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History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!

Right Answers Mostly Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

    • History
    • 4.7 • 432 Ratings

History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!

    Clara Bow

    Clara Bow

    You look like...CLARA BOW!
    The Swifties have asked for it and we delivered. Join us as we dive into the legacy of the original "It Girl," Clara Bow. From her humble beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming Hollywood's first sex symbol and her groundbreaking career in silent cinema, Clara's journey is full of resilience, talent, turbulent relationships and the pursuit of fame. THIS IS CLARA BOW
    Trigger warning: SA
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    Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Where does the term MILF come from?

    Where does the term MILF come from?

    We have a special guest on, Jessica Bennett, a NY Times Author and NYU Professor, and host of the podcast In Retrospect, to take us through the origins of the term "The MILF" (Mom I'd like to F*ck)
    We discuss the cultural impact of the MILF, include how the DILF is related, the difference between the MILF and the Cougar, reclaiming sexist language, the WORD of the year, and of course many high school memories tangents. Linguistics are hot!
    Please follow Jessica here and listen to her podcast! It is very RAM coded.
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    Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald
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    • 49 min
    Sarah McLachlan

    Sarah McLachlan

    A PINCH US MOMENT for Right Answers Mostly, we got the honor to talk to the iconic Sarah McLachlan, who has been a constant and powerful pioneer for female singer/songwriters and continues to champion for musicians today. We got to ask Sarah all about the experience and legacy of Lilith Fair, challenges she has faced in the music industry, what she is working on now, and re-visiting her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Album for a BRAND new tour 30 years later. She was an absolute delight and we are more than honored we got to meet her!
    Make sure to follow Sarah @officialsarahmclachlan, and get tickets to her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour HERE
    Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald.
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    • 37 min
    Grace Kelly w/ JAKE SHANE!!

    Grace Kelly w/ JAKE SHANE!!

    Jake Shane (PASS THE PUSS) joins us to recount the glamorous and beautiful life of actress and Princess, Grace Kelly. We discuss her affluent childhood and teenage years, her early modeling and theater career, to becoming the Oscar winning beloved actress and then of course, Princess of Monaco. You know we spill all the tea about what we really think of Prince Rainier and then sadly discuss her death and some conspiracy theories surrounding her infamous car crash.
    Tangents include mostly Taylor Swift and her new album. Many, many times.
    Jake Shane is a comedian and digital superstar who, at just 23 years old, has amassed more than 3 million followers across social platforms and launched multiple successful merchandise lines. Dubbed “the guy everyone on the Internet wants to be best friends with” by Elite Daily, Shane has become the leading voice in a new generation of entertainers, resulting in collaborations with Sofia Richie, Alix Earle, Olivia Rodrigo, and the Jonas Brothers, among others. Just this month, Shane launched his video podcast, “Therapuss with Jake Shane,” in which the show has garnered more than 1 million views on YouTube alone. Beyond his comedic and entrepreneurial endeavors, Shane is dedicated to speaking candidly about his OCD and anxiety diagnoses in an effort to make these subjects more relatable for young people. 
    Follow Jake on instagram and Tiktok and make sure to listen to his hilarious podcast here.

    Created and Produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald.

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Menendez Brothers

    The Menendez Brothers

    This week we delve into one of the most infamous cases in American criminal history: the Menendez Brothers. Lyle and Erik Menendez shocked the world when they brutally murdered their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. But what drove the brothers to commit such a heinous crime? Join us as we explore the complex dynamics of the Menendez family, and unravel the layers of deception, manipulation, and psychological trauma that surrounded the Menendez brothers.
    TW: SA, Child SA.
    Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo.
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Cleopatra

    Cleopatra

    In a special guest episode we have Queens co-host, Katy come on to talk about the iconic Cleopatra and boy were we completely mesmerized and impressed by this woman and bass ass. Katy takes us through her childhood, her reign, love life, and party days to her death that has been quite controversial throughout history.
    Make sure to follow Queens here for more things history and gossip.

    Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald.

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    • 1 hr 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
432 Ratings

432 Ratings

Zhgadea ,

Simply the best

Ladies, you two are the best. I love this podcast! I am a super fan of Bravo shows and love the way you two tie everything back to Bravo lol! Highly recommend your podcast to everyone!

EmEmEm! ,

Can’t stop recommending this podcast!

Absolutely love this podcast! Juicy fun deep dives into topics all across the board. Perfection!

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Rammie’s for life!

I am a new-ish rammie and I love you both SHO much! I told someone about your podcast the other day and told them you feel like my BFs. I love your vibe and learning the truth about our history! Keep rocking! 🤘🏼🙌🏻

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