Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Jolenta Greenberg
  • 4.7 (7)
  • 表演艺术
  • 一周一更

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!

  1. America’s Sweethearts Deserve a Raise with Mara Wilson

    6天前

    America’s Sweethearts Deserve a Raise with Mara Wilson

    Jolenta is joined by writer/actor Mara Wilson, who shares her insights on America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the season two contract negotiations. You don’t want to miss her hot takes on having your image monetized and chronic people pleasing. Mara’s Instagram Hot Mess-terpiece Instagram SOURCES : America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Netflix Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, Paramount+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 小时 10 分钟
  2. Shep Rose: The Southern Charmer

    2月5日

    Shep Rose: The Southern Charmer

    It’s time to talk about two archetypes that can’t keep it in their pants and tend to use women - The Ladies Man and his evil alter-ego, The Seducer. Jolenta investigates how these messy f-boys show up in reality TV, paying special attention to Shep Rose from Southern Charm. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES  Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days - HBO Max Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 分钟
  3. Karen's Potomac Presser with Jenny Donheiser

    1月29日

    Karen's Potomac Presser with Jenny Donheiser

    Jolenta is joined by Jenny Donheiser (How Were U Brainwashed?) to explore the origin story of the “press conference luncheon” - a somewhat common Real Housewives occourence. They delve into the anals of history and discuss the significance of Karen Huger holding a press conference in a steak house private room back in season three of The Real Housewives of Potomac. Jenny's Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES The Real Housewives, Peacock.com ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger’s husband and his company owe millions in back taxes, Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 小时 19 分钟
  4. Kody Brown: The Sister Wives Dictator

    1月22日

    Kody Brown: The Sister Wives Dictator

    Jolenta goes to town on The King archetype and his evil alter ego, The Dictator. Guess who she thinks fits the profile? One mister Kody Brown, from Sister Wives. If you want to overanalyze Kody’s character and investigate his dictator ways, this is the episode for you.  Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock Sister Wives - Hulu & HBO Max Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 分钟
  5. Free the Situation with Mary Houlihan

    1月15日

    Free the Situation with Mary Houlihan

    Jolenta is joined by Mary Houlihan (The Mary Houlihan Show) to discuss a subject near and dear to Mary’s heart, The Jersey Shore. From the cast’s early feral days to their adult journeys through sobriety and marriage, Mary helps us understand the characters in this great American drama. And the two do a deep dive on Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino’s redemption arc, aka his release from prison. Mary's Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES The Jersey Shore and Jersey Shore: Family Vacation - Paramount+ Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino, Marc Sorrentino Sentenced to Federal Prison on Tax Charges, US Department of Justice Archives ‘Jersey Shore’ premiered 10 years ago on MTV. Here’s why the global phenomenon could go on forever, nj.com Jersey Shore: An Oral History, Vulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 分钟
  6. Craig Conover: Portrait of a Southern Artist

    1月8日

    Craig Conover: Portrait of a Southern Artist

    This week Jolenta takes a look at the character of Craig Conover from Southern Charm and how he fits into the Artist Archetype. And you know she gets into that evil alter ego and how the archetype shows up in mythology and a bunch of other reality shows. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows and After Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    40 分钟

  7. 1月1日

    New Year, New Hot Topics

    Ring in the new year the classic way - with hot takes on hot topics. For a New Year’s treat, Jolenta is serving takes hot enough to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. All things reality are discussed, from Southern Charm to Sister Wives. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 分钟
  8. Book Report: Rich As F*ck by Amanda Frances (RHOBH)

    2025/12/25

    Book Report: Rich As F*ck by Amanda Frances (RHOBH)

    As a holiday gift to you, Jolenta returns to her podcasting roots with a deep dive on a self-help book. She read Rich As F*ck, so you don’t have to - the money manifesting manual by the newest Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Amanda Frances. Does the book offer any genuinely useful advice? Does it give scam vibes the same way Amanda does on TV? Let’s find out! Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne  Rich as F*ck, by Amanda Frances Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill The Power of Positive Thinking, by Vincent Peale Billionaire David Geffen criticized for tone-deaf self-isolation Post, The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 分钟
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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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