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Sisters Who Watch: Reality TV, Movies, and More!

Shelby and Laura

We’re Shelby and Laura–real-life sisters who watch everything from reality TV to RomComs! We’re Bravoholics, sports fans, and movie snobs. We have industry expertise–Shelby worked at Netflix and the Cannes Film Festival and Laura produced short films and music. Girlies who can do it all! If you"re looking for female podcasters dishing on pop culture, Love Is Blind drama, Bachelor Nation, and whatever Zendaya does next, this is the podcast for you. We’re young, Black women giving our unique POV–the

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All Episodes

00:30:50

Most Anticipated Content of 2025

Sisters Who Watch: Reality TV, Movies, and More! ·

2025/01/22

Happy New Year! In honor of 2025, Shelby and Laura reveal our Most Anticipated Content of 2025 lists. We discuss what we are excited about in the year ahead, explain why 2025 should be a bounce back year for the entertainment industry, analyze how Marvel is taking big swings with Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart, highlight the return of fan favorite shows like The White Lotus and Stranger Things, and gush over having the same most anticipated title--Wicked: For Good. Tune

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00:37:30

Best Movies of 2024

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2025/01/15

Movie fans, we have the recommendations you all have been waiting for! In this episode, Shelby and Laura reveal our Best Movies of 2024 . We each share our Top 5 Film lists, 2 movies that almost made the list, and 2 that were definitely not making the cut. We also explain why 2024 was a softer year for the film industry due to the actor's and writer's strikes, highlight how a lot of our favorite films were surprises like The Six Triple Eight or highly anticipated titles that met expectations like

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00:35:42

Best TV Shows of 2024

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2025/01/07

TV fans, we have the recommendations you all have been waiting for! In this episode, Shelby and Laura reveal our Best TV Shows of 2024 . We each share our Top 5 TV Shows lists, 2 shows that almost made the list, and 2 that were definitely not making the cut. We also explain why 2024 was a softer year for television, highlight how a lot of our favorite shows were surprises like One Day or returning awards contenders like Hacks Season 3, and gush over having the same top show of the year--Love Island

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00:33:15

Beyoncé Bowl: A Cowboy Carter Christmas NFL Halftime...

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2024/12/31

Howdy! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review the music event of the year--Beyoncé Bowl: A Cowboy Carter Christmas NFL Halftime Show. We analyze the song choices, special guests, and fashion from Beyoncé's record-breaking performance during Netflix's first NFL Christmas Gameday. Spoiler alert -- we think it's one of the best halftime shows ever!!! We discuss why Beyoncé Bowl was Super Bowl caliber, gush over Blue Ivy's growth as a dancer, analyze the celebration of black culture and history

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01:00:08

Gladiator II Ft. Queens Podcast

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2024/12/24

Are you not entertained? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guests, history buffs, and hosts of the Queens Podcast, Katy and Nathan. We review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Gladiator II starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, and Pedro Pascal as General Acacius. Tune in for historical analysis and funny takes on the epic sequel film directed by Ridley Scott. Spoiler alert -- we don't think the sequel is as good as 2000's OG Gladiator. We

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00:47:38

Darian Tells All: The Circle Season 7 Ft. Darian Holt

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2024/12/17

It's time for a Circle Chat ⭕ ! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, The Circle Season 7 cast member, and Jackson, Mississippi native, Darian Holt. We review The Circle Season 7 and discuss his experience on the season, the broader Netflix Reality Universe, and our favorite Christmas movies. Tune in for a laughter-filled interview with behind-the-scenes tea and an exciting update on his relationship with Jadejha . We discuss how Darian manifested being cast on the show and

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00:57:49

Wicked Ft. Sisters and the Stars

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2024/12/10

We're holding space for Defying Gravity! Are you? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guests, sisters, and hosts of the Sisters and the Stars podcast, Olivia and Emily Paruk. We review one of the most anticipated films of the year--Wicked starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and funny takes on the hit Broadway musical adaption directed by Jon M. Chu.We celebrate the film's diverse casting choices, gush over the stunning

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01:03:10

The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18 Ft....

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2024/12/03

Grab your mimosas! It's time to spill the tea on RHOC. In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, comedian, and co-host of the Celebrity Memoir Book Club podcast, Claire Parker. We review The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 18. Tune in for thoughtful and funny takes on these crazy women, as well as, parallels to other Bravo franchises like RHOSLC and Southern Charm.We dive into the Shannon, Alexis, and Johnny J lawsuit drama. Spoiler alert -- we are team Shannon all the

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01:04:34

The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 (Joan's Season) ft....

Sisters Who Watch: Reality TV, Movies, and More! ·

2024/11/26

Bachelor Nation! Can we steal you for a second 🌹? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and Bachelor franchise OG fan, their Mom!!! They review The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 starring Joan Vassos. Spoiler alert -- we have differing opinions on whether or not the season is a wait or a watch, but all agree that the Golden mansion men were the stars of the season. We explain why Joan wasn't the best choice to lead The Golden Bachelorette, celebrate male friendships and our

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00:54:14

Hulu Murder Mysteries: 'Only Murders in the Building'...

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2024/11/19

Hulu is full of murder mysteries! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review 20th Television's critically-acclaimed true crime comedy, Only Murders in the Building Season 4, and Onyx Collective's buzzy legal drama, Reasonable Doubt Season 2. We analyze the exciting guest stars on both shows from Eva Longoria to Morris Chestnut and how each show handled their respective end of season cliffhangers. We discuss why Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin make such a hilarious unlikely trio, gush

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00:58:45

Real Housewives Happy Hour Ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch...

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2024/11/12

Bravoholics, this is for you! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and co-host of the Watch What Crappens podcast, Ben Mandelker. We review multiple Bravo franchises in this special Real Housewives Happy Hour episode. Tune in for a jampacked hour of RHODubai S2, RHOC S18, RHOSLC S5, RHOP S9, and RHONY S15 takes. We dissect the many cast shake ups and returning stars like Alexis Bellino on Orange County, explain why Taleen Marie and Bronwyn Newport have been great

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00:56:36

Love Is Blind Season 7 Finale & Reunion

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2024/11/05

Is love blind? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review the second half of Love Is Blind Season 7, the newest season based in Chocolate City--Washington, DC! We analyze all the couple break-ups and who made it down the altar. We discuss how Season 7 was a train wreck, debate the disappointing Black love stories, dissect Marissa and Ramses' heartwrenching break-up, investigate Nick and Vanessa Lachey's poor reunion hosting job, and spill MORE social media tea on Tyler's "sperm babies" and secret

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00:49:28

Romance is Back: Nobody Wants This and We Live In Time

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2024/10/29

Romance is back! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's hit RomCom show, Nobody Wants This, and A24's buzzy RomDram film, We Live In Time. We analyze all of the insane chemistry onscreen with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, and offscreen with Andrew Garfield's Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg. We discuss how both Erin Foster's show and John Crowley's film hit the cultural zeitgeist, analyze the hilarious meet cutes of Joann and Noah and Almut and Tobias, spill the social media

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00:46:49

Selling Sunset Season 8

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2024/10/22

It's time to ring the bell at The Oppenheim Group! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Selling Sunset Season 8--the newest season of Netflix's real estate docusoap led by Jason and Brett Oppenheim. We analyze all of the onscreen and offscreen drama among the cast, most notably Bre Tiesi's allegations that Chelsea Lazkani's husband was cheating on her. We discuss the many beefs and fashion faux pas of season 8, analyze whether Chrishell and Emma needed to take sides in Bre and Chelsea's fight,

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01:03:39

Love Is Blind Season 7 Episodes 1-9⁠

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2024/10/15

Is love blind? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Love Is Blind Season 7 Episodes 1-9, the newest season based in Chocolate City--Washington, DC! We analyze all the couples that made it out of the pods and debate who will actually make it down the altar. Heads up -- we're concerned that only one couple will get married. We discuss how Season 7 is already a chaotic mess, celebrate the Black love and body diversity in this season, dissect Marissa and Ramses' awkward convos about birth control

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00:43:11

Joker: Folie a Deux

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2024/10/08

Why so serious? In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Todd Phillips's musical sequel film Joker: Folie a Deux starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. 5 years after the oscar-winning Joker film premiered, Arthur Fleck is back, imprisoned, on trial, falling in love with Harley Quinn, and randomly singing across Arkham. Spoiler alert -- Joker 2 did not live up to our sky high expectations and had way too much music. Shelby and Laura dissect Joker: Folie a Deux's shocking box office flop and

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00:46:21

Bel-Air Season 3

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2024/10/02

Now, this is a story all about how we reviewed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Bel-Air Season 3. The very black and bougie Peacock Original show is back and we have a lot of thoughts. Spoiler alert -- we have differing opinions on whether or not this season is a watch.We celebrate Morgan Cooper's success story of getting Bel-Air made, analyze how the OG show was Will Smith's claim to fame, explain why Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil are the best characters and

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00:45:40

Hard Knocks: Chicago Bears and '24 NFL Season Kickoff

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2024/09/24

It's officially football season! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the start of the 2024 NFL Season. It has been a crazy few weeks filled with upset wins, like the Saints blowing out the Cowboys in Dallas, surprisingly strong starts, like the Sam Darnold-led Vikings starting the season 3-0, and player rejuvenations, like Saquon Barkley's new look on the Eagles. We dive into it all! We discuss the sky-high expectations for #1

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00:49:35

Love Is Blind UK Season 1

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2024/09/17

Is love blind in the UK? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's Love Is Blind UK Season 1 hosted by Emma and Matt Willis. Spoiler alert -- this show exceeded expectations and may be the best Love Is Blind franchise. From the mature cast to the Greece vacations to the high production value to the gorgeous wedding venues, we were very impressed. We analyze all of the final six couples and how the seemingly most solid one--Sabrina and Steven--fell apart outside of the pods, dissect

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00:57:56

The Bachelorette Season 21 (Jenn's Season)

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2024/09/10

Bachelor Nation! Will you accept this rose 🌹? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review The Bachelorette Season 21 starring Jenn Tran--the show's first Asian-American lead. Spoiler alert -- this history-making season had way more low points than high ones, especially the dramatic finale where Jenn had to watch back her proposal while sitting next to Devin--the man that dumped and played her. We explain why the producers set up Jenn to fail by not casting the right men for her, analyze all of

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