprules #tomsandoval #tomtom #bravo #bravopodcas #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast #thevalle #bravo #bravopodcast

Duration:00:27:16

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Bachelorette hometowns + overnights & the Love Island Reunion

9/3/2024
This week we start with a very fun candy review courtesy of our friend Julia, then dive straight into hometowns! We thought we knew who was going to be the last man standing until the overnights left us with our heads spinning. We recenter ourselves on the Love Island reunion that probably didn't need to happen. There were so many things we wanted to be discussed, leaving us walking away from the show liking the cast less than before. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelorette #thebachelorette #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bacheloretteabc #thebachelorettepodcast #bacheloretterecap #thevalley #bravo #bravopodcast

Duration:00:54:51

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Pre-hometown catch up | Bachelorette E5-6

8/17/2024
Life be lifin’ over here, making this is a shorter messier episode… BUT WE GOT YOU. Our eyes are buggin’ out of our noggins with Sam M’s word salads. We also discuss Jenn’s top four, and how surprised we are to see who is going on to introduce Jenn to their families. P.S. we are THRILLED about Grant being the next bachelor! #bachelornation #bachelorabc #bachelorette #jenntran #bachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #willyouaccepthisrose #thebachelorpodcast #bravo #bravopodcast

Duration:00:32:09

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Love Island USA Finale & Jenn's Bachelorette E3-4

8/3/2024
Well we wrap up this delightful Love Island season by covering our first Love Island finale! We also discuss some of our favorite things about this season, and speculate which couples will make it in the real world. Then we’re off with Jenn and her men! These boys are really distracted by the drama this season, and we are not here for it. But Jenn seems like she is totally capable to navigate their bullshit. We also address where we stand with Sam M. vs Devin! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bravo #bravopodcast #bachelorette #jenntran #bachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast

Duration:00:52:05

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Love Island USA S6E22-34 & beginning Jenn’s Bachelorette journey

7/21/2024
There is simply TOO MUCH to talk about when it comes to Love Island USA. We go back and discuss the men coming back from Casa and of course spend some time on Movie Night. Aside from losing all respect for Aaron, we have really grown to love this group of islanders. Now that we have our final four couples, we discuss who we want to win! Then we jump right into Jenn’s premiere and how we are feeling about the start of her season. These men are leaving us wanting, but we are really loving Jenn’s energy and the way she is navigating the bullshit. We get into our final four guesses and really have no idea how this season will play out! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bravo #thevalley #bravopodcast #bachelorette #jenntran #bachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast

Duration:01:24:09

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Love Island USA S6E11-12 & meeting Jenn’s men for Bachelorette

7/6/2024
Love Island USA is blowing our minds this season, and WE ARE HERE FOR IT. We cover some fun questions have have us discussing the wildest challenges, couples that will go the distance, sexiest moments, and all the other things we can’t not talk about! Somehow we go from rooting for some solid couples to watching them crumble amidst the Casa Amore of it all. *eye roll* Then we dive into our favorite way to start a Bachelorette season, and figure out which of Jenn’s men are most likely to… kiss her first, have the best fashion, have no personality, and more! #bachelornation #bachelorabc #bachelorette #jenntran #bachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandrecap #loveislandpodcast

Duration:01:24:49

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Love Island USA S6E1-10 & wrapping up The Valley S1

6/22/2024
We have committed to covering the new season of Love Island USA, and we are excited to navigate this messy villa with y’all. We discuss our favorite islanders, most cringey moments, and question if any of these couples will actually make it. Then we wrap up The Valley by recapping the last two episodes. Queen Janet manages to burn multiple bridges, but the flames have officially gone out in both Jax and Jesse’s marriages. We are looking forward to Jen’s season of The Bachelorette! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #loveislandusa #loveislandusarecap #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bravo #thevalley #jaxtaylor #bravopodcast #peacock

Duration:01:19:42

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Our final thoughts on part 3 of the VPR Reunion & highlights from The Valley

6/8/2024
We open up with some Tom Sandoval and Billie Lee Tea then move onto our final thoughts on season 11 of VPR before diving into a very dark Part Three of the Reunion. We share some thoughts about what we personally think authenticity is versus selling your soul to be on TV. We move onto talking about some of the standout scenes from The Valley episodes 9 and 10. Spoiler: Jax continues to be the worst, Jesse didn't kill his ego with drugs, and we are here for the Janet and Zach beef. Overall, The Valley is winning us over and we are looking forward to breaking down the last two episodes in the coming weeks. #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #vpr #vprrecap #rachelgoesrogue #rachelleviss #scandoval #vanderpumprules #tomsandoval #tomtom #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bravo #thevalley #bravopodcast

Duration:01:12:30

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VPR headlines and reunion parts 1 & 2

5/26/2024
We sit down and finally bring you a review of the five interesting pop-tarts that we know you all have been waiting for! Then we dive into some VPR updates including our night out seeing DJ James Kennedy, Something About Her finally opening, and news on Rachel’s lawsuit against Tom and Ariana. Then we take a deep breath and dive into the first two segments of the VPR reunion. We start with Rachel’s name in everyone’s mouth, cringe as Lala goes after Katie for her lack of authenticity, not surprisingly end with Joe in tears, and go over all of the cream-filling bits in between! #popculturepodcast #womenwhopodcast #vpr #vprrecap #rachelgoesrogue #rachelleviss #scandoval #vanderpumprules #tomsandoval #tomtom #bachelor #thebachelor #bachelornation #willyouaccepthisrose #bachelorabc #thebachelorpodcast #bachelorrecap #bravo #thevalley #bravopodcast

Duration:01:17:05