Tomato, Tomato

Sumner & Alexa
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Semiweekly

Transatlantic discussion between two lifelong friends bringing contrasting perspectives on pop-culture, sports and life in the 2020s.

  1. May 19

    A New York Weekend, Alex Cooper Pregnancy, Gucci Cruise, Cannes, Rome Wrap-Up, Sinner Makes More History, Unhinged F1 Fans, Rivals S2 E1-3, London Falling by Patrick Raden Keefe

    In which we discuss Sumner’s weekend trip to New York, Alexa’s narcolepsy, Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement (Page Six photos referenced), Gucci cruise and our negative feelings towards Demna’s aesthetic, and Barbarba Palvin’s fashion in Cannes. In tennis, we cover all things Rome: Svitolina’s triumphant win, Sinner’s golden masters, Caspar Ruud’s undeniable handsomeness, Darderi’s gross vibes, and Coco Gauff’s attitude in the face of defeat. In F1, there is no race to cover but we quickly touchdown on unhinged fans. In content we discuss the long-anticipated return of Rivals (available in the US on Hulu/Disney+). In book corner, we cover Patrick Raden Keefe’s latest book, London Falling, and share why he is the perfect author for those looking to get into non-fiction.

    1h 5m

  2. May 14

    Sumner’s New Business Venture, Alexa's Hair Journey, Mamdani’s Budget Balance, Lots of News from Rome, Jack Draper and Andy Murray Link Up, Prize Money Drama for RG, Why is L’Oreal Doing the Most at Cannes, Celebrity Traitors UK Season 2 Cast Reac

    In which we discuss Sumner’s new business venture (check out WYLD FLWR for more), Alexa’s TikTok-led hair journey, and Mamdani’s latest triumph as mayor of New York. In tennis, things are wonky on the men’s side in Rome, but we are bullish about our girl Elina Svitolina. We work through the news that Andy Murray is joining Jack Draper’s coaching team, goon over the internet-breaking Alcaraz Vanity Fair cover, and touch on the current Roland Garros revenue drama. F1 is on yet another break but Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc headed to Cannes with L’Oreal with their partners in tow. We dare to ask the existential question of our time: why does L’Oreal need or want a red carpet at Cannes? What is the ROI? In content, we continue to love Hacks (Season 5 E7 best episode of the series?? and Sumner recommends Off-Campus on Amazon as a diverting watch. To close, we share our instant reactions to the Celebrity Traitors UK Season 2 casting news (spoiler: we are feeling great about it).

    1h 33m

  3. May 5

    Met Gala, Taylor Swift and UMG, Wrapping Up the Royal Visit, Maine Politics, Tennis in Madrid and Rome, Jack Draper’s Whacky Vuori Deal, F1 in Miami, WAG Whereabouts, Happy Days for Colapinto, and Hacks Season 3 E1-3

    In which we discuss the politics of this year’s Met Gala and our initial reaction to some of the looks. Next, Alexa chimes in as our resident Taylor Swift correspondent to share news of Taylor Swift’s roll in the historic UMG-Spotify payout for artists. We share final thoughts on King Charles and Camilla’s visit to the US and check in on Maine politics. In tennis we cover the end of Madrid from both the men’s and women’s sides and look ahead to Rome and Roland Garros. We discuss the Hard Court substack article about Jack Draper’s Vuori deal and how it has set a potentially difficult precedent. In F1, we are finally racing again, this time in Miami. We discuss the further heartbreak for Ferrari as well as off-the-grid gossip (Lewis Hamilton, the WAGs dinner, Franco Colapinto’s new girlfriend). In content we focus on Hacks Season 3 E1-3 and Sumner previews The Devil Wears Prada 2.

    1h 13m

  4. Apr 28

    Royal Visit to the US, Jon Favreau on The Bossticks, Victoria Beckham for Gap, Tennis in Madrid (Men’s and Women’s), Carlos Out for Roland-Garros, Morgs and Taylor Fritz Split, F1 Miami Preview, Italian Back-Taxes, Lewis and Kim, Charles and Alex St

    In which we briefly discuss the incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, King Charles and Camilla’s official visit to the US, Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau going on The Bossticks podcast this week, and Victoria Beckham’s new GAP collaboration. In tennis there is a lot going on! Carlos Alcaraz is out of Rome and Roland-Garros with a wrist injury. We discuss what this means for the men’s field in the second slam of the year. We cover both the men’s and women’s ongoing competition in Madrid including the explosive early-round match between teens Rafa Jodar and Joao Fonseca, Marta Kostyuk into the quarterfinals, and the shrimp that’s giving everyone food poisoning. Off the court, we react to the news that Morgan Riddle and Taylor Fritz have officially split after 6 years of dating. In F1, Alexa gives us a preview of car changes heading into the Miami GP this weekend as well as diving into off-the-grid gossip and news including the government of Italy demanding back taxes from almost the entire grid, an F1 driver mention in an Milanese prostitution ring scandal, Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian’s ongoing “romance,” and Charles and Alex’s continued success as newlyweds. In content we finally cover season 3 of Euphoria on HBO (episodes 1-3). We also reiterate that you need to watch Trust Me: The False Prophet on Netflix. Alex continues on her Your Friends and Neighbors Journey as well as recommending The Lady miniseries from ITV available in the US on Britbox. In skincare corner, Alexa shares her at-home microneedling journey! This is the pen she is using (with much sanitization and care).

    1h 22m

  5. Apr 21

    Kash Patel, Missing Scientists, Alexa's Hospital Bill, Allbirds Moving Into AI, Alex v Alix, Coachella Wrap-Up, Tennis Injuries, Ostepenko Corner, The Drama (WITH SPOILERS), and Your Friends and Neighbors S2 E3

    In which we discuss our current ailments (is this becoming a recurring bit??), Kash Patel against the Atlantic, the missing scientists, Alexa's hospital and the state of American healthcare, Allbirds becoming an AI company (really an excuse to rant against men), Alex v Alix, and the second weekend of Coachella. In tennis we cover Jack Draper's worrying attitude towards his injuries, the latest on Carlos Alcaraz's wrist, rumored Nike kits for Roland Garros, Marta Kostyuk's win in Rouen, and a LONG diversion on Jelena Ostepenko. F1 is off this week again. In content we cover Zendaya and Robert Pattinson film, The Drama. Please note this is a SPOILER-FILLED conversation. If you haven't seen the movie or are sensitive to conversations about g*n violence, please skip 1:11:00-1:20:15. We also discuss Your Friends and Neighbors S2 E3 including our plans to stop covering it because it's too dull. We finish by planning a fun activity for next week's episode. To skip The Drama spoilers + discourse, skip: 1:11:00-1:20:15

    1h 26m

  6. Apr 14

    Orban is Out, So is Coachella, Monte Carlo Wrap-Up, Jack Draper Check-In, GP Lambiase Leaving Red Bull, Your Friends and Neighbors S2 E1+2

    In which we discuss the momentous election results out of Hungary and the current status of Coachella in the zeitgeist including notable make-outs at the scenes. In tennis we wrap up in Monte Carlo with the first Sincaraz final of the year with much talk about who was in the stands, including Monegasque prince Charles Leclerc. We continue to wring our hands about boyfriend of the pod, Jack Draper, and give a general overview of the latest news from the women's tour (including recent sales from Ostepenko's closet Instagram account). Our F1 conversation dovetails nicely with our tennis one but we also react to the news that GP Lambiase is leaving Red Bull at the end of the 2027 season. In content we cover season 2 episodes 1+2 of Apple TV's Your Friends and Neighbors. We will watch up on Euphoria and Hacks next week!

    1h 1m

  7. Apr 8

    Kanye Banned from the UK, A Truly Original Take on the Summer House Drama, Tommy Paul Wins in Houston, Monte Carlo Madness, Taylor and Morgs, A Brief Step at F1, Paradise Season 2 Finale

    In which we discuss our latest mundane happenings, the UK banning Kanye West, our truly one-of-one take on the Summer House drama (*sarcasm*), and an interruption to announce the 2-week USA-Iran ceasefire which includes many tangents. In tennis we mostly cover the men's tour including Tommy Paul's win in Houston, all of the drop-outs in Monte Carlo, Vacherot playing at home, and the dispelled rumors that Morgan Riddle and Taylor Fritz have split. F1 is still on a break but we are on Charles Leclerc yacht watch and also Kimi Antonelli mom watch. In content we commit to covering Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 (Apple TV) and Hacks season 5 (HBO) in the future, Sumner commits to seeing Robert Pattinson and Zendaya vehicle, The Drama, and we gush and theorize about the Paradise season 2 finale. No timestamps this week but they will be back one day!

    56 min

  8. Mar 30

    Taylor and Travis in Public, Alix Earle's Reale Actives Skincare Line, Miami Open Wrap-Up, F1 Japan Grand Prix, Paradise Season 2, and the New Harry Potter Trailer

    In which we discuss Taylor and Travis's public outing to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Alix Earle's new skincare line, Reale Actives, our feelings on it and public reactions, and a half-update on the Ordinary's Volufiline serum. In tennis we cover the end of the weird Miami Open, our worries about our girl Amanda, and the upcoming Charleston Open. In F1 we cover the Japan Grand Prix, further rumors of Ferrari sandbagging, and Fernando Alonso's happy baby news. In content, we FINALLY cover the impeccable Season 2 run of Paradise on Hulu (with spoilers). To end, we go in-depth on the first trailer for HBO Max's Harry Potter series. When discussing Alix Earle's Reale Actives, we reference @charlotteparler on Instgram!

    1h 11m
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Transatlantic discussion between two lifelong friends bringing contrasting perspectives on pop-culture, sports and life in the 2020s.

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  • Creator
    Sumner & Alexa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit