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Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Jolenta Greenberg

Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!

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77:11

When the NYPD Raided the SLC with Bestie Approved

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2025/12/11

Jolenta is joined by Travis Rhoden from Bestie Approved for a crossover episode! In honor of Jen Shah being released from prison, the two recap the infamous sprinter van raid from season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Travis used to be a finance bro, so he has some interesting takes on money laundering. And many iconic moments are covered: Mary calling Whitney “little girl,” the beginning of Meredith branding herself as a lady who loves baths, and Whitney Rose thinking Homeland

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70:22

RHONY Leg-acy with Gibson Johns

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2025/12/04

Jolenta is joined by the wonderful Gibson Johns (Gabbing with Gib) to talk about Aviva Drescher’s infamous leg toss from The Real Housewives of New York. They get into the backstory, dish on ghost writing rumors, and wax poetic about obviously self produced moments.Gibson’s Insta Hot Mess-Terpiece Insta SOURCES RHONY Legacy - Peacock Luann de Lesseps Doubles Down: Carole Radziwill Used a Ghostwriter for Her Memoir - Radio Andy , SiriusXM Aviva Drescher: I Threw My Leg on RHONY

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39:35

Hot Mess-terpiece Hot Topics

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2025/11/27

For a Thanksgiving Day treat, Jolenta is doing a roundup of some of the latest reality TV hot topics and giving her hot takes. She covers everything from Kandi Burruss’s divorce to Kody Brown’s multiple divorces. Please note: Topics other than divorce will be discussed, such as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Real Housewives of Orange County, and more.Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: Bravo Shows - Peacock The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives -

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40:43

Dorinda Medley Meddles with Mysticism

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2025/11/20

The Mystic is a fun woo-woo archetype, but do not piss her off or else you’ll meet her evil side: the Betrayer. How do each of these beauties show up in reality TV? Jolenta thinks Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives of New York is the perfect example of the Mystic/Betrayer dichotomy.Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, by Robert Garland The Greek Myths, by Robert

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60:17

Vanderpump Rules Slaps with Mary Payne Gilbert

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2025/11/13

The wonderful Mary Payne Gilbert (Pink Shade) joins Jolenta to do a deep dive on the infamous Vanderpump Rules “slap” scene between Stassi Schroeder and Kristin Douse. And the two discuss why we’re so drawn to reality TV that showcases anti-aspirational living.Mary Payne’s Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Insta Sources: Vanderpump Rules - Peacock Hera episode of Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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37:41

Will Heather Gay Save Us?

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2025/11/06

She’s intense, she’s driven, and she might be here to save us all… or burn it all down. This week Jolenta draws parallels between the Savior/Destroyer archetype and Heather Gay’s journey on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram *This episode mentions the struggles faced by LGBTQIA+ youth - if you or anyone you know is struggling text ‘START’ to 678-678 to reach The Trevor Project SOURCES The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves The

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62:33

Love is Blinded by Celeb Lookalikes with Anna Roisman

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2025/10/30

Comedian Anna Roisman (Big Wigs) joins the show to talk about her favorite moments from Love is Blind season six: when Chelsea told Jimmy she gets told she looks like Megan Fox & when Jimmy realizes that may not be true. Anna and Jolenta breakdown the scenes and discuss why you shouldn’t try to break the unspoken rules of a reality show.Anna's Insta - where all her great impressions are Hot Mess-terpiece Insta Jolenta's Insta Sources Love is Blind, Netflix Love Is Blind season 6's

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42:54

The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport

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2025/10/23

Jolenta looks into the Maiden and Troubled Teen archetypes. And she does a deep dive on a Real Housewife that seems to embody this angsty ingénue: Bronwyn from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Insta Jolenta’s Insta SOURCES Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Live, By Robert Garland The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre

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54:19

Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio

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2025/10/16

Jolenta is joined by Nicole Spiezio (How Were U Brainwashed?) to discuss a pivotal RHONY Legacy scene - the scene where Bethenny tells Luann her fiancé cheated on her "at the Regency, in front of everybody.”Nicole’s Podcast Housewife Sonata w/ Nicole Spiezio Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Insta SOURCES - Real Housewives of New York City, Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:39

Survivor's Parvati Shallow: Fatally A-Muse-ing

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2025/10/09

Let’s do a deep dive on the Muse archetype, and her flirty evil twin the Femme Fatale. Parvati Shallow is the perfect example of both - and Jolenta has compiled some of Parv’s most seductive and cut-throat moments for your listening pleasure.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology,

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62:26

A Watershed Sister Wives Moment with Amye Archer

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2025/10/02

Jolenta is joined by Amye Archer (Little Miss Recap) to discuss the explosive season 18 fight between Janelle and Kody Brown on Sister Wives. The two discuss breaking the 4th wall and narcissistic collapse, and Amye gives a stern warning for anyone who’s watching the new season of Sister Wives.Amye’s Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Instagram Sources Sister Wives, TLC Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom, by Christine Brown

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35:53

Girls Gor-gone Wild

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2025/09/25

Jolenta does a realty TV deep dive on the Amazon archetype and her evil alter ego, the Gorgon. And she explores how Bethenny Frankel lives her life Amazon style with some wild Gorgon flare.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal The Greek Myths, by Robert

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66:36

To Be Frankel, I Don’t Carole with Sara Galli

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2025/09/18

Jolenta is joined by Sarah Galli (Andy's Girls) to discuss the heartbreaking dissolution of the friendship between Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill from the original Real Housewives of New York. Whose side were you on?Sarah’s Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre Instagram SOURCES Carole’s blog post: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city/season-10/blogs/carole-radziwill/carole-radziwill-to-bnice-or A Timeline of Bethenny Frankel and

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41:26

The Jenn Pedranti Problem

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2025/09/11

Jolenta tries to make sense of what we’re seeing play out with Jenn Pedranti this season on The Real Housewives of Orange County. This leads to a deep dive on The Father’s Daughter archetype and her evil alter ego, The Backstabber. Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythos: A Retelling of

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55:34

Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams

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2025/09/04

Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) to talk about one of his favorite scenes from the original Real Housewives of New York. Is life really a cabaret if your boyfriend doesn’t get a ticket to the show? Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Eric’s Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES 'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385 Real

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34:45

Call Her Mother

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2025/08/28

Is she nurturing or over-controlling? When it comes to moms, it can be hard to tell. This week Jolenta looks at how mothers show up in The Real Housewives and Sister Wives.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES: Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry

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59:29

Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez

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2025/08/21

Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind.More Chelsea - @chelseadevantez More Jolenta - @jolenta_g SOURCES: Love is Blind on Netflix Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-they-now-11678724 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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28:46

The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman

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2025/08/14

Jolenta explores how The Matriarch and her dark alter ego, The Scorned Woman, stir the pot on The Real Housewives and in Greek mythology.Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram Sources: Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined - by Stephen Fry Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes - by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters - by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Teresa Giudice’s Most Iconic Moments:

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53:30

Tamra in the Cabinet with Chris DeRosa

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2025/08/07

Jolenta is joined by reality TV expert/producer Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to discuss an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Together they explore how Tamra meeting her future daughter-in-law teaches us about the damage men can do with their silence, the rise of conservative ideology in America, the history of DM sliding, and so much more.More Chris DeRosa - @thechrisderosa More Jolenta - @jolenta_g SOURCES Internet Archive Translation of Perrault’s Sleeping

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20:06

Onward!

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2025/08/07

Kristen and Jolenta announce the beginning of a new era! This includes: –Jolenta’s new show, Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre, available in this very feed! –Kristen’s new show, Pillow Talk, available exclusively at https://www.hatch.co/pillow-talk ! –The continuation of Kristen’s show, Health Matters from Mayo Clinic, available everywhere you get your favorite shows! –The continuation of Dean & Kristen Look Back - the official By The Book recap show, exclusively at Patreon.com/listentobythebook ! Be

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