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Confessionals and Congressionals

Cass and Lauren

This isn"t just another reality tv recap podcast! We also unpack stories and current events that we think everyone should know about. Sometimes ya gotta talk about the bill congress just voted on AND what demented thing Jax did this week. Join us as we try to fight for this democracy while never missing an episode of The Valley.

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01:26:41

The Valley Season 2 FINALE recap!

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/23

This week we recap the FINALE of Season 2 of The Valley. It's Jax's official last episode and he's STILL not sober. We are relieved but not suprrised to see Nia and Danny have made it out their reputation intact. We cry with Kristen as she navigates her fertility journey, but we are SO happy that it all worked out for her. In the words of Scheana Shay, It's All Happening.#thevalley

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01:05:54

Weekly Roundup: Scheana's memoir, McBee Dynasty, and...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/19

This week we talk about all the headlines that got our attention! We've got the cowboys of McBee Ranch on our mind as we heard the news - Jr is single! We talk about the idea that people feel entitled to know details about influencers lives, and of course, Scheana Shay's new article dropped this week and we have thoughts.

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01:14:38

The Valley Recap S2E14 - the pre-finale!!!

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/17

Listen - they can't make us like Janet, no matter how hard they try to change the narrative now. We get into what's getting under our skin about her, and why we are also on our last nerve with Britt. Jax is back from rehab this week and he's acting pretty calm for once, which has everyone suspicious. Thanks for listening, see you next week!Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Set Design02:58 Recap of the Valley Episode 1405:52 True Crime Documentary Discussion08:27 Influencer Tragedy and Public

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01:06:05

Weekly Roundup: Jax's podcast recap + Cierra's exit...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/13

This week on Confessionals & Congressionals, we’re unpacking Cierra Ortega’s controversial exit from Love Island USA—was it an overcorrection or just the internet doing too much? We dive into the racial and beauty standards at play and why reality TV still has a long way to go. Read the ABC News article for context. Plus, GQ just roasted the men of The Valley in a now-viral piece about “divorced guy energy” and we are living for it. Read the article.We also listened to Jax’s new podcast so you

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01:09:39

The Valley S2E13 Recap - “If Danny & Nia Leave, We Riot”

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/10

This week on Confessionals & Congressionals, we’re back with your favorite blend of pop culture chaos, reality TV drama, and a dash of political realness.We’re diving deep into The Valley Season 2, Episode 13… and let’s just say, if Danny & Nia leave, we’re all rioting. We break down Kristen & Janet’s feud hitting a fever pitch, why Zach continues to be the #1 friend in the group, and Brittany’s, uh… questionable late-night choices. Plus, we’re side-eyeing Janet’s weaponized accusations

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01:33:42

The Valley S2E12 + Diddy Verdict & McBee Dynasty

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/07/02

Welcome back to the pod! This week, we’re diving into the latest Valley episode—episode 12—and it’s packed with emotional tension, weird vibes, and a happy ending. Then we’re shifting gears to talk about what might be the most real drama on TV right now: the McBee Dynasty. We’ll also get into some chilling updates in the Idaho murders case, and we’ll end with an action item you can do today to push back against the "Big Beautiful Bill"—yes, it’s still on the table, and yes, its going to

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01:18:34

Pop Culture Catch Up + Recapping The Challenge?

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/30

This week we decided to keep things light. We catch up on Love Island, McBee Dynasty, and other pop culture news. The Challenge comes out in July, so we hope to recap that.

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01:50:37

The Valley S2E11 + Love Island and NYC primaries

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/27

Please comment, follow, subscribe, etc! <3 This week we recap The Valley S2E11 and catch up about Love Island (protect Amaya Papaya at all costs!!!). Lauren changes her mind about Jax being on TV, Cass is dying for a field day of our own, and we celebrate a huge win for NYC.Thank you for listening!

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01:22:39

Weekly Roundup: Love Island, Iran V Israel, Karen Read

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/23

This week:- We catch up on the Israel V Iran Conflict and the US's role - Karen Read's non-guilty verdict is in!- Scott Wolf and Kelley Wolf's messy divorce- Love Island has us kicking our feet AND MORE!This week we referenced:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjv9Uwtc/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjv9HTFL/We love ya! Thanks for listening!

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01:19:23

The Valley S2E10 + Narcissistic Defenses & Parasocial...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/19

This week we recap The Valley Episode 10, but not before a little pop culture catch up!The Valley Season 2, Episode 10 recapTalking about narcissistic personality disorder and the rigid defenses people like Jax haveBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit updatesKaren Read trial updatesEmilie Kiser and the entitlement fans feel to influencer's personal lifeScott Wolf's messy divorceThanks for listening! Please Like, Share, Follow, Subscribe, ETC! <3

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01:12:46

Weekly Briefing: No Kings Protests, Trump's Bday Flop...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/17

This week: Israel Bombs Iran, Trump and Elon have made up, Governor Newsom is crushing Trump and we smile, and Senator Padilla was tackled by the FBI for asking a question . We talk about the No Kings protests that happened nationwide, with up to 15 million people protesting Trump and this administration’s policies. Plus, what we know about the two lawmakers in Minnesota who were shot in their homes by a man posing as a police officer. Also, Trump V Newsom continues to escalate as Newsom attacks

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01:49:14

The Valley S2E9 + ICE Protests and Jax's Podcast Recap

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/12

NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST SATURDAY - https://www.nokings.org This week on The Valley, Jax is getting out of rehab, Danny’s still being labeled the problem — but honestly, we’ve decided it’s Janet who’s driving us over the edge. We unpack episode 9 and the growing chaos in the friend group.Plus, we get into the protests happening in LA, catch you up on this week’s biggest pop culture moments, and break down Jax’s wild podcast with his sister (spoiler: we have even more evidence he might be a full-blown

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01:23:43

Weekly Briefing: Happy Pride, ICE Protests Escalate,...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/09

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️NEXT NATIONWIDE PROTEST SATURDAY JUNE 14 - https://thirdact.org/act/no-kings-day-of-action/This week, we chat about the political headlines that you won't want to miss! Immigration and ICE Protests Escalate in LA and we want Newsom to stand up for his immigrants! Happy Pride Month especially to our conservative white men! We see you out there "loving each other as much as straight men can".Elon and Donny are fighting on the internet because their fragile ego's can't handle

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01:12:39

The Valley Ep 8 Recap + Ashton & Mila & Diddy,...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/05

This week, we’re recapping The Valley episode 8 — and things are getting weird. Jax pops back in, and honestly? We’re officially freaked the eff out. The Janet drama is spiraling (again), and we have thoughts.Plus, we’re breaking down the pop culture headlines that stopped us mid-scroll: there’s a ruling in the Justin Baldoni v. Blake Lively case, and are Mila and Ashton actually separated? Let’s get into it.Thanks for listening — we love ya.

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01:35:33

Weekly Briefing: Elon is flying high, MAHA's suss...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/06/02

This week, Harvard’s not backing down in its fight against the Trump administration, Elon’s making headlines — and the “Big Beautiful Bill” may be hiding more than just budget cuts. We’re breaking down the Supreme Court’s move on tariffs, the truth behind DOGE’s so-called savings, and what Elon actually cut to get there.Plus: Gaza ceasefire updates, Jake Tapper’s new book dominating CNN coverage, and the COVID vaccine funding rollback. From pop culture spin to political power grabs — we’re unpacking

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01:14:10

The Valley Ep 7 Recap + Pop Culture Catch Up!

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/05/28

This week on the pod: In our pop culture catch-up, we unpack the latest from the Diddy civil trial and the unexpected name-drop of Britney Spears. Cass grieves the Swifties’ heartbreak over Taylor’s AMAs snub, and we dig into the Give Them Lala episode where Brittany finally shares more about that Ring camera footage we still haven’t seen.We dive into The Valley episode 7, where our collective nightmare materializes—Jax is back, broadcasting from rehab with those all-too-familiar “I’ve changed”

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01:00:03

Weekly Briefing: The Bill, the Border, and Bieber’s...

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/05/26

CALL YOUR SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO OPPOSE THE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL. https://5calls.org/This week we recap some pop culture headlines that have us worried for some of our favorite childhood stars. Justin Bieber’s weird Mother’s Day post, bizarre performance with SZA, a sketchy welcome-back to Chris Brown, and… is he broke? Meanwhile, Britney Spears is apologizing for lighting up on a plane with a incoherent rant on Instagram. On the political front, we break down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which

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01:08:51

The Valley Ep 6 Recap + Pop Culture Catch Up!

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/05/22

This week we recap The Valley Season 2, Episode 6. Another week without Jax is another week Lauren is happy, but the topic of discussion is about whether a new villian has emerged. We also catch up on some pop culture news featuring MORE Justin Baldoni v Blake Lively.Thanks for listening XOX

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01:07:58

Feeling the Bern: Where Democrats go from here

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/05/10

NEXT NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST - NO KINGS, JUNE 14 (https://www.nokings.org)The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as designed - for the 1%This week, we get fired up about what it’ll take for the Democratic Party to actually be the party of the people again. From Bernie’s sidelined revolution to AOC’s rising influence, we unpack how the left can reclaim the working and middle class — and why America’s political branding desperately needs a glow-up. Plus: Is John McCain the last Republican with

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01:09:36

The Valley Ep 4 Recap + Diddy and Baldoni

Confessionals and Congressionals ·

2025/05/10

This week, we dive headfirst into The Valley Season 2, Episode 4 — where Jesse is entering his evil villain era, we want Jax off our screens, and the whole cast is ovulating at once (we really are adults...).We also break down the latest in pop culture: Diddy turned down a plea deal (???!!!) and the trial kicks off with jury selection. His lawyers make an interesting, albeit unsuccessful, case for why that infamous hotel video shouldn't be used. Plus, the war between Baldoni and Lively continues

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