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PODCAST

We Signed An NDA

Amanda Lifford, Miki Ann Maddox

A comedy podcast hosted by two former assistants that dissects pop culture and modern celebrity, with a focus on reality TV, and platforms the voices Hollywood overlooks ... WITHOUT GETTING SUED. We"re not here to be mean or violate privacy -- we"re here to humanize people who seem larger than life and have fun doing it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:00

Three Margaritas and I'll Show You My Butthole

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2024/07/24

"You haven't asked me to be your girlfriend yet." Ann and Amanda recap this week's episode of The Bachelorette (there's toxic thunder (down under) brewin') and the Love Island USA S6 Finale (PPG FOR LIFE).Then the gals interview Chicago comedian, LA actor, and international delight Rebecca Shrom (24:14)! She has held many BTS jobs and likens assistant-ing to wizardry ... nice!Before they dock this ship, Ann and Amanda talk about stuff they missed (Below Deck, The Mirage) (1:07:56)!NOTE: Happy summer

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1:17:27

Sodomy or Saw to Me? (w/ Shabana Malone)

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2024/07/17

"We love a Robin Hood, but we don't love a stinky baby." Ann and Amanda talk The Bachelorette (feat. Dusty Devin and Dr. Dylan) and Love Island (feat. Nurse Leah aka The People's Princess).Then the gals interview a woman who rocks ... ROCKS ... Shabana Malone (27:50)! She's been a therapist, she's been an assistant, and OH BOY does she have some juicy stories ....To finish off this episode sandwich, Ann and Amanda talk about mayo and other goodies for our first installment of Free Endorsements

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1:27:57

Hot Loose Soup (w/ Max Kliman)

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2024/07/10

"I think he's weird ... I think he's a weird man." Ann and Amanda talk Lindsay Hubbard's (Summer House) pregnancy announcement, Ann's drug-induced kindness towards Something About Her patrons, and Katie Maloney's (VPR) defense of Ann on a popular podcast.Then the gals interview writer, comedian, and polite, kind boy, Max Kliman (27:03) about the many things angry Hollywood people have put him through -- one of which is another harrowing tale involving soup. If I had a nickel for every time a guest

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1:29:13

Advancing Towards Me with Scissors (w/ May Darmon)

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2024/07/03

"Be the water, bitch!" Ann and Amanda talk Summer House Season 9 pre-filming drama (Danielle's exit letter ... ) and speculate wildly. They also discuss the recent US presidential debate and it's reality TV-ness (and there are some striking parallels between these guys and the cast of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City).Then the gals interview writer, comedian, and woman-who-is-so-clearly-intelligent-and-yet-so-fucking-goofy, May Darmon (27:34) about her time in the trenches of Hollywood, including a

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1:16:45

Personality Hire (w/ Joe Corcoran)

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2024/06/26

"I hate it, I hate it, more more more!" Ann and Amanda discuss Wet Katie's (for any first time listeners, that's VPR's Katie Maloney when wet) latest Instagram appearance, Love Island USA S6, and Traitors S3. Then the gals interview comedian, writer, and certified sweetheart Joe Corcoran (23:08) about his 10+ years of assistant-ing in the big, wide world of entertainment. NBC Page Program, anyone?!Before calling it quits, Amanda and Ann role play some tough Love Island breakup scenarios (1:05:28)

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1:31:50

Dog Puke Mustang (w/ Jackie Michele Johnson)

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2024/06/19

"So you're telling me there's a chance." Ann and Amanda discuss part 2 of the Summer House Season 8 reunion and OH how the turn tables ... no matter whose side you're on, hopefully we can all agree that it was the right decision for Carl and Lindsay to break their engagement. Also, Ann gives us an update on her first official week at Something About Her! NOTE: We recorded this episode's intro segment on Father's Day, which was definitely challenging for Ann -- to any NDAngels who need a little extra

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1:27:32

Asbestos to Hollywood (w/ Travis Helwig)

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2024/06/12

"I don't hate you. I just see you." If one thing's for sure on this season of Summer House, it's that Paige freakin' DeSorbo rides HARD for her girls. In the first installment of the SH8 Reunion, we graze the Carl-Lindsay breakup, but the real drama starts when Andy steers the conversation toward the Ciara-West summer situationship. The girlies rush to Ciara's defense and it is both beautiful and terrifying. Wonder what West's DMs are lookin like now ... ("We were all rooting for you!" - Tyra

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1:23:52

Executive Teabag (w/ Erin Byrne)

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2024/06/05

"He did you a favor." Ann and Amanda recap the Summer House Season 8 Finale ... that's right, we've reached the highly anticipated Carl-Lindsay breakup brawl. Chivalry may be dead, but girlhood is very much alive!Then the gals talk to the wickedly talented Erin Byrne (26:48) -- comedian, writer, poet, and niche coffee order expert -- about their bonkers time working as an assistant at a heavyweight animation studio (codename: The Bears). For legal reasons, we cannot stress enough how much this

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1:22:40

Something About Shmeorge Shmooney (w/ Sarah Bebb)

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2024/05/29

"Choke. I don't care." In the third and final installment of the VPR Season 11 reunion*, Lala doubles down on her statements from the final moments of the season finale, but Ann and Amanda think there's more than meets the delulu. As one of our nation's tallest (and saddest) president's once said, "United we stand. Divided we fall, Lala." (You'll get it when you listen). Plus, Ann delivers Something About Her sandwiches on screen and some behind-the-scenes tidbits on pod.*CW: This episode's VPR

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01:28:59

Wet Church (w/ Aviel Mann Ballo)

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2024/05/22

“I do fetal position sobbing in private.” Amanda and Ann dive right into VPR Season 11 Reunion Part 2. Lala continues to "not understand" (read: completely disregard) her friends' boundaries. Jo pulls up a chair to address her situationship with Schwartz (and the other women defend her in a true feat of girlhood). Andy loves Ann (and we love Andy right back).Then the gals talk to Aviel Mann Ballo (31:15), a musician, agency survivor, and absolute sweetheart who most recently worked as a writer's

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01:23:46

Watch What HappANNs Live (w/ Zach Olsen)

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2024/05/15

"I was very impressionable..." The VPR gang reunites (part 1) to rehash Season 11 and things start to re-heat up. Sandoval says some stupid stuff. Katie and Lala argue. Lisa is Lisa-ish.**Next, Amanda and Ann discuss Ann's debut appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (20:08)! Dreams really do come true!! Who brought soup to the Clubhouse? Were the gals offered coke in the bathroom? Was Ann allowed to drink her lemon drop?? You'll have to listen to find out!! (Also, if you're the PA

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01:29:06

Good as Golden Gate (w/ Jessica Svendsgaard)

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2024/05/08

"I am the final boss in his video game of redemption." On the finale of VPR Season 11, things boil over in the Bay Area. Dan gets grilled, Scheana takes the stage, and the gang, led by Lala (and perhaps fueled by the green-eyed monster), turns on Ariana. Amanda and Ann get into it all (in a raw, remote, sleepy, silly haze).Then the gals interview comedian Jessica Svendsgaard (36:14), the beautiful bartender featured on VPR S11 in the sexy singles episode, about what it was like working for Tom, the

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01:30:27

We Three Signed an NDA (w/ Lucinda Pace)

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2024/05/01

"Give me an example of male rage." This week on VPR, the gang heads to San Francisco (Yay Area!). Ariana is gaslit, Dan is hot, and Ann is (allegedly) employed (yay!). Amanda and Ann talk about it. Then the gals interview the delightful Lucinda Pace (33:24) about her experience as an interior designer to the rich and famous or, as Ann puts it, "Silver Lake mamas."Yes, and ... Ann and Amanda perform a brief improv scene (1:24:48) inspired by the bottomless (ball) pit of awkwardness that is Jo and

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01:13:51

Between a Brock and a Hard Place (w/ Jason Horton)

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2024/04/24

"There's a lot of male yelling..." This week on VPR, Scheana and Brock are on the rocks, Katie is a sexy gem, and Sandoval is throwing stones. And on The Valley, there's a distressing defecation (marine biologists please weigh in on this one). Amanda and Ann discuss it all!Then they talk to fellow VPR podcaster and comedian Jason Horton about his time at E! News (28:44)!Before we put this episode to bed(rock), the gals play a new game inspired by Lala's iconic line "Disengage, bitch!"

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01:18:00

Babies in Lala Land (w/ Lucé Tomlin-Brenner)

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2024/04/17

"Life without Ann." This week on Vanderpump Rules, we see what life at Tom and Ariana's house looks like without our beloved Ann. Shoes on the table?? We also see James confront Tom about his many lies and all the girls and gays celebrating new life at Lala's sperm donor party (which is the cutest thing ever). May the best sperm win!! Amanda and Ann unpack these things and more.[CW: Ann talks about death, PTSD, and her experience working in close proximity with someone at risk of self-harm. If you'd

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01:16:04

Bravo Breakups & Pegfest at Tiffany's (w/ "Holly")

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2024/04/10

"I'm soft now." This was an emo episode of VPR (and it wasn't even emo night). Lots of deep convos: Ariana & Lala, Lala & Jo, Jo & Schwartz. Also, Katie opts to eat another jacket rather than do a group activity with Sandoval (jacket: leather, activity: paintball).Next on the agenda: Summer House (17:28) -- welcome to the WSANDA rotation! Tensions are high in the Hamptons. We've got a flower boy, a fancy dinner (thrown by our Lord and Savior Paige DeSorbo), and several more fights. Amanda and Ann

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01:30:06

Everybody's Talking About Ann (w/ Rebecca Leib)

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2024/04/03

“If he had HR, he’d be fucked.” This VPR episode is a doozy for our dear Ann. She's "professional and prepared," but she's also fired (or is she?!). There's a kitchen interview (that leads to an outburst about Ann), a sparkling water tasting party (where the VPR gang inquires about and then Ariana and Tom fight about Ann), and then a cursed beach day (during which another argument breaks out about Ann). Mercury is in fact in retrograde. Ann is here to share her side of the story and Amanda is here

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01:21:39

Save Ann (Ariana's Version) (From The Sandovault) (w/...

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2024/03/27

"You're a prize ... he is not the prize." This week on VPR, it's a tale of two (broken) relationships. It's also a tale of girl's girls and not-so-girl's girls. Plus: real estate drama (congrats on your new house Ariana!), a secret Vegas makeout, very guttural breathwork with Dr. Vu, and our dearest Ann shoots her shot with a potential new boss ... Amanda and Ann are here to gab about it all.Then, the gals talk to comedy queen and podcaster extraordinaire Aricia Skidmore-Williams (22:44) about all

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01:22:37

"What the F is Ann's Job?" (w/ Lauren Payton)

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2024/03/20

"Shoes on the chair?!" This week on VPR we watched our girl Ann swiffer for her goddamn life, and heard Ariana ask the important questions: What exactly is Ann's job description? And why does it feel like she's becoming Tom's mom? Also in this ep: sexy singles in a pool, a situationship in a swan boat, a sad Sandoval in a closet ... and Amanda and Ann are here to unpack it all!Then the gals interview content creator, comedian, and proud girl kisser Lauren Payton about her adventures in

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01:03:25

Social Survivor (w/ Chris Burns aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw)

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2024/03/13

"I'll unpack my feelings." "Privately?" "Yeah." "Thank you." As Ann puts it, this week's episode of VPR feels like "Social Survivor." Alliances are deepening, rifts are widening, and everyone is scoping out where their friends fall on the Sandoval Banishment Spectrum. Amanda and Ann analyze this episode's many "windsights" (windows + insights, get on board!) into why some VPR cast members are clinging to their friendship with Tom, what their motivations could be, and what power dynamics may or may

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